Zanzibar Car Hire & Expeditions
Zanzibar Car Hire & Expeditions
Zanzibar Car Hire & Expeditions
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Is your next destination Zanzibar Island? Zanzibar Car Hire & Expedition can help you to arrange about anything you need to enjoy your holiday. Based in Stone Town, Kenyata Road - Shangani Street, we provide car and scooter rental. Our prices include full insurance, unlimited mileage. With us, you will be guaranteed and exceptional service!
Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Jan S
Prague, Czech Republic4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
We had great experience with Mr Haji and his rental company. We rented Toyota Rav4 via whatsapp just few days before departure in Zanzibar. Mr Haji was responding immediately. It was 8 days 8x28$ and two local driving permits 15$ each. You have to send picture of your driving licence in advance. Mr Haji delivered car personally to the airport in time we agreed. It was bit used Rav4 but everything was working perfect AC, windows, transmission, 12V plug for charging. Car is delivered with low petrol so first you have to fill up. Better to have some TZS, some petrol stations doesn't accept USD or credit cards. We traveled all around the island and did about 500km. Its suggested to drive slow. Roads are pretty rough or are not at all :)) so 4x4 is a reasonable choice. We left car same place at the airport we picked up. Some staff from Mr Haji came for it. If you are in hurry you can leave the car open with hidden key so they can pick it later if you agree on that via whatsaap. if we come back to Zanzibar we definitely take this rental again! ❤️ hakuna matata 👍🏻 drive safe🤟
Written February 1, 2023
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Helmi Z
Tunisia64 contributions
Aug 2022
I contacted Haji 3 months before my departure. He asked me to send him a picture of my license in order to apply for the Zanzibari license.
When I arrived at the airport, one of his employees was waiting to welcome me. Then Haji arrived to give me my Zanzibari license and the keys to the car.
The car was in excellent condition and Haji was very flexible on the price. I drove around the island without any problem.
When I brought the car back to Stonetown, he informed me that I could hand it over to him at any time, we had not agreed on a specific time.
He is a very helpful and friendly person with a great sense of humor.
When I arrived at the airport, one of his employees was waiting to welcome me. Then Haji arrived to give me my Zanzibari license and the keys to the car.
The car was in excellent condition and Haji was very flexible on the price. I drove around the island without any problem.
When I brought the car back to Stonetown, he informed me that I could hand it over to him at any time, we had not agreed on a specific time.
He is a very helpful and friendly person with a great sense of humor.
Written August 23, 2022
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Régine
Nairobi Region, Kenya2 contributions
Jun 2021
Great service!!!
I was traveling alone, and great private tour have been organised for me.
I enjoyed great tour, with great guides in amazing places, at very affordable rates.
I definitely recommend you to use their service, alone or as a group, as you will be highly satisfied and your wallet will not be hurt.
PS: please, do tips the guides and drivers, as they are delivering a great service.
I was traveling alone, and great private tour have been organised for me.
I enjoyed great tour, with great guides in amazing places, at very affordable rates.
I definitely recommend you to use their service, alone or as a group, as you will be highly satisfied and your wallet will not be hurt.
PS: please, do tips the guides and drivers, as they are delivering a great service.
Written June 23, 2021
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Irena K
4 contributions
Feb 2020
We hired from Haji a scooter for 1 day and a car for 7 days. The service was great. Haji took a scooter in the morning to our hotel and the next day in the morning we exchanged a scooter with the car in another hotel. The car was in very good condition, everything was working properly.He was allways reachable via WhatsApp and everything was like we agreed through messages. We dropped off a car on the airport when leaving and a person sent from Haji was waiting for us there. Really great service!!
Written February 26, 2020
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Alison D
San Francisco, CA7 contributions
Jan 2020
Before our trip, we communicated via email, and the emails were so difficult to understand that we weren't sure whether we had a car reserved until we had our safari camp staff call and speak to Haji in Swahili.
Haji was at the airport on time to deliver our car. However, the car itself was beyond beaten up - the face to the radio, window buttons, etc were falling off inside the car, and the air conditioner didn't work all the time (not good in that heat!.
But the biggest issue was that they dropped off the car with almost no gas in it. Told us that we had to get gas immediately. We were just learning to drive in a new country, on the opposite side of the road as we were used to, with people walking everywhere, trying to figure out directions in another language, and now we had to worry about running out of gas on top of that? Also, he gave us directions to a gas station which was closed.
When we were leaving, we had arranged to meet at the ferry terminal at a given time, and nobody was there when we arrived. After waiting awhile, we called Haji, and he said that he was sending his friend. 20 minutes later his friend did show up, but it was a 30 minute delay - if we had been running late for our ferry we could have missed it.
Haji was at the airport on time to deliver our car. However, the car itself was beyond beaten up - the face to the radio, window buttons, etc were falling off inside the car, and the air conditioner didn't work all the time (not good in that heat!.
But the biggest issue was that they dropped off the car with almost no gas in it. Told us that we had to get gas immediately. We were just learning to drive in a new country, on the opposite side of the road as we were used to, with people walking everywhere, trying to figure out directions in another language, and now we had to worry about running out of gas on top of that? Also, he gave us directions to a gas station which was closed.
When we were leaving, we had arranged to meet at the ferry terminal at a given time, and nobody was there when we arrived. After waiting awhile, we called Haji, and he said that he was sending his friend. 20 minutes later his friend did show up, but it was a 30 minute delay - if we had been running late for our ferry we could have missed it.
Written January 26, 2020
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Mortimer P
3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Haji met us at the airport on December 20 right on time, with a helpful sign. $200 USD (cash only, please) for a Suzuki Grand Vitara for 4 days. Haji also arranged for my Zanzibar drivers permit. He and his helper assisted us with getting petrol, and then pointed us in our way to Jambiani. The AC worked well (thank goodness - Zanzibar is HOT for someone from Colorado...) and the car was trouble-free. I would recommend this company based on price and helpfulness. Thank you from Mark and Eryn!
Written December 28, 2020
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Jordan
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
We booked the car the night before needing it. The car was dropped to our hotel (an hour from the airport) on time the next day, along with the permit to drive in Zanzibar.
Although the fuel tank was empty, there are plenty of petrol stations around and it meant we didn’t have to worry about filling it when dropping it back.
We ended up extending the rental one day and changing the drop off location and this was all agreed easily. Haji was at the airport waiting when we dropped off the car.
No deposit or credit card is required for the car, which is useful and makes it less risky to rent. There was no paperwork to fill out either.
The jeep we got was pretty new and worked perfectly for the week we had it, including functional ac.
The messages you’ll receive when booking can be a little off putting as the English is pretty broken, however haji was very responsive and flexible and we had no issues in getting what we needed. I’d use this rental company again if I return.
Although the fuel tank was empty, there are plenty of petrol stations around and it meant we didn’t have to worry about filling it when dropping it back.
We ended up extending the rental one day and changing the drop off location and this was all agreed easily. Haji was at the airport waiting when we dropped off the car.
No deposit or credit card is required for the car, which is useful and makes it less risky to rent. There was no paperwork to fill out either.
The jeep we got was pretty new and worked perfectly for the week we had it, including functional ac.
The messages you’ll receive when booking can be a little off putting as the English is pretty broken, however haji was very responsive and flexible and we had no issues in getting what we needed. I’d use this rental company again if I return.
Written October 11, 2021
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S Chaudhry
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Haji was incredible, we hired a great little car from him! He was very reliable and even went out of his way to take us around to find things that we needed on Eid when a lot of places were shut and it was difficult. He was always there within 5 minutes whenever we needed him and he seems to be very popular, which comes in handy as he can sort anything out for anyone. Everyone needs a friend like Haji!!
Written July 11, 2022
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Jorge M
4 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Great service.
Staff was very helpful, price was decent and the car worked perfectly.
They facilitated the Tanzanian driving license permit and also they were very considerate and flexible providing us with parking facilities for extra 2,000 shillings and extra time to return the car for extra 5,000 shillings.
Staff was very helpful, price was decent and the car worked perfectly.
They facilitated the Tanzanian driving license permit and also they were very considerate and flexible providing us with parking facilities for extra 2,000 shillings and extra time to return the car for extra 5,000 shillings.
Written April 27, 2024
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Sónia P
Arusha, Tanzania4 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Mr. Hagi was very helpful in getting my permit to drive in Zanzibar.
The car was also in very good condition and delivered on time.
I just find the no-fuel policy not very user friendly, but all and all it was a great experience and I definitely recommend their services.
The car was also in very good condition and delivered on time.
I just find the no-fuel policy not very user friendly, but all and all it was a great experience and I definitely recommend their services.
Written May 2, 2022
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Hello
Se are in Zanzibar Arouca 10 days.
We want to Know how much is it to rent a car for one week ?
Is it possible to Bring it to thé hôtel in kizimkazi ?
Best Reguards
Didier et Fabienne
Written January 13, 2020
Hello I try to phone you.
Is it possible to bring us the car for friday morning. We want to rent friday until monday night.
We are 2.
Licence number 890538110479 the 1989/07/03 Isère FRANCE.
Thanks to confirm is.
Fabienne et Didier CONSTANT
ROOM 206 The Résidence KIZIMKAZI
Written January 14, 2020
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