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Safari Vehicles

Customized safari vehicles

Made for Adventure

Purpose-built for exploration, your safari vehicle is designed to thrive in Africa’s most demanding environments. Customized for wildlife viewing and equipped for comfort, they effortlessly navigate rough tracks, remote landscapes, and long days on safari. Wherever the adventure leads, they’re ready to take you there.

Customizations

  • checkmark icon Pop-up roofs for 360º views with sun protection
  • checkmark icon Lowered seats for better viewing
  • checkmark icon Extended frames for extra seating with extra space
  • checkmark icon Space for 8, but we seat 6 so everyone gets a window seat every day
  • checkmark icon US-style outlets for easy battery charging
  • checkmark icon A custom-designed “snorkel” keeps the engine running underwater for worry-free river crossings
  • checkmark icon Specially selected seat belts, arm rests, and high-density foam seats maximize comfort
  • checkmark icon Upgraded suspension and safari-specific modifications provide a smoother, more comfortable ride across rugged terrain
  • checkmark icon Stabilizing bean bags in every vehicle allow you to steady your camera for the perfect wildlife shot
thomson land rover and baobab in tarangire
view out of thomson safaris vehicle pop top roof

Power Meets Efficiency

These vehicles match power and comfort with efficiency. We use a small Turbo Direct Injection four-cylinder engine that makes towing easy and allows the vehicle to “idle on the smell of a pump attendant’s trouser cuff,” as Rick puts it.

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Thomson guest Jonathan shows off the benefits of the customized safari vehicles.

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