Rooftop Tent Hire in Rwanda

Add a rooftop tent to your 4x4 and camp your way around Rwanda.

With rooftop tent hire in Rwanda, your 4×4 becomes your home on the road. A tent on the roof lets you camp in national parks and campsites, wake up to the sounds of the bush and keep your travel costs down.

How rooftop tent hire in Rwanda works

The tent is fitted to the roof of your 4×4 before you collect the car.
It folds out in minutes, with a ladder and a mattress inside.
We show you how to open, close and secure it before you set off.

Rooftop tents are available on request and depend on the car and dates. Ask for availability and the price when you request your quote.

Where to camp

Akagera National Park has campsites inside the park, ideal for a dawn game drive.
Some lodges and guesthouses around Lake Kivu and Musanze allow camping. Ask before you arrive.
Camping is only allowed at official campsites or with the landowner’s permission.

Which car to choose

A sturdy 4×4 such as the Land Cruiser Prado or TZ Land Cruiser is best for carrying a rooftop tent.

Camping tips

Nights are cool at altitude; bring a warm sleeping bag.
Set up before dark.
Carry water and keep food sealed.
Leave campsites as you found them.

Is a rooftop tent right for you?

Rooftop camping suits travellers who enjoy the outdoors, don’t mind simple facilities and want to wake up close to nature. If you prefer hot showers and comfortable beds every night, mix camping in Akagera with hotel nights elsewhere.

A sample camping trip

Camp two nights in Akagera for sunrise game drives, then spend the rest of your trip in guesthouses near the volcanoes and Lake Kivu.