Rooftop Tent Car Rental in Tanzania – Self Drive East Africa.
Are you interested in renting a car with roof top tent? Self Drive East Africa is the best company to book with. We give you 4×4 Land cruiser Prado with rooftop tent. We also have double roof top tent offers in Tanzania. If you plan to go on Tanzania self-drive safari with your friend or family then think about booking a car plus rooftop tent. A rooftop tent is a tent that is locked on top of the car giving you an opportunity to use the car top as the camping ground. Anyone that is not comfortable sleeping on the ground during their wilderness camping safari would prefer a rooftop.
Renting a vehicle with a roof top tent not only saves your time on your time that you would have used to pitch assemble or disassemble your tent, but also gets your much more organized since it keeps all the other camping equipment in the same place and it is budget friendly. Roof top tent vehicles come in a number of types including the single tent for two people best for couples, the double tents (one for two people and the other for one person) among others.
Advantages of a Roof-Top Tent on a car
The advantages of roof-top tents for many campers often outweigh any disadvantages. Let’s look at why people love roof-top tents.
Safety
Wildlife is less of a threat when you’re sleeping up high in a roof-top tent. Snakes, crocodiles, bears, wolves, and so many more will be denied access to your outdoor penthouse.
Keeps some insects out of your Tent
Creepy crawly insects like scorpions, ants, and spiders will find it harder to climb into your tent. I hate feeling like something’s crawling around in my tent or in my sleeping bag. If you need them, we’ve covered ways to keep insects out of your tent.
Durable
Roof-top tents are 3-season or 4-season tents constructed from a coated denier canvas made to withstand the elements. This material is waterproof as well as UV and mold-resistant. Denier canvas along with a heavy-duty aluminum support structure makes for a very durable tent that will provide decades of use with the proper care.
Comfort
Roof-top tents have mesh windows and door for ventilation and typically come with a high-density foam mattress for a comfy night’s sleep. Some even have a sky view window in the roof for extra light during the day and a relaxing view of the stars at night.
Expandability
Need more room? Some soft shell roof-top tents have annexes that can be added and awnings can be used with either soft or hard shell versions for added shade.
Easy Setup and Breakdown
When you went camping with a regular tent, you probably know the hassle of setting up your tent. Finding a flat camping spot and dry ground, unpacking your tent, making sure it is mounted correctly in case the wind picks up at night. Even with the easy pop-up tents, you still need around half an hour to set up everything in the correct way.
Setting up a rooftop tent is different. You just park your car, pop up the tent. In a matter of seconds or a few minutes, you’re done with setting up the tent and have more time to go relaxing. Setting up takes a few minutes longer, because you first need to take off the cover before unfolding. Still, you’ll be done in minutes. Park and your tent can be set up in a few minutes. Another 10 minutes to set up the annex if required.
Camp Anywhere
Rocky, mucky, or other unfavorable ground isn’t an issue like it is with a ground tent. It doesn’t matter if you’re on an overland adventure, at a campground, if you’ve found a place to park, you’ve found a place to set up your roof-top tent.
Mobility
You’re far less encumbered with a roof-top tent. They allow you to go places you could only dream of with trailer tents, camper trailers, travel trailers, and RVs especially if you have an off-road 4×4.
It is possible to stand up comfortably in the bigger ground tents whereas you can’t in a rooftop tent. If you invest into a proper sized ground tent you can sleep comfortably on a stretcher and don’t need to crawl in and out of your ‘bedroom’. Getting up and down the stepladder of a rooftop tent can be uneasy, especially if nature calls at night.
Weathering the Storms
There are soft shell and hard shell roof-top tents. The hard shell versions offer more protection in bad weather though both versions are waterproof and made from sturdier, heavier materials than the average ground tent.
Roof-top tents are not only waterproof they’re capable of handling strong winds and with a roof-top tent, you don’t have to worry about water from heavy downpours pooling up and swamping your tent.
The View
You have your very own mobile tree house with great views that you can’t get with ground tents. Whether the view is of the mountains, lake, or elevation over the forest floor, you’ll love the view from higher up.
More Room in Your Vehicle
When the tent is mounted on your roof, you’ll have more room inside for your family, friends, and essential camping gear. One thing to remember when you bring that extra stuff is how to keep your camping gear safe from theft. You may want to pack up your gear if you drive away from the campsite for the day. You’ll have to break down the roof-top tent for sure. You can’t drive with it expanded on top.
Conclusion
Are Roof Top Tents Safe? Simply put, yes, the roof top tent is a safe alternative to on-ground camping. As long as you have made sure to do the research and understand what your car can handle, and properly secure your tent to the roof of your car, you will not run into any issues.