Suzuki Vitara Rental in Zanzibar: Modern Compact SUV, $35 a Day
The Suzuki Vitara is a newer compact SUV with a comfortable ride and a modern cabin. At $35 a day it suits couples and families who want an easy, refined car for exploring Stone Town, the coast and the interior.
Need your driving permit? Mosum Tours & Safaris arranges the temporary Zanzibar permit for USD 10, valid for up to 3 months. See all our rental cars.
Seats
5
Doors
4 + tailgate
Gearbox
Automatic (typical)
Engine
1.4–1.6 L petrol
Fuel
Petrol
Drive
2WD or AllGrip 4WD
Luggage
Medium (about 375 L)
Best for
Couples, families
About the Suzuki Vitara
The current Vitara is a more modern design than the older Escudo: a smoother ride, a tidier cabin and a seating position that makes longer drives easier. Trim levels vary, so we tell you what the car you get is equipped with.
Some Vitaras have the AllGrip four-wheel-drive system and some are front-wheel drive. If you plan to drive on sandy tracks, ask us for a 4×4 when you book. We confirm the exact vehicle with you before you pay.
Specifications shown are typical for this model. We confirm the exact year, gearbox and features of your vehicle when you book.
Mosum Tours & Safaris is a Zanzibar-based operator with more than ten years of experience in ground handling. Our office is on Forodhani Street in Stone Town and we are on WhatsApp from 8 AM to 9 PM every day.
Vitara Features
Modern compact SUV
Newer design than the older Escudo
Five seats
Room for a family of four or five
Comfortable ride
Relaxed on longer island drives
Air conditioning
Standard on this model, we confirm on booking
Good boot
Around 375 litres, more with seats folded
Easy to drive
Light controls and good visibility
4x4 on request
Ask for the AllGrip version for sandy roads
Refined cabin
Features vary by trim, we confirm yours
Where You Can Take It
Typical drives with the Vitara. Distances are approximate and times change with traffic and road works.
- Airport to Stone Town: about 7 km, roughly 15 minutes
- Jozani Forest: about 35 km from Stone Town
- Paje and Jambiani (east coast): about 55–60 km, around 1 hour
- Nungwi and Kendwa (north): about 60 km, around 1¼ hours
- Kizimkazi (south, dolphin coast): about 60 km
Price
What You Need to Rent
- Your passport
- A valid full driving licence from your home country
- The temporary Zanzibar driving permit (USD 10, valid up to 3 months), which we arrange for you
- Your booking confirmation and the rental papers in the car at all times
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Suzuki Vitara per day?
The Vitara is $35 a day. We confirm availability and the total before you pay.
What is the difference between the Escudo and the Vitara?
The Escudo is the older, sturdier compact 4×4 at $30 a day. The Vitara is a newer, more modern SUV at $35 a day with a smoother ride.
Do I need a driving permit?
Yes. You need the temporary Zanzibar permit plus your own valid licence. We arrange it for $10 and it is valid for up to 3 months.
Is the Vitara a 4x4?
Some Vitaras have AllGrip four-wheel drive and some do not. Tell us if you want a 4×4 and we confirm what is available.
Does it have a big boot?
The boot is about 375 litres, enough for suitcases for two to four people. The rear seats fold for more room.
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Reserve the Suzuki Vitara
Tell us your dates and pickup place and we will confirm availability, the final price and your driving permit. Prefer to chat? Message the Mosum Tours & Safaris team on WhatsApp.
What to send us: the car you want, your pickup and return dates, where you would like to collect it, and a photo of your passport and driving licence so we can prepare your USD 10 driving permit. We reply on WhatsApp every day from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Photos are for illustration. Your rental car may be a different year or colour.