There are many factors to consider for your Rwanda trip to be successful, including your budget, the number of days, the destinations you choose, and the driver and travel agency you use. The driver is the person you will spend most of the trip with, as he drives you to all the destinations included in the itinerary, so he should not ruin your trip in any way. Usually, the Rwanda car rental agency will provide the best driver for your trip along with the car, but you can always hire a driver in Rwanda on your own terms once you know what to look for in a great driver.
Car knowledge
Consider choosing a driver with adequate car knowledge of the basics, such as when to cool the engine, when to add more oil to the engine, when to apply the brakes, and how to drive on rough, slippery, smooth, or steep roads. This knowledge should be accompanied by a valid driving license that allows him to drive on Rwanda roads, and he should know the written and practical rules of Rwanda roads.
Flexibility
Any good driver should be so flexible in all aspects, ranging from the social to the professional aspect, for example, being able to deal with different clients, whether young children, youth, adults, or the elderly, in relation to their needs, and to maintain a good relationship throughout the trip and thereafter. In cases where the client decides to make changes to the itinerary, the driver should be able to adapt easily and advise where necessary.
Experience
The driver should have experience of not less than a year on the roads of Rwanda; with this, he will be conversant with various routes in Rwanda. The experience is also determined by how many clients he has driven, where he has been, and, for this, you can check out past client reviews of that particular driver on our website.
Communication medium
Communication is one of the key factors to consider when choosing a driver, since he will be with you throughout the entire journey. You and the driver should have at least one language in common to use during the trip. In Rwanda, the commonly spoken languages include French, Kinyarwanda, and English, and our drivers are fluent in many of them, so with any of them, I assure you of the best trip.
Time management
Time is an important factor in any trip, so you should consider choosing a driver who is good at time management so that all your tour activities are completed on time. Our company drivers are the best to work with when it comes to time management issues, as they always reach your suggested pickup points on time, with no compromise. They do not deal in funny slogans of ‘African time’, so when you choose to use our drivers, do not expect to lose or waste any time on your trip related to the driver’s late arrival. I assure you that all game drives, city tours, transfers, and your planned activities will be completed on time.
