African presidents are willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that they drive armored top of the range vehicles, making a statement wherever they cruise through. This is quite understandable, due to the nature of their work and status in the country, their safety is of paramount importance. So, they will go for a vehicle that can move at high speed, tackle the terrain, very stable and secure around bends.
With all the luxury on the wheels, just for the big boss; from wine chillers, refrigerators, high-def televisions to infotainment, every bit of comfort as they move around. But that doesn’t come cheap, more so when they own several such cars. The taxpayers will have to carry that burden. After-all cars are like toys to the rich, in fact the rich who don’t use their money to buy them.
Here are the top 10 most expensive presidential cars in Africa.
1. Egypt
Armored Mercedes Benz S-Class – (Starts at $516,000)
The President of Egypt is usually spotted in a black armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
2. Rwanda
Armored Range Rover Sentinel – (Starts at $500,000)
The President of Rwanda often uses a black armored Range Rover Sentinel, escorted by several other vehicles and police motocycles.
3. Namibia
Armored Mercedes-Benz S600Ls – (Starts at $324,060 up to $372,460)
The President of Namibia is often driven in an armored black Mercedes-Benz S600Ls or armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series bearing the presidential seal. He is escorted by a fleet of armored Mercedes- Benz S500Ls, 2-3 unmarked Mercedes Benz E500s, Double cab Toyota Hilux 4.0 v6 cars used by the VIPPD and a fleet of police cars.
4. Morocco
Mercedes Pullman 600 – (Starts at $169,595)
The King of Morocco, uses his Mercedes 600 Pullman, while in Morocco. His motorcade, normally comprises of Mercedes-Benz S500, various Lexus models, Range Rover models (when he goes to mountainous places), a BMW 5 Series with a communications jammer, an ambulance and always escorted by police motorcycles.
5. Kenya
Armored Toyota Landcruiser V8 – (Starts at $160,000)
The President of Kenya has several official cars, but he prefers to use an armored Toyota Landcruiser V8 with the Kenyan coat of arms instead of the license plate. Occasionally, he may be spotted in an armored Mercedes Benz Pullman S600 or an armored Range Rover Vogue though in rare cases.
6. Nigeria
Armored Mercedes Benz S-Class 2016 model – (V8 powered starts at $144,00 and V12 S600 starts at $172,000)
The President of Nigeria uses a black armored Mercedes Benz S-Class 2016 model adorned with the Nigerian flag and official party flag. And in other cases, he may be spotted in an armored Toyota Land Cruiser or armored Range Rover. His motorcade comprises of 30 cars and 10 escort motorcycles, along with police cars and 6 Mercedes S-550 of SSS surrounding the president’s car.
7. Uganda
Armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200 – (Starts at $132,500)
The President of Uganda on several occasions uses an armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200, escorted with double cabin pick-up trucks and Mitsubishi Pajero models. Ceremonial cars for Uganda’s presidency include a stretch 600 SEL Mercedes and a white G Wagon.
8. Malawi
Armored Mercedes Benz S560 – (Starts $122,750 and $131,400 for the Cabriolet)
The President of Malawi is often seen driven in an armored Black Mercedes Benz S560, a Toyota Land Cruiser or Range Rover. Normally in an escort of four Hummer H3 and eight escort motorcycles, along with police cars.
9. South Africa
Armored BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class – (Starts at $83,100 up to $96,400)
The President of South Africa often uses is an armored BMW 7 Series and occasionally a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. His motorcade comprises several Golf, Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW 3 series and Mercedes-Benz ML-Class models, followed by a number of Mercedes-Benz V-Class and police cars.
10. Mauritius
Armored BMW 740Li – (Starts at $83,100) and BMW 750Li – (Starts at $96,000)
On daily basis, The Prime Minister of The Republic of Mauritius uses an armored BMW 740Li, escorted by one BMW 5 Series and five police motorcycles. On the other hand, The President of the Republic of Mauritius, is often driven in a BMW 750Li or a Mercedes S600, escorted by a BMW 5 Series and at least two police motorcycles.
At the end…they will be naked and buried like any other mortal being
They need armored vehicles it’s tough out there ISIS and all that
the money keeps coming and someone somewhere keeps stealing the money.
At least we are on the top 10’s, was worried there for a minute, can’t afford to lose our wanton spending culture.
Cameroon presidential car comes first 2.16 million dollar
i love seeing presidents in mercedes benz s class. That car is a must buy for me!
namibia for u