Game Drives At Night
Night Safari Game Drives
When the night comes alive.
Night Safari Game Drives In Masai Mara
More quiet and watchful game viewing as we discover the endless African wilderness on a night game drive, a completely different feeling.
Night safari drives is another excellent way to explore the Masai Mara, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Amboseli & Samburu. Expect the drive timings to range from 07:00pm- 09:00pm EAT & 09:00pm-11:00pm EAT with a typical duration of 2 hours, the 9 pm night safari would therefore occur after dinner while the 7 pm one takes place before dinner depending on which camp or lodge you will be sleeping at.
Spotting the shy nocturnal creatures who scuttle, feed and fight their way through the Bush at night can be every bit as exotic and exciting as sighting larger mammals during the day.
When the sun sets across the wilderness, we travel into the darkness – for travelers wishing to book a night safari while in Masai Mara, it provides a wonderful opportunity to spot the shy nocturnal creatures who walk, feed and fight their way through the Mara bush at night; they’re more active at night than during the day. Some of these shy night-time wildlife that you are likely to see include: Aardvark, Leopards, Hippos, Bat Eared Fox, Silver backed jackal, Honeybadger, Striped Hyena, Banded Mongoose as well as Bush Baby, Bush Pig, Caracal, Genet Cat, Cape Hares, Porcupines, Civet cats, Aardwolf and Owl.
The Night Game Drives
Please Note: Night drives are not permitted inside the main Masai Mara National Reserve and only happen on private or group conservancies which border the main Reserve such as Mara North Conservancy, Mara North Conservancy, Mara Naboisho, Siana, Trans Mara and Olare Motorogi Conservancy (located just outside the Masai Mara National Reserve).
The night safari game drive fees and price varies depending on the conservancy concerned and is exclusive of park / conservancy entry fees. Generally prices range from US$ 80 to US$ 200 per adult per night game drive. Child rates are applicable.
These night game drives are led by our experienced local guides in 4×4 Land Cruiser vehicles fitted with powerful lights for proper vision at night (these lights are fitted with animal-friendly red filters). Before your game drives, your driver guide or local guide will always brief you on the activities depending on the location of your accommodation. It is mandatory to have an authorised guide and driver to accompany guests and provide the night safari in line with the local conservancy rules.
Night game drives in Tanzania can be arranged at Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. Night game drives are also available in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
What To Expect
– Type of safari vehicle; these night game drives are done using custom built 4×4 safari Land Cruiser vehicles fitted with powerful lights for proper vision at night (these lights are fitted with animal-friendly red filters).
– Warm clothing; It can get cold on night game drives, so we recommend extra layers for comfort. Clothing should be neutral in colour.
– Wildlife spotting; with the help of a powerful spotlight for proper vision at night and an expert ranger guide, you stand the chance of spotting some of Kenya’s unusual night crawlers. Aardvark, zorillas, bat-eared foxes, leopard, and lion hunts are just some of the sights included in our guest’s campfire tales when they return.
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