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Night Drives

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

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Night Drives

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By Andre Van Kets

Co-founder, Discover Africa

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This is your chance to see Africa’s wonderful nocturnal life. Unlike daytime activities, during night drive safaris, the chances of spotting nightjars, porcupines, scorpions, chameleons, and bush babies are high.

Of course, it’s also an excellent opportunity to see leopards, lions, civets, and genet or perhaps even a pangolin or aardvark. The trick is to search for their glinting eyes in the vehicle’s headlights or the spotlights shining across the bush.

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Scorpion Spotting at Night

For safety and practical reasons, many African parks and reserves still don’t allow visitors to drive around the park after the sun has set.

Most of the time, the main parks like the Kruger National Park, Serengeti and Masai Mara are reluctant to conduct night drives. But the private concessions and conservancies surrounding these famous reserves do allow and support game drives at night.

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Lion Spotted on a Night Drive – Imvelo Safari Lodges

Night drives are incredibly rewarding, and although it’s a bit more tricky to take good pictures, it’s more about the unique animals you’ll get to see and the nighttime sounds you hear.

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Game Drive Vehicle

These aren’t things you’ll ever experience during a daytime game drive. It really completes an African safari.

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Enjoy an authentic African experience, with peace of mind

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With over 20 years of experience, our team will help you tailor your itinerary to your perfect adventure.
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