Cost of a Night Drive Safari

Discovering the Nocturnal World

A night drive is an exciting opportunity to see the creatures of the African bush that are active after dark. With the help of a powerful spotlight, your guide will search for nocturnal animals like leopards, genets, civets, and bushbabies. It is a completely different experience from a daytime game drive. Our knowledge center has more on night drives.

Cost and Availability

Night drives are not permitted in all national parks. They are most commonly offered in private game reserves and conservancies. The cost of a night drive is often included if you are staying at a lodge in one of these areas. If it is an optional extra, you can expect to pay around $50-$100 per person. Our safari advisors can tell you where you can go on a night drive.

What to Expect

Night drives usually last for a couple of hours after sunset. You will be in a 4x4 vehicle with a guide and a spotter. The spotter will use a spotlight to scan the bush for any signs of movement. It is a thrilling and adventurous way to explore the wilderness. To find out which of our destinations offer night drives, visit our website.