A game drive after dark, setting out before or after dinner and lasting about two to three hours.
This experience comes at an extra cost and begins with a safety briefing on how the drive is run and what to look for. It is your chance to see nocturnal animals such as aardvark, porcupine, pangolin, owls, civet and bushbaby leave their burrows, dens and caves for the night, animals you will rarely find on a daytime drive. Lions and leopards are more active too, heading out to hunt.
Where it is allowed
Only a few parks permit a night safari, such as Tarangire NP and Manyara NP. It is also possible when you stay outside Serengeti NP, in areas where it is offered.
How the animals are found
From an open truck or a closed one, your tracker and guide search for nocturnal animals with a strong spotlight.
A red or blue filter on the light protects the animals’ eyes.
What to bring
Temperatures drop at night, so a jacket or a blanket in the truck will keep you warm. With little light pollution, the clear African sky fills with stars, and you can pick out constellations of the Southern Hemisphere.
Vehicle
An open truck or a closed one
Light
Strong spotlight, red/blue filter
Add Night Safari to your safari
Bring your Night Safari plan to the team.
Direct line
Tanzania office
P.O. Box 746, Usa-River, Arusha