See Tanzania's nocturnal side — leopards, hyenas, civets and more — on a specialist-guided night drive using spotlights, in the select parks where night drives are permitted.
While daytime safaris showcase the savannah at its most active, a night game drive reveals a completely different side of the wilderness — leopards prowling, hyenas on the hunt, and shy nocturnal species like genets, civets, porcupines and aardvarks that daytime visitors rarely see. Night drives are only permitted in select parks and require special permits, so availability is limited — advance booking is recommended.
Depart your camp or lodge as the sun sets, with your specialist night-drive guide.
Slow, spotlight-guided drive through the park, tracking nocturnal activity — an armed ranger accompanies where required by park rules.
Return to your camp or lodge, typically 2–4 hours after departure depending on the park.
Short, self-contained experiences that pair well with any safari or climb.
What guests usually ask before booking this excursion.
On the Northern Circuit: Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. On the Southern Circuit: Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, and Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park). Night drives are not permitted in the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater.
Sightings vary by park and night, but commonly include leopards, hyenas, civets, genets, bush babies, porcupines, aardvarks, and hippos out grazing on land.
Night game drives require a special park permit and, in some parks, an armed ranger — both carry an additional fee on top of standard park entry. We'll quote this exactly once we know which park your itinerary includes.
Tell us which park your safari includes and we'll confirm night-drive availability, permit costs, and the best evening to add it.
