Best of Kenya Night Game Drive Safari – 6 Days / 5 Nights

6 Days 5 Nights

While most safaris focus on daytime game viewing, the African wilderness truly transforms after dark. A Night Game Drive Safari opens up a different world, where nocturnal predators emerge, prey species adapt, and the sounds of the bush take center stage. This specialized safari is designed for travelers who want to experience the thrill of the African night, tracking big cats, nocturnal mammals, and rare birds under the spotlight of expert rangers.

Kenya has selected reserves and conservancies where night game drives are permitted, offering a unique opportunity to witness lions on the hunt, elusive leopards, aardvarks, civets, owls, and bush babies. Over 6 days and 5 nights, this safari combines evening and night excursions with comfortable daytime rests, making it a perfect adventure for those who want to go beyond the ordinary safari.

Itinerary

Cost

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Arrival – Nairobi

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Transfer to Nairobi hotel.

Evening briefing on night game drive program.

Overnight in Nairobi.

Day 02 :
Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Morning drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, famous for both wildlife and permitted night drives.

Afternoon rest.

First night game drive: spotlighting lions, leopards, hyenas, and nocturnal species such as aardvark and zorilla.

Overnight at camp/lodge in Ol Pejeta.

Day 03 :
Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Morning rest or optional bird walk.

Afternoon relaxation at camp.

Second night game drive with rangers, focusing on nocturnal predators and rare small carnivores.

Overnight in Ol Pejeta lodge/camp.

Day 04 :
Ol Pejeta – Maasai Mara Conservancy

Transfer to a private conservancy bordering Maasai Mara, where night drives are permitted (unlike the national reserve itself).

Afternoon arrival and rest.

Third night game drive in the Mara conservancy. Species may include lions on night patrol, leopards, civets, and genet cats.

Overnight at tented camp.

Day 05 :
Maasai Mara Conservancy – Full Night Drive Experience

Morning at leisure, optional short walk with guides.

Evening briefing for extended night drive.

Fourth night game drive with spotlighting, extending into late night to maximize chances of rare sightings like serval, African wildcat, owls, and nocturnal raptors.

Overnight in tented camp.

Day 06 :
Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Departure

Breakfast and optional morning drive.

Transfer back to Nairobi by road or scheduled flight.

Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure.

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Best of Kenya Night Game Drive Safari – 6 Days / 5 Nights