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Night Safari

Explore Africa after dark on a night safari, when nocturnal wildlife comes to life. Look for a leopard, aardvark, porcupine and spring hate under a sky full of stars.

A night safari offers a completely different view of the African bush. Once the sun goes down and many daytime animals settle in, nocturnal species begin to emerge.

Why Go on a Night Safari?

The bush feels completely different at night. With the sounds of insects around you and the stars overhead, even a familiar landscape can feel new and mysterious.

Your guide will use their knowledge of animal behavior, tracks and sounds to help you find wildlife in the darkness. You might spot a leopard moving through the bush, a porcupine crossing the road or a spring hare disappearing into the night. Depending on the destination, night drives can also offer excellent stargazing, especially in areas far from the city lights.

Night safari experiences vary by property, but can include

  • Guided night drives using a spotlight to search for wildlife.
  • Looking for nocturnal animals such as leopards, aardvarks, porcupine and spring hare.
  • Listening for sounds of the bush after dark.
  • Stargazing in remote areas with little light pollution.
  • Stopping with the engine off to experience the quiet of the wilderness.

Plan your visit

Whether it’s a spotlit drive after dinner or a quiet, engine-off moment under the stars, a night safari adds a thrilling, sensory dimension to your African stay. Nziza can build it into your itinerary at any of our partner properties offering this experience.

ITINERARIES FEATURING Night Safari

Soar Above the Sands of Namibia

11 nights
Namibia
Zannier ReserveOnguma Private ReserveKunene RiverDamaralandSossusvlei
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Namibian Guided Family Safari

14 nights
Namibia
WindhoekOkonjima Nature ReserveOnguma Private ReserveOngava Game ReserveDamaralandSwakopmundSossusvleiBrack
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Ultimate Namibia Fly-in Safari

6 nights
Namibia
SossusvleiDamaralandOngava Game Reserve
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A Taste of Southern Africa

16 nights
South AfricaMozambique
Cape TownTswaluSabi SandsBazaruto Archipelago
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Zimbabwe & Botswana African Adventure

12 nights
ZimbabweBotswana
Victoria FallsChobe National ParkMoremi Game Reserve
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Exquisite Namibia

8 nights
Namibia
WindhoekSossusvleiDamaralandOngava Game Reserve
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Untamed Tanzania and Kenya Safari

10 nights
TanzaniaKenya
ArushaSerengetiNairobiMasai MaraLaikipia
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The Northern Highlights

night
South Africa
JohannesburgSun CityKruger National Park
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Best of Botswana

10 nights
Botswana
Chobe National ParkMoremi Game Reserve
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Giraffe Manor, the Great Migration & Zanzibar

11 nights
KenyaTanzania
NairobiMasai MaraSerengetiZanzibar
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Great Migration Mobile Safari

8 nights
Tanzania
KilimanjaroSerengeti
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Best of Kenya & Tanzania

15 nights
KenyaTanzania
NairobiMount KenyaAmboseliKilimanjaroNgorongoroSerengetiZanzibar
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Tanzania On Foot

8 nights
Tanzania
ArushaSelousNgorongoro
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East Africa Highlights

11 nights
KenyaTanzaniaRwanda
NairobiLaikipiaAmboseliMasai MaraNgorongoroVolcanoes
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Migration and Chimpanzees

5 nights
KenyaTanzania
NairobiMasai MaraKatavi
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Tanzania sky safari

8 nights
Tanzania
ArushaTarangireNgorongoroSerengeti
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Wings over the Great Rift Valley

8 nights
Kenya
SamburuRift ValleyMasai Mara
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PROPERTIES OFFERING Night Safari

Wilderness Linkwasha Camp

ZimbabweHwange National Park
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Okonjima Private Bush Suite

NamibiaOkonjima Nature Reserve
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Safari House

NamibiaEtosha National Park
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Gmunder Lodge

NamibiaBrack
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Zannier Omaanda

NamibiaZannier Reserve
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Savute Elephant Lodge

BotswanaChobe National Park
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Matetsi Victoria Falls

ZimbabweVictoria Falls
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Loapi Tented Camp

South AfricaTswalu
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Anderssons at Ongava

NamibiaOngava Game Reserve
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Sosian Lodge

KenyaLaikipia
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Angama Amboseli Lodge

KenyaAmboseli
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Borana Lodge

KenyaLaikipia
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Lengishu House

KenyaLaikipia
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Laragai House

KenyaLaikipia
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Little Chem Chem

TanzaniaTarangire
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Forest Chem Chem

TanzaniaTarangire
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Loirien Mara

KenyaMasai Mara
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Jack’s Camp

Botswana
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Mara Plains Camp

KenyaMasai Mara
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Ol Lentille

KenyaLaikipia
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Ol Jogi

KenyaLaikipia
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Legendary Nyasi Migrational Camp

TanzaniaSerengeti
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Legendary Mwiba Lodge

TanzaniaArusha
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Sasakwa Lodge

TanzaniaSerengeti
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Sanctuary Swala Camp

TanzaniaTarangire
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Lemala Kuria Hills

TanzaniaSerengeti
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Serra Cafema Camp

NamibiaKunene River
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One&Only Nyungwe House

RwandaNyungwe
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Governors’ Mugie House

KenyaLaikipia
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Magashi Camp

RwandaAkagera
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Ruzizi Tented Lodge

RwandaAkagera
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Jock Safari Lodge

South AfricaKruger National Park
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Duba Plains

BotswanaOkavango Delta
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Sirikoi Lodge

KenyaLewa Wildlife Conservancy
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Sanctuary Tambarare

KenyaMount KenyaOl Pejeta Conservancy
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Sanctuary Olonana Luxury Lodge

KenyaMasai Mara
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Tawi Lodge

KenyaAmboseli
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Cottars 1920

KenyaMasai Mara
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Mara Bush Houses

KenyaMasai Mara
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Sandibe Lodge

BotswanaOkavango Delta
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Xugana Island Lodge

BotswanaOkavango Delta
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Oliver’s Camp

TanzaniaTarangire
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Loldia House

KenyaRift Valley
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Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

TanzaniaManyara
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Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

TanzaniaManyara
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Chada Katavi

TanzaniaKatavi
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Finch Hattons

KenyaTsavo West
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Saruni Samburu

KenyaSamburu
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Sasaab

KenyaSamburu
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Richard’s River Camp

KenyaMasai Mara
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Elephant Pepper Camp

KenyaMasai Mara
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Rekero Camp

KenyaMasai Mara
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Angama Mara

KenyaMasai Mara
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Ol Donyo Lodge

KenyaChyulu Hills
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Campi ya Kanzi

KenyaChyulu Hills
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Porini Amboseli Camp

KenyaAmboseli
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