After dark
Night Game Drives in Kenya
Aardvark, honey badger, leopard on the hunt — a whole different Africa comes out after sunset.
Key takeaways
- Not permitted in national reserves — only conservancies.
- 2-hour drives with a spotlight-equipped 4x4.
- Best conservancies: Ol Pejeta, Naboisho, Mara North, Loisaba.
- Small groups (max 6).
What you'll see
Nocturnal specialists: bushbaby, aardvark, aardwolf, honey badger, spring hare, and — with luck — leopards on the move, or lions hunting.
How the drive runs
Depart after sundowners (~7pm), spotter with red-filtered spotlight, return by 9pm. Blankets provided — it gets cold.
Where to do it
Ol Pejeta, Loisaba, Segera, Naboisho, Olare Motorogi, Mara North. Book a night drive as part of a longer conservancy stay.
FAQ
Frequently asked
- Cost?
- Usually included at conservancy camps; $150pp at reserve-side lodges via a private booking.
- How cold?
- 10–15°C. Warm layers essential.
- Kids?
- 8+ typically.
- How likely to see leopards?
- Higher than day drives — nocturnal hunters.
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