Night Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

The safari typically begins after dinner, with specialized 4x4 open-sided vehicles departing from select lodges within the park. Guided by an expert and an armed TANAPA ranger, you’ll use powerful spotlights with red or infrared filters to scan for "eye-shine." The experience focuses on the park's dense baobab and riverine forests, which are particularly active at night. You can expect to hear the haunting calls of hyenas or the roar of lions, while spotting smaller nocturnal creatures like bush babies, genets, civets, and porcupines. The drive often concludes with a nightcap or hot chocolate back at the camp under a brilliant canopy of stars.