Addo Wildlife Private Game Reserve Night Drive
Two hours after dark on a private reserve, looking for lion and watching what the giraffes do once the sun goes down.
What the reserve does after dark
The Addo Wildlife Private Game Reserve sits close by, and this two-hour drive is a chance to look for the African lion under cover of darkness. It is a completely different experience to finding one at midday.
The drive also focuses on giraffe and their night-time behaviour, which is not something most visitors ever get to watch. Alongside them, the reserve after dark is busy with wildlife that simply is not visible during daylight hours.
Guides lead the way with spotlights. It is short, it is unlike anything else on this list, and it is the drive guests most often describe as the surprise of their trip.
How the drive runs
Departure follows sunset, so it moves through the year. Your guide confirms the time when you book.
Collection from your stay
From the Homestead, The Silos, Beyond Cui Bono or the Farmstall, once it is properly dark.
Out with the spotlights
Working the roads and the bush edges of the private reserve, looking for lion.
Back to your stay
Two hours door to door, so it fits neatly after dinner.
What’s included
- Return transfer within a 15 km radius
- Reserve entrance and conservation fees
- Guide gratuity
- Transfers from outside Addo
- Meals and drinks
Collection and drop-off are included within a 15 km radius, from Homestead B&B, The Silos Guesthouse, Beyond Cui Bono or the Travel Addo Farmstall. Transfers from outside Addo are not included, but ask us and we will tell you what is possible.
What you might see
The drive is built around lion after dark and giraffe night-time behaviour, alongside the nocturnal species that only come out once the sun has gone. Night sightings are less predictable than daytime ones, and that is part of the appeal.
Good to know
- A warm jacket, as it gets cold quickly after dark
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Something warm to put on over the top
- Departure moves with sunset through the year
- Drinks and meals are not included on this drive
- Collection is within a 15 km radius of Addo
- Night sightings are less predictable than daytime ones
Common questions
How long is it?
What are we looking for?
Why not in the national park?
Is dinner included?
Is it worth doing as well as a day drive?
Make a trip of it
Where to stay
Stay at one of our collection points and the vehicle comes to your door.
