Victoria Falls: Night Game Drive and 3-Course Bush Dinner
Matabeleland North, Zambia
Watch the bush come to life at night with abundant animals and get a chance to spot large predators including lions, leopards and hyenas. Relax around an open campfire while listening to the nocturnal sounds of the bush and savoring a 3-course BBQ meal.
Night Safari in Nakavango Private Game Reserve near Victoria Falls
This 6-hour night safari departs from Victoria Falls, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts seeking nocturnal animal sightings on a private game reserve.
Highlights
- Experience a night safari aboard an open 4x4 to observe nocturnal African animals in their natural habitat.
- Spot large predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas hunting after dark.
- Enjoy a 3-course BBQ dinner with wine and cold beer around an open campfire, accompanied by the sounds of the bush.
Description
Your night safari begins with hotel pickup at approximately 4:00 PM. You will travel about 7 miles from Victoria Falls town to the Nakavango Private Game Reserve on a late afternoon game drive until sunset.
Travel in an open, well-equipped 4x4 vehicle through diverse landscapes including basalt plains, Kalahari sands, and teak forests. An experienced guide shares insights about the local wildlife and environment throughout the journey.
At sunset, stop at a vantage point to enjoy drinks and snacks while stretching your legs and exchanging stories with fellow travelers. Once dusk falls, use spotlights to observe nocturnal wildlife such as lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, leopards, jackals, hyenas, civets, servals, genets, and honey badgers.
The safari focuses on predator-prey interactions active at night. If fortunate, you may witness a lion stalking its prey under the cover of darkness.
After about 1.5 hours of night game viewing, return to a traditional open-air enclosure for a 3-course BBQ dinner under the stars. Enjoy wine, cold beer, and refreshments while listening to wildlife calls and watching animals come to drink at a nearby waterhole.
The experience concludes with transport back to your hotel by around 10:00 PM.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Victoria Falls town
- Professional guide
- 3-course BBQ meal
- Wine, cold beer, and light refreshments
- Insect repellent available on request
- Small group tour with a maximum of 9 participants
Excludes
- $15 National Park Fees payable upon arrival
- Optional gratuities
Important Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years; minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Warm clothing is recommended during winter months
- Inform the operator of any dietary requirements when booking
- Wheelchair accessible; notify in advance if assistance is required
- All guides are first aid trained; trip leaders carry rifles, communication radios, and first aid kits
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book early to secure your place and bring warm clothes for cooler evenings. Carry a camera with low-light capability for night wildlife photography.
