Night Drives Hero at Lilita Keper in the Maasai Mara.

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After Dark

Night Drives

Night Drives

Night Drives

Enter the shadow kingdom that wakes when the sun sets, where sound, starlight and nocturnal movement change the Maasai Mara entirely

Enter the shadow kingdom that wakes when the sun sets, where sound, starlight and nocturnal movement change the Maasai Mara entirely

After Dark experience

Discover the hidden world after sunset

Discover the hidden world after sunset

As the light fades, the Maasai Mara transforms. Night drives offer a rare chance to observe elusive nocturnal hunters and behaviours that reveal themselves only under cover of darkness.

Lion Drive at Lilita Keper in the Maasai Mara.

Lilita Keper

Maasai Mara

What to expect

The night drives experience

The night drives experience

Thoughtful pacing, expert interpretation and a deep respect for the land shape every moment

01

Predatory Pursuit

Use specialised spotlights to track lions, leopards and cheetahs as they begin their nightly movements.

02

The Elusive Minority

Search for shy residents of the dark, from serval cats to bushbabies and other nocturnal life.

03

A Symphony of the Dark

Listen to roars, insects, night birds and the changing soundscape of the bush.

04

Stargazing Savannah

Look up to the Milky Way in an environment with very little light interruption.

Your adventure begins here

Reserve your place in the story of the Maasai Mara

Reserve your place in the story of the Maasai Mara

Share your travel dates and preferences. The team can help shape the experience around your pace, interests and stay.

Craft Your Nocturnal Journey

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Safari

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On Foot

Walking Safaris

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Culture

Maasai Way of Life

A respectful window into living heritage, shared stories, beadwork, song and tradition.