Night Safaris have historically been overlooked by many safari camps and lodges, however, in recent years this spectacle has grown immensely in popularity. Going on African Safaris during the day offers a great experience, allowing you to see the commonly sought-after animals you often hear about from travelers. However, a night Safari offers the amazing experience of seeing unique and breathtaking nocturnal wildlife which you may have never heard of before. It also enables you to have a higher chance of seeing magnificent nocturnal predators such as leopards and lions – making your safari that much more memorable.
Night Safaris in Botswana
Once you have ticked the continent’s most popular animals off of your list during your daytime safari adventures, it is a good idea to turn to night-time safaris to see some of the more uncommon animals which you may have heard about throughout your trip from your guides. One of the best places to carry out your safaris has recently been Botswana. The country offers almost all of the animals you would wish to see in Africa and many Lodges like Kalahari Safaris offer spectacular night drives. Animals you are likely to see include: Genet, Civet, the shy Aardvark, Honey Badger and Porcupine.
Possibly the most exciting element of going on a night drive is the possibility of seeing the great cats at their most active. With the exception of the Cheetah, predators like Leopards and Lions do most of their hunting at night. When a Safari Lodge offers night drives, you will have a higher possibility of seeing the tactics and strategies of leopards and lions as they stalk and hunt their prey – which is an immensely exciting spectacle and one many people dream of seeing in their lifetime. This is just one more reason why people have opted to choose night safaris in recent years.
While all travelers should note that going on Safari has a lot of potential for some amazing sights, it does not guarantee the sight of all the animals they are looking for since wild animals can be elusive, and viewing them in their natural habitat can be difficult at times. However, when going on a night safari, the animals are not the only magnificent sight to see. Botswana has the most clear and breathtaking night-sky you could experience anywhere in the world – at any point, just tilt your head back and look at the brilliant array of stars the African sky has to offer.
