19/09/2026
What is an African safari Game Drive?
Safari game drive is an excursion through the wildest areas of the reserve to help you observe Africa’s most iconic wildlife up close. It’s generally led by a certified/ professional safari Tour Guide or wildlife ranger who is able to read the natural signs of the bush – through footprints, disturbances in the fauna, as well as reading animals’ body language – all in an effort to find the big five. Usually there are mainly two game drives a day, one at the crack of dawn when the animals are most alert and one in the late afternoon, as temperatures begin to cool and the bigger wildlife is out hunting for dinner. These drives normally last 3-4 hours but that is dependent on what you see and how long you stop to observe these world-class animal interactions. Most afternoon game drives return in the dark allowing you to search for any nocturnal animals that could be out and about during your evening drives. The activity is conducted in roofless 4x4 Safari vehicles, so you feel more exposed to the bush and this makes sightings that much easier to view. Keeping you safe and giving you a memorable experience is our first priority, so when driving in these open-air safari vehicles, it is vital to always listen out for the rules applied by your ranger and the guide – after all, they are there to keep you safe. Plan your next adventure.
