Game Drives
The word “safari” conjures up images of open-air vehicles, vast open plains and herds of great animals. A game drive is an iconic way in which to take a safari and get in touch with the wilds.
An experience you can't put a price on
The beauty of a game drive is that you can cover vast areas of ground to find the animals you want to see from the safety and comfort of a customised open-sided vehicle.
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Robust open-air vehicles designed for comfort and spectacular game viewing.
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Experienced guides who share their knowledge while keeping you safe.
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Span vast terrains and biomes, seeing a variety of fauna and flora.
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Get off the beaten track and get up close to animals.
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Game drive highlights
See animals in their natural habitat
Our rangers agree – no two drives are ever the same. Each outing is ripe with potential. Sometimes it will be a pack of African wild dogs trotting on the hunt and at others, it may be a lioness drinking at a waterhole with her cubs. It’s nature’s version of the lotto.
- Get into the animal’s environment and see how they live.
- Our highly trained guides and hosts will open your eyes and your mind.
- Uncover the fine balance between animals, their environment and conservation.
- Witness the drama and majesty of predators and prey.
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Enjoy open-air vehicles, vast open plains and herds of great animals
Front row seats to Africa
Become one with the land
There is no better place to learn about the delicate relationship between biomes, plants and animals than in the bush – where the animals greatly outnumber the humans.
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Learn more about Game Drives
Early to rise and early to bed
Game viewing is at its best around dawn and dusk. On a typical day, the first game vehicle leaves camp before the sun is up and the second drive heads out into the wilds in the late afternoon. Use the downtime in between drives to relax in the pool, or have a nap before heading out again. The blazing orange and red beauty of an African sunrise or sunset is something one never forgets.
Respect for the wild
Safety is always a priority when out on a game drive. At times your guide may ask you to remain quiet, calm, stay seated and keep your limbs inside the vehicle. It is also important to resist the urge to reach out and touch a curious creature that has approached the party for a closer look.
Beverages and snacks
It’s surprising how fresh air and adrenalin can really work up an appetite. All of our morning game drives include a tea/coffee break with nibbles and evening drives break for sundowners and snacks. If however, your ranger is on the trail of a something exciting, he may encourage you to skip the break to track down a rare game-viewing experience instead.
Answering the call of nature
A typical game drive is 3 hours or longer, so we recommend that you use the bathroom before you leave. If you do need to answer nature’s call when out on a drive, your guide will show you to the lava – tree (lavatory).
Our Popular Activities
From game drives to untamed walking safaris under the care of our highly trained guides, there is always something to see and do. Experience our unique water-based activities depending on the season, and the water levels during your visit.
