Game drives
Bump along in an open safari vehicle, the smell of dry grass in the air and butterflies swirling in your wake, one of the happiest ways to spend a day in Africa. Discover elephants, big cats and endless landscapes at a pace set entirely by what you find along the way.
A game drive is one of the best ways to explore Africa’s wildlife and landscapes. Travelling in an open 4×4 vehicle with an experienced guide, you can follow tracks, search for wildlife and stop whenever something catches your attention.
A game drive is about much more than finding the Big Five. Your guide can help you notice the smaller details that are easy to miss, from colourful birds and insects to animal tracks, plants and interesting features in the landscape.
You might spend time watching an elephant with its calf, follow a pride of lions or stop simply to enjoy the view. Depending on the property, a game drive can also include a bush breakfast or a sundowner in a beautiful setting.
Game drive experiences vary by destination, but can include:
- Morning and afternoon drives in open 4×4 vehicles
- Wildlife viewing with experienced guides
- Big Five sightings in South Africa’s private reserves
- Great Migration viewing in the Serengeti and Masai Mara
- Bush breakfasts in scenic locations
- Sundowner stops overlooking the African landscape
- Desert wildlife drives in Namibia’s Etosha and Skeleton Coast
Plan Your Game Drive
Whether you want to head out before sunrise in search of wildlife or enjoy a relaxed afternoon drive followed by a sundowner, a game drive is an essential part of many African safaris.
Nziza can tailor your game drives around your interests, from wildlife photography and Big Five sightings to exploring lesser-known landscapes and discovering the smaller details of the bush.
