Night Drive — Buffer Zone

After the gates close, a different Panna wakes up. Where the forest department permits buffer-zone drives, we guide you through it — searchlight, tracker, and total silence.

What the night holds

• Owls, nightjars and the occasional Indian nightjar display
• Sloth bear or striped hyena crossing a moonlit track
• Golden jackal and jungle cat eyes in the searchlight
• The soundscape — alarm calls that tell you the jungle is alive

Rules we never break

• Only where the forest department currently permits night driving.
• Licensed driver and guide; no personal vehicles; no off-road.
• Low light discipline — no camera flashes, no spotlights from guests.

Indicative cost: ₹2,500–₹4,000 per vehicle depending on route and season. Confirm current permission and availability before booking — we will always be honest if night drives are not operating on your dates.

Prefer guaranteed legal daytime action? Book a core-zone jeep safari instead →