Night Safari in Khao Yai National Park | Private Tour

Why go on a night safari in Khao Yai National Park

The park doesn't quiet down when the sun sets behind Khao Yai. It changes shift. A whole different cast of animals takes over, and a private guided night safari puts you close to the ones most visitors never see: slow lorises, civets, sambar deer, porcupines, and, if the night's on your side, wild elephants passing through the trees.

Daylight trails feel like something else entirely after dark. Your guide sweeps a spotlight through the undergrowth, everyone goes quiet, and you wait for a rustle to turn into an animal.

What actually happens on the tour

Things kick off at dusk, right as the light starts fading over one of Southeast Asia's oldest and most biodiverse parks. Your guide walks you through what to expect before you climb into a safari vehicle made for exactly this: slow, deliberate driving through the forest at night.

What's included

• Spotlighting from a trained guide. Professional-grade equipment lets them find animals without spooking them off into the dark.
• A private vehicle, just your group. No shared minibus, no waiting around for other tourists to load up.
• A genuinely varied park. Over 3,000 plant species and 350 bird species call Khao Yai home, plus a long list of mammals, many of which barely show themselves before nightfall.
• The forest at full volume after dark. Insects, frogs, and night birds all going at once. It's louder than most people expect.

When to book

You can run this safari any month of the year, but the feel changes with the season. November through February stays cool and dry, and visibility is at its best. June through October, the wet season, is when amphibians and insects come out in force and the foliage turns thick and green.

Who this suits

Photographers show up for this. So do families, and couples looking for a break from the usual resort afternoon. Fitness level barely matters, since you're seated in the vehicle for most of the tour.

Planning the trip

Pair the safari with a weekend at one of the luxury resorts near the park, roughly two to three hours outside Bangkok. We handle the private transfers, point you toward good places to eat beforehand, and can slot the safari in alongside other Khao Yai experiences, whether that's a helicopter flyover or a vineyard tour.

Booking

Reach out to our concierge team, give them your dates, and we'll build the evening around your group. That's the whole process.