Night vision goggles at AKL

[dwfanatic]

Can someone tell me about these?? Where do you get them? Do you have to reserve them ahead of time or can you get them at the front desk area at AKL? Ever since I told DH and DS about them, they want to make sure they get a chance to use them.....
Thanks!!

 

[DVCPAT]

I’ve never heard AKL offers night vision goggles. We stayed at AKL last year and I was tinkering with my video camera’s night vision feature. It worked well and I was surprised how playful the animals were at night. They were so active, I recorded them darting around and playing with one another. You might want to borrow/rent a video camera with this feature.

 

[buzzz1]

To answer your question about the goggles ..... we stayed at AKL in January, and we got to use them.

My boys, 10 and 6 loved the AKL ! At night, there is a certain spot that you gather to look at the animals and a CM is there to pass out goggles and tell you where and what to look for.

So don't worry about getting them in advance ...... there were plenty to go around. You will love it !

 

[Ron G]

We were at the AKL last July & the night vision goggles were listed on the activity sheet when you check-in. We did not do this on our last trip , but plan to do it when we arrive next week.

Ron

 

[HopperFan]

We were there in May and the schedule was a couple hours each night on the far end of Arusha Rock, the main outcropping off the lobby. We did this both trips.

A CM/Guide is out there with them, usually 2 or 3 pair. He will direct you to animals and of course, answer any questions. People just passed them around (night vision binoculars). You had plenty of time to look.

BUT - yes - if you have night vision on your video camera it works just as well. We used ours too !

When you check in they will give you a Activity Guide Sheet. The times are posted on the information board by the bell stand.

Enjoy !

 

[Pluto2003]

at that moment, the guide said to look in to the sky at the stars.......You can see through the clouds and haze at many, many more stars than you can see with just your eyes.......
Lots of fun, a must do.

 

[dwfanatic]

Thanks for your help everyone!!!

 

[Stepharoonie!]

You can do the Night Vision every night (weather permitting) from 9-11 at Arusha Rock. No need to sign up, just show up and have fun!