Leopard safaris, holidays & tours
This elusive and beautiful cat is the pinnacle of an African safari experience
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This elusive and beautiful cat is the pinnacle of an African safari experience
The leopard stirs something in everyone. Not only are they strikingly beautiful, but their golden spotted coats give them a remarkable camouflage ability. The fact that they're so difficult to spot puts them at the top of most safari lists. Nothing beats seeing these beauties in the wild.
It's vital to be in the right area to spot a leopard, but there are also specialised leopard parks and reserves where these cats flourish. This is because leopards are highly effective and versatile cats. They have a diverse diet and can survive in a broad vegetation. Leopards are the only big cats whose numbers have actually increased despite shrinking habitat, pressure from poaching and leopard skin trade.
Popular Leopard safaris in Africa
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Grand Zambia Wildlife Safari (9 days)
Combine water and wildlife in a journey that takes you from the Victoria Falls to Kafue and South Luangwa national parks – Zambia at its best
per person
9 days
Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa Safari Adventure (19 days)
This Southern Africa safari adventure will take you to the tip of the African continent
per person
19 days
Masai Mara Safari Adventure (6 days)
Explore the jewel in Kenya's crown; the wildlife-rich Masai Mara National Reserve
per person
6 days
The Big Cats of East Africa Safari (10 days)
This safari to the Serengeti and Masai Mara in East Africa is all about big cats – lots of them and up close for outstanding photographs
per person
10 days
Botswana Okavango Delta safari adventure
Experience the jewel in Botswana's safari crown - the Okavango Delta.
per person
5 days
July Wildbeest Migration Safari with HerdTracker (10 days)
Experience the drama of the nature's greatest spectacle in the Serengeti National Park
per person
10 days
Wilderness and Wildlife in Northern Botswana (7 days)
From the Okavango Delta to the Chobe, this one-week journey is the perfect balance of wildlife and wilderness wonders
per person
7 days
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Southern Kenya Sojourn (10 days)
Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara are southern Kenya's superstars, the best places for your safari
per person
10 days
HerdTracker's February Wildebeest Calving Season Safari in Tanzania (9 days)
Travelling to Tanzania during the calving season is a sight to behold and something unique to the region
per person
9 days
Wildebeest Migration River Crossings with Lemala Kuria Hills (4 days)
Fly into the northern Serengeti to view the migration on the banks of the Mara River
per person
4 days
More on Leopard safaris in Africa
South Africa’s Sabi Sands and Mala Mala private concessions are probably the best places to see leopard, sometimes with five different individual leopards during a single game drive. The cats have become used to vehicles and humans and don’t mind safari goers getting close at all.
The Masai Mara and more specifically the Mara confluence (Mara and Talek Rivers) as well as the famous leopard gorge nearby are two incredible leopard areas. Both guarantee daily sightings. The considerable lion numbers may impact the daily movement of leopards, but the Mara North and Olara Orok conservancies that border the Masai Mara give night and off-road driving options that will increase the chances of leopard sightings.
Botswana’s Moremi and Khwai concessions are key leopard areas. Derek and Beverly Joubert did most of their filming of leopards in this area as well as the Delta itself. The Khwai concession allows off-road and night drives, increasing chances of seeing these elusive cats.
Northern Kenya’s Matthew’s range is a wonderful leopard sanctuary. Both the Millennium and Swinging Well guarantee daily sightings. These sightings are not as well managed as in the Sabi Sands but, the Samburu guides know exactly where to go to see these cats. The arid landscape and vegetation also give the Laikipia leopard some size and mass compared to their southern relatives.
Zambia’s south Luangwa valley is wonderful for leopard during the dry season, specifically the Chinzombo and Kaingo Camps. Chances of seeing a few different leopards in a single day is good.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leopard safaris in Africa
While a safari holiday can be at any time of year, it is worth noting that seasonality will impact the type of experience you’re likely to have as well as the cost of your safari. During the dry season, the wildlife tends to congregate… go there.
Life on safari has a rhythm of its own, largely dictated by the animal's movements. Generally, the most rewarding times for game viewing is in the cooler early mornings and also late in the afternoons when the animals are most active. A… go there.
During the dry season of May to September is the best time to visit Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve. go there.
Wi-Fi is the best option when planning on using your smartphone during your African safari. Using apps such as Skype for Android and iOS, Viber for Android and iOS as well as Google Hangouts for Android is the best way to stay in touch with… go there.
If the weather causes unforeseen problems on the day of your hot air balloon safari, we will try to move it to another day or you will be refunded. go there.
Africa for centuries has captured the imagination of explorers hence there really is a lot of information out there available on the continent from guide books to novels. go there.
Northern Tanzania! Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, has some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in the world as well as the Serengeti, but don't forget about the southern circuit. go there.
Whether you are in the Southern or East Africa you will generally be able to see the big five. The difference really comes in when considering antelope as they are based on your chosen location. go there.
This is all dependant on the countries that you will be visitng and due to the status of certain vaccinations changing at times, please consult our experts before getting vaccines. go there.
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