Where to see African leopards?

Maasai National Reserve, Kenya

Tourists visit the Maasai National Reserve, Kenya in large numbers and the leopards here are accustomed to the traffic and noise that tourists bring. However, the reserve management still regularly reminds tourists to be careful when approaching leopards, especially when they appear with their cubs to feed during the day.

According to British leopard experts Jonathan and Angela Scott, around 50,000 leopards are killed each year in Africa alone to meet the demand for fur coats. In fact, it took Angela Scott six years to write her first book about leopards: The Leopard's Tale (published in 1985).

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

The Seronera Valley in the heart of Serengeti National Park, with its abundance of yellow acacia and sausage trees, is a prime spot for leopard sightings.

If you’re lucky, you might even spot a full-grown leopard around the rocky outcrops known as kopjes, which rise out of the savannah like ancient castles in a sea of grass. The Lobo area in the northern Serengeti, with its rocky outcrops and vast forests, is another good spot to spot leopards.

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Basically, anywhere there are shady thorn bushes and streams, there is a chance to see this rare feline. The Four Seasons Resorts Group also has a beautiful hotel in the Seronera area for leopard viewing.

Samburu National Park and Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Kenya

Samburu National Park and Buffalo Springs National Reserve are great places to see leopards. The rocky outcrops, thorn bushes and banks of the Uaso Nyiro River are all good places for leopards to quench their thirst. Leopards are quite bold here and this is a great opportunity to get some great photos of these rare animals.

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

South Luangwa National Park is a beautiful park with groves of giant ebony trees and lush sausage trees. It is one of the best places in southern Africa to see leopards.

One of the favorite lodges for tourists in South Luangwa is Mfuwe Lodge, which is run by Bushcamp and the staff will help you spot leopards at night.

Mombo Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Moremi Game Reserve is another great area to see leopards. The entry fee for this location is quite reasonable.

Mombo Camp is one of the top wildlife camps and it is also an ideal choice for tourists who want to experience and see leopards.

Londolozi Private Game Reserve

Londolozi Private Game Reserve borders Kruger National Park, South Africa. Londolozi was one of the first game reserves to offer a premier leopard viewing experience back in the 1980s. If you love these rare animals, this is a place you should visit at least once in your lifetime.