6 best spots to see leopards in Africa

Maasai National Park, Kenya

The Maasai National Reserve in Kenya attracts a large number of tourists, and the leopards there have become accustomed to the traffic and the noise of visitors. However, the reserve's management regularly reminds tourists to be cautious when approaching leopards, especially when they appear with their cubs to forage during the day.

According to British leopard experts Jonathan and Angela Scott, approximately 50,000 leopards are killed each year in Africa alone to meet the demand for fur coats. In fact, Angela Scott spent six years completing her first book on 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 popular spot for leopard spotting.

If you're lucky, you might even spot an adult leopard around the rocky outcrops known as kopjes, which jut out from the savanna like ancient castles in a sea of ​​grass. The Lobo area in the North Serengeti, with its many rocky outcrops and extensive forests, is another very convenient location for leopard sightings.

Essentially, wherever there are thorny bushes and streams interspersed with shady trees, visitors always have the opportunity to spot these rare feline animals. The Four Seasons resort group also has a beautiful hotel in the Seronera area for guests to relax and observe leopards.

Samburu National Park and Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Kenya

Samburu National Park and Buffalo Springs National Preserve are excellent places to see leopards. The rocky outcrops, thorny bushes, and banks of the Uaso Nyiro River provide ideal spots for leopards to quench their thirst. The leopards here are quite tame, offering a chance to capture stunning photographs of these rare animals.

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

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

One of the favorite accommodations for tourists in South Luangwa is Mfuwe Lodge, operated by Bushcamp. What's special is that the staff there will help guests spot leopards at night.

Mombo Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

The Moremi Game Reserve is another great place to spot leopards. The entrance fee for visitors is quite reasonable.

Mombo Camp is one of the leading wildlife camps and an ideal choice for tourists who want to experience and observe leopards.

Londolozi Private Game Reserve

The Londolozi private game reserve borders Kruger National Park in South Africa. Londolozi was one of the first game reserves to offer top-tier leopard-watching experiences in the 1980s. If you love these rare animals, this is a place you should visit at least once in your lifetime.

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