| Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa | | | | 200 meters away from our 4x4! Thankfully, the |
| Whereas it is true that leopards are by no means | | | | ranger noticed it because leopard eyes, he said, shine |
| restricted to national parks and game reserves, if | | | | differently. The cat was heading in our direction, so |
| there's one place definitely worth visiting if you love | | | | we stopped the engine and waited. After about ten |
| the animal and would like to spot one it would have | | | | minutes of silent patience, the animal calmly leaped |
| to be Sabi Sands. The game reserve is a jewel when | | | | over the road right in front of the car. It then sniffed |
| it comes to quality viewing, and offers reliable | | | | a bush or two, briefly marked its territory, and |
| opportunities to see this stunning cat in its natural | | | | ventured off in the thickets! A M A Z I N G!:) |
| habitat. | | | | The Okavango Delta, Botswana |
| In fact, the area is home to some of the highest | | | | The Okavango Delta offers ideal leopard habitat. The |
| leopard densities in Africa, and is renowned for its | | | | most famous area lies in the Moremi Game Reserve, |
| decidedly skilled trackers who can read the signs of | | | | around Mombo Camp to be exact. This magnificent |
| the wild like no other. The most ideal Sabi Sands spot | | | | setting has starred a few famous animal |
| is known as Londolozi. Londolozi lodges are absolutely | | | | documentaries, including the "Eye of the Leopard" |
| exquisite, and over the years the leopards have | | | | filmed by Dereck and Beverly Joubert. |
| become habituated to vehicles in this piece of wildlife | | | | Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya |
| paradise. They are very relaxed and can be | | | | Another fabulous destination for leopard lovers, and a |
| approached from very close range. | | | | local favorite for some of BBC's "Big Cat Diary" |
| South Luangwa Valley, Zambia | | | | episodes. The most suitable area is along the Talek |
| Out of all the national parks and game reserves I | | | | River, near Mara Intrepids Tented Camp. Game |
| have ever visited, it is by far THE place where I've | | | | viewing is great all year round here, though your |
| been most rewarded with leopard sightings. The | | | | chances of seeing African leopards might be even |
| setting is breathtaking, and the riverine area allows | | | | greater during the Great Wildebeest Migration |
| impressive game viewing not only for leopards but | | | | (between mid August and early November). |
| also for incredibly rich African wildlife in general. | | | | Serengeti National Park, Seronera Area |
| South Luangwa National Park is recognized for its | | | | The park is not only world-renowned for its "Endless |
| night drives. Since most big cats are active during the | | | | Plains"; it is as well for its leopard sightings that are |
| night, the park offers the best chances to view | | | | almost spotted on a daily basis. Seronera's only |
| leopards after dark. On one occasion, I was able to | | | | downturn is its overcrowding, making it less pleasant |
| spot two leopards in a single day (extremely rare, | | | | when it comes to the quality of game viewing. The |
| trust me). One during an early game drive where I | | | | place actually reminds me of Nairobi National Park, |
| spotted a female lying beside a waterhole, and the | | | | where it is not uncommon to find over 20 vehicles |
| second at night, thanks to our tracker's spotlight. An | | | | besides an animal of interest. It becomes easier to |
| unforgettable encounter! | | | | find the animals in this way, but is way less exciting! |
| Believe it or not, but at first the animal was almost | | | | |