Where to see Leopard
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 200+ safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Manyeleti Game ReserveOccasionalLodges
Greater Kruger & Mpumalanga Lowveld, South Africa · Occasional
- 2Masai Mara National ReserveOccasionalPark
Maasai Mara Ecosystem, Kenya · Occasional
- 3Mara Triangle ConservancyOccasionalLodges
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania · Occasional
- 4Yala National Park - Block 1OccasionalPark
Southern & Southeastern Dry Zone, Sri Lanka · Occasional
- 5Katagamuwa SanctuaryOccasionalLodges
Southern & Southeastern Dry Zone, Sri Lanka · Occasional
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Leopard facts
Quick facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best months to spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation status
Faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Leopards face significant threats from habitat loss, poaching for their skins and body parts, and human-wildlife conflict as their territories shrink. Conservation efforts focus on protecting key habitats and reducing poaching through anti-poaching patrols and community engagement. Responsible safari tourism plays a vital role by providing economic incentives for conservation, funding anti-poaching initiatives, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting these magnificent predators.
Conservation hubAbout the leopard
The leopard is one of the five extant cat species in the genus Panthera. It has a pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes. Its body is slender and muscular, reaching a length of 92–183 cm (36–72 in) with a 66–102 cm (26–40 in) long tail and a shoulder height of 60–70 cm (24–28 in). Males typically weigh 30.9–72 kg (68–159 lb), and females 20.5–43 kg (45–95 lb).
Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.