Search for leopard in the Sabi Sands
The Sabi Sands is widely regarded as one of the most rewarding regions for spotting leopard in Africa. With good populations and the ability to go on night game-drives which coincides when these big cats are most active, all you need is good timing!
Area
Greater Kruger
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Leopard are one of the most sought after of the big cats, and understandably so. These fearsome predators are majestic and elegant. However, as they are most active at night, they often seek out quiet and hidden away spots during the daytime, making them harder to locate. In the Sabi Sands, there are good populations of leopard to be found, as they favour the riverine woodland habitats here, and have plentiful prey. The best time to see them is in the dusk and early evenings, on afternoon and night game-drives, so keep your wits about you and hope that timing and a bit of luck are on your side.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourLimitless Mozambique and South Africa
Revel in a journey that pushes the limits through this exceptional corner of South Africa and Mozambique. Unprecedented luxury and service from two of the best safari lodges in this land, you will receive the true Singita signature style at Sibi Sands and an opulent week on the powder soft beach at Benguerra Island Lodge, Mozambique, where we will take things to the next level ensuring you delve in to the best kept secrets on this paradise island.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationLion Sands River Lodge
Lion Sands River Lodge is a beautifully designed safari lodge in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. On the bank of the Sabi River, the location offers unparalleled game viewing, and the lodge a luxurious experience with fantastic service.
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View AccommodationChitwa Chitwa
Chitwa Chitwa enjoys a place of pride on the banks of the largest lake in the exclusive Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Family owned and run this is an intimate ultra stylish game lodge in the unspoiled bush that will exceed your safari desires.
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View Accommodation&Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge
Comprising 20 thatched cottages with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, Ngala Safari Lodge is a great choice for families and couples alike. Couples will also enjoy the luxurious Safari Suite, overlooking the Mopane riverbed.
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View AccommodationLion Sands Tinga Lodge
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is a nine suite lodge on the banks of the Sabie River in the Kruger National Park. This is a beautiful safari lodge in one of the most notable big game viewing areas in South Africa.
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View AccommodationMala Mala Camp
Step into nature at Mala Mala, where luxury and history combine, and wildlife roams for an unrivaled safari. Mala Mala Camp exploits its location to the fullest, sitting long the banks of the ephemeral Sand River bringing the encounters to your door.
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View AccommodationLion Sands Narina Lodge
Lion Sands Narina Lodge sits on the bank of the Sabie River, in South Africa's Kruger National Park. The nine suites offer guests a luxurious base from which to explore this extraordinary wildlife hot spot.
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View AccommodationSingita Lebombo Lodge
Set over one of Africa's most dramatic landscapes in the eastern Kruger National Park, Singita Lebombo's 13 suites and private villa have all been constructed in the form of huge, spacious glass boxes overlooking the river below.
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View AccommodationSingita Ebony Lodge
Singita Ebony Lodge is an exquisite lodge situated in the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve, famous for its abundance of game. This exclusive lodge has just 12 stunning suites with magnificent views overlooking the bushveld and offers wonderful gameviewing.
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View AccommodationDulini River Lodge
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the game rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve's western sector, Dulini River Lodge's six large suites, each has a private plunge pool and sit in the shade of a grove of ebony trees along the edge of the Sand River.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceActivities at Lion Sands
Activities at Lion Sands are a fantastic way to take full advantage of the African bush. From game drives to adventurous sleep outs, you will go home feeling like you have fully experienced what the famous Sabi Sands region has on offer.
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View ExperienceActivities at &Beyond Ngala
Enjoy a variety of game drives and bush walks at Ngala in the Timbavati. &beyond’s fabulous guides will teach you everything there is to know about the bush and there is even the chance to go on a night safari, a definite must.
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View ExperienceActivities at Garonga
Enjoy a variety of game drive and bush walks at Garonga in the Makalali Conservancy. The property also hosts a variety of unique experiences such as sleep outs over a water hole and bush baths, perfect for a romantic retreat or honeymoon.
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View ExperienceSleep Out Experience
Spend a night sleeping under the stars on a beautiful deck overlooking the Veldt.
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View ExperienceSpend a night in a Treehouse - Lion Sands
Lion Sands offers an experience in the heart of the Sabi Sands that is like no other: the opportunity to spend a night high above the ground in one of their magical treehouse platforms in the bush.
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View ExperienceCascades and Canyon Helicopter Experience
Experience an exhilarating flight over the Sabie River Valley and along the edge of the escarpment as you swoop over winding rivers, sheer cliffs, deep gorges and cascading waterfalls.
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View Experience4WD Game Drives
Go on private or shared game drives in the world famous Greater Kruger Area, South Africa to see the Big 5 - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino - and a host of other animals. The Kruger is also a brilliant spot for birders so pack some binoculars.
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