When on safari in Uganda the lion and leopard is on the top of many visitors’ wish list for the game-drives, targeting to see a leopard in Uganda. The more elusive leopard is trickier to get a sight of than the lion so it is really a highlight to see a leopard in Uganda. If your dream is to see a leopard make sure to tell your guide so the game-drive can be adapted to the areas where chances of seeing one are bigger.
Parks in Uganda where leopard can be seen
Leopard in Queen Elizabeth National Park
In Queen Elizabeth National Park there are some special spots you should look to increase the chance of seeing a leopard. One of these is called the leopard loop. You also have chance to see the beautiful cat by the adventurous channel track. Furthermore other locations to search are Kasenyi research track around the crater at Queen’s pavilion and by the old mating ground in Kasenyi. There is as well a resident leopard around Kyambura Gorge. In the Ishasha area, the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national park, there are also good chances of sighting leopard. In Ishasha you can head for Kigezi game reserve or for Ntungwe mating ground. It is best if you go there in the morning or late evening if the aim is to see a leopard in Uganda.
Leopard in Murchison Falls National Park
In Murchison Falls National Park there are some locations to target for your Uganda leopard sighting. These locations are by the palms towards Tangi gate, along Buligi track in the elephant corridor and by Queen’s track through the sausage tree areas.
Leopard in Kidepo Valley National Park
You can as well search for leopards in Uganda in Kidepo Valley National Park. Here you head out for a gam-drive exploring the untouched wilderness. For seeing leopard in Kidepo you can target to search Buffalo track and East Kakine track.
Leopard in Lake Mburo National Park
In Lake Mburo National Park the leopard search should focus on Warukuri track, Zebra track and Lake side drive in the evening. There is as well a resident leopard around Mihingo Lodge and Rwakobo Rock Lodge. In Lake Mburo National Park it is also possible with a night game-drive with spotlight to search for this rare great cat; the leopard in Uganda.
Searching for leopard in Uganda
The elusive leopard lives a solitary life spending the day up in the trees and hunting at night. The search for a leopard in Uganda itself is exciting as you are driven out on the savanna keeping your eyes open to spot a leopard. Searching for a leopard reminds you that Uganda’s animals are living in a vast wilderness enjoying their freedom.
SAFARIS WITH CHANCE TO SEE LEOPARD IN UGANDA
QUEEN ELIZABETH SAFARI – 4 DAYS
Have time to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park. Go for a boat-cruise on Kazinga channel, enjoy an early morning game-drive and trek chimps in Kalinzu forest. As well as relax by the lodge enjoying the magnificent view over Queen Elizabeth National Park.
7 DAYS Uganda Safari
During this popular safari you’ll experience the amazing mix that Uganda can offer. Head for game-drives on the savannas in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. Plus the highlight of trekking of Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
12 DAYS Uganda Safari
Search for the Big 5 and trek for mountain gorillas as well as chimps. Four of the Big 5 roam freely in National Parks in Uganda, this is the lion, leopard, buffalo and elephant. The 5th of the Big 5 is the rhino, that was hunted to extinction in Uganda in the 80’s. Luckily the rhino is now being reintroduced thanks to the great efforts of Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
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