- Home
- |
- Serengeti National Park Leopard Safari
Track Elusive Leopards Across the Endless Plains
Overview
The Serengeti isn’t just famous—it’s legendary. Vast plains stretch to the horizon, dotted with acacia trees and teeming with life. Lions roar at dawn, elephants wander in herds, cheetahs chase across the grasslands. But it’s the leopard that captures the imagination.
This safari focuses on giving you the best chance to see leopards in their natural home. They love the trees, the rocky kopjes, the quiet corners of the park. With expert guides who know their patterns, you’ll track these cats while also enjoying everything else the Serengeti has to offer. Wildebeest herds, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and countless birds—it’s a living, breathing masterpiece of nature.
Each game drive brings something new. Sometimes it’s the calm of giraffes moving gracefully across the horizon. Sometimes it’s the drama of a predator on the hunt. And sometimes, if luck and patience meet, it’s the shadow of a leopard draped across a branch, golden eyes glowing in the fading light. This is why people come to Serengeti. And why they always want to come back.
-
Multiple game drives focused on spotting Serengeti leopards in trees and rocky outcrops
-
Explore iconic Serengeti landscapes, from vast plains to hidden valleys
-
Witness the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos
-
Seasonal chance to witness the Great Migration crossing the plains
-
Stay in handpicked lodges and tented camps close to wildlife action
-
Guided by expert trackers who know the park inside out
Itineraries
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to Serengeti National Park by road or charter flight (approx. 6–7 hours by road). Check in at your lodge or tented camp. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Morning game drive to spot leopards resting on trees or hunting. Guides will use their expertise to track these elusive cats. Afternoon game drive exploring plains for lions, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp.
Early morning drive to catch active predators and prime leopard activity. Picnic lunch in the park. Afternoon game drive across different ecosystems to maximize wildlife sightings. Optional night drive (where permitted) to observe nocturnal wildlife. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp.
Spend the day focused on areas known for leopard sightings. Observe and photograph these incredible animals in their natural habitat. Afternoon at leisure or optional cultural visit to a nearby Maasai village. Dinner and overnight.
Early morning game drive for a final wildlife encounter. After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro for departure. End of safari.
-
Airport transfers
-
Domestic flight or scenic drive to Serengeti
-
Accommodation in lodges and luxury tented camps
-
All meals during the safari
-
Park entrance fees
-
Professional safari guide and 4×4 vehicle
-
International flights
-
Travel insurance
-
Personal expenses such as tips and drinks
-
Optional activities not listed in itinerary
-
From $3,200 per person sharing (based on 2 travelers)
-
Single supplement: $600
-
Children under 12 with special pricing available
Price: From $3,100 per person
-
Game drives can last 3–6 hours depending on wildlife activity
-
Early mornings and late afternoons give the best chance to spot predators
-
The park is vast, so expect some long but scenic drives
-
Bring good binoculars and camera gear for leopard sightings