Leopards of the
Kruger National Park

Leopard cub jumping on rocks on the S65 near Skukuza in the Kruger Park, taken on self-driveLeopard cub jumping on rocks on the S65 near Skukuza, taken on self-drive
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Here is a gallery of some of the leopard photographs that we, the authors of the Photographer's Guide to the Greater Kruger National Park, have captured on our many visits to the world-famous Kruger National Park. 

Leopard with kill in tree on the S51 near Sable Dam in the Kruger ParkLeopard with kill in tree on the S51 near Sable Dam Hide
Leopard in tree taken at blue hour in Lukimbi Safari Lodge concession in the Kruger ParkLeopard in tree at blue hour near Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Leopard stopped on rock to look, on the H4-1 near Skukuza in the Kruger ParkLeopard stopped on rock to look, on the H4-1 near Skukuza
Mating Leopards near Renosterkoppies in the Kruger ParkMating Leopards near Renosterkoppies
Leopard Yawning in tree near the S3 in the Kruger ParkLeopard Yawning in tree near the S3
Young Leopard eating baby elephant, on the S90 near Balule camp in Kruger ParkYoung Leopard eating baby elephant, on the S90 near Balule camp
Leopard scent marking on Lubye Lubye rock on the H4-1 near Lower Sabie in the Kruger ParkLeopard scent marking on Lubye Lubye rock on the H4-1 near Lower Sabie
Leopard with kill in tree near Tamboti Camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard with kill in tree near Tamboti Camp
Leopard cub playing with mom on the S147 between Olifants and Satara, in the Kruger ParkLeopard cub playing with mom on the S147 between Olifants and Satara
leopard mother with cub near Tshokwaneleopard mother with cub near Tshokwane
Leopard or a "Mere Cat"? on the Orpen entrance road R531 in the Kruger ParkLeopard or a "Mere Cat"? on the Orpen entrance road R531
meercat leopard painting by Riya Banerjee'meercat' leopard painting by Riya Banerjee
Leopard on Klipspringer Koppie in Kruger ParkLeopard on Klipspringer Koppie, between Pretoriuskop and Skukuza
The chase! Leopard chasing Impala at De Laporte waterhole on the H1-1 near Skukuza in Kruger ParkThe chase! Leopard chasing Impala at De Laporte waterhole on the H1-1 near Skukuza
Leopard cub lying in the Mopani trees near Shimuwini Bush Camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard cub lying in the Mopani trees near Shimuwini Bush Camp
Leopard cubs peeping from behind rocks near Shimuwini Bush Camp in Kruger ParkLeopard cubs peeping from behind rocks on the river road near Shimuwini Bush Camp

If you struggle to find leopards on your safaris or you feel your images are not impressive, then this eBook is for you! We have been visiting the Kruger Park for more than twenty years and in the first five years we didn't find one leopard!

Since then, we have found over 100 leopards and our co-author, Trevor Barnett, has also had well over 100 leopard sightings on his self-drive safaris and in this eBook we provide all our tips on how to find these elusive cats and then how to best photograph them. 

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"Planning a Kruger trip? A new guide by pro photographers holds the key to good pictures. 

Learn from the folks who spent 517 days in the park and make your photos sing!" 

- Romi Boom, Editor of Wildcard Magazine, South Africa

Some leopards are easy to find while others are hiding and need some skill to loacte them!

The miss! Leopard missed it's catch at De Laporte Waterhole on the H1-1 near Skukuza in the Kruger ParkThe miss! Leopard missed it's catch at De Laporte Waterhole on the H1-1 near Skukuza
Leopard cub peeping through the Mopani trees on the S142 near Mopani camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard cub peeping through the Mopani trees on the S142 near Mopani camp
Leopard cub in tree with impala kill on the S52 near Bateleur in the Kruger ParkLeopard cub in tree with impala kill on the S52 near Bateleur
Leopard "Thor" and elephant stand off at Sable Hide on the S51 near Phalaborwa Gate in the Kruger ParkLeopard "Thor" and elephant stand off at Sable Hide on the S51 near Phalaborwa Gate
Leopard cub about to pounce on his brother - the river road near Shimuwini Bush Camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard cub about to pounce on his brother - on the river road near Shimuwini Bush Camp
Leopard cub in tree on the S52 near Bateleur Bushveld Camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard cub in tree on the S52 near Bateleur Bushveld Camp
"Our one and only" Pafuri Leopard taken on a self-drive, on the H1-8 between Baobab Hill and Luvuvhu Bridge in the Northern Kruger"Our one and only" Pafuri Leopard that we saw on the H1-8 between Baobab Hill and Luvuvhu
Large male Leopard lying on rock in river bed on the S3 Sabie River road, between Phabeni Gate and Skukuza in the Kruger ParkLarge male Leopard lying on rock in river bed on the S3 Sabie River road
Leopard lying in tree on the S1 Doispan road in the Kruger ParkLeopard lying in tree on the S1 Doispan road
Leopard in tree on the S3 in Kruger ParkLeopard in tree looking at prey on the S3 near Phabeni Gate
Leopard on log on the S90 near Balule camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard on log on the S90 near Balule camp
Leopard walking on the H4-2 near Crocodile Bridge Camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard walking on the H4-2 near Crocodile Bridge Camp
Leopard taken on Photographic Safari at Cheetah Plains in the Sabi SandsLeopard taken on Photographic Safari at Cheetah Plains in the Sabi Sands
Leopard found walking through Mopani trees at the S62 gravel road turnoff near Letaba camp in the Kruger ParkLeopard found walking through Mopani trees at the S62 gravel road turnoff near Letaba camp

The majority of these leopard photographs were captured on self-drive safaris, on normal tourist roads, when we were on our vacations, which are anything from a few days over a long weekend, to annual holidays of 14-17 days duration.

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code' - click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"...the majority of images are really impressive, each chosen for a practical reason, sometimes annotated to stress a point.

The authors clearly know what they are doing. For decades they have mapped their sightings, and in explaining how they achieved their images, they’re sharing invaluable tips on understanding wildlife behavior, reading the signs and getting yourself in the best position for the shot. 
There is a phenomenal wealth of information here; real substance."

- Craig Rix, Editor,Travel Africa Magazine, UK


Leopard on Lubye lubye rocks, taken from the Lubye lubye bridge on the H4-1 near Lower Sabie in the Kruger ParkLeopard on Lubye lubye rocks taken from the Lubye lubye bridge on the H4-1 near Lower Sabie
Orpen entrance road Leopard, taken on self-drive between Orpen main gate and Orpen camp gate, in the Kruger ParkOrpen entrance road Leopard, taken on self-drive between Orpen main gate and Orpen camp gate
Leopard sitting in tree near Tshokwane Picnic site on the H1-3 in the Kruger ParkLeopard sitting in tree near Tshokwane Picnic site on the H1-3
Leopard jumping out of tree and leaving his kill for later with hyena in back ground on the Tamboti camp roadLeopard jumping out of tree and leaving his kill for later with hyena in back ground on the Tamboti camp road
Leopard drinking at Nandzana waterhole in Kruger ParkLeopard drinking at Nandzana waterhole

Leopard between two branches on S34There were two leopards in trees on the S34 just a few hundred meters apart and Trevor had to keep driving between the two to find good photo opportunities.
Leopard dropping impala head S34 Leopard dropping his impala head
leopard with impala head
leopard with impala kill

Leopard feeding on buffalo carcass near Satara camp in Kruger ParkLeopard feeding on buffalo carcass near Satara camp

Should you wish to get the Kruger eBook, click on the above book cover, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"This is an indispensable guide to getting the best out of Kruger, camera in hand or not!”

Caroline Webb, Associate Editor, Getaway Magazine, South Africa

Mating leopards near S147 road in Kruger ParkMating leopards near S147 and H1-4 intersection
mating leopardsMating leopards

Trevor captured this leopard with his zebra kill on the H7 between Satara and Orpen camps. If you spend some time at a sighting like this you can capture various poses and behaviours. 

leopard with zebra kill 1Leopard with zebra kill in tree between Satara and Orpen
leopard with zebra kill 5
leopard with zebra kill 4
leopard with zebra kill 2
leopard with zebra kill 3
leopard with zebra kill 6
leopard with zebra kill 7And then the spotted hyena made his appearance to pick up snacks that fell out the tree.

Sunrise and sunset Leopards

leopard at sunrise
leopard with kill at sunset
leopard at sunset near Orpen

Leopard sitting on tree observing impala in the Kruger National Park
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