Stalking the Spots: The Best Leopard Safari Locations, What the Land & Weather Are Like, and the most suitable Field & Moor Boots.
If leopard sightings are your dream,
Top leopard locations are -
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Africa: Sabi Sand (South Africa), South Luangwa (Zambia), Moremi/Okavango (Botswana), Laikipia (Kenya).
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Asia: Jawai/Bera & Kabini (India), Yala & Wilpattu (Sri Lanka).
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Best Seasons to Go:
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Africa: Dry season months (May–Oct) for thinner vegetation and prey around water.
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India & Sri Lanka: Oct–Mar (India), Dec–Aug (Sri Lanka), avoiding peak monsoons.
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Topography & Climate:
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Sabi Sand: Savannah & riverine forest, cool mornings, thorny ground.
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South Luangwa: Oxbow lagoons, woodlands, dry dusty tracks in Jul–Oct.
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Moremi/Okavango: Floodplains, mopane, wet grass in mornings.
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Jawai/Bera: Rocky granite hills, arid landscape.
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Kabini & Sri Lanka: Lush, humid forests; slippery trails post-monsoon.
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Boot Recommendations (Field & Moor):
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Harrier: Lightweight, breathable, great for hot/dry safaris and rocky India.
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Marsh Harrier: 9" ankle support, perfect for walking safaris (e.g. South Luangwa).
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Osprey: 11" tall, waterproof, ideal for marshy floodplains (e.g. Moremi).
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Golden Eagle: Pull-on comfort, rugged sole, versatile for lodge-to-vehicle use and humid Asia.
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Travel Tip: Pack one tall boot (Osprey/Marsh Harrier) and one lighter boot (Harrier/Golden Eagle) for flexibility across terrains.
