LEOPARDS! Kirkman’s Kamp is renowned for its leopard viewing and as a ranger, this is one of the most exciting prospects of going to work. I get to spend quality time with these mysterious cats. Before arriving at Kirkman’s, I had spent many weekends and school holidays in the bush. I visited most of the national parks in the country, camping, hiking and fishing in areas that had leopards. I would regularly find their tracks, but very seldom see the most elusive of the big five. In fact before working here, I had only seen 4 leopards in my life! Yesterday the Kirkman’s Kamp ranging team (6 rangers) managed to find 9 different leopards! Needless to say, last night the bar was full of laughter and "you should have seen this leopard…" answered by "well we saw a different leopard and it was doing …" Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 25 August 2010

6 Comments

Please don't be greedy with all of these sightings as I need to see plenty myself when I visit on the 19th September. I love the experience at Kirkman's Kamp and look forward to seeing you all again soon!

By: Bill Mahoney, Date: 25 August 2010

That is surely a record for the lodge! Awesome going! Keep up the posts! Thanks for sharing Rhodesia!

By: Jacques-Pierre, Date: 25 August 2010

Gosh! I don't think I have ever seen one! I hope to rectify that soon! Hope you are well!

By: Matt, Date: 27 August 2010

Cannot wait! We'll be there on the 9th Sept and plan on seeing 10!

By: Lauren Mitchell, Date: 30 August 2010

We'll be there on the 18th - so keep up the sightings! We look forward to meeting you all!

By: Sandi Baynes, Adelaide, Aust., Date: 31 August 2010

We will be there mid September. We can't wait to meet you all and experience great animal sightings!

By: Susan & Larry Warhus, Date: 1 September 2010