queen of the night

Leopard anyone? After years in the Sabi-Sands where leopards were a speciality rather than a scarcity it has been incredible to watch the leopard viewing at Phinda develop over the last year to a point where they are not only been viewed often but are increasingly relaxed around the vehicles. This evening was the absolute cherry on the cake with the best leopard sighting I have ever had at Phinda. A beautiful female leopard not only allowed us to spend some serious quality time with her (30 mins or so) but repeatedly returned to the vicinity of the vehicle almost oblivious to the stunned silent vehicle nearby. There were no words to be spoken throughout – just the pure enjoyment of some incredible African theatre

Posted: Phinda by Brandon Ford, Date: 7 May 2008