Just Passing Through --- Leopard Zambia.

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Gottshotz

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Having spotted a large male Leopard on an early morning drive in Kafue NP in Western Zambia , our driver took a detour into the long grass, hoping to intercept it for a better view. Much to our delight the Leopard appeared and then came alongside the jeep to sniff some essence on the grass, beside the front wheel !

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Not content with a faint aroma he then lay down to get a better "nose full" ! Mind you, he still kept a wary eye on the jeep .
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Eventually he got up and wandered off, possibly following a scent trail to a fruitful liaison ? Amazing sheen off his beautiful pelt . All taken with D500 and Tamron 150-600mm. @ 150mm., f5, 1/500 Sec., ISO 250. Handheld. 03/09/17.

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Gottshotz said:
I had gone to Zambia mostly to see Leopards, but I never imagined getting one as close as this --- a wonderful memory of a great encounter !
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David, beaut images. You can see them that close in Kruger too, but not as often as on these mega drives you were on.
In SA, SabiSands - there are several operaters in the area, will also nearly always guarantee your leopards. That is maybe the best place in Africa so see leopards.
 
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Callie said:
David, beaut images. You can see them that close in Kruger too, but not as often as on these mega drives you were on.
In SA, SabiSands - there are several operaters in the area, will also nearly always guarantee your leopards. That is maybe the best place in Africa so see leopards.
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When we went on to South Luangwe for a further 3 days we had another 16 Leopard sightings, most of which were in daylight --- I was a very happy bunny then !
 
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Yezdi said:
Awesome series David...Love them all...👌👌👌😍
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Thanks Yezdi , 3 a 's from you is high praise indeed, and greatly appreciated ---- pressure on to keep up with each post --- hope the lock down ends soon as, like everyone else, I need new material !!
 
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