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One of the most persistent misunderstandings around leopard hunting is the assumption that operating “inside a male’s territory” equates to a reasonable chance of intersecting with him on any given day. Telemetry work on adult male leopards shows that this assumption does not hold up...

Russ, in many Zimbabwe and Mozambique areas the limiting factor is government-issued quota. If an animal comes off a regulated concession quota, you will pay the full trophy fee because that animal represents part of the annual offtake/business revenue. Where operators are hunting on private...

PantherTrackers is in the process of expanding operations into the Zimbabwe Lowveld and across the border into the Tuli Block of Botswana. Both regions carry the type of leopard numbers, terrain and hunting conditions that suit our style of hound work and maintain the Leopard Safari standards...

Grat, Although Panther Trackers is best known for our leopard hunts over hounds, we do handle Cape Buffalo safaris as well. A straight-up buffalo hunt is far less complex than a leopard safari, and we have access to several excellent areas with dependable harvest of quality Daggga boys. Happy...

Across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana, the hound-hunt has matured into one of Africa’s most disciplined and conservation-driven forms of leopard hunting. In this feature, Gavin Lipjes unpacks how the partnership between man and dog refines selectivity, elevates fair chase, and channels...

I’ll be in the United States from 15 February - 2 March 2026, attending the SCI Convention in Nashville and travelling to a few other locations during that time. If anyone would like to meet in person to discuss leopard safaris, or simply exchange ideas on Big Game hunting in Africa, I’ll be...

Good post - and some valid questions. A few thoughts from someone who has been at it a while: 1. Books & background: There isn’t really a “definitive” leopard hunting book. Understanding the big cat’s ecology is more advantageous than reading about bait placement or best hound breeds. Equip...

Leopard & Buffalo hunt in Mozambique East Africa

I appreciate the honesty Gents. Truth is, an “offer” is a relative thing. To some it’s a deal, to others it’s high end. This safari isn’t built for bargain hunters - it’s aimed at adventurers who want the combination of a Leopard over hounds and a full-scale Elephant hunt in a proven...

2026 Zimbabwe Leopard & Elephant Safari For the serious hunter who wants a Big Game African adventure - a Leopard over Hounds safari backed by classic Big Bore Elephant hunt in wild country bordering Hwange National Park. This area has long been known for superb Leopard genetics and solid...

Steven we use a true hound formed from numerous French and American scenthounds. Leopard hunt in Mozambique East Africa

Here, a female is 'treed & freed' completely unharmed. This is selective harvest in practice: only mature males are taken, ensuring sustainable leopard management and calculated conservation impact.