Leopard Hunt opinions

[Michael Wathen]

Good day to everyone, I'm sure theres going to be an overwheming opinion but I was looking for advise for best area, country etc... for a Leopard hunt.

Thank you in advance.

 

[cknwax]

Contact Wayne at Nyamazana Safaris. The areas he hunts in Zimbabwe have a lot of cats. It’s beautiful country and his camps are terrific.

 

[Red Leg]

I would wager serious money that Nick Nolte is the most successful Leopard PH in Africa. His success rate is at the 90th percentile, and he has been at it for thirty years. His base of operations is in the foothills of Erongo Mountains of central Namibia. This is low fence cattle ranch country that teems with native plains game and big calf killing cats. Should you be bringing your spouse, Nick's lovely spouse Isabel has created paradise of a lodge. https://nicknoltehunting.com/about/

 

[TheGrayRider]

Are you looking only for bait leopard hunts or hound hunts also?

 

[Hunter-Habib]

For leopard over bait, I’d highly recommend Clint Taylor at Game Trackers Africa. Location- Tanzania

John Sharp in Zimbabwe is also excellent & a true gentleman.

For leopard over hounds, I’d highly recommend Jeff Rann. Location-Botswana

 

[PANTHER TRACKERS]

Good day to everyone, I'm sure theres going to be an overwheming opinion but I was looking for advise for best area, country etc... for a Leopard hunt.

Thank you in advance.

With your permission, I can PM you a couple of classic leopard safari options.

 

[whitetail]

You may want to contact Jacques Spamer of @JKO Safaris. I just got my full body mount this past week- took this Tom in Namibia with Jacques.

 

[gillettehunter]

After being on this forum for a good number of years the best advice for leopard that I've heard was to find the right PH. Some PH's are great "cat men". Thats the guy you want. Don't let price be the deciding factor. It's a lot more expensive to go 2 or even 3 times for a leopard than to pay a little more and get one the first time. I'd not book for just anytime. I'd want the PH to tell me when the prime time to hunt is. I recall one poster on here that hunted Namibia for a leopard. The Gemsbuck calves were being born and they couldn't get a cat on bait because of the abundance of food. Good luck with your planning.
Bruce

 

[AZDAVE]

I would also consider Drikus Swanepoel with Ekuja Safaris Namibia. I took my leopard with him.

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[Holly Brewer]

I strongly recommend Somerby Safaris. A few weeks ago I took a big leopard in Zimbabwe. The main area that we hunted in is known as the Naivasha area … a large concession that is approximately 250,000 acres. Somerby will also advise you as to the best time to hunt your cat. I had a fantastic experience! I also bagged an old buffalo and a nice crocodile.

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[Doug3006]

I would wager serious money that Nick Nolte is the most successful Leopard PH in Africa. His success rate is at the 90th percentile, and he has been at it for thirty years. His base of operations is in the foothills of Erongo Mountains of central Namibia. This is low fence cattle ranch country that teems with native plains game and big calf killing cats. Should you be bringing your spouse, Nick's lovely spouse Isabel has created paradise of a lodge. https://nicknoltehunting.com/about/

Like @Red Leg said, I think Namibia is worth checking out. In fact, I’ve placed my bet and booked a hunt in the Erongo foothills next April. I’ll be hunting with Werner von Seydlitz. He runs Immenhof Hunting. This will be my 3rd safari with Werner. That should tell you what I think about him and his operation. He is great to hunt with and a “cat man” who consistently delivers for his clients. Only 341 days to go!

 

[Michael Wathen]

Are you looking only for bait leopard hunts or hound hunts also?

To be honest never had an intrest in hunting cats, now I'm really wanting to do a leopard hunt. Been over to South Africa twice and loved it however I know I can't import back to the states. Thats why I was asking for everyones opinions and advise. Everyone's been most helpful.

 

[Shakka]

Save your money and buy once. Go to Zambia and shoot one in daylight...unless you are incredibly unlucky you will kill one

 

[aminkus]

For leopard over bait, I’d highly recommend Clint Taylor at Game Trackers Africa. Location- Tanzania

John Sharp in Zimbabwe is also excellent & a true gentleman.

For leopard over hounds, I’d highly recommend Jeff Rann. Location-Botswana

I have hunted with clint for years and he is a true old school PH. A true expert in hunting and just an overall amazing guy!. He is a wealth of knowledge on all things African Hunting. Please PM if you need any further explanations, But Clint is the absolute best