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Leopard

Q: How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

SafariDEX uses the Wildlife Experience Index (WEI), which combines encounter probability, sighting reliability, and data precision — weighted using published ecology research, official park reports, and multi-year trip records.

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The best place to see Leopard is Serengeti National Park (tanzania), scoring 85/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: September (up to 85/100). 7 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Leopard?

September is the peak month for Leopard sightings globally, with scores reaching 85/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Leopard
Month	Peak sighting score
January	65/100
February	60/100
March	58/100
April	58/100
May	66/100
June	74/100
July	78/100
August	80/100
September	85/100
October	83/100
November	65/100
December	66/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where can you see Leopard in the wild?

Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all leopard destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Leopard?

Serengeti National Park (tanzania) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 85/100.

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Top safari parks for Leopard
#	Park	Score
1	Serengeti National Parktanzania	85/100
2	Masai Mara National Reservekenya	82/100
3	Okavango Deltabotswana	78/100
4	Etosha National Parknamibia	72/100
5	Kruger National Parksouth africa	68/100
6	Ranthambore National ParkIndia	65/100
7	Ngorongoro Conservation Areatanzania	48/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

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Serengeti National Park

Top months: Sep, Oct, Aug

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Masai Mara National Reserve

Top months: Sep, Aug, Oct

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Okavango Delta

Top months: Jul, Aug, Jun

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Etosha National Park

Top months: Oct, Sep, Aug

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Where is the best place to see Leopard?

Serengeti National Park (tanzania) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 85/100. Compare all 7 destinations in the rankings below.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Leopard?

September is the peak month for Leopard sightings, with scores reaching 85/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability, sighting reliability, and data precision — weighted using published research, official park reports and multi-year trip records. Scores above 75 indicate reliable sightings; above 85 means outstanding conditions. How we score →