Originally Posted by Winchestermodel70
Do you need a leopard to complete your Big Five? if so, the answer is obvious.

As you undoubtedly know, leopard hunting is quite technical and not always successful It took three (3) safaris before I got a leopard.

Boils down to what you want more in your trophy room, I suppose.

I don't recommend a buff/leopard hunt together. It can be done, but reduces your chances of success on either.

For best chances of success, IMO, a leopard hunt should be a single purpose exercise. Shooting and hanging baits, refreshing baits, building blinds and sitting in the blind are all time consuming endeavors.

Your best chances of success are in an area that permits hunting at night.

Lou Hallmore's book "Chui" is very informative.

Good hunting!


I've been blessed enough to have gotten in some good hunting starting early on. No Big 5. Rhino and lion are stupid expensive. Helps to be lucky in the bush (and shoot straight). smile

Been 7-8 years since my last Africa trip, but I've got the itch.


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