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Seeing big cats

The safari holy grail

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Seeing lions, tigers, leopards and other big cats

They are very often the masters of their territory and, whether through the difficulty of photographing them, their beauty or their behaviour, they fascinate us as observers.

In Africa, lions, cheetahs, leopards and African wild dogs are often among the top expectations on a safari. Pumas and jaguars are just as sought-after in South America. A “nature” trip to India always falls flat if you don't spot the Bengal tiger. And what about the snow leopard, the black panther or the Siberian tiger!

We have selected here a few examples of tailor-made trips and safaris that will help you optimise your chances of observing this or that predator. But nothing can be guaranteed. Nature remains unpredictable, and that is no doubt what makes these animals all the more fascinating.

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What we love

Faire un safari tigre, Safari Tigre en Inde © Alain Pons

Faire un safari tigre

A majestic creature
Concessions privées du Masai Mara, Mara Plains Camp, Kenya © Great Plains Conservation

Concessions privées du Masai Mara

Protected nature, preserved Maasai heritage
Parc national du Serengeti, Safari en ballon dans le Serengeti, Tanzanie © Singita

Parc national du Serengeti

The Serengeti, plains stretching to infinity

Moments to experience

Safari avec un photographe, à South Luangwa, Kaingo South Luangwa, Zambie

Safari avec un photographe, à South Luangwa

Become an expert in wildlife photography

Edward Selfe, votre guide photographe, également accompagnateur de safari à pied et en 4x4, vous accompagnera pendant la journée pour vous aider à prendre de fantastiques photos pendant votre safari au parc national de South Luangwa. Edward est un guide et photographe professionnel qui habite dans la vallée de Luangwa.Également naturaliste, il vous transmettra son amour pour les espaces ...

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Safari Jaguar au Pantanal, Jaguar au Pantanal, Brésil © Christophe Courteau

Safari Jaguar au Pantanal

Prince of the Pantanal

C’est dans la partie nord du Pantanal que les chances d’observation du plus grand félin du continent sud-américain, le prince du Pantanal, sont optimums. Cap sur Cuiaba, la capitale du Mato Grosso, puis route vers Poconé pour emprunter la Transpantaneira, unique route traversant cette partie du Pantanal. Arrivée à Porto Jofre où commence la ...

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Les léopards de Sabi Sand, Léopard © &Beyond / Ron Magill

Les léopards de Sabi Sand

Tucked away in the tree canopy

Le léopard incarne la grâce, la puissance, le silence et le mystère. Maître du camouflage grâce à sa robe tachetée, il se fond parfaitement dans son environnement, que ce soit au sol ou perché dans les arbres. Repérer ce félin élu n’est pas une tâche facile, cela demande patience et chance.

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Observation du puma au parc national Torres del Paine, Puma en Patagonie, Chili © Christophe Courteau

Observation du puma au parc national Torres del Paine

The Lord of Patagonia

Partez sur les traces du puma, majestueux félin de Patagonie, dans le parc national Torres del Paine. Celui-ci ne s'apprécie réellement qu'à pied, en communion avec les éléments naturels qui font tout le charme de cette terre du bout du monde. Difficile à observer car solitaire et se fondant dans le paysage, le puma est ...

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6 essential spots for observing big cats

  • MASAI MARA, KENYA
  • PATAGONIA, CHILE
  • PANTANAL, BRAZIL
  • SERENGETI, TANZANIA
  • MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
  • SABI SAND RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA

A few trip ideas

100% tailor-made to your wishes

Safari in India: spotting the black panther and the tiger

Country

Inde

Suggested duration

13 days / 11 nights

Big cats are invariably associated with Africa. True enough — but this overlooks the richness of the Indian subcontinent, and India in particular, home to the greatest number of felid species on Earth: tigers, leopards, lions, snow leopards, and fifteen of the roughly forty wild cat species recorded worldwide today. Of course, the Bengal tiger […]

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Family Safari in Botswana, in the Okavango Delta

Country

Botswana

Suggested duration

11 days / 8 nights

Étendues Sauvages guides you on a family safari in Botswana, to one of the most spectacular destinations in Southern Africa. At the heart of the Okavango Delta, your children discover a wild and pristine world: elephants, lions, hippos, rare birds. Botswana’s wildlife offers scenes of rare intensity, ones that leave a lasting impression on young […]

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Botswana Safari in Charming Lodges: Chobe, Khwai and the Okavango Delta

Country

Botswana Zimbabwe

Suggested duration

11 days / 8 nights

This Botswana safari in charming lodges traces a rare itinerary across three of Southern Africa’s most spectacular destinations: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. A sequence designed to alternate rhythms, landscapes and modes of exploration, without ever sacrificing comfort or authenticity. The journey opens at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage […]

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Private safari in Tanzania and beach stay in Zanzibar

Country

Tanzanie

Suggested duration

11 days / 9 nights

A private safari in Tanzania with your own 4×4 and French-speaking guide, exploring the must-see sites of the north. A safari combined with a few days of relaxation at a small, charming hotel on Zanzibar. A safari taking in Tarangire and Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, with the travel philosophy dear to Etendues […]

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A sumptuous immersion in the Busanga Plains

Country

Zambie

Suggested duration

4 days / 3 nights

The famous Busanga Plains. A vast territory of endless grasslands where Shumba Camp awaits you. This gem by Wilderness Safaris stands at the heart of the plains, promising total isolation and immersion in the surrounding wilderness. A 3-night extension to discover another facet of this land of contrasts. Not to be missed!

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Tiger safari immersion in Bandhavgarh

Country

Inde

Suggested duration

10 days / 8 nights

A journey that any wildlife photographer wishing to capture the tiger on their memory card should take at least once in their life! A journey devoted exclusively to Bandhavgarh National Park. Indeed, it remains to this day the most renowned park for observing and photographing the Bengal tiger. During this immersion, you will take thirteen […]

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A few trip ideas for seeing big cats

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