16/02/2020
Elusive, unpredictable and exuding an air of raw power, seeing a leopard in the wild is a safari experience that will stay with you for life. Combining sheer magnificence with unrivalled strength, itโs hard not to feel inferior while watching these formidable predators.
Out on our first safari, we had booked one of the best zones in Ranthambore, zone number 3. We were unsuccessful in our attempts to track down the tiger for 2 hours even after hearing numerous alarm calls from Sambar and spotted deers. All the excitement seemed to be fading, but little did we know about the spectacle we were about to witness.
We decided to go back to the place where we had seen a few pugmarks at the start of our safari. Just as we moved our canter, we couldn't believe our luck as one of the participants spotted a leopard! Tucked down low, hidden in the grass, he was in full-blown stealth mode. Sitting on a rock adjacent to the road, he looked straight at us for a few seconds and then went deep into the woods.