Leopards are the most elusive Big Five and a highlight of any serious Masai Mara photography tour. These masters of stealth often perch in trees, requiring photographers to scan carefully and be patient. Shooting from below with a long lens (400mm+) gives dramatic, cinematic perspectives. A fast lens (f/4 or lower) helps maintain sharpness when leopards rest in shaded branches or against backlit skies.
Patience is key, as leopards spend long periods still, suddenly springing into action. Capturing details like their patterned fur, flicking tails, or a yawning mouth adds artistic intimacy. Using zoom or macro lenses for close-ups of fur and eyes makes your Masai Mara photography tour packages—especially those with stays at Mara Siligi Camp—uniquely memorable, allowing you to tell subtle, moody stories of these elusive cats.
