These pics of a gorgeous leopard were captured by the owner of Buckler's Africa Lodge by BON Hotels, Safraaz Suliman.

Leopards can be viewed in their natural habitat in a number of game reserves throughout southern Africa. The leopard is the most secretive and elusive big cat, and arguably one of the most beautiful members of the entire Panthera genus.

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