Wildlife
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
The leopard tortoise ( Stigmochelys pardalis ) is a large and attractively marked tortoise found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape.
Wildlife
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
The leopard tortoise ( Stigmochelys pardalis ) is a large and attractively marked tortoise found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings6,814 records
Curve from 6,814 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Leopard Tortoise is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
6,814 records, iNaturalist
Places to stay
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