MUST SEE! Leopard Hunts Gazelle on Safari Tour, Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa. Full animal hunt.

A beautiful female leopard creeps out of the bush in the early morning on the Masai Mara, Africa, and spots a group of unsuspecting impala and gazelle. Crouching stealthily in the long grass, the animal hunts, creeping closer and closer, waiting for the perfect moment, and then pounces swiftly on its prey. It then carries the carcass off into the bushes where it plays with it and begins to eat it.

Filmed by Safaricam on Africa safari tour holiday in the Maasai Mara Kenya in August 2013 near Intrepids Camp.

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I was lucky enough while on an African Safari holiday tour in the Masai Mara (Kenya) last year to witness Bahati the leopard hunt in the region of Intrepids camp. We arrived as she came down from a tree and then emerged from bushes by the track. As you can see from the video, she rolled in the dust and then appeared to spot gazelle nearby. Instantly her posture changed, she slunk down onto her haunches and crept into the long grass. It was amazing to see how low she could stay, and the stealth with which she moved. As she approached the oblivious gazelle, we watched on from the jeep, and despite standing and looking down at the scene, eventually we lost sight of her too in the grass. Such incredible camouflage when seen in their natural environment!

We waited patiently, holding our breaths, and with my camera trained on the gazelle. Minutes passed but we were all intently waiting and watching. Suddenly, as you see in the video, she exploded out of the grass and around the closest gazelle, who didn't stand a chance, gripping it by the windpipe. Such speed and power was phenomenal to watch - you can see how I jumped on the video!

After her prey was subdued, Bahati paused to give us a few more photo opportunities and then dragged the gazelle off back to through the bushes. It made me realise how small a leopard is compared to some of the larger cats, as it seemed quite unwieldy for it. We watched it toy with its food in the bushes for a few minutes, and then it disappeared into thick bush (presumably back up a tree again - though sadly I didn't get to witness that).

The whole event lasted about 15 or 20 minutes I should think, and I barely breathed through all of it. It felt a real privilege to be there to witness such a moment..

Hopefully you can enjoy the video and get a taste of the moment for yourself.

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[Grace-hcdn]

My goodness that was quick!!! Thanks for showing in slow motion. Wow.

[Jackson-pugd]

Ignore all the ridiculous negative comments. This was an amazing video, well done capturing it so well.

[claesandersson]

Great film of a leopard hunting! The master of stealth!
Dear core Linda: This is just how nature works...

[nawazoTV]

A wise man once said, "When you see a leopard, It's too late to run"

[boy]

Leopards are so versatile as hunters. I love watching uncensored Animals of nature hunt.

[dimidomo]

Spectacular footage. Some of the best video I've seen from an amateur. After the ambush and kill, the leopard seemed to be tenderizing his meal in the tall grass next to his favorite escape route, a tall tree. Nature in all its splendor. Very good camera work. The leopard is truly stealthy and determined.

[mandlas.]

The Leopard's stealth and swiftness is second to none.

[kuyaken]

Too big, too fast, too strong, too good!!
Smart and easy hunting.. Well done mr. Leopard 🐆

[elliepearce]

leopards are amazing animals so so clever and patient

[southwestroadtrips]

Great video, no weird music or silly narration. Just nature in action

[kasturiranganp]

Beautiful shot. Leopard, the king of stealth.

[debrazzatoursandsafaris]

Amazing view of The Mara!! Thanks alot for promoting our country to a greater audience. We all love The Magical Kenya!😍

[sblive]

Wow that was fast! Those Leopards are amazing hunters their speed and agility is insane, and so beautiful.

[paulsimmons]

The leopard is a master of stealth hunting, beautiful example in this video.

[gillesashley]

That leopard deserves a Guinness book of records world best hunter. Woowww.

[thatsmygorilla]

Great groundwork from Leopard there and excellent submission. We all know Gazelle is better on his feet, clearly Leopard had focused his training on that quick pounce attack to get into the clinch, lovely rotation then as he brought him to the ground and then straight into his signature chokehold for the finish. Respect to Gazelle for refusing to tap out but there was no way he was getting out of that. He'd been talking a lot of trash going into this fight but most of us were expecting a win for Leopard given his superior speed and technical ability. A lot of hopes for him now moving forward and surely he will be in the mix for a title fight at Masai Mara 200. Back to you in the studio.

[SelenaParekh]

Incredibly useful, much appreciated! This is exactly what I was looking for to enhance my understanding.

[rigobertosolorzano]

Perfect hunt! I am so impressed by how effective this leopard was. Stealthily stalking its prey getting into range for the kill.

[paysandekinshasa]

Wonderful video. Leopards are truely majestic. Thank for the upload.

[reg]

Exactly why they my favorite animal I LITERALLY had to keep putting it in slow motion bc it was so fast LOVE LEOPARDS