Wild Cat Species in SA

Big Cats, Wild Cat Species found in South Africa

Of the cats found in Africa the most famous is probably the lion, also called the king of the jungle. The lion, as well as quite a few of the other famous big cats can be found in their natural habitat throughout South Africa in our excellent National Parks or private game reserves and farms.

Cat species found in Southern Africa:

• Lion (leeu)
• Cheetah (jagluiperd)
• Leopard (luiperd)
• Caracal (rooikat)
• Serval  (tierboskat)
• African Wildcat (vaalboskat)