Ingwe Research Program

Now available. Join the effort to monitor and protect leopards across South Africa — one sighting at a time.

Spotted a leopard? Your sighting could make a difference.

Ingwe is a citizen science app that connects wildlife enthusiasts, guides, and conservation professionals across South African reserves. By logging your leopard sightings, you directly contribute to ongoing ecological research and help protect one of Africa's most elusive big cats.

What you can do:

• Submit leopard sightings from the field
• Upload photos or camera trap images
• Access leopard identification information
• Follow leopard activity within your reserve

Built for everyone Whether you're a first-time safari tourist or an experienced field guide, Ingwe is designed to be simple to use. Tourists can contribute sightings without registering. Reserve staff and researchers can access additional features through a verified account.

Your data is protected Ingwe is fully POPIA-compliant. Your personal information is kept secure and used solely for conservation research purposes. Full terms are presented at registration.

Join the effort to monitor and protect leopards across South Africa's private reserve network.