Jambo 🐖 Mammals
Aardvark
Orycteropus afer
Photo : Ludwig Xu En Muller, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerLegendary
Masai MaraLegendary
AmboseliLegendary
TsavoLegendary
Points400 and up
Its name means "earth pig" in Afrikaans. It eats up to 50,000 termites a night.
Tracker tip
🎯 One of the hardest animals to see in Africa. A true legend.
Where to see it
Kruger : legendary · Masai Mara : legendary · Amboseli : legendary · Tsavo : legendary
FAQ
Where can I see a aardvark on safari?
The aardvark lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (legendary).
How do I recognise a aardvark?
Its name means "earth pig" in Afrikaans. It eats up to 50,000 termites a night. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Orycteropus afer) offline.