Jambo 🦝 Mammals
African civet
Civettictis civetta
Photo : Michal Sloviak, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
Points150 and up
Nocturnal, it marks its territory with a substance once used in perfumery.
Tracker tip
🎯 Guided night drives are the best way to meet one.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare
In the collections
It belongs to the Night kings (nocturnal creatures). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a african civet on safari?
The african civet lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (very rare).
How do I recognise a african civet?
Nocturnal, it marks its territory with a substance once used in perfumery. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Civettictis civetta) offline.