Jambo 🐘 Mammals
African elephant
Loxodonta africana
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerCommon
Masai MaraCommon
AmboseliCommon
TsavoCommon
Points10 and up
The largest land animal: an adult bull can weigh more than 6 tonnes.
Tracker tip
🎯 Ears spread and head high means it is annoyed. Back away slowly and always leave it a way out.
Where to see it
Kruger : common · Masai Mara : common · Amboseli : common · Tsavo : common
In the collections
It belongs to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a african elephant on safari?
The african elephant lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (common).
How do I recognise a african elephant?
The largest land animal: an adult bull can weigh more than 6 tonnes. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Loxodonta africana) offline.