Jambo 🦡 Mammals
Honey badger
Mellivora capensis
Photo : Tony Rebelo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
Points150 and up
Famous for its boldness: it will stand up to lions.
Tracker tip
🎯 It often raids camps at night. Never leave food outside.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare
FAQ
Where can I see a honey badger on safari?
The honey badger 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 honey badger?
Famous for its boldness: it will stand up to lions. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Mellivora capensis) offline.