🦌 Mammals
Impala
Aepyceros melampus

Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerCommon
Masai MaraCommon
AmboseliCommon
TsavoCommon
Points10 and up
It can leap 3 metres high. The black "M" on its rump earned it the nickname "McDonald's of the bush".
Tracker tip
🎯 An impala alarm call often means a predator is close. Stop and watch.
Where to see it
Kruger : common · Masai Mara : common · Amboseli : common · Tsavo : common
FAQ
Where can I see a impala on safari?
The impala 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 impala?
It can leap 3 metres high. The black "M" on its rump earned it the nickname "McDonald's of the bush". With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Aepyceros melampus) offline.