Jambo 🦎 Reptiles
Nile monitor
Varanus niloticus
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up
Africa's largest lizard, up to 2 metres, and an excellent swimmer.
Tracker tip
🎯 It raids crocodile nests on the riverbanks.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
FAQ
Where can I see a nile monitor on safari?
The nile monitor lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).
How do I recognise a nile monitor?
Africa's largest lizard, up to 2 metres, and an excellent swimmer. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Varanus niloticus) offline.