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Serval

Leptailurus serval

Serval (Leptailurus serval)

Photo : Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
Points150 and up

The longest legs of any cat relative to its size, ideal for pouncing on rodents.

Tracker tip

🎯 Look for it in tall grass near wetlands, early in the morning.

Where to see it

Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare

In the collections

It belongs to the Cats (all the wild cats). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.

FAQ

Where can I see a serval on safari?

The serval 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 serval?

The longest legs of any cat relative to its size, ideal for pouncing on rodents. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Leptailurus serval) offline.

Don't confuse it with