Jambo 🐢 Reptiles
Leopard tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up
The largest land tortoise in the region, with a spotted shell.
Tracker tip
🎯 Often on roads after rain. Do not move it.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
In the collections
It belongs to the Little Five (the "little" namesakes of the big five). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a leopard tortoise on safari?
The leopard tortoise 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 leopard tortoise?
The largest land tortoise in the region, with a spotted shell. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Stigmochelys pardalis) offline.