Jambo 🐺 Mammals
Aardwolf
Proteles cristatus
Photo : Derek Keats, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerLegendary
Masai MaraLegendary
AmboseliLegendary
TsavoLegendary
Points400 and up
A cousin of hyenas, it eats almost only termites: up to 300,000 in one night.
🧠 Coming soon · Jambo Tembo's AI is still learning to recognise this species: identification arrives in an upcoming app update.
Tracker tip
🎯 Nocturnal: mostly seen on night drives, sometimes at dusk near termite mounds.
Where to see it
Kruger : legendary · Masai Mara : legendary · Amboseli : legendary · Tsavo : legendary
FAQ
Where can I see a aardwolf on safari?
The aardwolf lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (legendary).
How do I recognise a aardwolf?
A cousin of hyenas, it eats almost only termites: up to 300,000 in one night. Jambo Tembo's AI is still learning to recognise this species: identification arrives in an upcoming app update.