Jambo 🐈 Mammals
Caracal
Caracal caracal
Photo : Leo za1, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerLegendary
Masai MaraLegendary
AmboseliLegendary
TsavoLegendary
Points400 and up
Its black-tufted ears are its signature. It can catch birds in mid-air.
Tracker tip
🎯 Very secretive and mostly nocturnal: seeing one by day is exceptional.
Where to see it
Kruger : legendary · Masai Mara : legendary · Amboseli : legendary · Tsavo : legendary
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 caracal on safari?
The caracal 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 caracal?
Its black-tufted ears are its signature. It can catch birds in mid-air. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Caracal caracal) offline.