Jambo 🐆 Mammals
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraRare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
Points60 and up
The fastest land animal, reaching over 100 km/h in short bursts.
Tracker tip
🎯 Unlike the leopard, it hunts by day. Look for it perched on a termite mound scanning the plains.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : 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 cheetah on safari?
The cheetah lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Masai Mara (rare).
How do I recognise a cheetah?
The fastest land animal, reaching over 100 km/h in short bursts. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Acinonyx jubatus) offline.