Jambo 🐭 Small creatures
Elephant shrew
Elephantulus sp.
Photo : Wynand Uys, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
Points150 and up
Despite its name, it is closer to the elephant than to the shrew.
Tracker tip
🎯 Very fast, it darts along trails that it maintains itself.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare
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 elephant shrew on safari?
The elephant shrew 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 elephant shrew?
Despite its name, it is closer to the elephant than to the shrew. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Elephantulus sp.) offline.