Jambo 🦌 Mammals
Gerenuk
Litocranius walleri
Photo : Darren Obbard, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
AmboseliRare
TsavoRare
Points60 and up
It stands on its hind legs to reach leaves no one else can.
Tracker tip
🎯 Its name means "giraffe-necked" in Somali.
Where to see it
Amboseli : rare · Tsavo : rare
FAQ
Where can I see a gerenuk on safari?
The gerenuk lives in Amboseli, Tsavo. It's easiest to spot in Amboseli and Tsavo (rare).
How do I recognise a gerenuk?
It stands on its hind legs to reach leaves no one else can. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Litocranius walleri) offline.