Jambo 🐹 Mammals
Rock hyrax
Procavia capensis
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
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Despite looking like a marmot, its closest relative is... the elephant.
Tracker tip
🎯 It sunbathes on rocks in the early morning.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
FAQ
Where can I see a rock hyrax on safari?
The rock hyrax lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).
How do I recognise a rock hyrax?
Despite looking like a marmot, its closest relative is... the elephant. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Procavia capensis) offline.