Jambo 🐃 Mammals
African buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerCommon
Masai MaraCommon
AmboseliCommon
TsavoCommon
Points10 and up
Old solitary bulls, nicknamed "dagga boys", are known to be unpredictable.
Tracker tip
🎯 Herds can exceed 500 animals in the dry season, often near water late in the day.
Where to see it
Kruger : common · Masai Mara : common · Amboseli : common · Tsavo : common
In the collections
It belongs to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a african buffalo on safari?
The african buffalo lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (common).
How do I recognise a african buffalo?
Old solitary bulls, nicknamed "dagga boys", are known to be unpredictable. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Syncerus caffer) offline.