Jambo 🐦 Birds
Goliath heron
Ardea goliath
Photo : H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerRare
Masai MaraRare
AmboseliRare
TsavoRare
Points60 and up
The largest heron in the world, it can wait motionless for hours.
Tracker tip
🎯 It hunts fish big enough to choke it, if it gets too greedy.
Where to see it
Kruger : rare · Masai Mara : rare · Amboseli : rare · Tsavo : rare
FAQ
Where can I see a goliath heron on safari?
The goliath heron lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (rare).
How do I recognise a goliath heron?
The largest heron in the world, it can wait motionless for hours. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Ardea goliath) offline.