Jambo 🦊 Mammals
Black-backed jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
Photo : Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up
Recognisable by its black and silver saddle, it lives in faithful pairs.
Tracker tip
🎯 Its high-pitched call at dusk is one of the classic sounds of the bush at night.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
FAQ
Where can I see a black-backed jackal on safari?
The black-backed jackal 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 black-backed jackal?
Recognisable by its black and silver saddle, it lives in faithful pairs. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Lupulella mesomelas) offline.