Jambo 🐍 Reptiles
Black mamba
Dendroaspis polylepis
Photo : Bernard DUPONT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
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Named after the black inside of its mouth, not its grey colour.
Tracker tip
🎯 Extremely venomous: never approach.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare
FAQ
Where can I see a black mamba on safari?
The black mamba lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (very rare).
How do I recognise a black mamba?
Named after the black inside of its mouth, not its grey colour. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Dendroaspis polylepis) offline.