Jambo 🦌 Mammals
Topi / Tsessebe
Damaliscus lunatus
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraCommon
Points10 and up
One of the fastest antelopes. Males stand guard on termite mounds.
Tracker tip
🎯 In the Mara it is everywhere. In Kruger, the tsessebe subspecies is rare.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : common
FAQ
Where can I see a topi / tsessebe on safari?
The topi / tsessebe lives in Kruger, Masai Mara. It's easiest to spot in Masai Mara (common).
How do I recognise a topi / tsessebe?
One of the fastest antelopes. Males stand guard on termite mounds. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Damaliscus lunatus) offline.