Jambo 🐗 Mammals
Common warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerCommon
Masai MaraCommon
AmboseliCommon
TsavoCommon
Points10 and up
It kneels to graze and runs with its tail up like an antenna.
Tracker tip
🎯 It reverses into its burrow so it always faces the entrance, tusks first.
Where to see it
Kruger : common · Masai Mara : common · Amboseli : common · Tsavo : common
In the collections
It belongs to the Ugly Five (the savannah's unloved). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a common warthog on safari?
The common warthog 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 common warthog?
It kneels to graze and runs with its tail up like an antenna. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Phacochoerus africanus) offline.