🐂 Mammals
Blue wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus

Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerCommon
Masai MaraCommon
AmboseliCommon
TsavoCommon
Points10 and up
Star of the Great Migration: over a million cross the Mara between July and October.
Tracker tip
🎯 Mara River crossings mostly happen in August and September.
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 blue wildebeest on safari?
The blue wildebeest 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 blue wildebeest?
Star of the Great Migration: over a million cross the Mara between July and October. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Connochaetes taurinus) offline.