Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) wildlife photograph

Expedition 🇧🇼 Botswana

Black Mamba in Botswana

Where to spot the black mamba in Botswana, and how to log the discovery in Catch'Um.

Dendroaspis polylepis

Finding Black Mamba in Botswana

Specific park pins for the black mamba in Botswana are still being curated. Until then, use the Black Mamba field guide for ID and biology, and the Botswana expedition page for broader wildlife destinations.

Botswana context: Meerkats on sentinel duty, elephants in the Okavango, and some of Africa's wildest dry-country wildlife.

When you are out looking, prioritise savanna, woodland, and rocky bushveld in Botswana. That is where local sightings of this species are most often reported.

Full species guide

Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the Black Mamba field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in Botswana.

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Log the Black Mamba in Botswana

Spot one in the wild, then scan it in Catch'Um to log your rare discovery.