Masai Giraffe
Giraffa tippelskirchi
About Masai Giraffe
Tall browsing ungulate with patterned coat; common in savanna areas and woodlands.
Physical Characteristics
Very tall neck and long legs; patchy coat pattern (species-specific).
Habitat
Open woodland and savanna where browse is available.
Diet
Browses leaves, shoots and twigs (especially acacia).
Behavior
Roaming browsers often seen feeding at treetop level; males spar using necking.
Quick Facts
Best Viewing Times
Daytime; dry season near riverine trees.
Best Viewing Locations
Tarangire baobab areas, Serengeti woodlands, Mikumi.
Where to Find Masai Giraffe
Burigi-Chato National Park
Burigi-Chato, Tanzania, Kagera / Geita
New northwestern park with lakes, woodlands and diverse habitats.
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Mikumi National Park
Mikumi (near Morogoro), Tanzania, Morogoro
Accessible savanna park east of the Udzungwa mountains, good for short safaris.
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