Nile Crocodile

Least Concern Wetland & Lakes Best: Year-round (Jul – Oct at Mara crossing)

Did You Know?

The Nile crocodile's jaw slams shut with 5,000 pounds of force per square inch — yet the muscles that open the jaw are so weak a human can hold them closed with one hand.

The Full Story

Virtually unchanged for 200 million years, the Nile crocodile is a living prehistoric creature. The Mara River during the Great Migration, with massive individuals ambushing crossing wildebeest, offers the most dramatic crocodile viewing on earth.

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Your visit to Kenya directly supports the conservancies and rangers that protect these animals. Every tour booking contributes to sustainable wildlife conservation in East Africa.

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