# Mbonga — Jungle Tales of Tarzan character guide

> Mbonga in Jungle Tales of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-the-god-of-tarzan

## Who they are

The village's proud chief, whose authority and superstitions collide with the unseen ape-man prowling the trees above his people.

## Relationships

### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarzan)

_rivalry_

Mbonga, the village chief, is a persistent enemy of Tarzan, leading attacks against him and fearing his power over the jungle.

### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarzan)

_rivalry_

Mbonga, the village chief, is a persistent enemy of Tarzan, leading attacks against him and fearing his power over the jungle.

### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarzan)

_rivalry_

Mbonga, the village chief, is a persistent enemy of Tarzan, leading attacks against him and fearing his power over the jungle.

## In the story

### [Tarzan's First Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/chapters/i-tarzan-s-first-love)

Leader of the black village; his warriors set the trap that catches Taug.

### [The Capture of Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/chapters/ii-the-capture-of-tarzan)

The chief of the black village who orders a warrior to spear Tarzan during the struggle.

### [The Witch-Doctor Seeks Vengeance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/chapters/vi-the-witch-doctor-seeks-vengeance)

The black chief present in the village when Tibo is returned.

### [IX: The Nightmare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/chapters/ix-the-nightmare)

The chief of the village where the blacks are feasting on elephant meat.

### [XI: A Jungle Joke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xi-a-jungle-joke)

Chief of the black warriors who set the trap for Numa.

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