Mohatu has light brown fur and a thick brown mane with a small, distinguishing curl on the right side near his forehead. He has two tufts of darker fur on both elbows and a dark brown tail tuft. His underbelly, muzzle, and paws are a light beige and his eyes are sandy-orange. As far as build goes, Mohatu greatly resembles his grandson Mufasa, although on closer inspection, he has Simba's facial features.