Our animals

On Roidina’s 5,000 hectare property, a variety of authentic African wildlife roam freely in their natural habitat. The area features diverse mammals, birds, and plant life within Namibia’s semi-arid landscapes. During your stay, you have the possibility to spot at least the following species:

Giraffe
Giraffes are the world’s tallest mammals, adapted to reach leaves that other herbivores cannot. They have long necks with seven elongated vertebrae, special blood vessels to manage blood flow when moving their heads, and small horn-like knobs called ossicones that protect their heads.

Warthog
You’ve seen him in our logo — bold, and full of personality. Meet the warthog, one of Africa’s most underrated stars. Warthogs are sturdy, tough wild pigs with large heads, distinctive “warts,” and curved tusks. Their sparse bristly coats include a mane along the back, and their long tails end in a tuft, which they hold upright when running.

Zebra
Zebras are horse-like antelopes known for their striking black-and-white stripes and short, erect manes. The plains zebra is the most common species, larger than the mountain zebra but smaller than Grevy’s zebra.

Wildebeest
Wildebeest, also called gnus, are large antelopes with box-like heads, curving horns, and muscular front bodies with slender hindquarters. They have gray coats, black manes, and distinctive beards. Different races inhabit Africa, with large herds found in the Serengeti-Mara region.

Waterbuck
Waterbucks are large, sturdy antelopes with shaggy brown-gray coats and distinctive white markings on the face and throat. Males have long, curved horns used in fights over territory, while females are hornless. Two main types exist in East Africa: the common waterbuck, with a white ring on the rump, and the defassa waterbuck, with white patches on the sides.

Oryx
Oryx are large desert antelopes known for their long, straight horns and striking black-and-white markings. They have muscular bodies, short manes, and strong shoulders, which are highlighted during dominance displays. The Gemsbok is the largest of the oryx species.

Baboon
Baboons are large, social primates found across Africa. They have dog-like faces, strong bodies, and live in troops that work together for foraging and protection. Baboons are omnivorous, eating fruits, seeds, insects, and small animals.

Impala
Impalas are reddish-brown antelopes with distinctive white markings on the face, throat, and underparts, and black stripes on the back and thighs. Males have graceful, lyre-shaped horns, while females are hornless. They also have brush-like tufts on their hind legs that cover scent glands.

Kudu
Kudus are antelopes known for their striking stripes and markings. Males have long, spiral horns, while females are smaller and hornless. Greater kudus are larger, with impressive horns and a fringe under the chin, while lesser kudus are smaller, with more white stripes and noticeable neck patches. Both species have a crest of long hair along their spine.

African hare
The African hare is a nocturnal savanna mammal with coarse fur, long ears, and strong hind legs. It has a short tail and chisel-shaped incisors for feeding on vegetation, making it well adapted to life in open habitats.

Springbok
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope with a reddish-brown coat, white underparts, and a dark stripe along its sides. Both males and females have curved horns, and they are known for their remarkable leaping ability, often springing high into the air.

Birds
Africa is home to an extraordinary variety of birdlife, from brightly colored parrots to skillful nest builders and majestic birds of prey. The diversity of landscapes — savannas, deserts, wetlands, and woodlands — provides ideal habitats for hundreds of fascinating species. At Roidina, many different birds make their home in the trees of our garden, filling the air with movement and song. Among them are the charming lovebirds and the industrious weaver birds, two species that guests can often observe up close.

Tortoise
The leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) is a large, attractively spotted tortoise found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa. It grazes on grasses, succulents, and thistles, and may shelter in abandoned burrows during extreme weather. Its name comes from its leopard-like shell markings.

Vulture
Vultures are large birds of prey that vary in size and color, often with bare heads and necks and a ruff of feathers. Many species are threatened or endangered, including the Egyptian vulture, lappet-faced vulture, and several critically endangered types.