One of the unique features of our location is the opportunity to witness a wide variety of wildlife.
Our property is a haven for nature enthusiasts, and you’ll be able to enjoy the following wildlife experiences.
Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth, with some males reaching heights of over 5.5 meters tall! Their long necks and legs are perfectly adapted for roaming the savannas and grasslands of Africa, where they use their blue-black tongues to pluck leaves and fruits from treetops. With their distinctive spotted coats and endearing eyes, giraffes are a beloved sight in the wild. Despite their large size, giraffes are agile and can run at speeds of up to 56 kilometers per hour, making them a thrill to behold. With their gentle nature and graceful movements, giraffes are a true marvel of the animal kingdom.
Where the name of our guest house, Idube (Zebra in Zulu), comes from.
Zebras are iconic and fascinating creatures, known for their striking black and white stripes. These equines are native to Africa and belong to the horse family. With their distinctive coats, zebras blend in with their grassland habitats, making them expert hide-and-seekers! Each zebra’s striping pattern is unique, like human fingerprints, making them one-of-a-kind individuals. With their graceful movements and social nature, zebras are a beloved sight in the wild, reminding us of the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
The Red Hartebeest is a striking antelope species found in southern Africa’s grasslands and savannas. With their reddish-brown coats, white faces, and distinctive horns, they are a sight to behold. Known for their impressive jumping ability and speed, Red Hartebeest can reach up to 80 kilometers per hour, making them one of the fastest antelopes in Africa. Their large size and powerful build also make them a formidable sight, with males weighing up to 136 kilograms. Despite their impressive physical abilities, Red Hartebeest are also known for their gentle nature and social behavior, often living in large herds.
The Springbok is a vibrant and iconic antelope species found in southern Africa’s grasslands and savannas. With their striking white and brown coats, marked by a distinctive white face and black stripes, they are a beloved symbol of South Africa. Known for their impressive jumping ability, Springbok can leap up to 1.8 meters in a single bound, earning them their name, which means “jumping antelope” in Afrikaans. Their impressive speed, agility, and striking appearance make them a popular sight among wildlife enthusiasts. Springbok are also known for their large herds, led by dominant males, and their impressive horns, which can grow up to 90 cm long.
The Impala is a graceful and agile antelope species found in eastern and southern Africa’s savannas and woodlands. With their reddish-brown coats, white underbellies, and distinctive horns, they are a common yet striking sight. Known for their impressive leaping ability, Impala can jump up to 9 meters in a single bound, making them one of the most impressive jumpers in the animal kingdom. Their speed, agility, and sharp instincts make them a formidable prey species, able to evade predators with ease. Impala are also social creatures, living in large herds led by dominant males, and are known for their unique “giggling” calls, which echo through the savannas.
The Waterbuck is a large and striking antelope species found in eastern and southern Africa’s savannas and grasslands. With their shaggy coats, white rings on their faces, and impressive horns, they are a distinctive sight. Waterbuck are well adapted to their aquatic environments, with a water-repellent coat and a ability to swim with ease. They are herbivores, feeding on grasses and aquatic plants, and are known for their impressive jumping ability, clearing heights of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). Waterbuck are social animals, living in large herds, and are considered a symbol of strength and resilience in African culture. Their distinctive “bullseye” markings on their rumps serve as a warning to potential predators, advertising their strength and defensiveness.
The Nyala is a majestic and elusive antelope species found in southern Africa’s forests and grasslands. With their dark brown coats, white stripes on their faces, and impressive horns, they are a rare and striking sight. Nyalas are shy and solitary creatures, preferring the cover of dense vegetation, and are known for their impressive jumping ability and speed. They are herbivores, feeding on leaves, fruits, and grasses, and are considered a symbol of grace and beauty in African culture. Nyala are also known for their unique “bushy” appearance, with long hair on their backs and necks, giving them a distinctive silhouette. Despite their size, Nyalas are agile and can leap over 1.8 meters in a single bound, making them a thrill to spot in the wild.
The Kudu is a majestic and iconic antelope species found in eastern and southern Africa’s savannas and grasslands. With their greyish-brown coats, white stripes on their faces, and impressive spiral horns, they are a striking sight. Kudus are known for their impressive jumping ability, clearing heights of up to 2.4 meters, and their speed, reaching up to 80 kilometers per hour. They are herbivores, feeding on leaves, fruits, and grasses, and are considered a symbol of strength and beauty in African culture. Kudus are also known for their large size, with males weighing up to 226 kilograms, making them one of the largest antelope species in Africa. Their impressive horns, which can grow up to 1.8 meters long, are a prized trophy for hunters and a sought-after sight for wildlife enthusiasts.
The Eland is a large and majestic antelope species found in eastern and southern Africa’s savannas and grasslands. With their light brown coats, white bellies, and distinctive horns, they are a striking sight. Elands are known for their impressive size, with males weighing up to 450 kilograms, making them the largest antelope species in Africa. They are herbivores, feeding on grasses, leaves, and fruits, and are considered a symbol of strength and grace in African culture. Elands are also known for their impressive jumping ability, clearing heights of up to 1.8 meters, and their speed, reaching up to 72 kilometers per hour. Despite their size, Elands are agile and can leap with ease, making them a thrill to spot in the wild.
The Warthog is a distinctive and fascinating wild pig species found in eastern and southern Africa’s savannas and grasslands. With their greyish-brown coats, tusks, and facial “warts”, they are a recognizable sight. Warthogs are known for their speed, reaching up to 48 kilometers per hour, and their agility, able to jump over 1.8 meters in a single bound. They are herbivores, feeding on grasses, fruits, and roots, and are considered a symbol of resilience and adaptability in African culture. Warthogs are also social animals, living in groups led by a dominant female, and are known for their unique communication skills, using a variety of grunts, snorts, and clicks to communicate with each other.
The Wildebeest, also known as the Brindled Gnu, is a iconic and migratory antelope species found in eastern and southern Africa’s savannas and grasslands. With their distinctive coats, curved horns, and beard-like facial hair, they are a striking sight. Wildebeest are known for their annual migrations, traveling in large herds in search of food and water, with some populations migrating over 1,600 kilometers each year. They are herbivores, feeding on grasses and leaves, and are considered a symbol of resilience and determination in African culture. Wildebeest are also known for their impressive running skills, reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, making them a thrilling sight to behold during their migrations.