Stunning 8 600 HA Game Farm in the Karoo SOLD
Uploaded: January 6, 2025
This Stunning 8 600 HA Game Farm is located in the Eastern Cape in the Karoo. The current owner also leases another 1 300 ha next door which brings the total to almost 10 000 ha. The owner of the 1 300 ha next door will also be willing to sell. The topography consists of mountainous areas with spectacular views, open grass veld areas, and wooded kloof areas. The habitat consists of Karoo veld and Eastern Cape Valley bush veld boasting diverse vegetation with fifteen different game species excluding small game. The farm is located in a very safe and secluded area with no crime or any large town nearby. The farm offers a great opportunity to dive right into South Africa’s tourism business with much to offer in terms of improvements. The entire property is game-fenced with a CAE in place and licensed for Buffalo, Black Wildebeest (Top Species) and AIS registered for lechwe. The asking price includes over 1 600 head of game and various loose assets vehicles and equipment plus tools of which an inventory will be provided. There are neigbouring farmers who will also be willing to sell which can easily result in 40 000 ha or more, which will be unique as properties of this size is not very often found. The farm will be sold as a going concern as a zero rated VAT transaction. Proof of funds is essential and no viewing will be arranged before proof of funds is received.
Improvements
- The lodge can accommodate up to twenty-two guests across eleven rooms each with large ensuite bathrooms.
- An old Karoo homestead has been restored and consists of two lounges, a bar, a state-of-the-art wine cellar, a restaurant area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a butchery.
- Outbuildings include a a state-of-the-art meat processing unit, a workshop, and staff accommodation consisting of two management and five staff houses. There is a 1300m gravel runway with its own 18m x 18m hangar.
- The exterior boasts beautiful gardens, koi ponds, a swimming poll, and a tennis court.
- The farm has access to Eskom electricity as well as a 114KW backup generator.
- Water is sourced from two boreholes of which one produces 6 000 liters per hour and the other produces 5 000 liters per hour. There are an additional four active boreholes supplying water for stock requirements.
Wildlife & Vegetation
The following game is included and estimated numbers are shown:
1000 Springbok
280 Kudu
190 Impala
30 Eland
28 African Buffalo
25 Giraffe
17 Hartebeest
15 Blesbok
15 Blue Wildebeest
15 Black Wildebeest
10 Nyala
10 Zebra
6 Golden Wildebeest
2 Gemsbok
Various free roaming game can be frequently spotted including Ant Bear, Baboon, Bat-eared Fox, Black-backed Jackal, Common Duiker, Grey Duiker, Honey Badger, Klipspringer, Leopard, Mountain Reedbuck, Porcupine, Rhebok, Steenbok and Warthog , etc.
Land Claims
There are no land claims registered against this property nor any rural areas nearby.
