Description
Located in Bela-Bela, a malaria-free area in the Waterberg District of the Limpopo Province, South Africa, this expansive estate spans 938 hectares. It offers a blend of mountainous terrain and flat areas, enhanced by several streams and wetland regions, providing a unique retreat into nature just 132 kilometers from Pretoria. This property presents an unparalleled opportunity to experience the African wilderness, making it a unique investment with significant development potential.
The lodge, covering 511 square meters, boasts a Harvey tile and thatched roof, six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two living rooms, and a guest kitchen. The professional kitchen includes an industrial setup, pantry, and cold room. Additional amenities feature a private swimming pool, a lapa with a built-in bar, and a firepit boma overlooking the game camp. The lodge also includes a carport for six vehicles, an office with built-in cupboards, guest reception, kitchenette, guest toilets, and an en-suite bedroom for the manager. Security is ensured with a CCTV wireless system comprising 14 cameras. Other facilities include a fully fitted laundry and linen room, a separate flatlet for staff members, an electric fence with a motorized gate, and a borehole irrigation system for the garden.
The property encompasses a slaughtering facility with heavy-duty equipment, a cold room, and a meat processing room. It also features 40 hectares developed for pivot irrigation farming, registered water rights, six boreholes pumping water to a central dam, and all necessary equipment and vehicles. Currently, the land is used for growing green mealies, providing income to over 300 informal traders.
The bushveld and wildlife area is surrounded by a game fence and well-maintained firebreaks, with seven game breeding camps, two collapsible bomas, and two cement dams (currently not in use). There are four equipped boreholes, a 100-meter shooting range, a central boma for handling animals, two natural dams used as waterholes, and an unfenced bush camp with a firepit, boma, and bathroom.
The estate is rich in flora and fauna, with 34 identified tree species, including Marula, African Weeping Wattle, Karee, Tambotie, Red Ivory, and Jacket Plums. Additionally, 243 bird species have been identified, including large flocks of Gynae Fowl and Swainson’s Frankolin. This estate offers a unique blend of modern amenities and natural beauty, making it an ideal investment for those seeking both luxury and a connection to nature.
