STEYTLERVILLE / WILLOWMORE: Game reserve and accommodation of note

Tucked away in one of the sought-after valleys of the Eastern Cape, this 416-hectare game reserve provides a sanctuary to wildlife, family, friends and guests alike. It is set in a scenic location with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, rock formations, undulating hills, valleys, and dry river. Here you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Karoo ambiance in an unspoilt remote location.

The landscape is varied, and the topography includes rugged mountains with deep, plunging cliffs, ridges at the foothills and more rounded hills, valleys and deep ravines and plains. Dry rivers that flow only in the rainy season, traverse the farm. The lush vegetation includes patches of shrubs, bushes with denser riverine thicket and many mature trees along the banks of the dry rivers. This diverse landscape encompasses three converging biomes including valley bushveld, Karoo like scrubs’, and aloe`s. This supports a diversity of vegetation that in turn supports a wide variety of animal and game life as well as mammal species, various birds, reptiles and a host of nocturnal animals. This balanced, diverse habitat ensures a perfect balance in naturally available food for both browsers and grazers.

Plenty of the beautiful Shepherd- or Motopie trees (Boscia albitrunca), also known as ‘Witgat’ grow here. With its various shapes and sizes, and attractive dense, round or spreading crown, Shepherd trees thrive in this dry climate.

This array of wildlife and vegetation creates a feeling of being in the Bushveld, while in the middle of the Karoo, without the dangers of malaria or dangerous predators. Take in the sounds of the amazing birdlife, stalk the shy game, or just get immersed in the beauty of the stars in the vast, milky night skies while nocturnal calls in the bushes and trees create a mysterious atmosphere.

At present the variety of game like kudu (about 30), njala (7), springbuck (45) to the tiny steenbok and duiker, as well as bushpig roams the entire farm. Other smaller mammal species, such as bat-eared foxes, mongooses and aardvark also call this area home.

Driving, mountain biking, or hiking freely through this exclusive enterprise offer an exceptional safari experience, enjoying the fauna and flora habitat to its fullest. Trails covers the more remote areas, allowing for a completely different experience with some breath-taking scenery, especially in the high-lying mountainous areas.

Infrastructure consists of a stunning 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom (one en-suite) main house with indoor braai area boasts with a large stoep overlooking the reserve and lush garden. Other buildings are a smaller house occupied by the manager, outbuildings and an undercover storage/parking area for the tractor and implements.

The game reserve consists of 2 fenced sections. Of the total acreage about 244-ha is 2,6m high game-fenced (in excellent condition) and on the rest of the acreage the perimeter fence is jackal-proof. All buildings and infrastructure are in good repair and sufficient security systems are in place. Very few areas come close to this setting of natural fauna and flora for enjoying an idyllic lifestyle! Here in the Karoo, you can catch your breath and feel the relaxed atmosphere settling into your soul.

Electricity for household, labourer cottage, half hectare irrigation and game drinking water are supplied by solar systems. No Eskom is available.

For sale as a going concern at 0% rating if purchaser is a VAT vendor. Updated game numbers and a list of movable items are available on request. All game, vehicles and farming equipment included. The main house is fully furnished and equipped.

For sale as a going concern at R5,750,000.00