STRYDENBURG: Exceptional Cattle or Game Farm Opportunity
Farm Overview & Potential
This farm stands out as one in the area with true potential to be developed into a sought-after game farm. With its ideal combination of varied topography, diverse vegetation, favourable climate, and abundant water, it offers all the natural elements required for a premier livestock or wildlife operation.
Developed over many years by a dedicated owner, the farm reflects a strong commitment to veld conservation. The grazing remains in excellent condition, with no history or evidence of overgrazing.
Vegetation
The farm offers a rich diversity of vegetation:
• Plains: Typical Karoo shrubs with a variety of sweet grazing grasses
• Hills & plateaus: High-quality red grass (Themeda triandra), blue buffalo grass (Cenchrus ciliaris), and other desirable species
• Lower-lying areas: Wild olive, karee, blackthorn (Acacia mellifera), sweet thorn, and dense thicket vegetation
The farm is also well-endowed with shepherd’s trees (Boscia albitrunca), widely regarded as an indicator of veldt with excellent grazing potential.
Note: One isolated section is affected by Prosopis, an invasive species requiring management.
Water Resources
Water availability is a key strength of the farm:
• Multiple windmills and solar pumps supply reliable water
This widespread water sources enhances the farm’s carrying capacity and sustainability.
Carrying Capacity & Farming Use
With an estimated carrying capacity of 1:26 (LSU), the farm comfortably supports cattle and small stock and is currently operated as a cattle and Boer goat enterprise.
The natural combination of nutritious bushveld and high-quality grazing also makes the property ideal for a variety of game species — truly a “kudu paradise.”
Infrastructure
The farm is well-developed with practical and functional infrastructure:
• Divided into 18 inner camps, each with its own water supply
• Section of the perennial fencing is already game fencing
• Well-positioned boreholes, storage tanks, and troughs
• Cattle and small stock handling facilities
All infrastructure is thoughtfully designed, functional, and in good condition, ensuring efficient farm management with minimal labour requirements.
Accommodation
• An older homestead and outbuildings (in need of renovation)
• A newly built labourer’s cottage with:
o 3 bedrooms
o Bathroom
o Solar power
Additionally, the farm offers numerous scenic sites ideal for building a main residence or guest accommodation.
Lifestyle
Few Karoo farms can match the tranquillity and scenic diversity found here. Certain areas evoke the feeling of untouched, unspoilt Africa — offering both natural beauty and privacy.
Summary
With its size, topography and vegetation diversity, water availability, and infrastructure, this farm presents a compelling opportunity as both a productive livestock farm and a high-potential game farm.
Farms of this calibre and extent seldom come to market.
Asking Price:
R12,250,000 (excluding VAT and livestock) Seller is VAT vendor.
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