R6,396,000 | 6,076Ha Farm For Sale in Kakamas Rural

Farm for Sale – Boesmanland, West of Kenhardt

Introduction
Boesmanland, located west of Kenhardt, is a vast and rugged region in the Northern Cape, renowned for its expansive plains, red sandy soils, and resilient vegetation. This remote yet captivating landscape, shaped by low rainfall and resilient plant life, has long supported small-stock farming, particularly Dorper and Meatmaster sheep. Its quiet beauty, open horizons, and authentic sense of space make it a unique setting for both agriculture and a lifestyle retreat.

Farm Features
This property, sold as a going concern, consists of three title deeds combined into a total size of 6 076.4 hectares with a grazing capacity of 1:36 LSU.
Divided into 19 smaller camps, each with water points for livestock.
The current grazing system is managed on a 4-camp rotation for optimal veld usage.
Water supply: 4 active boreholes and 2 wells (2 equipped), approximately 30m deep. Drinking water is supplied by 1 solar pump and 1 submersible pump. Additional unequipped boreholes are available for future use.
Sheep handling facilities: 4 well-placed kraals for ease of management.
Fencing: Jackal-proof perimeter fencing with inner stock-proof fencing (some maintenance required).

Vegetation
The farm showcases typical Boesmanland vegetation – a resilient mix perfectly suited to arid farming conditions:
Drought-resistant shrubs such as ganna (Salsola spp.) and driedoring.
Succulents and hardy Karoo bushes thrive in sandy, stony soils.
Acacia and Shepherd’s Trees (Boscia albitrunca) are scattered across the plains, providing shade and fodder.
Seasonal grasses and wildflowers after good rains.
Rocky outcrops host a diversity of succulents and hardy shrubs.
A section with Prosopis trees, offering additional shade and supplementary grazing.

Housing & Infrastructure
A small one-bedroom farmhouse, currently used for weekend stays.
Several outbuildings, one suitable for storage, while others require repair.
Two workers’ houses.
A 5 kVA solar power system provides electricity to the house and one water pump.

Summary
This farm is well-suited for sheep, goat, and some cattle farming, making it an ideal opportunity for expansion or for someone looking to start a new chapter in the peaceful isolation of the Boesmanland.

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