R38,000,000 | 3,400Ha Farm For Sale in Lydenburg Rural

This is one of those most pristine, untouched nature reserves. The beauty of this reserve is like no other you have seen. For any nature lover, it is it the pinnacle of nature reserves.

Situated 15 kilometres outside the town of Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, and 100 kilometres from Nelspruit International Airport, this spectacular wilderness retreat property of approximately 3392 hectares comprises four farms (each with their own title deeds) converted into bush camps, two conservancy areas and a range of other assets.

Explore this undulating and diverse landscape of this reserve on safari, on foot or even by mountain bike. There is a diversity of South African iconic bird and free-roaming animal species to be found throughout this reserve, from the elusive leopard to the vibrant Narina trogon, as well as a host of Flora, including South Africa's national flower, the beautiful Protea. Learn more about our Leopard Research Programme while you keep your eyes peeled for this majestic creature.

Ancient archaeological sites with rock engravings and old Voortrekker settlements are also found scattered throughout this landscape, embracing countless historical stories.
This wilderness retreat boasts multiple self-catering accommodation types to choose from, depending on your need. Camp 1 with its luxury canvas tent facilities, Camp 2 offering exclusive use of the four-bedroom safari-style house, Camp 3, Camp 4, and Camp 5, each having something unique to offer.

Winding wooden pathways lead the way to the main lodge where the dining area, indoor lounge, lodge bar, viewing deck, boma area and fire pit invite its guests to enjoy the excellent view over the valley.

ACCOMMODATION
Listed below are the properties, businesses, loose assets and fixed assets which are excluded in the valuation price per hectare but included in the sales price.

1. Camp 1
Camp 1 is situated in the heart of the Reserve. It is close to the iconic Panorama and Greater Kruger Routes in Mpumalanga, three hours from OR Tambo International Airport. This unique, authentic and totally off-the-grid eco-friendly camp is set in a riverine valley looking up to the sheer cliff face of the Lutla Mountain.
Set in a malaria-free area, Camp 1 was designed to capture "bush luxury" while remaining close to nature. This luxury tented lodge can sleep 25 people.
Facilities and services:
- Self-catering
- Free Wi-Fi
- Secluded balcony
- Swimming pool
- Dog-friendly
- Off the grid - not affected by loadshedding
- Children of all ages welcome

2. Camp 2
Guests can enjoy the exclusive use of this luxury eight-sleeper, four-bedroom canvas house, equipped with a self-catering kitchen, comfortable lounge and an outdoor seating area circling a large, raised fire pit with scenic views of this wild and mountainous landscape. This private house is ideal for spending time with family and friends and even welcomes pets!

3. Camp 3
This rustic, authentic bush camp has everything you need for a camping retreat experience in nature. It invites you to camp in style and explore the wild here in the heart of the reserve. The camp offers six dome tents each sleeping two people, and one large tent that can sleep six people. An open-air kitchen, dining area, boma area and fire pit are perfect for those campfire nights in the wild.

4. Camp 4
This campsite hosts an entertainment venue where family and friends can enjoy some recreation time.

5. Camp 5
Camp 5 is a luxurious double story three-bedroom house which invites its guests to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views.

OTHER FACILITIES
1. Management house
The Reserve also has a two-bedroom house with a large loft for management accommodation.

2. Storeroom facilities
Two separate large storerooms are available and ideal for storing equipment away from guests' sight.

FEATURES OF INTEREST
- Transition area between Highveld and Bushveld
- Panoramic views
- Views of Drakensberg Mountains
- Highest point 2000 m above sea level
- Lowest point 980 m above sea level
- Two-hectare gravity-fed dam
- Three streams
- Eight boreholes (only one is used, as property has ample water)
- Several natural springs
- Excellent grazing and browsing - carrying capacity of approximately 1100 LSUs (Large Stock Unit)
- 40 kilometres of 23-strand 9-foot-high game fence (there are no internal fences)
- Over 100 kilometres of road network

LOOSE ASSETS
- Two Toyota 4x4 vehicles
- One large 4x4 John Deere tractor
- One tractor trailer
- Tools and generators

GAME SPECIES
- Leopard
- Buffalo bulls x 28 (valued at R3 million)
- Sable bulls x 15
- Giraffe x 10
- Eland x 50
- Zebra x 100
- Blue Wildebeest x 50
- Nyala x 20
- Impala x 150
- Waterbuck x 30
- Kudu x 200
- Mountain Reedbuck x 50
- Klipspringer x 50
- Duiker x unknown
- Bushbuck x 100
- Warthog x unknown
- Bushpig x unknown
- Brown Hyena
- Many other small mammals

BIRD SPECIES
- Verreaux's eagles
- Martial eagles
- Denham's bustard
- Crowned eagles
- Narina trogon
- Many other bird species

INCOME POTENTIAL
- Cattle ranch
- Hunting
- Eco tourism
- Wildlife estate

This magnificent property is a real one-of-a-kind gem in South Africa - a game reserve that you'll want to own! A visit to this game reserve will leave an ever-lasting impression.

Don't make the mistake of letting it slip through your fingers!

R38,000 000.00