R28,000,000 | 15,509Ha Farm For Sale in Upington Rural

Kalahari farm for sale near Upington. This property is situated approximately 65km on the N10 from Upington towards Nakop Border post (Namibia), and then 10km on the Keimoes gravel road.
This property of 15,509ha with an LSU of 1:36 consists of 5 title deeds selling as a unit with a homestead.

Unit A:
The unit of 4,629ha (3 title deeds) is subdivided into 19 manageable camps, all with water. The ample water on this farm is supplied by 5 x boreholes at the farmstead and 3 x boreholes in the veldt. Windmills, solar pumps, and 1 electrical pump pump water to different reservoirs and areas on the farm. Some boreholes are currently not in use. The vegetation consists of mixed grasses and shrubs associated with the area. The contour of the farm is relatively flat and has 50/50 harder and softer soil. The flat plains make this unit easy and manageable, and effective sheep farming can be practiced. The fences are in good condition, and 3 of the 4 borders have jackal-proof fencing. This unit is ideal for small livestock farming as it has been done very successfully over the past years.

The homestead consists of a big 4-bedroom house with solar power. The property has 2 big sheds currently used as storage for vehicles, farming equipment, and feed. The homestead has impressive sheep/cattle handling and keeping facilities with ample feedlot camps. This feedlot facility is well thought out and developed to work effectively and practically. This area has adequate shade and water, which is so needed in a feedlot facility in this part of the country. This feedlot area is suitable for a capacity of about 1 000 head of sheep. This area can be used for the feeding of the owners' own sheep/cattle or to buy and feed sheep for an extra income. This setup is ideal for stud farming.
An extra addition to the property is the very impressive hydroponics facility. The working system consists of 2 double units and can easily produce up to 1.4 tons of feed per day. This feed is then mixed with roughage for excellent upkeep of animals during the dry season.

The solar system involves 36 Volt 1 000A batteries, 32 x 240W solar panels, a 5 KVA inverter, and a charger.

Unit B:
This property is a combination of 2 title deeds with a total size of 6,937ha.
The property with a size of 6,937ha is subdivided into 25 easily manageable camps, all with water. Water is supplied by 6 boreholes (windmills and solar pumps), stored in 5 x dams and 6 plastic water tanks (5000 L and 10 000L tanks), and distributed by class 6 piping for approximately 5km to different parts of the farm. Fencing is in particularly good condition with jackal-proof fencing and divided into 3 jackal-proofed blocks. This divided block makes predator control easier and highly effective. The property has a 60/40 distribution of more complex/softer veldt. The vegetation consists of mixed grasses and different types of shrubs associated with the area. The soil differs from harder soil to lovely sandy areas with beautiful grass pastures. The individual and sporadic rocky formations create spectacular scenery with pastures on the horizon. Driving through the plains feels timeless and creates a feeling of freedom and loneliness. The farm has a game camp of about 300ha, where the new owner can establish game to his liking.

The property has an old building that can be renovated into a shed or small weekend house if needed.

Unit C:
The unit (3938ha) is jackal-proofed along its borders and sub-divided into 2 big jackal-proofed blocks. These blocks make predator control effective and controllable. These blocks are divided into 14 smaller camps and 2 sheep handling facilities for practical livestock farming and production. The property has an LSU of 1:36 and is especially suited for goat farming. The farm has a 70/30 distribution of more complex/softer veldt. The front 70% is harder veldt with mixed grasses and different kinds of bushes associated with the area. The front part has harder soil, making it especially suited for small livestock. Moving southbound, the veldt/soil turns softer with rocky hills and sandy pastures. This area can be utilized for effective cattle farming together with sheep or goats. The scenery in this area is breathtaking driving on the sandy road and cutting through the rocky hills. Do not be surprised by the odd roaming Kudu that suddenly appears and disappears gracefully again between the Blackthorns and Camelthorn trees and the rocky hills. Water is supplied by 5 boreholes (3 windmills, 1 solar pump, and 1 unused) and stored in 2 dams and 8 x plastic tanks (5000 L and 10 000 L). Pipeline (class 6 plastic piping) water of about 4km distributes water between the camps evenly.

The property has a farmhouse in satisfactory condition with 2 sheds and sheep handling facilities. No Eskom power, solar power will be an option (not installed). The gravel road towards Kakamas cuts through the farm.

This property creates the perfect opportunity to buy a large economic unit in Kalahari. Entry to the farm is easy, yet the N10 road from Upington to Namibia does not cut through this property. The property is ideal for sheep, goats, cattle, and game farming. Walking, biking, horse, and 4X4 trails can be developed as the landscape is a picture of beauty.

The farm can be bought as a going concern with some animals included. Extra negotiations.