This beautiful eco-lifestyle property for sale offers 520 ha (1,280 acres) of privacy & comfort in a remote, yet accessible region of South Africa's northern Limpopo province. Location
Approximately 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg International Airport, in a malaria-free region. Located 290 km northwest of the capital city, Pretoria; and situated equidistant between the regional Limpopo province
towns of Thabazimbi and Lephalale. The property is located on the banks of the seasonal Matlabas river, and is separated from a main public road by dense riverine vegetation. 30 km downstream, the Matlabas drains into the mighty Limpopo river, which forms the international boundary between South Africa and Botswana. Accommodation
The main lodge offers 2 bedrooms, a 6-bed loft, 2 bathrooms and comfortably sleeps 10 guests. Spacious indoor-outdoor dining, fireplace, swimming pool & well-maintained garden with large shady trees. Approximately 2 km away, a secluded, fully-furbished self-catering tented camp, including kitchen-dining area, fireplace and outside bathroom accommodates an additional 8 guests. Landscape
Flat, gently rolling red sandy soils forms part of the greater Kalahari-bushveld ecosystem. Savannah 'bushveld’ with mostly sweetveld grazing, mixed Acacia woodland and large camelthorn trees creates an iconic African landscape. Denser riverine vegetation alongside the seasonal Matlabas river forms the southern boundary of the property. Biodiversity
Over 30 mammal species, including 13 game antelope species, large predators, primates and various smaller creatures are resident on the property. Hundreds of resident and migratory bird species, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plant life complement the region’s scenic beauty. A well-maintained road network provides complete property access and game viewing opportunities. The fully-furbished main lodge has electricity, cable satellite TV and WIFI connectivity. Additional infrastructure includes two secure storage rooms, a cold storage facility, and a 2,200L capacity fuel storage tank. A Ford tractor and trailer, Land Rover safari vehicle and Kawasaki 220 quad bike provide property maintenance and leisure transport options. Two 7m deep riverbed sand points provide a year-round fresh water supply, in addition to a 70m deep borehole with 3,000 litres/hr capacity. Two 5,000L water tanks distribute fresh water through an energy efficient gravitational system to the main lodge, tented camp, staff residence and a network of 7 artificial wildlife waterholes strategically located across the property. Well-camouflaged game viewing hides offer discrete views of three waterholes. The original, historic farmhouse has been partially refurbished, and offers an opportunity for further renovation as an additional 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom accommodation, or storage facility. Separate housing is provided for property employees in a worker’s residence camp.
