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Beautiful farm for sale in Makalali.

Commercial and Residential – these two lodges are situated in a big 5 reserve.

The Greater Makalali Nature Reserve was formed by combining the Greater
Makalali Private Game Reserve and Pidwa Wilderness Reserve. It is currently a
25,000 Hectare big 5 game reserve and is a registered protected area.
Situated in a triangle between Hoedspruit ,Phalaborwa and Tzaneen, this
beautiful farm is just outside Gravelotte in the Limpopo Province of South
Africa. 60 kms from Hoedspruit town, it is not too far from shops and
civilisation, but far enough to be in the heart of the bushveld.
Makalali means place of rest, and this certainly is just that! Just shy of 650
hectares, this farm plays host to two spectacular homes. 18 commercial bed
rights are included. This would mean a good income. One of a few owners, the
whole of Makalali, 25,000 Hectares, is yours for the taking, to traverse 24/7.
Rarely does this opportunity present itself! Operating costs are shared with a
50% partner who has his private lodge, at another location, on the farm.
WHAT IS FOR SALE?
A 50 % shareholding in a company that is a member of the Makalali Private
Nature Reserve. The company owners and Guests have the right to traverse
the entire 25,000 hectares of the reserve for game viewing. The levy is shared
and at the moment is R10,000pm each. Rates are R1,000 at the moment.
The company has the right to operate 2 game- viewing vehicles. The 50% share
of the company that is for sale, has the exclusive rights to occupy for private or
commercial 2 of the 3 lodges.
2 fully furnished homes with vehicle and game-viewing vehicle
Each home, has its own swimming pool. One, is an infinity pool, with a wooden
deck surrounding, with steps going down to a braai /lapa area, equipped with
lights and running water. This home, which is uniquely designed Morrocan-style
bush home with a thatch roof, is strategically placed on top of a koppie with
magnificent views of the Drakensberg mountains and overlooking the
meandering Makutswe River. The photos don’t do it justice!
The other home, also thatch, with verandas, games TV room/Bar, plus so
much more, is truly a family’s paradise. It has an undulating green garden with
beautiful big trees. The fire pit is situated on the edge of a koppie and the
sunsets/rises are truly breathtaking.
There are 2 strong boreholes, decent staff accommodation, a large workshop,
storerooms, 2 four wheelers, two road vehicles, a game drive vehicle, plus a
tractor to grade roads.
This property offers a stunning African wildlife experience. You could leave
behind a legacy for children and grandchildren.
This sale will be subject to securities, transfer tax of 0.025% with no VAT or Transfer Duty.
There is easy access via a landing strip on the reserve, or a landing strip in Hoedspruit.