Property Description
Private Nature Conservancy and Country Lodge for Sale! Located on a popular tourism route!
Note: This property is being sold as a going concern
An inventory list is available: all furniture, fittings, tools and equipment, artworks, marketing and advertising material are included. Also included are two vehicles of which one has game-drive seats - being used to take guests on nature drives and sundowners.
Location:
This private nature conservancy of 540 ha is located on the North-Western side of the very popular Panorama Route, near the Blyde River Canyon - 10 km North of Ohrigstad and bordering Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces. It is a mere 3½ to 4 hours drive from Johannesburg / Pretoria and is en-route to/from the Kruger National Park and many of the Private Game Reserves and Lodges, making it the ideal base from which to explore the area.
Popular tourist attractions include: Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, various waterfalls, Pilgrim's Rest, etc.
Description:
Unspoilt African bush with unparalleled natural scenery!
Nestled in a natural basin formed by spectacular mountains and cliffs, this private nature conservancy is a nature retreat offering a place of peace, tranquility and total relaxation.
o This uniquely designed lodge accommodating 16 guests per night, was built in 2002 and offers guests' exclusivity, luxury and a great nature experience in a relaxed environment.
o With absolute unspoilt nature and breathtaking views of mountains, cliffs and valleys, the conservancy offers incredible biodiversity. A wide variety of game species occur naturally - Kudu, Nyala, Bushbuck, Reedbuck, Klipspringer, Duiker, Warthog, Bushpig, Baboons, Monkeys, etc. Also a variety of nocturnal species such as Civet, Genet, Aardvark, Serval, Caracal, Porcupine, Leopard etc. More than 150 recorded bird species.
o The reserve is partially fenced with 1.8 m Bonnox Game Fencing
o More than 30 km of well-marked hiking trails
Star grading
TGCSA - 4 Star Country Lodge. AA Highly Recommended.
Infrastructure:
A central thatched area houses the lounge, dining area and bar. It has stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An open sundeck overlooks the sparkling pool. The patio provides magnificent views of the valley below, mountains, cliffs and indigenous forests. Enjoy the natural scenery, large variety of birds or even spot wild animals that roam freely in the area.
Using natural material where possible - stone from the farm and traditional African thatched grass roofs - the accommodation units where designed and built to ensure maximum comfort, luxury, space and privacy. Carefully chosen African décor and accessories gives the lodge a feeling of serenity and elegance.
Accommodation facilities
8 spacious, free-standing chalets, thatch-roofed and built from stone (varying in size from 35 m2 to 54 m2). Chalets have en-suite facilities as well as outdoor showers and private patios with great views. All chalets are fully furnished and serviced
Public areas
A lapa building (180 m2), combining leisure area with fire place, dining area, bar and sundeck. Public toilets, curio shop, open air boma, swimming pool and a parking area for guest vehicles (under shade netting).
Operational Areas
- Fully fitted kitchen, scullery, pantry
- Laundry
- Office
- Liquor store room
- General store rooms
- Parking areas for staff / operational vehicles
- Staff accommodation facilities
- 2 x Cottages for management, both en-suite. One cottage with kitchenette.
- Gate Guard Cottage at entrance
Owner's House
Self-contained house (75 m2) with shower and bath, open area kitchen / TV room / lounge / office area, bedroom with patio and parking under shade cloth.
General staff accommodation
Complex consisting of 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms/showers, 2 toilets, kitchen, TV Lounge
Staff Compliment:
Well trained and established team which includes a management couple who - if need to - will continue to manage and run the lodge.
Guest Profile:
Very well established in the European market.
95% of guests originate from Western Europe (Germany, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the UK)
35% of guests book direct via website enquiries / email
65% of guests are booked through tour operators
Majority of guests stay 2 to 3 nights
Marketing:
The lodge currently features in major international wholesale travel brochures as well as in the catalogues of South African-based Inbound Tour Operators. The lodge is also represented on various international websites as well as general travel guides. Current marketing activity is concentrated in our key market. This is by choice as we have, over many years, built up very sound relationships with key players in the targeted markets. However, significant market expansion opportunities exist in other countries, eg USA, UK, Spain, Italy, etc.
Occupancy and turn-over:
Average room occupancy level currently in excess of 70%
Expected gross turn-over for 2008 approximately R1.9 million
Expansion opportunities:
The reserve of 540 ha has incredible expansion opportunities. Current owners limited guest development to 8 chalets to ensure exclusivity for guests.
Additional camps / lodges can be developed to increase occupancy potential
Complete game fencing and stock with game (i.e. turn it into a small game lodge)
Opportunities for soft adventure activities, e.g. abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking, etc.
Property Features
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Property Costs