Escape to 21ha bushveld bordering Bonamanzi Game Reserve near Hluhluwe and St Lucia, ideal for stargazing and eco-tourism, river-fed dam and four-bedroom main house.
21 Ha Wildlife Farm Bordering Bonamanzi Game Reserve – Hluhluwe R2 599 000 (Negotiable)
Located just 9.5km south of Hluhluwe and close to St Lucia, this 21-hectare bushveld property offers a rare opportunity in a well-established wildlife and tourism region.
Bordering Bonamanzi Game Reserve, the farm enjoys a peaceful natural setting with no city light pollution, ideal for stargazing, lifestyle living, or future eco-tourism development.
Key Features
21 hectares of usable bushveld land
Immaculate Bonox and electric fencing (Nemtek system)
Firebreaks maintained around the entire property
Water rights from the Hluhluwe River
Large reservoir and farm dam (tilapia and barbel)
River-fed water system with pumps and filtration
Eskom electricity supply to houses and infrastructure
No borehole
Wildlife Included
20 Impala
9 Nyala
Red duiker
30 Geese
Accommodation
Main House
4 bedrooms (all en-suite)
Open-plan kitchen and lounge
Front deck
Donkey system for hot water
Second House (Needs Renovation)
6 bedrooms
Large open-plan living areas
Requires roof, ceiling, windows and general repairs
Cottage
1 bedroom unit
Requires finishing and minor repairs
Outbuildings & Infrastructure
2 Large workshops (excellent potential for storage, farming or conversion)
Staff quarters (5 rooms with ablutions)
Storage shed (roof requires attention)
Established pump and water distribution system
3-phase submersible pump from river to reservoir
Agricultural Potential
±2 hectares under irrigation
Successful vegetable and chilli production
Established orchard:
±90 mango trees (8 varieties)
Banana trees producing well
Strong potential for macadamia development or agri-tourism expansion
Condition
The property requires general clean-up and selective renovation work, especially on secondary structures. This has been reflected in the asking price.
Investment Potential
Well-positioned for:
Private game or lifestyle farm
Boutique eco-tourism or lodge development
Mixed agriculture with tourism income potential
Its location near major tourism routes and game reserves adds long-term upside for investors.
Price
R2 599 000 – Negotiable
* Monthly costs are estimates and should be confirmed with the agent.
Listed for sale at R2,599,000
Hluhluwe Central is a prime agricultural hub characterized by a subtropical climate and fertile soils, making it highly suitable for intensive pineapple production, timber, and livestock farming with excellent access to regional logistics corridors.
* Distances and amenities are approximate.