House for sale
Own a share in lodge living on a private game reserve overlooking the Olifants River and Drakensberg — riverside boma braai, wooden log home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms.
Purchase 2 of the 8 shares in this holiday home to enjoy a 2,500 ha Private Game Reserve with a 4 bedroom lodge overlooking the Olifants River and Drakensberg Mountains.
Holiday usagecan be for two weeks at a time as per the roster or as arranged with other shareholders. The property consists of
7500 sqm River stand
Wooden Log home consisting of
Annual Levy per shareholders contributes to running on lodge and is R20,000 per annum which covers :
Purchasing a share does not allow one to rent out the weeks. They weeks are to be used of used for shareholders and family only.
Lissataba Nature Reserve – “View of the Mountain”
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Northern Drakensberg, Lissataba Nature Reserve derives its name from the Tsonga word meaning “view of the mountain”. The reserve stretches over 2,542 hectares of pristine acacia bushveld, characterised by rugged rocky outcrops, impressive koppies, and sweeping mountain and river views.
Privately owned and strictly exclusive, Lissataba is home to 54 shareholders with approximately 50 privately owned lodges, nestled discreetly into the natural landscape. The reserve exists solely for the enjoyment of homeowners and their guests, ensuring a tranquil, low-density bushveld experience.
Location & Setting
Situated near Hoedspruit and within close proximity to the Kruger National Park, Lissataba enjoys an enviable position with approximately 5 km of Olifants River frontage. Due to not being a “Big Five” reserve, this allows owners the rare privilege of walking, cycling, and trail running—offering an intimate connection with the bush and its smaller, often overlooked wildlife.
Lifestyle & Activities
Community & Management
Established over 40 years ago, Lissataba is a mature and well-run reserve with a strong emphasis on ecological integrity and financial sustainability. Governance is overseen by a Board of Directors elected annually by shareholders, while day-to-day operations are managed by an experienced management team supported by conservation staff.
Lissataba forms part of the Blyde Olifants Conservancy (12,000 ha), an initiative aimed at preserving the bushveld, facilitating wildlife movement, and limiting further commercial agricultural expansion in sensitive areas.
Development & Infrastructure
Development is carefully confined to one corner of the reserve and comprises:
Each site is serviced with water and electricity, with a monthly levy covering reserve management, security, fencing, game management, and infrastructure maintenance.
Architectural guidelines ensure a harmonious aesthetic, featuring:
Lodges may accommodate up to 10 beds, and owners may keep a private 4×4 game-viewing vehicle, stored at the administration centre if desired.
Central Facilities
The administration centre includes:
Wildlife & Conservation
Lissataba plays a vital conservation role along the Olifants River corridor, supporting biodiversity across adjoining reserves such as Balule and Kruger National Park.
Game species include:
Giraffe, eland, hippo, kudu, impala, waterbuck, zebra, wildebeest, nyala, bushbuck, klipspringer, warthog, bushpig, duiker, grysbok, hyena, leopard, cheetah, civet, genet, aardvark, pangolin, porcupine, honey badger, African wildcat, crocodile, and hippo. Lions occur occasionally through the greater conservancy.
Birding & Research
Lissataba actively participates in national conservation initiatives:
Owners are encouraged to participate, contributing to long-term ecological research while enhancing their own bush experience.
Facts & Figures
Safety
The property has excellent security with controlled gate access, electric perimeter fencing and their own team of trained tracking dogs. The farm management are active members of farm Watch and there is communication via radio to farm watch, management and owners if they choose.
How to Get There
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Listed for sale at R850,000
Compared with 15 active listings in Hoedspruit.
Insight
Priced 86% below the local median — and below the typical range for Hoedspruit.
It's priced below similar homes despite a comparable floor size, which may reflect condition, position or finishes. Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages — check with the agent for local guidance.
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Market depth
15 listings
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151 days
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Medium inventory
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Lissataba is an exclusive, tranquil private game reserve offering residents a unique bushveld lifestyle characterized by abundant wildlife, scenic landscapes, and a deep connection to nature within the heart of the Limpopo province.
