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Experience private bushveld living in Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve near Hoedspruit and Kruger, with a private waterhole, heated pool and expansive entertainment boma.
Private bush home set on a 21-hectare bush stand within Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve, just 35 km from Hoedspruit, one of the gateways to the Kruger National Park. Surrounded by indigenous trees and beautifully landscaped gardens, this unique property offers a combination of privacy, comfort, and authentic African wilderness living.
A natural rock wall with overlaid mesh fencing encloses the residential footprint, creating a tranquil and secure setting. The landscaped gardens, expansive entertainment areas, swimming pool, boma, and private waterhole provide the perfect environment for game viewing and sharing unforgettable moments with family and friends. The property is being sold partially furnished.
Unit 1
The central unit serves as the heart of the property and has been thoughtfully designed for comfortable family living and entertaining. Constructed with attractive natural rock walls and a traditional thatched roof, this unit combines rustic charm with modern practicality. The spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while two en-suite bedrooms are positioned on either side of the living space. Each bedroom features a shower, vanity, and toilet. Above the main living area is a large loft, currently configured with additional beds, providing flexible accommodation for larger families or guests. Aluminium-framed windows and doors maximise natural light and open onto a covered patio overlooking the surrounding bushveld and private waterhole, allowing residents to enjoy regular wildlife sightings.
Unit 2
This attractive natural rock and thatched unit offers both privacy and comfortable living. It comprises a kitchenette and two spacious bedrooms. The main bedroom features a luxurious sunken en-suite bathroom complete with a large walk-in double shower, vanity, toilet, and an impressive outdoor double shower. The second bedroom has access to a separate bathroom fitted with a shower, elegant slipper bath, vanity, and toilet. A large covered patio overlooks the bushveld and waterhole, providing the perfect space to relax while enjoying a sundowner.
Unit 3
The third unit offers an exceptional entertainment space that complements the accommodation perfectly. Constructed from natural rock with a traditional thatched roof and a Harvey-tiled section, this unit has been purposefully designed for entertaining. The spacious open-plan living area includes a lounge, custom-built bar, indoor braai area, and separate guest toilet, creating an inviting social space for family and friends. A passage leads through to a formal dining room featuring beautifully crafted built-in cupboards and storage chests, adding warmth and character. The spacious covered patio extends the entertainment area outdoors and overlooks the surrounding bushveld and landscaped gardens.
Unit 4
Conveniently positioned to service the swimming pool area, this separate natural rock and thatched building provides additional guest amenities comprising:
Additional Features
This exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to own a private bush home that combines authentic safari character with outstanding entertainment spaces. Whether utilised as a permanent residence or an exclusive family retreat, it offers an enviable lifestyle within a peaceful and picturesque private nature reserve.
Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve
Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve is a 980-hectare private wildlife reserve comprising only 42 individual 21-hectare properties, offering owners exceptional privacy and an authentic bushveld lifestyle.
Bordered to the north by the Olifants River, the reserve boasts a diverse landscape of riverfront properties, bushveld plains, rocky outcrops, and, in some areas, breathtaking views towards the Drakensberg Mountains. The reserve supports a healthy and diverse population of plains game, including Waterbuck, Kudu, Nyala, Impala, Zebra, Giraffe, Blue Wildebeest, Bushbuck, Duiker, and numerous smaller antelope species that roam freely throughout the reserve.
Birdlife is exceptional, making it a haven for bird enthusiasts, with a resident breeding pair of African Hawk-Eagles regularly seen soaring overhead. Nocturnal wildlife, including Civet, Genet, Porcupine, and the elusive Caracal, further enhances the reserve's remarkable biodiversity.
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Century 21 Wildlife Properties have made every effort to obtain the information regarding these listings from sources deemed reliable. However, we cannot warrant the complete accuracy thereof, subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing, or withdrawal without notice.
Castings International (Pty) Ltd t/a Century 21 Wildlife Properties Registered with the PPRA as a Business Practitioner, FFC nr 202615041950000, F139321, who operates a trust account
Listed for sale at R4,950,000
Compared with 15 active listings in Hoedspruit.
Insight
Priced 17% below the local median — but still inside the typical range for Hoedspruit.
It's smaller than typical, which helps explain where it sits in the range. 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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Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve offers an exclusive, off-grid bushveld lifestyle where residents can enjoy daily wildlife encounters and serene landscapes while remaining within reach of Hoedspruit's essential town amenities.
