An exceptional 4,630-hectare game and livestock farm located in the game-rich Smaldeel region near Adelaide, Eastern Cape. With four adjoining farms forming a single block, the property boasts over 15km of the Koonap River meandering through its valleys, offering outstanding biodiversity and water security.
Natural Beauty
Situated between the Karoo and old Transkei regions, the farm features a unique blend of biomes: Spekboom veld on the Southern slopes, acacia grasslands to the North, and lush riverine bush along the riverbanks. The veld is in pristine condition with no overgrazing, providing highly sought-after natural grazing.
Wildlife
A true hunter’s paradise, the property already supports more than 10 species of game including kudu, waterbuck, nyala, bushbuck, gemsbok, impala, mountain reedbuck, fallow deer, steenbok, and duiker. With its scale and diversity, the farm offers excellent potential for Big 5 introduction.
Infrastructure
The property is a fully operational livestock farm with strong infrastructure:
1. Extensive water system: pumps, boreholes, tanks, and troughs
2. 45 hectares under irrigation, ideal for lucerne production
3. 3 farmhouses and 10 workers’ cottages
Location
Conveniently positioned:
1. 20km from Adelaide (with small aircraft runway)
2. 110km from Grahamstown (Makhanda)
3. 185km from Port Alfred
4. 220km from Port Elizabeth International Airport
5. 65km (as the crow flies) from Shamwari Game Reserve
Highlights
1. 4,630 hectares across four consolidated farms
2. 15km of Koonap River frontage
3. Malaria- and foot-and-mouth disease-free zone
4. Tremendous eco-tourism and game farming potential
This rare Eastern Cape property offers a unique opportunity for investors, conservationists, or game enthusiasts to establish a premier game reserve or eco-tourism venture in one of South Africa’s most diverse and scenic regions.
Registered with the PPRA.
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