Kalahari Gem – 10 km from the Botswana Border near Van Zylsrus
Experience the pure stillness of the Kalahari, where rolling red dunes blend into vast blue skies and uninterrupted horizons define the landscape. Situated just 10 km from the Botswana border and approximately 36 km north of the well-known town of Van Zylsrus, this exceptional 2,569.596-hectare farm offers both solid agricultural value and an enviable Kalahari lifestyle marked by space, serenity, and natural beauty.
Property Overview
Size: 2,569.596 ha
Carrying Capacity: LSU 1:14
Location: Inner farm with access via a neighbouring property
Vegetation & Grazing
The farm features classic Kalahari sandy soils with dunes of varying heights, interspersed with open grasslands and pockets of thornveld. Abundant camel thorn and grey camel thorn trees enhance both grazing and habitat value, making the property ideal for sheep, cattle, or game farming.
Extensive areas of invasive blackthorn have already been chemically treated
Healthy savannah vegetation supports sustainable livestock and game management
Infrastructure
Fencing
Entire perimeter enclosed with jackal-proof fencing
Three sides electrified for effective predator control
Subdivided into 26 well-watered camps for efficient farm management
Water Security
Two strong, fully equipped boreholes yielding approximately 4,500 L/h and 12,000 L/h
Borehole depths of 100 m and 130 m
Water supplied via a monopump and a submersible pump
Optional connection available to the Kalahari East pipeline
Five dams strategically positioned across the farm
Average annual rainfall of approximately 250 mm
Established 6 x four-camp rotational grazing system, each with a central water point
Residence
Spacious and well-maintained four-bedroom family home with a functional, welcoming layout
Reliable single-phase Eskom electricity supply (average ±R5,000 per month, season dependent)
No storage shed
Additional Details
Seller is VAT-registered
Farm sold as a going concern, with some livestock included
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-developed Kalahari farm offering dependable water, established infrastructure, and excellent grazing potential—ideally located near the Botswana border.
Begin your next chapter in the Kalahari here.
