R23,500,000 | 20 Bedroom Lodge For Sale in Bela Bela Rural

A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of the Bushveld

Escape the ordinary and step into a world where African wilderness meets luxury living. Just 20 km outside Bela-Bela, this 701 ha private game reserve offers breathtaking valleys, savannah plains, rocky outcrops, wetlands, and a waterfall with natural rock pools. It’s a property that balances ecological diversity with exceptional infrastructure, a true jewel of the Waterberg and an exceptional investment opportunity.

Accommodation & Lifestyle:

- Main Lodge (Sleeps 22–24): Elegant thatched lodge with manicured gardens, swimming pool, boma, conference facilities, bar, loft entertainment area, walk in safe, and Wi Fi enhancers. Fully furnished and equipped, ready to welcome guests and generate income immediately.
- Chalets (4 units): Each chalet offers en suite bedrooms, kitchenettes, and private braai areas. Designed for comfort and privacy, they overlook the bushveld and waterholes.
- Owner’s Residence: Positioned for panoramic views, this home features 4 en suite bedrooms, 2 loft rooms, a garden cottage with en-suite, heated pool, cherry wood bar, double kitchen with pantry, cellar, pizza oven, and multiple garages. A private retreat or potential second lodge. Excluded from the sale in terms of furniture, tools, and personal assets.
- Manager’s House (Completed 2020): Modern 3 bedroom home with solar geyser, veranda braai, open plan living, and secure fencing.
- Staff Housing (3 units): Comfortable and practical, ensuring smooth operations.

Infrastructure & Amenities:

- Water: 2 solar equipped boreholes (approx. 5,000 & 2,500 l/h), 5 waterholes, earthen dam stocked with tilapia, multiple storage dams, computerised irrigation.
- Electricity: Eskom 3 phase supply, step up/step down transformers, 2 x 37 KVA generators.
- Safety: Firefighting systems, lightning detectors, valid compliance certificates.
- Outbuildings: Large workshop, butchery with cold room, laundry, multiple stores, diesel storage, slaughtering facilities.
- Shooting Range: 100 m range with ATA/DTL clay pigeon setup.
- Sundowner Spot: Scenic gorge edge location with braai, seating, storeroom, and solar lighting.

Wildlife & Habitat:

- Estimated Game Counts (approximate, may differ): Buffalo (26), Giraffe (5), Eland (18–20), Roan (2), Sable (4), Kudu (12–15), Zebra (20–25), Impala (25–30), Wildebeest (40–45), Waterbuck (4–6), Nyala (10–12), Springbok (7–10), Blesbok (10–15), Gemsbok (2).
- Permits: P3 exemption and Buffalo permits in place, ensuring compliance and secure operations.
- Other Species: Bushbuck, reedbuck, klipspringer, warthog, bushpig, jackal, porcupine, baboon, vervet monkey, aardvark, brown hyena, leopard (occasional sightings).
- Vegetation: Predominantly sourveld with wetlands, savannah grasslands, and diverse tree cover, excellent carrying capacity and birdlife.

Assets & Equipment (Included):

- Vehicles: Land Rover game viewer, Toyota Hilux, Land Cruiser 4.2 diesel, tractors (Fiat, Massey Ferguson), TLB.
- Implements: Slasher, ripper, hammer mill, pneumatic woodsplitter, saws, brush cutter, compressor.
- Extras: 5 quad bikes, trailers, firefighting units, two way radio system, spitbraai, workshop tools, furniture, bedding, kitchenware, and lodge/chalet inventories.
- Butchery: Walk in fridge, meat saw, mincer, wors stopper, slicer, vacuum machine.

Investment Highlights:

- The lodge is sold lock, stock, and barrel, fully equipped and ready to operate.
- Strong existing client base with proven income from lodge and chalets.
- Multiple revenue streams: accommodation, conferencing, events, activities, and wildlife tourism.
- Ideal for both private lifestyle use and commercial tourism venture.
- A comprehensive inventory list will be supplied to serious buyers to ensure full transparency of assets, equipment, and furnishings included in the sale.

This is not just a farm, it’s a turnkey lifestyle and business opportunity. Every detail reflects meticulous care, from the manicured lodge lawns to the well planned water reticulation. Whether you dream of a private retreat, a family legacy, or a thriving hospitality business, this property delivers it all.