Royal Karoo Safaris is situated East of Steytlerville in an area that encompasses both mountain and Karoo veld where the Great Karoo meets the Eastern Cape Valley bush veld (5 biomes). The vegetation is diverse with open grass veld, wooded kloofs and beautiful mountain areas. The present owners have devoted much energy into veld restoration, this being mainly achieved by the planting of spekboom (Portulacaria Afra).
A self-sustainable operation that is 8592ha (9 titles) in extent with a further 1305ha under lease (total 9897ha). The property itself has a magnificent lodge with commanding views of the Groot Winterhoek Mountain Range, outbuildings which include a workshop and state-of-the-art meat processing unit, staff accommodation (2 management as well as 5 other staff houses), and
even a 1300m gravel runway with its own (18m x 18m hangar). The property is run off Eskom with a 50KVA transformer at the lodge and a 25KVA at the managers' house situated 15km away. The lodge has a backup generator of 114KW. A borehole servicing the lodge is set at 6 000l per hour and the borehole at the manager’s house at 5 000l. there are another 4 active boreholes supplying water for stock requirements.
The lodge is 4-star accredited and can accommodate 22 guests (11 rooms) all with large en suite bathrooms and a choice of king or twin beds. The restored old Karoo homestead has a modern, yet classical field with outstanding facilities. Guests can relax in one of the 2 lounges, bar, state-of-the-art wine cellar and meals are provided in a modern restaurant area or in the outdoor boma. A fully equipped kitchen provides fabulous cuisine from locally sourced products incorporated with organic herbs and vegetables from the gardens. The butchery itself provides locally harvested venison products and supplies to many Eastern Cape establishments. The outside areas are tranquil with established gardens, koi ponds, a swimming pool and a tennis court.
The property is game-fenced with a CAE in place and licensed for Buffalo, Black Wildebeest (Top Species) and AIS registered for lechwe. Game includes Barbery sheep, Blesbuck, Blesbuck white, Buffalo, Duiker, Eland, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Hartebeest, Impala, Impala black, Klipspringer, Kudu, Mountain Reedbuck, Nyala, Springbuck, Springbuck black, Springbuck copper, Springbuck white, Steenbuck, Vaal Rhenbuck, Waterbuck, Wildebeest Black, Wildebeest Blue, Wildebeest Golden and Zebra Cape mountain.
This property is being sold as a going concern. A full list of approximate game numbers, loose assets, furnishings, vehicles and equipment are available to qualified Buyers. A unique opportunity to acquire a fully operational safari business with established clients and confirmed bookings for 2025.
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