731ha Elite Game Breeding Operation | Gravelotte Hoedspruit

Top-Tier Game Breeding Operation for Sale:

An exclusive, 25-year legacy exotic game breeding operation.

This jewel is a fully functional operation specializing in rare exotic game. Featuring elite genetics—most notably the rare West-Zambian Sable antelope—this property represents a once-in-a-lifetime market opportunity to acquire both an exceptional piece of land and a thriving genetic legacy.

Location & Security
• Prime Positioning: Situated in the premier exotic game breeding corridor between Gravelotte and Hoedspruit.
• Highly Secure ”Internal” Farm: No boundary roads. Access is restricted to a single registered servitude road, controlled by a 24-hour manned, secured boom gate.
• Topography & Views: Rectangular layout situated 500m above sea level. Features striking views of the Northern Drakensberg and Mariepskop, with the eastern boundary enclosed by beautiful granite outcrops. Crossed by two seasonal riverbeds.

Operations & Land Capacity
• Carrying Capacity: Exceptional grazing quality allowing 5ha/LSU, expertly
managed through rotational grazing practices.
• Efficient Operations: The entire 731ha operation is smoothly run daily by a
lean, dedicated team of just 4 farm workers and 1 manager.

Infrastructure & Improvements
Fencing & Camps
• Perimeter: Fully enclosed with 2.4m electrified game fencing.
• Breeding Camps: 40 electrified breeding camps (5–20ha each) plus 7
smaller Sable Bull breeding camps.
• Open Farm Camps: 2 larger camps (~200ha each) used to naturally
mature young sable bulls for top-tier auction quality.
• Access: 112 steel sliding gates allow for seamless operational access,
systematic grazing rotation, and easy monitoring of herds.
• Handling: Specialized animal working bomas on site.

Water Security
• Boreholes: 3 solar-powered boreholes tested to deliver a combined output
of 5,500 liters per hour.
• Storage:
- 3 x 5,000L elevated JoJo tanks with concrete reservoirs.
- 1 x 10,000L water storage tank with a pressure pump.
- 1 x 45,000L concrete reservoir.
• Additional: 1 traditional wind pump. Water network supplies all breeding
camps sufficiently.

Buildings & Accommodation
• Main Farmhouse: Comfortable 282m² home featuring 3 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms, a study, a living area, a beautiful kitchen, and an outside
boma/braai area.
• Workshop & Storage: Large 640m² farm store and workshop to house all
implements, tools, and plant equipment.
• Bush Retreat / Hunting Camp: Off-grid tented camp sleeping 6 adults,
featuring hot water, a boma, and a braai area.
• Staff Accommodation: 35m² staff quarters (two rooms plus ablutions)
alongside additional staff housing.
• Utilities: Septic tanks and French drains installed.

Electricity and Extras
• Electricity: Eskom 3-phase connection with two 25 KVA transformers (one
at the main house, one at the workshop.
• Recreation: 500m and 1,000m shooting ranges with installed gong targets.
• Roads: Comprehensive, well-maintained internal road network for
traversing the entire farm.
• All farm implements can be bought separately, and the selling price can be
negotiated with the current owner:
- Toyota Hilux D4D
- Landi Tractor
- Tip Trailer
- Tow-Behind Grader
- CAT 428E
- NIC Game Trailer
- Cooling Trailer
- Boscut de-bushing machine
- Firefighter on trailer
- Chainsaw
- Brushcutter
- Wood splitter
- Diesel Generator
- Petrol Generator

Premium Game & Genetics included in the transaction

Only the finest genetics are stocked on the farm. All mature West-Zambian breeding bulls feature horns exceeding 55 inches, with potential high-demand auction results. The only other plains game on the farm are duiker and steenbok.

Animals Included in the Selling Price:

West-Zambian Sable Antelope
- Breeding Bulls: 2 (All > 55 inches)
- Additional Bulls: 40
- Females: 73
White Flank Impala
- Rams: 4
- Ewes: 22
- Lambs: Sired by a 25” Black Male - 16
Black Impala
- Rams: 8
- Ewes: 10
Dapple Impala
- Total: 4
Saddleback Impala
- Rams: 3
- Ewes: 31
Kudu
- Bulls: 2
- Cows: 8
Split Impala-Black
- Ewes: 32
Red Impala
- Rams: 4
- Ewes: 22
Sharpes Grysbok - 18

The Transaction Structure & Financial Stipulations

This transaction comes with specific financial terms and incredible operational support for the new buyer:
• Estimated ROI: When operated by a knowledgeable and well-trained
management team, this operation projects a 45% return on investment
(ROI) over the first three years, based on current market trends and
estimated target inflation rates.
• Three-Year Management Handover: To ensure the continuation of this
genetic legacy, the current owner is prepared to manage the breeding
operations for the first three years. This will facilitate a complete transfer of
skills and knowledge to the new owner’s team (exact terms to be discussed
and concluded if required with potential buyers).
• Potential buyers must conduct their own comprehensive financial due
diligence to mitigate all associated and potential risks.
• VAT Application: 15% VAT will apply to this transaction, as the farm
is being transferred from a VAT-registered company; therefore, VAT will
have to be added to the listed price.
• Entity Status: Please note that the farm will Not be sold as a Going
Concern.

Alternatively, the farm can be bought outright without the exotic game for a total amount of R22,680,000.00 – Excluding the applicable VAT of 15%.

Contact me today to secure this exclusive opportunity!

DISCLAIMER:
Rates are determined based on the purchase price using a formula percentage of the purchase price and the zoning of the property as determined by the Maruleng Municipality.

Karis Properties has made every effort to obtain information regarding this listing from sources deemed reliable. However, we cannot warrant its complete accuracy as it is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, rental, or other conditions, as well as prior sale, lease, or withdrawal without notice. A few general photos of the property have been used for this advertisement.

Furthermore, the game farm does not have any financial statements available. All potential buyers need to conduct their own complete due diligence to ensure that all potential risks and issues are mitigated before the purchase of the property.