Luxury Private Game Lodge, Essential Oil Plantation And Macadamia Farm

This exceptional private game lodge and working farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire an established hospitality and agricultural enterprise in a spectacular natural setting on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. The property spans approximately 560 hectares of pristine landscape overlooking a dramatic gorge and is being sold as a going concern, including the operating businesses that hold the property as an asset.

The lodge has developed a strong reputation as a luxury destination offering high-end accommodation, fine dining, wellness experiences, and guided nature experiences. Over the years the establishment has received notable recognition within the hospitality industry, including the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award (2022), World Luxury Hotel Award Winner (2014), World Luxury Restaurant Award (2019) and recognition at the Lilizela Tourism Awards, further confirming its standing as a premier destination on the South Coast.

Complementing the hospitality operation is an expansive essential oil plantation and macadamia farming component, creating multiple income streams within a single investment.

Large portions of the farm are planted with a variety of essential oil producing trees, forming extensive plantations across the property. These plantations contribute significantly to the agricultural productivity of the estate while also enhancing the natural landscape. The property includes a fully operational distillery currently used for the production of tea tree oil, providing a vertically integrated farming operation and leaving scope for potential expansion into the distillation of additional essential oils in the future.

Guest accommodation consists of three studio suites, each with an en-suite bathroom, private balcony, and uninterrupted views overlooking the gorge. In addition, the lodge offers five luxury villas designed for privacy and relaxation, each featuring en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, and romantic baths positioned to take full advantage of the surrounding natural scenery.

The lodge facilities provide a complete guest experience and include a bar, the Legacy Lounge, a fine dining restaurant, a bistro, and a fully equipped spa. Guests can enjoy guided game drives across the reserve as well as romantic picnic sites set in secluded areas of the property.

The reserve supports a variety of game species including approximately 94 wildebeest, 89 impala, 9 zebra, 6 waterbuck, and 7 bushbuck.

Operational infrastructure on the property includes three additional residential homes which can be used for an additional income, staff accommodation, a tea tree oil distillery, laundry facilities, storerooms, and a warehouse supporting both the hospitality and agricultural operations.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established luxury lodge and agricultural estate with strong brand recognition, multiple revenue streams, and significant potential for continued growth.

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