Operational Nyala Breeding Game Farm

This impeccably maintained land-claim free 300ha property, bordering the Mzinene River with Phinda Game Reserve right on the other side, is densely packed with animals, 5 houses, a big 5 fence, a drought-proof water system made up of 12 inter-connected dams, and all the infrastructure and equipment you could wish for.

The farm boasts 100m of Mzinene River front, 5 houses, a drought-proof water system made of 12 inter-connected dams, 4.5kms of drainage lines, 7kms of irrigation pipes connected to municipality water, a mosaic of beautifully diverse ecosystems, a warehouse, employee’s quarters, a newly built 2.4m Big 5 game fence and all the infrastructure and equipment you could wish for.

This farm offers opportunities for all, as it can just easily be linked with Phinda by dropping their mutual fences, as well as with the Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve, or it could be restored to the formerly thriving pineapple business it once was, all the infrastructure needed still being in place.

Anything is possible on one of the very few totally land-claim free properties of the area.

This 300ha piece of land, fully fenced with a 2.4m Big 5 game fence, topped with electric strands and razor wire, top and bottom, is an ecological paradise teeming with wildlife. Giraffes, kudus, warthogs, nyalas, impalas, sunis, and duikers are populating this farm more densely than you will have ever seen. Leopards are regular visitors.

The river boasts exceptional fishing and is laden with the charm of its fever tree forest, which has given its name to this part of the world. Daily sightings of crocodiles and hippos give people along the river the ultimate feeling of being in the African bush!

The farm boasts a drought-proof water system made of 12 inter-connected dams, 4.5kms of drainage lines and 7kms of irrigation pipes all connected to municipality water.

The farm is a juxtaposition of many different ecosystems, with incredibly diverse fauna and flora. From the sandy soils of the Southern part of the property, and the pristine 20ha patch of sand forest it hosts, to loamy soils, to clay and even black cotton soils at the Northern end of the farm. Sand forests, flood plains, Acacia forests, Tamboti forests, Fever tree forests… are some of the many mesmerizing landscapes featured on this unique piece of land.

Whatever business is run on the property, the 36 sqm office will be more than adequate, as will its 44 sqm garage standing, conveniently accessed by a 6m sliding gate.

Adjoining the office is a gigantic warehouse of over 140 sqm, with a roofed parking of over 125 sqm.


The farm’s Northern boundary is the beautiful meandering Mzinene River, with Phinda Game Reserve straight on the other side.

On the banks of the Mzinene River and facing Phinda Game Reserve is a recently built 3 bedrooms wooden cottage of 75 sqm, with an open-space kitchen, dining room and living room area, an old 3 bedrooms cottage of 90 sqm, as well as a 2 bedrooms mobile home of 80 sqm, with a 50 sqm roofed veranda.

Situated in the heart of the Elephant Coast, 15 kms from Hluhluwe town, neighbouring Phinda Game reserve on the North and the registered World Heritage Site Isimangalisio / Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park on the East, the property is a short drive away from Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, Mkhuze National Park, Thembe National Park, Kosi Bay and Sodwana Bay, among other touristic highlights of the country. Should you tire of the more than 250 bird species which can be spotted on the farm, there is still plenty more awaiting you.

Ballito is a 2 hours’ drive, and Durban 2.5 hours’ drive.

This is Zulu Kingdom at its very best!

The farm can either be sold as a going concern, with all its infrastructure and equipment (30 kVA 3 phase generator, 3 Yamaha quads, a Landcruiser pick-up, fence materials, motorized gates, over 50’000 litres of water storage, and more electrical, plumbing and construction materials and equipment that could possibly be listed here…), or “voetstoots” after the current owner sells their equipment if not of interest to the buyer.

Features:

- Security: 2.4m Big 5 game fence with 2.1m bonnox, electric strands above and along the bonnox, razor wire top and bottom, shade net on the Southern half of the property
- Gates: all gates are sliding and motorized
- Generator: yes, 30 kVA 3 Phase
- Temperature Control: the main house, cottage and mobile home are air-conditioned
- Network: MTN and Vodacom are available throughout the farm
- Internet: MTN uncapped fixed LTE
- DSTV: two DSTV Explora and two extra views in the main house and the cottage
- Entertainment: pool table in the main house
- Dams: 12