A Visionary Bushveld Property with Exceptional Eco-Tourism Potential
Set within the 500-hectare Ezemvelo Wildlife Conservancy, this 20-hectare African bushveld property offers a rare opportunity for a visionary buyer to acquire land with extraordinary eco-tourism and hospitality potential — not as a turnkey operation, but as a creative redevelopment project.
This property is not currently tourism ready and is not operating as a lodge or guest facility. It is presently used as a business warehousing and employee accommodation property, with the owner residing on-site. However, for a buyer with imagination and development experience, the foundations exist to transform this unique space into something truly special.
An Artistic, Unconventional Built Environment:
The buildings on the property are highly artistic, eclectic and unconventional, pieced together over time using a variety of building materials and design elements giving it unique character. This is not a uniform or polished estate — it is a creative, organic environment that requires someone able to see beyond its current function and reimagine its future.
While work and investment will be required to make the property tourism-ready, the existing structures provide inspiring bones that can be:
- Reconfigured
- Expanded
- Repurposed
- Or selectively redeveloped to create a distinctive, character-rich tourism destination.
Why This Property Lends Itself Perfectly to Tourism - Despite its current non-tourism use, the natural setting is exceptionally well suited to future eco-tourism or hospitality initiative:
- Located inside a secure, private wildlife conservancy
- Free-roaming game including Nyala, Impala, Kudu and Zebra frequent the property
- Indigenous bushveld, water features and tranquil natural spaces
- Easy access from the N3 corridor between Durban & Johannesburg
The environment naturally supports concepts such as:
- Boutique eco-lodge
- Artistic bush retreat
- Wellness or creative retreat
- Destination restaurant or events venue
- Conservation-aligned hospitality project
Existing Structures (Requiring Redevelopment) - The property includes multiple buildings that have historically served different functions, including residential use, storage, offices and warehousing. These structures are not currently suitable for immediate tourism use, but offer a base from which a cohesive vision can be developed.
Additional features include:
- Artistic and unique 4 bedroom house
- Large open deck and entertainment spaces
- Thatched lapa and outdoor areas
- Natural rock swimming pool and water features
- Cottages and auxiliary buildings
- Warehousing and garage structures
All of which would require redesign, upgrading and compliance work to support tourism operations.
Seasonal River Frontage:
The Mshwati River runs through the property on a seasonal basis, enhancing the landscape and providing a natural water feature that supports grazing and biodiversity.
Zoning, Utilities & Practical Considerations:
- Agricultural zoning (supportive of nature-based tourism development)
- 3-phase municipal electricity
- Extensive water infrastructure with low running costs
- Secure access via controlled entry into the conservancy
A Rare Opportunity for the Right Buyer - This property will appeal not to everyone, but to the right buyer — someone with:
- Vision and creativity
- Development or hospitality experience
- An appreciation for artistic, unconventional spaces and nature
- The ability to transform raw potential into a destination
For such a buyer, this represents an opportunity to create something truly unique within a sought-after wildlife conservancy.
Important Buyer Information:
This property is available to CASH BUYERS ONLY.
Due to its agricultural zoning and land size, coupled with the fact that the property is not selling as a business (going concern) the property is unlikely to qualify for traditional mortgage or commercial bank finance. Buyers should be in a position to proceed without bond finance.
Viewing Protocol - Viewings are strictly by appointment.
The seller requires proof of financial capability prior to viewing, due to the scale of redevelopment required and to minimise unnecessary disruption to staff and ongoing business operations.