INTRODUCTION
Situated just outside the small Kalahari town of Deben in the Northern Cape, this exceptional farm offers a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by the vast, open landscapes that define the region. Known for its wide skies, red Kalahari sands and quiet atmosphere, the Deben area provides a unique sense of space and tranquility that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Life here moves at a gentler pace, where mornings begin with expansive sunrises and evenings end beneath spectacular star-filled skies. The surrounding countryside is ideal for those who appreciate nature, farming, or simply the freedom of wide-open land.
Whether utilized as a working farm, a lifestyle property, or a private retreat, this property presents an opportunity to enjoy authentic Northern Cape living while still being within reach of nearby towns and essential amenities.
LOCATION
The farm is located within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality and lies northwest of Deben in the Northern Cape, in a well-known farming area of the Kalahari region.
FARM FEATURES
The farm measures 1,722.296 hectares and offers excellent grazing capacity with an LSU of 1:13. The area receives an average annual rainfall of 300 – 400 mm, making it well suited for extensive cattle and game farming.
The land consists primarily of natural grasslands and woodlands, typical of the Kalahari ecosystem. Vegetation includes a healthy mix of Camel Thorn, Shepherd’s Tree, Blackthorn, Buffalo Thorn and Yellowwood trees, together with grasses that are well adapted to the sandy soils of the region. Certain areas also contain scattered thorny shrubs.
Large sections of the farm feature lush grassy pastures with a high density of Camel Thorn trees, characteristic of the Kathu bushveld, creating a striking and picturesque landscape.
The farm is ideally suited for cattle farming, while also supporting various free-roaming game species, making it equally attractive as a potential game farm.
Infrastructure and farming layout include:
• Perimeter fencing in very good condition
o Two sides: 2.4 m (8 ft) game fencing, jackal-proof at the bottom
o Two sides: 1.4 m (4 ft 6”) jackal-proof fencing
• All internal fencing is stock proof
• Divided into 12 camps, operated in a 3 x 4 rotational grazing system
Water infrastructure:
• 3 boreholes
• 2 windmills
• 1 solar pump
• Fresh, good-quality water supply
• Water stored in 2 dams and 5 plastic tanks, distributed across the farm for livestock drinking points
The farm also features perimeter firebreak roads for quick access in case of veld fires, as well as multiple internal roads providing convenient access to most areas of the property.
The soils consist mainly of soft sandy Kalahari soils, with no dunes, making the land easily accessible and workable.
HOMESTEAD
The farmstead offers comfortable accommodation and practical infrastructure:
• 4-bedroom main house with living areas, kitchen and bathroom
• Double garage, also utilized as a covered entertainment area
• Outbuilding with a flatlet and garage/storage space
• Additional outbuilding for feed and vehicle storage
• Worker’s house
Solar power system:
• 5 kVA inverter system
• 16 solar panels
• 12 gel batteries (approximately 9 years old)
ANIMALS INCLUDED
The following animals are included in the sale:
• Springbok – approximately 40
• Oryx (Gemsbok) – approximately 20
• Blesbok – approximately 10
• Kudu – free roaming
• Bonsmara cattle – approximately 80
• 2 Bonsmara bulls
MOVABLE ASSETS INCLUDED
• 5-ton Isuzu truck
• Ford 7600 tractor with front loader
• Ford 3000 tractor
• Feed mixer
• 2-ton, 4 m cattle trailer with bars
• 5 m cooler box powered by generator
• Nissan 2.7 Diesel 4x4 bakkie (not licensed)
CONCLUSION
This is a very well-maintained farm with excellent infrastructure and natural resources. The property is ideally suited for productive cattle farming while offering strong potential for game farming as well.
With its well-developed water supply, established grazing system, quality fencing, and included livestock and equipment, the new owner can step in and continue farming immediately.
Set within the striking beauty of the Kalahari landscape, this farm offers a rare opportunity to own a productive agricultural property combined with the tranquility and natural splendor of Northern Cape farm living.
The farm is sold as a going concern.
PRICE: R17 133 000