Overview
An exceptional game farm of 5,980 ha (14 783 acres) situated 45 km west-southwest of Oudtshoorn and 70 km north-northwest of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. The property comprises nine abutting title deeds. Few properties of this scale, natural diversity, and scenic grandeur come to market in the Southern Cape interior.
Landscape & Natural Character
The farm presents a remarkable diversity of natural terrain across its nearly 6,000 ha. Expansive open plains and arable fields give way to dramatic mountain ridges, steep kloofs, imposing cliff faces, and rocky outcrops — a landscape of extraordinary visual character. The variety of habitat types supports an equally diverse wildlife population and creates an immersive, true-wilderness experience. Ancient Bushman rock art found on cliff faces within the farm adds a rare cultural and historical dimension, a testament to the land's enduring significance that no modern development can replicate. The property is a landscape that rewards both the serious hunter and the discerning nature enthusiast in equal measure.
Water Resources
The farm is generously and reliably watered — a defining strength for a holding of this size. A perennial natural spring has flowed continuously on Rietfontein since the farm's earliest recorded ownership, delivering approximately 12,000 litres per hour without interruption. This is a rare and irreplaceable natural asset that ensures permanent water availability at the heart of the property. The Gouritz River forms part of the western boundary and runs through the farm for approximately 3 km, offering spectacular riverfront scenery and exceptional potential for lodge or lifestyle development. Along the southern boundary, the Kama River borders several portions of the farm, and the confluence of the Kama and the Gouritz rivers lies within the farm itself — a setting of outstanding natural beauty and ecological significance. Two earth storage dams and five boreholes, two of which are equipped with windpumps, further supplement the farm's already abundant water supply.
Game Population
The farm carries a well-established and diverse game population representing some of the most prized trophy and plains game species on the continent. Species present on the property include Cape Eland, Cape Buffalo, Kudu, Springbok, Impala, Black Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Black Wildebeest, Gemsbuck, Burchell's Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Blesbuck, Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Klipspringer, and Grey Rhebuck. The farm is fully enclosed with a game-proof perimeter fence, and the entire game population is included in the sale. An active hunting operation is currently conducted on the property, and the existing infrastructure is purpose-built to support continued or expanded hunting and/or tourism activities from day one.
Infrastructure
Two homesteads provide owner and guest accommodation, supported by two staff houses. A dedicated hunting camp and boma create the ideal setting for the farm's hunting and hospitality operation, complemented by a cold room and fully equipped slaughter room — essential infrastructure for a serious hunting enterprise. A farm storeroom and earth storage dams complete the on-farm improvements. The property operates entirely off-grid, powered by solar and a generator, with Eskom infrastructure points in place should a future owner elect to connect to the Eskom grid.
Agricultural Land
Beyond its game and conservation character, the farm carries approximately 20 ha of irrigated land and 43 ha of arable dryland. These provide a useful fodder and grazing supplement for the game population and demonstrate the land's broader agricultural versatility.
Opportunity
This is one of the most compelling game farm opportunities to come to the Southern Cape market. The combination of near-6,000 ha scale, a landscape that spans open plains, mountain terrain, dramatic cliffs, and 3 km of Gouritz River frontage, a perennial spring, an abundant and diverse game population, active hunting infrastructure, and the possibility of world-class eco-tourism development on the riverfront makes this a truly exceptional offering. Whether the buyer's vision is a premier trophy hunting destination, a luxury game lodge and safari experience, a conservation estate, or a powerful combination of all three, this farm has the land, the water, the wildlife, and the beauty to support it. Assets of this calibre, at this scale, do not present themselves often.
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Contact us for more info and to arrange a viewing. This property is marketed as a going concern, zero-rated for VAT purposes. Game animals and a list of loose assets are included in the sale. The zero-rate is conditional upon both parties being registered VAT vendors and all requirements for a going concern sale being met — failing which, VAT at 15% will be for the Purchaser's account. No Transfer Duty applies.
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