Groenfontein is a fantastic bushveld farm on the banks of the Mokolo River and divided into 164 small holdings of an average of 24 ha each. The farm operates a small holding community with each portion on its own title deed. Roads are well maintained and security is the 1st priority. This area is within 10kms from local Town Vaalwater with shops, restaurants, schools and churches.
This portion of Groenfontein is centrally located and with easy access from the R33.
This property is 23.29 ha full game fenced, with 4 Blue Wildebeest and one Impala, borehole, 2 x water tanks, eskom power.
DRAGON FRUIT PINK/RED FLESH
The dragon fruit camp is electric fenced, to care for the 600 Dragon Fruit Plants securely planted and on a partly irrigation system.
Dragon fruit grows on climbing cactus plants that thrive in warm, sunny climate like Vaalwater. Cuttings can flower in 1–2 years in warm climates; commercial yields often ramp up over 3–4 years.
High performance (12 kg average)
600 × 12 kg = 7 200 kg (˜ 7.2 tons)
Typical lifespan 15–20 years
Annual harvest months Nov–May (depends on variety & microclimate)
So, your expected mature yield range is roughly 4.8 – 7.2 tons per year once plants reach full production (after ±3 years).
For the Waterberg Region, especially Vaalwater one can calculate 30 kg per plant per season (December - June) which equals 6 harvest seasons per year.
The approximate one hectare fenced area can host another 1200 plants.
A wholesale-price listing shows that fresh dragon fruit in South Africa has recently been quoted at ZAR 146.67 per kg on 7 April 2025.
WHY WATERBERG BUSHVELD TO BUY?
Waterberg (Thaba Meetse) is the first region in the northern part of South Africa to be named as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Vaalwater is a popular jumping-off point within 200 kms from Gauteng, for travels to the Waterberg Massif and Botswana and is itself becoming a minor destination for tourism. There are a variety of craft, art, and gift shops, as well as cafes and restaurants. Vaalwater is also home to some of the most magnificent game farms and eco-tourism in the country. Many of the game farms host the Big Five, and nature-lovers will find the mountains, bush and wildlife worth the visit.