Phenomenal opportunity to own a freehold stand, plus part-ownership of a 4 365 hectare Nature Reserve, in the heart of the Witteberg Mountains.
With no farming for at least two decades, the biodiversity on this incredible tract of land has been restored in all but a miraculous way.
The Reserve offers enchanting sandstone formations, a plethora of indigenous fauna and flora, some rare Fynbos species, a wide variety of raptors and birdlife, infinite starlit skies and intriguing fossils. In short, Mecca for every nature lover.
At nominal cost, you can become a co-custodian of this unpolluted, untainted and unique mountainous piece of African splendour.
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COTTAGE FOOTPRINT – 120m² (building guidelines apply – not stringent).
Levy: R1 800 per month.
NATURE AT ITS FINEST: The Reserve is a conservancy and veritable sanctuary for a plethora of indigenous plant species, wildlife, including the endangered Riverine Rabbit (and yes, the shy Cape Leopard traverse the area from time to time, as does the Brown Hyena – spoor found), raptors, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and rare Fynbos species. No hunting or trapping allowed.
HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS: A network of some 44km of trails lead to almost every corner of the Reserve’s spectacular array of plants, and fascinating ruins. And en route, the most glorious scenery in every direction!
ROCK CLIMBING AND SCRAMBLING for the lionhearted - amongst the Dassie and Klipspringer families that thrive on the Reserve, and the lucky few may even spot the majestic Verreaux Eagle's nest.
ROCK ART: Some caves with weathered Rock Art to explore.
NO SECURITY ISSUES: Word has it that the affable Witteberg Ghost has a hand in securing the entrance to the Reserve!
DISTANCES: Bordering the Anysberg Nature Reserve, a declared World Heritage Site, the Reserve is 50km from Laingsburg, 57km from Matjiesfontein, 59km from Touws River, and 239km from Cape Town, with a stretch of 25km very good dirt road to the Reserve – suitable for any sedan.
Easy day trips to both Anysberg (115km from the Reserve by road), and the historic, famed and most beautiful pass in South Africa - the Seweweekspoort Pass, also 115km from the Reserve, and a must!