This exceptional 1051-hectare farm, located just 9 km from Paul Roux in the Eastern Free State, offers a unique blend of agriculture, tourism, and hospitality. Currently operating as a cattle and game farm, it also features a luxurious function venue and fully equipped guest lodge — making it a turnkey, income-generating property.
It presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established business with multiple income streams.
The property is sold as a going concern, with all movable assets included in the purchase.
(Includes all furniture, equipment, vehicles, cattle, and game – at an excellent price!)
Location
The farm is situated approximately 9 km from Paul Roux in the Eastern Free State.
The landscape features expansive grasslands and beautiful hills with unique rock formations, making it ideal for tourism development.
The area is well known for its hiking trails and natural beauty.
What makes this location truly exceptional is that the farm has been declared a national heritage site and contains dinosaur footprints estimated to be around 185 million years old.
This is an internationally recognized attraction that draws numerous tourists each year.
Farming Operations
The farm focuses primarily on white Brahman cattle, as well as various game species, including:
giraffe, blesbok, red hartebeest, eland, kudu, zebra, black wildebeest, waterbuck, springbok, impala, and ostrich.
All game is included in the sale, and estimated population numbers can be provided on request.
The property offers hunting packages during the winter months, as well as dedicated hunter’s accommodation and game drives.
(Two game viewing vehicles are included in the sale.)
The Brahman herd consists of approximately 127 cows , 27 calves and 4 bulls, all included in the sale.
The farm is divided into grazing camps with a combination of game-proof and cattle fencing, and has excellent water supply from several earth dams and streams.
A large livestock unit equals 5 hectares.
Some arable lands have reverted to natural grazing.
There are also handling facilities for cattle and buffalo, and an open implement shed.
Hospitality Operations
The property offers a wide range of tourist attractions and extensive infrastructure suitable for hosting almost any type of function.
The tourism facilities are spread over two separate sections of the farm, developed over the past eight years, and are in excellent condition.
Good, paved roads connect the two areas.
Function and Picnic Area (Entertainment Complex for Events and Functions)
This area is ideal for conferences, large music concerts, weddings, or day visitors who simply want to enjoy the outdoors.
Facilities include:
• Large reception hall for functions and conferences
• Concert hall with stage and lighting for performances, as well as en-suite guest room for artists
• 9 large thatched lapas with braai (barbecue) facilities
• 2 swimming pools
• 20 bathrooms suitable for large groups
• Various additional structures used for the operation of the complex
Lodge
The neat and well-maintained lodge offers stylish, fully furnished accommodation for 45 guests:
• 5 Guest rooms that form part of the lodge
• 10 chalets accommodating 2 to 8 guests
• Restaurant with fully equipped kitchen
• Licensed bar
• Several social areas with braai facilities
• Office
• 2 lapas with braai facilities
• Boma
• Swimming pool
Additional infrastructure:
• 16 new accommodation units (interior not completed)
• Cold room (unfinished)
• Spa (unfinished)
• Various outbuildings for storage and packing
Additional Information
• Dinosaur museum (exhibition not completed)
• Generator valued at approximately R1,500,000 included
• Eskom electricity available
• No permanent workers residing on the property
• No land claims
• Property qualifies for 0% VAT (Value-Added Tax) purchase
Multiple streams of income
Function venue
Easy access roads
Well established infrastructure
Movable assets included
Scenic environment