Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Waterberg mountains near Bela Bela, this remarkable property offers a rare all-in-one opportunity that combines tourism, residential living, sustainable agriculture, and game farming. Designed for complete off-grid independence, the estate is powered by a robust solar system with backup batteries and generator, while abundant water reserves—including a man-made dam, elevated reservoir, and natural fountain—ensure reliable supply for both domestic and agricultural use. It is a self-sustainable living dream, where modern comfort, eco-tourism, and productive farming coexist seamlessly.
The lodge area is thoughtfully developed to welcome guests into the tranquility of the bushveld. The reception building includes storage, a workshop, and laundry facilities, complemented by a swimming pool and deck for leisure. Accommodation options are diverse, ranging from Mongwela with its three bedrooms, open-plan kitchen and dining area, lounge, and outdoor boma firepit, to Martino and Magdalena, both rondawel-style units with kitchens, bathrooms, braai areas, patios, and WiFi, with Magdalena offering a free-standing bath for added luxury. Selati provides a double-storey retreat with two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, air-conditioning, and WiFi, while Madiba is a spacious double-storey lodge featuring a covered patio, open-plan living areas, storeroom, and four bedrooms with multiple beds to accommodate larger groups. Together, these buildings create a versatile lodge complex ideal for tourism and hospitality ventures.
The farmhouse section, fully fenced for privacy and security, offers extensive residential facilities. The main farmhouse features an open-plan lounge, separate kitchen and scullery, a large entertainment area with bar, five bedrooms with three en-suite bathrooms, and an enclosed patio with built-in braai. Additional structures include a spacious gym, a multi-purpose complex with storerooms, laundry, semi-attached flatlet, office space, and children’s bedroom, as well as rock-structured homes with open-plan living areas, indoor and outdoor braais, lofts, and en-suite bedrooms. Staff quarters are well-developed, ensuring smooth operations across the estate.
Agricultural infrastructure is extensive and designed for productivity. Six vegetable tunnels with sprinkle irrigation produce a wide variety of crops including potatoes, beans, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, spinach, carrots, cauliflower, kale, sweet potatoes, chilis, strawberries, and herbs. A large netted greenhouse houses approximately 180 fruit trees, from avocados, mangoes, litchis, and grapes to apples, peaches, bananas, apricots, prunes, figs, and prickly pears. Outside orchards add another 80 trees, including pomegranates, citrus, guavas, almonds, pecans, cherries, and apples. Supporting this agricultural abundance are enormous sheds, multi-room workshops, storage containers, and a functional chicken coop, all powered by a solar system with around 50 panels, a 35 kVA inverter, 60 kVA backup battery system, and generator.
Beyond farming and hospitality, the property extends into natural bushveld, ideal for game farming and hunting. The terrain and water availability make it perfectly suited for maintaining wildlife populations, offering both tourism and conservation opportunities.
Altogether, this Waterberg estate is a rare find: a fully integrated, self-sustainable farm and lodge that blends modern living, eco-tourism, and agricultural productivity. It is perfectly suited for visionary buyers seeking a lifestyle of independence, sustainability, and opportunity in one of South Africa’s most beautiful regions.