Purchase 1 of the 8 shares in this holiday home to enjoy a 2,500 ha Private Game Reserve with a 4 bedroom lodge overlooking the Olifants River and Drakensberg Mountains.
The property consists of 7500 sqm River stand
Wooden Log home consisting of
Central lounge and open plan kitchen
Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms connected off wooden walkways
Full furnished, appliances and furnishings
Airconditioning in all bedrooms
Boma Braai overlooking river
Annual Levy per shareholders contributes to running on lodge and is R20,000 per annum which covers :
Reserve levies
Municipal taxes
Water, gas, electricity
General maintenance
Purchasing a share does not allow one to rent out the weeks. They weeks are to be used of used for shareholders and family only.
Lissataba Nature Reserve – “View of the Mountain”
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Northern Drakensberg, Lissataba Nature Reserve derives its name from the Tsonga word meaning “view of the mountain”. The reserve stretches over 2,542 hectares of pristine acacia bushveld, characterised by rugged rocky outcrops, impressive koppies, and sweeping mountain and river views.
Privately owned and strictly exclusive, Lissataba is home to 54 shareholders with approximately 50 privately owned lodges, nestled discreetly into the natural landscape. The reserve exists solely for the enjoyment of homeowners and their guests, ensuring a tranquil, low-density bushveld experience.
Location & Setting
Situated near Hoedspruit and within close proximity to the Kruger National Park, Lissataba enjoys an enviable position with approximately 5 km of Olifants River frontage. Due to not being a “Big Five” reserve, this allows owners the rare privilege of walking, cycling, and trail running—offering an intimate connection with the bush and its smaller, often overlooked wildlife.
Lifestyle & Activities
Over 150 km of established game-drive tracks
Walking, hiking, cycling, and trail running routes
Numerous scenic look-out points and picnic spots
Bird hides and private campsite for owners
Four permanent earth dams providing water for wildlife and excellent game viewing
River access
Community & Management
Established over 40 years ago, Lissataba is a mature and well-run reserve with a strong emphasis on ecological integrity and financial sustainability. Governance is overseen by a Board of Directors elected annually by shareholders, while day-to-day operations are managed by an experienced management team supported by conservation staff.
Lissataba forms part of the Blyde Olifants Conservancy (12,000 ha), an initiative aimed at preserving the bushveld, facilitating wildlife movement, and limiting further commercial agricultural expansion in sensitive areas.
Development & Infrastructure
Development is carefully confined to one corner of the reserve and comprises:
16 river stands
38 bush stands
Average stand size of approximately 7,500 m2
Each site is serviced with water and electricity, with a monthly levy covering reserve management, security, fencing, game management, and infrastructure maintenance.
Architectural guidelines ensure a harmonious aesthetic, featuring:
Thatch roofs
Natural stone, klinker brick, or wooden homes
Earth-toned finishes
Single-storey design
No exterior lighting at night
Indigenous landscaping only
Lodges may accommodate up to 10 beds, and owners may keep a private 4×4 game-viewing vehicle, stored at the administration centre if desired.
Central Facilities
The administration centre includes:
Clubhouse with pool table, television, bar, library, and education centre
Swimming pool
Five thatched rondavels with shared kitchen for owners’ guests
Undercover vehicle parking
Fuel pumps
Small shop with basic essentials
Cleaning and laundry services
Wildlife & Conservation
Lissataba plays a vital conservation role along the Olifants River corridor, supporting biodiversity across adjoining reserves such as Balule and Kruger National Park.
Game species include:
Giraffe, eland, hippo, kudu, impala, waterbuck, zebra, wildebeest, nyala, bushbuck, klipspringer, warthog, bushpig, duiker, grysbok, hyena, leopard, cheetah, civet, genet, aardvark, pangolin, porcupine, honey badger, African wildcat, crocodile, and hippo. Lions occur occasionally through the greater conservancy.
Birding & Research
Lissataba actively participates in national conservation initiatives:
Birds in Reserve Project (BIRP) in partnership with UCT and BirdLife South Africa
SAEON Bird Abundance Survey, submitting monthly bird data to the Ndlovu Node in Kruger National Park
Owners are encouraged to participate, contributing to long-term ecological research while enhancing their own bush experience.
Facts & Figures
Size: ±2,543 ha
Stands: 54
Houses built: ±50
Ownership: Share block (common land) & full title (stand)
Commercial rights: None (residential only)
Pets: Not permitted
Roads: Well-maintained dirt roads (30 km/h speed limit)
Water: Filtered supply
Electricity: Eskom (underground)
Distance: ±42 km by road to Hoedspruit
Safety
The property has excellent security with controlled gate access, electric perimeter fencing and their own team of trained tracking dogs. The farm management are active members of farm Watch and there is communication via radio to farm watch, management and owners if they choose.
How to Get There
From Hoedspruit: Travel towards Phalaborwa on the R40, turn left onto the R526; Lissataba is 17.5 km on the left.
From the R36 (JG Strydom Tunnel): Turn towards Tzaneen, drive 10 km, turn right onto the R526; Lissataba is 7.5 km on the right.
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Castings International (Pty) Ltd t/a Century 21 Wildlife Properties Registered with the PPRA as a Business Practitioner, FFC nr 202615041950000, F139321, who operates a trust account