Game Farm in Bela-Bela (Warmbaths)

This exceptional 2987-hectare game farm is located in the northern region of the Gauteng Province and is registered in a Pty Ltd, VAT registered entity. The farm offers a rare combination of large-scale game farming, eco-tourism, and events potential, all within close proximity to major infrastructure.

The topography is typical savannah bushveld, featuring a balanced mix of rolling hills and level thorn bushveld plains. The entire property is enclosed with game-proof fencing and boasts well-developed infrastructure, including an extensive network of expertly maintained internal roads.

Water availability is excellent, with both underground and surface water exceeding daily requirements, complemented by an average annual rainfall of approximately 550 mm.

Game Farming

The farm supports a wide variety of game species, including two of the Big Five, namely:

- Addo Buffalo

- Leopard

Scarce and high-value species include:

- Tsessebe

- Brown Hyena

The property holds a Certificate of Adequate Enclosure, allowing for year-round hunting.

Plains game on the farm includes, among others:

Aardvark, Aardwolf, Baboon, Black-backed Jackal, Blesbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Buffalo, Bushbuck, Bush Pig, Caracal, Eland, Giraffe, Klipspringer, Kudu, Mountain Reedbuck, Nyala, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red Hartebeest, Sable, Springbuck, Steenbuck, Tsessebe, Waterbuck, Warthog, and Zebra.

Current animal counts include:

70 Blesbuck| 63 Blue Wildebeest| 61 Buffalo| 22 Eland| 17 Giraffe| 83 Impala| 17 Kudu| 21 Nyala| 5 Ostrich| 3 Red Hartebeest| 45 Sable| 5 Springbuck| 3 Tsessebe| 11 Waterbuck| 15 Warthog| 80 Zebra

Eco-Tourism Potential

The farm is ideally suited for eco-tourism, offering a unique habitat and climate rarely found in Gauteng. The diverse terrain makes it perfect for 4x4 trails, mountain biking, hiking, game drives, and bird watching, with an abundance of Highveld, Bushveld, and water bird species.

Events & Accommodation

The property is well established as an events venue, hosting:

Weddings| Anniversaries| Birthdays| Small conferences| Team-building events

Accommodation is available for up to 37 guests, with options for self-catering or full catering in the main lodge.

Location

Conveniently situated only 120 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, this farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a large, well-developed game and eco-tourism operation in close proximity to Johannesburg.

This is a truly unique investment opportunity combining conservation, tourism, events, and game farming at scale.