4 Bedroom House in Lissataba

Purchase 2 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.

Holiday usagecan be for two weeks at a time as per the roster or as arranged with other shareholders. 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 runningoffering 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 44 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 kmh 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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