Kalahari Gem – 10 km from the Botswana Border near Van Zylsrus

Experience the pure stillness of the Kalahari, where rolling red dunes blend into vast blue skies and uninterrupted horizons define the landscape. Situated just 10 km from the Botswana border and approximately 36 km north of the well-known town of Van Zylsrus, this exceptional 2,569.596-hectare farm offers both solid agricultural value and an enviable Kalahari lifestyle marked by space, serenity, and natural beauty.

Property Overview

Size: 2,569.596 ha

Carrying Capacity: LSU 1:14

Location: Inner farm with access via a neighbouring property

Vegetation & Grazing

The farm features classic Kalahari sandy soils with dunes of varying heights, interspersed with open grasslands and pockets of thornveld. Abundant camel thorn and grey camel thorn trees enhance both grazing and habitat value, making the property ideal for sheep, cattle, or game farming.

Extensive areas of invasive blackthorn have already been chemically treated

Healthy savannah vegetation supports sustainable livestock and game management

Infrastructure

Fencing

Entire perimeter enclosed with jackal-proof fencing

Three sides electrified for effective predator control

Subdivided into 26 well-watered camps for efficient farm management

Water Security

Two strong, fully equipped boreholes yielding approximately 4,500 L/h and 12,000 L/h

Borehole depths of 100 m and 130 m

Water supplied via a monopump and a submersible pump

Optional connection available to the Kalahari East pipeline

Five dams strategically positioned across the farm

Average annual rainfall of approximately 250 mm

Established 6 x four-camp rotational grazing system, each with a central water point

Residence

Spacious and well-maintained four-bedroom family home with a functional, welcoming layout

Reliable single-phase Eskom electricity supply (average ±R5,000 per month, season dependent)

No storage shed

Additional Details

Seller is VAT-registered

Farm sold as a going concern, with some livestock included

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-developed Kalahari farm offering dependable water, established infrastructure, and excellent grazing potential—ideally located near the Botswana border.

Begin your next chapter in the Kalahari here.

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