850 ha Farm in Jansenville

Jansenville Game Farm

Location

The farm is situated east of Jansenville near Waterford and north west of Darlington Dam, approx. 185km from Port Elizabeth (incl. 25km of gravel).

Size

Made up of 2 titles, the property is approximately 850 ha in extent.

Description

This property encompasses a pleasing mix of varied topography, veld and habitat types. From the lower lying regions along the southern boundary, it rises steadily to the north along three parallel ridges that are part of the impressive Ouberg Mountain Range. The elevated position of the lodge offers some truly outstanding views of the Darlington Dam and surrounding Addo Park. Here, perhaps more than any other Eastern Cape property I have visited, these dramatic and uninterrupted vistas give one this true sense of wilderness solitude and seemingly infinite space.

Veld types

The veld types vary considerably across the extent of the property with the elevation change which ranges from 480m to 740m above sea level. The lower lying regions are typical karoo veld where grazing on these lower portions is supplemented with karoo succulents and herbs. In the main, it is very healthy having enjoyed very conservative grazing pressure during the tenure of the current owner. As one climbs in altitude to the north there is a fair amount of rooigras.

Browse is excellent with numerous valley bushveld species such as: jacket plum, wild olive, guarri, shepherds tree and sweet thorn complimenting the abundant spekboom that is found throughout the property. The value of the browse is born out in the sheer density of kudu found on this farm. A large number of aloe ferrox and cycads as well as euphorbias (noors and tree euphorbia) and cussonias add greatly to the general aesthetic appeal.

Rainfall

The farm falls in the summer rainfall belt and expects an annual rainfall of 275mm / annum.

Game species

Game species that are on the property include (approximate numbers):

Sable (5) Waterbuck (3) Kudu (60) Eland (2) Impala (40) Blesbuck (3) Springbuck (3) Zebra (3) and Common Duiker.

Improvements

The well appointed lodge offers: 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms open plan lounge and dining area with bar large kitchen laundry and verandah with braai area for entertaining. Plus theres a tool room and 2 small rooms for storage as well as a large carport.

There are also 3 air-conditioned chalets alongside the lodge.

A neat stone cottage near the lodge serves as additional accommodation for hunters or guests.

The farm has a workshop plus abattoir and cold room facility.

Power is supplied by 2 banks of 30 solar panels each.

This farm has two equipped boreholes and an excellent water reticulation setup with adequate water supply to the various accommodation options plus several drinking points for the game.

The farm is enclosed by +- 12.4km of 2.4m high game fence (CAE Class 1 specification).

Loose assets include: Isuzu Double Cab (4X4) Ford tractor (4X4) with front end loader and rear grader attachment Quad bikes (x 4) animal loading trailer round bale fork attachment and Venter trailer.