Western Cape Wildlife Sanctuary With Pristine Property For Sale

Business description

This investment opportunity would suit a person with a passion for nature and wildlife and a desire for this type of lifestyle.

This pristine rural estate covers 46 hectars, including unspoiled forest area, is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The sanctuary offers a tourism related, endangered specie, Eco wildlife sanctuary, which includes a long established and sustainable business, with additional exciting future business and conservation prospects.

The property was valued recently by a qualified valuator at R12.5 million. The infrastructure including reception/lecture/ restaurant area/animal hospital as well as private residence makes this an attractive business venture.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Location:

Well situated in a prime tourist related area of the country where there are a number of operations supporting the wildlife and endangered specie's. The operation has become known worldwide.

Premises details:

Strategically situated within the heart of the tourism industry, this estate covering 46 hectares including all aspects of nature, including a natural indigenous forest and numerous dams, filled with birdlife, from endangered to the local specie.

The property is completely electronically fenced, includes not only the private residence situated on the border of the forest, but the centre's reception areaincluding a restaurant and tourist shop, as well as an audio visual lounge. Substantial outbuildings as well as basic camp enclosures for the diverse range of wildlife are also included, with state of the art viewing concepts.

A rehabilitation centre includes a fully equiped wildlife hospital, facilities for terrestrial and marine species, and various specialized recuperation enclosures

The establishment has all the required licenses and permits with the required bodies within the country, besides the applicable liquor license for the restaurant.

Size in square feet:

46 Hectares

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

Plans are already in place for the expansion of the eco wildlife side of the business. Arrangements could also be made to introduce a "hospitality" side to the business through the necessary authorities.

Competition / Market:

This business complements the other wildlife operations within the area.

Reasons for selling:

The owners have another operation in another part of the country where they would like to focus their attention.

Years established:

Over five years in operation.