Property
South Africa

9

Beds

6

Baths

21,000 m²

Floor area

21,000 m²

Stand size

House 9 beds 6 baths 21,000 m²

About this property

Exclusive Bushveld Retreat - Rus Tevrede Game Lodge in Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve, just 45 km from Pretoria. Well-established, income-generating lodge offering an authentic Bushveld experience.

Main Development:

  • Accommodates up to 30 guests
  • 5 en-suite bedrooms + loft with 2 bedrooms (1 with en-suite and shared bathroom with loft)
  • Spacious living/dining areas, 2 kitchens, TV room, lapa & enclosed stoep
  • Borehole water, 4 tanks totalling 15,500L capacity
  • 2 hectares fenced with electric Bonnox fencing
  • Swimming pool, 3 bomas & outdoor showers
  • 7 carports + storage facilities

Additional Accommodation:

  • 2-bedroom guest cottage with en-suites, open-plan kitchen & verandah
  • Separate staff quarters (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen)
  • Optional: 10 Caravan stands (not yet developed)

Security: Electric gate & fence with armed response

Business Potential:

  • Operating for 13 years with loyal clientele
  • Ideal for families, groups, and corporate retreats
  • Self-drive safaris along 145 km of reserve roads

Location: The only Big 5 reserve in a metro area, over 20,000 ha of malaria-free Bushveld with free-roaming wildlife and scenic beauty.

Price excludes VAT.

Rooms & layout

Bedroom × 9
Bathroom × 6
Kitchen × 2
Lounge/Dining Area
Room × 5

Features & amenities

Game lodgeBushveld retreatPoolBoreholeSecurity gatesFencedCarportsBomasSafariBusiness opportunity

Price & ownership

Asking price R 4 200 000
Price per m² R 200
Municipal valuation -

Cost to buy (indicative)

Purchase type is not confirmed below. Transfer duty is estimated for a standard resale (not a VAT-inclusive developer or vendor sale). Check with the agent.

Upfront split

Property price R 4,2M
Taxes + legal + admin fees R 309,3K

Rough split: 93.1% purchase price, 6.9% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 4 200 000
  • Transfer duty (est.) R 239 356
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 3 650
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 66 245
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 4 509 303

Estimates from SARS transfer duty tables, Deeds Office–style fees, and LSSA conveyancing guidelines. Not financial or legal advice. Confirm with your attorney. Duty uses the higher of price or market value.

Table ref: sars_2025-04-01

Bond Calculator

R 39 662 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 9 938 851

Deposit 10% · R 420 000
Loan term 20 years
5 yr 30 yr
Interest rate 11.25% p.a.
5% Prime ~11.25% 20%

Monthly repayment vs interest rate (deposit fixed at 10%)

Monthly repayment vs deposit percentage (rate fixed at 11.25%)

Indicative estimate only. Loan of R 3 780 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.

R 4 200 000