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Summary
Why invest in Kimberley.
- Established Revenue Streams:
- Wildlife and Conservation Management: This reserve is teeming with wildlife. Annual sales of select animals ensure a sustainable balance while generating income.
- Research: Benfontein is a hub for ongoing research initiatives, positioning the nature reserve as an intellectual and ecological asset.
- Strategic Growth Potential:
Our analysis has identified two primary commercial avenues ripe for expansion:
- Luxury Wildlife Safaris: The reserves’ abundant wildlife presents a unique opportunity to create premium wildlife safari experiences, tailored for both local and international travelers seeking exclusive, immersive encounters with nature.
- Hospitality: Expand on the existing accommodations to create world-class game-viewing, wildlife, and safari experiences. Tailor offerings to local travelers, with differentiated marketing strategies that cater to diverse expectations.
- Investment Viability:
This opportunity goes beyond traditional land investment. With strategic enhancements, the reserve has the potential to be marketed as premium investment assets, attracting both local and international investors seeking high returns in the ecotourism and conservation sectors.
Location
Situation
- Benfontein Nature Reserve is located 7km south of the Kimberley CBD along the N8 national highway, toward Bloemfontein. The close proximity to Kimberley makes this reserve highly accessible. The reserve spans 9 691 ha without any internal camps, making it a large and attractive wildlife destination. The game count on Benfontein at the start of January 2024 amounted to 3,813 across 9 species.
Registered Farm Portions:
- Portion 68 of the Remainder of farm Alexanders Fontein 123 – 620 ha
- Portion 14 of the Remainder of farm Benauwdheidfontein 124 – 22 ha
- Remainder of farm Mauritsfontein 126 – 1 134 ha
- Remainder of farm Mauritsfontein 26 – 2 032 ha
- Remainder of the farm Alexanderfontein 34 – 124 ha
- Remainder of farm Kareebosch 130 – 1 492 ha
- Remainder of farm Osfontein 121 – 1 706 ha
- Remainder of farm Benauwdheidsfontein 1718 – 2 560 ha
Description
- Very good accessibility due to its close proximity to Kimberley
- The prominent pan close to the northern edge of the reserve makes for a desirable feature that adds to the tourism potential of the property
- The reserve has 5 active boreholes that provide it with sufficient operational water
- The close proximity to Kimberley means the farm has potential for uses that rely on road and market access and logistics, etc. (these could include game breeding, livestock agriculture, feedlot, hospitality, events, etc.)
- Good sub-division potential to utilise the northern section for hospitality purposes and the southern and south-eastern section for agriculture and breeding
