All you want to know about this upmarket estate.

The Blyde Wildlife Estate is situated just outside Hoedspruit along the R527 towards Origstad. The estate is situated along the world renowned Blyde River.



This is a great opportunity to own an up market thatch lodge inside a secure wildlife estate. The estate has an array of plain game such as antelope, giraffe,and wildebeest as well as hippo and crocodile.

The riverine flood plain provides great birding opportunities such as the Pels fishing owl. There is a restaurant and clubhouse that serves meals, and cocktails, offers internet access. In addition the estate has a gym, tennis court, squash court, indoor shooting range and a run way.

Your own lodge here will provide you with a balance between a bush property, daytime activities and a base to explore the bushveld around Hoedspruit.



It is a short drive to town or the Eastgate airport, as well as Moholoholo animal rehabilitation centre, Blyde Canyon, the Kapama Cheetha programme and Kruger National Park.

Below is a list of information on the estate.

Size: 394 ha

Stands: 154 Stand

Size: 4000 m²

Approximate number of houses built: 20

Ownership type: Full Title



Rules applicable: Blyde WE Owners Association Rules Commercial rights: No, only residential. Rentals allowed.

Game: Giraffe, Waterbuck, Nyala, Wildebeest, Zebra, Duiker, Jackel, Impala, Hippo,

Vegetation: Bushveld such as Acatia ,Knobthorn and Marula and riverine forest such as Jackelberry, Leadwood, Wild fig and Tamboti.



Development lay out: Development throughout with smaller pockets of undeveloped veld

Stand views: Mountain and riverine forest

Other features: Squash court, tennis court, Gym, Shooting range, landingstrip, day spa, Club house with restaurant, River picknic spot

Pets: No

Roads: Concrete

Land claim: Yes

Distance to town: 20 km



Rivers and water: Blyde River and dams

Location: On main road to Hoedspruit, R527

Best features: Blyde river and riverine forest

Levies: R1140 p.m.

Road condition: Good quality dirt roads and concrete.

Activities: Squash Court, Tennis court, Gym, Indoor Shooting range, Resturant, Swimming pool Picnic spot along the Blyde river

Main house design: Thatch, standard colours, Danish finishes

Water: Blyde pipeline

Power: Eskom, laid underground.



Developer: Sean Nielsen Pricing Structure for Houses: R2m – R10m

Pricing structure for Stands: R580 – R1,2m

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