Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate

Overview & features

Exclusive 4-Star Hotel Development Opportunity: Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate

This incomparable retreat is taking shape on the banks of the Crocodile River. Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate is named after the surrounding hills where one of Kruger's biggest tuskers, the friendly giant Shawu, once roamed.

Set on the promontory of the Crocodile River with 6.5 km of Crocodile River frontage, the Crocodile Bridge Gate, which provides access to South Africa's oldest and largest game reserve, Kruger National Park, is only 12 km from the estate.

Prime Location and Unmatched Market Potential:
This is a rare chance to invest in the last piece of full-title, developable land on the Crocodile River. The estate is ideally situated in the Southern Kruger's tourism hotspot, which draws 1.5 million visitors annually.

Critical Gap in the Market and Unmet Demand:
There is currently no hotel offering between Nelspruit and Komatipoort along this key tourism corridor, creating a significant opportunity for a premium lodging destination. The Crocodile Bridge Gate sees over 300,000 annual visitors, yet has inadequate nearby accommodation, guaranteeing high visitor traffic.

Global Appeal:
Kruger National Park is one of Africa's most internationally recognised destinations, experiencing a surge in foreign tourism demand. With strong interest from European investors, 40% of pre-sales are already secured by international buyers.

Investment Value:
The current favourable exchange rate positions South African real estate as exceptional value for foreign investors.

The Proposed Plan for Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate:
The estate has secured the rights to develop a 123-room, 4-star hotel on the allocated portion of land. This is a unique and exclusive gated wildlife estate, offering freehold title in a Big 5 safari setting. World-class amenities are planned, with a restaurant already under construction. The 338 hectares of untouched bushveld are home to abundant wildlife, where the Big 5 can be spotted from your deck.

Investment Details:
Asking Price - R70 million (excluding VAT) for the allocated land.

Investment Required:
Necessary capital to build and manage the hotel.

Ownership:
The property is owned by a single company with one director, and no land claims are registered.

Contact Peter to secure your stake in a high-return tourism asset within a globally renowned safari destination.

Property Types

Vacant Land
FROM

R65,000,000

Size range 35,000m² to 35,000m²

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Peter Rowell Hotel Broking Division