{"id":857841,"date":"2026-04-23T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=857841"},"modified":"2026-04-24T19:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:42:07","slug":"only-property-of-its-kind-near-iconic-seaside-town-on-sale-for-r145-million-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/property\/857841\/only-property-of-its-kind-near-iconic-seaside-town-on-sale-for-r145-million-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Only property of its kind near iconic seaside town on sale for R145 million in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tyityaba Nature Reserve, near Kei Mouth in the Eastern Cape, is looking to sell for $8.9 million (approximately R145 million). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sale is offering what agents describe as a rare opportunity to acquire a protected reserve of significant scale near the seaside town of Kei Mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyityaba Nature Reserve<\/a><\/strong>, located roughly 18 kilometres inland from Kei Mouth, spans about 13,000 hectares and has been formally protected since 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its status as a proclaimed reserve makes it the only property of its kind currently for sale in the area, adding to its appeal as both a conservation asset and an investment opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kei Mouth itself sits along the Indian Ocean on the western bank of the Great Kei River, about 94 kilometres from East London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kei Mouth is increasingly drawing attention as a semigration destination. Retirees, remote workers, and young families are moving to the area in search of a more affordable seaside lifestyle, improved safety, and a community environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shift is part of a broader trend across South Africa, where buyers are looking beyond major urban centres in favour of quieter, lifestyle-driven locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demand is growing in areas like Kei Mouth, and its surrounding areas are seeing notable interest from both local and international buyers looking for nature-oriented living or to take advantage of the major shift in semigration trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property experts have noted that investment properties in notable provinces such as KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape have seen a spike in demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is mainly due to the highly competitive, expensive market in the Western Cape, and these two alternative provinces are seeing notable interest for their value-for-money.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a trend Tyityaba Nature Reserve is capitalising on. The property comprises 26 individual land portions consolidated under five title deeds, all unified within a single conservation framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTyityaba represents a significant and highly strategic landholding, brought to market at a scale rarely seen in South Africa,\u201d said co-founder of Bass Property Group, Hanlie Bassingthwaighte. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeyond its immediate value as a large-scale hunting and conservation asset, its defining strength is structural flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing increasing interest from international buyers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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She added that, with 26 portions across five titles, it presents true optionality\u2014whether as a single-owner reserve or as a platform for a multi-owner conservation development aligned with proven Eastern Cape models.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reserve features approximately 26 kilometres of frontage along the Kei River and a total perimeter of about 81 kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It comprises a diverse landscape of bushveld and riverine habitats. The reserve includes a wide range of wildlife, including buffalo, giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, kudu, eland, impala and nyala, along with abundant birdlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to its biodiversity, the property also includes established infrastructure. A central lodge offers eight en-suite bedrooms and large entertainment areas, while several additional dwellings are spread across the various farm portions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reserve is already partially used for managed hunting activities, conducted in line with sustainable wildlife management practices typical of the region, providing an existing revenue stream for potential buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its proclaimed conservation status is also a strong draw for buyers looking for an investment due to the growing global demand for environmentally responsible assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nature-based investments and ESG-driven strategies are increasingly influencing high-value property acquisitions, particularly in markets like South Africa that offer both biodiversity and scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The property is being marketed at R145 million, or approximately $8.9 million, which is described as a high-end but competitive offering within the country\u2019s conservation and safari sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOpportunities of this scale, with this level of natural integrity and structural optionality, are exceptionally rare,\u201d added co-founder of Bass Property Group, Joshua Bassingthwaighte. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are seeing increasing interest from international buyers seeking large, meaningful landholdings in Africa\u2014and Tyityaba speaks directly to that market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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