This lifestyle concept has been so appealing that even prior to embarking on a marketing campaign, 36 residential stands and two bush tourism lodges, representing a total value of R38.5 million, were sold by Pam Golding Properties at Gondwana Game Reserve. PGP area principal, Keith Murray, says buyers are mainly South African expatriates living in London and elsewhere in the UK, Europe and the USA, as well as in Dubai. “High interest has also been shown by local buyers from George, the Garden Route in general, and Cape Town, and also by several players in the leisure industry,” he adds.

Murray says Mossel Bay has also become an investment area. “Previously, holidaymakers were generally from further north. Now they’re flowing in from Johannesburg, Cape Town and elsewhere in the Western Cape. Even those who previously bought homes in Plettenberg Bay are now purchasing here, as it’s very affordable. The tourism potential for Gondwana Game Reserve is excellent, particularly given the development of the Garden Route as a golfing playground, which is drawing an ever increasing number of visitors to the area, and helping boost the local economy and local investment,” he says.

The Reserve will contain a rich diversity of game, home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, eland, zebras, red hartebeest, bontebok, springbuck, kudu, and many other animals. And the natural plant life will be equally glorious. Fynbos, the primary vegetation on the reserve, exists only in the Western Cape and draws unique birdlife. An abundance of Protea and other wildflowers provide year round colour and beauty. The natural landscape contains a wealth of variety from deep valleys and ravines to hills, and mountains and open grasslands, providing excellent terrain for driving and guided walking safaris. The Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountain Ranges overlook the reserve from the north, east, and west.

The full title stands are selling from R883 500 to R1.3m and range in size from 2000 sqm to three hectares, with the majority of the plots one hectare in size. Plot and Plan options are also available from R2.25m. Fully furnished turnkey homes and safari style lodge units can also be purchased from R2.56 million, furnished to 5-star specifications, to be utilised by the rental pool or tourism lodge as additional hotel rooms if desired. Homeowners have exclusive traversing rights and full access to the reserve. Each home site is surrounded by ample undeveloped land allowing for spectacular views of wildlife, fynbos, and the Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains. The homes will be discreetly situated within the reserve in large areas, fenced for safety and freedom of movement. The perimeter game fencing is currently fifty percent complete and estimated to be finished by May 2006, while the bush lodge is to be built by December 2006.

The homes have been designed with safari living in mind – large decks and folding windowed doors for relaxed and spacious indoor and outdoor living. All homes will be provided with road access, electricity, telephone, and potable water. A beautiful main bush lodge will be built for entertainment and gatherings, providing an ideal spot to meet for sundowners after an afternoon game drive.

Great care and consideration has been taken in developing Gondwana Game Reserve in order to create a natural bushveld experience with minimal impact on the environment. In fact, the entire development footprint is less than 0.1% of the entire property. All pristine fynbos vegetation will be conserved and remain in its natural state. Impact will be limited by utilising existing roads to access the property, installing all services underground, and keeping the vegetation around the houses natural and open with no fences or gardens. Strict conduct rules are in place to ensure that the flora and fauna flourish and coexist with people in the best possible way.

For those who are ready to enjoy a retreat of spectacular beauty, Gondwana Game Reserve awaits you. For further information contact Pam Golding Properties Mossel Bay on 044 691 3844 or visit www.pamgolding.co.za/godwana.