Escape to your dream vacation retreat at Kudu Private Nature Reserve, a sprawling 5,500-hectare sanctuary nestled in Mpumalanga’s untouched bushveld. Located just 10 kilometers outside Lydenburg on the R37 road to Burgersfort, this reserve is a hidden gem amid rolling hills, plains, river valleys, and dramatic gorges. Two perennial rivers, the Dorps and Spekboom, meander through the reserve and merge, with the breathtaking Lydenburg Falls cascading at the head of one gorge.

Kudu Private Nature Reserve (KPNR) hosts 125 privately owned properties, each on a one-hectare plot with full title rights. These properties are carefully placed to offer owners optimal privacy in a non-commercialized environment.

A true Mpumalanga secret, KPNR teems with diverse wildlife and bird species. While you won’t find lions, elephants, or rhinos here, the reserve is home to elusive leopards and a thriving, disease-free buffalo herd in a protected area. The plains abound with giraffe, kudu, eland, sable, nyala, bushbuck, waterbuck, impala, zebra, and wildebeest, along with a variety of smaller game and nocturnal creatures, making every game drive a rewarding experience.

KPNR also holds rich archaeological treasures and unique vegetation, earning it official nature reserve status from the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Board. For outdoor enthusiasts, the reserve offers challenging mountain biking and hiking trails, along with well-placed bird hides and trails for avid birdwatchers.

This reserve offers an exceptional chance to own a piece of South Africa’s breathtaking bushveld and wildlife. Just 7 kilometers or a 20-minute drive from the reserve entrance, the property overlooks Leopard Creek Falls—one of the world’s few active tufa waterfalls.

The property boasts a unique lodge-style layout with four separate buildings:

Main Building: Includes a kitchen, pantry, lounge, dining area, bathroom with shower, two loft rooms (each sleeping two), and an outdoor deck under thatch with spectacular views.
Two Cottages: Each cottage features a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, bar fridge, and covered balcony.
Boma Area: Enclosed by latte fencing, this cozy space includes a gas braai and fire pit.
Thatch-Covered Double Carport: Comes with a lockable storeroom.
Electricity is supplied by Eskom on a prepaid basis, while water is provided free of charge from a borehole and reservoir infrastructure. Read more...