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for, amongst other, the migration of the extensive wildlife populations which occur on the properties.
which means that GocheGanas, in an exemplary manner, gives effect to the principles of social responsibility, authenticity, meaningfulness and sustainability. Leopard Nature Estate will be a perpetuation of the quality and sustainability standards and criteria demonstrated by GocheGanas Game Reserve and Wellness Village.
ESTATE CHARACTERISTICS (Prices and sizes subject to change)
The estate consists of 69 smallholdings ranging in extent from 15 ha to 86 ha. The small holdings are located along the banks of a major tributary of the Usip River in a typical floodplain habitat with deep sandy soil and open land and mountainous terrain. The diverse riparian vegetation zone where the estate is to be developed is currently frequented by amongst other eland, kudu, oryx, red hartebeest,
mountain zebra and springbuck, but are not included in the purchase price of the smallholdings. This means that potential owners can view game in the remainder of the estate, as do visitors currently do.
Access to the estate will be from the Windhoek-Rehoboth national road. Access will be limited to residents and their authorized visitors only.
The potable water resource of the estate is of extremely high quality, having been bottled and distributed commercially throughout Namibia on a large scale for approximately fifteen years. This long-term use provided conclusive confirmation of the sustainability of the resource.
The estate will be managed by a Property Owners Association in terms of the relevant legislation. The larger game reserve within which the smallholdings are located will be managed by a dedicated
All building sites in the estate provide the opportunity to incorporate, through innovative design, the unique sense of place associated with the large Camel Thorns and the typical savannah surroundings.
The creation of enclosed courtyards will be encouraged in order to create an appropriate inside-outside relationship and suitable place for parking, keeping of pets, etc.
In order to enhance the long-term sustainability of the estate, all planning and design will be subject to the principles of ‘green architecture’ which will form part of the mandatory development guidelines of the estate.
CONCLUSION
The estate proposals summarised in this document follow on an extended assessment and analysis of the need and requirements of both the global and the domestic property market as it relates to an authentic nature-based residential development.
In summary, the key comparative economic advantages of the estate, which collectively represent an excellent investment opportunity, include the following:
- An authentic nature-based residential development within a consolidated nature area of approximately 21000 ha which is probably unprecedented in Namibia and beyond.
- Close proximity to Windhoek and easy accessibility allowing for people working in Windhoek to use the estate as a first home.
- Unique setting within a functional ecosystem.
- Diverse spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Pre-implementation sale of options in the estate will commence by May 2010 and will be continued for the duration of the approval phase.
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international and national awards. Of particular significance is the high accolade in the category ‘lodges’ awarded by the Hotel Association of Namibia, management entity.
RECREATIONAL AND LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITIES
The residents of Leopard will enjoy all the facilities of the neighboring estate, including GocheGanas Wellness Village, including game viewing or game drives.
Exceptional plains game hunting is offered at the nearby Waldeck Game Reserve for those who practice
this traditional African use. Waldeck was the first game enterprise in Namibia that presented large-scale live game auctions. Substantial numbers of game from Waldeck were distributed over Southern Africa. Waldeck boasts a unique diversity of game species and some of the largest populations of sable and roan antelope in Namibia, as well as a viable population of white rhino. Larger predator such as leopard and cheetah occur commonly.
PLANNING AND DESIGN DIRECTIVES
The planning and design of individual homesteads will be subject to a set of architectural guidelines. These principles applied refer to the creation of, or adherence to, a defined sense of place, sense of nature, sense of craft, sense of history and sense of limits in all aspects of the development.
The following design criteria should be adhered to:
- incorporating stonework surfacing or wall faces;
- natural or earth colour rendering;
- thatch, tin or slate roofs of appropriate configuration, colour and structure;
- low, floating lines and design elements;
- strong potential for glass elements; and
- overhanging, wrap-around verandah styles.
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