Buying a farm?

[SandtonScandi]

I'm looking for an area where I can buy either a farm or a piece of rural land. Requirements:
- Dry climate (desert is preferred)
- Clean air
- Within 30-40 km from a nice town or city (50k+ population and up)
- Relatively safe

Been looking a bit around the Upington area in NC. What do you think of that? Other suggestions?

 

[saor]

Namibia?

 

[ShloshMalosh]

I'm looking for an area where I can buy either a farm or a piece of rural land. Requirements:
- Dry climate (desert is preferred)
- Clean air
- Within 30-40 km from a nice town or city (50k+ population and up)
- Relatively safe

Been looking a bit around the Upington area in NC. What do you think of that? Other suggestions?

Dagga farm ?

 

[rustypup]

Dagga farm ?

Pfft.

Organic tequila.

 

[Budza]

No need for water?

 

[SandtonScandi]

Namibia?

It's a good suggestion. I've been thinking about that too. It's just a complicated Visa process involved. But I may end up going with that option in the end. Climate aside, what do you think is better in Namibia compared to ZA?

 

[SandtonScandi]

No need for water?

Of course. But mostly for drinking etc. A bore hole or two should suffice. I do not intend to grow a lot of crops (if any).

 

[bwana]

Pfft.

Organic tequila.

Tequila can only come from Mexico.

And the SA version is nasty as hell.

 

[Budza]

Tequila can only come from Mexico.

And the SA version is nasty as hell.

Leonista

leonista.co.za

 

[Steamy Tom]

I'm curious now, what's the goal?

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Tankwa Karoo without a doubt

 

[Thor]

I'm curious now, what's the goal?

Same

 

[Devo1]

Racing Strip, Porn Palace or Nkandla 2.0

Same

 

[SandtonScandi]

I'm curious now, what's the goal?

I want to live secluded with good air quality (because of health issues and wanting a more quiet lifestyle). Want to have dogs, maybe some horses, sheep etc. Within 30-40 min drive from a bigger town or city for all the amenities, grocery stores etc. I'm not going to become a full-time farmer though.

I prefer dry air and little rainfall because I feel better in that type of climate.

 

[itareanlnotani]

My strong suggestion would be look at anywhere but SA given the expropriation bill.

 

[SandtonScandi]

Tankwa Karoo without a doubt

What's the closest city though? It looks to be too far off the beaten track for my taste.

 

[SandtonScandi]

My strong suggestion would be look at anywhere but SA given the expropriation bill.

You think Namibia will be a safe alternative?

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

What's the closest city though? It looks to be too far off the beaten track for my taste.

City?
Cape Town

But the closest town is Ceres if you're lower down and then Calvinia if you're further north

 

[Devo1]

And Op-Die-Berg? Oh yeah do not qualify as a town

City?
Cape Town

But the closest town is Ceres if you're lower down and then Calvinia if you're further north

 

[HavocXphere]

I suspect if you scrap the water requirement it'll open up a lot of options.

No actual farmers want land like that so prices will be rock bottom