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One of the most sought-after residential estates to live
There are few places in South Africa that offer such unique elements of un-spoilt nature and wildlife in one convenient and scenic location. This breath-taking environment offers a serene escape that will have you in awe of the wonder of nature. Now imagine...
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Are you familiar with the “Small Five”?
Most of us are familiar with Africa’s Big 5, but do you know which animals make up the Small five? These little animals might be smaller in size when compared to the Big 5, but...
Making a nest to call home at Likweti
The male weaver bird will go to extreme lengths to produce the perfect home, delicately and expertly woven to perfection. The male weaver bird will go to extreme lengths to...
New phase launching soon
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is gearing up to launch a brand-new phase of development! This will be the estate’s third phase since its official launch in 2014. Likweti Bushveld...
Perfectly placed at Likweti Estate
While 2020 is certainly proving a challenging year for most of us, the contingency to work from home with success has certainly proved to be a positive outcome for some. When...
Top-notch estate management at Likweti
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most unique residential estates. Only 100 hectares of the total 765 has been set aside for residential...
Why I chose Likweti Estate
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, there is no place I would rather call home. It’s a wildlife estate just outside of White River, close to the KMIA (Kruger Mpumalanga International...
A treasure of the chirping kind at Likweti Estate
A 765-hectare wildlife estate nestled in the heart of the Lowveld just outside of White River, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is a haven to animals, birds, and natural bushveld. Of...
Living a simple life at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate
Over the past few weeks, we’ve come to realize now more than ever that the value of a lifestyle where space, tranquillity and nature are at the forefront of daily life is worth...
For the love of the lifestyle
Investing in property at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate means buying into a lifestyle unmatched by any other residential estate in the Lowveld, or South Africa as a matter of fact....
Peaceful living with uninterrupted bushveld views
It’s an exciting time for prospective buyers of Likweti Estate’s latest show house which is well on its way to completion at the end of March this year. This 3-bedroom home...
Red Throated Wryneck
Being on the most eastern edge of their distribution, we are lucky that the Red-throated Wryneck have chosen Likweti Bushveld Estate as their home. As you make your way up...
One of the most sought-after residential estates to live
There are few places in South Africa that offer such unique elements of un-spoilt nature and wildlife in one convenient and scenic location. This breath-taking environment offers...
African Hoopoe – a bird with a funky ‘do
The African Hoopoe is a familiar bird mostly due to its funky ‘do, bold stripes, and long curved beak. We’ve been noticing quite a few around Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate...
Likweti’s location is the heart of the Lowveld
While it may be hard to take yourself away from Likweti and all that the 765 hectare Estate has to offer. Its prime setting in the heart of Mpumalanga’s Lowveld makes Likweti...
Likweti’s phase 2 almost sold out!
The sale of residential stands in the second phase of the much loved Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, a one-of-a-kind development in the heart of the Lowveld is now in full swing....
Leopard orchid spotted at Likweti
The Ansellia africana orchid, also known as the African Orchid or the Leopard Orchid has been spotted in a tree by a resident from the estate. The Ansellia africana orchid is an...
A serene escape
There are few places in South Africa that offer such unique elements of un-spoilt nature and wildlife in one convenient and scenic location. This breath-taking environment offers...
Adventure awaits you at Likweti Estate!
For those who live at Likweti Estate, daily living can only be described as magical! With 765 hectares of space to enjoy, it’s a natural playground filled with adventure suited...
Brand new 3 bedroom house for sale at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate
Move-in ready three bedroom developer show house is now selling at portion 4 Likweti Plains, the second phase of development at the renowned Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate. R3 995...
The Rhino Beetle
A big horn, a love for all things muddy and a rotund body – it is little wonder how the Rhinoceros beetle (Dynastinae) earned its name. They are one of the “Small Five” and just...
Don’t delay, house on the way
With just on 70% of Likweti Estate’s second phase already sold, there are only a few more stands available for sale in the popular Likweti Plains. By nature, the Plains offer...
Seeing stars at Likweti
When the winter sun sets without a cloud in the sky, the first thing I reach for is my telescope. There is nothing more mind blowing than knowing the twinkling light that has...
What’s blue when shut, but orange when opened, and scuttles all over Likweti?
With the warm spring time sun, comes a flash of colour and an interesting mating dance in many suburban gardens. The bloukop koggelmander or blue-headed lizard (Acanthocercus...
Citizen scientist – saving the planet one species at a time
Living in a biodiversity haven like Likweti, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that globally we are facing a biodiversity crisis, with countless species teetering on the brink of...
Flying high at Likweti Estate
Nestled in the heart of the Lowveld lies Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate. A 765 hectare residential wildlife estate, a cared for environment that is home to over 200 species of...
When the timing is right
If you’ve been looking for your ultimate family home, now is the perfect time to buy the latest developer show house at the popular Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate. A previous,...
Likweti welcomes Century 21 White River
It is with great excitement that the developers and marketing team of Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate wish to welcome Century 21 White River, as a partner committed to the sales of...
Get Likweti Fit
For residents at Likweti Estate, getting back in shape has never been simpler, thanks to the range of exercise arenas just outside your front door. With over 765 hectares to...
Likweti, a photographic playground
Love them, or hate them, smart phones have opened up the world of digital photography to, well, anyone with one! While the days of high-tech amateur cameras may be numbered,...
Likweti bucket list for kids
Likweti Bushveld Estate is the best natural playground any child could have, with endless space and a host of natural attractions that will keep little ones occupied for hours....
Bush chicken or avian muse?
The humble guinea fowl is a common site in the Lowveld bush. With its short legs, rotund body and tendency to exhibit ‘bird-brained’ behaviours (especially in the presence of...
Insect hotels – what’s the buzz all about?
In garden centres and hobby shops across the country a selection of odd looking, oversized bird houses can now be found – but these are no nesting boxes. They are the latest...
Help save South Africa’s Ladybirds
An icon of the insect world, ladybirds are instantly recognisable. They are also under threat from one of their own – but you can help! How many spots has a ladybird got?Found in...
Buy now, make it your own!
Buying a new home can’t get better than this! With construction currently underway, Likweti Estate’s most recent 3 bedroom show house on a spacious one hectare stand is an...
Rolling with the dung beetle
One can learn a lot from the dung beetle. From going back in order to move forward and how to make the best of every situation. Next time you’re out and about in the Lowveld,...
Collective nouns for animals, birds & more
A collective noun refers to a group of people or things. We’ve always been curious about collective nouns for our animals and birds here at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, and we...
The African Fish Eagle
Possibly the most recognised bird in Africa, the African Fish Eagle is known for its very distinct call. Often referred to as the “voice of Africa”, the sound of an African Fish...
What makes Likweti Estate extraordinary?
Investing in property at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate means buying into a lifestyle unmatched by any other residential estate in the Lowveld, or South Africa as a matter of fact....
Five indigenous trees to plant in your Lowveld garden
When adding a new tree to your garden, there are a number of reasons why you should consider planting indigenous. Not only are indigenous trees more drought resistant, they also...
The hare and the tortoise at Likweti Estate
The Tortoise and the Hare is one of the best known children’s stories of all time. A classic tale about a tortoise who beats a hare with sheer will power. At Likweti Bushveld...
Look out for the Flap-necked Chameleon
While out and about at Likweti Estate, whether you’re walking or running, be on the lookout for the Flap-Necked Chameleon. Spotted every now and then, a sighting of this...
A brand new home is waiting for you!
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate’s newest show house is complete and waiting for you to move right in! Perfectly positioned in a north facing position at Likweti Plains (phase two),...
Live your best life
Sometimes the hustle and the bustle of daily life seems like too much, and all you dream about is going home to a place with open spaces and quiet streets for your family. A...
Love coming home!
Situated in Likweti’s second phase of development, Likweti Plains, this house faces North on a spacious one hectare stand. Surrounded by typical Lowveld acacia trees and natural...
What are the shy five?
We all know about the Big 5 of Africa, but have you heard of the Shy Five? The shy five is a term used to refer to the smaller more elusive group of animals that are rather...
7 Essential pieces for luxurious outdoor living
In the midst of a Lowveld Summer, many a lazy hour is spent lounging around outside. Joyfully, a couple of extras will transform your stoep or patio into a comfortable and chic...
Relaxed living in a wildlife estate
The living is easy in this 308m², three bedroom home set within the grassy plains of the bushveld at Likweti Plains. Currently under construction, this developer show house has...
5 Easy ways to help save bees
Bees are a critical part of our food cycle, they pollinate 70 of the around 100 crop species that feed 90% of the world. Sadly, they are being threatened, and without them the...
As much about the location as it is about the heart
It’s been said that home is where the heart is, to me, it’s as much about the location as it is about the heart. It is the location that will impact your everyday life the most....
Model Management at Likweti Estate
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is an eco-sensitive wildlife estate located just outside White River. It’s 765 hectares of unspoilt bushveld provide residents with a lifestyle...
10 Things to consider when building a new house
There are so many things to consider when deciding to build a new home, one can very easily become overwhelmed and overlook small but important details. At Likweti Estate, we’ve...
Idyllic home for sale in the heart of the Lowveld
Construction of Likweti Plains latest show house in underway! Renowned for more than just its spacious properties and free roaming plains game, the sought after Likweti Estate...
10 Things to do when you live on a wildlife estate
When you live on a wildlife estate, there will be no shortage of things to do with your family over the weekend. Here’s our list of ten things you can do when you live at Likweti...
5 Reasons to live on a wildlife estate
Obviously, the main reason one might consider living on a wildlife estate would be to enjoy the privilege of daily encounters with plains game such as zebra, giraffe, wildebeest...
Dad, find your happy place. Live at Likweti.
The weekend that celebrates all things dad is upon us. Let’s face it, dad is always there when we need him. He always comes home with a smile on his face and no matter how old he...
Building packages to suit your needs at Likweti Estate
Located just outside of White River, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate has become an attractive choice for both local and foreign residents seeking a unique lifestyle where homes are...
Find far more than what you’re looking for!
They say the closer we are to nature, the better off we’ll be! This rings true for those who choose to call Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate their home. Currently in it’s second...
The meaning of Likweti
Mpumalanga is often referred to as the place of the rising sun and is well known for its incredible sunrises! Some might say that there is nothing more inspiring in the world...
How living at Likweti will change your life…
When buying property at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, you’ll need to be prepared to build more than just your dream home. With over 765 hectares of pristine bushveld at your...
Likweti’s Authentic Lifestyle
Living in the Lowveld is synonymous with the outdoors, we’re fond of the open-air, being outside, and doing things outdoors. These habits are what create our lifestyle, and our...
Likweti in the spotlight
The first of its kind in South Africa, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate offers a chance to own a home on both a wildlife reserve as well as a working macadamia farm. With Likweti...
Bushveld living at its best! | Stand 13
Stand 13 at Likweti Plains is all about living in the bushveld where space is abundant, your views are made up of canopies of acacia trees and the only sounds you hear are those...
On the move at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate
A visit to Likweti Estate is sure to impress, with so much on the go, this bushveld farm just outside of White River is growing into one of the most spectacular and sought after...
Live where you feel the most alive!
Hike up a hill, explore the bushveld, climb a tree, breathe the wild air or gaze at the stars! These are just some of the fun activities residents at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate...
The location is tranquil but your neighbours are wild!
There is a special place conveniently situated in the heart of the Lowveld, between Nelspruit and White River where residents live in harmony with nature. A place where...
Share your home with nature
Ideally situated between Nelspruit and White River, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate has become known as one of South Africa’s most unique residential estates. With 765 hectares of...
Your ideal home is already under construction!
A brand new family home is currently under construction on stand 29 at Likweti Hills, the successful first phase of development at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate. This...
Fun Family things to do in the Lowveld
Looking for things to do in the Lowveld with your family? At Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, we’re all about family. Here’s a few our suggestions: Visit Pro Life Pet Rescue...
The Thing About Likweti Estate
Positioned in the heart of the Lowveld’s famed macadamia belt, just outside White River, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is one of South Africa’s most unique residential estates....
Happy Mother’s Day, Mother Nature
Mother Nature, she’s in the tapestry of low lying grasslands, rocky outcrops and natural bushveld that make up the magnificent panoramic views at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate. We...
Likweti Estate launches second phase!
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate’s first phase, Likweti Hills is 80% sold and the developers are proud to announce the launch of Likweti Plains, a second phase of spacious one...
View of Legogote | Stand 23
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate’s 5th Show House – also sold off plan, this house faces north and has natural bushveld right on its doorstep coupled with a breath-taking view of...
Stand 29 | Wildlife Estate
Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate’s sixth show home is has been sold and once again boasts breath-taking views of the natural bushveld, making it an ideal home for Lowveld living. The...
Likweti Macadamia Orchard Update
The first of its kind in South Africa, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is a residential estate on both a wildlife reserve as well as a working macadamia farm. A few years ago, this...
Memories your family will never forget
It has been said that time spent with family is worth every second. At Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, you can make every second worthwhile with a refreshingly different lifestyle...
Top 4 Features For The Perfect Lowveld Home
South African Designer, Esias Bosch is the founder of EB Architects (Pty) Ltd in White River, Mpumalanga. Having grown up in the Lowveld and returning home to open his firm,...
Likweti Estate is set to succeed
With just over 80% of Likweti Estate’s first phase already sold, the estate will soon be launching an exciting new phase of limited one hectare stands offering space and...
Likweti’s Phase One 80% Sold
The first of its kind in South Africa, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate offers a chance to own a bush home on both a wildlife reserve as well as a working macadamia farm. With just...
One thing every Lowvelder needs to do this Festive Season!
As this year comes to an end, you might be thinking about a new place to call home in 2017 or perhaps it’s time to make a lifestyle change. Either way, if there’s one thing you...
What every new birder needs to know
With over 850 species of birds, South Africa can be a daunting prospect for any newbie birder. Where do you start and how do you get to grips with so many species of birds? While...
Stand 35 | Watching the animals
New house for owner at Stand 35, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate faces South East and has a very special view of a typical “Lowveld koppie”. Its verandah will be the perfect place...
Stand 26 | Nature on your doorstep
Another stunning home has just been completed at Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate. Designed by architect Arno Pieters from Plan Eco in Pretoria, this home is the epitome of living...
Likweti finds renewable alternative to high levies
Robbie Dominietto Living in an environmental sensitive estate has many advantages. Apart from having the spoil of living in a natural environment with animals all around, it is...