Farm for Sale in Mazabuka Central

Premium Beef Cattle Ranch Investment Opportunity
Mazabuka District, Southern Province – Zambia
An exceptional opportunity is available to acquire one of Zambia’s most established and well-developed beef cattle ranches, located in the highly productive Mazabuka farming region. With over 50 years of continuous operation, this ranch offers scale, infrastructure, water security, and a proven breeding system—making it ideal for institutional investors, commercial ranchers, and agribusiness enterprises seeking a turnkey operation.
Strategic Location & Tenure
The ranch spans approximately 10,000 hectares (41,300 acres) and comprises five individually titled farms, each held under 99-year statutory leases effective from 1 July 1975. The property benefits from ZESCO mains electricity across all farms and is traversed by the Kaleya River, ensuring reliable and abundant water resources year-round.
Established Livestock Operation
The ranch supports a substantial and productive herd, consisting of approximately 2,500 breeding cows and 3,000 followers. The livestock operation focuses on Sussex and Bonsmara breeds, utilizing a proven criss-cross breeding programme designed for both stud and commercial beef production. This system has consistently delivered strong performance under local conditions.
Land Use & Expansion Potential
Approximately 800 hectares of cleared arable land is available and well suited to rain-fed summer cropping, including soya beans, maize, and seed cotton. The balance of the land offers excellent grazing, supported by extensive water infrastructure and natural river access. About 80% of the ranch is enclosed with durable 6-foot Bonnox fencing, ensuring effective stock control and management.
Infrastructure & Improvements
The ranch is comprehensively developed with management, operational, and livestock-handling infrastructure across all farms, including:
Administration offices and staff housing
Workshops, sheds, and storage facilities
Multiple spray races, plunge dips, and holding pens
Over 20 boreholes, numerous reservoirs, dams, and strategically placed watering troughs
This infrastructure supports efficient, large-scale cattle operations with minimal capital expenditure required by a new owner.
Investment Highlights
Proven, long-standing cattle operation with strong production history
Secure land tenure and large contiguous landholding
Reliable water resources and power supply
Significant scope for agricultural diversification and expansion
Fully operational, turnkey investment
Price & Viewing
Asking Price: USD 12,000,000
Viewing: Strictly by appointment, with at least 24 hours’ notice
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale, fully developed beef cattle ranch in one of Zambia’s prime agricultural zones. Enquiries are invited from serious and qualified buyers only. Read more...