About Commiphora
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Commiphora Eco Park is an ultra low density residential development in a nature-orientated area. The 787 ha park contains plains, plateaus, open fields, natural pans and earth dams. Its aim is to protect the fauna and flora of the land and to create a rural and natural lifestyle for the inhabitants. The concept allows for the establishment of 52 full title portions, each between 5 and 13 ha, a further 2 common areas of 283 ha, a service unit and a landing strip. To ensure that the portions function jointly as a unit suitable for the local wildlife, no internal demarcation measures are proposed, except around dwelling sites.
When investing in Commiphora you receive the full title for the property and automatically become a member of the non-profit company (Commiphora Home Owners Association – CHOA). The CHOA compiles and manages the homeowners' rules, provides architectural guidelines, and is responsible for services, maintenance of infrastructure, land use and environmental management. The CHOA also owns the common areas, infrastructure and game.
The residential area is located on a plateau land form. It has low agricultural value, but fantastic lifestyle opportunities - unobstructed views, natural rock formations, large trees, unspoiled nature, silence and privacy. Game roam freely between the six permanent waterholes, plateau and open fields. Owners will have traversing rights on main roads, game roads and common areas.
At present, it hosts up to 25 species, including giraffe, kudu, impala, gemsbok, blesbuck, waterbuck, steenbok, duiker, warthog, bushbuck, bushpig, zebra, honey badger, leopard, baboon, vervet monkey, brown hyaena, caracal, banded mongoose, African sivet, dwarf mongoose, black backed jackal, ant-bear, porcupine, tree squirrel, rock dassie, hare and bush baby. The different habitats further provide a haven for a large variety of birdlife.
Commiphora Eco Park is named for the various species of Commiphora tree in the park. The name derives from the Greek words “kommi”, which means gum and “phoros”, which means carrier. It refers to the fragrant bitter sap derived from the Commiphora myrrh tree and was used in healing salves, perfumes and incenses. Local vernacular also refers to it as “Kanniedood”.
Living close to nature in Commiphora will likewise be a healing experience. Tranquility will salve the senses, and the perfume and incense of nature will bring calmness and quietness to body and soul.
