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Selwane Nature Reserve

Limpopo


Contact Details


Timothy Malatji | mankhowetim@gmail.com
 
 

Investment Range Required


R20 Million - R50 Million

Type of Investment Required


Capital Expenditure
Infrastructure Funding
Working Capital

 

Investment Opportunity Funding Requirement Overview

 

Total Financial Investment Requirement -
R21 450 000

(Short Term) - R10 200 000

(Medium Term) - R11 250 000

 

 

Funding type for Financial Requirements

Equity, Debt, Grant

 

Non-Financial requirements

Technical services
Capacity building

Goal

Selwane is proposing to build a conference centre to promote community-based tourism and increase visitor traffic The site is looking to add over 2000 ha in additional farmland, which would be used to develop a conservancy for rhinos and other game. The Reserve intends to purchase game stock to promote the wildlife safari and hunting business to potential clients/tourists. Introducing cattle ranching is a strategic priority for the site.

Vision

Sustainable socio-economic development of the Selwane community of Limpopo, South Africa, through collective conservation of biodiversity and natural resources, and enable community households and youths to generate income and develop stronger stewardship of the natural environment.

 

CURRENT AND CORE OPERATIONS

 

Primary Customers

High-end international & middle range hunters & tourists for the existing Magwena River Lodge.

 

Wildlife Economy


Core Operations

  • Ranching and related value chain
  • Hunting and hunting value chain
  • Safari and ecotourism value chain
  • Game meat value chain

Activities

Trophy hunting is a major business activity attracting high-end international and local hunters.
The game farm offers a wide range of wildlife species.
Game meat including processing, packaging and distribution to domestic and export markets.

 

Ecotourism


Core Operations

  • Accommodation
  • Ecotourism activities
  • Cultural and traditional activities

Activities

Magwena River Lodge is a luxury lodge with 16 beds, camping and catering services.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

Infrastructure Funding


Total Infrastructure Funding - R14 850 000

Short Term - R6 300 000

Medium Term - R8 550 000

 

Item: Magwena Lodge expansion

Description: Extending and upgrading to 32-bed lodge

Amount: R3 750 000

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Item: Multi-purpose Traditional Conference Centre

Description: 100 seater Conference Centre with the capacity to host public sector and private events, workshops and conferences.

Amount: R3 000 000

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Item: Game Restock

Description: Game stocking (by way of purchase or game donations) to expand the capacity for both wildlife conservation and sustainable economic activities.

Amount: R3 750 000

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Item: Site Infrastructure

Description: Site development objectives, including fencing, electrification, access-road upgrades, staff accommodation, solar power and water reticulation.

Amount: R3 750 000

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Item: Staff Accommodation

Description: Build 3 x 20-bed units including fixtures and fittings.

Amount: R600 000

 

Capital Funding


Total Capital Funding - R3 450 000

Short Term - R2 250 000

Medium Term - R1 200 000

 

Item: Ecotourism Activity Hub Supporting Facilities

Description: 6 safari fitted vehicles.

Amount: R2 250 000

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Item: Fixtures and Fittings

Description: Multi-purpose Traditional Conference Centre.

Amount: R1 200 000

 

Working Capital


Total Working Capital - R3 150 000

Short Term - R3 150 000

 

Item: Training and Development

Description: Revolving facility for training, skills development, and capacity building to expand the skills of staff, management and community members involved in all facets of the business.

Amount: R900 000

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Item: Ecological Infrastructure Investments

Description: Alien plant eradication, fire prevention and anti-poaching.

Amount: R2 250 000

current annual revenue and operating expenses


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