Hello there.
I seek an Investor to acquire a 245ha Game Farm in South Africa.
The investment amount is USD1,500,000- and recovery of the same would come from the sale of 12 sectional title stands of 10ha each.
The game lodge sectional title chalets would cater for multiple customers ranging from corporate companies to private individual investors with the desire to own a small piece of land and manage it in an ecologically sustainable way or to merely utilize as a retreat to combat stress.
This private game lodge is situated on a 245 ha private nature reserve in northern KwaZulu Natal. The lodge borders the 5 star Phinda game reserve for about 4 km, along the Msinene river which is home to permanent hippos and crocks. The river has large dams that always had water even during the worst drought. It is close to the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Park and the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park, which is a World Heritage Site.
The game lodge is a 2.5 hour drive from Durban and a 5.5 hour drive from Johannesburg and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and unwind amidst magnificent surroundings on prime conservation land.
The proposed lodge would be tucked away amongst the trees to allow for maximum privacy. It would afford visitors a stay of comfort and luxury. The lodge will be let out to tourists and holiday makers and would make a perfect honeymoon get-away or a gentleman’s private retreat.
The best feature of this particular property is LOCATION. Phinda across the river sells accommodation that sleeps 6 persons for USD6,500- per night with 80% occupancy and no more room to develop. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
In view of the above, establishing sectional title mini-lodges on the above property in partnership with Phinda makes good business sense.
Negotiations are on with Phinda for dropping fences and getting Elephants, Rhino, Lions and Phinda’s game rangers in the deal to fetch guests to take on game drives. Phinda will also consider taking over management of the lodge on a profit sharing basis.
No Malaria, this area up to Sodwana and Kosi Bay has been clear of Malaria for more than 10 years now.
This project has been very well researched and comprehensive business plans are available.
I have approached local banks and found that it's impossible for them to fund the project without me having collateral. My next stop was the government offices and that proved to be a wasted effort. These avenues only work for those with 'connections' in there.
My option on the property expires on the 27th April 2009.
Kindly point me in a direction or advise.
Regards
Anesh
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