Lodge and Campsite for Sale - Private Treaty Deal
An Exceptional Buy and Restore Opportunity in Botswana’s Premier Travel Circuit
Pelican Lodge & Camping, presents an exceptional buy and restore opportunity located at the entrance to the Nata Bird Sanctuary, and near the renowned Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This strategically placed lodge, offers direct access to some of Botswana’s most sought-after tourist attractions, making it an integral part of the country’s premier travel and tourism circuit. Now available for sale through a private treaty, Pelican Lodge provides a unique chance for investors to rejuvenate a property with great potential, turning it into a top-performing asset within Botswana’s thriving eco-tourism market.
Why Pelican Lodge & Camping is a Good Buy?
Pelican Lodge & Camping is well positioned to attract international and local tourists exploring Botswana’s famous landmarks like the Nata Bird Sanctuary, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Chobe National Park, and the Okavango Delta. The lodge’s prime location ensures a steady flow of travellers, creating an excellent base for an eco-friendly, luxury hospitality business.
What facilities does the lodge have?
46 Guestrooms
- 14 Executive Rooms: Spacious accommodations with various amenities.
- 12 Thatched Chalets and 3 Rondovels: Offering an authentic African experience.
- Presidential Suite: A luxurious 2-bedroom suite with a private dining and living area.
- Campsite: Space for up to 200 guests, complete with private ablution blocks and shared amenities.
Event and Corporate Function Facilities
- 200-Seat Conference Hall: Ideal for corporate retreats, meetings, and team-building events.
Dining & Entertainment:
- Restaurant & Bar
- Braai Facilities: For outdoor cooking and social gatherings.
Reason it’s a bargain Price!
The reason for sale at a bargain price, is to ensure that the projected costs for restoration does not exceed or over capitalised the project (beyond market value). The expected capital for the current price of property acquisition and building restoration costs indicate a lower cost to the expected market value, once this commercial property is restored with sound management strategy and operations. Thus securing positive cashflow returns to investors or for a developer, profit in the event of sponsors wanting to safely exist or harvest.
What tourism activities can one experience?
Pelican Lodge is not just an accommodation facility; it’s a gateway to some of Botswana’s most iconic wildlife and adventure experiences. Its location offers guests unparalleled access to unique attractions, making it a destination in itself.
Key Nearby Attractions:
- Nata Bird Sanctuary: Home to diverse bird species, including pelicans and flamingos, and ideal for guided birdwatching tours.
- Makgadikgadi Salt Pans: Explore vast, otherworldly landscapes and spot wildlife such as meerkats, elephants, and wildebeests.
- Nxai Pan National Park: Known for seasonal migrations of zebras and wildebeests during the rainy season.
- Makgadikgadi Epic Annual Event: A thrilling adventure event featuring skydiving, paragliding, and hot air balloon rides.
Activities for Guests:
- Guided Game Drives & Self-Drive Safaris
- Quad Biking & Guided Bush Walks
- Horse Riding & Sunset Picnics
- Camping & Cultural Excursions
- Watching Zebra and Flamingo Migrations
- Exploring Kubu Island Baobabs
What aspects can a buyer examine on this business?
SWOT issues.
Strengths:
- Close proximity to landmarks such as Nata Bird sanctuary, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Nxai Pan National Park and Kubu Island Baobabs.
- Wide range of accommodation options
- Campsite and braai facilities
- Corporate functions and team building facilities: 200 seat conference hall
- Game drives and guided wildlife tours
- Self-drive option
- Restaurant and bar facilities
- Established Traffic
Weaknesses:
- Buildings and infrastructure condition, require repair and maintenance
- Lacks proper business structure
- Non-Functional Swimming Pool & Limited Amenities
- Seasonal Market
Opportunities:
- Re-Investment & Rebranding
- Facility upgrades at lower cost to the bargained price tag.
- Once lodge is upgraded and with a solid business strategy, there is great potential for a higher property market value of the lodge.
- Property has ample space for development
- Service alliance with others
- Expansion of Services
- Growing Tourism Market
- New Management
Threats:
- Competition from other nearby lodges and campsites.
- Potential impacts of climate change and drought.
- Negative reviews
- Changing travel patterns
Solution and Impact Opportunity ahead for Pelican Lodge
This sale is a package with a well considered bargained price that secures a viable business based on positive social and economic returns and a decent pay-back period. A ‘buy a lodge and restore opportunity’, coupled with evidenced business strengths and opportunities that tends to overshadow the Pelican lodge status quo. The lodge has the basic facilities intact that allows for continuous non-stop of cash-flow operations after purchase and planned refurbishment works.
The current price of the lodge property presents a good business case, worthy of scrutiny and consideration.
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Joel C. Mzyece, CDFA
CHARTERED DEVELOPMENT FINANCE ANALYST
REGISTERED PROPERTY VALUER
Mcom Development Finance.
Bsc (Hons) Land Economy, MREIB 139, REAC 009