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The Khuis Community Economic Development Trust is a community-based organization registered in 2006 and aimed at coming up with viable projects in eco-tourism, agri-businesses, livestock production and sustainable utilization of natural resources in their area (paving slates, gravel, concrete, clay soil) for the upliftment of the community livelihoods.
This Feasibility Study has been developed to be submitted to the Kgalagadi Landboard as part of a Land Application process by the Khuis Community Economic Development Trust for a 406.2ha piece of land along the Molopo River on which the Trust wishes to develop a Tourism Park.
Funding required: USD 1.5M
The Mmakgodumo Dam and Pharing Gorge is a project intended to support the Bathoen Trust in the development of viable commercial tourism operations at the Bathoen Bird Sanctuary and Pharing Gorge sites in Kanye.
The products are expected to be sustainable, demonstrating a mix of compatible tourism operations, a framework of business and project operation plans as well as an informed guidance on suitable land rentals and sublease possibilities.
The overall goal is to utilise the natural environment and heritage significance of Pharing Gorge and the Mmakgodumo Dam to create impactful and sustainable job opportunities for the local community.
Funding required: USD 2M
The plot is held by a citizen through a commercial lease which expires in 2057 (35 years remaining on lease). Landowner interested in developing the site through a Joint Venture Partnership.
The site also has potential for the development of a cultural tourism in partnership with the neighboring Muchenje Village community. Muchenje in the Chobe Region of northern Botswana five kilometers from the Ngoma western entrance gate of the Chobe National Park riverfront.
The Chobe River supports a large concentration of wildlife and is most famous for its large herds of elephants and cape Buffalo, which during the dry winter months converge upon the river to drink. The Chobe National Park is a world-renowned safari destination which receives approximately 400,000Tourists a year from Europe, UK, USA and South Africa. Other tourist attractions in the region include the Victoria Falls.
Funding required: USD 3M
Privately owned land on a 50-year commercial lease. Landowner interested in developing the site through a Joint Venture Partnership.
The site also has potential for the development of a cultural tourism in partnership with the neighboring Kavimba Village community Privately owned land on a 50-year commercial lease. Landowner interested in developing the site through a Joint Venture Partnership.
The site also has potential for the development of a cultural tourism in partnership with the neighboring Kavimba Village communityKavimba. The Plot is on the outskirts of Kavimba Village in Chobe District between the Ngoma and Ghoha Gates of the Chobe National Park. The site provides accessibility to the Chobe Riverfront and the Savuti area of the park with access to large resident populations of wildlife which include Elephants, Lions, Buffalo and Leopards.
The Chobe National Park is a world-renowned safari destination which receives 400,000 Tourists a year from UK, Europe, USA and South Afric. Other tourist attractions in the region include the Victoria Falls.
Funding required: USD 3M
The plot has been allocated to a citizen individual through a commercial lease which expires in 2055 (33 years remaining). Landowner interested in developing the site through a Joint Venture Partnership.
The site has been designated for the development of a Golf Course and potential is to include a resort along the Thamalakane River. The plot is located in Matsaudi along the Thamalakane River 25Km from Maun along the road to the Moremi Game Reserve.
Maun is often referred to as the Gateway to the Okavango Delta receiving tourists heading towards the world heritage site. The Moremi Game Reserve is located in the middle of the Okavango Delta and the protected areas has been named Africas Best Protected Area.
Funding required: USD 11M
Land allocated to a citizen individual on a commercial lease which expires in 2059 (37 years remaining). Landowner interested in developing the site through a Joint Venture Partnership.
The site has been allocated for the development of a Lodge on the edge of Sua Pan. On the Southern edge of Sua Pan within The Makgadikgadi Pans one of the largest salt pans in the world covering an area of 12,000 km2. During the wet season the area attracts large herds of zebra and wildebeest as well as tens of thousands of flamingos.
Funding required: USD 3M
The plot is owned by Botswana Government and will be leased to identified investors. The Tourism Precinct plot is located in Block 7 in the center of Gaborone.
The area is earmarked for the development of a “tourism precinct” with iconic structures that will create an identifiable image for the city. Proposed developments include:
- Hotel five (5) star with 300 beds.
- Hotel three (3) star with 300 beds.
- Conference facility (3000 people).
- Office Space
- Convenience shopping facilities and bistros
- Recreational Park
The recent relocation of DeBeers International Diamond aggregation business from London to new Headquarters in Gaborone has resulted in the city becoming a regular destination for regular diamond traders.
Funding required: USD 30M
The plot is owned by Botswana Government and will be leased to identified investors.
The Tsodilo Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique religious and spiritual significance to local peoples. It is estimated that there are over 4500 rock paintings at the site. The site consists of three main hills known as the Child Hill, Female Hill, and Male Hill. Current developments are an entrance gate and campsite.
Opportunity exists for the development of:
- One Upmarket Lodge (12 rooms, 24 beds),
- One midmarket Lodge (15 rooms, 30 beds) and one campsite
Funding required: USD 5M
The plot is owned by Botswana Government and will be leased to identified investors.
The Gcwihaba Caves are one of the most remote tourist attractions in Botswana located in the extreme north- west of the country. The caves are a fascinating underground labyrinth of caverns and pits, linked passages, and unusual stalagmite and stalactite formations. From frozen waterfalls and flowstones to mammoth obelisks of naturally formed rock, from sweeping hallways and chambers, some up to ten (10) meters in height, to beautiful inlets and apertures.
Current developments are an entrance gate and campsite. Opportunity exists for the development of:
- One Upmarket Lodge (12 rooms, 24 beds),
- One Luxury Camp (12 rooms, 24 beds)
Funding required: USD 5M
The site has been Sub- Leased to a citizen owned company by BTO for 15
years renewable for a further 15 years. Opportunity exists to form a joint venture partnership with the allocated company.
The site is 10ha plot located on the edge of Gaborone Dam in the north- western corner of the dam property. Opportunity existing to form a partnership with a citizen company which has been allocated the site.
Permitted developments are as follows:
- Hotel and chalets at a maximum of 140 beds,
- Conference facility Activities recommended for this site are,
- Walking trails,
- Bird Watching,
Funding required: USD 8.5M
The site has been Sub- Leased to a citizen owned company by BTO for 15 years renewable for a further 15 years. Opportunity exists to form a joint venture partnership with the allocated company.
The site is 3.3ha plot located on the edge of Gaborone Dam in the south- eastern corner of the dam property. Opportunity existing to form a partnership with a citizen company which has been allocated the site.
Permitted developments are as follows:
- Six to eight (8) luxury eco-friendly units with a maximum capacity of sixteen (16) beds,
- Reception/lounge and kitchen facilities,
- Jetty and game viewing boat.
Activities recommended for this site are:
- Game drives,
- Walking trails,
- Canoeing,
- Motorized Boats and
- Mountain Biking.
Funding required: USD 1.5M
The site has been Sub- Leased to a citizen owned company by BTO for 15 years renewable for a further 15 years. Opportunity exists to form a joint venture partnership with the allocated company.
The site is 2.2ha plot located on the edge of Gaborone Dam in the eastern side of the dam property. Opportunity existing to form a partnership with a citizen company which has been allocated the site.
Permitted developments are as follows:
- Main Resort with 15 high end family units with maximum of 30 beds.
- Ancillary services such as relaxation massage
- Facility for hire of mountain bikes, canoes and electric motorized boats
- Slipways for boat launching
Activities recommended for this site are:
- Canoeing,
- Electric Motorized Boats,
- Mountain Bikes,
- Game Drives,
- Walking.
Funding required: USD 1.5M
The site has been Sub-leased to a citizen owned company by BTO for 15 years renewable for a further 15 years. Opportunity exists to form a joint venture partnership with the allocated company.
The site consists of two development zones covering a combined 15ha on the edge of Shashe Dam in Northern Botswana. Opportunity existing to form a partnership with a citizen company which has been allocated the site.
Permitted developments are as follows:
- Luxury Accommodation (maximum capacity 100 beds)
- Wellness Centre (maximum capacity 35 guests)
- Communal Pool
- Staff quarters The following activities are permitted
- Lodging
- Body Massages
- Health & Beauty therapies
- Walking
Funding required: USD 5M
The site has been leased to the Ipelego Community Trust which represents the Moshupa Village 60Kms north- west of Gaborone. Opportunity exists for the development of tourism and leisure facilities through Joint Venture Partnerships with the trust or sub-leasing of sites. The site is located approximately 60Km from Gaborone at Moshupa Dam within a village known as Moshupa.
Proposed Developments are permitted:
- Guesthouse
- Outdoor Picnic and Cooking Area
- Multi- Purpose Events Venue
- Activity Hub and Cultural Village - Hiking Trails - Animal Park - Boating and Water based Activities.
Funding required: USD 2M
The site is located on the northern outskirts of Kanye Village which in turn is located 80km from the capital city Gaborone. The sites are within a 950 hectare area leased to the Bathoen II Dam Nature Sanctuary Management Trust. Opportunity exists for the development of tourism and leisure facilities through Joint Venture Partnerships with the trust or sub- leasing of
sites.
The site is located approximately 80Km from Gaborone at Kanye within the Bathoen II Dam Nature Sanctuary. The Sanctuary encompasses the Pharing Gorge and the Mmakgodumo Dam.
The following developments are permitted:
- Activity Centre (including Paddle Boating, Canoeing, Heritage Wall, Fishing
- Catch and Release), Swimming Pool and Children’s Playground
- Eatery
- Picnic Sites
- Gorge Hiking and Rock Climbing
- Cycling Trails
Funding required: USD 2M
Kasane and Kazungula are two towns in northern Botswana sitting along a 14 km waterfront site on the beautiful Chobe River and adjoining the Chobe National Park. Prior to the Covid- 19 Pandemic the Chobe National Park received over 350,000 tourists a year entering the Park for Game Drives and Boat Cruises.
The region hosts a wide variety of biodiversity and is home to the world’s largest population of African elephants. The Botswana Government has a vision of positioning the towns as a tourism hub of note, Botswana’s 1st Green City. The Kasane-Kazungula Redevelopment project was initiated in 2012 to achieve this vision.
The project has identified the four priority development areas which are available for investment which will stimulate tourism growth in the towns and region as a whole:
- Residential Eco-estate and Spa Hotel
- Area: 64 ha
- Permitted Developments: Vacation Homes, Hotel, Food and Beverage Outlets, Boat Jetty
- Kasane Waterfront, Central Tourism Hub and Marina
- Area: 32 hectares
- Permitted Developments: Tourist information; offices; hotel; food and beverage outlets; retail; recreation and marina
- Conference & Events Centre
- Area: 8 hectares
- Permitted Developments: International Conference Center, Guest
- Kazungula Waterfront Tourism Leisure Hub
- Area: 3 hectares
- Permitted Developments: Monument and tourist. information; assembly (outdoor theatre); leisure and recreation area; hotel.
Funding required: USD 35M
The Phuduhudu Cultural Village is to be developed on a 24.8 ha piece of land in Phuduhudu a village in the Kgalagadi area of southern Botswana.
The project is to be developed for the benefit of 14 settlements in the Kgalagadi and Ghanzi Districts which are categorized as Remote Area Dwellers (RAD). The project aims to showcase the rich culture and heritage of Khoe and San ethnic groups indigenous to the area. Cultural demonstrators will display daily lifestyle items such as production of crafts ostrich shell jewelry, hunting equipment and preparation of traditional foods. Visitors will also be shown traditional wedding ceremonies and traditional games.
Proposed developments at the cultural village include:
- Gatehouse with reception, offices and curio shop
- Camping facilities with ablutions.
- Cultural Performance Arena
Funding required: USD 1.5M