Concessionaire Opportunities

Activities: Adventure, Culture, Heritage and Events

Background

CapeNature invites prospective parties within the adventure, cultural and heritage, and events sectors to submit a detailed business proposal. The expression of interest call is based on CapeNature’s annual strategic plan.

All the nature reserves can be viewed at https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves

Requirements

• Must have an environmentally conscious business model
• Must be able to exhibit proven skills and experience in managing a similar business operation
• Must have a minimum of 3 years Tourism experience, preferably in the Adventure or Culture & Heritage tourism sector, with a proven track record of success
• Must provide own skilled staff, preferably from within the local community closest to the selected reserve operation

• Must provide a detailed operational model
• Must have a mapped booking process in place with terms and conditions
• Must have a safety guide and emergency incidents model

• Must be able to market the proposed activity independently

• Must provide an overview of the proposed marketing strategy and plan

• Must have all relevant accreditation and insurances such as public liability, in place

Proposal

Proposals must include:

• Background of business (including any primary business)
• Background of business owner
• A detailed description of the proposed activity and benefits thereof to CapeNature and its customers
• Operational model, including staff and infrastructure requirements. Staff compliment from the local community is recommended.
• Financial model exemplifying sound and sustainable financial planning. The financial model should include the return on investment and clearly show the benefits to CapeNature. A 5-year financial model is recommended.
• A Marketing strategy, with 1–2-year roll-out plan & key initiatives
• Job creation and local community benefit
• Location of sites on the respective reserves

*Include all necessary documents and certification in the appendix

Key Contacts

On-site meetings at reserves, must be pre-arranged.

For all enquiries or arranging for a site visit to the reserve, please contact Mr Ryan Ladegourdie on 087 087 3841.

Proposal delivery and closing date

Closing date for proposals is 30th September 2024 @ 12:00.

Proposals must be submitted via Wetransfer to the email address rladegourdie@capenature.co.za

All proposals must be confirmed separately on email

Physical and Postal address:

CapeNature Regional Office

16 17^th Avenue

Voëlklip

Hermanus

7200