CapeNature, embarking on a new venture into activity-based tourism, is actively seeking proposals from operators interested in this emerging business sector.

The request for proposals focuses on concessionaire opportunities in activities related to adventure, culture and heritage and events aligned with CapeNature’s annual strategic plan.

Meet several criteria

Prospective business partners must meet several criteria: an environmentally conscious business model, proven skills and experience in managing similar operations and a minimum of three years of tourism experience in the adventure or cultural and heritage tourism sectors with a successful track record.

Additionally, they must provide their own skilled staff, preferably sourced from the local community closest to the selected reserve, and have a comprehensive operational model. This model should include a mapped booking process with terms and conditions, a safety guide and an emergency incidents model.

Ability to independently market the proposed activity and an overview of the marketing strategy and plan are also required. Furthermore, all relevant accreditation and insurances, such as public liability, must be in place.

CapeNature highly recommends site visits for interested companies to better understand the respective nature reserves.

What the proposals must include

Proposals should include the following:

• Background of the business and owner
• Detailed description of the proposed activity and its benefits to CapeNature and its customers
• Operational model, including staff and infrastructure requirements, considering local community employment
• Financial model demonstrating sound and sustainable financial planning including return on investment and the benefits to CapeNature, ideally, over a five-year period
• Marketing strategy with a one-to-two-year rollout plan and key initiatives

All necessary documents and certifications should be included in the appendix of the proposal.

Interested parties should contact Ryan Ladegourdie with enquiries or to arrange a site visit. Proposals must be submitted via Wetransfer to tourism@capenature.co.za by September 30 at 12h00.