Construction of a new 240-bed Malelane Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park has been delayed till March 2017.
Construction was expected to start this month, with completion in November next year. The lodge will be operated by Carlson Rezidor, which also has a 20% equity stake in the development.
Michael Wright, Director and Shareholder of Malelane Safari Resort Investments, told Tourism Update, that the process of finalising the terms sheet with the main funds investor was still underway. “We’re just trying to finalise the full funding of the development, which is hopefully imminent.”
Wright said the lodge hopes to open by Christmas next year, although there is a possibility it may be delayed into early 2018.
