Campground Investment Opportunity in Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius

- Glamping accommodations: 60 luxurious, sustainably sourced, and award-winning rooms.
- Microbial energy research: adapting endemic flora to utilize energy produced by microbes at the roots of plants and trees and monitoring of water health.
- Wellness experiences: forest bathing, organic spa treatments, yoga, and others.
- Sustainable dining: Mauritian and continental cuisines with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
- Playscape and outdoor activities: interactive and natural playground, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, and trail biking.
- Educational programs: Participate in workshops, guided tours, and interactive experiences focused on conservation, sustainability, and the preservation of endemic species.
- Membership program: a network of like-minded individuals committed to sustainable travel and environmental conservation. Property:
Spanning 87 arpents of freehold land, Project Cybele offers mesmerizing scenic landscapes, lush forests, flowing rivers, and natural pools. The property post-construction includes buildings for reception, back-of-house facilities, a restaurant, a pool house, and a spa reception. With valued fencing, security measures, and well-maintained access roads, it presents an unrivaled location adjacent to Black River Gorges National Park. The estimated value of the property's endemic forest area covering 60.21 arpents is MUR 282.598 million.
Equipment:
The resort will feature exquisite furniture, fixtures, and décor, along with a comprehensive security system. Cutting-edge IT and operational systems ensure seamless functionality. The addition of four giant tipi structures and a well-designed event and workshop area enhance the resort's unique appeal.
Amenities:
Offers essential amenities, including reliable water and wastewater systems, efficient waste management, stable electricity supply supplemented by solar panels, and optimal site lighting through microbial energy solutions. Sanitary blocks, service stations, a fully equipped spa and sauna, ample parking space, golf carts, and utility vehicles provide convenience.
Trademarks and other intellectual property:
The brand is fortified by trademarks and intellectual property, including the iconic logo, website domain, master plan, and distinct designs of various elements.
Factors considered:
The investment reflects the project costs, appraisal of the land's worth, individual values of assets and components, industry growth prospects, and risk assessment. It provides an opportunity for investors to be part of a thriving sustainable tourism venture.
The total value of the land:
The size, location, and development potential contributed to the land's value, along with its ecosystem services, such as air purification and water filtration.
Value of assets and components:
Each asset and component within the project was evaluated based on quality, functionality, and market appeal.
Industry growth prospects:
The positive market conditions and long-term growth potential of sustainable tourism have influenced the assessment of the project.
Risk profile:
A thorough risk analysis was conducted to align the investment with potential rewards and mitigate downsides, ensuring a fair and reasonable investment opportunity.
Considering these factors, the investment is also backed by a conservative IRR of 16-19% and provides a fair opportunity for investors to join a thriving sustainable tourism venture with significant growth prospects. - Land is freehold 87 arpents right next to the Black River Gorges National Park. It has scenic landscapes, endemic forests, and water bodies such as streams and natural pools on site. It has well-maintained internal and external access roads to the standards of the Road Development Authority, fenced all around, and existing buildings that will be renovated into green buildings for the restaurant, reception, back of house, and spa.
- The property also already has access to potable water and electricity.
- No additional buildings will be added, only the 60 glamping pods and other tenting structures which can hold the cyclonic weather of Mauritius. These do not need deep foundations, only to be placed on the ground. Please refer to additional details in the information memorandum. The company has one sole shareholder and does not have any debt or is bound by financial constraints. The business is backed in equity by the promoter and the Mauritius Investment Corporation, the sovereign fund of the Bank of Mauritius, up to an amount of MUR 180 million. We are seeking funding for the rest of the capital required.