PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Location

• Located in Thokoza area, Ward 19, Ulundi Local Municipality under Zululand District, KZN.
• Coordinates: A -3134705,37 39866,92; B -3134734,35 40004,67; C -3134848,55 39995,21; D -3134809,55 39904,39; E -3134746,34 39867,49.

Project Overview

• Privately promoted boutique hotel development aligned with Ulundi tourism sector strategy.
• Targets niche domestic and SADC markets for heritage and business tourism.
• Focus on cultural tourism for overseas visitors.
• Provides accommodation and spend facilities within heritage experience locations.

Development Vision & Objectives

• Create permanent employment for hotel operations and indirect opportunities through construction and procurement.
• Encourage partnerships and contribute to skills development via training programmes.
• Support government’s goal to empower disadvantaged communities, particularly women and youth.
• Alleviate poverty while boosting the local economy through sustainable tourism growth.

Scope

• Luxury boutique hotel designed to provide a niche tourism experience celebrating Zululand heritage and culture.
• Socio-economic benefits include employment creation and economic stability via high-quality services.

Timeline

• Start: 2 January 2026
• Completion: 30 June 2027
• Key milestones: construction, service connections, facility launch.

Project Owner / Promoter

• Lumbatho Boutique Hotel — privately owned, open to investment partnerships.
• Ownership structure to prioritize B-BBEE scorecard compliance, benefiting new entrants and disadvantaged groups.

Total Project Value

• ZAR 75,458,912 (Direct Costs).
• Additional bulk infrastructure/services estimated at ZAR 1,000,000.
• Total: ZAR 76,458,912.

Funding Approach

• Debt/Loans: R15,091,782.40
• Equity: R37,729,456.00
• Grant: R22,637,673.60
• No committed funding yet; open for investor participation.

Financial & Business Planning

• Business Plan & Cashflow projections available.
• Income streams: accommodation, F&B sales, events, venue hire, rentals, government support.
• Cost structure includes salaries/wages, marketing, maintenance, and operating expenses.

Feasibility & Studies

• Environmental Impact Assessment: Yes — awaiting outcome.
• Market Analysis: Completed.
• Technical Feasibility: Completed.
• Risk Assessment: Completed.
• Government support & incentives available (national and provincial).

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Stakeholder engagement undertaken.
• Community involvement plan confirmed.
• No current partnerships; opportunities available.

Sustainability & Impact

• Sustainability Plan: Yes.
• Social Impact Assessment: Yes.
• Environmental Sustainability Measures: Yes.
• Partnerships: To be confirmed.

Legal & Regulatory

• Permits and approvals: To be secured.
• Zoning and land use compliance: Pending confirmation.

Supplementary Information

• Architectural Plans/Drawings: Yes.
• Schematics/Blueprints: Yes.
• Site photographs/maps: Yes.

Contact

• Mrs. Lungile (Mbatha) Mlambo
• Phone: 082 505 7143