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Bourke’s Luck Potholes Hotel Development<\/h3>\n

T<\/span>he famous Bourke’s Luck Potholes is a natural phenomenon created by swirling water. They are found at the source of the third largest canyon in the world, the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.<\/p>\n

The canyon offers stunning views of towering cliffs, dramatic rock formations, and cascading waterfalls.<\/p>\n

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Bourke’s Luck Potholes in Graskop, Mpumalanga Province, is an iconic tourism attraction. Credit: Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Authority (MTPA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Project description<\/h4>\n

The project entails developing a modern four-star, 80-beds hotel<\/strong> incorporating local, natural materials where possible. Whilst the accommodation will be rated 4-star, the facility will aim at providing a 5-star service to exceed guests’ expectations. The facility will include public areas and rooms orientated towards the canyon.<\/p>\n

Planning included amenities such as swimming pools<\/strong>, a restaurant<\/strong> (\u00b1100 seats), a gym<\/strong> and conference centre<\/strong> that can accommodate 100 people, with breakaway rooms.<\/p>\n

The average length of stay for international tourists is 6\u20138 nights and an average of 3 nights for domestic tourists.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Feasibility Study<\/strong> has been completed.<\/p>\n

Surrounding area<\/h4>\n
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  • There is a hospital about 1km from the Bourkes Luck Potholes.<\/li>\n
  • Blydepoort River Dam is situated within the reserve.<\/li>\n
  • Access via the R532<\/li>\n
  • Bourke’s Luck Potholes, one of the main attractions in the reserve, is situate about 600m from the site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Next steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Commence with the packaging of the project which will involve updating the feasibility study information and submit to SA National Treasury for approval, in order to start with the procurement process.<\/p>\n

    Partnership options:<\/h5>\n
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    • Public-Private Partnership (PPP), <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Joint Venture (JV), <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Equity Partners\/Investors, <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Property Developers\/Investors, <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Project investment value: R284-million<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Contact \/ Enquire<\/h4>\n

      For more information, or to engage in discussions, potential investment partners are encouraged to send a brief introduction to the project team:<\/p>\n\n

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