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Conservation-led destinations and hospitality.

Veterans Tourism Company

Distinctive Zimbabwean experiences built around conservation and hospitality.

The Tourism Division develops nature-led destinations, accommodation and visitor experiences that connect commercial performance with conservation, culture and community participation.

Opportunities are assessed for destination appeal, access, environmental sensitivity, operator capability, guest experience and long-term demand. The aim is to create authentic products that complement Zimbabwe’s established tourism circuits.

In the field

Work, assets and progress in view.

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Core operations

From destination concept to guest experience.

The division brings together property development, professional hospitality, conservation and market positioning.

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Destination planning

Market-led concepts, site planning, feasibility work and development phasing for high-potential locations.

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Lodges and accommodation

Development and operation of lodges, tented camps, hotels and supporting guest facilities.

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Nature and conservation

Biodiversity stewardship and responsible tourism models linked to protected landscapes and wildlife assets.

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Visitor experiences

Photographic, cultural, adventure, wellness and educational experiences tailored to place.

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Hospitality operations

Service standards, reservations, food and beverage, maintenance, safety and guest satisfaction.

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Marketing and distribution

Brand development, digital distribution, travel-trade relationships and destination partnerships.

Portfolio snapshot · September 2025

Tourism opportunities connected to national icons.

The portfolio combines a major Hwange wildlife concession, photographic sites, hotel land and luxury tented-lodge opportunities.

Wildlife tourism · Hwange

Matetsi Unit 4

A 50,000-square-kilometre hunting area in Hwange, home to the Big Five and located approximately 50 kilometres from Victoria Falls Airport.

Photographic tourism

Sinanga, Kyle and Matetsi Unit 4

Sites at Sinanga in Hwange National Park, Kyle near Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo, and Matetsi Unit 4 in Hwange.

Luxury hotel development

Victoria Falls, Tugwi–Mukosi and Kariba

Land identified overlooking the Zambezi River at Victoria Falls, at Tugwi–Mukosi Dam, and overlooking the river at Kariba.

Nature-based accommodation

Luxury tented lodges

Potential luxury tented-lodge development in Zimbabwe’s national parks, subject to the relevant approvals and agreements.

Portfolio information reflects the VIHC Company Overview. Locations, sizes and opportunity descriptions remain subject to verification, technical studies, statutory approvals, due diligence and formal agreements.

How value is created

Turning place into a competitive destination.

Strong tourism products combine a distinctive location, credible operating standards and consistent access to target markets.

01DiscoverAssess location, visitor demand, conservation context and competitive position.
02DesignCreate the concept, business model, experience plan and phased investment case.
03DevelopSecure approvals, infrastructure, operator capability and responsible construction.
04WelcomeOperate safely, market effectively and continuously improve the guest experience.

Investment priorities

Experiences rooted in Zimbabwe’s natural advantage.

Projects remain subject to technical assessment, due diligence, approvals and formal agreements.

Hospitality

Lodges and destination stays

Develop appropriately scaled accommodation in compelling natural and tourism settings.

Experiences

Nature, culture and adventure

Curate authentic activities that extend length of stay and deepen visitor engagement.

Enabling systems

Operations and market reach

Strengthen digital distribution, service capability, transport links and destination partnerships.

Responsible delivery

Tourism that protects what makes it valuable.

Long-term destination value depends on service excellence, environmental integrity and meaningful local participation.

Commercial disciplineProjects are evaluated against demand, seasonality, access, operating capability and realistic occupancy assumptions.

Responsible stewardshipDevelopment respects ecological limits, cultural heritage, wildlife and responsible visitor management.

Shared valueTourism can create jobs, local supply opportunities, skills and broader destination benefits.

Work with Veterans Tourism Company

Help develop and operate exceptional destinations.

VIHC welcomes hospitality operators, conservation partners, destination developers, experience designers and tourism investors.

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At a glance.

Destination opportunities are developed around authentic experiences, professional operations and conservation value.

01Destination planning02Lodges and accommodation03Visitor experiences04Hospitality operations05Marketing and distribution

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