# Rights to operate the accommodation (lodges), food and beverage, retail and wildlife activity (drives & walks) products on and manage roads and environmental infrastructure of the Jakkalsbessie Concession in the Kruger National Park

> This tender closed on 2026-10-05.

- **Reference:** Opportunity Nr 4
- **Issuer:** [South African National Parks](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-national-parks.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-05 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-20 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Accommodation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/I55.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**SANParks is tendering the right to finance, refurbish, operate and maintain the Jakkalsbessie Concession Area in Kruger National Park for ~25 years, covering accommodation (lodges), food and beverage, retail and wildlife activities (drives & walks), and management of roads and environmental infrastructure.** Bid submission is sought from private sector hospitality/eco-tourism operators with strong financing ability and B-BBEE commitments (Information Memorandum and RFP). (Information Memorandum - Jakkalsbessie - 3Jul26.pdf..pdf; Request For Proposal - July 2026.pdf..pdf)

#### Requirements
- Create and operate a Private Party SPV with at least 30% equity held by the technical/operational partner; SPV to contract with SANParks; public entities largely excluded. (Request for Proposals - July 2026.pdf..pdf)
- Demonstrate ability to raise debt and equity and provide security; comply with environmental, cultural, and conservation rules; meet B-BBEE and local socio-economic targets. (Request for Proposals - July 2026.pdf..pdf)
- Satisfy prequalification and governance requirements (e.g., Private Party Prequalification Resolution; Private Party constitutional documents; Schedule 8, Schedule 9). (Jakkalsbessie - SANParks PPP Agreement (6072026) - Final Draft.pdf..pdf; Request for Proposals - July 2026.pdf..pdf)
- Adhere to SANParks’ Environmental Specifications and legal mandates (NEMPAA, Environmental Laws). (Information Memorandum - 3Jul26.pdf..pdf)
- Bid may be submitted for up to four concessions; SANParks may award to a maximum of two Bids to the same bidder. (Request for Proposals - July 2026.pdf..pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Key dates: Briefing on 2026-08-20 11:00 (643 Leyds Street, Pretoria 0002); Submission deadline 2026-10-05 12:00; questions and clarifications per RFP process. (Tender metadata)
- Submissions likely via SANParks’ eTender portal; use the RFP package and Annexures for formatting and content. (Request for Proposals - July 2026.pdf..pdf)
- Required documents (per Annexures): Annexure 1A (Qualification Submissions), Annexure 1B (Information on Bidders), Annexure 2 (Functionality/Scoring), Annexure 3 (B-BBEE Obligations), Annexure 4 (PPP Fee Offer), Annexure 5 (PPP Agreement), Annexure 6 (Bid Cover Sheets); plus Private Party Prequalification Resolution (Schedule 8) and Private Party Constitutional Documents (Schedule 9). (Request for Proposals - July 2026.pdf..pdf)
- Queries contact: jabulile.galane@sanparks.org; +27 12 426 5036. (Tender metadata; Information Memorandum)

## Description

Rights to operate the accommodation (lodges), food and beverage, retail and wildlife activity (drives & walks) products on and manage roads and environmental infrastructure of the Jakkalsbessie Concession in the Kruger National Park

Rights to operate the accommodation (lodges), food and beverage, retail and wildlife activity (drives & walks) products on and manage roads and environmental infrastructure of the Jakkalsbessie Concession in the Kruger National Park

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- Information Memorandum - Jakkalsbessie - 3Jul26.pdf..pdf
- Jakkalsbessie - SANParks PPP Agreement (6072026) - Final Draft.pdf..pdf
- Request For Proposal - Jakkalsbessie - July 2026.pdf..pdf

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