The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced five opportunities for operators and investors to manage and develop various tourism facilities. The opportunities include the upgrade and management of Zithabiseni Holiday Resort, a 15-year bush camp concession at Songimvelo Nature Reserve and opportunities to develop and operate two 24-bed lodges in Manyeleti Nature Reserve and a 24-bed lodge at Dixie Koppie.
Tender information for all 5 opportunities can be downloaded here.
Here is a summary of the key bid requirements and deadlines for the listed tenders:
1. Bid Number: MTPA/20252026/COM/04
Description: Appointment to source an operator to invest, upgrade, operate, and manage the Zithabiseni Holiday Resort.
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- Closing Date & Time: 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Briefing Session/Site Visit:
- Site Visit: 17 March 2026 at 14:00, Siyabuswa Industrial Park.
- Non-compulsory Briefing Session: 21 April 2026 at 11:00 (Virtual via MS Teams; link available upon request from Priscilla.Gwebu@mtpa.co.za).
- Bid Document Collection: Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable).
- Submission Location: Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin, MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela.
2. Bid Number: MTPA/20252026/COM/05
Description: Request for proposal for an operator to invest, operate, and manage a bush camp concession at Songimvelo Nature Reserve for 15 years.
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- Closing Date & Time: 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Briefing Session/Site Visit:
- Non-compulsory Briefing Session: 31 March 2026 at 10:00 (Virtual via MS Teams; link available upon request from zanele@mtpa.co.za).
- Site Visit: Book through Tekani.shilenge@mtpa.co.za or robertmasango7@gmail.com.
- Bid Document Collection: Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable).
- Submission Location: Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin, MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela.
3. Bid Number: MTPA/20252026/COM/06
Description: Request for proposal for an operator to invest, design, upgrade, operate, and manage a 24-bed lodge in Sara Bank at Manyeleti Nature Reserve.
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- Closing Date & Time: 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Briefing Session/Site Visit: No briefing session.
- Bid Document Collection: Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable).
- Submission Location: Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin, MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela.
4. Bid Number: MTPA/20252026/COM/07
Description: Appointment of an investor to invest, design, develop, operate, and manage a 24-bed lodge facility at Dixie Koppie.
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- Closing Date & Time: 18 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Briefing Session/Site Visit: No briefing session.
- Bid Document Collection: Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable).
- Submission Location: Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela.
5. Bid Number: MTPA/20252026/COM/08
Description: Request for proposal for an operator to invest, design, develop, operate, and manage a 24-bed tented bush camp lodge at S8 Dam in Manyeleti Nature Reserve.
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- Closing Date & Time: 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Briefing Session/Site Visit: No briefing session.
- Bid Document Collection: Available on the MTPA website or at the MTPA Complex Office for R200 (non-refundable).
- Submission Location: Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office, Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin MTPA Finance Block E, Mbombela.
For all bids, proposals must be clearly marked with the respective tender reference number and submitted to the specified location before the closing date and time.
Contact for more information
Potential investors seeking more information are encouraged to make contact with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA). Also see official tender information in the link above.
