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Executive Summary

Mosi Eco Lodge (Pvt) Ltd is a mid-scale eco-lodge near Victoria Falls in Matabeleland North Province, built to serve the demand gap between basic guesthouses and premium safari resorts. We are targeting travellers who want clean, modern, reliable accommodation with Wi-Fi, safety, breakfast, transfers, and local experiences at a fair mid-market price.

We are entering the market with a 20-room launch configuration and a service model designed for leisure tourists, business travellers, NGO staff, local families, and small corporate groups. The business is structured as a Zimbabwean private limited company and funded in USD for clarity, discipline, and investor confidence.

Our Commercial Opportunity

The Victoria Falls and Hwange tourism corridor continues to attract regional and international demand, but the mid-priced segment still suffers from uneven service, weak consistency, and limited business-friendly facilities. Mosi Eco Lodge is positioned to solve that problem with dependable standards, bundled services, and an eco-conscious guest experience that is practical rather than decorative.

Our market is large enough to support a focused operator with strong execution. We estimate a reachable demand pool of 80,000 to 100,000 room nights per year in our immediate catchment area, and our model is built to capture a disciplined share of that demand through direct bookings, OTAs, tour operators, and corporate relationships.

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Our launch economics are already compelling.

• Year 1 revenue: USD 423,360
• Break-even revenue: USD 368,408 annually
• Break-even timing: Month 1 within Year 1
• Year 5 revenue target: USD 911,409
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Why Mosi Eco Lodge Will Win

We are not competing on price alone, and we are not trying to be a luxury resort. We win by delivering the combination that this market most often lacks: comfort, consistency, connectivity, and convenience.

Our lodge offer includes ensuite rooms, premium chalets, small conference facilities, curated activities, and airport or local transfers. That product mix increases spend per guest and reduces dependence on room nights alone, which strengthens both revenue quality and margin resilience.

The business is led by a team with direct operational relevance. Alex Morgan oversees strategy, finance, and investor relations. Jordan Ramirez, a hospitality professional with 10 years of lodge and hotel operations experience, manages day-to-day guest service and operational quality. Quinn Dubois, a qualified accountant with 7 years of SME finance experience, controls reporting and cash discipline. Riley Thompson, with 6 years in digital marketing and tourism sales, leads online acquisition and partner distribution. Skyler Park, a chef with 8 years in lodge and boutique hotel kitchens, anchors food quality and presentation.

Headline Financial Case

Our financial model shows a business that scales cleanly from launch to stability. Year 1 revenue is USD 423,360, rising to USD 508,032 in Year 2, USD 660,442 in Year 3, USD 792,530 in Year 4, and USD 911,409 in Year 5.

Gross margin remains steady at 62.2% across the forecast period, with EBITDA improving from USD 56,930 in Year 1 to USD 286,092 in Year 5. Net income grows from USD 25,977 in Year 1 to USD 202,420 by Year 5, reflecting stronger occupancy, better operating leverage, and a higher contribution from food, beverage, activities, and transfer-led spend.

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The business is built for lender comfort and equity upside.

• Total funding required: USD 180,000
• Equity capital: USD 90,000
• Debt principal: USD 90,000
• Debt term: 5 years at 12.5%
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Funding Position and Use of Capital

The total launch funding requirement is USD 180,000, structured as USD 90,000 in equity capital and USD 90,000 in long-term debt. This capital is allocated to the physical launch of the lodge, guest-facing quality, and working capital cover during the early ramp-up period.

The funds are directed into the assets and liquidity needed to open properly:

• Property renovations and fit-out: USD 70,000
• Furniture, fixtures, and equipment: USD 45,000
• Licenses, registration, legal, and professional fees: USD 5,000
• Initial marketing and website development: USD 6,000
• Opening stock and working capital buffer: USD 29,000
• Cash reserves for first 6 months operating shortfalls: USD 25,000

This capital structure gives Mosi Eco Lodge the runway to stabilise operations, protect guest experience, and scale from a 20-room base toward 26 rooms by Year 3.

Investor Takeaway

Mosi Eco Lodge is a clear answer to a real market gap in Zimbabwe’s tourism economy. We are building a profitable, professionally managed, eco-conscious lodge in one of the country’s strongest hospitality corridors, with a financial model that shows immediate break-even positioning, positive earnings from Year 1, and a revenue trajectory that reaches USD 911,409 by Year 5.

The opportunity is straightforward: a defined location, a proven demand corridor, a credible team, and a capital structure sized to the business. We are seeking partners who value disciplined execution, measurable hospitality cash flow, and long-term asset-backed growth in Victoria Falls.

Company Description

The Business We Are Building

Mosi Eco Lodge (Pvt) Ltd is a registered Zimbabwean private limited company developing a mid-scale eco-lodge near Victoria Falls in Matabeleland North Province. The business is positioned to serve travellers who want dependable comfort, modern rooms, and authentic Zimbabwean hospitality without paying premium resort rates.

We operate in USD and our structure is designed for investability, clear governance, and disciplined cash management. The lodge is being developed as a family-friendly and business-friendly property with a strong sustainability profile, including solar backup, water-conscious operations, and locally sourced guest experiences.

Legal Structure and Ownership

Mosi Eco Lodge (Pvt) Ltd is incorporated as a Private Limited Company in Zimbabwe. This structure gives us formal governance, limited liability, and the flexibility to bring in external capital while protecting operational control and accountability.

Ownership is structured around a majority founder stake and a smaller local equity participation linked to land access and regional tourism relationships. The current funding structure is built on USD 90,000 in equity capital and USD 90,000 in debt principal, giving the company a total launch capital base of USD 180,000.

The ownership and leadership model supports both strategic control and local rootedness. That balance matters in Victoria Falls, where trust, destination knowledge, supplier relationships, and community acceptance directly affect occupancy, referrals, and long-term brand strength.

Core ownership logic

• Founder-led control keeps the company focused on execution, standards, and investor discipline.
• Local partner participation strengthens land access, destination credibility, and relationship-based opportunity flow.
• Bank debt and equity together reduce dependence on a single source of capital and improve financial resilience.

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Our company has been set up to be easy to underwrite, easy to manage, and easy to scale. The shareholding and funding mix are designed to support expansion without compromising day-to-day operating control.
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Founding Date and Development Stage

Mosi Eco Lodge (Pvt) Ltd was established as a development-stage hospitality company ahead of launch and fit-out in the Victoria Falls tourism corridor. The business is moving from setup into operational deployment with the property renovations, furnishing, licensing, and market entry activities already defined in the capital plan.

The lodge is being built to open with 20 rooms, consisting of 12 standard rooms and 8 premium chalets. That starting configuration gives us the flexibility to serve value-conscious tourists, corporate travellers, NGO teams, and local guests looking for a short-stay escape with reliable service.

Our development timeline is intentionally conservative. We are prioritising quality of construction, guest comfort, and operating systems before scale, because our target market rewards consistency more than novelty.

Location and Strategic Advantage

The lodge is located near Victoria Falls in Matabeleland North Province, within practical access of the airport and the main tourism routes used by visitors travelling between Victoria Falls, Hwange, and surrounding activity hubs. This location supports both leisure and business demand, especially for guests who want convenience without being directly inside the highest-priced tourism strip.

Our position allows us to capture guests who want:

• proximity to Victoria Falls attractions,
• access to wildlife and safari-linked travel,
• a quieter stay environment,
• easier transport coordination for transfers and day trips,
• better value than the most heavily branded premium properties.

The location also supports corporate and institutional bookings. NGOs, development partners, government teams, and private companies routinely need accommodation that combines quiet workspaces, stable internet, and predictable service standards, all of which are part of our lodge offer.

What Mosi Eco Lodge Sells

We provide mid-scale accommodation and hospitality services built around the needs of travellers who value comfort, price, and reliability in the same stay. Our core offer includes ensuite rooms, chalets, small conference facilities, curated activities, and airport and local transfer services.

Our customer mix is deliberate. We serve:

• regional and international leisure tourists,
• business travellers,
• NGO and development-sector staff,
• local and visiting families,
• small corporate and government groups needing workshops or meetings.

We are not building a generic roadside lodge. We are building a destination property with the service discipline of a business hotel and the character of an eco-lodge.

Our guest promise

Clean rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, safe surroundings, responsive service, and authentic local experiences at a fair mid-market price.

That promise is central to how we attract repeat bookings and word-of-mouth referrals. In this market, guest trust is earned through consistency, especially around cleanliness, speed of response, power reliability, and the ease of arranging transfers and activities.

Mission, Positioning, and Brand Identity

Our mission is to provide affordable, comfortable, and sustainable hospitality for travellers visiting Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and Hwange tourism corridor. We aim to deliver a guest experience that feels personal, efficient, and locally grounded, while still meeting the expectations of modern domestic and international travellers.

Our brand is built around three clear ideas:

• Comfort without excess
  We provide modern, well-kept rooms and practical amenities rather than unnecessary luxury.

• Eco-conscious operations
  Solar backup, rainwater sensitivity, and local sourcing strengthen our sustainability profile and reduce exposure to service disruptions.

• Local authenticity with business reliability
  Guests can expect Zimbabwean hospitality, but with standards that support work travel, family travel, and structured tour itineraries.

We are intentionally positioned in the middle of the market. That is where demand is broadest and where service consistency creates the strongest competitive advantage.

Management Philosophy and Operating Identity

Mosi Eco Lodge is being built as a disciplined, service-led hospitality business. I lead strategy, finance, and operating oversight, while the lodge team is designed around specialist accountability in management, finance, sales, and kitchen operations.

Our key team includes Jordan Ramirez, a hospitality professional with 10 years of experience in hotel and lodge operations, including 4 years as an assistant manager at a branded hotel in Harare, as Lodge Manager. Quinn Dubois, a qualified accountant with 7 years’ experience working with SMEs in tourism and retail, handles finance and administration. Riley Thompson, with 6 years’ experience in digital marketing and tourism sales, leads sales and marketing. Skyler Park, a chef with 8 years’ experience in lodge and boutique hotel kitchens, heads food preparation and presentation.

This leadership mix gives the business practical control over guest service, revenue management, financial reporting, and market reach. It also supports our investor case because each function has a named owner with relevant experience.

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Our structure, location, and target market align closely with the Victoria Falls hospitality opportunity. We are positioned to capture demand from visitors who want dependable quality at a fair price, which is exactly where our lodge can win.
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The Customers We Serve

Our principal guests are adults aged 28 to 60 with middle to upper income profiles. They travel for leisure, safari experiences, family getaways, NGO assignments, business visits, and small conferences, and they expect online booking convenience, clean interiors, security, and strong connectivity.

We also serve domestic travellers from Zimbabwe and regional visitors from South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia, alongside international guests from Europe and North America. That mix protects the business from relying on a single travel segment and gives us multiple demand channels throughout the year.

Mosi Eco Lodge exists to make a specific promise in a specific market: dependable, well-managed, eco-conscious accommodation in one of Zimbabwe’s most important tourism destinations. That focus defines our business, our operating model, and our growth path.

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The remaining 9 sections of this document cover:

• Products and Services
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• SWOT Analysis
• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• Management and Organization
• Operating Plan
• Financial Plan and Projections
• Funding Request

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