Botswana Property Podcast

posted by C Mahida on April 25, 2008 | More articles about: Botswana Property, Podcasts

Overseas Property Podcast The latest podcast in the Nubricks Property Podcast series takes us to the southern African country of Botswana. In edition 30, Adam Samuel is joined by Alan Marneweck, Director & Shareholder of Limpopo-Lipadi Game & Wilderness Reserve in Botswana.

Alan Marneweck We have covered many of the traditional overseas property hotspots over the last year and a half, but this is the first southern African country we have covered and another take on the eco property proposition. Botswana is and up and coming country, whose citizens are proud people. Since independence, Botswana has strived to build a successful nation and capitalise on the success of its diamond mining industry. Botswana is embracing the eco tourism boom, attracting visitors and investors alike from around the world.

Alan and I discussed the following:

The Government’s Vision 2016 plan

Alan explains the pillars to do business to achieve the ideal country for the Botswana people.

1. Open and democratic nation
2. Prosperous, productive and innovative nation
3. Educated and informed nation
4. Moral and tolerant nation
5. United and proud nation
6. Caring and compassionate nation
7. Safe and secure nation with a crime free society

Eco tourism on the up and what that means for Botswana

The government is looking to increase value added production and sustainable eco tourism to the country by offering reserves like Limpopo Lipadi to mitigate mining which accounts for 30% of the GDP. This type of offering attracts high net worth individuals, who are willing to pay for an experience like no other. By keeping the offering at this level Botswana can attract the right type of tourist.

The Limpopo Lipadi Game Reserve

Limpopo Lipadi Game Reserve is an interesting investment proposition and many likeminded investors have already commited to its future by buying a sharehold. The reserve offers a unique experience including:

Wilderness areas, so the journey to the reserve is part of the tour.
Incredible Bio diversity from Salt pan’s to Swamps, from Grassland to Woodland and river and mountain habitats.

What you may see:

37 fish species, hippos, crocs, more than 400 bird species, white and black rhinos to name but a few.
Botswana has 4 distinct seasons, so you can experience different eco systems with their different inhabitants throughout the year.

Shareholders can get as involved as they like with a say in management issues etc.

Try and educate people when they come, as local knowledge makes for a more enjoyable experience.

There is also fine dining and a spa for those creature comforts.

Additional Information

The people of Botswana are friendly and welcoming and its a very safe, low crime society. As a visitors you are able to stay there for 90 days, but it is possible to get an extended visa.

What are your thoughts on this up and coming property market?

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