The Municipality’s’ Tourism Division has officially concluded the requisite internal and regulatory processes to issue a public Call for Proposals (RFP) for the refurbishment, expansion, financing, operation, and management of the Krugersdorp Nature Reserve.
In bringing this milestone to fruition, the Municipality has partnered with the Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency (GIFA) to accelerate the sourcing of a suitable private-sector partner and to cooperatively develop a sustainable operational model that ensures long-term growth, financial viability, and tangible benefits for both the community and the tourism sector.
In terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Mogale City Local Municipality is empowered to exercise control over the Krugersdorp Game Reserve (KGR), designated as a protected area. However, the reserve has been closed for an extended period due to operational and maintenance challenges, which have led to a decline in its facilities, loss of tourism revenue, and deterioration of its natural assets.
Due to competing service delivery priorities, the Municipality currently lacks the financial and technical capacity required to refurbish, develop, and operate the reserve to its full potential. Consequently, the Municipality seeks to engage in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with a suitably qualified and experienced hospitality, tourism, hotel or recreational facility operator.
The intended partnership will involve the design, refurbishment, construction, expansion, financing, operation, and maintenance of the KGR.
A comprehensive feasibility study conducted by GIFA demonstrated significant potential and proposed viable funding solutions for the project. The study also confirmed that South Africa enjoys global recognition for its strength in adventure, nature, wildlife, and responsible tourism. With several operational game reserves nationwide, competitiveness depends on quality, uniqueness, and diversity of offerings.Accordingly, revitalising the reserve and positioning it as a premier nature-based tourism destination, integrated with adventure and eco-tourism experiences, is expected to attract greater numbers of local and international visitors.
Given the scale and strategic importance of the project, prospective bidders are advised of the following key dates and compliance requirements:
- Closing Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026, at 11h00
- Compulsory Briefing and Site Visit Sessions:
To be held on Friday, 21 November 2025 at 10h00am, Rustenburg Rd, Waterval 174 IQ Mogale City, 1739. No virtual compulsory briefing and compulsory site visit sessions will be available.
- Bidding Procedure Enquiries: scmenquiries@mogalecity.gov.za
- Technical Enquiries: tourism@mogalecity.gov.za and/or i.salagae@gifa.co.za
- Venue of Bid Box: Bid boxes are situated at the Reception Desk of the Supply Chain Management Unit, situated on the Upper Level of the West Wing of Mogale City Local Municipality Civic Centre – Corner Commissioner and Market Streets, Krugersdorp.
Guided by its vision to transform the reserve into a sustainable tourism asset that drives socio-economic development, creates employment opportunities, and enhances the city’s tourism appeal while generating long-term income, the Municipality is confident that the appointment of a capable private partner will bring this vision to life.
Download the RFP documents here