• R801,091 quarterly revenue (Q1 2025)
• 1,590-hectare prime hunting property with 20+ game species including Cape Buffalo
• 80% client retention rate with established international clientele
• 24-bed luxury accommodation facility with specialised PWD amenities
• 16 permanent staff expanding to 160+ during peak seasons
• 100% Black woman-owned enterprise with strong transformation credentials 

• Limited transformation in South Africa's wildlife economy sector
• Lack of value-added processing in the game meat industry
• Insufficient premium hunting destinations owned by historically disadvantaged individuals
• High unemployment in rural Eastern Cape communities
• Fragmented wildlife tourism offerings lacking comprehensive service integration
  
  

Our Solution Capstone addresses these challenges by offering:

• Authentic, premium African hunting experiences led by an experienced Black woman entrepreneur
• End-to-end wildlife tourism services from hunting to luxury accommodation
• Value-added game meat processing creates additional revenue streams
• Meaningful employment opportunities for local communities
• Comprehensive wildlife management supporting conservation objectives
  
  

Our Products & Services

Capstone operates a diversified wildlife enterprise offering:

Primary Services:

International Trophy Hunting:  Premium hunting packages (R12,000-R220,000) featuring 20+ game species, including Cape Buffalo, targeting affluent international clients

Luxury Accommodation:  24-bed lodge facility with self-catering (R3,000/night) and full-service options (R2,800/person/night)

Game Meat Sales:  Current sales at R31/kg to local abattoirs with expansion planned for value-added processing

Planned Services (Post-Investment):

Premium Game Meat Processing:  Value-added products targeting retail and restaurant markets

Eco-Tourism Experiences:  Game viewing and cultural experiences for non-hunting tourists

Corporate & Conference Services:  Specialised venue for corporate events and team building

Educational Programs:  Wildlife conservation and cultural heritage experiences

Target Segments

International Trophy Hunters (85% of revenue): Affluent clients aged 35-65 from the USA (40%), EU (45%), and UK (15%)

Domestic Recreational Hunters (15% of revenue): South African residents seeking biltong hunting and recreational experiences

Eco-Tourism Market (Growth opportunity): International and domestic tourists seeking authentic African experiences

Corporate Clients: Companies requiring unique venues for events and team building

Market Size & Growth

• The South African hunting industry contributes US$341 million annually, supporting 17,000+ jobs
• Eastern Cape is positioned as the premier malaria-free hunting destination
• Wildlife ranching auction values grew from R93 million (2005) to R1.8 billion (2014)
• Trophy hunting contributes R15 billion annually to the South African economy
  
  

Competitive Edge

Revenue Streams

Trophy Hunting Operations (60%): International and domestic hunting packages with an average value of R65,000 per international client

Accommodation Services (25%): Lodge operations serving hunting clients and eco-tourists

Game Meat Processing (10%): Value-added meat products for retail and commercial markets

Eco-Tourism & Corporate Services (5%): Diversified tourism offerings for broader market appeal

Unit Economics

International Hunting Package: Average R65,000 with 55% gross margin

Accommodation (per night): R2,900 average rate with 60% gross margin

Processed Game Meat: R180/kg (vs. R31/kg unprocessed) with 70% gross margin

Customer Retention Rate: 80%, demonstrating exceptional service quality 

Operational History & Traction 

Operational Strengths:

Strategic Location: 1,590 hectares with dual highway access (N2/N6)

Diverse Infrastructure: 24-bed lodge, entertainment areas, specialised facilities

Experienced Team: Professional hunters, experienced management, skilled staff

Conservation Compliance: Full regulatory compliance with environmental authorities  

Capstone's operations actively contribute to biodiversity conservation through:

Sustainable Wildlife Management  

• Scientific population monitoring and sustainable harvest quotas
• Breeding programmes enhancing genetic diversity
• Habitat management supporting 20+ Indigenous species
• Professional veterinary partnerships ensuring animal health
  
  

Ecosystem Enhancement 

• Habitat restoration across 1,590 hectares
• Water point development supporting wildlife populations
• Vegetation management promoting ecological diversity
• Anti-poaching security protecting valuable wildlife assets
  
  

Conservation Partnerships

• Collaboration with DFFE, ECPTA, SANParks, and SANBI
• Participation in wildlife conservation programs
• Educational initiatives promoting conservation awareness
• Research partnerships supporting conservation science

Phase 1 (Year 1-2): Infrastructure Development

• Construct a dedicated game meat processing facility
• Expand accommodation capacity from 24 to 36 beds
• Enhance anti-poaching security systems
• Develop eco-tourism infrastructure 
  
  

Phase 2 (Year 2-3): Market Expansion

• Launch premium game meat product lines
• Develop corporate and conference services
• Expand international marketing efforts
• Establish distribution partnerships
  
  

Phase 3 (Year 3-5): Market Leadership

• Achieve R15+ million annual revenue
• Establish a regional market leadership position
• Develop additional properties or partnerships
• Create employment for 50+ permanent staff

932 Hectares

Mpumalanga

• Construction of abattoir and tannery with the capacity to process local livestock
• Working towards the long-term restoration of wetlands
• Development of site infrastructure to restore wetlands and conserve grassland  
• Constructing aviary and bird watching hides Design and develop Ecotourism activity hub  with supporting facilities
• Training, skills development and capacity building

Bambanani Community Farm is situated approximately 30km from Wakkerstroom town in Mpumalanga, the second oldest town in the Province.

The land is owned by the BAMBANANI community representing 64 claimants and their families. The Site is on a 932 hectares area, which increased from 850 hectares through the Biodiversity Stewardship Program. The area is largely grassland and carries livestock and a eucalyptus plantation. It is also a wetland that provides a good habitat for different species and attracts a wide range of rare birds.

The Bambanani CPA has been trained by the WWF-SA in Alien Plant Clearing and Fire Management. The Site has partnered with The Mpumalanga Tourism Agency, Municipality, Birdlife SA and WWF – SA to conserve the area while investments in ecological infrastructure remain a high priority.

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3600 Hectares

Gauteng

Core Operations

• Other - Environmental education and recreation

Activities

• Volunteering of Alien invasive plant removal/5 reserve sector projects
• Environmental education programmes > 300 learners per annum
• Cycling and walking around heritage and natural attractions - 500 per annum
• Monthly awareness events (Walks & Talks) 2 
• Monitoring of Eco-crime - prevention volunteers in poaching, snaring, stripping of indigenous resources - regular snare walks, security company co-operation

Core operations

• Land/veld management 
• Wetland management 
• Rehabilitation/restoration 
• Invasive alien plant clearing and harvesting
• Other - Environmental projects by voluntary teams

Activities

• Alien Invasive plant removal projects, infestation monitoring, staff training (20/yr)
• Wetland rehabilitation (outside services - Working for Wetlands)
• Fire management, fire protection (fire breaks)  - CRR Fire Protection Association
• Environmental Crime (prevention, awareness, support of contracted security company)

The Crocodile River Reserve (CRR) has been proclaimed as a Protected Area according to the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act of 2004.  By conserving biodiversity, CRR not only ensures that surroundings are richer and more diverse, but also secures the resources that will continue to provide improvements in the quality of human life. The Reserve boasts a variety of eco-systems and habitats within which there are many special species, some of them threatened and vulnerable. The Crocodile River Reserve’s programmes offer schools, universities and environmental interest groups the opportunity to learn about and experience biodiversity. Programmes envisioned by the Reserve takes into consideration that being on an urban edge there are a myriad of opportunities in identifying and working with established community leaders and organised groups in large areas where the population is diverse and highly fragmented.

The Reserve is looking to expand its impact on the natural and human environment, by introducing better security and access control, expanding through acquisition of adjacent land, SMME development, introduction of services to prevent environmental crimes, installation of signage to increase visitor awareness and development of a comprehensive biodiversity database.

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2000 Hectares

KwaZulu-Natal

KameelKop is located close to the well-known Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal.  

A community of approximately 600 kraals previously lived on the site but were forcibly removed from the site 54 years ago.  The site was then run as a successful game farm/livestock ranch before being returned to the community following a formal restitution process some 15 years ago.  At this point, the community decided to retain the property as a game farm and to re-settle on other areas included in their restitution claim.  

Since then the reserve has been managed as a game farm, with hunting being the main income stream.   As such, there is an urgent need to start generating profits from the farm which have been earmarked for building a creche whilst future needs include investments in boreholes, solar panels & food gardens.

The community seeks to partner with investors in building capacity to provide high-quality service to their hunting and tourism customers. The proposed regenerative commercial livestock farming & conservation model at Kameelkop will boost throughput & complement the current game meat, droëwors and biltong processing operations.

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49 797 Hectares

Eastern Cape

Maloti is a composite site consisting of about 62 farms, located in the Alfred Nzo District, Eastern Cape Province, in the lesser explored southern Drakensberg region, this site lies 70 kilometres from Kokstad, at the nexus of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal and southern Lesotho.

The protected area comprises six Traditional Authorities, which form the core of the Management Authority for the declared Protected Environment. The name ‘Maloti Thaba Tsa Metsi’ was decided on by the Traditional Authority leaders together with stakeholders from the UCP support partners.

The anchor business is based on mobilising people around water conservation and linking it directly to socio economic development initiatives and revenue generating business.

The six Maloti chieftains and their people recognize that water is the source of life, given that mountain areas generate high precipitation and discharge essential water supplies into river systems, and water bodies.

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751 Hectares

Mpumalanga

Core Operations‍

• Cultivation and Harvesting
• Natural product manufacture
• Natural produce retail
  
  

Activities‍

Maize and soya bean cropping.
The community has vegetable gardens from which produce is sold to surrounding markets.

The land is owned by the Ukuthanda Ukukhanya  Communal Property Association (the CPA), representing 62 claimants and their families. Spanning 751 hectares, the land is largely grassland and carries livestock and crop farming lots that are currently outsourced to private farmers on a short term lease. It is also a wetland that provides a good habitat for creatures of different species and attracts a wide range of rare birds.

Current operations include vegetable gardens, maize and soya bean farming. The community have vegetable gardens from which produce is sold to surrounding markets. The CPA Cattle ranching has benefited from the UNDP grants programme and was able to purchase Nguni cattle.

The investment opportunities include:

• Poultry farming;
• Sustainable agriculture (maize, soya bean production & horticulture); and
• Eco-tourism (bird sanctuary).

Opportunities also exist for investment in their respective value chains. The sustainability of the biodiversity economy must be supported by investment in sustainable agriculture & eco-tourism.

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470 Hectares

Eastern Cape

Yangle Enterprise is a project of Emabhaceni Development and Nature Solutions. The aim of the Yangle is to produce eco-friendly charcoal, made from alien invasive species while helping to boost water security in the communities where they work. 

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