Introduction to Explorer Holdings

The Operating Entity

• Explorer Holdings: A South African company focused on creating sustainable, community-focused tourism ventures.
• Ubuntu Glamping: A luxury ecotourism experience designed to be in harmony our rural communities offering access to cultural and natural experiences.
• Experience: Our executive management team and board have a collective 110 years developing, operating and owning tourism products in Southern Africa

Our Philosophy: Our Philosophy is rooted in Ubuntu: "I am because we are." We believe true business success uplifts and empowers its surrounding community.

Our Vision

What is the Goal of Ubuntu Glamping?

To provide discerning local and international travelers with a unique, luxurious, and serene escape into nature.

• Focus: A high-end ecotourism experience with a minimal environmental footprint.
• Scale: Small, intimate camps for a private, quality experience.
• Purpose: To create a profitable and sustainable business that serves as a catalyst for local economic development.
• Scalable Operations: The site’s operational model is standardized, allowing it to be replicated efficiently as part of a larger network.
• Reward: Our goal is to reward the actual landowners, the communities, benefitting from tourism.

The Experience

The Experience

Your Land, Our Experience

Our blueprint is designed for intimacy, privacy, and guest comfort. Each site is situated to take advantage of natural beauty while offering guests a secluded, private escape.

• Ownership: You retain ownership of your land, we partner with you on developing the site.
• Luxury Safari Tents / Pods: Guests stay in beautifully designed, high-end units that blend into the natural environment.
• Intimate Scale: Each camp accommodates a maximum of 20 guests in 10 luxury units, ensuring peace and tranquility.
• Dining: We serve daily, locally sourced breakfasts and dinners, supporting local farmers and suppliers.

The Infrastructure

Sustainable and Minimal-Impact Infrastructure

Our camp inftrastructure design is based on a "soft touch" approach.

• Accommodation: Purpose designed safari tents / pods offer luxurious en-suite facilities for 2 people.
• Facilities: In addition to the 10 accommodation units, our kitchen and dining room / lounge areas are converted shipping containers with no permanent foundation needed.
• Off-Grid Power: Our camps run entirely on renewable energy sources, primarily solar power.
• Sustainable Water Systems: We implement responsible water management to conserve this precious resource.
• Minimal Disturbance: All structures are semi-permanent and can be installed and removed without causing long-term damage to the land.

The Need for Ubuntu Glamping

Why Your Community? Our ESG Commitment

Our business model is built on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.

• Social: We partner specifically with rural community landowners to directly benefit the community.
• Environmental: We prioritize the preservation of the natural environment and promote conservation.
• Governance: We are committed to transparent, fair, and ethical business practices.

Your Contribution

What We Need from You, the Community

To establish a camp, we require a suitable piece of land with the following characteristics:

• Scenic and Safe: A beautiful, secure location.
• Approximately 2 Hectares: A manageable plot to accommodate 10 units and a central facility.
• No Disturbance: The land should be free from human or livestock disturbance.
• Easy Access: Accessible by standard sedan vehicles for our guests and staff.
• Community: Close to the host / land owner, ensuring our guests experience the true value of communities.

Investment in Your Community

A True Partnership: What We Offer in Return

We are committed to a long-term partnership that brings sustainable benefits to your community:

• We commit to significant financial investment into your community.
• Stable Income: A long-term lease (minimum 5 years) with a nominal monthly fee.
• Employment Commitment: We will only employ for the host community.
• Job Creation (Permanent): 13 permanent employment positions for community members, with full training.
• Job Creation (Initial): A minimum of 20 employment positions during site establishment for community members, with full training.
• Profit Sharing: The community will receive a share of the business's profits.

Beyond the Business

Empowering Your Community

Our commitment extends beyond direct employment:

• Micro Enterprises: We will actively support the establishment of at least 4 micro-enterprises (e.g., laundry, crafts, cultural tours).
• Experiences: We encourage our guests to participate in community driven experiences and adventures.
• Community Trust: A dedicated trust will be formed, managed by community representatives, to invest the profit share into local projects (e.g., education, healthcare, infrastructure).

The On-Site Team

A Local Team, Fully Trained for Excellence

Our on-site team is the heart of the guest experience, with every member recruited and trained directly from the local community. This approach ensures authenticity and direct economic empowerment.

• Camp Manager: Oversees all daily operations, from guest check-in to managing the team and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Housekeeping (3 staff): Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of the tents and communal areas.
• Food & Beverage (3 staff): Prepares and serves all meals and drinks, ensuring a high-quality dining experience.
• Security (3 staff): Ensures the safety and security of all guests and property.
• Maintenance (2 staff): Handles all on-site repairs and preventative maintenance.
• General Worker (1 staff): Provides support for a variety of tasks to keep the camp running smoothly.

The Process

Step by Step

Follow the easy step by step instruction below and email all the information to community@ubuntu-glamping.site:

• Community Name: State the correct and complete community name.
• Location: We need the details of your available site. Please provide enough information to ensure we can locate it on google maps.
• Size of the community: How many community members do you have?
• Points of interest: Share any interesting areas close by the community.

The Process

Step by Step

Next Steps:

• Map: We map your location.
• Contact: We email your contact person and share a detailed overview of the project.
• Meet: We arrange for a meeting with the community leadership and visit the site.
• Agreement: If we all agree on the proposal, we issue our agreement documents and on signature we start the process of interviewing potential employees.
• Site establishment: We start with establishing the site in preparation for the camp infrastructure
• Camp: Camp is established, test occupation is done and when signed off, the camp is prepared for guests.

Let's Connect

Building a Prosperous Future, Together

We invite you to join us in this exciting journey.

Let's build a better future, together.

community@ubuntu-glamping.site | https://www.ubuntu-glamping.com | 082 705 3652