What this project will fund
Sustainable upgrade of the Obudu Cattle Ranch with eco-lodges, cable car and adventure tourism infrastructure.
A phased refurbishment of the Obudu Cattle Ranch highland resort into a year-round eco-tourism destination. Revenue comes from lodge bookings, cable-car tickets, guided trekking and conference facilities. The project is structured as a concession from the Cross River State Tourism Commission.
Project highlights
- 25-year concession from Cross River State Tourism Commission
- 45 eco-lodges and a 120-seat mountain restaurant
- Refurbished cable car and zip-line adventure circuit
- UNDP-backed sustainability and biodiversity plan
Project phases
- Phase 1Due diligence & SPV setupUpcoming
- Phase 2Investor subscription opensUpcoming
- Phase 3Construction & deploymentUpcoming
- Phase 4Commissioning & first payoutUpcoming
Financial structure
- Total project size
- $5.3M
- Indicative raise
- $2.7M
- Investor share
- To be confirmed at launch
- Payout cadence
- Quarterly
How we mitigate risk
- Seasonality risk mitigated by year-round programming and conference sales.
- Access risk addressed via refurbished access road and helicopter shuttle partnerships.
- Environmental risk managed through strict carrying limits and UNESCO guidelines.
Who we're in conversation with
The organisations below are being considered as partners and counterparties for this project. None of these relationships are finalised — they represent the shortlist we are actively engaging as the project moves toward launch.
Project your returns
Based on an illustrative return of 10% APR over a 42-month tenor. Final terms will be confirmed when subscription opens.
Charts update live as you adjust the investment amount.
Illustrative only. Actual returns depend on project performance and the SPV's cash waterfall.
Where your slice will sit
A breakdown of how this project is expected to be financed. Higher tranches are repaid first from project cash flows once distributions begin.
- Diaspora senior debt← your tranche55%
- Sponsor equity25%
- Grant / concessional20%
How the raise is deployed
Every dollar is allocated against a line item in the project budget, audited quarterly.
- Eco-lodges & restaurant28%
- Cable car & adventure works24%
- Road & utilities upgrade18%
- Conservation & landscaping12%
- Marketing & booking systems10%
- Contingency & working capital8%
Questions investors ask
How does tourism generate returns?+
Investors receive a quarterly revenue share from all lodge, cable-car, food and adventure bookings after operating costs and reserves.
Is the project environmentally safe?+
Yes — a carrying-capacity study limits visitor numbers, and 3,200 hectares are under conservation covenant with UNDP oversight.
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