services

Independent advice across the safari investment lifecycle

why it matters

Every safari investment
is different

No two safari businesses are the same

Location, wildlife, access, hospitality, conservation obligations, ownership structures, operational capability and market positioning combine to create a level of complexity that conventional advisory approaches often overlook.

Our services are built around these critical decision points, providing independent advice before assumptions become commitments.

01.

Acquisitions & Disposals

Independent advice before capital is committed

The acquisition or disposal of a safari asset involves more than assessing financial performance or physical infrastructure. Wildlife, conservation obligations, operational capability, market positioning, governance and long-term investment requirements all influence value.

Safari Investment Advisory provides independent advice that helps investors and owners evaluate opportunities objectively, identify risks early and make informed decisions before commitments are made.

Where we provide support

Acquisition advisory
Disposal advisory
Independent due diligence
Commercial assessment
Transaction support
Investment opportunity review

Independent advice for investors and owners assessing, acquiring or exiting safari-linked assets and conservation-based businesses across Africa.

Market-informed safari asset valuations, investment structuring, B-BBEE advisory, refinancing and strategic decision-making across Africa.

02.

Valuations & Structuring

Protecting value through informed decisions

Safari assets require a broader investment perspective than conventional hospitality or property assets.

We advise investors and owners on market and asset valuations, investment structuring, refinancing, B-BBEE structuring and corporate restructuring, ensuring decisions are informed by commercial realities as well as long-term strategic objectives.

How we help

Market valuations
Asset valuations
Investment structuring
Corporate structuring
Refinancing
B-BBEE structuring

03.

Restructuring & Growth

Understanding value beyond the balance sheet

Long-term success depends on maintaining alignment between operations, capital investment, guest experience, conservation responsibilities and commercial performance.

We work with owners and investors to strengthen performance, evaluate expansion opportunities, support mergers and restructuring, and position safari businesses for sustainable long-term growth.

Areas of advice

Business restructuring
Growth strategy
Expansion planning
Merger advisory
Refinancing
Strategic advisory

Further perspectives

The African Safari Business

An interview with Kevin Leo-Smith explores the commercial realities of safari businesses, the evolution of luxury safaris and the factors that influence long-term investment success.

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Afri Tourism’s
Safari rules

A collection of practical observations and guiding principles developed over decades in the African safari industry, exploring the interconnected factors that shape successful safari businesses.

explore safari rules

Boutique Advisory for the Safari Industry

An overview of Safari Investment Advisory’s formation and the specialist advisory approach developed by Kevin Leo-Smith, Don Millar and Steve Raney.

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Before commitments are made

Whether you are acquiring, developing, restructuring, refinancing or exiting a safari asset, independent advice introduced early can materially influence long-term outcomes.