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Visitors can book hiking trails, waterfalls, and picnic sites through SAFCOL's ecotourism team. These bookings allow access to natural recreational areas managed by SAFCOL.
- Who it is for:
- tourists, hikers, nature enthusiasts
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Ecotourism team at ecotour@safcol.co.za or call +27 13 754 2724 to make a booking.
Suppliers can register with SAFCOL through the procurement department to participate in future tenders and RFQs. This enables them to be considered as potential vendors for forestry and timber products.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers and vendors
- How to act on it:
- Submit registration documents via the Procurement & Suppliers (SCM) email or contact the SCM team directly.
SAFCOL invites strategic investors to form partnerships across the forestry value chain, including plantation joint ventures, timber processing, board manufacturing, and timber-frame construction. All proposals are evaluated against SAFCOL’s strategic mandate, transformation goals, and the National Treasury PPP framework.
- Who it is for:
- strategic investors in sustainable forestry, lumber processing, and timber-frame manufacturing
- How to act on it:
- Submit a complete proposal via email to unsolicited.proposals@safcol.co.za after reviewing the SAFCOL Unsolicited Proposals Framework PDF
SAFCOL accepts unsolicited investment and partnership proposals through a formal framework. Proposals must be complete and submitted by email to unsolicited.proposals@safcol.co.za for evaluation by the Unsolicited Proposals Committee.
- Who it is for:
- any entity or individual with an investment or partnership idea for SAFCOL
- How to act on it:
- Download the SAFCOL Unsolicited Proposals Framework PDF, prepare a complete proposal, and email it to unsolicited.proposals@safcol.co.za
The Lakenvlei Forest Lodge is currently closed but will reopen once preparations are complete. Once ready, guests will be able to book stays, access tariff details, and participate in lodge activities.
- Who it is for:
- tourists and visitors seeking eco-friendly accommodation in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Monitor the SAFCOL website for updates on booking availability, tariffs, and activity schedules
The Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail offers guided routes through indigenous forests and pine plantations in Limpopo, ranging from 2 to 5 nights and covering 20.5 to 60.4 kilometres. Each night ends at a serviced overnight hut, with well-marked paths passing scenic waterfalls and viewpoints.
- Who it is for:
- hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, eco-tourists
- How to act on it:
- Contact the SAFCOL Ecotourism Office or use the Selah App to book a hike
SAFCOL provides timber-frame structures that are fast, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly, constructed using SA Pine lumber from the Timbadola Sawmill. These structures comply with SANS 10082 and the National Building Regulations, making them suitable for residential and other buildings.
- Who it is for:
- homebuilders, architects, construction professionals, eco-conscious developers, residential property developers
- How to act on it:
- Contact SAFCOL directly through their website or phone number to inquire about procurement and delivery options.
A mechanism for private sector entities to submit innovative, profitable, and commercially viable project ideas to SAFCOL for consideration. The proposal must demonstrate a clear business case, innovation, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with SAFCOL’s strategic goals.
- Who it is for:
- private sector organisations, individual entrepreneurs, and businesses with new project concepts
- How to act on it:
- Submit a complete proposal via email to unsolicited.proposals@safcol.co.za, including all required documentation and declarations.
Enjoy a family day out at riverside picnic spots such as Mac Mac Pools and the Green Heritage Site, located within the forest plantations.
- Who it is for:
- families, nature lovers
- How to act on it:
- Arrive at the picnic site and pay the applicable entry fee if required
Book a stay at the lakeside lodge located within the SAFCOL plantation estate for a peaceful retreat. Bookings must be made via the Reservations Office.
- Who it is for:
- tourists, nature seekers, travelers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Sabie Reservations Office to make a booking
Visitors can explore six scenic waterfalls located in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, including Lisbon Falls, Mac Mac Falls, and Debengeni cascades. Entry fees apply based on nationality.
- Who it is for:
- nature lovers, families, international visitors
- How to act on it:
- Visit the waterfall site and pay the entry fee at the gate using a valid ID or passport
Explore four designated hiking trails through the SAFCOL plantation estate: Fanie Botha, Magoebaskloof, Kaapschehoop, and Uitsoek. Trails are open to all visitors.
- Who it is for:
- avid hikers, outdoor enthusiasts
- How to act on it:
- Visit the trailhead and proceed along the signposted path; no formal registration required