Vula Lifestyle Resort

Building More Than A Resort

Vula Kingdom was founded with a vision to create hospitality destinations that leave a lasting positive impact on the land, local communities, and future generations.

Our approach combines thoughtful development, environmental stewardship, exceptional guest experiences, and long-term asset creation.

Through carefully selected projects, we aim to establish a portfolio of hospitality and lifestyle developments throughout South Africa.

The Project

Vula Lifestyle Resort

Tsitsikamma | Eastern Cape | South Africa

The development includes:

  • Luxury Honeymoon Cottages
  • Family Cottages
  • Liloba Italian Restaurant
  • Indigenous Reforestation Program
  • Curated Nature Experiences
  • Future Wellness & Retreat Facilities
  • Sustainable Landscape Design




Current Landscape

A commercial campsite.

TRANSFORMATION

Vula Lifestyle Resort.

The vision behind Vula is to create a commercially sustainable and emotionally distinctive
hospitality destination that competes alongside leading regional boutique resorts while
offering a unique market identity centred around regenerative luxury, architectural
authenticity, and experiential Italian-inspired hospitality.


The development is being positioned to appeal to both domestic and international travellers
seeking premium, experience-driven accommodation that prioritises privacy, design, nature
immersion, and meaningful lifestyle experiences over conventional mass tourism offerings.
The business model has been structured to generate diversified revenue streams through
accommodation, destination dining, curated guest experiences, retail merchandise, and future
hospitality events and retreats.

Development Vision

The architecture follows a site-specific approach, integrating natural stone, timber, glass, and indigenous landscaping to create spaces that feel organically connected to the surrounding environment.

Every building is designed to celebrate ocean views, privacy, biodiversity, and a deep sense of place.

INVESTORS

Invest In A Vision. Build A Legacy.

Vula Kingdom is currently seeking strategic investment partners to assist with the acquisition and phased development of Vula Lifestyle Resort.

Investment opportunities include:

  • Equity Participation
  • Development Funding
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Tourism Investment
  • Hospitality Investment

Project Highlights:

  • Prime Tourism Location
  • Existing Tourism Asset
  • Multiple Revenue Streams
  • Scalable Development Model

What Does the Investment Cover:

Phase 1: Fund Phase 1 (R10.5m)

Phase 2: Fund Phase 1–2 (R18.77m)

Phase 3: Fund Phase 1–4 (R38.69m)

Phase 4: Fund Entire Project (R47.04m)

Phase 1 – Property Acquisition & Development Readiness

Land, legal and master planning

Budget: R10,500,000

Timeline: 6 months to 1 year

  • Property transfer and Due Diligence : Legal Transfer, Title Deed review, Zoning verification, Environmental review, Coastal compliance, Infrastructure review.

  • Architectural master planning: Elevation, Wind flow, Privacy, Views, Pathways, Restaurant positioning, Parking, Future Expansion.

  • Key design strategy : Cottages, Restaurant, Landscaping, Emotional selling point.


Phase 2 – Core Infrastructure

Site Development and Infrastructure

Budget: R8,270,000

Timeline: 3 to 6 months

  • Roads and Access : Internal roads, Parking, Turning circles, Delivery access.

  • Foundation and Earthworks : Stabilisation, Retaining, Drainage planning

  • Stormwater and Drainage : Water storage, Borehole integration, Electrical reticulation, Backup power planning, Sewage systems.


Phase 3 – Luxury Accommodation Development

Liloba Restaurant and Family Home

Timeline: 4 to 8 months

Budget: R13,900,000

  • Liloba is the First operating income stream.

  • Family home for the Owners, Development project leads of the project and hands on board onsite.

  • Generate brand awareness and create destination drive

  • Begin cashflow

  • Key feature being Guest Experience

  • Indoor Dining and Terrace *outdoor* Build, seating x100 guests

  • Back of House build, of Kitchen with 7 different section and 3 working stations

  • Restroom build for him and her


Phase 4 – Destination Restaurant & Guest Experience

Luxury Cottages

Timeline: 6 to 12 months

Budget: R6,020,000

  • Key features are elevation, vegetation, pathways, orientation and emotion

  • Each of the cottages has a small kitchen area, for coffee, tea and fridge. The cottage's kitchen area is purposefully designed like hotels. As the resort offers an inclusive restaurant, that delivers food to the cottages and dining at the restaurant.

  • X3 Double Bedroom Honeymoon Cottages, with terrace, lounge, bathroom and toilet.

  • X3 Family Unit Cottages, with double bedroom, x2 single beds bedroom, a family lounge leading onto the terrace, bathroom and toilet.

Security, Collateral & Underlying Asset Value

Prime Tourism Asset

The resort is positioned within close proximity to:

  • Tsitsikamma National Park

  • Storms River tourism precinct

  • Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area (UNESCO World Heritage region)

  • Eerste Rivier Beach

  • Indigenous Yellowwood forests

  • Garden Route tourism corridor

  • Kouga and Zuuranys mountain ranges

  • Adventure tourism operators

  • Established wine, food and artisan routes

These destinations collectively attract domestic and international visitors seeking luxury nature-based tourism experiences.

Destination Experiences Driving Visitor Demand

The resort's business model is strengthened through curated partnerships and access to established tourism experiences within the surrounding region, including:

Nature & Adventure

  • Private Baviaanskloof 4x4 eco-expeditions

  • Exclusive horseback trails through the Zuuranys Mountains

  • Tsitsikamma canopy tours through ancient indigenous forests

  • Coastal experiences at Eerste Rivier Beach

  • Mountain hiking and nature trails

  • Birdwatching and biodiversity experiences

Gastronomy

  • Destination dining at Liloba Restaurant

  • Estate wine tastings

  • Artisan cheese pairings

  • Chef's Table experiences

  • Farm-to-table seasonal menus

  • Private in-cottage dining

Arts & Culture

  • Visits to renowned fine wood artisans in Kareedouw

  • Indigenous craftsmanship experiences

  • Local artist collaborations

  • Regional cultural experiences

These established attractions create multiple reasons for guests to extend their stay while supporting high occupancy rates throughout the year.

Comprehensive Collateral Package

The investment may be secured through:

  • First-ranking mortgage bond over the property.

  • Registration over all permanent improvements funded through the investment.

  • Founder equity contribution.

  • Share pledge over Vula Kingdom (Pty) Ltd.

  • Cession of accommodation revenue.

  • Cession of restaurant revenue.

  • Cession of tourism experience income.

  • Cession of future operating cash flows.

  • Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E).

  • Commercial kitchen equipment.

  • Solar energy infrastructure.

  • Water and utility infrastructure.

  • Business intellectual property, brand assets and digital platforms.


Long-Term Asset Appreciation

Unlike conventional hospitality developments, Vula Lifestyle Resort is positioned as a regenerative luxury destination where environmental restoration directly contributes to increasing property value.

As development progresses, the security available to investors expands from the underlying land value to include:

  • Fully developed hospitality infrastructure

  • Diversified operating revenue streams

  • Appreciating real estate

  • Established tourism brand value

  • Long-term operating business

  • Environmental and biodiversity improvements

  • Community partnerships and destination positioning

This progressive security structure reduces investment risk while creating a valuable, income-generating tourism asset capable of delivering sustainable long-term returns.


COMMUNITY & IMPACT

Regenerative Luxury

At Vula Kingdom, luxury means creating something that gives back more than it takes.

Our commitment includes:

  • Indigenous Reforestation
  • Biodiversity Restoration
  • Local Employment Creation
  • Culinary Skills Development
  • Youth Mentorship Programs
  • Sustainable Tourism Practices

Future initiatives will invite local schools and community groups to participate in planting days, hospitality workshops, and educational programmes.

TEAM

Babalwa Tom

Director & Creative Development Lead

10 years experience in:

  • Hospitality
  • Creative Direction
  • Marketing Production
  • Experiential Campaigns
  • Project Development

Loreto Serrao

Director & Hospitality Operations Lead

35 years experience in:

  • Gastronomy
  • Restaurant Management
  • Hospitality Operations
  • Culinary Training

10 years experience in:

  • Carpentry
  • Construction
  • Residential Building Projects

Let's Build Something Meaningful Together

Investor Enquiries

info@vulakingdom.com

Location

Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape, South Africa