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Corporate Profile

Business Overview

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Corporate Information

About Us

African Sun is Zimbabwe’s leading hotel asset management company with a portfolio of hotels that is unparalleled in variety, location and size.

Our fine mix of select hotels including internationally recognized brands some of which have achieved world status amongst the “Top 100 Hotels in the World” makes leisure, business, conferencing and incentives our specialty. The Group has hotels in every major tourist resort and in four out of the five major cities in the country, bringing that long-awaited tour of Zimbabwe on your doorstep. Whether you are travelling as part of a group, with someone special, or as a single traveller, unforgettable experiences await you under the African Sun.

Our Corporate Profile

African Sun Limited, also referred to as the Company, African Sun or the Group, is a prominent Hotel Asset Management Company based in Zimbabwe. We take pride in offering a competitive and preferred product in the market, positioning ourselves as a leading provider in hospitality and leisure operations across Zimbabwe.

OPERATIONS

At present, the Group manages seven hotels strategically located throughout Zimbabwe. Additionally, we have a Real Estate arm that complements our core business. Of the seven, the Company owns four properties (Holiday Inn Mutare, Troutbeck Resort, Elephant Hills Resort and Hwange Safari Lodge). It leases three properties, the Holiday Inn Harare, Holiday Inn Bulawayo and The Victoria Falls Hotel.

Effective 1 March 2026, Caribbea Bay Resort was disposed.

Hotels and Resorts

Our portfolio comprises three hotels located in major cities of Zimbabwe, which are affiliated with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Holiday Inn Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare.

Furthermore, we operate four hotels in tourist destinations, including two prominent properties in the tourism hub of Victoria Falls: Elephant Hills Resort and Conference Centre, and The Victoria Falls Hotel, which is jointly managed with Meikles Hospitality (Private) Limited. Our home-grown brands consist of Troutbeck Resort, nestled in the scenic Eastern Highlands Mountains of Nyanga and the Hwange Safari Lodge, adjacent to the renowned Hwange National Park, home to a diverse range of wildlife and bird species.

OPERATIONS

At present, the Group manages nine hotels strategically located throughout Zimbabwe. Additionally, we have a Real Estate arm that complements our core business. Of the nine, the Company owns six properties (Holiday Inn Mutare, Monomotapa Hotel, Troutbeck Resort, Elephant Hills Resort, Hwange Safari Lodge and Caribbea Bay Resort). It leases three properties (Holiday Inn Harare, Holiday Inn Bulawayo and The Victoria Falls Hotel).

Effective 1 April 2025, the Great Zimbabwe Hotel was disposed.

HOTELS AND RESORTS

Our portfolio comprises four hotels located in major cities of Zimbabwe, three of which are affiliated with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG): Holiday Inn Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare. The fourth is the iconic Monomotapa Hotel in the capital city of Harare.

Furthermore, we operate five hotels in tourist destinations, including two prominent properties in the tourism hub of Victoria Falls: Elephant Hills Resort and Conference Centre, and The Victoria Falls Hotel, which is jointly managed with Meikles Hospitality (Private) Limited. Our home-grown brands consist of Troutbeck Resort, nestled in the scenic Eastern HighlandsMountains of Nyanga, and Caribbea Bay Resort, situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Kariba. Additionally, we proudly own and manage Hwange Safari Lodge, adjacent to the renowned Hwange National Park, home to a diverse range of wildlife and bird species.

Real Estate

Our Real Estate division focuses on the maintenance, renovation, and construction activities pertaining to our hotel infrastructure. This division also manages the Group’s land banks, ensuring future growth and expansion opportunities, as well as the development of residential stands for sale.

The Group has strategically streamlined its operations to ensure future sustainability. Our commitment to growing shareholder value is underpinned by four pillars: Processes, People, Promotion, and Product

By prioritising excellence in these areas, African Sun remains dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering growth, and maximising value for our stakeholders.

REAL ESTATE

The Group has strategically streamlined its operations to ensure future sustainability. Our commitment to growing shareholder value is underpinned by four pillars. Processes, People, Promotion, and Product.

By prioritizing excellence in these areas, African Sun remains dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering growth, and maximizing value for our stakeholders.

Our Business overview

Our Vision

To be the leading provider in hospitality and leisure operations in Africa.

Our Mission

We provide outstanding hospitality experiences that our guests love.

To our Guests: Exceeding their expectations through the provision of a delightful service, as they are our reason for existence.
To our Employees: Creating opportunities for personal growth and balanced lifestyles for all our staff to enable them to positively influence lives around them and delight our guests.
To our Community and Environment: To be a model corporate citizen in the society in which we operate from where we derive our identity and being.
To our Business Partners: Establishing ethical and honest relationships with our business partners and suppliers who enable us to meet and exceed our guest expectations.
To our Shareholders: Deliver real value growth to our shareholders in excess of 20% return on equity per annum.

Our Values

Our five-point “ExCite” value system forms the basis of our belief system within the organization.
We will do so through:

Excellence – We deliver experiences beyond expectation.
Care – We are each other’s keeper and are mindful of the well being of all.
Innovation – We explore ideas and encourage different mindsets that facilitate continuous improvement.
Teamwork – We believe together we achieve more.
Enjoyment – We are passionate and take delight in everything we do.

Our Brands

Our premier brand, The Victoria Falls Hotel, offers world-class hospitality with signature touches that define luxury travel. It’s the perfect destination for travelers seeking high-end luxury accommodation for the perfect African getaway.