ZIDA attempt to lure investors for US$120 million 200-room Masuwe Hotel & Restaurant Project

[from the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Linked-in page, mid-October 2025] 

A Landmark $120M Resort Project in Victoria Falls 

Enter the Masuwe Hotel & Restaurant Project a flagship investment poised to transform Victoria Falls.

This US$120 million development will rise on a 19-hectare site within the Masuwe Special Economic Zone, Zimbabwe’s first tourism-focused SEZ. It’s no ordinary resort: we’re delivering a 200-bed luxury complex (120 four-star and 80 five-star rooms) complete with high-end restaurants, a spa & wellness center, conference facilities, and leisure amenities tailored to premium travellers. Crucially, the project is structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the government’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company ensuring strong public backing and strategic alignment.

Located adjacent to the new 10,000 seat international cricket stadium (now under construction for World Cup 2027), this resort will be at the heart of Victoria Falls’ growth as a world-class destination. 

The Masuwe resort brings together an unparalleled location, experience, and investment case: Location & Scale: 19-hectare resort development in the Masuwe Special Economic Zone of Victoria Falls.

Facilities: 200-bed [correction: development actually details 200 room, est 400 bed] luxury resort offering 120 four star and 80 five-star rooms, plus world class restaurants, spa, conferencing venues, and leisure amenities for the upscale tourism market.

Flexible Financing: Open to debt, equity, or blended finance – we’re structuring the deal for win-win partnerships.

The Masuwe project also benefits from SEZ incentives (tax breaks, streamlined processes, profit repatriation) to maximize investor gains. This landmark development is more than just a resort, it’s a statement of Zimbabwe’s readiness to host the world and thrive.

Backed by government support and global partnerships, the project aligns with Zimbabwe’s ambition to build a US$5 billion tourism economy and achieve Vision 2030 goals. Victoria Falls is ascending as a global destination for adventure, leisure, and now investment. The Masuwe project is at the forefront of that story. The excitement is tangible, the fundamentals are solid, and the timing couldn’t be better.

Hospitality brands, developers, financiers – this is your chance to be part of an African success story in the making. The world is looking to Victoria Falls; connect with us to explore how you can join this game changing venture and make waves in Zimbabwe’s tourism boom. Let’s build the future of hospitality in one of the world’s most spectacular destinations together. 

See Also: Introducing the Masuwe Commercial Centre - ZIDA attempt to lure investors for US$17 million project (late September 2025)

Read more on the Keep Victoria Falls Wild Website: Masuwe Special Economic Zone