The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a proposed equity co-investment of up to $10 million in Safari Holdings, a leading East African tourism group.
The investment will be channelled through a Mauritius-based vehicle, co-investing alongside the Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund, which is managed by Alterra Capital Partners.
Safari Holdings is the parent company of three prominent safari operators: ARP Africa Travel, Pollman’s Tours & Safaris, and Ranger Safaris, which collectively offer curated wildlife and tour experiences across Kenya and Tanzania.
According to the IFC disclosure, the investment aims to strengthen regional tourism infrastructure and support sustainable growth in East Africa’s travel sector. Alterra Capital Partners had previously announced its strategic investment in Safari Holdings earlier this year, underscoring its commitment to scaling high-impact businesses across the continent.
This co-investment reflects growing institutional confidence in East Africa’s tourism rebound and the long-term potential of integrated safari operations.
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