Development of a world-class tourism destination in Man (Tonkpi Region) centered on a panoramic cable car to the Dent de Man (881 m), a premium experience ecosystem integrating Dan/Yacouba culture, tropical and mountain nature, leisure and high-end hospitality. Phase 1 estimated cost: 37 to 55 billion FCFA. Target: 350,000 visitors/year at Y5 and 800,000 to 1,000,000 at Y10.
📋 Description du projet
The "Warrior's Tooth" project aims to develop a world-class tourism destination in the heart of the 18 Mountains Region of Man (western Côte d'Ivoire), centered on a panoramic cable car to the Dent de Man (881 m) and a premium experience ecosystem.
PHASE 1 – Founding infrastructure (Y1-Y3): Panoramic cable car, Cité des Masques base station, Sommet des Esprits summit station with 360° platform, gastronomic restaurant, Sky Bar, glass walkway, 4 km access road, solar energy, fiber/5G connectivity.
PHASE 2 – Premium expansion (Y3-Y5): Suspended lodges on Mont Tonkpi (1,189 m), glamping, adventure activities (trail, rappelling, canopy), ultra-premium Spirit Suite.
PHASE 3 – Complete destination (Y5-Y10): 18-mountain network, mountain congress center, international festivals, smart destination with AI ticketing and digital twin.
💡 Concept & Valeur ajoutée
Make the Dent de Man the national tourism symbol of Côte d'Ivoire and the premier premium mountain destination in West Africa, comparable to what Table Mountain represents for Cape Town. Three sequential spaces: Cité des Masques (premium welcome village at the base), Le Voyage Sacré (panoramic cable car with rotating cabins), and Sommet des Esprits (360° panoramic platform, gastronomic restaurant, Sky Bar, suspended glass walkway). A vision combining nature, immemorial Dan culture, premium viral experiences and certified sustainable tourism.
💰 Business Model
Sources de revenus
Cable car ticketing (USD 38/international ticket, USD 15 local), summit gastronomic restaurant (USD 60-120/cover), Sky Bar, certified craft retail, premium nocturnal experiences Nuit des Masques (USD 400/person), Spirit Suite accommodation (USD 1,000/night), privatized VIP cabins, adventure activities (trail, rappelling, canopy), content rights and brand partnerships.
Structure des coûts
Phase 1 (Y1-Y3): 37 to 55 billion FCFA – bicable cable car, base/summit stations, 4 km access road, solar energy, water, fiber/5G. Phase 2 (Y3-Y5): suspended lodges Mont Tonkpi, glamping, adventure activities, Spirit Suite. Phase 3 (Y5-Y10): 18-mountain network, congress center, festivals, smart destination. Total 10-year cost: 60 to 88 billion FCFA including induced private investments. Governance: PPP – SEM (State 34% / private investor 51% / local authorities 15%), 30-year renewable concession.
Structure de financement
PPP – SEM | Fonds propres promoteur privé 20% | Dette DFI (AFD/Proparco, IFC, AfDB, Africa50) 40% | Obligations vertes Afrique 20% | Subvention État CI 20% | Concession 30 ans renouvelable
📄 Available documents
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