news - FMO closes a transaction with Robin Pope Safaris

FMO has granted a loan out of the Fund Emerging Markets to Robin Pope Safaris, a part of the Molecaten group. The financing will be used by Robin Pope Safaris to expand local tourist activities in Malawi and Zambia, amongst others by building new lodges.

Robin Pope Safaris considers the management of lodges in rare ecosystems and in the proximity of indigenous people, as a privilege and an important responsibility. As a player in the African tourism sector, Robin Pope Safaris is leading in the field of ‘sustainable responsible’ tourism and has won the Virgin Holiday Responsible Tourism Award in 2011 as a recognition for their work with the local community and environment. The FMO financing will enable Robin Pope Safaris  to expand its activities with development impact playing a key role