Fuel for my tour vehicle

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About Me

My name is Tim Kinyua. I'm a Tour Guide based in Nairobi, Kenya.

I have a passion for wildlife, nature and the environment hence I feel most at home whilst doing my job. I'm married and have one adorable daughter who is now 4 years old.

My country, Kenya, is awesome. From a beautiful snow-capped mountain from which she gets her name (Mt. Kenya), to lovely pristine beaches, to a real desert, to a wide variety of animals and rich cultural diversity, I feel very satisfied being a guide in this awesome country.

My Business

I run a small Tour Company called Savannah Escapades (www.savannahescapades.co.ke). We offer mainly safari packages where we organize all the logistics like booking the lodges offering transport and guiding services. Occasionally (on request), we organize camping tours.

My passion for nature, wildlife and the environment is my drive. I have been in the business for 4 years now so i mostly try to reinvest most of my profits right back into the business for it to keep growing.

With today's traveler being well conversant with the internet, and hotels taking their marketing to cyberspace through companies like Hotels.com and Tripadvisor, the traditional travel agent is finding himself in a shrinking and more competitive market.

Luckily for me, I started guiding tours and since I have a tour van (a van converted with a pop-up roof for more convenient game viewing), I'm contracted by other small companies, thus complimenting my income.

Loan Proposal

I give guided tours to Nairobi Nairobi National Park, charging a minimum US$80 per tour.

I have to pay Park Entry Fee for myself and my vehicle of US$15 per tour. My vehicle consumes on average a further $15 in fuel.

If I take lunch costing approximately US3, and pay parking in case the clients want to stop at a mall or in the city, then miscellaneous expenses may end up taking a further $10.

That would leave me with US$40 as my net profit. I keep $20 for vehicle maintenance, insurance and licences. That would leave me with $20 to take home.

At the moment, not many people are taking tours but I remain hopeful that I will find at least one job per week until the high season starts in July - October.

Your assistance will b every highly appreciated.

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