Group Travel Across South Africa

The project refers to the Group Travel and Conferences business. I own a travel agency combined with a coffee shop, 'The Travel Cafe'. We are situated in Illovo JHB, South Africa. The company has been running for 5 years now. I am looking to grow the business further, possibly through a franchise opportunity.

I need funding for the following tours:

Anant Goup 1 – 30 Pax - 25 February 2012
30 Pax - Spirit of South Africa
Cost per person - $3188.00 x 30 = $95640
ROE @ R8/$1 = R 765 120.00

Total Required Capital for February - R 1 129 761.00
Own Capital Input – R 340 000.00 Need – R 789 761.00
First Repayment – 20 March 2011 – R 909 761.00

January Travel Roll Out & Cost

Anant Goup 2 – 30 Pax – 25 February 2012
30 Pax - 9D7N CAPE TOWN & GARDEN ROUTE
Cost per person - $3938.00 x 30 = $118140.00
ROE @ R8/$1 = R 945 120.00

Total Required Capital for February - R 945 120.00
Own Capital Input – R 420 000.00 Need – R 525 120.00
Repayment – 25 March 2012 – R 600 120.00

South Africa Cape Town and Garden Route - Highlights:

Cape Town
* Cable car ride to Table Mountain at Castle of Good Hope * City Hall
* House of Parliament ir Malay Quarters
* Signal Hill * Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
* Local flea market * Stellenbosch * Waterford Estate with chocolate and wine—tasting

Cape Peninsula
* Sea Point * Clifton Beach * Camps Bay
* Hout Bay * Boat ride Seal Island
* False Bay * Cape of Good Hope
* Cape Point t Boulders Beach
* Simon's Town * Muizenberg * Fish Hoek

Oudtshocrn
* Ostrich farm with ostrich lunch
* Cango Wildlife Ranch * Cango Caves

George
* Outeniqua Mountains
* Outeniqua Power Van

Knysna
* The Waterfront Knysna Quays
* Oyster tasting

Plettenberg Bay
* Whale-watching cruise

Mossel Bay
* Guided game drive
* The Old Post Office Tree Square* Dias Museum
January Travel Roll Out & Cost

Anant Goup 3 – 20 Pax – 28 January 2012
20 Pax - 9D7N CAPE TOWN & GARDEN ROUTE
Cost per person - $2818.00 x 20 = $56360.00
ROE @ R8/$1 = R 450 880.00
Total Required Capital for February - R 450 880.00
Own Capital Input – R 180 000.00 Need – R 270 880.00
First Repayment – 28 March 2012 – R 500 880.00

Tour highlights:

Cape Town
•Ostrich Ranch •Table Mountain •V&A Waterfront •Seal Island Cruise
•Mineral World •Cape Point National •Reserve •Cape of Good Hope
•Boulders' Beach Penguin Colony
Johannesburg
•Pretoria city tour •Gold Reef City •Sun City
•Game Reserve (1game drives & 1 walking safari tour)
Bonus
End Nov-Jun: •Constantia Winelands with wine taste •Cheetah Ranch
Special Meals
•Ostrich Lunch •Sliced Abalone •Lobster Lunch •Game Meat Lunch

Summary of total costs:

Capital required - R 2 525 761.00
Own Capital input – R 940 000.00
Borrowing – R 1 585 761.00
Total overall profit – R 505 152.20
Profit share on Borrowing – R 250 000.00

I have been organizing group travels since June 2011. The clients we had so far are very impressed with our service in terms of excellence and hence would only like to deal with us in the future.

I can ensure instant ROI. I require capital to complete various group travels. Once a travel is complete re-payment is almost immediate, therefore ROI is immediate.

As this is an ongoing venture, potential investors could consider becoming partners in the business and owning shares within the company.

Full Financials of the company will be sent to potential investors.

Package Selected Express
Capital Needed R1,585,000
Minimum Investment R500,000
Region Gauteng
Industry 1 Leisure, Tourism & Hotels
Industry 2 Hospitality, Restaurants & Bars
Investment Reason Working Capital
Business Stage Profitable
Investor Role Advisory
Amount Invested R1,940,000

The finance will be used to secure bookings with various operators within the travel and tourism industry.