Today we’d like to introduce you to Ahmed Tindyebwa.
Ahmed, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My journey started in my high school time, in the last year of my education I lost my school fees and my parents were unable to finance me. I had to go on the African streets to raise some money for my school to cover up the lost tuition. it wasn’t easy to raise SHS 500 into 600,000 for school tuition but it is a blessing that I managed.
As I was working at a chapati stall, I got some bonding time with one of my customers who was in the tours and travel industry and offered to help me out after knowing I had a passion for tourism. He recommended me to Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort where I could go every weekend for training in the hospitality sector, and on Mondays, I always headed back to school. I used to work in the evening after my school sessions. While at the resort, I got to interact with different tour guides who were bringing in clients for accommodation.
Given that I am born Rwandan but raised in Uganda, different tour guides often approached me for assistance in guiding them through Rwanda and to the airport at the age of 17. As I did this several times, I gained experience and more connections from different tour agencies and I was able to earn a decent living I also purchased a driving permit which enabled me to be a safari guide and a safari driver.
To add on the connections I had acquired, I started guiding tourists from different destinations coming to Uganda ” The Pearl of Africa” and Rwanda “A Land of a Thousand Hills.” After gaining more experience in field guiding, I started up Beyond Travel Africa and Let’s Explore Safaris Ugandan based tour agencies offering different tour packages and holidays packages within East Africa.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It hasn’t been an all smooth road and faced the following challenges;
1. Competition in the industry.
2. A challenge of owning a safari vehicle due to its high costs.
3. Since I started a company, I have had a marketing challenge.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Beyond Travel Africa?
Beyond Travel has emerged as one of the leading tour operators in East Africa. It is a commonly-used phrase, but we have a culture that genuinely aims to “exceed expectations” and our commitment to service, together with our knowledge and absolute passion for Africa, ensures that our clients have memorable, seamless, and hassle-free holidays.
It also ensures that clients become repeat clients and many of our new clients are referred to us by past clients. More than anywhere in the world, successful travel in Africa requires local knowledge and experience.
Beyond Travel is in Kampala Uganda – we know this place, we have the rhythm of Africa in our blood! We take pride in our intimate knowledge and understanding of the diverse regions of East Africa and we delight in being able to utilize this knowledge and understanding to help you get the ultimate African adventures in Africa.
Beyond Travel arranges or organizes tours and travel holiday packages to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Congo. Ranging from Gorilla tracking safaris, honeymoon safaris, wildlife safaris, hotel bookings, great migration safaris, and cultural safaris.
We specialize in tours and travel business. We are known for giving out value for money and the ultimately African Adventure safari experience.
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
If at all anyone is interested in coming to East Africa, can still reach us on our website www.beyondtrave.africa or our company email [email protected].
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