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โœจMay the light of Diwali bring warmth, happiness, and peace to your home. Have a joyous celebration!
31/10/2024

โœจMay the light of Diwali bring warmth, happiness, and peace to your home. Have a joyous celebration!

Live from the Victoria Falls! ๐Ÿ’งEven at its lowest volume, the majestic Victoria Falls continue to thunder into the gorge...
16/10/2024

Live from the Victoria Falls! ๐Ÿ’ง

Even at its lowest volume, the majestic Victoria Falls continue to thunder into the gorge in a timeless flow which spans millions of years.

Africa Albida Tourism

Tourism isnโ€™t just about exploring new places; itโ€™s about fostering social justice and human rights.By choosing ethical ...
27/09/2024

Tourism isnโ€™t just about exploring new places; itโ€™s about fostering social justice and human rights.

By choosing ethical tourism, we support communities, uplift marginalized voices, and champion economic equity.

๐ŸŒOn World Tourism Day 2024, letโ€™s travel with purpose and make a positive impact on the world.

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Congratulations to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for winning 3 accolades at the AZTA awards over the weekend. We're proud ...
23/09/2024

Congratulations to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for winning 3 accolades at the AZTA awards over the weekend. We're proud to share in this journey and success with you ๐Ÿ‘

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท Meet Betty Peaceful Machabe, the Assistant Head Housekeeper at Imbali Safari Lodge ...
23/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Betty Peaceful Machabe, the Assistant Head Housekeeper at Imbali Safari Lodge Inspired by the late Winnie Madikizela Mandela, Betty draws strength from Winnie's example of making life better for all women.

โ€œI pride myself on being a mother and looking after my children,โ€ Betty says. She dreams of seeing all women employed and managing their own large companies.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Lucy Mdhlovu, the Head Chef at Hamiltons Tented Camp, where she has worked for ...
19/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท

Meet Lucy Mdhlovu, the Head Chef at Hamiltons Tented Camp, where she has worked for 20 years. Inspired by her mother, Jane Ngomane, Lucy admires her creativity and strength in the toughest situations. After the death of her husband, Lucy found independence and strength through her faith.

โ€œI am a mother and I am a strong woman. I am the strength of my household.โ€ She aspires to continue her work, sing to bring joy and be a role model for future generations. Lucy also dreams of being wealthy through hard work to help others, especially during Christmas, a day of charity and goodwill in her culture.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท Meet Doris Khoza, the Executive Housekeeper at Safari Plains since 2018,Doris is a ...
17/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Doris Khoza, the Executive Housekeeper at Safari Plains since 2018,
Doris is a proud goal-oriented woman with high expectations, her perseverance and leadership have shaped her successful career and strong family bonds.

When asked about her aspirations she said, โ€œMy ambition with this position would be to earn an industry award while working in an environment that rewards talent and surrounds me with other like-minded individuals.โ€

Doris aspires to explore new places and skills while encouraging women to lead purposeful and healthy lives.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Mapule Makgalemele, the Pastry Chef at Mabula Game Lodge. Inspired by her mothe...
15/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Mapule Makgalemele, the Pastry Chef at Mabula Game Lodge. Inspired by her mother, Mapule has learned resilience and the courage to chase after her heartโ€™s desires without fear.

โ€œWhat makes me proud to be a woman is that our instincts are strong. The instinctual power that we have within us guides us and protects us.โ€ Mapule values self-love and believes that women should embrace who they are without comparison.

Professionally, she encourages women to believe in themselves, take risks, and promote positivity in the workplace.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Cindy Sheedy Walker, our sales, marketing, and business development strategist....
14/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Cindy Sheedy Walker, our sales, marketing, and business development strategist.
Cindyโ€™s profound passion for Africa and her mission to share its wonders with the world is what drives her every day.

Cindy credits her mother and daughter as her role models, highlighting their strength, compassion, and unwavering support as key influences in her life.

She celebrates the tourism and travel sector for its vibrant community of strong, inspirational women. โ€œI salute each and everyone,โ€ she says, acknowledging the remarkable women who have shaped and enriched the industry.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Mamazana Kekane, the Head Chef at Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway  Mamazanaโ€™...
12/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Mamazana Kekane, the Head Chef at Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway
Mamazanaโ€™s biggest inspiration is Chef Pinky Maruping, Vice President of the South African Chefs Association.
Mamazana believes that every dream is achievable. โ€œIt is possible for a woman to break through and reach high-level positions in the chef/hospitality industry.โ€ Despite personal and professional challenges in a male dominated industry, Mamazana stands strong. โ€œWe never run out of energy, we endure and overcome obstacles and bring a smile to the world.โ€

Mamazana aspires to conduct culinary mentoring tours in underprivileged areas and empower women to know their self-worth and overcome workplace challenges.
Join us this as we highlight an Extraordinary women each day in August.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Dolly Mashile, a dedicated housekeeper at Angels View Hotel. Inspired by Winnie...
10/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Dolly Mashile, a dedicated housekeeper at Angels View Hotel. Inspired by Winnie Mandelaโ€™s bravery.

Dolly is a resilient woman with tremendous love for her daughter.โ€œThe ability to bring another life into the worldโ€ makes her proud to be a woman. She dreams of a world free from domestic violence and with more opportunities for women to grow.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Kate Davidson, the lady who heads up our Sales, Marketing, and Reservations tea...
09/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Kate Davidson, the lady who heads up our Sales, Marketing, and Reservations teams at Extraordinary. Kate draws inspiration from all the women in her life, especially those in her soul tribe who support each other unconditionally.

โ€œThe strength and solidarity that women have in facing lifeโ€™s challengesโ€ makes her proud to be a woman. Kate aspires to achieve a healthy work/life balance and become the best version of herself.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Beauty Shabangu, a young chef who joined Safari Plains in 2022 as a Chef de Par...
08/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท

Meet Beauty Shabangu, a young chef who joined Safari Plains in 2022 as a Chef de Partie.

Her biggest inspiration comes from Winnie Mandelaโ€™s fight for equality.
Beauty aspires to become an Executive Chef or own a woman-operated restaurant.
She dreams of a world where women are equal in all fields and young girls are empowered to pursue their passions without limits.

Her message to all young women is, "They should know that if you put your mind into something and you are passionate about it, then you can do it no matter what.โ€

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Lizzy Mathebula, a chef at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge who has been with Imbali Safa...
07/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Lizzy Mathebula, a chef at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge who has been with Imbali Safari Lodge since June 2005. Her biggest inspiration is Beka Ntsanwisi, a radio presenter on Munghana Lonene FM, Lizzy admires her dedication to helping the elderly and poor mothers through charity work.

Lizzy takes pride in her role as a mother. โ€œI am proud to be a mother.โ€ She hopes for a drug-free country and an end to women and child abuse, aspiring to see a woman President one day.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Nikkie Osnabrugge, the manager of the beautiful Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp  I...
07/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Nikkie Osnabrugge, the manager of the beautiful Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp Inspired by her mother, Nikkie believes in kindness and making wise choices. โ€œNever judge a book by its cover.โ€ Despite daily challenges, she stands by her motto: โ€œJust keep swimming.โ€

Nikkie takes pride in her resilience and determination. โ€œAt the end of the day, Iโ€™m a good woman, Iโ€™m not perfect, I make mistakes but my intentions are good.โ€ She encourages everyone to believe in themselves and never stop learning.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Ashley Mashego, a 38-year-old receptionist and night auditor at Angels View  Ho...
05/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Ashley Mashego, a 38-year-old receptionist and night auditor at Angels View Hotel, she draws inspiration from her motherโ€™s kindness, humility, and independence, despite the recent loss of her father.

Ashley remains resilient by seeking support and finding healthy coping mechanisms. โ€œI am proud to be a woman because we go through so much and deal with so much but come out stronger and more resilient.โ€ She aspires to see more women in leadership and decision-making roles.

Meet Gilda Mavromatis, Assistant Resident Manager at Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway. Gilda admires global figures li...
04/08/2024

Meet Gilda Mavromatis, Assistant Resident Manager at Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway. Gilda admires global figures like Arundhati Roy for their fearlessness and truth to power and draws daily inspiration from the resilience and determination of ordinary South African women.

โ€œThere are no better heroes than the women that surround us at work.โ€ Overcoming the challenges of being a woman in the hospitality industry, Gilda has achieved and maintained her position while raising a child. She is proud to stand on the shoulders of pioneering women and aspires to extend the same path for others.

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐ŸฉทMeet Liziwe Khundayi, Demi Chef at The Cape Milner Hotel  Although Liziwe works thro...
02/08/2024

๐—–๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐Ÿฉท
Meet Liziwe Khundayi, Demi Chef at The Cape Milner Hotel Although Liziwe works throughout the kitchen, she has a special love of pastry.

Inspired by her motherโ€™s warm and hearty cooking, Liziwe has embraced the culinary world with determination and hard work.

Despite personal challenges, Liziwe stands strong. โ€œBeing able to raise my kids, juggle work, life and motherhood, and finding balanceโ€ makes her proud to be a woman. She aspires for women to be valued in society and seen equally.

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