Join us in this episode of Travel Not to Escape as we delve into travels through East and South Africa with our special guest, Lynett Nakamanya. Lynett, the founder of TugendeAfrik and Girls Tour Africa, shares her inspiring journey from exploring her passions with supportive parents to becoming a trailblazer in group and solo travel solutions for women in East and South Africa. In this episode, we cover: Building a Foundation in Tourism: Lynett starts her career in tourism by volunteering and guiding groups, ultimately studying tourism at university. She shares a mentor plays a crucial role in her career, and guided her through volunteer opportunities and networking. Empowering Through Education: Lynett's commitment to education is highlighted as she establishes the East Africa Tourism Students Platform to bridge the gap between governmental promotion for touring "East Africa" as a whole and training and exposure for tourism operators in those countries. Fairs and volunteer opportunities become pivotal in providing students with insights into individual countries that made up East African tourism. Female Empowerment in Tourism: Lynett Nakamanya's journey in tourism ignited a passion for creating safe havens within the industry for female tour operators and travelers. This inspiration led her to establish Tugendeafrik, a tour company, and Girls Tour Africa, a community, where she actively empowers female tour guides, fosters collaborations with women-led hotels and businesses, and curates sustainable-focused tour groups exclusively designed for female travelers. Learn more about Girls Tour Africa and Contact Lynett: Website: ⁠TugendeAfrik⁠ Company Instagram: ⁠@tugendeafrik⁠ Girls Trips Instagram: ⁠@girlstourafrica⁠ Personal Instagram: @lynett_luxtravel Facebook: Nakamanya Lynett Youtube: @nakamanyalynett8341 To learn more about how to make more meaningful connections anywhere in the world, join the ⁠Passport to Connection Program.⁠ Join the Travel Not to Escape Community on ⁠Facebook⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelnottoescape/message