Meet Cleopatra Mdudenda

As you know the Infinite Safari Foundation supports conservation, humanitarian and educational initiatives throughout Eastern and Southern Africa. We are proud to support the Women in Tourism Program in Zambia, created by the African Bush Camps Foundation. The foundation is affiliated with African Bush Camps, which frequently hosts Infinite Safari Adventures guests.

In many communities, young women remain largely shut out of tourism opportunities due to limited access to further education, financial barriers, geographic isolation, and social norms. Many lack the training, networks, and pathways needed to pursue careers in the tourism industry. The purpose of WIT program is to equip women with skills, experience, and confidence to enter the tourism workforce. Over nine months, participants complete classroom-based training at a certified hospitality school followed by hands-on experience across African Bush Camp safari camps.

The Infinite Safari Foundation is supporting Cleopatra Mdudenda through this program. Cleopatra is 17 and is passionate about nature and cooking. She wanted to become part of this program so she can advance in life and support her parents. She also has a dream of building an orphanage someday to help and care for vulnerable children.

And with the name Cleopatra, we know she will succeed!

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