Violet Komuhendo, Managing Director, Afrika Panthera Safaris- Uganda has been named as one of the Africa Travel 100 under 40 award winners by the organisers of Akwaaba Travel Market, West Africa’s largest travel expo and Atqnews.com.
Violet Komuhendo is a tour operator based in Uganda with 7 years of experience in the tourism industry. She runs Afrika Panthera safaris, a female led tour company that offers authentic wildlife safaris, cultural & community experiences, beach holidays and adventure tourism in East Africa. 70% of her services are facilitated by female safari guides, promoting gender equality and empowering women in the sector. Violet also mentors female safari guides to enhance their competitiveness in a male dominated sector.
In addition to her tour company, she runs a community based organization (CBO) called Tooro community tourism and conservation center. This initiative focuses on mind set change on wildlife conservation, addressing human – wildlife conflict, environmental and cultural preservation and creating alternative sources of income for women living on the edge of Kibale National park.
Her efforts in tourism have been recognized by World Bank Africa check twitter @WorldBankAfrica on 08th May 2023.
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Being an Alumni of the Academy for women entrepreneurs a program under the US mission Uganda, Violet was highlighted as an Alumna creating impact in tourism. Check Facebook, twitter @U.SEmbassyKampala, instagram @usmissionuganda on 12th July 2023.
Furthermore, Violet is the Ukarimu regional coordinator for Bunyoro and Rwenzori regions where she leads a practical tourism and hospitality skilling program benefiting over 100+ youth with employable skills, enabling them work in hotels and lodges hence bridging the gap of unemployment among the youth. She is also a certified safari guides assessor.
Violet’s passion for sustainable tourism practices, gender equality, youth empowerment, and community development makes her a prominent figure in the East African tourism industry.
Afrika panthera safaris is a female tour operator company based in Uganda that specializes in tailor made wildlife safaris, Gorilla & Chimpanzee tracking, beach holidays, cultural, community and adventure experiences in East Africa- Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. In all our tours we practice sustainable tourism through the promotion of community & cultural tourism experiences, partnering with eco friendly accommodation facilities, engaging in environmental conservation activities, mentoring and empowering female safari guides competing in a male dominated sector with a gender biased mindset. 70% of the services at Afrika Panthera safaris are facilitated by female guides.
Having been involved in the tourism industry for over years, our team has known culture, animals, primates, plants, community, geology, landscapes and birds with a touch of authenticity and excellent customer care service.
