Motswana's Passion For Tourism Pays Off
Monday, December 02, 2019
FROM DAY ONE: Kakona grew up with an interest in tourism
Growing up helping his grandfather who used to guide clients to the Tsodilo Hills, Kakona developed a passion for the tourism industry.
“We used to help my grandfather carry his clients’ luggage when they came to see the Tsodilo Hills,” he recalls.
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