Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, or Nelson Mandela, as he is popularly known, is known not only in South Africa but around the world for his work as an anti-apartheid activist, who was born on July 18 in 1918, and the change he brought about in the country. 

All across the magnificent nation of South Africa, are written tales of freedom and lessons of liberty. Nelson Mandela, an influential political leader who went on to become the first non-white president in South African history, was at the forefront of this freedom struggle. From serving 27 years in prison to working as a philanthropist, his life was legendary, to say the least. The `Gandhi of the African continent has received, and rightfully so, more than 250 honours including The Nobel Peace Prize and the Bharat Ratna.

The Rainbow Nation continues to celebrate his life 104 years later, and encourages residents and visitors to do the same through art, culture, sports, heritage, and more importantly, social inclusion. As the world honours this great revolutionary every July 18, by commemorating International Mandela Day, history and travel buffs can follow in Mandela`s footsteps by participating in the below tours.