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Africa is closer than you think

Discover Africa. Experience it through local eyes.

Explore extraordinary places, meet local people, and experience the stories, cultures and everyday life of Africa, guided by people who call it home.

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Ethiopia

Lalibela

Walk down into eleven churches carved from a single stone.

One continent. Endless stories.

From ancient cities and breathtaking landscapes to vibrant communities and living traditions, discover Africa through the people who know it best.

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Travel beyond distance.

Four simple steps from curiosity to a live walk through a place on the other side of the world.

  1. 01

    Discover

    Find a destination, a local experience, or a guide who interests you.

  2. 02

    Choose your experience

    Pick the experience and the package that fits your interests.

  3. 03

    Meet your local guide

    Book your time and connect with a knowledgeable guide who lives there.

  4. 04

    Explore live

    Join a live tour and see the place through your guide’s smartphone, asking questions as you go.

Experiences that bring you closer.

Hand-led walks, conversations and visits, each run live by someone who knows the place.

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Konso, Ethiopia

Gesergiyo Canyon — a live outdoor journey

Eroded sand pinnacles that locals likened to a skyline.

Kusse Gelebo
5.0(5) 75 min

Package types available: P1 · P2 · P3 · P4 · P5

From $30.00

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Accra, Ghana

The stories behind Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Mausoleum and museum of Ghana’s first president, on the site where independence was declared.

Kwame Mensah
4.7(3) 45 min

Package types available: P1 · P2 · P3

From $36.00

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The people make the journey.

Every destination has a story. Discover it through the people who live there.

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Dawit Alemu

Lalibela, Ethiopia

Amharic, English

5.0(2)4 tours

From $40.00

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Kusse Gelebo

Konso, Ethiopia

Amharic, English

5.0(5)5 tours

From $30.00

Available now
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Youssef El Amrani

Marrakech, Morocco

Standard Moroccan Tamazight, English, Arabic, French

5.0(1)2 tours

From $46.00

Available now
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Wanjiru Kamau

Nairobi, Kenya

Swahili, English

5.0(3)4 tours

From $34.00

Choose your experience.

Every experience starts with a live tour. Each step adds something more, arranged by your guide.

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Live Tour

A live online walking or riding tour of a specific location, streamed from the guide’s smartphone.

  • Live walking or riding tour
  • Real-time Q&A with your guide
  • In-call chat

From $25.00

More than a destination. A world of perspectives.

Africa is not one story. It is cities and villages, kitchens and classrooms, old stones and new ideas.

  • Walk through history

    Stand inside places that have shaped centuries, with someone who can tell you why.

  • Discover living traditions

    Festivals, crafts and ceremonies, explained by the people who keep them alive.

  • Taste local food

    Markets, kitchens and the stories behind the dishes.

  • See everyday life

    Streets, schools and neighbourhoods as they are today.

  • Visit local business

    Meet makers, traders and entrepreneurs at work.

  • Learn from communities

    Village life, shared with consent and respect.

  • Explore education

    Universities, museums and places of learning.

  • Experience spiritual heritage

    Sacred places and the communities who gather there.

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Be there, wherever you are.

Join from your phone or laptop. Your guide walks, you ask. See what you want to see, and talk with the people you meet.

  • See the place through your guide’s camera
  • Ask questions by voice or chat
  • Reconnect if your signal drops

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A new way to experience, learn and connect.

  • Curious travellers

    Explore destinations and cultures before planning a physical visit.

  • Diaspora communities

    Reconnect with places, heritage, family roots and local life.

  • Students and researchers

    Discover historical, cultural and educational places remotely.

  • Organisations and institutions

    Arrange virtual experiences with local perspective for research, education and engagement.

Real connections. Memorable experiences.

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Felt like I was really there. The guide answered every question and the connection held up the whole way.
James O. · Dawit Alemu, Lalibela
My grandmother was born near here. Seeing it live, with someone who knew the history, meant a lot to our family.
Daniel B. · Dawit Alemu, Lalibela

Your world has stories worth sharing.

Share your knowledge, showcase your community, and connect with people around the world through meaningful local experiences.

  • Earn income from what you know
  • Share your culture and history
  • Meet people from around the world
  • Design your own experiences
  • Set your own hours
Become a guide

All you need to start is a smartphone and a good story.

The world is waiting. Start exploring Africa.

Meet the people, discover the places, and experience the stories that make every destination unique.

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