GoTwende Named 'Best Travel Startup' at African Tech Awards

LAGOS, Nigeria — GoTwende was named 'Best Travel Startup' at the 2025 African Tech Awards ceremony held in Lagos, recognizing the company's innovative approach to connecting global travelers with authentic African experiences.

The annual awards celebrate the most impactful technology companies across the African continent, with nominees evaluated on innovation, social impact, scalability, and contribution to the local tech ecosystem.

GoTwende was selected from a competitive field of over 200 nominees across 40 African countries. The judging panel highlighted the company's unique combination of technology innovation and community impact.

"We're deeply honored to receive this recognition," said Amara Okonkwo, accepting the award on behalf of the GoTwende team. "This award belongs to every local operator, guide, and community member who makes authentic African travel possible. Our mission has always been to showcase Africa's incredible diversity while ensuring tourism benefits reach those who deserve it most."

The African Tech Awards praised GoTwende for its sustainable tourism model, which has directed over $50 million in revenue to local operators and communities since the company's founding in 2020.

Additional factors in the selection included GoTwende's multilingual platform serving 15 languages, its innovative booking technology, and its commitment to responsible tourism practices that protect Africa's natural and cultural heritage.

The award comes during a period of rapid growth for GoTwende, which has seen bookings increase by 300% year-over-year and expanded its partner network to over 2,500 local operators across 20 African countries.