About Maaip
Welcome to Maaip, your trusted gateway to authentic African adventures. We cut through misinformation and connect travelers with meaningful experiences that benefit everyone involved.
Welcome to Maaip, your trusted gateway to authentic African adventures. We cut through misinformation and connect travelers with meaningful experiences that benefit everyone involved.
Maaip’s story begins with a passion for Africa and a deep-seated frustration with a broken system. A system where the global travel and tourism market is a colossal $11 trillion industry, yet less than 1% of that flows into Africa. Even worse, of the money that does come in, less than 5% actually stays in Africa.
While interest in Africa is growing, travelers often face a fragmented landscape of misinformation, limited trust, and difficulty finding and booking truly authentic local experiences. At the same time, countless local businesses with incredible offerings lack the global visibility they deserve. The main cause? The Information Gap.
If the interest exists and, on the other side, authentic experiences lack visibility, it means that we are losing a lot of money. This is why we built Maaip.
Maaip was born to simplify the journey and cut through the noise, connecting travelers with authentic local experiences and ensuring that when you travel in Africa your money directly empowers the people and places you fall in love with.
At Maaip, our success is measured by the positive impact we create. We are committed to:
Increasing the portion of the global tourism market that flows into African destinations.
Giving visibility to local businesses and ensuring tourism money directly supports the people and places you visit.
Redefining global perceptions by highlighting the continent's incredible beauty, rich cultures, and vast potential.
Providing a trusted and meaningful way for African descendants to discover their heritage and take pride in their origins.
Our commitment to sustainable and equitable tourism aligns directly with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Keep more money in local economies for decent work and growth.
Build digital infrastructure that helps local businesses thrive.
Promote sustainable tourism that preserves cultural heritage.
Partner with organizations to amplify collective impact.
Maaip: Where Every Trip Tells a Story, and Every Story Empowers and leaves a lasting, positive impact.
Are you a local tour operator, hotel owner, or travel service provider looking to reach global travelers? Partner with MAAIP to expand your business and offer your services to a wider audience. Our AI-driven platform connects travelers with the best experiences Africa has to offer – and we want you to be a part of it!