ABOUT KOFA
Africa's greatest experiences deserve to be found.
Kofa is the marketplace making Africa's most extraordinary multi-day tours discoverable, bookable, and safe. For the travelers who want them and the operators building them.
OUR MISSION
“We built Kofa because the most extraordinary travel experiences in Africa were invisible to the people who would love them most.”
— Kofa Founding Team · Lagos, Nigeria
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Verified operators
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WHY WE EXIST
Three problems. One platform.
Discovery was impossible.
The best African tour operators didn't have websites. They had WhatsApp statuses. The best guides were booked through a friend of a friend. The best trails weren't on any map an outsider could find.
Trust was earned the hard way.
Instagram operators took deposits and vanished. Prices changed on arrival. Itineraries were promises, not contracts. Travelers were left without recourse. Operators had no accountability layer.
Operators had no infrastructure.
The most talented guides in Cross River and Plateau State were running their businesses on spreadsheets and bank transfers. We give them the listings, bookings, payouts, and reviews infrastructure so they can focus on the experience.
OUR STORY
Started with a missed adventure.
We tried to book a guided multi-day trek through Cross River State. What should have taken minutes took weeks of back-and-forth, three phone numbers that went unanswered, and a deposit sent via bank transfer to an account we couldn't verify.
The experience itself was extraordinary. Nigeria's forests, plateaus, and rivers rival anything on the continent. The infrastructure to book them just didn't exist.
So we built Kofa. A marketplace where operators list real itineraries with real pricing, travelers book with full confidence, and every transaction is structured, protected, and transparent. No WhatsApp ping-pong. No surprise costs. No guesswork.
Obudu Plateau, Cross River State
One of Nigeria's most spectacular multi-day destinations
2024
Year founded
Lagos, Nigeria
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Four principles. Zero compromise.
Trust is the product.
Every operator is reviewed before going live. Every itinerary is real. Kofa holds every naira of your deposit until your trip completes. Trust isn't a feature. It is the entire point.
Africa's best belongs on a global stage.
The Obudu Plateau rivals the Swiss Alps. Yankari rivals the Mara. Sukur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are world-class. We are building the infrastructure to make them world-discoverable.
Operators are partners, not inventory.
The guides and tour companies on Kofa built their craft over years, often decades. We exist to amplify them, not commoditise them. When operators earn more, they invest more. Everyone wins.
Simplicity is respect.
Booking a multi-day tour should not require three phone calls and a prayer. Clear pricing, transparent deposits, instant confirmation. Your time and your trip deserve better.
WHO WE SERVE
Two sides. One goal.
FOR TRAVELERS
Discover Africa without the guesswork.
Every tour verified before it's listed. Every operator reviewed. Kofa holds every naira of your deposit until your trip completes. No risk. No surprises.
- ✓Verified operators, reviewed before listing
- ✓Fixed, transparent pricing with no surprise fees
- ✓Your deposit held safely, released only after your trip
- ✓Free cancellation on eligible tours
- ✓Real reviews from real, verified travelers
FOR OPERATORS
Build a business, not a side hustle.
15-minute listing setup. Automated booking management. Structured payouts 72 hours after each trip. No chasing payments. No spreadsheets. No drama.
- ✓Go live in under 15 minutes
- ✓Bookings, availability and messaging in one dashboard
- ✓Payout within 48h of trip completion
- ✓12 to 15 percent commission, zero monthly fees
- ✓Dedicated operator support team
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Whether you're chasing your next adventure or ready to grow your tour business. Kofa is your gateway.
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