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An online travel booking platform for African and diaspora travelers to search and book flights, hotels, rides, holiday packages, and travel add-ons.

Wakanow is an online travel booking platform for individual travelers who need a single place to plan and book trips, including flights, stays, and holiday packages.
Key capabilities include:
Available on Web, Android, and iOS.
The product primarily serves B2C travelers in West Africa, with additional focus on diaspora Africans who book travel to and within Africa.
Founded in 2008, it operates across multiple African markets including Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, and complements online booking with a network of physical travel centers across West Africa, supporting travelers who prefer in-person assistance alongside self-service booking.
As of May 11, 2026, Wakanow is rated 3.2 on the App Store from 41 reviews and 4.3 on Google Play from 1.6K reviews with 1M+ installs.
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NG Β· 3 reviews
May 15, 2026
NG Β· 5 reviews
May 12, 2026
Great experience. I had an issue one time with a missed flight and I was refunded promptly
My absolute favorite for international flights, the booking process is seamless every single time
DD Dave found that Wakanow has raised $40M across 2 rounds, backed by 1 investor. Their latest round was a Private Equity in Dec 2018. See how we get product data