Since  its inception in 2008, Wakanow has proudly set the gold standard as Nigeria’sfirst indigenous Online Travel Agency (OTA), redefining how Africans access andexperience travel. Wakanow was conceived to bridge critical gaps and eliminatethe inefficiencies plaguing the travel industry. Over the years we have evolvednot just as a service provider, but a visionary trailblazer.

Barely  two years post-launch, the company experienced a pivotal milestone during the  2010 FIFA World Cup in SouthAfrica by leveraging the surge in regional travel  demand to achieve a remarkable early breakthrough and solidify its market  presence.

Now  in its 15th year, Wakanow has grown into one of Africa’s most influential  travel-tech powerhouses, with a robust physical footprint across Nigeria,Ghana, UAE, UK, Liberia, SierraLeone, Gambia, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, BeninRepublic, and Cameroon.

Wakanow  is  anchored by seamless payment solutions, technology-driven operations, and an  unwavering commitment to customer excellence. Wakanow continues to shape the  future of travel across Africa and the world.

In  2013, the company was also recognized as one of Nigeria’s fastest growing  online brands by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in partnership with All WorldNetwork (UK), cementing its position as a high-growth innovator.

Wakanow  also acquired Oya.com, a domestic transport ticketing platform and also  launched premium services for elite and corporate clients. Today, Wakanow is  not just powering journeys, it  is curating experiences, raising industry  standards, and flying the flag of African excellence on the global stage.

Vision:

To  be our customers’ indispensable and trusted travel companion. To   constantly excite them with travel deals, packages and services that are  unobtainable elsewhere.

Mission:

To  make planning, payment and travel simple and enjoyable by building a worldclass, secure travel system manned by experienced, Customer-friendly, travelexperts.

Values:

Integrity

Transparency

Honesty