Rune Engstrom, Destination Africa-South Africa, Pascal Tokodi, Rehema Ibrahim- Kenya Airways and Duncan Muriuki, Destination Africa-Kenya at the #TwendeSouthAfrica tourism showcase at Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi/HANDOUT
The spirit of pan-African travel came alive at Two Rivers
Mall as Destination Africa and Kenya Airways teamed up to host the vibrant
#TwendeSouthAfrica tourism showcase.
The initiative is aimed at promoting intra-African tourism
and encouraging Kenyans to discover the beauty, history, and culture of South
Africa, now accessible visa-free with direct flights from Nairobi.
The campaign highlighted affordable, all-inclusive travel
packages, offering families, schools, and companies a stress-free alternative
to navigating unreliable booking platforms or international middlemen.
With on-ground teams based in Nairobi, Cape Town, and Addis
Ababa, Destination Africa is leading a shift toward Africa-for-Africa travel
solutions.
“It’s time we stop looking outward and start exploring the
richness of our own continent,” said Duncan Muriuki, CEO of Destination Africa.
“There’s enormous interest and spending power within Africa that’s been largely
overlooked.”
A major highlight of the showcase was a giveaway sponsored
by Kenya Airways and Destination Africa — an all-expenses-paid trip to South
Africa. The lucky winner? Popular Kenyan actor and musician Pascal Tokodi.
Overjoyed at the news, Tokodi shared his excitement for
immersing himself in South Africa’s scenic landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich
history.
He even revealed plans to extend his stay, making time to
fully explore what the country has to offer.
“We’re excited to watch Pascal Tokodi’s journey as he
documents his experience for fellow Kenyans,” said Rune Engstrom, Director at
Destination Africa.
“Through this partnership with Kenya Airways, we’re opening
doors — no visa needed, direct flights from Nairobi, and value-packed deals.”
Kenyan actor Pascal Tokodi, winner of an all-expenses-paid trip to South Africa surrounded by Kenya Airways and Destination Africa staff/HANDOUT
Unlike standard tour operators, Destination Africa curates
deeply personal, historically rooted travel experiences. Visitors are
introduced to individuals whose lives shaped — and were shaped by — South
Africa’s complex past.
They include Antoinette Sithole, sister of the late Hector
Pieterson, shares firsthand accounts of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, bringing to
life a chapter that defined the anti-apartheid movement.
Visitors are also introduced to Christo Brand, once Nelson
Mandela’s young prison warder on Robben Island, offers rare, humanising
insights into the life of South Africa’s founding father and Igshaan Amlay, a
former political prisoner and member of the Wynberg Seven, recounts stories of
forced removals and community resistance during apartheid.
These encounters give travelers more than just a sightseeing
tour — they provide an education in courage, resilience, and shared African
history.
Through its partnership with Kenya Airways, Destination
Africa is offering favourable rates to Kenyan families, students, corporate
groups, and travel agents who book trips to South Africa through the
Destination Africa platform.
The packages include flights, accommodation, cultural
experiences, and expert guides — all tailored to fit various budgets and
interests.