Keep Travelling – Your African Vacation
Keep Travelling – Your African Vacation
Podcast Description
“Are you tired of sifting through mountains of adverts and marketing pitches trying to upsell where you should spend your next 5* African vacation packages? Join veteran tourism business owner Rael Zieve as he interviews a diverse array of role players across the African tourism industry. Listen weekly in under 30minutes, from focused questions to first-hand honest responses. Thereby, building trust and giving you confidence of where you should spend your next awesome holiday.”
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes like tourism experiences, local attractions, and conservation, featuring episodes on diverse topics such as luxury lodges, golf estates, and fly fishing adventures. For instance, discussions include the amenities of Flat Dogs Camp in Zambia, the golfing culture at Erinvale, and sustainable practices at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
Keep Travelling offers premium, tailored journeys for the globally adventurous. Rooted in credible relationships and guided by storytelling, we connect discerning travellers with the people, places, and perspectives shaping Africa’s most meaningful experiences.
Episode Number: 70
Property / Guest Name:
Rory Okoli – Founder & CEO, Trip Zap (Nigeria)
Episode Summary:
There are destinations that remain misunderstood, not because they lack experiences, but because their stories have never been properly told. Nigeria is one of those places — a country rich in culture, landscapes and energy, yet still largely absent from the global tourism conversation.
What emerges in this conversation is a completely different perspective. One that moves beyond headlines and into lived experience — from vibrant coastlines and cultural festivals to evolving tourism infrastructure and local entrepreneurship.
In the latest episode of Keep Travelling – Your African Story, host Rael Zieve sits down with Rory Okoli, Founder and CEO of Trip Zap, to explore Nigeria as a travel destination, unpack the realities around safety and perception, and understand how local operators are working to reshape the country’s tourism future.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most overlooked tourism destinations
• How perception and media narratives have shaped global views of the country
• The diversity of experiences across Nigeria’s regions, from beaches to mountains
• What travellers can expect when visiting Lagos and other major areas
• The role of guided travel in creating safe and seamless experiences
• How festivals, culture and heritage play a central role in Nigerian tourism
Guest Information:
Rory Okoli is the Founder and CEO of Trip Zap, a Nigerian-based travel platform focused on unlocking local experiences and connecting travellers with authentic journeys across the country. With a background in hospitality and tourism, she has worked extensively to promote Nigeria as a viable and exciting destination, creating curated experiences that highlight the country’s culture, landscapes and people.
Key Takeaways:
• Nigeria offers a diverse mix of cultural, coastal and inland travel experiences
• Perception remains one of the biggest barriers to tourism growth in the country
• Travelling with trusted local guides is key to navigating and enjoying Nigeria
Contact Information:
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Blog:
https://keeptravelling.africa/blog/nigeria-travel-experience-beyond-the-headlines/
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