Africa Has a Tourism Marketing Problem. Its Beaches Prove It.
Africa’s beaches can compete with the best in the world, but global rankings rarely show it. The problem is not the coastline. It is visibility, positioning, and marketing power.
Africa’s beaches can compete with the best in the world, but global rankings rarely show it. The problem is not the coastline. It is visibility, positioning, and marketing power.
I like describing places as hidden gems. Probably because that is what we look for. St. Thomas Royal Palm might soon be one. For now, in gem analogies, it is an uncut one. Well, hidden too.. After cutting through Tsavo East and the new road from Sala Gate to Malindi, we relied on Google Maps…
This post remains on bauck.com as part of the site’s legacy archive. The current canonical version is published on Wandering Africa. If you are a seasoned traveler in Kenya, you may feel that Mombasa, Malindi, and Lamu are “been there done that“, and that Diani has become too touristic as well. In that case, Tiwi…
“Mombasa raha” means “Mombasa joy” in Swahili! It sure is a place of joy! This vibrant coastal city is adorned with beaches, seafood, and vibrant nightclubs. It is Kenya’s top destination for sun, fun, and partying!