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Destinely
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Connecting you to authentic local adventures
Connecting Travelers withGreat Local Experiences
Founded in 2024, Destinely bridges the gap between hotel guests and local experience providers, creating meaningful connections that benefit travelers, hotels, and local communities across East Africa.
Our Mission
To revolutionize how travelers discover and book authentic local experiences by creating seamless connections between hotels, guests, and local experience providers. We believe every journey should be enriched with genuine cultural encounters that benefit local communities.
Our Vision
To become East Africa's leading platform for authentic travel experiences, empowering local communities through sustainable tourism while providing travelers with unforgettable memories and hotels with additional revenue streams.
Our Journey
From idea to impact - how Destinely came to life
2023
The Spark
Founded by travel enthusiasts who noticed the disconnect between hotel guests wanting authentic experiences and local providers struggling to reach tourists.
Early 2024
Building the Platform
Developed our innovative widget technology and onboarded our first hotel partners and experience providers in Uganda.
Mid 2024
First Success Stories
Launched with our first hotel partners and experience providers, building the foundation for authentic local experiences.
Today
Growing Impact
Expanding across East Africa with 10+ hotel partners, 30+ experience providers, and 80+ curated experiences.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Authentic Connections
We believe in genuine cultural exchanges that create lasting memories and meaningful relationships.
Community First
Local communities are at the heart of everything we do. Their success is our success.
Sustainable Tourism
We promote responsible travel that preserves culture and environment for future generations.
Quality Excellence
We maintain high standards for all experiences, ensuring safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Innovation
We continuously evolve our technology to better serve travelers, hotels, and experience providers.
Transparency
We believe in honest, transparent relationships with fair pricing and clear communication.
Our Impact
Making a difference across East Africa
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Hotel Partners
Trusted hotels across Uganda
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Experience Providers
Local businesses sharing authentic experiences
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Curated Experiences
Handpicked activities for travelers
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Revenue Generated
For hotels and experience providers
Meet Our Team
Passionate individuals working to transform travel in East Africa
Nkambwe Medi
Co-Founder & CEO
Tech entrepreneur passionate about using technology to empower local communities
Tessy Mercy Umutoni
Head of Partnerships & Marketing
Partnerships and marketing specialist connecting hotels with local experience providers across East Africa.
Sarah Nakamura
Co-Founder
Former hospitality executive with 15 years experience in East African tourism
Join Our Mission
Be part of the movement to transform travel in East Africa