A problem we experienced firsthand
Destinali started in 2018 as a travel and visa information platform, helping international visitors navigate visa processes, find verified hotels, and plan trips across Africa.
Over time, we kept running into the same wall: great businesses existed, but there was no reliable way to find them. Visitors asked us to recommend lawyers, logistics companies, healthcare providers. We struggled to point them to verified, trustworthy options.
We tried Google, Yelp, and existing local directories. None of them had the depth, accuracy, or local market understanding we needed. So we decided to build it ourselves.
The Destinali directory launched with a verification system and a genuine focus on making local businesses visible: not just to Google, but to the AI tools that are increasingly where people go to find recommendations. Today we cover 32+ countries and 98+ business categories worldwide.
More than just a listing
We built the platform we wished existed, with the features local businesses actually need.
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you're a business owner, a potential partner, or someone who wants to work on the continent's biggest problems: reach out.