The What, Why, How, & When of the Events In Africa Marketplace App

WHAT?

What is Events In Africa?

Events In Africa (EIA) is an online marketplace specifically built for outdoor sport and adventure activities in Africa. To further define it, EIA is an e-commerce app that connects sellers (Africa-based outdoor activity product owners) with buyers (domestic and international tourists). Booking transactions are securely processed within the app and then fulfilled by the listed activity owner.

Paraglider silhouette against clouds

Image by Günther Schneider from Pixabay.

What Types of events can be listed?

Any type of event can be listed, as long as it takes place outdoors and is bookable i.e. a fee is charged to enter or participate.
Below are examples of listing types by sector, action, and activities:

AIR BASED

ACTION: FALL
> Base Jumping
> Cliff Jumping
> Skydiving
> Tandem Diving
> Parachuting
ACTION: FLY
> Hang Gliding
> Hot Air Ballooning
> KITESURFING
> MICROLIGHTING
> Wing Gliding

LAND BASED

ACTION: CLIMB
> Mountaineering
> Rock/Sport Climb
> Wall Climbing
ACTION: DANCE
> CULTURAL Dancing
> Outdoor DancinG
ACTION: DRINK
> Wine Festival
> Beer Festival
ACTION: DRIVE
> 4X4/Overland
> ELECTRIC VEHICLES
> Motor Biking
> Motor Boarding
> Motor Racing
> Vintage Cars
> Vintage Bikes
ACTION: EAT
> Outdoor Food
ACTION: FALL
> Bungee Jumping
> Abseiling
ACTION: FLOAT
> Hover Boarding
ACTION: HANG
> Ziplining
ACTION: Hit
> Baseball
> Golf
> Netball
> Tennis
> Volleyball
ACTION: JUMP
> Parkour
ACTION: KICK
> Football (Soccer)
> Rugby
ACTION: RIDE
> Downhill Biking
> Horseback Riding
> MOUNTAIN BIKING
> Ostrich RidinG
> Quad Biking
> Road Cycling
> Segway Riding
> Sightseeing
> Skateboarding
ACTION: RUN
> Athletics
> Cross Country
> Marathon
ACTION: SEE
> Arts & CRAFTS
> BattleFields
> Birdwatching
> FestivalS
> Game VIEWING
> Guided Tours
> Nature Reserves
> OUTDOOR Museums
> Sightseeing
> Wildlife Sanctuaries
ACTION: TOUR
> Guided Tours
> Safari Operators
> Tour Operators
> Tourist Guides
> VOLUNTOURISM
ACTION: SINK
> Caving
ACTION: WALK
> Hiking
> Trekking
> WalkathonS

WATER BASED

ACTION: CATCH
> Fishing
ACTION: FLOAT
> Boat Cruise
> Canoeing
> Kayaking
> Paddle Boarding
> Rafting
> Rowing
> Sailing
>
Paddle Boarding
> Tubing
> Windsurfing
> Yachting

WHY?

Image by Shri Ram from Pixabay.

 

Why an Event Marketplace?

According to market statistics*, Africa’s share of the
$282 billion global adventure tourism revenue earned
in 2021 is estimated at $112.2 million. 

That’s a market share of just 0.04%!

Africa needs to change the stats.

*source: furemarketinsights.com.

HOW?

How will Africa’s stats change?

By the adventure tourism sector collaborating to create a pan-African database. An online space where all Africa-based outdoor event organisers can list and promote their activities. A marketplace for eco-conscious travellers to find, book, and experience outdoor activities safely while contributing to sustainable tourism mandates.

Mountain bikers on a bush path

Image by Sabine van Erp from Pixabay.

WHEN?

Scuba divers finning along a reef

Image by Andreas Schau from Pixabay.

 

When will Events In Africa launch?

Q4, 2023. We’re under pressure to get the basic MVP of the outdoor events app launched. It may not have all the features of the ultimate envisoned product but it will be user-friendly, secure, and free for users to list, find, follow, and book outdoor sport and adventure activities in Africa.