WE ARE AFRICA AWARDS 2026

The We Are Africa Awards – celebrate the tribe that shapes the future of high-end travel on the continent. The awards recognise bold design, purposeful partnerships, conservation leadership and ideas that shift global perception.THESE ARE THE VOICES AND HANDS SHAPING THIS WILD LAND WITH PURPOSE AND MEANING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

In 2026 we welcome the return of the We Are Africa Awards and, with the help of the tribe we celebrate the visionaries of African travel and their extraordinary achievements in design, leadership, commitment and experiences that highlight all that the continent has to offer.

The awards will highlight local heroes via the WAA-Local Awards for the first time!

AWARD CATEGORIES

Celebrate industry visionaries across eight purposeful categories.

Whether it’s a show-stopping art installation, interior overhaul, or pace-setting new build, this is for the design elevating how Africa is perceived internationally and changing the look of modern Africa.

Honouring the individual who has made a contribution to growing Africa’s reputation as a high-end travel destination and shaping Africa’s future for the better.

Recognising the efforts of a company that has made a real difference in the realms of conservation, sustainability and community upliftment.

A powerful experience or encounter on African soil that surprises, amazes and challenges the traditional expectations of African travel.

5th Award

Far more than just an award, each trophy is our way of saying thank you – for challenging perceptions, for creating the boldest, bravest experiences and, above all, for setting a sky-high standard in high-end African travel that leads with purpose, always.