Learn to speak Swahili with Travel Buddies: Swahili-speaking travel partners

Jambo! I'm Zola, 23, from Pemba (Tanzania). Senegal has been on my list for years – now it's getting real: in January 2028 I have two weeks off and am planning a round trip with the stops Dakar, Saint-Louis, Si

Hi! I'm Amina, 28, from Bwindi (Uganda). Senegal has been on my list for years – now it's getting real: I have two weeks off in January 2028 and am planning a round trip with the stops Dakar, Saint-Louis, Sine-

Jambo! I'm Aaliyah from Pemba, 24 years old. In November 2028, I'm planning a two-week trip to Niger: Aïr, Ténéré, Niamey, Agadez. Focus: Guided tour with emphasis on desert, Tuareg, stars. Accommodation preferably camping. Looking for a relaxed travel buddy for parts of the route or the whole time – sharing meals, day trips, and chatting in the evenings.

Jambo! I'm Catiana from Paje, 30. In April 2027, I'm planning two weeks in South Korea: Gyeongju, Jeju, Seoul, Busan. Focus: Round trip with an emphasis on city trips, culinary experiences, and temples. Accommodation preferably hotel. Looking for a relaxed travel companion for parts of the route or the whole time – sharing meals, day trips, and chatting in the evenings.

Jambo! I'm Nia from Zanzibar, 28. In August 2028, I'm planning two weeks in Kazakhstan: Kolsai, Astana, Almaty, Charyn. Focus: round trip with an emphasis on mountains, lakes, hiking. Accommodation rather guesthouse. Looking for a relaxed travel companion for parts of the route or the whole time – sharing meals, day trips, chatting in the evenings.

Jambo! I'm Busisiwe, 24, from Serengeti (Tanzania). Chile has been on my list for years – now it's becoming concrete: in April 2028, I have a week and a half off, and I'm planning a round trip with stops in Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna, and a few other places. Interests there: desert, stars, volcanoes. Accommodation preferably a hostel, no package tours, no rigidly scheduled program. I like to plan broadly and leave days open, enjoy getting up early for a coffee with a view. Linguistically, Swahili/English work. Looking for a like-minded travel companion for the whole trip or for individual segments. Feel free to write me if you're interested!

Hi! I'm Onyeka from Jinja, 25. In August 2027, I'm planning a 9-day trip to Estonia: Tallinn, Tartu, Saaremaa, Pärnu. Focus: Round trip with emphasis on old town, beach, hiking. Accommodation mostly guesthouse. Looking for a relaxed travel companion for parts of the route or the whole time – sharing meals, day trips, and chatting in the evenings.

Hi! I’m Domingas from Bwindi, 26. In September 2028, I’m planning two weeks in Réunion: Saint-Pierre, Saint-Denis, Cirque de Mafate, Piton de la Fournaise. Main focus: hiking with an emphasis on trekking, volcanoes, and beaches. Accommodation preference: Gîte. Looking for a relaxed travel buddy for parts of the trip or the whole duration – to share meals, day trips, and chat in the evenings.

Jambo! I'm Njeri from Nungwi, 28 years old, and I have planned a week and a half in Saudi Arabia for November 2027. Rough route: Riyadh, AlUla, Jeddah, Hegra. The core of the trip is a round trip – so lots of desert, a bit of culture, and if time permits, also architecture. I like accommodations to be small and personal, rather hotels than big resorts. It's important to me not to tick off everything: I'd rather linger in a place if it feels right, explore local markets, and chat with people. I'm relaxed, an early riser, and I enjoy sitting at a table in the evening with a glass of wine or tea. Linguistically, Swahili/English are no problem. I'm looking for a travel companion – we don't have to be together 24/7. Sharing meals, spending a day together, going on a hike together is completely sufficient. If this sounds like you, feel free to get in touch.

Jambo! I'm Naledi from Serengeti, 24, and I've planned a week and a half in the DR Congo for July 2028. Rough route: Bukavu, Goma, Virunga, Nyiragongo. At its core, it's about guided travel – so lots of gorillas, a bit of volcano, and if time permits, hiking too. I prefer accommodation to be small and personal, more lodges than big hotels. It's important to me not to tick boxes: I'd rather stay longer in a place if it feels right, explore local markets, and chat with people. I'm relaxed, up early, and happy to sit at a table with a glass of wine or tea in the evening. Linguistically, Swahili/English are no problem. Looking for a travel buddy – we don't have to be together 24/7. Sharing meals, a day together, or a hike is perfectly fine. If this sounds like you, feel free to get in touch.

Jambo! I'm Fatou from Zanzibar City, 23, and I've planned a week and a half in Gambia for January 2028. Rough route: Serekunda, Kotu, Janjanbureh, Banjul. At its core, it's about a round trip – so lots of beach, a bit of wildlife, and if time permits, also culture. I like accommodation small and personal, more lodge than big hotels. It's important to me not to tick everything off: rather linger in one place if it feels right, visit local markets, get into conversation with people. I'm relaxed, up early, and in the evening I like to sit at the table with a glass of wine or a tea. Linguistically, Swahili/English works without problems. Looking for a travel buddy – we don't have to be together 24/7. Eating together, sharing a day, doing a hike together is completely enough. If that sounds like you, feel free to get in touch.

Jambo! I'm Suzete from Zanzibar City, 25 years old, and I've planned a week and a half in Burkina Faso for December 2028. Rough route: Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora, Sindou. The core is about a round trip – so lots of culture, a bit of rock formations, and if time permits, also markets. I prefer small and personal accommodation, more like guesthouses than large hotels. It's important for me not to tick everything off a list: rather stay in one place if it feels right, visit local markets, get into conversations with people. I'm relaxed, an early riser, and enjoy sitting down with a glass of wine or tea in the evening. Linguistically, Swahili/English work without problems. Looking for a travel partner – we don't have to be together 24/7. Sharing meals, spending a day together, doing a hike together is completely enough. If that sounds like you, feel free to get in touch.

Hi! I'm Adanna, 29, from Mbarara (Uganda). Luxembourg has been on my list for years – now it's becoming concrete: in May 2027, I have 6 days off and am planning a round trip with stops in Vianden, Echternach, Mullerthal, and a few other places. Interests on site: hiking, castles, culinary delights. Accommodation preferably a hotel, no package deals, no tightly scheduled program. I like to plan roughly and leave days open, enjoy getting up early and having a coffee with a view. Linguistically, English and Swahili work. Looking for a like-minded travel companion for the whole trip or individual sections. Feel free to message me if you're interested!

Jambo! I'm Aminata, 30, from Ngorongoro (Tanzania). China has been on my list for years – now it's becoming concrete: in September 2028, I'll have two and a half weeks off and plan a round trip with stops in Shangri-La, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Chengdu, and a few other places. Interests there: hiking, culture, tea. Accommodation preferably guesthouse, no package deals, no rigidly planned itinerary. I like to plan roughly and leave days open, I like getting up early and having coffee with a view. Linguistically, Swahili/English work. Looking for a like-minded travel buddy for the whole trip or individual sections. Feel free to write to me if you're interested!

Jambo! I'm Chiamaka, 28, from Paje (Tanzania). Greenland has been on my list for years – now it's becoming a reality: in August 2028, I'll have a week and a half off and am planning a round trip with stops in Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, and a few other places. Interests there: icebergs, hiking, wildlife. Accommodation preferably a lodge, no package deals, no meticulously planned schedules. I like to plan loosely and leave days open, enjoy getting up early and having a coffee with a view. Linguistically, Swahili/English work. Looking for a like-minded travel companion for the whole duration or for individual sections. Feel free to message me if you're interested!

Jambo! I'm Khady from Ngorongoro, 32 years old, and I've planned 8 days in Malta for May 2027. Rough itinerary: Valletta, Mdina, Gozo, Marsaxlokk. The core essence is about a round trip – so lots of history, a bit of diving, and if time permits, also the coast. I like accommodation that is small and personal, more boutique hotel than large hotels. It's important to me not to tick everything off: rather linger in a place if it feels right, explore local markets, get into conversations with people. I'm relaxed, an early riser, and enjoy sitting at a table in the evening with a glass of wine or tea. Linguistically, Swahili/English work without problems. I'm looking for a female travel companion – we don't have to be together 24/7. Sharing meals, spending a day together, doing a hike together is totally enough. If this sounds like you, feel free to get in touch.

Jambo! I'm Lindiwe, 24, from Ngorongoro (Tanzania). Great Britain has been on my list for years – now it's becoming concrete: in July 2027, I have two weeks off and am planning a road trip with stops in Falmouth, Dartmoor, London, and a few other places. Interests there: coast, hiking, pubs. Accommodation preferably B&B, no package deals, no rigidly scheduled program. I like to plan roughly and leave days open, I like to get up early and have a coffee with a view. Linguistically, Swahili/English works. I'm looking for a like-minded travel companion for the whole trip or for individual sections. Feel free to write to me if you're interested!

Jambo! I'm Yewande from Pemba, 30, and I've planned two weeks in the Dominican Republic for February 2028. Rough route: Las Terrenas, Samaná, Cabarete, Santo Domingo. Essentially, it's about a round trip – so lots of beach,

Hi! Ich bin Ngozi, 29, aus Bwindi (Uganda). Slowenien steht seit Jahren auf meiner Liste – jetzt wird's konkret: im Juli 2027 habe ich eineinhalb Wochen frei und plane eine rundreise mit den Stationen Bohinj, Piran, Ljub

Hi! I’m Albertina, 31, from Gulu (Uganda). Samoa has been on my list for years – now it’s becoming a reality: in July 2028, I have a week and a half off and I'm planning island hopping with stops at To Sua, Apia, Lalomanu, and a few other places. Interests on location: beach, snorkeling, waterfalls. Accommodation preferably Fale, no package tours, no tightly scheduled program. I like to plan roughly and leave days open, I enjoy getting up early and having a coffee with a view. Linguistically, English and Swahili work. Looking for a like-minded travel companion for the whole trip or for individual sections. Feel free to write to me if you're interested!

Hi! Ich bin Nia aus Queen Elizabeth NP, 29. Im Juli 2027 plane ich eineinhalb Wochen Slowenien: Bohinj, Piran, Ljubljana, Bled. Schwerpunkt: Rundreise mit Fokus auf berge, seen, wandern. Unterkunft eher Pension. Suche ei

Hi! I’m Aaliyah from Mbarara, 29. In May 2027, I’m planning 6 days in Luxembourg: Mullerthal, Luxembourg City, Vianden, Echternach. Focus: Round trip with emphasis on hiking, castles, culinary. Accommodation rather hotel. Looking for a relaxed travel companion for parts of the route or the whole time – eating together, sharing day trips, chatting in the evenings.

Салам! Мен Оньека, 29 жаштамын, Серенгетиден болом. 2028-жылдын февраль айында Панамага эки жумага барууну пландап жатам: Панама-Сити, Бокас-дель-Торо, Сан-Блас, Бокете. Негизги максат: аралдарды, суу астында сүзүүнү, кофени камтыган тур. Турак жай: мейманкана

Jambo! I'm Naomi, 30, from Stone Town (Tanzania). Turkmenistan has been on my list for years – now it's getting real: in October 2028, I have 8 days off and am planning a guided trip with stops in Darvaza, Mary, Konye-Urgench, and a few other places. Interests on site: desert, architecture, rare sights. Accommodation preferably hotels, no package deals, no tightly scheduled programs. I like to plan roughly and leave days open, love getting up early for a coffee with a view. Linguistically, Swahili/English work. Looking for a like-minded travel companion for the whole trip or parts of it. Feel free to write to me if you're interested!