Background: Hike Africa was born from an initiative of hiking enthusiasts from Nigeria (the Uyo City Hikers Club) who took interest to build from their club hiking experience and interest to mobilize other hikers’ clubs with in Nigeria and across other African countries. They were later joined by hikers clubs from Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya, united in the ideal of promoting regional tourism. The aim is to mobilise hikers in all Africa countries to come together and form a united force of Hikers across the continent that can advocate for sustainable development and peace through tourism across Africa.

Theme: Tourism and Peace in Africa

Motto: “Keep Africa Green and Keep it Black”

Slogan: “My Nature, my Culture”

Vision: Hike Africa aspires to unite African hikers and promote tourism as a tool for peace, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation across the continent.

Mission: To create a network of hikers and outdoor enthusiasts across Africa, promoting cross-cultural understanding, environmental stewardship, and sustainable tourism development.

Objectives:

1. Promote Hiking and Adventure: Encourage and facilitate hiking, trekking, and outdoor adventures across Africa, promoting physical activity, mental well-being, and cultural exchange.

2. Preserve the Natural Beauty of Africa: Discover, document, and preserve Africa’s unique natural heritage, including its diverse landscapes, ecosystems, and wildlife.

3. Preserve Cultural Heritage: Document and preserve Africa’s rich cultural heritage, including its traditions, customs, and historical sites.

4. Promote Africa as a Unique Tourism Destination: Showcase Africa’s diverse tourism offerings, highlighting its unique natural and cultural attractions, and promoting the continent as a premier tourism destination.

5. Foster Unity and Peace on the Continent: Use tourism as a tool for promoting peace, understanding, and cooperation among African nations, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity.

6. Stimulate Sustainable Development across Africa: Promote sustainable tourism development across Africa, supporting local communities, conserving natural resources, and contributing to economic growth and poverty reduction.

Activities:

1. Inter-Country Hiking Tours: Organize hiking expeditions that bring together hikers from different African countries, promoting cross-cultural exchange, understanding, and cooperation.

2. Cultural Festivals: Host cultural festivals across Africa, celebrating the continent’s rich cultural diversity, and providing a platform for cultural exchange, learning, and appreciation.

3. Documentaries and Storytelling: Produce and share documentaries, stories, and films that showcase Africa’s natural and cultural heritage, promoting a positive and nuanced narrative about the continent.

4. History Documentation: Research, document, and share the history of Africa, highlighting the continent’s rich cultural, scientific, and philosophical heritage, and promoting a sense of pride and identity among Africans.

Motto: “Keep Africa Green and Keep it Black”

Our motto is a call to action, urging Africans to take pride in their natural and cultural heritage, and to work together to conserve and promote it. “Keep Africa Green” refers to the importance of environmental conservation, sustainable development, and protecting Africa’s natural resources. “Keep it Black” is a celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage, and a recognition of the importance of preserving and promoting African culture, traditions, and identity.

Our slogan “My Culture My Nature”

Concept: “My Culture My Nature” – Embracing Africa’s Rich Heritage

Meaning: The slogan “My Culture My Nature” is a powerful expression of the inextricable link between African culture and the natural environment. It recognizes that Africa’s rich cultural heritage is deeply rooted in its natural surroundings, and that the preservation of one is intimately tied to the preservation of the other.

Interpretation: When we say “My Culture My Nature”, we mean:

• My culture is a part of my natural identity
• My natural environment shapes my cultural heritage
• Preserving my culture means preserving my natural environment
• Celebrating my culture means celebrating my natural surroundings

Integration: As Hike Africa, our mission is to promote tourism, peace, and sustainable development across Africa. The slogan “My Culture My Nature” resonates deeply with our mission, as we recognize that Africa’s natural beauty and cultural richness are intertwined. By embracing the slogan “My Culture My Nature”, we aim to:

• Promote cross-cultural understanding and exchange among African nations
• Celebrate Africa’s rich cultural diversity and natural heritage
• Support sustainable tourism development that preserves Africa’s natural environment and cultural traditions
• Foster a sense of pride and identity among Africans, recognizing the value of their cultural and natural heritage

Call to Action:

We invite all African hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, African National leaders, Tourism and Cultural leaders to join Hike Africa, and be part of a movement that promotes tourism, peace, and sustainable development across the continent. Together, we can:

• Promote Africa’s natural and cultural heritage
• Foster unity and cooperation among African nations
• Support sustainable tourism development and environmental conservation
• Celebrate African culture and identity

Join us, and let’s work together to keep Africa green and keep it black! Join us at Hike Africa, and let’s embark on a journey to celebrate and preserve Africa’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Remember, “My Culture My Nature” is not just a slogan – it’s a way of life.