For hosts & operators

Keep 100% of what you charge.

Cabana takes no commission from hosts, operators or drivers. You set your price, the guest pays it, and you receive all of it. Listing is free and there is no exclusivity requirement.

0%commission, always
Freeto list
Noexclusivity required
M-Pesaand mobile money payouts

The direct answer

Listing on Cabana is free and Cabana takes 0% commission on bookings. A host charging US$50 a night receives US$50 a night. There is no exclusivity clause, so you can list on Cabana alongside any other platform.

What commission costs a host over a year

Monthly grossAt 15%At 20%On Cabana
US$500−US$900/yr−US$1,200/yrUS$0
US$1,000−US$1,800/yr−US$2,400/yrUS$0
US$2,500−US$4,500/yr−US$6,000/yrUS$0
US$5,000−US$9,000/yr−US$12,000/yrUS$0

Commission rates vary by platform and market; 15–25% is the common band for accommodation and tour inventory.

What you can list

Short-stay apartments, serviced flats, villas, guesthouses and rooms. Safaris, game drives, guided tours and day trips. Vehicles for self-drive or with a driver. Airport transfers and rides. Event tickets. Restaurant delivery. Products. If you provide a service a traveller in Africa would book, it can be listed.

Getting paid

Payouts settle through M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or bank transfer depending on your market. Guests can pay by mobile money or card, so you are not losing bookings to a payment method your guests do not have.

Getting a listing live

Create an account, add the listing with photos and your price, get verified, and go live. Verification exists so guests can book with confidence — it protects the hosts already on the platform as much as the guests.

Keep 100% of what you charge: frequently asked

How much does it cost to list on Cabana?
Nothing. Listing is free and Cabana takes 0% commission on bookings. You keep the full price you set.
Do I have to list exclusively with Cabana?
No. There is no exclusivity requirement. Many hosts list on Cabana alongside other platforms and move repeat guests to the zero-commission channel.
How and when do I get paid?
Through M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money or bank transfer, depending on your market.
What can I list?
Property, vehicles, tours and safaris, transfers, event tickets, food and products — any travel-related service across Africa.
Which countries can I list in?
Any of the 54 African countries.
How does Cabana make money if it takes no commission?
Optional paid placement and value-added services, not a cut of bookings.

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Free to list. Zero commission. Keep 100% of every booking.

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