Meet the family at AfricaNomads
At Africa Nomads, we offer immersive Pop-up Coliving Experiences across Africa with a welcoming host family. Unlike traditional colivings that just provide a place to stay and the occasional yoga class, we’re here to curate your experience—not just give directions. Our immersive approach is curated because we—the local hosts—are there to guide and shape the adventure. We help you uncover hidden gems, connect with the community, and fully immerse yourself in local culture.
Weekdays are relaxed, allowing time to work or unwind, while weekends are packed with bigger, curated experiences like sailing, remote beach trips, or spotting elephants. We also have a weekly scheduled dinner, but you’ll find most guests hanging out every day. Your Africa Nomads hosts, Alejandra and Steve, will also be living in the coliving home or just a stone’s throw away in one of their Airbnbs, and they’re there to help shape your experience. The program is designed to give you as much solo or together time as you need, so you can decide what you want your day or week to look like. Perfect for digital nomads and slow travelers, our coliving lets you live like a local while enjoying the freedom to explore.
We create an environment where guests feel like family, whether we’re sharing meals or grabbing a cocktail by the pool. But there’s always room for privacy when you need it.
At Africa Nomads, you’re not just a visitor—you’re part of the journey, with hosts eager to curate and share the best of Africa.
Your host family
About Pepe
I am a traveler at heart, a powerful soul, and a blend of cultures. I’m East African, with a mix of Kenyan and Tanzanian heritage, and I grew up in both the coastal and eastern parts of Kenya. My diverse career has kept me grounded and passionate; I’ve worked across various industries in both Africa and Europe, but my true passions lie in two fields: hospitality and international humanitarian aid. I believe the beauty of life is found in living in the moment—what matters is today, not tomorrow. Through my travels, I’ve gained valuable insights that I’m eager to share with like-minded digital nomads and travelers. My last adventure was climbing K2 in Pakistan. I’m also a passionate sailor, currently training to navigate traditional Mozambique dhows. I’ve enjoyed several sailing trips from Lamu to Zanzibar and throughout the Lamu archipelago. For the past five years, I’ve made Lamu my home, honing my sailing skills as I continue to learn and grow. In addition to sailing, I run a rooftop café and coworking space in Lamu with all my staff been local women who I have trained and mentored. I invite you to share your experiences with me, learn from one another, and perhaps even join me for a sailing adventure!
About Alejandra
I’m a mix of Chilean and German, raised in Spain, and I’ve been in love with Africa for 15 years. I’ve spent 5 years in Kenya, worked in Botswana managing and hosting safaris, and managed hotels in Tanzania, Zanzibar and South Africa. My background is all about hotel management and hospitality, but my true passion is travel, diving, and exploring different cultures. That’s what brought me to Africa in the first place. I came for a 6-month adventure and never left. Now, 15 years later, I’m still here, living in Lamu, Kenya, and finally doing my favorite thing! Excited to share Africa's beauty, culture, and magic with others.
About Steve
I’m Kenyan, born and raised in Nairobi, with a background in hospitality. Naturally, I speak Swahili and would be happy to teach you a few phrases while you’re here. I’ve worked in hotels running the Front Office departments, but what I love most is introducing people to my culture. I’m also into fast cars, but my favorite part of Kenya is definitely the people. You’ll find that Kenyans are incredibly hospitable, always ready to chat and make you feel at home. I moved to Lamu, Kenya, during COVID, and now it’s my home—I can’t wait to show you why this corner, and many other parts of Kenya are so special.
About Bongo
Hey guys, I’m Bongo! If you’ve seen any AfricaNomads pictures, chances are you’ve already spotted me. If you decide to book, you’ll be seeing a lot more of me! I’m a Doberman-Rottweiler mix, and I’m here to help you explore. Whether we’re walking the beaches or hanging out at the coliving home, I’ll be right there with you, keeping things fun and lively. My mom and dad are Alejandra and Steve (yep, they’re a couple, even if they don’t always tell people right away). We live in Lamu, Kenya, and I’m still a pup—just 1.5 years old. They found me through a friend who had 17 dogs! It was a little crowded, so Steve and Alejandra decided to take me in. I couldn’t have asked for a better family!
About the founders
About Ana
I am Ana, a Spaniard living on the North coast of Kenya for the last 10 years. I deeply believe that life is a journey, whether you move or not, and there is nothing I like more than mixing with the people I meet while traveling/living, learning from each experience: See, respect and understand is my motto. Travel slowly, enjoying every step, and knowing the reality behind each place is what I aim for. After all those years I am still amazed by how incredible this country is and its amazing cultures, tribes, traditions, etc. that from AfricaNomads we will be happy to share with you.
We are Ana and Alejandra, the founders of AfricaNomads, a coliving destination for Digital Nomads who want to explore the amazing African continent.
We have been living in Africa for 15 years, and we have travelled extensively in East and Southern Africa. We have a vast knowledge of the culture, wildlife and attractions of this diverse and beautiful region. We are now based in Kenya, where we have established the first Digital Nomad community in East Africa.
Our mission is to bring Digital Nomads and remote workers together as a community in Africa and help them discover the wonders of this continent. We believe in slow and sustainable travel, cross-cultural exchange, and promoting education and equal opportunities for the local communities. We believe that together we are stronger and love creating networking opportunities, who knows? You might meet your next travel partner, the love of your life or find the right partnership you have always been looking for. If none of the above, you will surely leave feeling part of a new family, having gained knowledge on diverse areas and maybe discovered a little more about yourself!
We are currently hosting our colivings in the Kenyan Coast with Lamu island as our main base. Lamu is a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning beaches, ancient architecture and a rich Swahili culture. Here one feels like stepping back in time in this laid-back maze-street coastal town. We are also visiting Watamu and Diani in our retreats, the more well-known destinations along the Kenyan coast. We love all of them but Lamu is home.
We plan to expand our pop-up retreats and coliving / coworking sites to other African destinations soon and we are dreaming of some of our favourites: the white sand beaches of Zanzibar in Tanzania, the majestic Victoria Falls marking the border of Zambia & Zimbabwe, the mother city and vibrant life in Cape Town in South Africa, the pristine Okavango Delta - the biggest inland delta in the world and it’s fascinating wildlife, the red dunes of Namibia or a one-of-a-kind encounter with gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda. What about being able to visit our different destinations and work as you discover some of the best places africa has to offer?
Africa is the new emerging destination for digital nomads and remote workers and we want to bring you closer to it. Whether you travel solo or in a group, you will find a home away from home with us. You will also have the opportunity to go on safari, visit other destinations, enjoy nature, beach, hiking, sailing and more. Kenya has a lot to offer and so does the rest of Africa.
We are always looking for new partnerships with like-minded people who share our vision of bringing more Digital Nomads to Africa. If you are interested in joining us or collaborating with us, please get in touch.
