AfricaNomads Base

Your year-round home for coliving, remote work, and slow travel across Africa 

Designed for digital nomads, remote workers, and long-term travellers, AfricaNomads Base offers beautifully designed coliving homes open all year round in some of Africa's most inspiring destinations. Move in, connect with a welcoming community, and enjoy reliable workspaces, comfortable accommodation, and everything you need to live and work remotely with ease. Whether you're staying for a few weeks or several months, our homes provide the flexibility, comfort, and local connections that make slow travel across Africa simple, productive, and unforgettable.


Addis Ababa: Dec 27 - Ongoing

Ethiopian Christmas Special

Nairobi: Jan 10 - Ongoing

A gateway into Africa’s energy, creativity, and movement



Join the East African Route

Join a curated coliving journey through East Africa's most inspiring destinations

Watamu: Jan 31 - Feb 28

Quietly vibrant, coastal, and full of wonder

Lamu Island: Feb 28 - March 28

Timeless, soulful, and deeply rooted

Expedition: Lamu Island - Zanzibar: March 25 - March 29

Ocean-led, adventurous, and truly off the map

Zanzibar: March 28 - April 25

Warm ocean, white sand beaches, and a slower pace of life

Nairobi: April 25 - May 23

A gateway into Africa’s energy, creativity, and movement

Kigali: May 23 - June 20

Remote, grounded, and quietly powerful

And for the end of the year...


A different way to experience Africa


AfricaNomads was created to experience Africa differently.Not through curated comfort or familiar bubbles, but through real places, real people, and real connection.We are a community of remote workers who choose to travel slower, stay longer, and go deeper into the destinations we visit.After years working in hospitality across the continent, we built the kind of experience we were always looking for but could never find.



On one of the activities for digital nomads in Diani we visit this majestic baobabs right on the beach!
Best places to work from in Diani as a Digital Nomad
A day at the beach with AfricaNomads in the Lamu Island Retreat

Join the community


Discover the heart of AfricaNomads: we are a vibrant community where weekly dinners, shared explorations, and weekend adventures await. We're here to make every moment count. From touchdown to departure, we've got you covered. Our hassle-free experiences ensure every moment is worry-free from the minute you land.


This is Africa, with us

Is this for you?



✓ You’re curious, open, and adaptable

✓ You value experience over comfort

✓ You want connection, not just convenience

✓ You’re interested in Africa, much more than just the surface

✓ You care about your impact when traveling and want to do it well

✓ You’re tired of moving too fast and want something more real


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It might not be for you...



✕ You need things to feel familiar

✕ You prefer staying inside an expat bubble

✕ You’re looking for a resort-style experience

✕ You’re not open to different cultures and ways of living

✕ You’re not comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone

✕ You’re not curious about slower rhythms and different ways of living




How is our daily schedule? 

These are our breakfast at the AfricaNomads retreats

Experience the daily rhythm of life with AfricaNomads, the days begin with a taste of Swahili hospitality. Wake up to a freshly prepared breakfast infused with local flavors. Grab your laptop and choose your workspace – whether it's the comfort of the house or the laid-back ambiance of a beachfront café, where sandy feet and ocean breezes inspire productivity. 

Weekly we gather for our renowned Communal Dinner, where you'll savor the diverse flavors of Swahili cuisine.  Spontaneous hangouts are common daily, there's always someone ready to meet. We are also sunset chasers and love to meet over a drink as we see the day go by!

Best places to go as a Digital Nomad in Africa
Where to go as a Digital Nomad in Kenya?

When the weekend arrives, leave the planning to us! Saturdays and Sundays are dedicated to immersive programs designed to showcase the best of the local community and to discover the areas. From visiting empowerment projects to participating in conservation programs. We also love sailing and discover the surroundings, so get ready for some snorkelling and days under the sun! 

Program for digital nomads in Kenya coliving
Best colivings in Africa for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers
Digital Nomads in Africa as they travel in Lamu Island

What do we offer

Accommodation in private room in our AfricaNomads homes

Airport transfers

Good relaiable wifi & Starlink in our main house

Local SIM Card locaded with data so you can work on the go & back-up power solutions

Daily breakfast & Weekly Communal Dinner

Optional weekend activities - the longer you stay the more you will explore!

 Local hosts and activities organizers

Join a community of remote workers and digital nomads

Optional getaways designed for our coliving community

Our stays start at 440 USD per week, you are able to make it a hassle-free experience by adding your breakfast, laundry and airport transfers. Enjoy the best of each location and immerse yourself in the real Swahili culture. Our program includes a weekly comunal dinner & weekly gatherings where we get the community together and plan the week ahead :)

A delicious breakfast served in Aquarius Kitchen in the Digital Nomad Retreat
We love visiting Nyla's Place when our Digital Nomads visit us in Kenya!
Best places in Africa to work as a Digital Nomad. Work from a boat!
The digital nomad community is the heart of AfricaNomads

Why with us?

Welcome or Karibu (how we would say here!) to the heart of AfricaNomads: a community that feels like family. 

Here, you’ll find more than just a place to stay; you’ll discover meaningful connections, shared experiences, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that truly feels like home. We love meeting local communities, contributing to their growth, and building bonds that last beyond the journey. Here, you’ll find more than just a place to stay; you’ll discover meaningful connections, shared experiences, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that truly feels like home. We love above all meeting local communities, contributing to their growth, and building bonds that last beyond the journey.

Deserted beach picnic with AfricaNomads
Retreat Host mingling in our Retreat Events. Photography from Monia Antolini
Digital Nomdas on excursion in Kenya with AfricaNomads
There are fantastic artists in Kenya and here we meet at one of the events in Lamu Island

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