Where is 2027 taking us?

Live and work from different corners of the continent, one destination at a time

Each destination runs for a limited time.
You join for a few weeks or longer, depending on your plans.

We set up the homes, the workspaces, and the local connections before you arrive.
Everything is built from experience, shaped by years in hospitality and a deep understanding of the places we choose.

You don’t need to figure things out.
You just step into it. 

N o t   f o r   e v e r y o n e .   E x a c t l y   r i g h t   f o r   s o m e.

🏡 100+ Remote Workers Hosted • 🌎 40+ Nationalities • ⭐ 5-Star Guest Rating

 

Our destinations

Addis Ababa: Dec 27 - Ongoing

Ethiopian Christmas Special. Raw, intense, and deeply cultural. A city you'll never forget

Nairobi: Jan 10 - Ongoing

Africa's most exciting city for creativity, culture, and connection

Watamu: Jan 31 - Feb 28

Quietly vibrant, coastal, and full of wonder

Lamu Island: Feb 28 - March 28

Step back in time. No cars, ocean breezes, donkeys, and slow living

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

Ocean-led, adventurous, and truly off the map

Zanzibar: March 28 - April 25

Turquoise waters, Swahili culture, and island life at its best

Nairobi: April 25 - May 23

Africa's most exciting city for creativity, culture, and connection


Kigali: May 23 - June 20

Remote, grounded, and quietly powerful

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

What it feels like

It's the dinners that turn into conversations you didn't expect.

It's saying yes to things you normally wouldn't.

It's exploring places you would never have found alone.

A slow morning in Lamu.

A rooftop evening in Zanzibar.

Feeling the vast emptiness in the Danakil Desert in Ethiopia.

A conversation that changes your perspective.

The kind of travel that stays with you long after you leave.

Deserted beach picnic with AfricaNomads
Retreat Host mingling in our Retreat Events. Photography from Monia Antolini
Digital Nomdas on excursion in Kenya with AfricaNomads



This is Africa, with us



You'll probably love AfricaNomads if...

✅ You're curious about the world and want to experience Africa more deeply.

You value genuine connection as much as comfort.

✅ You enjoy working remotely while discovering new cultures.

✅ You believe travel is about belonging, not just ticking places off a list.



Probably not for you if...


❌ You want every day planned for you.

❌ You're looking for an all-inclusive luxury resort.

❌ You'd rather stay within familiar expat communities.

❌ You prefer staying inside your comfort zone.



Life in Africa

Experience the AfricaNomads way. Our curated coliving spaces are your gateway to discovering Africa beyond the typical tourist trail. From vibrant cities and idyllic islands to remote coastlines and breathtaking landscapes, every destination invites you to experience a different side of the continent.

Life here moves at a different pace. Everyone follows their own schedule, balancing work with exploration, community, and downtime. Between meetings and deadlines, there's always time to discover local markets, spend an afternoon by the ocean, share a meal with new friends, or simply slow down and enjoy everyday life in Africa.

Unlike traditional travel, we encourage you to stay long enough to become part of each destination. We recommend spending at least one or two months with us, giving yourself the time to build meaningful connections, discover local communities, support independent businesses, and experience Africa beyond a short visit.

Whether you're working remotely, launching your next project, or simply looking for a different way to travel, AfricaNomads offers a seamless experience so you can focus on what matters most: living well, connecting deeply, and discovering the incredible diversity of East Africa.


Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Every AfricaNomads stay includes:


Stay

🏡 Private room

📶 Reliable WiFi & Starlink

📱 Local SIM card

Community

🍽 Weekly community dinner

🧘 Curated activities

🤝 Local hosts

Peace of mind

⚡ Backup power

🛜 Every home tested for remote work

📍 Local recommendations


Stays start from 440 USD per week, depending on the destination.

You can keep it simple or add extras like breakfast, laundry, and airport transfers to make it fully seamless.

Everything is designed so you can focus on what matters: your work, your community, and experiencing Africa.

How is a day with AfricaNomads? 

These are our breakfast at the AfricaNomads retreats

Experience the daily rhythm of life with AfricaNomads, the days begin with a taste of African 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 the various African cuisines.  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! 

What a typical week looks like

Program for digital nomads in Kenya coliving

Stay a little longer.


Some people come for two weeks

Many stay for a month

Most stay two or three months

Some end up changing their plans entirely


Once you find your rhythm here, leaving becomes the hardest part.

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 AfricaNomads?                               More than just a place to stay

Most people join us for Africa. They stay for the people.

AfricaNomads is built around genuine connection. Shared dinners. Local friendships. Experiences that aren't manufactured, but happen naturally when curious people spend time together.

You'll leave with more than photos. You'll leave with stories, friendships, and a completely different perspective of Africa.


There are fantastic artists in Kenya and here we meet at one of the events in Lamu Island

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