Kenya
Kenya Edition- August 10th-31st, 2025
Join us in Watamu, Kenya, where Mara Masai safari meets white sandy beaches for a once-in-a-lifetime remote work adventure!
BOOK YOUR TRIPOverview
Embark on a unique journey to discover Kenya's wonders. Enjoy sea-side views, cultural immersions, and the world's best safari — a paradise experience.
Highlights
What's Included
What's Included
Coliving in private accommodation with en suite bathroom
2x yoga classes a week
Curated events itinerary
Idyllic location on the coast of Watamu
Local data sims for personal hot spot
Large communal kitchen
Onsite pool
Onsite community manager
Airport pickup and drop off
Guest led workshops
Excursions (additional cost)
Group family dinners (additional cost)
Access to the whole private villa for our guests
Mutliple working spaces around the property
Access to a private Slack channel with over 700+ worldwide members
Not Included In The Price
Flights
Food & beverage
Local trasportation
Accommodation
First Floor King room- Ocean Zuri
This room is location on the first floor in the main Ocean Zuri villa, with a king sized bed, ensuite bathroom, working desk and fan. (Style of room may vary)
FROM$2,650.00/pp
Ground Floor King Bedroom- Ocean Zuri
This room is location on the ground floor in the main Ocean Zuri villa, with a king sized bed, ensuite bathroom, working desk and fan. (Style of room may vary)
FROM$2,550.00/pp
Ground Floor King Bedroom- Ocean Zuri Bungalow
This room is location on in the 2 bedroom bungalow, poolside of the main Ocean Zuri villa, with a king sized bed, ensuite bathroom, working desk and fan. This room shares a kitchen, living and dining area with just one other guest and has access to all main communal areas in Ocean Zuri. (Style of room may vary)
FROM$2,550.00/pp
COUPLE in Ground Floor King Bedroom- Ocean Zuri [DUPLICATE]
This room is location on the ground floor in the main Ocean Zuri villa, with a king sized bed, ensuite bathroom, working desk and fan. (Style of room may vary)
FROM$3,060.00/pp
Your accommodation for the trip
Noma's Kenya Edition Villa
Join us in March for an unforgettable remote work experience at our stunning complex in Watamu, Kenya. This complex of private villas features spacious rooms, a private pool, a garden, expansive outdoor patios perfect for work and relaxation.
Each villa has its own kitchen, living and dining area and each private bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. With classy furnishings, artistic decor, and the sound of the waves, Baobab Village provides the perfect escape for remote workers looking to balance productivity and relaxation.
Trip tips
Bring a go with the flow attitude
Watamu means land of the sweet people in Swahili. This name exemplifies it’s meandering and peaceful vibe, and is one of the most beautiful coastal villages in the world. Things might not always go exactly as planned, but we can assure you, the beauty of the land will support you to embrace the natural spontaneity and joyousness of the people.
Do you have heavy bandwidth requirements?
With Watamu being on a peninsular, sometimes we experience power outages. Due to this, we always provide personal data hotspots to ensure you're covered in the case of dropouts. If you have the type of job that requires uninterrupted super fast connection for the whole work day, then perhaps one of our other locations would be better suited for you. An alternative we suggest If you have heavy bandwidth requirement and need a strong direct line from the modem to your laptop we recommend bringing an ethernet cable and adaptor for your laptop.
FAQs
What are the working spaces like?
There is a large coworking table on the property, as well as desks in rooms to work from, for more privacy.
How fast is the Wifi?
There is 50-100mps covering the villa. The wifi is strong. however dropouts may occur due to the resort being on a peninsular.
We provide local data personal data sims to ensure that you can stay connected during calls and offsite.
If you require strong, uninterrupted connection for the full work day, then perhaps another one of our Noma locations would be better suited to you.
What is the COVID 19 policy in the country?
Visitors without a vaccine certificate must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. Foreign visitors should take the PCR test no more than 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
How can I do my laundry?
There is an onsite laundry service, or multiple locations around town that can do your laundry if you opt for this.
Can I cook my own food?
Yes there is a communal kitchen onsite as well as a restaurant.
What is a typical week?
A typical week in Watamu is a great mixture of productivity and focused work hours, wellness, skill sharing and letting loose on the weekends with fun nights out. Expect weekend excursions like boat trips, cultural immersions, nature walks, beach visits.
How many people are on the trip?
9 people will be on this Kenya Edition if all single.
Do we need to attend all events?
No! None of the events are compulsory. We include events that suit everyone and help to create bonds within the community. We suggest that everyone attends the family dinner as its a great way to meet the whole group and welcome any new arrivals, but you can opt out if you'd like.
Do I need a job to come?
Yes you do need to be working on a project or your job to join. We are a community that host and facilitate remote workers all around the world bringing a change to their 9-5 work schedule.
What flights are needed to get there?
The closes airport is Malindi which you can fly into from major international airports Nairobi and Mombasa.
How about local transportation?
There are tuktuk and boda (motorcycle) drivers available all over town and can be arranged for you to get around. They are super affordable and safe.
Where is the nearest hospital/medical centre
There are doctors in Watamu town (5 minutes from Temple Point) and the hospital is in Malindi, approx 30 minute drive away.
What is the cancellation policy?
Any cancellation of reservations or portions of reservations MUST be received in writing.
● 60 days or more prior to arrival = 100% refund of deposit, less 20% cancellation fee (of total trip price) + US$100 processing fee.
● 0 - 60 days prior to arrival = No refund
● No show = No refund
● All shared accommodation is non transferable
Due to the above it is HIGHLY recommended that all clients purchase “trip cancellation insurance” in order to cover a possible cancellation of 60 days or less of your itinerary.