Watamu
Kenya
Sep 8 - Oct 6, 2023
Experience Kenya with the Tribe
Join us as we explore Kenya's stunning natural beauty, rich cultural diversity, and abundant wildlife. Go on safari, hike up mountains or along the coast, go scuba or sky diving, and connect with locals to experience the vibrant culture this country has to offer - it hardly gets any more adventurous on a chapter than Kenya!
1. Take a Boat Ride on Mida Creek
This beautiful lagoon is surrounded by mangroves. Spot different bird species and a crocodile or two.
2. Relax on Watamu Beach
Watamu is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches. Take a relaxing walk, swim, or sunbathe on the beach.
3. Visit the Gede Ruins
These ruins were once an ancient city built in the 13th century, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ruins, including the Swahili mosque and palace.
4. Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
This is a unique way to see the Kenyan landscape and wildlife. Take a hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara or Amboseli and enjoy the views.
5. Volunteer With a Local Charity
There are many organizations in Kenya that work to support the local communities and wildlife. Volunteer with a charity and make a difference in people's lives.
6. Relax on Diani Beach
Diani is a beautiful beach on the Indian Ocean. Relax on the white sand, swim or scuba dive in the warm waters, take a boat trip, try kite surfing or sky diving.
7. Go on Safari
Lions and rhinos and zebras - oh my! Kenya is famous for its wildlife and is home to many national parks, including the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo.
8. Visit Lake Nakuru National Park
This national park is home to thousands of pink flamingos, as well as rhinos, zebras, and giraffes. Go on safari and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Our Home in Watamu
Watamu
5 Villas
21 members
50 mbps
Villa Type 1
Villa Type 2
Villa Type 3
Highlights
Our Coliving home will be in Watamu, an authentic village situated on the spectacular Indian Ocean. It's a mix of a traditional Bantu village, meets little Italy, meets Swahili. A blue paradise offering just the right amount of calm and adventure. This chapter is perfect for beach lovers, sunny days, and quiet nights. The accommodation is great for epic group dinners and amazing group activities.
We have five stunning villas all within one minute walk from each other. All villas come with a pool , washer, and generator, as well as indoor and outdoor living and dining rooms. They are also a five minute walk from a pretty white sand beach. All rooms are ensuite and have a small desk and chair.
Our shared rooms will come with the benefit of AC.
This chapter might not be for people seeking to party, who want the hustle of cities or who are seeking the comfort of high-end restaurants or cafes on every street corner.
Good to Know
This is going to be our first time in Watamu: Expect weekends filled with local drumming sounds, sunset dhow boat experiences, cultural immersions, ancient Swahili ruins trip, group family dinners at local restaurants, dance nights in town or even a Safari.
With Watamu being a coastal village, sometimes we experience power outages. Due to this, we always provide personal data hotspots in the main work areas to ensure you're covered in the case of dropouts. Therefore we recommend this chapter for members with a work schedule that is not heavily relying on calls. We do have 50mbps WiFi (the average in Mombasa is 8mbps), just be prepared that the bandwidth might vary throughout the day.
Bring a go with the flow attitude. Watamu has a wonderful slow paced vibe, much like any laid back coastal town. Things might not always go to plan, but we can assure you, you will have more beautiful experiences by learning to let loose and enjoy it for what it is.
Having a car is helpful but not the only way to get around. There are taxis available locally at affordable rates, and there are also more local transportation options available. This includes TukTuks, three-wheeled enclosed bikes, and motorbikes that are locally referred to as a Bajaj. Bikes can be hired locally and are a fantastic way of exploring the surrounding area.
Join Us in Kenya
Learn more about how WiFi Tribe Chapter prices work:
Member
Joining your 1st or 2nd Chapter
$2,570
Private room
$1,590
Shared room
Nomad
Joining your 3rd or 4th Chapter
$2,270
Private room
$1,390
Shared room
Citizen
Joining your 5th or 6th Chapter
$2,070
Private room
$1,290
Shared room
Veteran
Joining your 7th Chapter then for life
$1,970
Private room
$1,190
Shared room
Sep 8 - Oct 6, 2023
Open to current WiFi Tribe members only.
Not a member? Apply here.
A few spots are set aside to build a more balanced community on the ground, with a mix of genders, nationalities, ethnicities, and member experience levels. All shared rooms are between two or three people of the same self-identified gender.
Not a Travel Program, a Community
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Kenya Chapter FAQs
Find all general booking FAQs here and Chapter-specific information below.
Chapter Payments (please be aware of the changes for all 2023 Chapters):
- Booking requests will receive a link to finalize your booking to pay the full Chapter price payment
- The final full payment is due 8 weeks prior to the Chapter starting. (Note: this means you’ll have from the time of booking until 8 weeks out to submit the full Chapter payment)
- If your full payment is not received 8 weeks before the Chapter start date, your deposit will be forfeited and spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the Chapter start date will pay the full Chapter price at booking
Cancellations (please be aware of the new policy for 2023 trips):
The following cancellation policy applies:
- Once the final price and accommodation details are announced, early bookers have 7 days to confirm their booking. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
- You have a 48-hour grace period to cancel a trip booking and not forfeit your deposit. If a booking is cancelled within 48 hours, the deposit will be released for a future trip.
- You have 1 cancellation per membership year where the forfeiture of the deposit is waived and the deposit released for a future trip.
- Cancelling 6+ weeks before arrival: 100% refund of the final payment. Your deposit is forfeited if you reconfirmed an early booking or if you didn’t cancel within the 48-hour grace period. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
- Cancelling 4-6 weeks before arrival: 50% refund of the final payment. Your deposit is forfeited if you reconfirmed an early booking or if you didn’t cancel within the 48-hour grace period. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
- Cancelling less than 4 weeks before arrival: No refund. Your deposit is forfeited if you reconfirmed an early booking or if you didn’t cancel within the 48-hour grace period. Otherwise, the deposit is released for a future booking.
Closest airport: Malindi Airport. The easiest way to get to Watamu is by plane. Kenya Airways, Jambo Jet, AirKenya and Fly560 all offer daily flights to Malindi Airport, from which Watamu is about a 30-minute drive away. Cabs should cost you between 2,000-3,000 shillings.
The address of our coliving home will be shared about 4 weeks before we arrive.
See our COVID guidelines and procedures here.
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