Our Room Rates Update 2025
The world has changed a lot in the last 12 months from an economics perspective. Wild devaluation of the USD and we’re moving into a new global economic chapter. As most of our guests are from Europe we are updating…
Best Flight Deals to Kenya from Europe, SE.Asia & USA 22/09/2025
We hunted around all the key routes from Europe, US and even Bangkok and DeNaang.
Nomading in Kenya, Not For Everyone (But Maybe For You)
Kenya, is a relatively new nomad destination. This is an honest run through of why you'll like it and why it might not a good fit for you.
Last Call Summer 2025: Our Guide to Whats On in Kenya
The summer is almost over. Here's our guide to music, tech and cultural events in Kenya for Sept-Dec 2025.
Work Exchange for Professional Photographers and Videographers
We trade beds for bangers. We love working with talented photographers and videographers who can capture the real magic of Skippers and the Kenyan coast. If you’re a pre-screened guest with a solid portfolio, we offer discounted or comped stays…
Low-Lift Volunteering For DNs @ Skippers – Cowork, Chill, Give Back
TL;DR Swap 2-4 flexi hours a day (4–5 days /wk) for a free beach-town studio, meals, gym and a coworking access at Skippers Coliving, Diani Beach. Min stay 2 months. The craic We’re looking for someone to be a community…
DNs x Kenyan Students: Give Back Without Going Full Volunteer Mode
TL;DR We are based in a very trad area. The idea of working in a digital career, remotely or anything like that isn’t even on the radar of kids and parents where we are. So…. We’re launching a school outreach…
ETA Kenya Visa Application Guide and Tips
There are usually very few things that can go wrong with your ETA Kenya eVisa application. In general they are processed within a few days of submission. That said things can go wrong….here’s how to avoid it. What you need…
Skippers Volunteer Programme v0.2
I previously drafted an impact programme in 2022 and so far we’ve made little to no progress on it. I still want to try and help set a better example of how a business can have a positive social impact.…
The Puppies and Kittens of Skippers
A quick warning that this post is about some of our pets at Skippers and that it’s not an entirely happy story for all the characters. The question has been asked of me a few times whether we’re running a…