You feel called to Africa but need a trusted way to begin
Coming to Kenya is an exciting journey, yet it can feel overwhelming too. You might be wondering where to stay, who to trust, and how to prepare well for a new culture. It is natural to want clear guidance and support before you even arrive.
Gateway Africa replaces uncertainty with a soft landing, connecting you to local life through trusted relationships so you can arrive in peace.
How we walk beside you
Gateway Africa helps you prepare with clear guidance, trusted local support, and a culturally honoring approach so you can enter Kenya with more confidence and peace.
Who we serve
Gateway Africa is for people seeking a safe, guided, and culturally honoring way into Kenya. We provide a bridge for those who value trusted local connections and clear guidance.
Travelers
First-time visitors seeking a safe, guided entry into Kenya.
Ministers
Faith-filled leaders coming to serve, connect, or discern their future in Kenya.
Families
Families looking for a soft landing during a visit, extended stay, or new long-term home.
Business Builders
Founders and marketplace leaders exploring new opportunities in Kenya with wisdom and trusted support.
Entrepreneurs
Creators, coaches, founders, and business builders exploring life or work in Kenya.
Visionaries
People carrying a heart for Africa who need a trusted place to begin.
Choose Your Starting Point
Start with a consultation if you need clarity. Choose trip coordination if you are ready to prepare for your arrival in Kenya with trusted local support.
1 hr
150 US dollars
1 hr
300 US dollars
How it works
Book
Choose the consultation or coordination path that fits your season.
Share
Tell us your hopes, dates, concerns, and what kind of trusted support you are looking for.
Prepare
Receive clear guidance and recommendations through trusted local connections in Kenya.
Arrive
Step into Kenya with peace, clarity, and a soft landing in place.
Meet Rachel
Hi, I’m Rachel Castille, founder of Gateway Africa. I’m an American living in Nairobi, Kenya, and I understand both the excitement and uncertainty that can come with entering a new country, culture, and assignment. Gateway Africa was born from a desire to help people land with clarity, honor, safety, and trusted relationships, beginning here in Kenya.
Rachel Castille
The Bigger Vision
Gateway Africa is beginning with consultation and coordination services in Kenya, but the larger vision is a trusted hospitality, relocation, marketplace, and partnership ecosystem across Africa. We are building slowly, prayerfully, and with people of integrity.
Questions Before You Book
Is this the right fit?
Gateway Africa is for travelers, families, and leaders who want a safe, guided, and culturally honoring way to enter Kenya with the help of trusted local connections.
Is this only for those moving?
Not at all. Whether you are here for a short trip or a new season of life, I help you discern the right level of support you need to arrive well.
Do you handle the bookings for me?
I coordinate and connect you with trusted local providers for your stay and travel. My heart is to guide and prepare you, ensuring you have a soft landing through people I know and trust, rather than acting as a standard travel agency.
What does the coordination fee cover?
The $300 USD fee covers our guidance, planning, and coordination support. Vendor costs, housing, meals, transportation, activities, and third-party services are paid separately to the providers.
Can I start with just a talk?
Yes. Many people begin with a Consultation to find clarity and ask questions. From there, we can decide together if full coordination is what you need to feel at peace.
Is this only for Kenya?
Currently, we focus on Kenya, with Nairobi as our main home. Our hope is to eventually offer this same trusted bridge and soft landing in other African nations.
When should we start?
It is best to reach out 4–6 weeks before you plan to arrive. If you are traveling sooner, please still send a message and I will do my best to support you.
Need help choosing the right service?
Use this form for brief booking questions only. For personalized guidance about Kenya, relocation, travel, ministry, business, or coordination support, please book a Gateway Africa Consultation.
Email: connect.gatewayafrica@gmail.com
Location: Nairobi, Kenya