Lisa Christoffersen is a third-generation Tanzanian-born Danish Citizen, who grew up on the foothills of Mt. In 1974 she returned to Denmark with her family, but at the age of 22, she packed up 22 suitcases and bought a one-way ticket back to Africa. Since that fateful return journey home, Lisa has crossed the continent and explored every avenue, from business to the African bush. Lisa has a succe
ssful and internationally recognized career as an interior designer and African Art Dealer, based out of her celebrated ‘Home Gallery’ in Nairobi. Her life on the African continent led to the self-publication of ‘The Bush Friendly Guide for Girls’, considered the most comprehensive living safari guidebook to Kenya, its success led to a second edition printed in 2008. She was also a freelance writer for ‘Travel Africa Magazine for several years. In addition to her many other activities, Lisa also guides safaris into the African bush. She also wrote a children's book, titled "A Monkey's Guide She is currently authoring a book about her successful battle with Cancer and how that experience changed her life. Lisa is also a world-famous designer of hand-painted African-inspired Pashmina shawls, items worn by celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Jane Seymour, Rachel Weiss, Jessica Simpson, and others. Following in the footsteps of her father, Lisa has been an active participant in rallies across the country, and in 2020 launched, "The Lioness Rally" - Kenya's first female-only rally event at Kasarani Stadium to help build awareness and foster opportunities for women in motorsport. In 2022 alongside her good friend and Navigator Pauline Sheghu, Chui Racing Team & Mobius Motors, became the only team in Africa to qualify for the Rebelle Rally in the USA. An international 4x4 eight-day motorsport event in California, that champions women drivers across the globe. Lisa speaks five languages and has two children, Savanna and Zak. Lisa has since continued with renewed passion on her quest to explore the continent and inspire others with the lessons Africa has to impart.
