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Hello travelers! My name is Karen (Caribbean) and together with Jeff (Netherlands) and Simon (Kenya) we recently opened a cozy small-scale eco camp (sleeps 10) in the heart of Kenya's Maasailand, close to the world famous Masaai Mara National Reserve. Set in nature, our regular VIP's include Elephant, Zebra, Gazelles, Monkeys, Baboons Birds, Bushbabies and more!
High Season July-Dec. (excl. Nov.) : During this period we need help from someone with Hospitality Experience who can host international guests, help organize their activities, housekeeping, help manage 2-3 local staff & daily camp management, and a MUST is to cook simple but delicious meals (meat/veg/vgn), without an oven.
Low Season Jan.-Jun. (excl. Mar/Apr/May):
During this period we need photographers/videographers/graphic designers to help make promo vids, fliers, posters etc.
NOTE: you'll need to have your own equipment (go pro, laptop, wind jammer,voice recorder, cables,etc). We also do camp maintenance during this period and those with construction skills using wood/timber are also welcome.
NOTE: videographers/graphic designers etc. can also apply during high season.
Who you are: self-starter, kind, friendly, get-things-done attitude, organized, patient, people person, able to work independently with little to no supervision.
The skills you have: hosting guests, making/editing promo vids/photo's/fliers etc. for social media etc., construction using timber, problem solver, cooking.
Must love cats and know how to care for them!! We have 2 furbabies.
We're looking for a dedicated person to help out for a minimum of 14 days, maximum: however long you'd like to stay!
You'd sleep in one of our bush pods/tents share the toilets/showers, and enjoy 3 simple veg meals a day which you will prepare in the small kitchen. We have solar for fridge/freezer, laptop/phone charging.
We are seeking 1 volunteer. With prior approval we can host max. 2, sharing. (friends or couples)
We have 3 permanent staff working at the camp: 1 Caretaker, 1 Security, and 1 Maintenance person.
Karibu sana! Welkom! Welcome! Bienvenido! Bon Bini!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Pets
Sustainability
Culture
Farming
Charity work
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Hiking
Camping
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll learn about Maasai culture, the area's history, learn the skills of a Maasai Warrior (bow & arrow, spear throwing, wildlife tracking ,medicinal plants/herbs) and visit a traditional Maasai manyatta (homestead), go on nature walks with a Maasai warrior and much more!
You'll learn how to prepare local dishes, live amongst wildlife, and strengthen your interpersonal & cross-cultural skills.
Our local staff - and the community at large- are very keen to talk to foreigners and hear all about your life😁. They especially enjoy learning new work & life skills and are happy and proud to bring these new skills to their families and to the community at large.
Help
Hospitality Tourism: hosting guests, helping them plan their activities, cooking.
General: You'll be working with 2-3 local Maasai staff and learn about Africa's most iconic tribe as you share skills and exchange cultural chats and language!
Social Media: Making short promo videos/photo's/fliers etc. with your own equipment. Able to use Capcut/other video editing apps
We will not request any fees from Workawayers.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Maasai: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Accommodation
Sleeping options are clean, simple and safe. You'll sleep in a cozy Bush Pod (wooden hut) or large tent (all include bedding) whichever is available. As we are an eco camp and thus no piped water, you'll use clean shared dry (compost) toilets and super nice latrines with proper seats. We offer hot bucket showers to ease away the day's labors!
You get 3 simple veg/vgn meals a day which you will prepare in our basic kitchen (specialty/dietary foods, snacks, alcoholic beverages, cheese, juice/soda/milk are not catered for). Meat dishes are not prepared daily but you are welcome to partake when we do. Otherwise if you eat meat every day, you can purchase it during our weekly supply run and store it in the freezer. Drinking water/tea/coffee available throughout the day.
What else ...
Although we are a bit remote, away from mass tourism, a 12 minute motorbike ride will get you to the nearest village for essentials, and a matatu/shared public transport will get you to Narok Town approx. 35 mins away for restaurants, supermarkets, banking, hospitals etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Campers/motorhomes can park safely inside the property.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs, Cats, Birds allowed. No endangered species, 'rescued' wildlife, snakes, spiders, or insects please.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Chun & Chiho are an… read more
Cynthia is a very creative and dedicated person. Always on time, a self-starter, kind, and able to work independently, ready to tackle any challenge. She managed the camp beautifully during my absence and I felt very comfortable leaving her in charge. My staff… read more
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Chun & Chiho are an… read more
Cynthia is a very creative and dedicated person. Always on time, a self-starter, kind, and able to work independently, ready to tackle any challenge. She managed the camp beautifully during my absence and I felt very comfortable leaving her in charge. My staff… read more
