Description
Our Backpackers is built from local materials in 7 acres of coastal tropical forest. The land is owned by my family who have been here since 1956. It is 250 metres from the great Diani Beach access is through a beach bar owned by the family.
We have an abundance of wildlife on the property including the Colobus monkey and the endangered Elephant Shrew.
Our main clients are Volunteers and Independant travellers. Its is a really fun place and very easy going.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is far too many benefits for a volunteer to describe here. Meeting and interacting with many different nationalities and cultures is one of them.
Help
We have budget travelers staying from all over the world, the majority are well educated people between the ages of 20-50 years old. We need a volunteer that can interact with these guests and helping them as much as possible when the need arises. "Guest relations" is a good way to describe a Volunteer.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a small but comfortable room in the main building containing 2 beds.
What else ...
You will meet many fellow travellers and the locals. We have all the amenities on Diani Beach including super markets and a top quality hospital. Transport is easy and cheap to get around using Matatus (Taxi Buses)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4

Host ref number: 11764719484a

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15 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host

I am really grateful I was able to live this experience at the place for 6 weeks. The most amazing part was to get to know the people I was working with, especially Jane and Emanuel who really made my trip special. I was also lucky to meet a lot of people, locals and travelers and visit Diani and its surrounding with them. I was even able to do a… read more

(Excellent )

27 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Marie-Astrid) for host

I stayed one month and a half there. It has been a wonderful experience. I met incredible people, made friends with them. The staff is just amazing. And it's nice to meet everyday a lot of backpackers coming from all over the world.

(Excellent )

25 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonderingbutnotlost) for host

Andy made me feel very welcome and my private room/bathroom was rustic luxury and the meals from the kitchen delicious!...I loved interacting with guests from around the world answering questions, hearing about their adventures and serving them in the restaurant/bar with Emanuel the barman....The forest and its wildlife is nurturing and good for… read more

(Excellent )

15 Sep 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Wonderingbutnotlost)

Gillian was with us here on Diani Beach Kenya for three months. During that time she was immensely helpful and always went beyond of what was expected of her.
She is polite and great with the our guests. She would be welcomed back to volunteer if she wished.

Andy
(Owner)

(Excellent )

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15 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host

(Excellent )

27 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Marie-Astrid) for host

(Excellent )

25 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonderingbutnotlost) for host

(Excellent )

15 Sep 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Wonderingbutnotlost)

(Excellent )

29 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Inesa ) for host

It is a blessing for volunteers ,as you get chance to meet loads of locals and experience culture .Andy is a very good host that wants you to feel comfortable .
He provides very cute private room and delicious food with water .The job most of the time is easy just few days in a week could get intense for bonfire and karaoke nights ,but in the end… read more

(Excellent )

28 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer (Luiza) for host

A hidden gem. I was lucky enough to be hosted by the most amazing, caring and loving people for 3 months. The work is quite simple, I used to take care of social media, work at the bar and receive guests. The food is amazing (I already miss the chapatis 😢) and the staff is really kind! I had my own room, which was very cute and safe. The hostel is… read more

(Excellent )

20 Apr 2021

Left by Workawayer (Erik & Rabea) for host

This place is amazing. We were warmly welcomed and had a great time. The treehouses in the woods are beautiful and the atmosphere in the large common room welcoming and relaxed. It is just a 5 min walk to the beach where we went for a swim in the warm and calm water almoast daily.
The main job of the volunteer is to do the bushbaby feeding at 7,… read more

(Excellent )

20 Jan 2021

Left by Workawayer (Is'ham) for host

I stayed at this place for two months , I enjoyed my staying I got a private room and nice meals, the stuff are so kind and friendly and the owner Andy is a nice funny person they took me as a family, I didnt feel that i was working I was enjoying it i felt home in diani .
the place is next to the beach and the supermarket so it's perfect location… read more

(Excellent )

30 Aug 2015

Left by Workawayer (Madeleine) for host

Such a beautiful location. Always interesting people to meet and you get to know the bush babies too! If you are friendly and outgoing, this is the job for you.

(Excellent )

25 Sep 2014

Left by Workawayer (Blessing) for host

This place is like a dream! Beautiful surroundings, adorable animals come up to play, and the staff are super helpful and lovely. As a solo traveller, I felt very welcomed and safe. Andy is just the nicest guy too. Diani Beach is only about a 2 minute walk away. I'd surely be returning here when next I'm in Kenya.

A very big thank you to Andy… read more

(Excellent )

31 Oct 2013

Left by Workawayer (Irène) for host

I had an amazing time here and I highly recommend it. The staff is very nice and always there to help you, and the location is wonderful. Thank you Andy!

(Excellent )

23 Sep 2013

Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host

I can highly recommend this host. I spent a really wonderful time at Andy's place. This volunteering experience was an unexpected gift of my destiny. The accomodation, the meals, the atmosphere, the great music every evening, the owner, the staff, the friends, the very interesting guests, the wildlife, the sun, the beaches, the coral… read more

(Excellent )

4 Nov 2010

Left by Workawayer (Tina) for host

Had a great time at this project. Andy is really laid back and easy going. He runs a very friendly place that brings people back. While I was there I hardly felt like I was working. Just closing up the bar and making sure that guests were able to get drinks after the permanent staff left for the day was about it.

(Excellent )

24 Oct 2009

Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host

(Excellent )

6 Oct 2009

Left by Workawayer (Gavin) for host

Andy, the owner, wants volunteers of a similar cultural background to the customers to supplement his normal staff (who cook, clean etc). The basics of the job are that you help him run the hostel - take bookings, run the bar occasionally, help sort out any issues that might arise - and help entertain the guests (helping organise day trips etc and… read more

(Excellent )

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