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26 Jun 2020
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Description
It has been almost 10 years with the privilege of Kacheera in my life. The land and the camp has gone through evolutions to reach where it is today. As we hold space for Nature while the land around us transforms, we are rewarded every day with the beauty of the place. The camp is home to Matayo & Juliana and their children Becky & Liam who live on the 35 acres. My three children and myself, get down to spend as much time as we can, between school and work commitments. It is a space that can capture your heart and bring peace.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Videography
Culture
Pets
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Farming
Cycling
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Blogging
Architecture
Writing
Astronomy
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You are welcomed into the Kacheera family warmly by Matayo & Juliana. They have lived in the area for many years and know much of the cultural heritage of the area. Learn about the iconic long-horned Ankole cattle of the area and interact with the camp herd.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There are a variety of ways in which you can help support the camp, anything and everything can come up! Some things may be:
Supporting the training/care of our domesticated herd of cows, goats and sheep.
Supporting the development of Matayo's self taught photographic skills.
Building low impact infrastructure
Support with the online presence of the camp
DIY-ing almost everything!
Gardening
Map making
Languages
Languages spoken
Luganda, Ganda: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Matayo & Juliana would love to learn French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Accommodation
Currently it's a camping experience for all our guests unless the main house is not booked.
What else ...
Public transport can be used to travel from Kampala in the direction of Mbarara town, you'll want to get off the bus at a small trading centre called Akageti. From there transport to the land is usually only made by boda boda (motorbikes) or in our car. Riding around on the back boda's is a beautiful way to take in the surrounding country.
Lake Mburo National Park is a 20 minute drive from the land where game drives, boat trips, luxury & budget lodges are found. From the land itself there are many nice walks to take in all the bird and animal life of the area. There are many other safari options in the south west including the endangered mountain gorillas who are only are half a day's travel away.
We're always pottering on with one job or another. When the heat of the day is too much, a retreat on the cool balcony of the house is called where a post lunch snooze can be had or jobs can continue in the shade.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Just let us know in advance and we can make sure our own pets are ready for the welcome! Bear in mind, we live alongside wildlife and pets must be prevented from disturbing them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (10)
I was the only volunteer at the time I was there but I was able to work with Iddy sometimes, who is a passionate and fun young mum.
They have a lot of ideas and… read more
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I was the only volunteer at the time I was there but I was able to work with Iddy sometimes, who is a passionate and fun young mum.
They have a lot of ideas and… read more
There are plenty of odd jobs to do around the camp, the… read more
Speaking of our… read more
They definitely made us feel at home! The staff was also so nice, webale munonga to everyone!
It ‘s hard to put words on this experience but it definitely changed us. Nature is so powerful and it is an everyday safari to live there. The camping experience learns you a lot… read more
Iddy and Nathan made us feel at home plus their beautiful baby Tash brought us so much joy! Also the staff at the camp are a lovely bunch! We were very fortunate to score a ride to the property with Iddy's lovely Mum Sue. Just the ride to and from the property is spectacular and… read more
The project is in the beginning stages, so there are many projects to get involved with. My task was making signs, building a website and helping another WorkAwayer build an obstacle course.
The location is VERY remote so didn't get much opportunity to mix much with the locals other… read more
