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Hi there! I am a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Malawi with a passion for eco-tourism and community development. I am a co-founder of a beachside resort and a nursery school by Lake Malawi.
The resort is located in Nkhotakota district and has 4 chalets a walking distance from Lake Malawi. Lake Malawi is known as the calendar lake as it spans 365 km long and 52 km wide, as well as boasting the widest variety of fresh water fish in the world. The resort was built by my mother in 2009 and she has since retired. I hope to reopen it some day as an ecotourist lodge so that others can experience the spectacle and marvel of this beautiful lakeside setting too.
The resort is closely linked to the local villages and community; and employs all local Malawian staff. I have worked together with the local community to build a nursery school where we feed upwards of 100 children every day. I am keen to hear from anyone who has an interest in eco tourism and community development willing to contribute their time and skills to improving the resort and nursery school. -
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative Arbeit
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Seniorenbetreuung
Unterrichten
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
Betreuung von Tieren
Hausarbeiten
Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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Interessengebiete
Technik
Nachhaltigkeit
Politik & Soziales
Haustiere
Farmarbeit
Kultur
Karitative Arbeiten
Fotografie
Musik
Architektur
Tiere
Wassersport
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Natur
Wandern
Strand
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UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Travellers will benefit from living within a vibrant and welcoming village community, where the village chief is literally our next door neighbour. Volunteering here is about sharing everyday life together and learning from each other. You do not arrive as someone with all the answers. You come to experience village life, build friendships, and become part of the community for a while.
In Nkhotakota, travellers are welcome to join daily routines such as cooking, drawing water, preparing meals, chatting together in the evenings, attending church or community events, and spending time with local families. Many visitors pick up some Chichewa along the way, while local people enjoy practising their English. The exchange naturally goes both ways.
Volunteers may help with painting, simple building projects, gardening, reading with children, sports or arts activities. In return, travellers can learn local Malawian approaches to building, farming, cooking, and problem solving using the materials and resources available within the community.
The help also supports projects with a lasting impact. The Breakfast Club has provided nutritious breakfasts to more than 100 children every morning for over 10 years, helping children grow healthy, learn and develop. As the resort reopens, it will also help create jobs and income opportunities for local families.
By the end of their stay, most travellers leave with more than memories. They leave with genuine friendships, a deeper understanding of rural Malawian life, and the feeling of having shared something meaningful together. -
Arbeit
We aim to build more classrooms this year so we are looking for volunteers with qualifications in building, early childhood development and teaching. In exchange, we will provide free accommodation at our resort by Lake Malawi.
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Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Chichewa, Chewa, Nyanja: Gute KenntnisseDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten. -
Unterkunft
Our Chalets
It means 'home' and that's what our design of the chalets aimed for - a homely, lakeside retreat to relax and get away from the rat rate. We have four chalets a stone throw from Lake Malawi and proudly feature thatched roofs to blend in with local aesthetic and ensure the accommodation is cool during summer days.
King Chalet
Our largest chalet, perfect for couples and families features two double bedrooms,/ one of which is en-suite; a second bathroom, kitchen and sitting room..
Double Story Chalet
This is the newest addition and is currently under construction and features 3 en-suite bedrooms, two sitting rooms and a kitchen.
Two Self-Catering Chalets
Each has two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a small lounge. Ideal for families or groups who prefer communal dining on the lake deck..
The Lake Deck
The deck sits right above Lake Malawi and is the heart of the resort. It has a kitchen, bar area and can accommodate up to 30 people. It’s the perfect spot to view sunsets, engage with local fisher wo/men. There is a dining area and communal kitchen which is perfect for sharing meals. -
Was noch ...
There is fantastic wildlife by lake Malawi, including the widest range of freshwater fish in the world! We also get occasional visits from small monkeys and are blessed to have beautiful small birds in our garden all year round.
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Etwas mehr Information
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Internet Zugang
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
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Wir besitzen Tiere
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Wir sind Raucher
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Familien möglich
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Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have wi fi via Starlink
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Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
We have a 9 month old Boerboel puppy named Sako, she is friendly but can be a bit hyperactive at times
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Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
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Meine Tiere/Haustiere
Sako (9 Monaten)
Sako is a gentle boerbel who I adopted in 2025 at the age of 6 weeks old, she is playful, cuddly and enjoys walks by the beaches of Lake Malawi.
