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Get to know indigenous community and join our cultural center in Ngong, Kenya

  • Last activity : 11 Feb 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to my village at the foot of Ngong hills,Am a Kenyan lady who comes from an indegenous community called the Masai,we are rich in culture.i work along with women from my local community in the Rift valley at the slopes of Ngong hills, kimuka village to make handcrafted beaded products, ranging from jewelry, accessories, home decor among many others..I also do workshops in my local community Schools on sanitary hygiene, advocate against female Genital mutilation, empowering women groups , and sensitization of importance of Education..I am coming up with a project for cultural exchange programs.There is more to experience in my community,the lifestyle here , from fetching water, fetching firewood and the African dishes . You will also have the experience to live in our corrugated houses as well the Masai community traditional houses..
    The experience is big and all fun each day . you will enjoy your stay with us

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Charity work
    Technology
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Fashion or beauty
    Culture
    Self development
    Farming
    Animals
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Plant care
    Art & design
    Team sports
    Nature
    Dancing
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will get a chance to learn Language spoken in the community (Masai,Swahili), you will learn to prepare local food, learn About dances and songs for different events or ceremonies,you can also learn about origin of the Masai community,the beautiful dress code of the community,the removal of canine teeth and it's significant,role of each family members, tearing of ears, you will get a chance to learn about the skills of the Masai warrior (spear , arrows and bows), visit Masai manyatta/homestead, medicinal plants or herbs in the locality.and also go on a nature trail with a guard warrior plus many more activities.
    I hope to learn the different cultures from different people
    We can share the skills of Masai art making on beadwork

  • Help

    Help

    I would like help in building the cultural center, planting trees and flowers . Digital marketers. I am also looking for individuals who can help in renovation, painting, wood carving and keeping home clean and tidy,landscaping,help in the garden

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Maasai: Fluent
    Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am happy to learn the different languages and in return I can teach Maa which is my mother tongue and Swahili as my national language

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have two options for accomodations, we have a room to accommodate one workawayer at the hosts home,and second option for more than one workwayer,we host you at my parents home where most of our farm activities are as well as where we planning to build the cultural centre.Both venues are very clean,secure and comfortable,the food offered is Kenyan dishes.

    3 meals per day is available,Any other extra meal is not inclusive

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is alot you can do while visiting us,places to visit from visiting the Kenyan coast(Mombasa),Masai mara,Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage,lake Nakuru,lake naivasha...For local transport you can use motorcycles or shared public transport (matatu)
    Although we are Abit remote,a 10 min motorbike ride can get you to the nearest village town to collect essentials and a matatu will get you to Ngong town Approximately 25 mins for banking, hospital, restaurant and supermarket.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes there is access to good internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Enough space

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 214175284793

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