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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 usTypes 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
Charity workTechnologyEvents & socialSustainabilityPetsFashion or beautyCultureSelf developmentFarmingAnimalsCooking & foodGardeningPlant careArt & designTeam sportsNatureDancingOutdoor activitiesHikingUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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 beadworkHelp
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): FluentThis 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 languageAccommodation
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 inclusiveWhat 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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes there is access to good internet
Space for parking camper vans
Enough space
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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It felt like i was prioritized and my needs where met.
She cooked natural food from the farm. She communicated when she needed help. Which made me be able to relax when she didn't and do what i saw was needed when i felt.
She taught me Swahili everyday and her son was well-raised and helpful.
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It felt like i was prioritized and my needs where met.
She cooked natural food from the farm. She communicated when she needed help. Which made me be able to relax when she didn't and do what i saw was needed when i felt.
She taught me Swahili everyday and her son was well-raised and helpful.