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Transform our small space into a cosy home in Ngong, Kenya

  • Last activity : 13 Oct 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.
    Currently working out of Kenya but my family is home and happy to invite you to our small home, There is more to experience in my community, the lifestyle here , African dishes ,evening search for wild Girrafes.
    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 (Swahili), you will learn to prepare local food
    I hope to learn the different cultures from different people
    You will enjoy the quite serene environment, offgrid life, if you love nature ,waking up to beautiful birds singing and beautiful sunrise and sets.

  • Help

    Help

    I would like help in,
    1.construction,if you are good in handy tasks then reach out, carpentry,, plumbers, painting,
    2.Gardening, if you can transform my small garden into a lovely space with flowers it will be great, keeping home tidy.
    3,Home schooling for Maths, English and French for a 9years old boy.
    4.Any one with ideas of how to make flower pots from cement maybe?
    5.Any welder ,who can help make good windows and grills for my upcoming house project
    6.Cooking and helping keeping kitchen and house clean, you will get to learn cook Kenyan dishes as you teach us how to prepare your meals.

  • 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 get to learn and Swahili our national language

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will stay in our family iron sheet Corrugated house, you will have your bed ,bathroom indoor is shared plus other spaces is shared, our toilet is outside,

    3 meals per day is available, Volunteers will be provided with a flexible work pattern to enable them to do other things like reading books .We expect you to work 5hours Mon to Friday

    No special diets. We welcome people who will really engage and tune in with what we are doing here,rather than be here on a 'casual holiday, or using us as a cheap way of living while working on your own business online giving priority to that instead of what we do here.If you are delicate this is not a place for you,we are in the country,far rural.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a lot 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)
    Since you will be living with family, i suggest decent dress code to volunteers visiting ,as well as presenting themselves in a respectable way during your stay.
    No Alcohol, smoking or use of any other drugs within the premises.

    We have few chicken and Turkeys, We also have a Dog tied during the day but freelance at night

  • 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

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Blackie

Host ref number: 214175284793

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Two men and a child prepare fresh meat over an outdoor fire, surrounded by trees and rustic fences, engaging in traditional cooking in a rural setting.
Two women are preparing and cooking food in a rustic kitchen. One rolls dough at a table, while the other cooks flatbread over an open fire.
The image depicts three individuals standing in front of a wooden structure, adorned with traditional African attire and accessories, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image shows a group of people from different cultures and backgrounds standing together, promoting unity and diversity. The scene is peaceful and harmonious, with no signs of conflict or tension.
The image depicts a school building with a blue roof, surrounded by a dirt field and trees, featuring a large bush in the foreground.
The image depicts a man walking on a dirt path, with giraffes in the background, set against a mountainous landscape.
The image depicts a man crouching in a garden, holding a papaya, with another man standing behind him, also holding a papaya.
The image depicts a man in a red plaid garment and another man in shorts and a cap, both standing over a fire pit with a stick of meat.
The image depicts a man and a child standing on a rocky outcrop, gazing out at a vast savannah landscape under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a man standing in a barn surrounded by goats, wearing a blue shirt and holding a wooden stick. The man is surrounded by white goats.
The image depicts a man standing in a goat enclosure, surrounded by white goats, wearing a red striped blanket and a blue cloth, with a stick in his hand.
The image depicts a bed with a dark wood frame and a floral-patterned comforter, featuring pink and brown flowers on a cream background.
The image depicts a group of five individuals, four women and one man, standing together in a rural setting, adorned in traditional African attire and jewelry.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a wooden fence, adorned in traditional attire and jewelry, with a rustic wooden structure in the background.

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