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Host rating
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4 Mar 2024
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Description
We are Harry & Geke and we run a campsite and BnB. We are both originally from the Netherlands but moved to Zambia many years ago to work in Agri-processing. A few years ago, we started transforming our family house into a place that visitors can call home.
We accommodate overlanders on our campsite or in our house with beautiful green gardens, trying to create a peaceful setup with the capital city (Lusaka) “just around the corner” for shopping, visa applications, etc. We also host lodge- and farm owners who need to do business in town or business people who like to escape the “hustle and bustle” from the city.
We are hoping that you can come and help us to run our place; general maintenance, building, painting, gardening, receiving visitors, setting the table for dinner with visitors, etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helping with local Zambian staff and dealing with international visitors and expats.
Help
We are hoping that you can come and help us to transform our house and garden into a place that visitors can call home; general maintenance, building, painting, gardening, receiving visitors, setting the table for dinner with visitors, etc. You will work with the Zambian staff as well as with the owners.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
A room/tent with shared bathroom. Food will be provided; breakfast and lunch are to be prepared in our communal kitchen. A nice home cooked dinner is prepared during the week by one of our staff members.
What else ...
We like help from enthusiastic, vibrant, independent people who do not sit and wait till they get “served”. We like people who are practical, come up with ideas, are open-minded and willing to try!
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
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
And it was a lot of fun hosting guests while Geke and Harry were out for a weekend of camping. Guests… read more
He looked after our BnB & campsite while we were out. He helped fixing the roof, he entertained and welcomed guests, he assisted the builder, he just did anything and everything that came on to his path.
Agnetha looked after our bnb and campsite while we went on a two week trip around Zambia. She did great and our guest described her as a lovely host.
I was at Lokasa about 3 weeks and I love the place!
If its posible for anyone to be a volonteer at Lokasa! I realy recomend this place!
Love from
Agnetha
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And it was a lot of fun hosting guests while Geke and Harry were out for a weekend of camping. Guests… read more
He looked after our BnB & campsite while we were out. He helped fixing the roof, he entertained and welcomed guests, he assisted the builder, he just did anything and everything that came on to his path.
Agnetha looked after our bnb and campsite while we went on a two week trip around Zambia. She did great and our guest described her as a lovely host.
I was at Lokasa about 3 weeks and I love the place!
If its posible for anyone to be a volonteer at Lokasa! I realy recomend this place!
Love from
Agnetha
Social, hard working, skilled, friendly, etc. Whatever we asked them to do, they did it and more.
Building a wooden fence, hanging an incredible light feature, making bookshelves out of old canoes, painting, fixing a pool table, cooking Christmas dinner - they can do it all! Jannie can even do some welding ;-)
It was… read more
Thank you both for all the hard work and the company. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Mostly we started at 7-7:30 and then worked until 12-12:30, with small breaks of course. In the afternoon we could enjoy the beautiful garden, discuss with the guests or we… read more
Geke and Harry were our first encounter in the Workaway world - and what an encounter. They are extremely hospitable and easygoing with a good sense of humour. Food and accommodation… read more
Named by one of the places we visited as "the happy wanderer" and we fully agree with that name. He is independent but social, he is disciplined but relaxed, he is hard working and enjoyes life.
He is the best pizza Baker on a braai, he makes wonderful vegetarian curries, he helps you at all times… read more
Sunbathing - Enthusiasts are going to find satisfaction too, as well as anybody who enjoys swimming. I got… read more
Hard working, big dog lovers, great cooks, responsible, good company, what else is there to say? We are very grateful that they looked after the house and the dogs when we were out of the country. They did a lot of work and we… read more
I would like to recommend her to other hosts.
