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Description
We took over the oldest lodge in Cape Maclear and are renovating it whilst it's open. It is a beautiful village on the lake with lots of activities: swim, scuba, hike etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Live in a small fishing village on the shore of lake Malawi and see how locals still make a living fishing etc. You will have use of kayaks as well as the occasional sunset cruise, free of charge.
Help
We can use different types of skills:
Digital marketing to promote the lodge:
Experience with creating Video content will be great but not a must.
Social Media—managing our social media presence on both Facebook and Instagram for the duration of the stay as well as scheduling more posts for afterwards.
We are always looking out for people with skills in
Handyman:
Assisting around the lodge and being able to fix small things and think on your feet. Plummers and Electricians are always welcome.
Chef:
Want to show or staff how to make your favourite dishes? Please do.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation will be in an en-suite room, when available, including 2 meals per day.
What else ...
Cape Maclear is a beautiful village in Malawi where you will find a tourist mecca right in a fishing village. Interact will guests from over the world.
The most spectacular view of the lake as well as islands around here will take your breath away every morning when you wake up.
You can go for a Swim, snorkel, take up scuba, go on boat trips to island for a BBQ or just relax in your spare time.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25hours a week max
Feedback (9)
We plannee a holiday with no bookings at the lodge, and before we left, we were suddenly fully booked.
We could not have taken off if he was not here. He totally saved us and was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job. Beyond what we could ask. You should be lucky if he volunteer by you.
Good… read more
The whole team is awesome, they serve delicious food and it is just a beautiful spot. Akim the barman speaks very good English and can help you out if you… read more
Mike is an excellent photographer and videographer and capured the lodge, and who we are perfectly.
Olivia updated our website and managed our social media presence brilliantly.
They were very easy to get along with and gelled perfectly with our staff.
I… read more
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We plannee a holiday with no bookings at the lodge, and before we left, we were suddenly fully booked.
We could not have taken off if he was not here. He totally saved us and was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job. Beyond what we could ask. You should be lucky if he volunteer by you.
Good… read more
The whole team is awesome, they serve delicious food and it is just a beautiful spot. Akim the barman speaks very good English and can help you out if you… read more
Mike is an excellent photographer and videographer and capured the lodge, and who we are perfectly.
Olivia updated our website and managed our social media presence brilliantly.
They were very easy to get along with and gelled perfectly with our staff.
I… read more
Thank you Ben that kettle is still strong and Jess, guess what, we are still following your stock list.
Both jumped in and was very eager to give advice to make thinga better. New system etc.
Jess ran the kitchen during the stay and it was a welcom relief for us mot to have to deal with… read more
I did some different job ( construction, check-in, help in the restaurant and general maintenance). Nolan and Chris was really easy going and helpful.
After that, the food was really delicious,… read more
Our co-workers (permanent staff) were the most honest, hardworking people we've met. They're Malawians, and that means we'll have difficulties finding more open-hearted and kind people. They taught us Chichewa (at… read more
