Help out at our guesthouse and dive deep into Egyptian culture in the stunning Bahariya Oasis, Bawiti City, Egypt

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  • Last activity: 20 Apr 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Dr. Abdelsalam, and my wife and I live in part of this house intermittently, working as a journalist and university professor, ,Ahmed receives the guests and helps them, while Nada takes care of the house and takes care of maintenance, -The House- is located in the center of Bawiti City in the Bahariya Oasis and consists of housing rooms, shared lounges, a terrace, kitchens and a garden with mango, palm and banana trees. . Wifi and parking are free but we need a number of volunteers.
    Located 300 meters from the Museum of the Golden Mummies, and next to the house there are many restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, banks, the police department and the City Council, but the calm and psychological comfort is in the place, and free transportation can be provided to and from the main bus station , also you can arrange with safari operators to white desert, black desert, crystal mountains, camping, overnight, hiking and camel ride in the desert to enjoy

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our goal is to create an environment where all people can come and explore inner peace, there are plenty of places to take a breath and explore nature, you have the opportunity to dive deep into the Egyptian culture and learn about the beautiful country, its warm hospitality, learn more about the locals are very friendly, eat local and traditional dishes Especially barbecue
    We strive to be a centre for art and creativity, providing an opportunity for those wishing for cultural residencies
    And learn about the amazing Egyptian oases cultures and diverse environmental industries, we welcome creators, writers, artists and guests from all over the world.

  • Help

    Help

    Help with house maintenance
    Language exchange
    Help in tidying up the garden of the house
    Assistance in fence reconstruction projects
    Helping house guests.
    *Work 5hours, five days a week

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Arabic: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am interested in learning German and French

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The guest stays for no less than a week. Two rooms have been allocated to accommodate four volunteers. The toilet is shared, and a hot shower is available. Two meals of traditional home food are available. For those who wish to change, there is a grocery and restaurants near the house.

    The Bahariya Oasis is part of the Egyptian Western Desert and is located 365 km southwest of Cairo. It includes ancient pharaonic, Roman and Greek monuments, as well as ancient indigenous heritage, culture, customs and traditions, folklore and folk arts. Music and natural life ,It is also characterized by the presence of more than 400 cold and hot mineral and sulfur water springs that are suitable for recovery from various diseases, especially rheumatism and rheumatoid.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 594157818514

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