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We run a small charity, striving to improve the life chances of Maasai children and their communities in a very very remote part of Northern Tanzania. Our projects include sponsoring children to go to school, building cookers chimneys in houses, bore holes and water wells and occasionally renovating classrooms.
The charity has been in this area for over twelve years and has forged real, deep friendships with the local community. Our charity is based in Loliondo, a small Maasai town, very few properties have running water, some now have electricity, though this is intermittent. We shower with buckets and jugs, and our main entertainment is sitting chatting by torch light.
We need volunteers to speak good English to the sponsored children who live in our hostel, to teach our staff and children computer skills, to help with general chores around the hostel and to help in the fields where we grow a wide variety of vegetables to give to the children.
The accommodation will be provided by our Maasai manager, who is not only delightful and friendly but is also a brilliant cook. Travellers will also have the opportunity to integrate with the Maasai people, learn about their culture and spend nights in houses, singing and chatting around an open fire,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will learn first hand about Maasai culture, have the opportunity to visit many Maasai villages and to experience the beauty of real Africa. Those who wish to, can learn to speak Maasai and Swahili and to learn the difference between the two varied cultures.
Because of the close, long time relationship we have with the Maasai people, the travellers will be welcomed with open arms. This is a unique and life changing experience.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like our travellers to teach English to our sponsored children by reading books, playing games, singing and dancing. The children go to a local school during the day and stay in a boarding house, run by our charity at night. We also need people who can teach computer skills to our staff, or who would like to work in the fields tending the vegetables that we grow for the children. Most of all, we would love to welcome people who are happy to fit in with the Maasai children and staff.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation provided will be a brick house with a modern bed, intermittent electricity supply and running water. Water and alternative lighting is always available but the ability to charge equipment such as mobile phones is varied. Wifi network is available but very unreliable.
The travellers will have the opportunity to stay in one of our Maasai houses to get a feel of how the Maasai people live.
You will be made most welcome in Maasai manager, Salome’s house. She will provide full board and lodging and will always be available to take care of you and to answer any questions that the traveller may have about life in Northern Tanzania.
She is a fantastic cook and you will experience real African and Maasai culture.
What else ...
The area around Loliondo, in Northern Tanzania, is stunning. It is on the edge of The Serengeti National Park and the Kenyan border. There are plenty of beautiful hills to climb and gorgeous walks. Nearby is the town of Wasso which has several local bars and lots of African shops selling local produce.
On Fridays there is a Maasai market in Wasso. This is the highlight of the week for everyone and is wonderful to experience.
If travellers would like to visit real Maasai villages this can be arranged without any problem. Safaris to the Serengeti can also be organised as the Serengeti National Park is only about three hours drive from Loliondo.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We can accommodate any campervans and sleeping vehicles. They would stay in the grounds of the charity. There is no electricity or running water available. Fresh water is pumped up from our borehole.
Can possibly accept pets
We are able to accept small pets as long as they are under control and do not chase our herds of cows, sheep and goats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
The love and hospitality shown to us, was evident as soon as we arrived. Salome and Mr Mathew’s home is open to everyone, for meals, a Maasai chai or a chat. It was comfortable, the meals were… read more
Salome who is the host is the person with such a big heart that I am speechless, she is also a great host, I was feeling like home from very beginning.
Salome is truly the mother for all of the children who she is taking care… read more
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The love and hospitality shown to us, was evident as soon as we arrived. Salome and Mr Mathew’s home is open to everyone, for meals, a Maasai chai or a chat. It was comfortable, the meals were… read more
Salome who is the host is the person with such a big heart that I am speechless, she is also a great host, I was feeling like home from very beginning.
Salome is truly the mother for all of the children who she is taking care… read more
Her and Nicky have a great team at… read more
