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Last replied
23 Apr 2024
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Description
We are running a tree planting initiative in a rural area of Kenya. Starting with our initial farm area which covers about 10 acres we have a target to plant 1,000 trees !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will find themselves immersed in a typical Kenyan rural setting surrounded by different settlements, small farms and villages that belong to the local communities. Sessions can be arranged with the local residents to educate them about the importance of preserving the environment. In exchange, you can learn more about their culture and way of life and the more adventurous can even sample some local cuisine!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need volunteers who are passionate about promoting a greener environment and willing to help us plant as many trees as possible! Activities include digging holes for the trees, applying manure or fertiliser, watering the growing trees and getting rid of weeds.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Kikuyu: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation available is 2 rooms with an adjoining toilet and bathroom with a small kitchen and lounge area within a corrugated iron sheet structure. Food items will primarily have to be purchased from the nearby shopping centre and a stove is available for cooking your own meals.
What else ...
A few minutes walk from the farm is a lush river surrounded by natural forest where different wildlife can sometimes be spotted: monkeys, baboons and many different species of birds. The Mount Kenya Forest is also a walking distance away and is a great place to hike and if lucky there are chances of spotting some elephants and buffalo.
We can also arrange hikes to the neighbouring Mt Kenya and other nearby hiking areas as well as visits to the surrounding game reserves and conservancies that are home to a wide array of animal species !
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 4 days a week
Host ref number: 729232661944
Feedback (45)
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Janina & Millie )
Millie & Janina were such a pleasure to host! They are fun, energetic and hardworking :) During their stay they helped plant lots of trees taking maximum advantage of the short rainy season to put as many trees as possible in the ground from the nursery. They were a great pair to have around and will truly be missed ! :)
(Excellent
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4 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I enjoyed the time I spent in Naro Moru!
Anna was very kind and helpful, the communication was always clear and quick with her, before I started my travels. Eric is a very kind person too, I am happy to meet him, he is a great host and like travelling too. He gave me advices on my trip to the northern regions of Kenya, that I am very grateful… read more
Anna was very kind and helpful, the communication was always clear and quick with her, before I started my travels. Eric is a very kind person too, I am happy to meet him, he is a great host and like travelling too. He gave me advices on my trip to the northern regions of Kenya, that I am very grateful… read more
12 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca is self-motivated and hardworking and always willing to lend a hand. While at the farm she helped organise and tidy up the storage areas and also played a big part in gardening, weeding and mulching the young trees. She likes camping and walks and was a pleasant addition to our project :)
(Excellent
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1 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Josie & Jared) for host
This was our first ever Workaway experience and we loved it! We had a brilliant week at the farm, mostly helping out in the mornings and then exploring the local area in the afternoons. We were generally working in the field, using machetes to make more space around the newly-planted trees, then weeding, mulching and watering to help them grow. We… read more
8 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Josie & Jared)
Josie & Jared were an absolute pleasure to have around! During their stay they spent a lot of time weeding and mulching young trees in the hot sun and watering them in the evenings. In their free time they were able to climb the magnificent Mt Kenya with some of the other volunteers and local guides. They make a great team and we greatly… read more
(Excellent
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17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Janina & Millie )
Millie & Janina were such a pleasure to host! They are fun, energetic and hardworking :) During their stay they helped plant lots of trees taking maximum advantage of the short rainy season to put as many trees as possible in the ground from the nursery. They were a great pair to have around and will truly be missed ! :)
(Excellent
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4 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I enjoyed the time I spent in Naro Moru!
Anna was very kind and helpful, the communication was always clear and quick with her, before I started my travels. Eric is a very kind person too, I am happy to meet him, he is a great host and like travelling too. He gave me advices on my trip to the northern regions of Kenya, that I am very grateful… read more
Anna was very kind and helpful, the communication was always clear and quick with her, before I started my travels. Eric is a very kind person too, I am happy to meet him, he is a great host and like travelling too. He gave me advices on my trip to the northern regions of Kenya, that I am very grateful… read more
12 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca is self-motivated and hardworking and always willing to lend a hand. While at the farm she helped organise and tidy up the storage areas and also played a big part in gardening, weeding and mulching the young trees. She likes camping and walks and was a pleasant addition to our project :)
(Excellent
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1 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Josie & Jared) for host
This was our first ever Workaway experience and we loved it! We had a brilliant week at the farm, mostly helping out in the mornings and then exploring the local area in the afternoons. We were generally working in the field, using machetes to make more space around the newly-planted trees, then weeding, mulching and watering to help them grow. We… read more
8 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Josie & Jared)
Josie & Jared were an absolute pleasure to have around! During their stay they spent a lot of time weeding and mulching young trees in the hot sun and watering them in the evenings. In their free time they were able to climb the magnificent Mt Kenya with some of the other volunteers and local guides. They make a great team and we greatly… read more
(Excellent
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23 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Kyle) for host
What a wonderful experience it was to work and stay at this farm. The accommodation is complete with a hot shower, two separate bedrooms, a common space and a full kitchen. The only thing not available is a fridge in the guest house, but Eric is more than happy to share the space in his fridge with you. Speaking of hosts, Eric is superb. He is… read more
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Kyle)
Holly & Kyle make a wonderful team! They spent quite a significant amount of time at the farm and managed to contribute immensely to the project - especially weeding, mulching, enlarging holes, watering and also planting lots of new trees. They both have a big passion for helping outside in nature and don't mind picking up any tasks you may throw… read more
(Excellent
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19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laura & John) for host
Nashguru sana to Eric, Becky, David and Anna. We were so grateful to be able to stay in such a relaxing and inviting space. You were all excellent hosts and very helpful for anything we needed. We even got to climb mt Kenya with a guide friend of Erics. The work was really enjoyable and we felt very comfortable there. Tutamani kuona tena!
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & John)
Laura & John were an incredible duo to host. Laura is a very talented artist and we were really impressed with her artwork! John is super hard-working and spent all his days passionately planting, weeding, mulching and watering the trees with Laura's help. Together, they made an excellent team and made a significant contribution to the project.… read more
(Excellent
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8 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin & Démi )
Demi & Benjamin are a great team to have around, they are self-motivated, hardworking and always willing to lend a hand. During their stay at the farm they helped in weeding, mulching and watering most of the young newly planted trees as well as replacing dried trees and digging new holes. We really appreciated their contribution to our project :)
(Excellent
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23 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Démi ) for host
We had a great time at Eric’s place. We never have been so well welcomed ! The accommodation is perfect. We learned with David and Becky how to take care of a garden and dealing with water issues. We definitely recommend this place to discover Mount Kenyas surroundings and do nice outdoor job.
27 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo & Hanna)
Hugo & Hannah were very helpful, hardworking and always willing to lend a hand to any work or activity that was taking place. They ended up planting hundreds of indigenous trees during the rainy season including weeding, mulching and watering them. They made a significant contribution to the project and we were very impressed with their work ethic… read more
(Excellent
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26 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hugo & Hanna) for host
We stayed at the farm for five weeks and we had a great time. All the people we met were super friendly and took great care of us. We mostly worked with digging holes and planting trees at different places all around the farm. We also had a lot of time to explore the beautiful surroundings and also just relax. The house we stayed in was very nice,… read more
14 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cal) for host
I had a wonderful couple weeks helping out at Eric's farm. The volunteer house is a real homely place to stay and you're made to feel welcome. The surrounding environment is beautiful too, with plenty to see around the area, with naru Moru, Nanyuki and Mt Kenya nearby. Also a great place to interact with local people. Both Eric and his mother… read more
10 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Cal)
Cal is a very hardworking and pro-active person. He works without supervision and is always inquiring and looking around for things to do and help with. During his stay at the farm, he helped to water the plants, weed the gardens and organise the storage shed. He also helped with other day to day tasks around the farm and went beyond just… read more
(Excellent
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8 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Natalie)
Thomas & Natalie are a very had-working and self-motivated team! Despite arriving during a drought season where there was not enough water available to plant and water trees, they still kept themselves busy with other activities on the farm such as clearing out the old storage sheds, weeding the garden, watering plants (when water was available)… read more
(Excellent
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27 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Natalie) for host
We stayed at Eric’s farm for about ten days and had a great time! We got to stay at the lovely volunteer house, which truly felt like a home away from home. The weather was too dry to plant trees so we helped Eric with some of his projects instead, which mostly involved moving objects from one place to another. We also took care of watering the… read more
15 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Salomé) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks at Eric's farm. His mother introduced me to the gardening work she needed. And when other volunteers joined me, we started planting trees. It was a great experience in a beautiful and peaceful environment. I learned a lot about the different plants in their garden.
We stayed in a very, very nice volunteer house with a… read more
We stayed in a very, very nice volunteer house with a… read more
9 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Salomé)
Salome is a great workawayer to have on your team! She is very hardworking, self-motivated, team-player and an interesting person. During her stay at our project she helped to weed the garden, water plants and vegetables and together with the other volunteers also planted lots of trees! She was always asking for something to do or something to… read more
(Excellent
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9 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (James & Pauline)
James and Pauline were a pleasure to host :) During their stay they worked hard to plant lots of trees as well as did some weeding and other odd jobs in the garden. They are a very hard-working and self motivated team and made quite a significant contribution to the project!
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
I had a really great time at Eric’s farm and highly recommend this Workaway if you’re looking for a farmstay in a beautiful area out in nature. I stayed three weeks in total and helped watering the plants, planting lots of trees and with several other tasks such as organizing the storage or feeding the lovely cat Lucy.
Eric himself is a very… read more
Eric himself is a very… read more
27 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa is very kind, hard-working and efficient in everything that she does. During her stay she was pro-actively watering all the plants in the garden, helped with activities such as organising the storage areas and together with one other volunteer even planted over 100 trees! In the kitchen she's also a really good cook and prepared some very… read more
(Excellent
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27 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
Josh was a great contributor to the project, he was well motivated and pro-actively watered the plants, did some weeding and kept the compound neat and tidy. He also has a great personality, was easy to get along with and fun to hang out with ;). We would definitely recommend him as a good addition to any project that you may have !
(Excellent
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27 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tiana)
Tiana is very self-motivated, active and super hard-working ! And also a superb cook ! During her stay at the farm she jointly planted over 100 trees with another volunteer, including digging the holes for the trees, clearing the area around the trees and watering them once they were planted. In the evening she would prepare some very delicious… read more
(Excellent
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25 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tiana) for host
My time at Eric’s farm was excellent and I highly recommend this workaway. After several months of drought, the rains arrived the day before I did, so luckily, we were able to start planting trees again.
Eric is super friendly and laid back. I am grateful that he took time to show us around Nanyuki and surrounding area. He is well travelled and… read more
Eric is super friendly and laid back. I am grateful that he took time to show us around Nanyuki and surrounding area. He is well travelled and… read more
13 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Otto & Maja)
Maja & Otto were a great team to have in our project! They were very hardworking and always asking and seeking for more work throughout their stay. They were also self-motivated and went out of their way to complete all the tasks that were assigned to them. During their stay it was a period of drought and despite not being able to plant trees,… read more
(Excellent
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3 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Otto & Maja) for host
We had a really great time in Eric's farm. We spent there 10 days, mostly watering and weeding plants. We were there in a dry season, so planting trees wasn't possible, however, we really enjoyed our time! In addition, we had a chance to go with Eric and his kids to the swimming pool on the weekend. He also invited us to the barbecue with his… read more
13 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (AINA & Xavier)
Aina was a great help at the farm, despite arriving during the drought making it too dry to plant trees, he actively watered the existing plants and vegetable gardens and also helped to fill up all the storage containers with water to be used later to water the young trees and plants around the compound.
(Excellent
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30 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Priya)
Priya was a joy to have around and an incredible addition to our project! During her stay at the farm she was very active in weeding the garden, watering the plants and also played a big part in clearing out an overgrown flowerbed around the volunteer house. Another of her contributions was cleaning and organising the main storage area making it… read more
(Excellent
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20 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Priya) for host
I stayed for about 3.5 weeks at the farm and it was a great experience! The place itself is rural and incredibly peaceful, but still close to a really great town called Nanyuki where you can get some good food, do shopping, etc. The house for the volunteers is also very comfortable! I always felt safe and at home here.
As for the work, it is… read more
As for the work, it is… read more
27 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elfi Thrane) for host
We had a great time, what we hoped and better. Me and my mom stayed with Eric, Anna and Becky (Eric's mom) for a week, out of which we worked for four days. The remaining days we got to stay in their nice and spacious apartment in Nanyuki to explore the area (the town, Ngare Ndare). At the farm we got a thorough welcome and introduction from Becky… read more
17 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elfi Thrane)
We were very delighted to host Elfi and her mother Anne. The mother and daughter team were extremely active, busy taking care of the compound by slashing long grass, weeding the flower beds and gardens and watering all the plants in the evening. They were also always willing to help with any tasks that needed attention at the farm and were a big… read more
(Excellent
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25 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sonja) for host
I stayed almost 2 weeks at the farm. The location is great, it’s remote with beautiful surrounding nature, and you can still get to Nanyuki easily. You can choose how to organize your day. There are tasks given and you can do them at your own pace. I did mostly weeding and a lot of watering. The hosts are welcoming and super friendly, I could also… read more
18 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Shadaye & Amani) for host
I said with Eric for 3 weeks and it was the best workaway experience ever !!! I had so much fun building a pumpkin patch and taking care of the garden because it’s truly impressive just how much vegetable they have growing but also had fun hanging out with Eric he took me to see a lot of cool places and is very helpful and an easy going guy !!
17 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Shadaye & Amani)
Shadaye was lovely to have around, very helpful and always willing to lend a hand wherever she could. She also has a great personality and got along well with other volunteers and was always warm and friendly towards the cat :) During her stay she was actively watering plants, weeding the garden, and also helped set up a pumpkin patch. She is… read more
(Excellent
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17 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)
Christian is kind, hardworking and a highly motivated person. During his stay at the farm he was very active, taking care of the garden, weeding, cleaning the stores and helping out wherever he could. He also has great cooking skills and was able to make us some very delicious pasta !
(Excellent
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15 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
I was on the farm for two and a half weeks. The place is so beautiful and really peaceful in the middle of nature where you can enjoy a nice walk down to the river.
During my stay I helped by reorganising and cleaning the warehouse and completing some work in the garden.
The work is very free, you have to come up with some creative initiative… read more
During my stay I helped by reorganising and cleaning the warehouse and completing some work in the garden.
The work is very free, you have to come up with some creative initiative… read more
7 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Neele & Roman)
Neele & Roman are a wonderful working couple. They are always hungry for work, enthusiastic about helping in any way, great company and full of energy. During their stay at the farm they contributed immensely by making sure they tended to Becky's garden and planted a lot of new flowers and plants as well as weeded and removed grass encroaching on… read more
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Neele & Roman) for host
First of all you will find a pretty nice accomandation to stay! There is a small, well equiped house just for the volunteers with a nice veranda.
On the first date when we arrived Eric picked us up with his car, where we left the Matatu. After that he even invited us to join the BBQ with his friends! All in all he was a very friendly and… read more
On the first date when we arrived Eric picked us up with his car, where we left the Matatu. After that he even invited us to join the BBQ with his friends! All in all he was a very friendly and… read more
7 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Jade is a very kind, friendly and fun person to be around! During her stay at the farm she got along well with everyone . She is always self-motivated, full of energy, enthusiastic and ready to get her hands dirty! Definitely a great workawayer to have around and she contributed well to the project, helping to take care of the young trees,… read more
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
I had a great time at Eric's and his mom's place. They are very warm, hospital and helpful persons. As the volunteer house was already full, Eric offered me to stay at his place and really made me feel at home. They have a lovely place in a beautiful environment. There is always work to do in their big garden so as a volunteer you can easily keep… read more
26 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sakura ) for host
I stayed 10days at Nanyuki town. Eric was so nice and he always said me "feel home" and "just relax". The house was clean, big, comfortable. Anna was also nice.She responsed fast and I asked many questions to her and she always gave a lot of informations. Nanyuki town was small, but there are big malls, great restaurants, you can buy anything… read more
26 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sakura )
Sakura is very kind, outgoing, curious to learn new things and always willing to help with any task required. During her stay with us she managed to climb to the top of Mt Kenya, taught us a lot about Japanese culture and way of life and always kept the house clean and tidy :) She was an absolute pleasure to have around ! We shall miss u Sakura ,… read more
(Excellent
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23 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (FriedrichFabian)
Friedrich was a great help on the farm and worked very well. He was self-motivated and took the initiative to water all the plants and trees on a daily basis. He also helped a lot with some gardening work and taking care of the compound in general. He is a hard worker and always willing to help and put his first hand in any activity that's… read more
(Excellent
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17 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (FriedrichFabian) for host
I stayed at this farm for about 10 days and had a good time there. Since there were no other volunteers staying at the same time and also the host were not staying there, it was very calm, which I liked. I think this is also true for the surrounding area in general.
I was mainly watering the plants and trees they planted. But I think when you're… read more
I was mainly watering the plants and trees they planted. But I think when you're… read more
23 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jaakko) for host
Great stay at Eric's farm, with Becky's kind gardening guidance. Managed to plant 50 trees and care for the few hundred planted there before. The farm/garden is a great permaculture testbed. Eric really provides freedom to look after the place, and is very open to ideas to develop it. That being said, you need to be proactive, dig into modern… read more
26 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
We had a short stay in Laikipia where this beautiful house is. It is in a good position to reach Mt Kenya and surrounded by a few other farms here and there. The project itself was impressive, given that it was all mostly made by volunteers. It was fun to try to give a contribution to it and life in the house was gorgeous even though we didn't get… read more
26 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Despite their short stay, Anna & Gabriel's contribution at the farm was tremendous - they helped weed the garden, water the plants and trees and kept the area neat and tidy. They also got along quite well with the other volunteers at the farm and were great to hang out with . All the best with your travels guys !
(Excellent
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26 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Romy & Willem)
Romy & Willem were extremely helpful at the farm, despite it being too dry to plant trees they kept themselves busy by watering the growing trees, gardening, mulching, weeding and a lot more ! They were also great company and it was nice to hear about their many adventures and different experiences they had as they travelled across Africa :). It… read more
(Excellent
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9 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Romy & Willem) for host
We stayed at Eric's farm for two weeks and had a really nice stay. Eric is a very nice guy and helped us organize hiking Mount Kenya. The volunteerhouse was very comfortable, just what we needed after 6 months on the road. It had been a bit too dry to plant trees so we mostly did watering, weeding, mulching and some other projects we found on the… read more
1 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Omar)
Omar is a very extra-ordinary individual, we were all surprised to learn that he had arrived in Kenya on a bicycle, all the way from Egypt! During his stay, he was very helpful in planting and watering trees, taking the initiative to welcome new workawayers who arrived during his stay and helped them with their tasks. He is also very social and… read more
(Excellent
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26 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Omar) for host
I spent alomst 1 month at the farm and really enjoyed my time there. It is located in a quiet and beautiful area, and I really appreciated the peace and tranquility I felt here.
The work mostly involved watering, weeding, taking care of the small vegetable garden and the trees, and of course planting new trees. I really liked working on my own… read more
The work mostly involved watering, weeding, taking care of the small vegetable garden and the trees, and of course planting new trees. I really liked working on my own… read more
29 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Juliette & Mathilde) for host
We spend a really great time in Eric's Farm. He welcomes us very well. It was a pleasure to meet his mother and help her in the garden. The volunteer house is perfect, you have everything you need.
Eric has a big project for the farm, you will always find something to do.
I hope and I'm sure it's gonna be anwsome
Take care, I'm looking forward… read more
Eric has a big project for the farm, you will always find something to do.
I hope and I'm sure it's gonna be anwsome
Take care, I'm looking forward… read more
29 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette & Mathilde)
Mathilde & Mathis were great company and a big help at the farm! They diligently watered all the trees and plants in the compound and kept the house spic and span! During their stay they also planted a few fruit tree seeds along the farm fences and helped to clear the compound in preparation to planting a lawn around the house. Great work guys,… read more
(Excellent
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18 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Saba) for host
So sorry for the delayed feedback. I had an amazing time here and Anna and Eric were great at communicating. The farm is so peaceful and gave me time to recharge and spend time in nature. There's a lovely river close by that you can walk to easily and even getting to nanyuki Town is easy if you need anything. The work itself is quite flexible and… read more
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Saba)
Saba is a lovely soul full of life! She spent a good amount of time with us and made an immense contribution in planting trees, weeding the garden and watering the plants ... all this despite suffering a few blisters! As a person she's very kind, caring, social and willing to share her vast wealth of information that can help fellow travellers… read more
(Excellent
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23 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tina) for host
Hello
The farm in question belongs to Eric and his mother. However, Eric doesn't live at the farm but in Nanyuki, a few minutes away by car, but there is a third very nice person who was in charge of welcoming the workawayers. In the end, I didn't stay at the farm, because I had a study job to do in Nanyuki. I stayed in Eric's apartment for a few… read more
The farm in question belongs to Eric and his mother. However, Eric doesn't live at the farm but in Nanyuki, a few minutes away by car, but there is a third very nice person who was in charge of welcoming the workawayers. In the end, I didn't stay at the farm, because I had a study job to do in Nanyuki. I stayed in Eric's apartment for a few… read more
9 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Janika) for host
I had a very nice and relaxing time staying at the farm. The place is a little outside so it is really quiet and you can enjoy the nature around. Nearby there is a beautiful river and it's always worth going for a hike and seeing the sunset. What work you do and when is pretty much up to you and you can always bring in new ideas as the farm has a… read more
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Janika)
Jani is a very kind and helpful soul. She contributed to planting lots of trees at the farm during her stay and made sure they were always watered and healthy. She was also great company during a few hikes and trips that we took to the mountain and got along easily with everybody :) We genuinely wish that she could have spent more time with us!
(Excellent
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31 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marie ) for host
It was overall a very nice experience in a very serene and beautiful area of Kenya. You can do gardening work like watering trees and plants, weed flower gardens, or clean the hut. But its very chill and you are free to work as you like. Eric also took us to Nanyuki to experience town too. Very sweet people
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie )
Marie has a great personality and very easy to get along with :) At the farm she was very helpful, always taking the initiative to water the trees and plants and very willing to work on lots of different tasks and learn new skills. She's also great at hiking, a good cook and a pretty good dancer! Thanks for all your good work Marie and all the… read more
(Excellent
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8 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Baptiste & Laura) for host
We stayed 12 days in this relaxing place which was a perfect timing! We were welcomed by Holidah, the manager of the place who made us feel comfortable. Many things can be done here. For our part, since we were only staying a few days, we focused on planting trees to create a hedge along the crops. We can organize our time as we please, which is… read more
1 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Baptiste & Laura)
Laura & Baptiste are a great, kind and hardworking couple. They have a great attitude towards work and were willing to help out with any task that needed to be done. They participated in many different activities at the farm and also managed to plant over 50 trees during their short stay! We are grateful for the great work and hope you will visit… read more
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Verónica Francisca Alída )
I don't think words can describe the amount of value that Francisca & Guillermo contributed to our farm. From the first day they arrived they immediately identified all that needed to be done and also identified all the gaps and areas that needed attention. Because they have vast experience in various workaway projects their contribution was… read more
(Excellent
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4 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Verónica Francisca Alída ) for host
We stayed 5 weeks in the land and for us it was just what we needed after volunteering in other 2 very demanding projects before. A place to be in clean* green nature, fresh air, quiet and with plenty of space and time to do the things we always do when we go to work or volunteering in rural places.
- This project really needs people who are… read more
- This project really needs people who are… read more
1 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Agustin)
Agustin is a great guy, motivated to work and business minded. He gave us a lot of good ideas and advise of how we could better improve some of the current processes and activities going on at the farm. He is also quite hard working and together with the other volunteers planted a lot of trees within a very short time!
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is a wonderful and kind person. She has a go-getter attitude and is always motivated and willing to help with literally any task that you give her! She is very knowledgable about many different types of plants and trees and their uses and shared a lot of valuable knowledge with us. She also has a great personality, gets along well with… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
I spent 4 weeks here and it was the most amazing time. Erik and Anna couldn't have been more helpful. Anna was the person who mostly ran point for me as far as helping coordinate things farther out then Erik helped me figure out rides and all the logistics upon arrival. The farm has been in Erik's family for a long time and is slowly being brought… read more
18 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
We stayed for 3 weeks on Erics farm and really enjoyed the quiet place far away from everything. The farm is about 10km from Nanyuki, at a 15 min walk from the farm you will find all basic groceries, veggies, fruits,... If you enjoy the quiet places, no noise or people around it may be right for you. The volunteer house is super nice and… read more
31 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (DeborahWolf)
Deborah is kind, social, easy going and fun :) She's also a great cook and introduced us to a lot of different vegetarian dishes that we barely knew about! She also interacted well with the other volunteers and local friends and is a great person to hang out with and you can learn a lot from her previous travel and experiences :) Lastly she is… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (DeborahWolf) for host
Eric is a really wonderful host. He's really kind and laid back and I was lucky because when I arrived he was on holiday from work and he showed me around many parts of Kenya. He's also very sociable and will sometimes bring the volunteers along to go out in Nanyuki on the weekends. My time there was very relaxed and there's plenty of time to go… read more
31 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Julie is a very nice and kind person, she worked well with the other volunteers to plant and water trees at the farm as well as helping out on other projects that were going on the property. We also went hiking on some weekends and visited the nearby town for dinner & a few beers :) Karibu tena Julie!
(Excellent
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21 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Océane & Esmeralda)
Oceane & Esmeralda are two very lovely, social & friendly girls :) They are also very hardworking and willing to lend a hand with any task or project you give them! At the farm they planted a record number of trees (100) in less than a week ! They also contributed to many other activities going on around the property. Outside work Esme is a really… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Océane & Esmeralda) for host
We spent almost 2 weeks at Eric's farm and it was a wonderful experience! We had a house for volunteers only, with everything necessary. Eric is an exceptional host, very kind and available. You are free to take all the initiatives you want on the property and he will follow you in your projects. With other volunteers, we started building a bio… read more
12 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake & Anyango)
Jake & Anyango were a very kind and hardworking couple. They helped out a lot on the farm and were always eager to work and lend a hand in anything that needed attention. They also did a lot more than was required and kept the house and compound very clean and spotless ! Thanks alot guys and all the best in your travels !!
(Excellent
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3 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jake & Anyango) for host
I enjoyed my stay in this tranquil place near Nanyuki. The environment allows you to get a peace of mind, while you help around with chores around the garden and compound.
The host Eric was very quick to respond on messages and was easy to communicate with.
Eric's mom is very passionate with gardening and the few days that she spend on the… read more
The host Eric was very quick to respond on messages and was easy to communicate with.
Eric's mom is very passionate with gardening and the few days that she spend on the… read more
1 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentine)
We really enjoyed our time with Valentine! She is kind, helpful, fun and always willing to learn and try new things :) She was great with the kids, very social and talented in many things. She also got along well with everybody and quickly became a part of the Nanyuki crowd! We shall surely miss you Valentine! Come back soon :)
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Elodie ) for host
I spend one week with Eric and Marceau, an other volonteer (Anna was not here). During week end we could hang out and chill : take some drinks with friends, Netflix, cook, and we hike on Mont kenya, was a beautiful and hard experience 😆. During the week, we stay at the farm to plant trees, relax and walk with the view on Mont kenya.
Thanks Eric… read more
Thanks Eric… read more
23 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Elodie )
Elodie is a really fun, outgoing and hardworking person :) While with us she planted lots of trees, kept the house super clean and did a lot of cooking! She is a really good cook and made us crepes for breakfast, different french cuisine and other recipes that were very delicious! She is a pleasure to have around and gets along well with… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jaël) for host
I really enjoyed my stay in Nanyuki with Eric & Anna! Unfortunately there was a water shortage at the farm so I wasn’t able to stay there for long but Eric offered that I could stay at his apartment in Nanyuki town. There I met other Swiss friends in Zumba class and went with them to shoot a film :) I also had fun going for outdoor barbecues with… read more
10 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaël)
Jaël is an excellent person with a great personality! She could basically fit in and survive anywhere in this planet :) Unfortunately, while with us there was a water shortage at the farm and she was unable to continue planting trees. Despite this, she was still willing to stay at our apartment in the nearby Nanyuki town where she helped keep the… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marceau)
Marceau was a great and fun guy! Lively, funny and gets along well with everyone and is always willing to help and lend a hand where he can. On the farm he was very useful, planting plenty of trees, more than the average ! Also, he cooked for us some French cuisine which was very delicious :) In addition he always kept the house clean and got… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marceau) for host
Wonderful!!! I spent 10 days in this workaway. Anna was not there for a few days, so Eric took care of me! It was just really nice! Eric is super nice, accommodating, cool and interesting in his way of seeing things on many subjects! I was able to plant about 30 trees on his farm! It was really relaxing and peaceful. We also went out with his… read more
4 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Wangari) for host
I enjoyed my stay at the farm and got to learn a lot about farming in the brief time I spent there!
Communication from Eric and Anna was always timely and I had everything I needed to be comfortable.
I had access to fresh vegetables from the farm and the sunsets right outside the main door were my favorite thing on clear evenings.
I would… read more
Communication from Eric and Anna was always timely and I had everything I needed to be comfortable.
I had access to fresh vegetables from the farm and the sunsets right outside the main door were my favorite thing on clear evenings.
I would… read more
27 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Wangari)
Wangari was a wonderful volunteer and a big help the farm. She was active in planting trees, flowers and vegetables and also keen on watering them daily! She also helped keep the house clean and spotless during her stay. All this while still making time to teach her Yoga classes online! :)
(Excellent
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6 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thibault) for host
Hey there! Sorry for giving the feedback just now, had a lot going on during travelling and then getting back home. So, I only stayed at the farm for a short period of time for it was my first stay in Kenya and unfortunately no one was there at the time I came. Now, that being said, it is a very unique place with mount Kenya standing not far away… read more
29 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Thibault)
Thibault was a great help at the farm! He planted a bunch of trees, repaired a couple of doors and kept the place neat and tidy. Though he didn't stay as long as expected, he made maximum use of the few days he was there to make an impact with a great attitude :)
(Excellent
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16 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Soner Can & Hazal) for host
We stayed at the farm for 2 weeks and it was quite a soothing experience. At the time, Anna was traveling to Europe to see her family, so unfortunately we could not meet with her. Eric, Anna's friend and co-host, took care of us in our time at the farm.
The farm is around half an hour drive to the Nanyuki town, which is very developed and even… read more
The farm is around half an hour drive to the Nanyuki town, which is very developed and even… read more
7 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Soner Can & Hazal)
Soner & Hazal are a really nice and fun couple to have around! They taught us a lot about Turkey and the Turkish culture and we learnt a lot from them. They also got along quite well with the kids and local people. Finally, they were quite hard working and planted plenty of trees at the farm despite the harsh weather conditions at the time :)
(Excellent
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9 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy)
Jeremy was a great help at the farm and planted lots of trees - more than average! He was quite good at taking care of the farm compound and helping other volunteers settle in and showing them around. As a person he is friendly, kind and always willing to lend a hand and learn something new :)
(Excellent
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8 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jeremy) for host
I really enjoyed my time on the farm. The place is quiet and beautiful. It's a perfect place for reading and writing and meditating and relaxing. The tree planting occupied a small part of my day. It was good and very physical work. There wasn't much cultural exchange because the host Eric was never at the farm. He stayed in the nearby town of… read more
2 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Had a great time with Eric and he was kind enough to take us to ol pejeta to see rhinos which was so fun. the accomidation at the farm was amazing and the facilties were perfect.
2 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Thomas & Ellen were a lovely bubbly couple and great fun to be around! We had fun going on game drives in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and getting up close with the Rhinos! They were also a big help in planting trees in the farm and contributing well to our small tree planting initiative :)
(Excellent
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