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Last replied
14 Apr 2023
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UPDATE,PLEASE READ FIRST: as of April 2023, we will stop being a host for workaway until March 2024, due to production reduction, that is forced upon us due to a water crisis. We are positive that the next rainy season, 2024, will bring relieve and would than open our gates for workaway volunteers.
We are a hardworking, energetic, team, situated at the banks of the Omaruru Rivier, in the western Part of Namibia, specializing in the production and distribution of various vegetables and fruits.Our peak Season is from September till May, we all ways love to have a helping hand on our farm, that needs a multitude of different skill sets, to keep it running, ranging from mechanical, electrical, logistical, biological, administrative and culinary daily tasks.
We take pride in ourself, to have one of the biggest range in high quality vegetable, herb and fruit production in Namibia, on a relative small farming unit of 11 hectares.
Most part of our produce is cultivated under protection, might it be under shade cloth structures or in greenhouses. Our challenging climate, with blistering hot summers and a limited water supply, dictates us a resource conscious farming method, with water saving drip irrigation, coupled with modern irrigation technology.
We love to meet new people from all walks of life who enrich us with their experience and drive.
Unfortunately we do not accept people who are below 25 years of age and we can not accommodate people with a vegan lifestyle, our diet is Namibia has an emphasis on meat and other animal products, and a vegan lifestyle, as it is practiced in the Western World, is very expensive in Namibia.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers would get to know the day to day living on a vegetable and fruit farm and will learn a lot about horticulture in Africa. We live close to a small town and interaction with locals as customers who come to purchase vegetables directly on our property as well as with workers is guaranteed .
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help with: Gardening, Mechanical repairs, General and Electrical maintenance, Administrative duties, Delivery driving( best Heavy Duty License) Cooking ,looking after my young daughter.
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis 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
We offer free lodging, with 2 units that can either accommodate a couple or an individual each.
What else ...
We a situated in one of the most beautiful regions of the country, the cosy little town of Omaruru is just 1 km away, and can easily reached with a bicycle or foot. The stunning Erongo Mountain Range, the world famous Erindi Game Reserve, are all in the district and can easily reached for a day trip. Further away the Spitzkoppe and the Brandberg are also within a day trips range.
Due to Omaruru’s unique location, the major central Hubs of Windhoek and Swakopmund can be reached in 2,5 hours by car.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
If you have a guitar nearby, a nice evening is guaranteed!!😉
Excellent with renovations and she she has the ability to do more than that.
I would have loved if she could have stayed longer to do more projects.
It was absolutely fun to have you here.
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If you have a guitar nearby, a nice evening is guaranteed!!😉
Excellent with renovations and she she has the ability to do more than that.
I would have loved if she could have stayed longer to do more projects.
It was absolutely fun to have you here.
To all other potential hosts, you will be missing out on 2 wonderful people if you are not taking them in!😉
