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Reconnect with nature in a Malawian Paradise

The experience

Ahoy there adventurers, explorers and seekers.

I'm Luke, a long term traveller and volunteer of 4 years. Last year, I decided to slow down a bit and build a home on the beautiful shores of Lake Malawi with my partner Jacqueline.

The long-term plan is to create a space where people can come and reconnect with nature, slow down, relax, and heal.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 21 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are hoping to connect with people who have some of the below skills, are willing to share their knowledge and possibly help out on small-scale projects

Building / Eco-building
Landscaping / Gardening
Solar Power/ Alternative Power Sources
Water Management
NGO/Charity Development

Activities & Shift

We are looking for 4-5 hours of work Monday - Friday. These hours are flexible.

First off, the area is AMAZING, and we are so grateful for being able to live here. It's the 4th largest freshwater lake in the world and is home to the most species of lake fish anywhere on earth. It has crystal clear waters and it's quite warm even in the winter. It's perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing.

You have the opportunity to experience authentic Malawian life, meet the village Chief and interact with the local community if you wish.

We can teach you the local language/s; Tambuka or Chichewa.

You can learn how to make traditional Malawian food and explore the medicinal plants/herbs people still use here.

You can experience a trip in a hand-made canoe with the local fishermen, catch, cook and eat chambo, butterfish or usipa.

Rules

Volunteers must have valid health insurance documents and be comfortable living amongst nature in a remote setting.