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Join the Rebirth of Eco Nature – Hands-On Conservation

The experience

Hello Worldpackers! 🌿🦌
Welcome to a serene 4-acre forest park and eco-lodge in stunning Kilifi, on Kenya's north coast (only 5km from town and close to beautiful beaches like Bofa).
Since 2007, we've turned an old abandoned quarry into a thriving green oasis – proudly the only true forest lodge along the entire Kenyan coast! Imagine waking up to birdsong, spotting blue monkeys

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: € 12 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Fee pays for: Food (3 homemade meals), accommodation (eco-cottage), utilities, water, and project sustainability/revival (kitchen, ponds, maintenance). Benefits for travelers: Included in the fee — ensures hassle-free stay (no need to shop/cook), supports the eco-impact, and provides cultural immersion/wildlife experience. "As a registered NGO reviving our unique forest reserve, we ask a modest daily contribution of €10–15 to cover y

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Swahili

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Welcome to a peaceful 4-acre forest park and eco-lodge in beautiful Kilifi, Kenya's north coast (just 5km from town and near stunning beaches).
Since 2007, we've transformed an abandoned quarry into a lush green paradise — the only genuine forest lodge on the entire Kenyan coast! Our reserve is home to blue monkeys, shy dik-diks, colorful turacos/trogons/guinea fowls, butterflies, and more — often spotted from our hilltop restaurant.
As a registered non-profit, we focus on nature conservation, Mijikenda cultural preservation, and supporting community programs through sustainable eco-tourism. We're in an exciting revival phase: rebuilding the kitchen roof, restoring fish ponds, refreshing trails and cottages. Volunteers play a key role in this restoration, directly contributing to biodiversity, ecosystem recovery, and long-term sustainability in coastal Kenya.
Join us for meaningful work in a serene hidden gem — wake up to birdsong, collaborate side-by-side with the team, enjoy cultural exchanges, and relax with ocean breezes. Perfect for eco-enthusiasts seeking real impact!

Activities & Shift

Hours & Schedule: 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week (flexible, with weekends and afternoons free). Shifts are typically mornings (after breakfast) for hands-on tasks, with shared family-style lunch and evenings for relaxation/cultural time.
Main Activities (matched to your skills/interests):

Gardening & reforestation — Planting native trees/flowers, weeding, maintaining butterfly gardens, collecting seeds.
Trail & habitat restoration — Clearing/improving forest trails, restoring ponds/fish habitats, light landscaping.
Conservation & wildlife support — Monitoring animals, basic care for small rescued species (if present), habitat improvement.
Light DIY/revamping — Painting cottages, simple repairs/building signs or benches with recycled/local materials.
Lodge & guest support — Preparing rooms, basic cleaning of shared areas, restaurant help (serving/light kitchen).
Creative/digital (optional) — Photography/videography of wildlife, social media updates, website assistance.

No experience required — we'll train you on-site. Your efforts create visible change: greener trails, healthier habitats, and a welcoming lodge!

Rules

Respect nature, wildlife, and the community — conserve water/electricity (solar-supported), no single-use plastics, quiet after 10pm.
Smoking only outside, away from cottages.
Keep shared spaces tidy — we all pitch in.
Basic internet (good for WhatsApp/email, slower for streaming); bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, reusable bottle, and light work clothes.
Positive attitude, teamwork, and respect for our eco-conscious lifestyle required.
No pets (delicate wildlife balance).
Contribution Fee — As a registered NGO in revival, €10–15/day per volunteer (reduced for longer stays, e.g., €12/day for 3+ weeks, €10/day for 4+ weeks). Covers 3 homemade meals/day, comfortable eco-cottage, utilities/water, and project sustainability (100% reinvested — no profit). Payable on arrival.
Minimum stay: 1 week (2+ preferred).
Transport: Cheap tuk-tuks/boda-bodas to town/beach.
We live simply and family-style — genuine cultural exchange is encouraged!