Handyman, come help us basic plumbing, electrical, etc =)

France

5

Very nice experience within the reserve, the family is super nice, the work can be physical sometimes but we learn a lot of things!

3 months ago

Kobus replied

Hi Abdel, It was our pleasure to be your host.
Thank you for your effort and the great work you did while visiting.
Yes, at the change of the season it is hot, humid with not sufficient rain to cool the area down.
We hope to see you again when you pass via Panama.

Germany

5

I felt welcomed from the start, I got food and time to arrive, which was very nice! Also I felt very well looked after. For example the first day, I worked a lot in the sun and the next day I was stationed somewhere else, because I'm not so used to the sun. The hosts also showed a lot of interest in my well beeing, asking how I was, if I feel good. The work varied a lot, Kobus and Deon made sure that I learned a lot new things, which were teached with a lot of patience and passion. Especially when Kobus told me about the plants and trees on the grounds. I felt so at peace at this place! Thanks

5 months ago

Kobus replied

Thank you for your effort and assistance during your stay on the project.
Much appreciated.

Hope to see you soon.

United States

5

Excellent opportunity to connect with nature and contribute to help establish a natural reserve for native wildlife and plants.

9 months ago

Kobus replied

Hi Jan, It was our pleasure to be your host.
Thank you for the great work you did while visiting.
We hope to see you again when you pass via Panama.

Colombia

5

Admiration for this project that the family maintains with great effort and passion to promote respect for the species that have found refuge there, both plants and animals. I am very proud to have contributed a grain of sand to this oasis in the midst of so much deforestation. My most sincere congratulations and best wishes for your contribution to the environment.

about 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you for your effort on the project.
Omar assisted in upgrading our electrical network and expanding our solar installation.
Omar brought his skills and took pride in his work. He made a huge difference and was a pleasure to have on the team.
Omar and Deon spend lots of hours in the hot sun on top of the roof and on ladders to get the project done.
We hope to see Omar again as a visitor to enjoy the fruits of his labor.
Much appreciated Omar!

United Kingdom

5

Kobus, Dion & Heather were really welcoming. The food was really thoughtful and was a highlight of the experience. We also really enjoyed the fresh mangoes from the trees and trying new fruits from the different trees. I really enjoyed our nature/project walks and felt like I learnt a lot. They were really keen to share information and it was really interesting. The tasks were physical, but varied so nothing was too challenging! We also got regular snack and water breaks. The working hours were fair and exploring Santa Catalina/Coiba on our days off were another highlight! Thank you!

about 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you, for Matt and your great attitude and willingness to try new things. We hope to see you again in a few years.
Thank you for your time and effort you have put into your stay.
Greetings,
Gerda, Deon and Kobus

Chile

5

My stay at the reserve Natural Reserve was truly amazing. Got to meet wonderful people and get in touch with nature. The hosts are very kind souls who are very dedicated to restore the local fauna. Didn't have the opportunity to meet Kobus in depth but he was very nice to me. Deon and Gerda are so nice and learnt so much from them. Deon made sure i didnt feel so alone as I was alone volunteering for a week and Gerda's cooking/baking is amazing. Will miss the reserve and Santa Catalina (specially the mangos and vetkoek hahah). Hope im back someday!

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you so much for your great attitude and willingness to try new things. We hope to see you again in a few years.
Thank you for your time and effort you have put into your stay.
Greetings,
Gerda, Deon and Kobus

Norway

5

My stay at the reserve Natural Reserve truly was a great one! I stayed for about a week, and learned so much about the balance of nature and especially about the importance, and how to's, of maintaining and facilitate the local flora and fauna. The communication with Kobus both before, during and after my stay was really good, and they were flexible with small variations in the dates i had originally booked. The accommodation was good! I really enjoyed the closeness to nature, listening to the wildlife from the comfort of being inside my mosquito net. Would definitely stay again!

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Henrikke joined our project and embraced the very different jungle life we offer.
She was a great volunteer to have on the project with a great attitude and energy to assist and in building the project.
We hope to see you again in a few years. Thank you for your time and effort you have put into your stay.

Switzerland

5

The experience at the reserve was amazing. I was received with open arms by the whole Family. Kobus, Gerda and Dion showed us so many things about nature, animals and fieldwork over the whole week, I learned a lot. We did different tasks every day. From collecting eggs to cutting wood and mending fences. I will miss the cooking routine in the morning and evening with the other volunteers and Dion and also Gerda's cooking at lunch. Thank you so much for this cool experience.

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you so much for your great attitude and willingness to try new things. We hope to see you again in a few years.
Thank you for your time and effort you have put into your stay.
Greetings,
Gerda, Deon and Kobus

Switzerland

5

I felt very welcomed from the moment we arrived. Kobus, Gerda and Deon are such a nice host family with huge knowledge. It's an amazing project on their property, and I'm glad I could help. There are a lot of different tasks to do like watering trees, repairing the fence, cutting grass, feed the chicken, collect eggs etc. I had a really great time here and could learn a lot.

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you so much for your great attitude and willingness to try new things. We hope to see you again in a few years.
Thank you for your time and effort you have put into your stay.
Greetings,
Gerda, Deon and Kobus

United States

5

I had a great time in Santa Catalina! Kobus, Gerda, and Deon are all so kind and welcoming. During the shifts, I spent my time watering trees, cutting grass, learning to use a chainsaw, and helping with the chickens. Deon, the other volunteers, and I would make breakfast together in the morning, start the day's tasks, and then have a delicious lunch made by Gerda. I learned so much about the wildlife, trees, and ecosystem. The town and beach is about a 40 minute walk away but we hitch hiked or got rides from Kobus, Deon, or Gerda.

over 1 year ago

Kobus replied

Thank you so much for your great attitude and willingness to try new things. We hope to see you again in a few years.
Thank you for your time and effort you have put into your stay. Also, thank you for offering some of your free time to participate in our activities.
Greetings,
Gerda, Deon and Kobus

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