Electrician or hands-on guy wanted in luxury safari camp

United Kingdom

5

The volunteer tents are big,double bed, porch/chairs, bathroom, outdoor shower, mosquito net, fan, shampoo etc. drinking water & 3 delicious Sri Lankan meals everyday. The work is as described it will take a couple days to settle in just be proactive; after mealtimes clean dishes, when guest checkout clean the lodge, sweep, prep the camping, deep clean lodges etc. I travelled solo and was made to feel so welcome by everyone, the chef gave me mini cooking lessons when he would cook and I learned so much from the safari guides. I was so lucky to see 3 leopards on safari. Once in a lifetime 1000/10

7 months ago

Leopard replied

Lara was one of the best volunteers anyone can have full of energy and alway willing to do any task with a smile

United Kingdom

4

When I first arrived everyone was lovely. The longer I stayed the more I realised they have a rule where the staff are too afraid to communicate with volunteers unless its strictly about work, which made me feel like I couldn't connect with the locals. This makes it an isolating experience but if you don't mind keeping to yourself its ok. I got the opportunity to go on 2 the camping which was amazing. Noel is a lovely owner and is always there if you need him. I did get my money stolen there but he was kind enough to sort it out for me.

about 1 month ago

Leopard replied

Thank you for your opinion. Kindly note our staff are professionals in their field and it's a jungle camp and cannot compare to beach boys in a surf hostel. About your loss we do not have any evidence or cctv footage so it may have happened after leaving camp .how ever we have compensated your losses.

Israel

3

My time at the camping was an intense and hands-on experience. The work is primarily physical, so be prepared for tasks that require effort and endurance. Volunteers eat local food, not the meals served to guests. Most of the time, this means simple dishes like rice, so plan accordingly. If you're looking for an immersive, back-to-basics experience in the wild, this is the place for you.

4 months ago

Leopard replied

When you choose to volunteer you are part of the staff .if you want Gourmet food you have to book as a customer.. So I guess your expectations were different. And we could not cater to your cultural needs

Iran

4

I had an amazing stay here! It's a peaceful place in the heart of nature, where I woke up every morning to the sound of birds and saw monkeys and peacocks up close. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, creating a warm atmosphere. I learned so many new things during my stay and enjoyed their delicious and spicy food. It was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it!

4 months ago

Leopard replied

Hi Sina if the zipper did not work you should have informed our staff to fix it... fyi we do not offer pick up service to volunteers. It's in the contract. Trust u enjoyed your time

Finland

3

I spend 1 week there. I like being alone, so for me it was okay to be just with the nature and no other volunteers. But if you are very social person, maybe its not for you if theres no others. It took me 1-2 days to adapt to the nature but after that it was all fine. Its amazing place to see how nature, animals and humans are living together. Once in a lifetime experience. I did 1 Safari when I stayed and it costed me 40€ to enter.

6 months ago

Leopard replied

Thank you milja 3 stars you should add one more for giving you a free Ride from Mirissa to camp and a extra free night at camp 🏕

Belgium

5

Noel and Cecile are very welcoming people and will make sure you have everything you need. Noel emphasises that you should do tasks you feel comfortable with and take joy in. For the staff it's clearly unusual to have a (Western) girl working with them, but nevertheless they made me feel welcome and were always in for a talk (in basic English) or a laugh. You have to take initiative to work but they'll give a list of basic tasks if you don't know what to do. You're surrounded by beautiful nature and all the animals that come with it. And you get to spend your free time at the gorgeous camp.

8 months ago

Leopard replied

Emma what a wonderful person as a volunteer and a family member who fit in to our team.. thank you for your contribution and we will look in to your advice

Brazil

5

Volunteering at the camping Safari was really good. The tasks basically consisted of helping with the maintenance and cleaning of the halls and rooms. All the staff were always kind and helpful. You'll be close to a large national park, so go knowing you'll interact with nature. I highly recommend this experience.

9 months ago

Leopard replied

Hi Fillipe thank you so much for being part of our team . Both of you did a fantastic job of volunteering and would like to have you back again.. Best of luck

Brazil

5

My experience at the camping was an experience of a lifetime! It is located very close to the entrance of the camping Park and the place is beautiful and immersed in nature. My tasks were housekeeping and helping clean the rooms for the guests. I recommend it if you like nature and being immersed in nature because in the tent where we slept some insects, frogs, lizards, and others animals may appear.

9 months ago

Leopard replied

Hi Thais,
Thank you so much for being part of our team. It was indeed a pleasure to have people like you as volunteers.
All our team members enjoyed working with both of you.
Trust you enjoyed your jungle experience 🙏

Hungary

5

Noel and his family are super nice and welcoming. The job is easy, and you have plenty of time to relax. However, note that there is na/C, and there are plenty of mosquitoes and other animals in this area, so only go there if you are comfortable with that.

10 months ago

Leopard replied

Greta it was a pleasure to had you part of our family and Eli enjoyed your time. I trust you had a good experience .we wish you best of luck 👍

United Kingdom

5

Staff are lovely and chatty, it just takes a few days to settle in with them. You have to be proactive and make up jobs for yourself. You can sweep, put out cushions, pool clean, clean guest tents. Guys, construction work will be available just be aware of the relaxed Sri Lankan H&S. The more effort you put in, the better your experience will be. The pool is nice and typical Sri Lankan food is tasty, just repetitive. Accommodation is okay, just expect tarantulas and scorpions to visit. When Noel was around, he treated us to drinks and invited us to have dinner. the camping were amazing! :)

12 months ago

Leopard replied

Ellie and Harvey were supper nice volunteers to have. They contributed a lot and were supper friendly.

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