Learn about and experience ecosystem restoration

Help restore the ecosystem and learn about synthropic farming in practice

More than just work

Experience rural Kenya

Explore the beautiful and unknown area on foot or motorcycle. Enjoy views of the starry sky around the campfire. In the weekends, take time off to visit the coastal city of Malindi, go diving at one of the best diving spots in the world, or visit the toursitic sites such as Hells Kitchen.

Adventure Awaits

How can you help?

Pruning
Removing weeds and parasites
Clearing invasive species
Watering seedlings
Making bio-char
Preparing the land for tree planting
Collecting seeds

Dry season (April-September)

Maintenance and construction
Managing websites
Managing social media
Developing ecosystem restoration
Developing pilot project
Monitor and inventory progress
Collaboration with local communities
Write funding proposals
Develop partnerships

Continuous tasks

Planting trees
Pruning

Rainy season (October-March)

If you have any ideas you would like to explore to improve the project according to your skills and knowledge, let us know! We are setting up a vegetable garden, and could always use a skilled photographer.

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Single occupancy

Weekly price

1 week

2 weeks

4 weeks

€275

€250

€225

8 weeks

12 weeks

13-25 weeks

€200

€175

€150

Double occupancy

10% discount person

Prices

All prices are per person and include airport pickup and drop-off, accommodation in a private bedroom, three meals per day, all commodities available at Koromi Farm, and service by the housekeeper. You can pay in advance by bank transfer (preferred) or in cash upon arrival. Double occupancy is recommended for partners or close friends, since you are sharing a double bed. For stays longer than 12 weeks, one has to make an application for a specific role at the farm.

Further details

Your questions answered

Koromi Farm is located about 65 kilometers inland from the coast of Malindi. It is a very remote location, surrounded by raw nature and a few little villages. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the peace and calmness of rural Kenya while being able to discover lots of its fascinating flora and fauna. You will be accommodated in a simple but comfortable farm house with a total of three bedrooms. One single bedroom and two double bedrooms, which can accommodate a couple. Additionally, there is a common seating area for shared meals, bonding time and a place to make bonfires at night. Of course, all necessary amenities are available at Koromi Farm. These include water for drinking, showering and washing; solar electricity; simple bathrooms; a fully equipped kitchen; and an open roof shower where you can observe one of the most beautiful star skies many have ever seen. Willy, our great housekeeper, will make sure you are not missing anything in terms of comfort. He will take care of cooking, cleaning and washing so that you have enough time to dedicate to the project and enjoy yourself. Not to be forgotten, you will have enough company from our local staff, other volunteers, our friendly guard dog Mike, and our house cat Sokoke.

Koromi Farm offers everything you need for a balanced and healthy diet, of course, free ofcharge. This includes a great variety of food, such as fresh fruits and vegetables locally available, proteins, carbs and a few breakfast items. Any additional food items you desire will be at your own expense. For this, just talk to your contact person, and he will arrange the transport of these items to the project area (consider that this might take a few days due to the remote location of the project). As previously mentioned, Willy will cook breakfast and two delicious meals a day (see pictures for some examples). This, of course, does not mean you can’t cook for yourself if you prefer to. If you have any special dietary needs or allergies, please talk to your contact person. He will arrange for Willy to take this into consideration.

In terms of drinks, we offer coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks and water, of course, free of charge as well. The water is brought to the project site every one or two days, depending on the current need. Don’t worry, Willy will keep an eye on this, so there is always enough water available.

Your contact person will pick you up in Malindi at the specific location and time you have discussed with him prior to arriving. Please try your best to be punctual and inform your contact person in case of any delays. Additionally, please inform your contact person as soon as you have arrived in Malindi. You will then be driven to the project site, which is about two hours by car from Malindi.

Please consider that the site is very remote. Therefore, the available shopping options are limited. Please make sure you have bought everything you need for your stay before departing from Malindi. In case you have forgotten something important, please talk to your contact person, depending on its availability in Malindi he might be able to send it to the project site.

If you want to leave the project site by yourself, you have different options. First and foremost, there is a motorcycle (a Kibo 150cc) available at the project site that you are allowed to use (please consider our safety guidelines when riding it). Furthermore, we have a bicycle, which you are allowed to use at all times. Additionally, you can always call one of the many bodabodas (motorcycle taxis) to get around quickly. If you prefer four wheels, there is a bus that drives to Malindi on a daily basis, as well as regular taxis.

In case of an emergency, it is also possible to get picked up by your contact person or, if necessary, call an ambulance.

A safety guideline and a code of conduct will be provided together with the contract you need to sign prior to your arrival. Please follow both, to guarantee your own and fellow volunteers’ and staffs safety and comfort.

We are not able to offer any type of insurance coverage for volunteers. Therefore, all volunteers staying at Koromi Farm must have a travel insurance suited for volunteer work and valid for the entirety of their stay. Be aware that regular travel insurance often does not cover volunteer work, so choose accordingly. Additionally, you should check if the insurance covers the work activities you agreed on with your contact person. Usually, volunteer travel insurance policies cover at least medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment, repatriation and lost or stolen baggage. Make sure you have sufficient coverage for all the above-mentioned expenses.