Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in South Africa

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Explore local ecosystems and history with our family in Cape Town, South Africa
Meet our family: Tamsyn and Monique, along with our two amazing children, Noa and Luca. We live in the beautiful suburb of Hout Bay, where the mountains, forest, and sea are all part of our daily backdrop. We’re nature lovers through and ......
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Help create a house next to an indigenous forest teaming with wildlife in Knysna, South Africa
Hello beautiful people we had an Irish man scheduled to come in towards the end of the month. He has an opportunity in Algeria and has said that he may not be able to join us. We have a good crew on the farm ready to put together walls and put in ......
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Join outdoor activities and creative projects at our nature camp in Magaliesburg, South Africa
This is a hands-on, nature-focused educational organization that runs holiday camps, school programs, and environmental learning experiences to inspire children and young adults to connect with the natural world. As a volunteer, you’ll help with ......
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Join us on our journey to live self-sufficiently in Thabazimbi, South Africa
IMPORTANT: South Africa isn't the safest place and to reach the farm there is no public transport readily available. We recommend you take a private taxi which will pick you up at the airport and take you to Thabazimbi where we can pick you up on ......
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Welcome - Workawayers for a beach house project in South Africa
From 15 April until 15 November Hello Workawayers! We are a South African/ Canadian family who recently bought a cabin right next to the beach in a small , very safe costal town on the Garden Route of South Africa. We are 350km north east of Cape ......
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Enjoy the wonderful activities that come with our beautiful hostel and adventure center in Wilderness, South Africa
Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Wilderness National Park, our hostel and adventure center sits right on the edge of the beautiful Touw River Estuary. Surrounded by forest, water, and incredible wildlife, it’s a place where nature is part of ......
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Help needed on wildlife conservation project in Hoedspruit, South Africa
The 1800ha Conservancy is dedicated to having a positive impact on the local environment as well as on the local communities that are located on its periphery. The conservancy is home to a pioneering Education Centre, a resident anti-poaching unit ......
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Help welcome on our spectacular tourist farm in Nieu Bethesda, South Africa
Hi there, We are a family of four. We have two sons. The eldest is working here on the farm with us. Together we run a sheep/ cattle farm in the heart of the Karoo area - It is situated just outside Nieu Bethesda in the foothills of the majestic ......
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Join us for gardening, DIY and creative projects in a beautiful forest setting in Western Cape, South Africa
Our space is a hidden forest sanctuary along the Garden Route, a family run business that offers a cozy home to many travellers . We have a large variety of guests who pass by, from families to young solo travellers, and most of their favourite part ......
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Help at our non-profit cat sanctuary project in Western Cape, South Africa
We are an animal welfare organisation. We have a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project at the University of the Western Cape. We also run a cat sanctuary on our farm in Grabouw, Western Cape. We take in stray cats and also dogs which we rehome or provide ......
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Connect with our community and experience farm life in Porterville, South Africa
Our small, family-run farm is tucked away below the Olifant’s River Mountains in Porterville, a picturesque farming town surrounded by waterfalls, hiking spots, flower fields and big open skies. We grow pomegranates, citrus, herbs, and seasonal ......
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Help around my cob tiny home and join a film crowdfunding campaign in Stellenbosch, South Africa
I have completed a cob home and need someone to help with the finishes. We'll be doing it together. I am based in the Eco Village which forms part of the Sustainability Institute, thus you will have the opportunity to learn a bit more about ......
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Join our farmstead in Twee Riviere, South Africa
My husband and i live in a rural area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, in Twee Riviere, Langkloof Valley. The Langkloof region is one of the largest deciduous fruit growing regions in SA. We are surrounded by apple and pear orchards, where the ......
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Help us at our off-grid homestead in the Tsitsikamma, South Africa
Hey there, we are a family of four Danna, Greg, Robin (9) and Sam (5). We have two dogs (Toby and Luna) and about 33 chickens. Simon (from Malawi) stays on the farm with us and he works Monday to Friday on the farm as the groundsman and general ......
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Creating a safe space for women and children in Port Saint Johns EC, South Africa
My name is Thongo, I am a mother with twin girls and a 4 year old daughter. I've been living in Pondoland for 6 years. The dream of my own land has finally become a reality and during the last 3 years, I have slowly been clearing and building what ......
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Join our family near the Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
WE PREFER COUPLES! This is a 21 room guest house and pub, in the town of Addo. Addo village is close to the world renowned Addo Elephant National Park. The guest house is situated on the the Main Road of Addo and is easily accessible. The local ......
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Gardening on our small family farm in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Clifford is an architect and TV producer and also runs an NGO that supports interventions in public schools and his wife Erica is a public interest lawyer and author. We have recently relocated from Johannesburg to live on a small non-productive ......
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Help my Christian family with childminding in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
Volunteer Opportunity: Homeschool Teacher and Au Pair (Born Again Christian) We're seeking a compassionate and experienced volunteer to join our family as a homeschool teacher and au pair for our 7-year-old daughter. As a native English speaker ......
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Join our off-grid eco-backpackers and permaculture farm in Hogsback, South Africa
We are an off-grid eco-backpackers and working Permaculture Farm. We practice wise waste management with none of our waste going to landfills. Our buildings are all made using natural building techniques such as wattle and daub, cob and wooden ......
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Help us while enjoying the sea in Cape Town, South Africa
We have a lively Hotel and Market located in Sea Point, Cape Town straigh at the sea and in the middle of this beautiful city. We prefer Workaways with long stays of a least 1 month to have enough time to get to know our team and ......
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