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1 Sep 2024
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Description
We are a small family business, managing the backpackers place and a variety of other budget tourist accommodation.
For those wanting to experience life in a desert mountain village, while helping tourists from all over the world, this is an ideal location.
Far away from city lights, we are the ideal place to connect with yourself and nature.
All our permanent staff are from the local community.
Our dogs and cats are always looking for a walk or a nuzzle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Help
Business here is very seasonal and we have hot summers and long, cold winters, so the work required from volunteers varies considerably, depending on our immediate needs and the interests and skills of the volunteer.
Volunteers are expected to work 20h/week, on a flexible basis, in return for board and some meals. This gives time to explore the village and surrounding mountains.
Work mainly involves interacting with guests, cleaning, gardening, property maintenance and caring for the animals, .
It is very important for volunteers to fit in with our family and the team of staff.
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Private room when possible, but sharing during busy periods.
What else ...
We lie in the foothills of the Sneeuberg Mountain Range, 50km north of Graaff Reinet.
Views of the Compassberg (2502m), the highest freestanding peak in the Cape, dominate the village.
The surrounding mountains are great for hiking and mountain biking and exploring the abundant fossil, San and more recent colonial history.
The weather is dramatic: hot summers with thunderstorms and flash-floods and winters with snow and heavy frost.
Tourism is now the main industry in the village and wool is the major product on the surrounding farms.
There is no night life in Nieu-Bethesda, but for those who enjoy relaxing in nature and browsing craft and coffee shops, book stores and art galleries, it is ideal.
There are no doctors, ATM’s, banks or petrol stations in Nieu-Bethesda.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have WiFi, but it can be slow and unreliable
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (3)
Ian and Katrin make me feel home, they are very kind, humble and genuine persons. I enjoyed sharing delicious food with them while talking about everything, they have a lot of interesting stories to tell.
Ian teach me how to cut the grapes, which I really appreciate. Work hours are flexible and I had plenty of… read more
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Ian and Katrin make me feel home, they are very kind, humble and genuine persons. I enjoyed sharing delicious food with them while talking about everything, they have a lot of interesting stories to tell.
Ian teach me how to cut the grapes, which I really appreciate. Work hours are flexible and I had plenty of… read more
