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We are namibians living in third generation on our family farm.
Dedicated to nature and also commercial farming ---- growing and planting our own food.
We are open minded and nonjudgemental.
Always enjoy good company, laughter and provide a warm atmosphere.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will have some personal contact with the farmowners and can make the experience about farmlife in general under african desert conditions.
Looking after animals, helping in the vegetable- and succulent gardens and general maintenance.
Enjoy the remoteness, warm wheather and lots of sunshine.
This place is more for the adventures nature lover who likes the simplicity !
Just please keep in mind: although we are white farmers with a huge farm, we are not rich and not privileged. We havent got so much work and the ability that we can provide the food completely ! This has to be negotiated.Projects involving children
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Have an unique farm experience on our farm in the South of Namibia, close to the Namib desert.
We like the company of young and older people who would enjoy farmlife, caring for animals like goats and chickens and helping in the vegetable- and succulent gardens.
We are always intrested to have people with some farmexperience, who are able to stand in for us, during our periods of absence.Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
There are two guestrooms in the main house --- where we can cook together. Alternatively a seperate smaller selfcatering house for those looking for more privacy, and camping facilities are available.
We have solar power, Wifi, excellent springwater and other ammenities.What else ...
The farm lies about 400 km south of Windhoek and is reachable by Minibus till to the nearest town which is 45 km away.
Gamedrives, swimming, walking, camp fires, relaxing ..... and enjoy only the sounds of nature.
Budged tours are available to various locations such as the famous dunes of Sossusvlei and will be conducted by my husband who is a professional guide.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a nice and cosy farmstyle campingplace. Its simple but has all you need for camping. Rooftents, vans, trucks or only tents are welcome.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
2 hours, 5 days a week
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You are lovely people and it was always a pleasure having you around… read more
Nous étions logés sur un adorable petit camping aménagé à côté de la maison. Le travail est très varié… read more
They where involved with the gardens, looking after animals, building a hyde, general maintanance
and in search of the giraffe :-)
They where very helpful, friendly, mindful and easy going. It was always a pleasure to have them around… read more
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You are lovely people and it was always a pleasure having you around… read more
Nous étions logés sur un adorable petit camping aménagé à côté de la maison. Le travail est très varié… read more
They where involved with the gardens, looking after animals, building a hyde, general maintanance
and in search of the giraffe :-)
They where very helpful, friendly, mindful and easy going. It was always a pleasure to have them around… read more
Es war eine tolle Zeit.
It was always a pleasure having her around us, with her friendly and uncomplicated demeanor.
We wish her all the best in future. Will miss her and hope to… read more
Patrycja has a friendly personality and it was always a pleasure having her around. She executed her duties… read more
garden work, cooking and baking, looking after the animals, cleaning and maintaning the property.
The contact was always easy and it was a pleasure and interesting to be together with her.
With her heartwarming mentality, she was just the… read more
They where mostly cutting thorn bushes next to the roads and helping with general maintenance work.
It was an amazing experience to meet this lovely french family on their long time journey.
We whish them all the best for the next year on the road.
She is welcome back… read more
I have seen the new moon coming up, which is breathtaking. Seen beautiful sunsets. And finally, it rained, what a joy! We made a game drive after the rain had come which was… read more
We had a amazing time on the farm with little work and a lot of time for ourself. We really enjoyed eating all together and we felt like being part of the Farm Family. There are 4 cute dogs, 3 cats, goats and a lot of chickens. If you like animals and have a remote atmosphere this is definitely the right… read more
The work consisted of some basic farm chores (feeding the goats and cows)… read more