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Description
Our little farm is only 11 ha, but has a lot to offer. The house is standing on pillars and on top of a hill, from where you have a near endless sight, without seen any houses.
The whole setup resembles a mix of holiday house and farm yard. We have a stable, a big chicken run, a big duck pond, a fish pond with kois, a swimming pool, a small veggie garden and a Lucerne garden.
The whole setup runs on Solar power and own bore hole for fresh water.
This inhales only about 2 ha which is surrounded by bush veld,
We are developing this little farm to a self sufficient place, where you reap what you sow and you eat what you breed, with bush veld to get your herbs and medicines for minor ailments and game you can see from the porch.
Our vision is a self sufficient bio farm and it would be very interesting for work aways to be part of the development of this, being able to learn and also to put in there own know how or craftsmanship.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are both German. One of us has immigrated from Germany to Namibia many years ago and the other was born here in fourth generation.
We live near to Windhoek, where there are a lot of cultural tours, which can be booked on own costs.
As the farm is on route to the South and West, a tour to Sossousvlei, Swakopmund or Walfish bay is possible on own cost.
Being born here and living on a farm my whole live, I have a broad knowledge of the field, it's plants and game animals. This is what the Namibian culture is about, no matter which ethnic group. Living in and from the land.
Help
The help will inhale the care of the chickens, ducks, fish, horses and cows. Milking, feeding, gardening and general care of the farm animals.
Craftsmanship or the willingness to work with your hands are essential. We are planning a little Aloe Vera plantation, a bigger veggie garden, a shed, a container house and a little fruit orchard. This will not be done in one shift, but taken on according to priority. Knowledge about welding, building or any craft would be a big plus.
Mending fences, general gardening and general farm work will be part of your day.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation for the time being would be an en suite double bedroom with own porch and a nearly endless view towards the far blue mountains. There are plans for a little apartment with own entrance for volunteers.
What else ...
We are living our dream, by staying on a little farm and having free running game around us. This is something we would like to share. Being self sufficient and producing bio products is our aim.
Our volunteers would be living in the house with us, eating with us. Tolerance of each other thus is essential.
Trips to Windhoek can be arranged.
We have Internet, but not for downloads of films or videos. Adequate use of Internet can be arranged according to needs of all house inhabitants, without bursting the limit.
We also have quite good cell phone reception.
Because of Namibia being so dry, the growing of vegetables and fruit is very limited. Thus we can not cater for any special dietary needs like vegetarians or vegans. Alcohol or any other beverage, except water and self made juices, have to be supplied by the work away.
Please no drinking of alcohol during a working day.
Provision should be taken for any allergies. We do not cater for lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance or vegan lifestyle or diet. All foods will be prepared in our kitchen as we would do it every day. If there is any perks you need, you have to supply at own cost and help with the preparation thereof.
We love a sense of humor and adore people that have dreams, plans and are eager to learn. Own initiative and thoughts towards building a sustainable farm is always welcome.
It is about hands on experience and getting your hands dirty and practicing a sustainable and self sufficient lifestyle should be what you want to experience. For this, you are at the right place.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
Thank you for your sweet feedback. I can only return the favour with absolute honesty.
Having actually kind off pressured you into a earlier arrival as was planned by you, I felt a bit guilty. But you both exceeded my expectations by far. Your eagerness to learn about a true and honest sustainable living in a harsh country… read more
We wanted to understand how to become self sufficient and the Namibian desert seemed the most harshest of enviroments to learn so when we read Isabelle and Hans profile we thought, why not and boy this farm did not disappoint!
While on the farm we cultivated an Aloe… read more
We had some very interesting talks and laughs. Typical to her nature, she fit in our daily routine fast and coped excellent with challenges we confronted her… read more
Thank you very much for your help on our Farm. You have been really pleasant to be with and a big help. I loved your attitude and our talks and jokes. Not always being totally of the same opinion, it still was very refreshing to discuss situations and views. Rachel, I sincerely hope I will get some pictures of your new soapy… read more
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Thank you for your sweet feedback. I can only return the favour with absolute honesty.
Having actually kind off pressured you into a earlier arrival as was planned by you, I felt a bit guilty. But you both exceeded my expectations by far. Your eagerness to learn about a true and honest sustainable living in a harsh country… read more
We wanted to understand how to become self sufficient and the Namibian desert seemed the most harshest of enviroments to learn so when we read Isabelle and Hans profile we thought, why not and boy this farm did not disappoint!
While on the farm we cultivated an Aloe… read more
We had some very interesting talks and laughs. Typical to her nature, she fit in our daily routine fast and coped excellent with challenges we confronted her… read more
Thank you very much for your help on our Farm. You have been really pleasant to be with and a big help. I loved your attitude and our talks and jokes. Not always being totally of the same opinion, it still was very refreshing to discuss situations and views. Rachel, I sincerely hope I will get some pictures of your new soapy… read more
When I read your request to work away, I thought: "yeah, two Scotts!!! Gonna be a crazy time!" But never in a live time could I imagine that we would have so much fun!! The chores and the work was suddenly easier to do, because of our jokes and chats.
Not only that, you guys are such a pleasure to have around with your open… read more
I stayed three weeks with the… read more
The house is spacious and very clean.
I got a nice room with own bathroom and balcony from where you can enjoy an amazing view.
My main tasks were cutting big plants and creating a rock garden together with another workawayer.
Work differs and depends on what's waiting to be dealt with.… read more
The tasks were easy, sometimes a bit exhausting but easy to do. There were breaks in between and always good food, excellently cooked by Isabelle.
This was… read more
