Love Farming love family have fun near the Gamsberg, Namibia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello Potential Workawayers,

    Our family farm is located 80 km outside of Rehoboth (the closest town) and approximately 160 km from Windhoek (the capital city). We are a family of five primarily engaged in farming Simbra cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens. Additionally, we have horses that require training. We've been working on developing a fruit forest, which doubles as a campsite, and a family homestead to sustain ourselves from our garden.

    We are seeking Workawayers who can help us turn this dream into a reality. We welcome individuals with expertise in greenhouses, practicing regenerative farming, offering insights on garden maintenance, composting, and worm farming. If you simply want to experience life on a real farm immersed in nature, you are also more than welcome.

    For accommodation, Workawayers can choose between staying in a caravan or a small room that was built by previous Workawayers. These accommodations are currently in need of toilet and shower facilities, which could be considered a separate project for volunteers.

    We as a family mostly eat animal products. If that is your diet you more than welcome to eat with us, and we have seasonal vegetables in the garden. Anything else needed would be for the awayers pockets. You must clean your own accommodations. There is no domestic help on the farm, and kitchen duties will be shared among everyone. Whatever is growing seasonally in the garden is available for your use.

    In return for accommodation, we would like your assistance for 3 hours a day during the week.

    During weekends, you have the option to explore the rest of Namibia at your own expense. Nearby attractions include Lake Oanob Resort, Gamsberg, Solitaire, Sossusvlei, Daan Viljoen, Hardap Dam, Gocheganas, Swakopmund (400 km away), Solitaire, and Windhoek. If you plan to spend the weekend in Rehoboth, we have a flat for your accommodation.

    Transportation will be provided from Rehoboth to the farm. We require a minimum stay of 2 weeks and can accommodate stays of up to 3 months. If you simply wish to come and camp, we welcome that option as well, and we can discuss associated fees.

    If you're in need of a genuine break and want to experience farming in the old-fashioned way, disconnecting from the daily hustle, and enjoying walks in nature (please note, there is no TV, and internet access is limited to certain areas of the farm), you are more than welcome to spend time with our family on our farm.

    We have solar panels for lighting, and we use gas for cooking as an alternative to a wood stove and a wood-based water heater.

    Best regards,

    The Olivier Family

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you are a student wanting a clean canvas to do their art on, this would be the perfect learning curve. Or just maybe you need to get away and clear your mind. This African farm will put you in the heart of nature and allow yourself to find yourself without having to worry about shelter. It is farming the old style where can still appreciate the quietness of nature and where you can walk in nature and be safe.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Building, solar, gardening, design, creative designs

  • Languages spoken

    Afrikaans: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared Accommodation, a Caravan that can accommodate 2 people or a room that can accommodate 2 people.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As per above they can explore Namibia on their own cost.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    It's a farm so there is enough space for camper vans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    At least 3 hours a day, 5 days/week

Host ref number: 451833293844

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