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We are a family of 4. Ashley(father) runs a few businesses, and the farm. Sarah(mother) is an attorney. Jemimah(13 years old) passionate about horses and hockey. Georgina(11 years old) loves being active, and dancing. We love having fun. Ashley and the girls all enjoy horse riding and playing polo. Our lodge is a boutique style hotel which sleeps 24 - it has a restaurant and bar and is located on our family farm, which has much wildlife. The farm neighbours a game reserve with Rhino, Zebra and Giraffe and a large lake which offers water sports. Our family and guests spend a lot of time here enjoying the wildlife, boating and water-skiing. Although we live in a rural area, we have a tight knit and sociable community and there is much opportunity to meet people and make friends. Suitable to an active/ outdoors person. On the farm and lodge we employ 20 local employees, which range from management to handymen. Under no circumstance, is a Workawayer here to replace a staff member, only to experience our diverse property. We would be looking for someone to help with the horses, and farm work, it is important that you are a competent horse rider, and a knowledge of polo would be an advantage.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our Farm/ Lodge is situated in the Central Drakensberg of KZN South Africa. This area has a diverse culture, as well as a variety of activities. We also contribute via charity to a rural School which neighbours our property, and the Workawayer is encouraged to interact here. The lodge also offers battle field tours, as we are close to the battlefields, and game drives. We have a variety of cultures right here on the farm, with the differnt families living on the farm, for example, traditional Zulu homesteads and rural living.
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Help
We live and work on a diverse farm. The farm consists of livestock as well as crops. The farm also has a guest lodge on it, which caters to domestic and international guests. We would require help with hospitality, welcoming/entertaining guests. We also require help with the horses. We are a polo playing family, and therefore if the Workawayer is a competent horse rider, and able to assist with the horses, this would be an advantage. Suitable to active/ outdoors person. Preferably someone with an interest in horses, and or playing polo.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The Workawayer will be accommodated in an ensuite room either in one of the lodge rooms, or within the family home, depending on availability during the stay. Comfortable accommodation. The Workawayer eat most meals with the family, and other meals will be provided at the lodge.
What else ...
We are in an area which offers lots of activities. During the summer, we waterski on the dam next to our property, and in the winter we play polo. The area has a multitude of activities, from hiking in the Drakensberg, to quad bike adventures, and lots more. The Workawayer will join the family on weekend outings.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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