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Help with DIY tasks at the hostel and enjoy nature in Little Karoo, South Africa

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Amber Lagoon is located between Calizdorp and Oudtshoorn near Route 62 in the LIttle Karoo ( Halfdessert), surrounded by ostrichfarms and the Swartbergmountains and Gamka Naturereserve. The distance to the next bigger town are approx. 30km.
    We: 62 and 72 years old from Germany, starting the project 21 years ago
    from Stcratch. We like Natur, Plants, animals, we have 3 dogs and some chickens,...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are in a rural area out of the Town, with Ostrich farms around, Nature Reserves, Contacts with local people, visiting the Cango Caves in the area, Swartberg pass, off-road trips sightseeing trips, Art Gallerys ,

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    There is lots of different work to do: be a host to our guests and make them feel welcome, take car of animals and plants, building, fixing things, cleaning,general maintenance, handyman,

    We would also appreciate people with experience regarding tourist tours, maintaining, gardening, Permaculture, compost, building, plumbing, creating things with own ideas, creating off-grid solutions

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a wide range of different accommodations available.
    sleeping in the Dorm, or if available in a private room, Canvas Safari Tents also available

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    walking in the field, go on tour with the Ostrich farmer our Neighbour, lots of Birds, cycling, minibus transport into town,..creating things,

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    up to 25hours help a week (4-5hours, 5 days a week), with 2 days off

Host ref number: 986717289179

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