Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in South Africa

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Be part of the team on a small farm near Lanseria, South Africa
We have started working to revitalise a small farm on the Jukskei river. It has been essentially abandoned for seven years, so while there is infrastructure such as two houses, the actual farm is just veld. We had to start with the basics, so we ......
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Join us on our farm in Southern Drakensberg, South Africa
Nestled in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, is our backpackers lodge. It is at the heart of our 1000 hectare working farm. It was founded by wild adventurer Steve Black and is a family run establishment. It borders the stunning Mkhomazi ......
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House sitting for cottage, garden & animals in sunny Kamieskroon, South Africa
I am a 58 year old woman living on my own with three dogs and two cats, in a tiny village of less than a 1000 people in the arid Namaqualand region of the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. I work for a conservation NGO and sell books as a ......
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Enjoy our self-sufficient life in rural Baarskeerdersbos, South Africa
We are a family of 4 on an ongoing, adventurous path to a more sustainable way of life. Our 8ha farm is on the edge of a rural village and we are building a straw bale house with all means of alternative power. We are planting orchards, a vineyard, ......

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Stay with our young family by the sea in Hermanus, South Africa
We are a young family living in Hermanus, South Africa - a beautiful coastal town known for its whales, mountains, and nature. Our household is made up of myself (Kirsten), my husband Sam, and our two little boys, Heath (born 2023) and Oliver (born ......
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Help our polo-mad family with our horses in Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa
We are a Polo playing family based in Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa. There is my husband GBL, myself Don's, Zoe 18, Lucy 16 & Jim 14. GBL runs a large construction company. We all play polo & run a young horse program. We are looking for someone ......

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Create and explore in the heart of Clarens, South Africa
We are the founders of the unique guesthouse, in the beautiful tourist village of Clarens in the Eastern Free State. We are digital marketers and love to travel in our gypsy Van. Clarens has spectacular natural beauty and filled with friendly ......

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Join us and take care of a forest and establish an eco-retreat in Morgan Bay, South Africa
Our nature retreat on the Wild Coast of South Africa is a small and modest operation with the dream of taking care of the indigenous forest that runs along the stream and land, of maintaining this as a welcoming place of rest and restoration, where ......
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Experience life on our beautiful farm and help with the veggie garden and animals in Heilbron, South Africa
We are a family of four living on our farm. Me (Wilna) turning 63 but the spirit of a 30 year old, my husband (Wouter) is 70, who is patient and kind. We both still enjoy working hard on our farm. Or travel to our property in Limpopo to do ......
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Join our natural off-grid community on the Wild Coast, South Africa
Looking for skilled, eager, creative and capable volunteers! Come form part of a dream team for 4 - 6 weeks, as you offer your time and knowledge in exchange for natural living experience. Welcome —a vibrant homesteading community spread across ......

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Teach by working together, pass on your skills to one of us in Paarl, South Africa
Located in the winelands between Paarl and Wellington we are a family with two adult kids and one teenager. At home with the family we speak German but in all other areas English and Afrikaans is spoken. The farm consists of mixed vegetation as well ......

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Join an awesome team of volunteers and learn to surf in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic receptionist to help us out in this fun and funky surf lodge and backpackers. We are a small friendly backpacker - Surf Camp situated right near some of the best waves in the world. Not to forget to ......

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Learn new skills and interact with the locals in Cape Town, South Africa
We are a Cape Town surf camp / backpackers / yoga centre / live music venue situated right on the beach at one of South Africa's most famous surf spots, Muizenberg. The waves are fun and consistent, with high quality surf, awesome natural ......

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Welcome to our family farm and lodge in a wildlife paradise in Central Drakensberg, South Africa
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 ......

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Connect with nature and experience the peace and exquisite coastal beauty in Hermanus, South Africa
+++++++++++++ Couples preferred!!! Experience in General maintenance and gardening is sought. Large plot with small edible garden, fruit trees and indigenous plants. +++++++++++++ I enjoy living whole and simple, and making the most of my little ......
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Share life experiences and learn about rural living in the mountains of the Karoo, South Africa
Our farm is part of the Compassberg Protected Environment near the top of the catchment of the Sneeuberg Mountains of the Great Karoo. We have a busy life farming cattle and hosting guests and home school our children. We are looking for skilled and ......

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Cultural exchange learning about South African culture in Gonubie, East London, South Africa
It is now October, 2023, which is over seven years since my profile was edited. My wife, Lesley, sadly passed away in July 2022 and I am now alone in the house.

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Vegan nature lodge in the heart of the magical garden route in Knysna, South Africa
We are a magical peaceful Vegan eco Retreat - we are 15 kms outside Knysna on the beautiful and magical Garden Route, South Africa. We are a beautiful country smallholding on the edge of the forest. We are just 15 kms from the beaches and just ......
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Help out at a backpackers on the rural Wild Coast of Eastern Cape, South Africa
We are a backpackers on the rural Wild Coast of Eastern Cape. We are 500 meters from the beach and great surf. The business is part community owned, and everyone's input is needed to keep on making this the awesome place it is. We get visitors year ......
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Help us homeschool our three kids in Emgwenya, South Africa
I'm American, my husband is Belgian and our kids were born in South Africa. We run Tegwaan Country Getaway, an eco-tourism accommodation business in Mpumlanga. We homeschool our kids and need assistance tutoring them in English (grammar, spelling, ......