Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in South Africa

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Join our off-grid eco-backpackers and permaculture farm in Hogsback, South Africa
We are an off-grid eco-backpackers and working Permaculture Farm. We practice wise waste management with none of our waste going to landfills. Our buildings are all made using natural building techniques such as wattle and daub, cob and wooden ......
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Help us while enjoying the sea in Cape Town, South Africa
We have a lively Hotel and Market located in Sea Point, Cape Town straigh at the sea and in the middle of this beautiful city. We prefer Workaways with long stays of a least 1 month to have enough time to get to know our team and ......
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Join our new community oriented farm-hostel in Swellendam, South Africa
Hello dear traveller, My name is David, I am 41 years old, from Germany. I am starting a community farmhostel in the beautiful Hermitage Valley in Swellendam. The farm is situated on 5 hectares of fertile land. On the land is a beautiful river ......
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Experience rural farm life, surrounded by red sand dunes in the Kalahari, South Africa
We are Matt and Linn and we invite you to discover farm life in the Kalahari desert. On a remote farm surrounded by red sand dunes, we live in an old farmhouse where we farm with goats.
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Help and surf in Coffee Bay, on the Wild Coast of South Africa
We are a vibrant, popular backpackers lodge located on a stunning beach, in a popular little Wild Coast hamlet. We have 24 local staff members, managing all aspects of the backpackers, all from the immediate area. We are proudly Fair Trade certified ......
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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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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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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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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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Daily help to look after my dogs in Cape Town, South Africa
Greetings, We have an adventure tourism business with accommodation for clients. Since I travel often, I need someone to help look after the dogs and run any errands while I am away. Typically, this is for 3-4 weeks at a time. We are located in ......
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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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