Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in South Africa

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Permaculture farm with cob buildings in the beautiful Klein Karoo, South Africa
Due to the remoteness of the farm we only take couples or friends travelling together, unless you are older, skilled and experienced and wont mind staying remotely on your own We are currently looking for a couple for the month/ or part of July and ......
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Inviting yogis, creative and adventurous people to join our fun hostel in Cape Town, South Africa
Our fun hostel in Cape Town is seeking: YOGA teachers, PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS! Located on the hip and happening Kloof Street, our hostel is ideally located within walking distance of a variety of parks, restaurants, bars, fashion ......
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Join our family living on an organic farm in Byrne Valley, South Africa
We are a family living on a twenty hectare Organic Farm. Our aim is to be as self-sufficient as possible and farm in a morally responsible manner, placing value on our environment above profit. Our kids were home-birthed, home-schooled, and ......
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Handyman & general help in kite and yoga house in Cape Town, South Africa
Hi everyone :) My name is Miri and I am the very happy owner of a kitesurfing lodge in Cape Town. I am looking for: - 2 volunteers who would like to stay 2-6 months in high season (October -March) - 1 or 2 more to help September/October with ......
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Enjoy teaching surrounded by beautiful nature in Transkei, South Africa
We have availability for volunteers for our next school termbeginning 20 July 2026 until mid September. If helping young children learn to read sounds like something you'd be interested in then we'd be interested in hosting you. Our education ......
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Connect with our community and experience farm life in Porterville, South Africa
Our small, family-run farm is nestled at the foot of the Olifants River Mountains near Porterville (2h away from CPT International Airport - we have a delivery truck that can do pick-ups on most Tuesdays and Thursdays). This town is a picturesque ......
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Help at a plant nursery near Kruger National Park in White River, South Africa
We urgently need volunteers to clear bush next to the river ,this work will require some difficulties and we prefer people that can handle the lowveld sun. This is only for the period of May and June 2026 and possibly July .We are wholesale growers ......
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Join our natural off-grid community on the Wild Coast, South Africa
It is a 180-hectare off-grid eco-community situated on South Africa's Eastern Cape Wild Coast. The land is home to abundant food forests, natural buildings, and a small community of long-term resident "Homesteaders" living closely connected to the ......
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Help us on our farm in the Kalahari desert, South Africa
We are a married couple, Daniel (Danie) and Suzanne, living and farming in the Northern part of South Africa, known as the Kalahari. We have recently changed our farming methods, and instead of goats we are now cattle farmers implementing ......
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Join our digital nomad family in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa
We're a family-run Digital Nomad co-living and co-working space in Cape Town, and we're looking for a Community Manager. Ideally, you're a digital nomad yourself — someone who understands that lifestyle and can help create a thriving, connected ......
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Help us creating off-grid straw bale home in the Cederberg Wilderness, South Africa
We are a nature loving adventurous couple who have started on the project of a lifetime building our straw bale home in a pristine valley in the Cederberg mountains in the Western Cape of South Africa. We are a small team and would love the right ......
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Join our hospitality team on the coast of Westbrook, KZN, South Africa
Welcome to our coastal escape along the beautiful Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. We manage a curated collection of beach homes and self-catering accommodation, with a focus on comfort, tranquillity and exceptional guest experiences. Our days are ......
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Join our permaculture garden project near Cape Town, South Africa
We are a young married couple living on a smallholding in the Cape Farms area, about 30 minutes from Cape Town. We share our space with two friendly dogs and a cat. We are passionate about permaculture, self-sufficiency, and learning practical ......
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Join our Beach Lodge on the Wild Coast near East London, South Africa
We are a beach lodge based in a small town on the Wild Coast, South Africa, and we’re looking for a young, energetic traveller to join our team. We’re looking for someone who enjoys meeting new people, connects easily with fellow travellers, and ......
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Join us at our remote, mountain retreat near Montagu, South Africa
Jurgen, two border collies: Waya & Hakan, two cats: Denali & Balobi, as well as a coop full of free range chicken. We live totally off-grid at our eco-friendly Mountain Retreat , a down to earth guest farm. It's all about digital detox ......
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Experience the tranquility of our place in Barrydale, South Africa
We live on a 3000m2 property in Barrydale which is in the Little Karoo in the Western Cape province of South Africa, about 250km East of Cape Town. Its a small town, mainly focused on farming and tourism. There are mountains surrounding the town, ......
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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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Join our family and get inspired in the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Hello travelers, journeyers, wild ones, adventurers, the recycled, the upcycled, the weary. My name is Susan (Tallulah's Mama) We are a progressive, creative, collective of family dreamers and keen to offer an opportunity in this light. Come spend ......
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Help create a magical forest garden and off-grid camping space in the mountains of Waterval Onder, South Africa
We are based in the mountains of Waterval Boven, South Africa, on an off-grid nature reserve surrounded by forest, cliffs, waterfalls, birds, wildlife and big skies. The place is rustic, peaceful and still very much in progress. We live with solar ......
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Volunteer at a sanctuary for rescued farm animals near Greyton, South Africa
Our Farm Animal Sanctuary is based on a private farm seven kms outside the village of Greyton which lies in the foothills of a vast mountain range. The views from the sanctuary are breath-taking. We offer a permanent home for rescued, orphaned, ......
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