Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in South Africa

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Join our farmstead in Twee Riviere, South Africa
My husband and i live in a rural area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, in Twee Riviere, Langkloof Valley. The Langkloof region is one of the largest deciduous fruit growing regions in SA. We are surrounded by apple and pear orchards, where the ......
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Enjoy teaching surrounded by beautiful nature in Transkei, South Africa
We have availability for volunteers for our next school term beginning mid January. 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 centre is based in a ......
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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 Our farm is a wonderful example of eco-friendly living. We have abundant ......
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Join our fun family in beautiful Cape Town, South of Africa
We're a fun family of four, with two adventurous adult sons (one has just returned from a workaway in Asia!). When we're not busy with our day jobs, we manage a cosy little accommodation in Cape Town's lush, leafy suburbs. Our awesome team of char ......
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Help around my cob tiny home and join a film crowdfunding campaign in Centurion, South Africa
I have completed a cob home and need someone to help with the finishes. We'll be doing it together. I am based in the Eco Village which forms part of the Sustainability Institute, thus you will have the opportunity to learn a bit more about ......
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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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Volunteer at a sanctuary for rescued farm animals near Greyton, South Africa
UPDATE ON 7TH JANUARY 2026. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE EXPERIENCING VERY HOT WEATHER. EVERY DAY IS IN UPPER 30 DEGREES CELCIUS. THIS IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE REST OF THIS MONTH AND THROUGH FEBRUARY. Our Farm Animal Sanctuary is based on a private ......
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Help us at our off-grid homestead in the Tsitsikamma, South Africa
Hey there, we are a family of four Danna, Greg, Robin (9) and Sam (5). We have two dogs (Toby and Luna) and about 33 chickens. Simon (from Malawi) stays on the farm with us and he works Monday to Friday on the farm as the groundsman and general ......
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Join our family in paradise near Scarborough, South Africa
I am English, I grew up in France and lived 15 years in Spain. I have been living in South Africa for 15 years. I have open minded and open hearted children of 12 and 15 years old, a boy and a girl. My name is Joanna. I am deeply curious single ......
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Join our vegan off-grid family on the edge of indigenous forest in Knynsa, South Africa
We are a roots plant based off grid family.situated right on the edge Currently a single mother running the land Seeking support with home schooling and gardens Looking for warrior spirits who want to work and love close to nature My hearts work ......
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Creating a safe space for women and children in Port Saint Johns EC, South Africa
My name is Thongo, I am a mother with twin girls and a 4 year old daughter. I've been living in Pondoland for 6 years. The dream of my own land has finally become a reality and during the last 3 years, I have slowly been clearing and building what ......
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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 family near the Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
WE PREFER COUPLES! This is a 21 room guest house and pub, in the town of Addo. Addo village is close to the world renowned Addo Elephant National Park. The guest house is situated on the the Main Road of Addo and is easily accessible. The local ......
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Gardening on our small family farm in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Clifford is an architect and TV producer and also runs an NGO that supports interventions in public schools and his wife Erica is a public interest lawyer and author. We have recently relocated from Johannesburg to live on a small non-productive ......
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Help my Christian family with childminding in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
Volunteer Opportunity: Homeschool Teacher and Au Pair (Born Again Christian) We're seeking a compassionate and experienced volunteer to join our family as a homeschool teacher and au pair for our 7-year-old daughter. As a native English speaker ......
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Connect with our community and experience farm life in Porterville, South Africa
Our small, family-run farm is tucked away below the Olifant’s River Mountains in Porterville, a picturesque farming town surrounded by waterfalls, hiking spots, flower fields and big open skies. We grow pomegranates, citrus, herbs, and seasonal ......
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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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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, and a November volunteer (1 month) to help with murals or web ......
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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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