Help at our guesthouse and experience Karoo desert life

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals: 5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability: 4 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

Enjoy our quiet, remote desert farmhouse and guesthouse, in exchange for helping with assorted building and household chores! We adapt tasks for volunteers' skillsets. Some common projects include building wooden cabins, working on our social media and marketing, preparing and planting flowerbeds, miscellanious handyman tasks, and music creation with our talented 17-year-old pianist. Please note animal care is not a part of this position.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 30 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Meeting locals
4 Learning about sustainability
3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English
2 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 8. Decent work and economic growth
3 3. Good health and well-being
2 4. Quality education

Alyssa

United States

Under the stars, warmed by the glow of the bonfire, the house hums with an energy so infectious it makes you smile and never want to leave. The tasks are fun and creative, and they make sure the work suits your gifts and what you enjoy doing. There's so much kindness, openness, and laughter that you instantly feel at home. It's not just an experience—it's family. I've truly enjoyed my time here and feel grateful for every moment.

16 days ago

Willa

United States

Staying at the lodge was such an incredible experience. The family is SO kind and welcoming, as is Ernest, who works at the house during the days and was always happy to share stories of his Zulu culture. Max, Jack, and Rox, the teens at the house, all were so fantastic at helping me whenever I needed assistance and welcoming me into everything, and Justin and Freyni were so kind and flexible with hours. I was able to work according to my own schedule building up the social media sites! The accommodation was great, too. Highly recommend. P.S. Their dogs, especially Badger, are the sweetest EVER!

about 2 months ago

Edward

United Kingdom

I had a really lovely time at the lodge, it was absolutely perfect for me as a change of pace from hectic backpacking. The accommodation, food etc. was all very comfortable and generous. I really enjoyed the tasks that I was set which included tinkering with the tractor, building fences, gardening, Helping to repair the road and other general jobs. We also went on several trips to the local towns & Justin slowed me to accompany him on a research trip, which was v cool. It was very nice to be in a family environment, exchanging stories and jokes over yummy meals and walks. Would highly recommend!

9 months ago

Mateus

Brazil

If you are a traveler and are looking for an unforgettable adventure, this is the ideal place for you! A unique experience, waking up every day with a wonderful view of the mountains and to the sound of excellent classical music played on the piano, each day with a different spetaculum sunset and with starry sky. The tasks are diverse and with the possibility of choosing what you prefer to do, with flexibility of schedules, always accompanied by a lovely company and with a helper who is worth more than a teacher, to help you with any clarification you need. I recommend it with my eyes closed

over 1 year ago

Nadine

Germany

Hei. I was there for 2 1/2 weeks in March 2024 and can highly recommend it. A wonderful, warm-hearted family who take care of everything. You get fantastic food, have your own bathroom and bedroom, bed is mega cosy. The farm is in a lovely quiet place and it is so peaceful there. In the morning and during the day you are woken up by the piano of one son, so lovely. (Max 😊🙌) There is really a lot to do on the farm, especially a lot of renovation in the craft. I have redesigned the gardens and done some creative work. So you have to go there, highly recommended. ❤️

over 1 year ago

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Hosted by Justin

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