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Hostel Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa
Craving a wild culinary adventure under African skies? Join us!
What you offer
5h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cooking
- Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 14
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
Description
Volunteers contribute R265 per day to cover costs of food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-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.
- Discounts on Restaurants
- Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
- Verified Host
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Availability
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 6 weeks
The Experience
Craving a wild culinary adventure under African skies? As our volunteer cook at Kruger Park Hostel, you’ll be the mastermind behind each evening’s meal—putting your creativity and love for great flavors to work with whatever ingredients are locally available. No formal culinary qualifications are required—just enthusiasm, imagination, and a willingness to serve up the occasional salad, side, or dessert.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 70 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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63 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 59 Meeting international travelers
- 58 Get in touch with nature
- 47 Practicing English
- 40 Meeting locals
- 34 Developing environmental awareness
- 31 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 35 15. Life on land
- 28 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 24 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 23 3. Good health and well-being
- 20 5. Gender equality
- 15 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 2 13. Climate action
Maria
Denmark
The whole trip was amazing and life changing. The hostel was really cozy, rooms and bathrooms were nice, food good and the whole enviorment and atmosphere was great! The group trip host Harrison did an amazing job to make sure that everybody felt included and had fun. It was nice seeing the grass we planted grow so that we felt like we actually made a difference. Just a 10/10 experience
10 days ago
Mayra replied
Thank you so much for the review, Maria! It was truly great having you all here, and we’re really grateful for all the effort you put in while staying with us. 😊
Rena
United States
Loved my time with the hostel!!
11 days ago
Mayra replied
Hey Rena, it was great having you around too! We hope to host you again sometime ;)
Aline
Switzerland
I absolutely loved my time at the hostel (even so that I extended it to a week long after the program :D ) The place makes you feel at home, the staff go beyond and above to do their very best, they are one of the friendliest people I've ever met and all so knowledgeable on the wildlife in the hostel and surroundings. The place where the hostel is located is very special because you get to see sooo many animals just by walking a few meters from it (or they even come to the hostel itself! ) It's like having the opportunity of doing a walking safari every!! I couldn't recommend this place more!!
16 days ago
Mayra replied
Aline! What a joy it was having you here (even longer than planned).
Thank you for the kind words about the team and our little corner of Marloth Park. We loved your energy, curiosity, and the way you embraced the “walking safari” life you really experienced everything Marloth has to offer.
You’re always part of the Kruger family now. Our gate’s open whenever you’re back this way, and we’ll keep the bush vibes (and a plate at the table) ready for you. Thanks again for the amazing time!
Kinga
Poland
Oh my god, what an incredible month that was! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be surrounded by such wonderful souls who care so deeply about the guests, volunteers, and animals 😍 A huge thank you to Rene, Mayra, Oliver, Marion, and our amazing guides Lebu and Robert ❤️ You made this month truly unforgettable. I would highly recommend this volunteer experience to anyone who wants to be surrounded by nature and is looking for a laid-back position that offers the perfect mix of work and relaxation 🥰
22 days ago
Mayra replied
Hey Kiki! 😍
Thank you for the amazing words we’re so happy you loved your time here! You brought such great energy to the hostel. The whole team (and the giraffes 😄) already miss you! Hope to see you back soon for round two! enjou cape town
Gil
Belgium
I couldn't dream of a better volunteering experience honestly. One thousand words won't describe the way you will feel at the hostel. It's just a great place with great surroundings great people and great wildlife also ! Trust me go for it and don't look back :)
24 days ago
Mayra replied
thank you so much GIl! We’re so happy you had such a great time here it really means a lot to us.
You brought such amazing energy to the hostel and we loved having you as part of the family.
Once Kruger gets under your skin, it never really leaves, so we hope to see you back soon
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