Craving a wild culinary adventure under African skies? Join us!

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Connect with international travelers: 52 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 50 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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)

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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.

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: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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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.

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Requirements

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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53 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

52 Meeting international travelers
50 Get in touch with nature
40 Practicing English
36 Meeting locals
31 Developing environmental awareness
27 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

29 15. Life on land
24 12. Responsible consumption and production
22 3. Good health and well-being
21 8. Decent work and economic growth
18 5. Gender equality
13 17. Partnerships for the goals

Daisy

United Kingdom

I volunteered for 4 weeks at the hostel this summer and loved every single minute of it! Oliver, Marion, Mayra and Rene are all absolutely incredible people and have such pride in their beautiful hostel. It was such a nice family environment with homemade dinners every evening- often using ingredients from Marion's own lush garden on the property. The safaris were incredible and the guides Robert and Lebu gave us so many unforgettable memories! The camping trips were also amazing- especially with Oliver's great music and stories. Thank you all, I can't wait to visit again!

3 days ago

Veridiane

Brazil

I can't describe how special my time at the hostel was. It was an experience that brought about a profound internal transformation, filled with beautiful connections with people from all over the world, a place that made me see the beauty and power of nature with greater clarity and depth. I learned and developed new cooking skills and discovered a passion for it. I had fun and was thrilled on the more than 10 safaris I went on. I created friendships that I'm sure will last forever, and I leave with the feeling that I will return many times. Thank you so much all the hostel family!

4 days ago

Katie

United States

Volunteering at KPH was the best experience I could have asked for, a perfect place for a first-time volunteer. All of the staff were amazing and truly made you feel at home and part of the family, and all the wildlife adds a magical touch to this little paradise. The tasks were well-organized and straightforward, making them easy and fun to complete. I recommend doing all the tours and game drives that you can, they were all so much fun! I am leaving with so many great memories and new friends from all over the world. I will genuinely miss everyone so much and can't wait to come back! ♡ 𓃵𓃱♡

about 2 months ago

Agustin

Argentina

I spent unforgettable 3 week experience here. Thank you Oliver,Marion,Mayra,Rene,Rober and the amazing team for making me feel part of this family. The place is surrounded by nature, the food is delicious, and the hostel is always clean and organized, also if you ever need anything the staff will always be there to help and make things easier for you. You can feed zebras and other animals, and they also offer tours to places like Eswatini or Mozambique. I 100% recommend it if you love nature, animals and meet good people. Thank you and i really hope to see you all again someday soon!!

about 2 months ago

Kim

Germany

The hostel is truly a place like no other. I arrived without any expectations and my experience turned out to be better than I could have imagined. From seeing plenty of animals on the game drives, feeding Zebras or bushbucks next to the pool to camping trips in Eswatini or Mozambique, my heart is full with new memories. Everyone is really kind and caring and you get to meet plenty of people and guests. And by the end of my stay I felt myself as if part of a little family <3 If time allows me I will definitely return in future! Thank you for making this opportunity possible!

about 2 months ago

Oliver replied

It was an absolute pleasure having Kim with us! She brought such great energy, kindness, and curiosity—fitting right into our little Kruger Park Hostel family. From game drives to camping adventures, she embraced every moment and left with a heart full of memories (and hopefully a lifelong habit of making her own bread, yogurt, granola, and jam!).
We wish her all the best for her move to the Netherlands and hope to welcome her back someday—shuttle stories and all!
—The Kruger Park Hostel Team

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