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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
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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.
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Availability
Jan
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May
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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.
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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Hours & Tasks
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Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 63 Get in touch with nature
- 63 Meeting international travelers
- 51 Practicing English
- 43 Meeting locals
- 36 Developing environmental awareness
- 32 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 38 15. Life on land
- 31 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 25 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 24 3. Good health and well-being
- 22 5. Gender equality
- 16 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 2 13. Climate action
Anne
Brazil
Volunteering at the hostel was a dream! The team truly felt like family, and I felt at home with them. Everyone was incredibly kind, helpful, and affectionate. The food is delicious and the house is super cozy! I recommend it with my eyes closed
13 days ago
Oliver replied
Hi Anne,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that volunteering at Kruger Park Hostel was a dream come true for you. It means a lot to know you felt at home and enjoyed the food, the cosy house, and the team spirit we strive to create. Your recommendation truly warms our hearts!
We’d love to welcome you back anytime – the Kruger family door is always open for you.
Safe travels and all the best,
The Kruger Park Hostel Team
Chisaki
Japan
From the moment I arrived, the lovely, kind, and fun team at the hostel made me feel so welcome 💛 The volunteer schedule was well organized, so everything was easy to follow, and on my days off I joined tours organized by the hostel,such a great experience! I also met the most amazing volunteer family and shared so many happy moments together. Already missing this place so much… I hope to come back someday 🥹✨
16 days ago
Mayra replied
Thank you so much for this lovely message 💛
We’re so happy you felt welcomed and part of the volunteer family.
You’ll always be part of the Kruger Park Hostel family and we hope to see you again someday ! We already miss you too
Maliha
Germany
I had an amazing experience at the hostel. I went on countless safaris, met incredible people, learned how to bake bread and rusks and learned even more about myself. I am very thankful for my time there and would definitely recommend it to anyone! :)
28 days ago
Oliver replied
Thank you so much, Maliha! Hosting you at Kruger Park Hostel was a pleasure. Your enthusiasm in the kitchen—especially mastering bread and rusks—and your curiosity on safari inspired our team and guests. We’re grateful for your hard work and positivity. We’re thrilled you’d recommend us, and you’re welcome back anytime—your spot by the oven and in the bush is waiting! Safe travels.
Sophie
Germany
I had an amazing time volunteering at this hostel in South Africa. The team was incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home from the start. Working together with the other volunteers never felt like work — it felt fun, light and full of laughter. The game drives were absolutely breathtaking and definitely one of the highlights of my stay. I'm very grateful for this experience and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a meaningful and unforgettable time. :)
about 1 month ago
Oliver replied
Thank you so much, Sophie! We’re thrilled you felt at home from day one. Your cheerful spirit made volunteering feel fun, light, and full of laughter for everyone. We’re glad the game drives were a highlight—sharing those moments is what makes Kruger Park Hostel special. Thanks for recommending us and for all your help. You’re welcome back anytime—there’ll always be a seat on the truck and a spot in the kitchen for you. Safe travels!
Christina
Canada
The hostel was simply incredible on every level. The staff — Rene, Mayra, Oliver, and Marion — create a warm, eco-minded, community-focused environment that makes you feel instantly at home. The balance of volunteer work and free time was perfect, the accommodation was amazing, and the tours were unforgettable. The guides, Lebo and Robert, were exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly on every game drive. This place exceeded every expectation. I am forever grateful for all I have learned and experienced at this volunteer placement. Thank you KPH! <3
about 2 months ago
Oliver replied
Christina, thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re thrilled to hear your experience exceeded expectations and that you felt at home with our team. It means a lot to know the balance of work and free time, the accommodation, and the tours all contributed to an unforgettable stay. We’ll pass your compliments on to Lebo and Robert — they’ll be delighted! We’re grateful for your energy and positivity and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future.
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