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

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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.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Additional fee required

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

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

Program Details

Wild MasterChef

Are you passionate about cooking and ready to bring bold flavors to the bush? Join us as our Wild MasterChef and take charge of dinner at our cozy hostel nestled in the savanna!

We’re like a family here we share meals, laughs, and epic sunsets. You’ll be at the heart of it all, creating unforgettable food moments for our guests.

🔪 What You’ll Do:
🍛 Cook tasty dinners for up to 25 guests (don’t worry, it’s not always 25!)
🌍 Share and learn new recipes — especially local African flavors!
🍞 Help prepare breakfast from scratch with our volunteer team: think homemade yogurt, granola, bread, jam, Rusks...
🧑‍🍳 You’ll lead the kitchen, but never be alone — our other volunteers help with prep and clean-up

If you’re into food, culture, and adventure, this is your dream kitchen and it comes with zebras outside the window. 🦓


here has a link were you can read about the volunteer program and what to expect - https://krugerparkhostel.com/Volunteers/

Activities & Shift

Your shift will be in the afternoon and evening, from 2 PM to around 7 PM. The most important thing is that dinner is ready by 7 PM.

As a volunteer, you also get to join all our daily tours for free (park entry fees not included for all tours). This is a great chance to explore the savanna, experience local culture, and make the most of your time here!

Rules

We don’t have many rules here it’s like a family environment. We just want you to have the best time and make the guests feel welcome. Take care of the hostel like it’s your own home. We have something very special here, and we’d love for you to be a part of it and learn about nature with us!