Reception & Bar Host at the Heart of the Bush

United States

5

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♡

27 days ago

Argentina

5

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!!

27 days ago

Germany

5

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!

29 days 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

Costa Rica

5

Hello, I want to greet everyone who takes the time to read this message. My first experience as a volunteer was in this beautiful place, the hostel. I truly want to thank the people with whom I shared this experience. Thank you Mayra, thank you René, thank you Oliver, thank you Marian, and thank you to everyone who made this place my home. I connected with nature. I had the opportunity to see the wildlife of the hostel National the hostel firsthand, and I definitely had an experience I'll remember forever.

about 1 month ago

Oliver replied

Alejandro volunteered with us at Kruger Park Hostel for one month as our cook, and his contribution was nothing short of exceptional. His food was consistently outstanding—creative, flavorful, and always prepared with care. Beyond his culinary talent, Alejandro brought warmth and positivity to the team, making him an absolute pleasure to work with. We are grateful for his time with us and wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

United Kingdom

5

My time at the hostel was incredible. From the very first day, it was like being at home! The staff and hosts are so lovely and chatty, the hostel is very community and family oriented, and the location /safaris are so serene. The other volunteer, Alejandro, was super sweet and working with him along with the hosts was so fun and rewarding; I learnt how to make yoghurt and a traditional South African snack, rusks. In terms of workload, it's easy going and if you time manage well, you can do it all quite quickly so you have more of the day to chill and socialise with the hostel guests.

about 2 months ago

Mayra replied

Amy, it was so lovely having you here with us! Thank you for all your help and for the amazing rusks and yogurt. We miss you already and hope to see you again soon! ❤️

Germany

5

The hostel combines everything you could want for volunteering. It's surrounded by amazing nature&animals, it's super cozy & the shifts are more than fair&accommodating. I learnt so much during my stay & got to experience so many new things - this place is easy to fall in love with. It can get a tiny bit chaotic at times, but that only adds to the charm. You'll find some of the nicest people working here, who love sharing laughs&stories & I truly felt like part of a family. I already miss the hostel&its people and would recommend it without any doubts.❤️

2 months ago

Mayra replied

Thank you for all your hard work and for the amazing moments we shared! We miss you here already and hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in South Africa. Sending love! ❤️

Norway

5

My stay here was truly amazing. The hostel is very nice and clean, and you get to meet people from all over the world. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. I went on several game drives and saw some of the beautiful animals and stunning nature that the hostel has to offer. The sunsets and sunrises were also among my favorite parts of the stay. The work was very manageable and fair, with clear expectations and a good balance between tasks and free time. I would highly recommend it to anyone!

2 months ago

Mayra replied

Julie, we already miss you here! Thank you again for all the great work and effort you put in at the hostel we really appreciate it. I hope everything goes well with your studies! See you soon ❤️

United States

5

I cannot recommend this experience more! The whole team of Mayra, Rene, Truddy, Oliver, Marion, Robert, Ennie, and more were absolutely incredible. What a beautiful place to be for 5 weeks. I saw zebras everyday, and got to go on so many amazing free excursions. The work is very laid back and the hosts are super flexible. I feel KPH is the perfect place for volunteers that want to experience wildlife and make new friends in a beautiful corner of the world. You won't regret volunteering here!

4 months ago

Mayra replied

Aww Colby, it was incredible having you here and getting to know you especially being part of this new phase in your life.
We’re so grateful for all your hard work, and we truly hope to see you again someday!
The KPH family keeps growing, and it gets better every time.
We already miss you!

Brazil

5

My first experience as a volunteer and I couldn't have been luckier. The place is incredibly beautiful, immersed in nature, with life everywhere. The facilities are good and cozy. The staff is engaged and extremely welcoming. Extra activities at the hostel and also the possibility of several tours. There is environmental awareness and a real concern for the animals. Thank you for everything the hostel and team, you are incredible and have become my new home in South Africa. I hope to see you again one day! 🇿🇦✨️

4 months ago

Mayra replied

Dri, what a pleasure it was to have you here!
Thank you so much for all the help, passion, and effort you put into your volunteer work. You were an incredible volunteer, and I honestly don’t know how to thank you enough.

I truly hope you made the most of your time here and enjoyed the whole experience. Please feel at home to come back whenever you want you’re already part of the family!

Big hugs and take care! 💛

Sweden

5

The hostel was an amazing place to stay and work at. All the people where so kind and fun to be around, made the experience wonderful! Being around the wild animals was a dream come true. The availability of game drivs and other fun activities was great and there was always something fun to do!! I really recommend.

4 months ago

Mayra replied

Thank you again, Thelma, for all your help and for the funny games — especially the ones involving the snake, haha! 🐍😄 It was such a pleasure having you here. Wishing you safe travels, and we really hope to see you again sometime soon!

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