Reception & Bar Host at the Heart of the Bush

Sweden

5

My stay at the hostel has been absolutely wonderful! Everything about it is amazing; the location close to the hostel, the warm and friendly people running the place, the amazing animals, and the hostel itself is also super nice and cozy. I had the best time there. I felt super welcomed instantly and the work felt more like chores at home than actual work, so very chill and you had fun doing it with the other volunteers. You also get to go on exciting game drives and other amazing tours, which are once in a lifetime experiences. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

5 months ago

Mayra replied

Wow, thank you so much for this lovely message! We're so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time with us it truly means a lot. It was a pleasure having you here, and we’re glad the experience felt like a home away from home. We loved sharing this little corner of the bush with you from the game drives with a lot of action haahaha. You’ll always be welcome back anytime, and we wish you many more beautiful adventures ahead! 💚
Safe travels and hope to see you again someday!

Netherlands

5

This was my first volunteer experience and I couldn't have chosen a better place! I spent 6 weeks volunteering, and the time flew by so fast. Big thanks to the staff for everything! The place is truly amazing. It's so cool to live among all the animals that pass by the hostel every day. Every night, they cooked the best meals, and many evenings ended with watching the sunset with all the guests. The tasks were simple, and the working hours were easy. You get enough free time where you can join a safari or go on one of the day trips they organize. Can't recommend this place enough!! :)

5 months ago

Mayra replied

It was so nice having you here with us, Kayleigh! It was awesome to be part of your first volunteer experience, and we hope we left a good impression haha!
We already miss you! Thank you for everything you did here, your help meant a lot to us.
Enjoy Cape Town, and we hope to see you again soon! Safe travels! 😊

Ireland

5

From the moment I arrived, this hostel felt like a true home away from home. A huge shoutout to Mayra, Rene, Marion, Oliver, Robert, and Trudy for their warmth and superb hospitality throughout my stay. Mayra gave me complete creative freedom, allowing me to work on my own terms, which I truly appreciated. The flexibility made the experience really enjoyable. On top of that, the activities and tours organised by the team were absolutely fantastic—well-planned, exciting, and a great way to connect with other solo traveler's.

6 months ago

Mayra replied

Wow, this means so much to us! ❤️ It was awesome having you here, and we’re so happy you felt at home. Loved seeing you bring your creativity to life and fully enjoy the experience! You’ll always have a spot at Kruger Park Hostel come back anytime for more wildlife, good food, and good vibes. Wishing you amazing adventures ahead

Brazil

5

My time at the hostel was incredible. the staff is very kind, their energy and the energy of the place is really good. being in contact with nature all the time, dealing with your own inner self is very precious. it's kind of a lazy life, precisely because it's in the middle of nature hahahahah, so you have a lot of time to think about everything inside you or develop some habit you've been looking for. the work is very chilled and fun, clearly because the staff are very kind and nice. i loved meeting them, it was one of the best times of my life. it's forever in my heart! ❤️

6 months ago

Mayra replied

Amazing to hear this! ❤️ It was so great having you here, and we’re happy you felt the energy of this place. Life in the middle of nature definitely has its own pace lots of time to reflect, reset, and just enjoy. Glad you had fun with the team too, they loved having you around! You’ll always have a place here, and we’d love to see you back one day. Take care!

United States

5

This experience was once in a lifetime. It's a great way to experience the hostel. While building community. Will come back someday. ❤️

6 months ago

Oliver replied

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We absolutely loved having you here; your energy and hard work in the kitchen (and with the cleaning) truly made a difference. We’re thrilled you felt that unique Kruger Park magic and built such great community with us. Enjoy the rest of your travels, and we hope you’ll pop by again someday—our doors (and the zebras!) will be waiting to welcome you back!

Belgium

5

2 weeks at the hostel have exceeded my expectations. The place, opportunities & people I met along this experience had a tremendous impact on me. As a filmmaker, I was given the chance to create content - little did I know, it would inspire me in such a way, that I'm now starting rich initiatives to engage my audience further. The culture & natural immersion KPH offers, will feed your perspective in many ways. As I return to CT, I feel blessed with yet another powerful insight, that will feed my purpose in the long run. With special thanks to Mayra, Marion, the whole family 🙏🏻.

6 months ago

Mayra replied

Antoine, we are very grateful for all the content and help you provided us! It was a pleasure meeting you and seeing the unique way you tell the story of each person. We hope you had a deep connection with nature during your time here, and you’ll always be welcome!

Enjoy your travels, stay creative and joyful, and we look forward to seeing your documentaries on NatGeo one day!

Germany

5

I had the best 3 weeks at the Hostel. It's an awesome place the Family has created. A little Oasis in Marloth the hostel. Everybody is very welcoming from the first second on. I loved the work in the hostel and the interaction with the guests. All of them are open for new ideas and you can get creative. The work is not hard, and after a short time you become friends with everybody so I always enjoyed helping with everything. The Tours that the hostel offers are a very nice bonus so you can see and explore the surrounding. Long story short I loved it and I would do it very time again.

7 months ago

Mayra replied

Aw, Verena, it was such a pleasure having you here with us. You’re part of the Kruger family now and will always be welcome here anytime. We are truly grateful for all your hard work and the wonderful times we shared together. See you soon, I hope! Safe travels, and sending hugs to you and your family!

Germany

5

I had an amazing time volunteering at the hostel, it's an experience I can recommend to everyone 😊🙏🏼The hostel is run by a family who poured so much work and love into the place, you will feel at home right away. Everyday lots of animals appear next to the pool. The tours you can go on are so fun. In the evenings everyone has dinner together and playing games after. The work is divided into shifts between the volunteers. Mayra or another volunteer will explain everything you need to know. Everything is manageable and you will have lots of free time as well. 🫶🏼

8 months ago

Oliver replied

It was great to have you and a pleasure to work with you, thank you for all your effort, and we wish you all the very best for your future. We truly hope that one day (soon) you will come back and visit us. Safe travels, and untill we meet again.

Brazil

5

I love this experience. The place is amazing and everyone at the hostel are friends and kind, It was like to being at ok home. It helped a lot with my English and met peoples from all over the world.

8 months ago

Mayra replied


Thank you, Cris, for all your help and positive energy! We already miss you and are looking forward to having you here for Christmas. Wishing you all the best and safe travels! 😊

Germany

5

I don't think I can put it into words how amazing this place and the people in it are and how grateful I am to have experienced all of it! I absolutely loved my time <3 Mayra, Rene, Marion and Oliver really make you feel at home and create an incredible atmosphere. I would recommend this to everyone searching for a place to feel home in the bush. The work is easygoing and flexible. You will see so many animals and have the time of your live! You learn a lot and especially that you can always make a plan ;) Already miss this place! <3

9 months ago

Mayra replied

Cathe,

It was such a pleasure having you here with us! Your good energy and constant smile made everything better. We wish you all the best and hope you achieve all your dreams. We also hope your blog takes off and you can continue traveling just like you’ve always wanted.

Thank you again for all your help, the amazing memories, and all the laughs. You’ll always be welcome here, and feel free to reach out anytime. We already miss you! beijos!

Tissu,
Mayra

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