Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in South Africa

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Permaculture farm with cob buildings in the beautiful Klein Karoo, South Africa
Due to the remoteness of the farm we only take couples or friends travelling together, unless you are older, skilled and experienced and wont mind staying remotely on your own Our farm is a wonderful example of eco-friendly living. We have abundant ......
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Help us on our farm in the Kalahari desert, South Africa
We are a married couple, Daniel (Danie) and Suzanne, living and farming in the Northern part of South Africa, known as the Kalahari. We have recently changed our farming methods, and instead of goats we are now cattle farmers implementing ......
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Join our farmstead in Twee Riviere, South Africa
My husband and i live in a rural area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, in Twee Riviere, Langkloof Valley. The Langkloof region is one of the largest deciduous fruit growing regions in SA. We are surrounded by apple and pear orchards, where the ......
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Join our family projects and enjoy the outdoors near Knysna, South Africa
We (The Schmids) are a family farm project located near the town of Knysna. Our main source of income is the artisan manufacture of wholesome, organic grain products. In 2014, we decided to leave our home country (Germany) and migrate to South ......
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Join our fun family in beautiful Cape Town, South of Africa
We're a fun family of four, with two adventurous adult sons (one has just returned from a workaway in Asia!). When we're not busy with our day jobs, we manage a cosy little accommodation in Cape Town's lush, leafy suburbs. Our awesome team of char ......
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Help us at our off-grid homestead in the Tsitsikamma, South Africa
Hey there, we are a family of four Danna, Greg, Robin (9) and Sam (5). We have two dogs (Toby and Luna) and about 33 chickens. Simon (from Malawi) stays on the farm with us and he works Monday to Friday on the farm as the groundsman and general ......
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Join our family in paradise near Scarborough, South Africa
I am English, I grew up in France and lived 15 years in Spain. I have been living in South Africa for 15 years. I have open minded and open hearted children of 12 and 15 years old, a boy and a girl. My name is Joanna. I am deeply curious single ......
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Join our vegan off-grid family on the edge of indigenous forest in Knynsa, South Africa
We are a roots plant based off grid family.situated right on the edge Currently a single mother running the land Seeking support with home schooling and gardens Looking for warrior spirits who want to work and love close to nature My hearts work ......
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Gardening on our small family farm in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Clifford is an architect and TV producer and also runs an NGO that supports interventions in public schools and his wife Erica is a public interest lawyer and author. We have recently relocated from Johannesburg to live on a small non-productive ......
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Help my Christian family with childminding in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
Volunteer Opportunity: Homeschool Teacher and Au Pair (Born Again Christian) We're seeking a compassionate and experienced volunteer to join our family as a homeschool teacher and au pair for our 7-year-old daughter. As a native English speaker ......
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Connect with our community and experience farm life in Porterville, South Africa
Our small, family-run farm is tucked away below the Olifant’s River Mountains in Porterville, a picturesque farming town surrounded by waterfalls, hiking spots, flower fields and big open skies. We grow pomegranates, citrus, herbs, and seasonal ......
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Experience rural farm life, surrounded by red sand dunes in the Kalahari, South Africa
We are Matt and Linn and we invite you to discover farm life in the Kalahari desert. On a remote farm surrounded by red sand dunes, we live in an old farmhouse where we farm with goats.
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Help our family in the beauty of the mountains near Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
We are a family with 4 children living in the mountains near Plettenberg Bay (35 minutes) and Knysna (45 minutes) on our beautiful property with pure spring water, majestic tress, dark night skies and endless mountain views. A lifestyle smallholding ......
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House sitting for cottage, garden & animals in sunny Kamieskroon, South Africa
I am a 58 year old woman living on my own with three dogs and two cats, in a tiny village of less than a 1000 people in the arid Namaqualand region of the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. I work for a conservation NGO and sell books as a ......
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Help create a house next to an indigenous forest teaming with wildlife in Knysna, South Africa
Come Build wooden House in the Knysna forest. We have got the Roof on, working on the floor and now we need to put in walls. Update August We have got one pair of steady hands, Looking for another willing pair of strong hands, experience a bonus ......
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Enjoy our self-sufficient life in rural Baarskeerdersbos, South Africa
We are a family of 4 on an ongoing, adventurous path to a more sustainable way of life. Our 8ha farm is on the edge of a rural village and we are building a straw bale house with all means of alternative power. We are planting orchards, a vineyard, ......
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Stay with our young family by the sea in Hermanus, South Africa
We are a young family living in Hermanus, South Africa - a beautiful coastal town known for its whales, mountains, and nature. Our household is made up of myself (Kirsten), my husband Sam, and our two little boys, Heath (born 2023) and Oliver (born ......
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Help our polo-mad family with our horses in Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa
We are a Polo playing family based in Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa. There is my husband GBL, myself Don's, Zoe 18, Lucy 16 & Jim 14. GBL runs a large construction company. We all play polo & run a young horse program. We are looking for someone ......
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Create and explore in the heart of Clarens, South Africa
We are the founders of the unique guesthouse, in the beautiful tourist village of Clarens in the Eastern Free State. We are digital marketers and love to travel in our gypsy Van. Clarens has spectacular natural beauty and filled with friendly ......
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Experience life on our beautiful farm and help with the veggie garden and animals in Heilbron, South Africa
We are a family of four living on our farm. Me (Wilna) turning 63 but the spirit of a 30 year old, my husband (Wouter) is 70, who is patient and kind. We both still enjoy working hard on our farm. Or travel to our property in Limpopo to do ......
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