Eco Lodge Chris Hani District Municipality, South Africa

5.0
(8 reviews)8

Help at our guesthouse and experience Karoo desert life

Connect with the locals
7 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability
5 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic 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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
6 weeks

The Experience

Enjoy our quiet, remote desert farmhouse and guesthouse, in exchange for helping with assorted building and household chores! We adapt tasks for volunteers' skillsets. Some common projects include building wooden cabins, working on our social media and marketing, preparing and planting flowerbeds, miscellaneous handyman tasks, and music creation with our 17-year-old pianist. Please note animal care is not a part of this position.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Between 18 and 30 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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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 4. Quality education
Karel

South Africa

5

If you want to learn alot of quality life skills this is the host. They treat you as part of their family, very friendly and kind host. Definitely a home away from home.

5 months ago

David

Canada

5

My 3 weeks at the lodge went by extremely fast! The family is lovely and so welcoming. I came in with no particular skills and they were extremely patient with me and it allowed me to learn a lot. It was great to experience what life is like in the Karoo.

9 months ago

Alyssa

United States

5

Under the stars, warmed by the glow of the bonfire, the house hums with an energy so infectious it makes you smile and never want to leave. The tasks are fun and creative, and they make sure the work suits your gifts and what you enjoy doing. There's so much kindness, openness, and laughter that you instantly feel at home. It's not just an experience—it's family. I've truly enjoyed my time here and feel grateful for every moment.

12 months ago

Willa

United States

5

Staying at the lodge was such an incredible experience. The family is SO kind and welcoming, as is Ernest, who works at the house during the days and was always happy to share stories of his Zulu culture. Max, Jack, and Rox, the teens at the house, all were so fantastic at helping me whenever I needed assistance and welcoming me into everything, and Justin and Freyni were so kind and flexible with hours. I was able to work according to my own schedule building up the social media sites! The accommodation was great, too. Highly recommend. P.S. Their dogs, especially Badger, are the sweetest EVER!

about 1 year ago

Edward

United Kingdom

5

I had a really lovely time at the lodge, it was absolutely perfect for me as a change of pace from hectic backpacking. The accommodation, food etc. was all very comfortable and generous. I really enjoyed the tasks that I was set which included tinkering with the tractor, building fences, gardening, Helping to repair the road and other general jobs. We also went on several trips to the local towns & Justin slowed me to accompany him on a research trip, which was v cool. It was very nice to be in a family environment, exchanging stories and jokes over yummy meals and walks. Would highly recommend!

over 1 year ago

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