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Meet the locals and enjoy staying at a cool surf camp in Swakopmund, Namibia

Namibia
Last activity : 8 Jul 2025

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We opened in July 2017 but this place is a long-term project in that it is to continually grow and improve. Olli and Iris started the surf house and the surf school (which caters to both locals and visitors), as well as a non-profit project aiming at uplifting children from local communities through surfing and a sustainable way of life.

Who you'll meet at the surf camp? The manager Vittoria, energetic and restless, runs the surf camps and the surf school, Daniella the receptionist, international surf instructors, the housekeepers Albertina and Monika and Rivaldo, our surfboard repairs guru and handy man at the surf house.

Having only 14 beds we are a small establishment and are situated in Namibia's tourist hub on the rugged Atlantic Ocean coastline in the town of Swakopmund. We are the only accommodation in Swakopmund geared towards surfers - it's only one hour to the world-famous Skeleton Bay and many other surf spots are nearby.

There are daily routine tasks like help at the reception, feeding animals - but helpers can and should also get involved (using their own skills, creativity and initiative) in projects ranging from gardening to beach/surf decorations. Join us for 8 weeks at the surf camp, spots are available from the 1st day of the following months: December, February, April, June, August and October.

Whatever your expertise is, we'll be organizing a training day for you to make you feel part of the salty crew!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Meet cool local people, surf, make new friends, do and eat as the locals do. Swakopmund is a small town but the town and area have so much to offer! Being here, I hope, will also teach visitors a thing or two about sustainable urban living.
Help
We have 2 volunteers whenever possible and daily, we have cleaning staff. Volunteers fill the gaps when the receptionist leaves in the afternoon and add an international flair while contributing with their unique skills, personalities, and interests. You will be busy 6h daily for 4 days a week and good communication and teamwork with other staff will ensure that the salty ship sails smoothly.

Tasks are organised mainly in the afternoons so volunteers can chill with guests, help on projects or cook for guests to earn some spending money. And of course surf! Other than accommodation and surfing, volunteers can also enjoy our buffet breakfast, which is on offer on a daily basis to all guests.

As a social host it is important you are joining the team to have fun, interact with guests and be creative while spending time with like minded travellers. You'll meet the manager on a video call to know more details about the tasks and to keep the expectations fair and open. As a social host you are expected to be at the surf camp during your shift for 4 days a week 2-8pm - check guests in and offer a property tour, answer guest questions for accommodation and surfing, answer the phone and doorbell. Along with basic housekeeping in the late afternoon to keep counters clean, if it's quite you can start a beer pong, a slackline tournament or just a happy hour for sunset. These tasks will be alternating every day.

We'd appreciate helpers with specific skills/interests so that everyone in the salty crew can complement each other and get along:
*️️️️️️️️️️️ Cooking - volunteers as well the manager, take turns and at least once a week cook a meal for the team, that's how our cooking club works!
* Social media and online marketing - we need volunteers to be involved in all our channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and Youtube by engaging in these channels and adding new content while having fun surfing or out with guests.
* Content creation and repurposing for social media and blog, we're always looking for graphic designers, writers or SEO experts.
* Photography, videography & video making, editing amazing footage of our surf life, surfing or camping trips.
* Previous experience in accommodations/ surf camps is a plus but not a must.
* Pilates, fire dancers and yogis are always welcome
* Entrepreneurial experience - you might be traveling during your gap year and looking for a new adventure but if you already have experience we'd be keen to exchange ideas and bring your unique entrepreneurial background along.
*️️️️️️️️️️ Murals and decoration - artists are also welcome as long as their want to leave a piece of their art in our beautiful place!

Helpers should have the following attributes:
*️️️️use own initiative, be observant with an attention to detail to keep everything clean, tidy and running smoothly
*️️️️️️️️️️️practical/problem solving
*️️️️️️️️️️️motivated to get a task done
*️️️️️️️️️️️creative use of materials and resources
*clear & timely communication with the rest of the team

IMPORTANT: When applying to volunteer with us, please be specific about which skills/interests (from the above) you want to help with most:)
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Albanian: Fluent
Dutch: Intermediate
Accommodation
Your own lockable dorm in the main house of the backpackers, which sleeps a maximum of 4 volunteers. You share the kitchen, bathroom, lounge and dining room.
What else ...
Some more info on the job and location:
-Smoking allowed outside
-5 minutes walk to shops and town centre - the ocean is 10 minutes walk away.
-Our town is ideal to walk or cycle and we have bicycles available.
-Transport to Swakopmund, Namibia is at helper's expense
-Disclaimer: We as the host are not responsible for any loss/injury sustained during your stay here and it is recommended to have travel insurance for medical emergencies.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have unlimited Fiber Optic Wi-Fi
Space for parking camper vans
Yes, there is a large off-street parking lot with enough space.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Signa

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4 Jul 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Guilherme)

Thanks Guilherme for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re glad you found meaning in your experience — from cultural exchange to practicing English and building lasting friendships. That’s exactly what we hope to offer to every volunteer who joins our team.

Regarding your feedback on the expectations, we’re grateful for your… read more honesty. We’d like to kindly clarify that all core responsibilities — including alternating shifts, reception presence, social events, breakfast shopping, and social media posts — are shared upfront during the application process and the first video call with Iris (together with a checklist document you received which is the same one our volunteers use at reception). That said, we’d like to take this opportunity to clarify a few points and reflect on how we can continue to improve the volunteer experience.

We realized during your stay that a significant language barrier made communication more challenging than expected. While we were happy to support your goal of improving your English, it did lead to some misunderstandings and a longer training period. Our team worked hard to stay patient and encouraging, as we truly value cultural exchange. However, this experience has also made us reconsider how suitable our volunteer program is for people whose primary focus is language learning.

On the social side, we’re glad to hear you valued interactions with others. At the same time, it surprised us since you rarely joined the events and team hangouts we organized for both guests and volunteers. For many volunteers, these social moments are among the highlights of their time here. There is expectation to join since for our 'admin & social host' volunteer position we assume our volunteers want to enjoy the travellers company and engage with them, and naturally would do so. Indeed this part for most volunteers comes naturally and is not viewed as an obligation.

Regarding shift duration, the schedule shared in your initial video call already included grocery shopping for breakfast. Occasionally (on days with a large number of departures/arrivals) it may take a little longer, but we didn’t expect this to feel burdensome given the relaxed pace of most shifts, which are often spent enjoying breakfast or socializing in the common areas. When all tasks required during a shift are compressed and done back to back they should never take more than 4 to 5 hours - however we let the person decide themselves how to manage their time as long as everything gets done without leaving it for the next person to sort out.

The international dinner is meant to be a fun, community-building activity — not a stressful obligation. Volunteers are encouraged to share responsibility for this weekly event. In your six weeks here, you prepared one dinner, and the reimbursement process simply aims to avoid awkward moments asking guests for payment immediately after their meal. Instead guests pay all extras on checkout.

Although we typically require a two-month commitment from volunteers, we accommodated your shorter timeframe as it was your first volunteering experience abroad. When you informed us of changes to your availability on short notice, it did create scheduling challenges, but we still did our best to make things work for everyone.

As for surfing: during your stay there were 25 beginner lessons, with multiple opportunities that fit around shifts and days off. It’s possible some opportunities didn’t align perfectly with your personal schedule or weather you would have preferred but many volunteers do manage to join sessions regularly (3-4 times per week), especially when the Surf School is busy.

Finally, regarding management: the owners Iris and Olli balance many responsibilities. During the timeframe our surf camp hosted you the owners had planned a family trip around Namibia, while also trying to launch a new accommodation in Swakopmund and carry out their usual work in the background. That’s why our manager, who lives at the surf camp is the main contact person for all staff and can support the team on day-to-day matters.

We truly appreciate your feedback and your time as part of the team. At the moment we have reconsidered the social hosts tasks and have made drastic changes, with volunteers involved in afternoons only and mainly on hosting social events, helping out with social media, check-ins and house tours and basic housekeeping. We’re committed to making sure all future volunteers know exactly what to expect, and we’ll continue working hard to keep our surf camp a place where people connect, grow, and have unforgettable experiences.

Thank you again for all your energy during your 1.5 months here — from helping with guests to being part of our surf camp community. We wish you the best on your future travels. 🏄‍♀️

(Very good )

10 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host

Staying here was a meaningful experience. The interaction with guests and other volunteers was definitely the best part. The place has a very unique vibe, like a surf camp, which naturally attracts people with a lifestyle similar to mine. I made friendships that I’ll carry with me and had some truly amazing moments because of that.

Another very… read more positive point was the opportunity to practice English, which was one of my main goals. Even without being fluent, I always felt respected, with the freedom to learn and improve. I’m grateful for the trust they gave me in that sense.

When you arrive, they explain that the routine works in alternating shifts: one day from 6:45 am to 1:00 pm and the next from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and the third day is your day off (post five Instagram stories for their account). But in practice, it doesn’t really work like that. Whoever is on the morning shift needs to go to the market every day after their shift to buy the next day’s ingredients. This usually takes about an hour, sometimes more, so the shift ends up being longer than what was originally communicated.

Every Tuesday there is an international dinner, and the volunteer who’s off that day is responsible for it. That person needs to buy the ingredients with their own money, prepare the meal, and be present in the evening. The money is reimbursed, but only a few days later, after the guests have paid. If there’s a guest who purchased a special package, there might also be an extra dinner under the same conditions, which could fall on your day off as well.

There are evening activities organized for the guests, like going to bars or local events. Volunteers are not officially required to join, but in practice, there’s an expectation to be involved. Sometimes there’s a set time to go out with the guests or a suggestion that the volunteer should at least stay for about an hour to socialize, even on their day off. If there’s only one guest participating, it’s often expected that someone keeps them company. It’s not exactly forced, but your free time is not always fully respected, and that can weigh on you depending on what kind of time off you’re hoping for.

Iris was very friendly and helpful at the beginning of the experience, but when I mentioned that I’d like to give some feedback, she didn’t show interest in listening and simply redirected me to the manager.

All of these extra responsibilities are only explained after the volunteer has already signed a commitment agreement with the dates of their stay. At that point, you’re also asked to pay a 500 NAD deposit. I don’t have a problem with the existence of these tasks, but I believe they should be explained clearly before any formal commitment is made.

Surfing is one of the highlights of the place, especially for people with previous experience. During my one-and-a-half-month stay, I joined every single opportunity for beginner lessons and still only managed to surf three times. Lessons only happen if there are at least two people interested at the same level, and the timing doesn’t always match with volunteers’ shifts or days off. Intermediate or advanced surfers definitely get a lot more out of it, as there are frequent sessions at times that fit well with the schedule.

Overall, I loved the environment, the people I met, and everything I experienced with the guests and other volunteers. It’s a rich experience, full of exchange and great energy. I just believe it’s important for everything to be communicated more transparently from the start, so each person can make an informed decision about whether this kind of routine really matches what they’re looking for.

(Very good )

12 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer (Liesje) for host

When you do different Work Aways you sometimes find a special gem. And that is definitely what this place is. It has been said more often but there is a reason that many people extend their stay. From the moment you walk in you feel very welcome and it doesn't take long before it feels like home. The accommodation is comfortable, the work is easy… read more

(Excellent )

27 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Vittoria) for host

I spent 2 months in this fantastic place where you immediately feel at home!
I met great people who became friends, I really enjoyed the daily tasks and trying surfing for the first time, I had so much fun with the other volunteers and guests and I loved spending time at this wonderful surf camp!!
There is always some organised activity to do all… read more

(Excellent )

25 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Vittoria)

Vittoria's explosive and positive attitude is something guests and staff couldn't notice when she was part of the salty crew beginning of this year. She has been such a great help to the whole staff that we'll be happy to welcome her in our team soon! She has followed the daily tasks accurately, made communication with guests easy and smooth,… read more

(Excellent )

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4 Jul 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Guilherme)

(Very good)

10 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host

(Very good)

12 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer (Liesje) for host

(Excellent)

27 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Vittoria) for host

(Excellent)

25 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Vittoria)

(Excellent)

10 Jul 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (John)

John agreed his volunteering terms beforehand and made plans to spend 8 weeks with our team like the other volunteers, but after only 8 days, he left one morning, unexpectedly, sending only an sms to the owner and no other information whatsoever to the surf camp manager or the rest of the team. John seems like a nice person, easy going, has a good… read more

(Negative)

20 Mar 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina & Filippo)

If you get the chance to host Sabrina and Filippo don't waste it! These two amazing individuals brought good vibes, lots of support during our December high season and extraordinary memories for the whole team and other guests to bring home. Filippo and Sabrina understood the daily tasks from day 1, they felt part of the team and as such they did… read more

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sabrina & Filippo) for host

We had a blast volunteering at this chill hostel and surf school in Namibia for two months. Iris and Olli, the hosts, are amazing people who had our backs the whole time, giving us awesome tips for exploring Namibia. We met cool volunteers and staff, tried surfing for the first time, and had a blast hanging out with guests from all over. The tasks… read more

(Excellent)

5 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Louisa) for host

There is a reason, why most of the guest extended their stay. If you stay at this Hostel you will get to know the familiar/ cool/fun /carrying vibe. Iris and Olli, all the staff and the Volunteers makes this place to a really good place. Also if you not into surfing! You will work in the morning or afternoon shift. The task's- Iris explained them… read more

(Excellent)

23 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Christian was a great helper at our establishment and left us a permanent work of art created by himself.

He also cooked scrumptious Italian dinners for the team & guests, was extremely dedicated to doing not only the daily tasks required, but also wanted to us his impressive artistic skills to make our place better - he created a beautiful mural… read more

(Excellent)

4 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

Best volunteer experience so far. I spent a month in the hostel, sharing experiences with three other volunteers and all the guests.

The day job is divided into two shifts, having enough time to devote to your favorite activities.
Olli and Iris will find something to pratice your skills, I for example went into decorating, doing some murals,… read more

(Excellent)

23 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Monique )

We had an absolute blast with Mone! Her lively personality and the fun atmosphere she created at our surf camp will be missed:)

Apart from providing the team with a healthy amount of daily laughs, our guests really enjoyed spending time with Mone and she organised many a night out in Swakopmund for our guests.

She performed her daily tasks with… read more

(Excellent)

6 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Monique ) for host

This has been better than I would've ever imagined it to be... Swakopmund became a new home for me and Iris and Olli are the sweetest, most dedicated people, who put so much effort and love into this surf school and you can really feel it. It only took a few days and I was completely sucked into the Salty vibe and town. I loved every second of my… read more

(Excellent)

12 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Nils)

Our experience with Nilz was absolutely fantastic and there is simply nothing negative we can say about him as a helper in our business.

He is a friendly, easy-going, very accurate, fast-learning, responsible and diligent individual - and an FANTASTIC cook! And all of this at a young age.

Regarding the tasks at our surf camp: Nilz understood… read more

(Excellent)

11 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nils) for host

Oh wow, where to start...
I stayed a total of 7 weeks with Iris and Olli and had an amazing time with them and all the other volunteers. During those 7 weeks I could enjoy surfing on uncrowded beaches, cozy game nights, delicious sign up dinners, amazing braais, and the occasional beer pong tournament.
My tasks included setting up breakfast,… read more

(Excellent)

31 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Irene) for host

My first workawey experience and I couldn't ask for better. Experience that I recommend to everyone. I felt welcomed at the hostel from the first moment by Iris and Olly. I spent a month here, The work was enjoyable to divide between the other volunteers. I had the opportunity to meet many nice people from all over the world. I had a great time at… read more

(Excellent)

24 Jul 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Irene)

Having Irene at our hostel was great! She has a radiant personality, she's kind, extremely reliable and open-minded and while volunteering with us she was devoted to her volunteer tasks. Her passion for Africa and the desire to overcome the language barrier made her a good fit from day 1. She organized sign-up dinners, promoted our surf activities… read more

(Excellent)

28 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Swantje)

Having Swantje with us was a great pleasure! She's young but extremely mature, she understands that behind the fun of this experience there's a business that needs to run and she immediately felt part of our big team and family. And we enjoyed her company from day 1. She's extremely kind, sweet and outgoing, she knows how to deal with guests and… read more

(Excellent)

3 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Swantje) for host

I started my travels of Southern Africa in Swakopmund at the Hostel and I couldn't have imagined a better place to start.

From the first moment on Iris and Olli where really friendly and made me feel so welcome.
After just a few days I felt like the Hostel was my home.
The working environment was really good and us volunteers had a lot of… read more

(Excellent)

23 Jul 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

Carina showed a positive attitude from the start of her volunteering, enjoyed being part of the team and helped the manager run the hostel, performing her tasks with the other volunteers (feeding pets, turning on/off lights, answering the phone, check-in check-out times). During her working time she could enjoy time-off for her yoga, since the… read more

(Neutral)

6 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

The hostel itself is a beautiful place and you can easily tell that it is a heart project of Iris and Olli, created to share their passion for travelling and surfing. The beforehand communication was very good and clear. We had a video call, talking about all the projects and tasks some weeks in advance. Initially I planned on staying for one… read more

(Neutral)

3 Apr 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Eamonn)

With his kind and easy-going character Eamonn was an absolute pleasure to host. He was very dependable, friendly and professional towards our guests, accurate with his tasks and he communicates clearly.

He is a fun and interesting person to have around with may interesting stories and we wish he could have stayed longer - of course he is welcome… read more

(Excellent)

30 Mar 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannes)

Hannes decided to leave at short notice after just 1 week of volunteering, after having agreed to stay with us for 4 weeks.

He was also aware that another volunteer that was supposed to join him had cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a few days before, leaving us with effectively only 1 other volunteer. His decision to leave unexpectedly… read more

(Negative)

9 May 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Ava & Myles)

Ava & Myles are were fantastic to have at our hostel and apart from being kind and devoted to their tasks, were up for any challenge. They did more than was asked which gave us a feeling that they truly cared for our hostel and business - which the most important feeling any host can ask for. And of course our guests enjoyed their company too as… read more

(Excellent)

5 May 2021

Left by Workawayer (Ava & Myles) for host

We had a great, unique, and exciting Workaway experience at the backpackers!

Despite the unique challenges of the pandemic, and Olli and Iris being out of the country at the time, we really enjoyed our stay. Everyone was super helpful in supporting us during our time there.

Duties consisted mostly of looking after the garden, keeping the… read more

(Excellent)

6 Jan 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Cecilia)

Cecilia thank you so much for your reliable help during our busiest time of the year when things get a bit crazy. It was a pleasure to host you and even from afar it was always easy to get communicate and get things done. We we hope to meet you soon in person and you're always welcome back. Thank you for keeping a close eye on the garden for us:)

(Excellent)

6 Jan 2021

Left by Workawayer (Cecilia) for host

I had the most exciting 4 weeks and met some amazing people. Although Oliver was away i was welcomed into the team and got involved with a lot while I was there. Had my first attempt at surfing thanks to Kim. Such a lovely place and everything is so easily accessible. Although they where absent Ollie and Iris tried their best to make sure all was… read more

(Very good)

15 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Katharina & Manuel) for host

what should we say about our very first workaway experience...
looking back we had an interesting and funny stay there! (:
we volunteered over the busy-high-season-time in december and had to run a fully booked backpacker (the staff and also the manager had some days off over public holidays) with check-in/out, payments, cleaning,… read more

(Very good)

20 Jan 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina & Manuel)

Ina & Manuel did their first ever Workaway with us and were excellent volunteers! Our backpackers ran smoothly during the most busy time of the year. Here is what we feel is important to know about Ina & Manuel:

-work well both independently and as a team
-work precisely and are very good and direct communicators
-take responsibility and help… read more

(Excellent)

10 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)

Stephanie and Nicholas are super friendly and are easy to host. As long as they are given detailed tasks to complete they completed them quickly and thoroughly.

(Very good)

6 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host

What can I tell you - it was amazing - my son Nicolas and I had 3 beautiful weeks here. We worked at the reception and helped with the household. We also worked on a lot of nice projects - so the Dorm is now realy beautiful. The walks with Signa were great. Oliver is an excellent cook - thanks for the wonderfull meals. We were well integrated,… read more

(Excellent)

22 Jul 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Uny)

Charlie and Colie his partner were some of the most helpful volunteers we've ever had around. Efficient, using their own initiative, independent and always keen to get a job done!

Very kind, always smiling and great fun to hang out with Charlie and Colie together with the rest of the team achieved a lot during a very busy time at our hostel,… read more

(Excellent)

13 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Uny) for host

We stayed 5 weeks at the backpackers. It was a very good experience. Ollie is a really kind guy, surfer lover and a very great cooker. We spent good time with him trying acro yoga, eating braai and drinking beers.
We worked with such a good team : Nadja and Anton !! We shared a lot and had fun with them and theirs friends !
The work is not… read more

(Very good)

15 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

I enjoyed my stay at the hostel.
I mostly did reception work and some house keeping when the house keeper was not working.
The work wasn't hard but I was required to be at the hostel a lot as the owner was away for large periods of time.
Unfortunately I was not able to surf or get involved with any other projects as the owner was away a lot.… read more

(Very good)

6 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Antonia) for host

I had a wonderful stay at the backpackers! I stayed 5 weeks at there and basically did reception work, sometimes housekeeping. The work is not hard and probably less than 5 hours, but me and another volunteer worked basically 7 days a week. The backpackers is very small and almost felt like home. Swakopmund is a nice, small town and has many… read more

(Excellent)

15 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )

9 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Dillon & Robin)

Dillon & Robin are amazing! Quick learners, dedicated and can be relied upon. Definitely recommend them - they were a huge help:)

(Very good)

25 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Dillon & Robin) for host

What a fantastic stay we had!
Ollie is extremely welcoming and laid back, a true surfer at heart. Always making us feel included, we really appreciated it!
The place is beautiful and so close to everything, it really was the such an awesome experience. What an amazing backpackers, feels just like home!

(Excellent)

12 Mar 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )

10 Dec 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rocky)

Rocky uses his own initiative and experience to get the job done - perfectly!

After only spending one or two days here, he saw ways to simplify and improve our systems relating to bookings and guest services - this he did of his own accord, without even asking and the results were great! Then after asking me if we are willing to try a powerful… read more

(Excellent)

1 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Rocky) for host

Well, what can I tell you except to say what an incredible experience had. I spent on the tail end of a month with Oliver. True to the surfing lifestyle, Oliver is incredibly easy-going, chill, and laid back. Many good times had surfing, drinking beers by the outdoor fire pit, braai-ing at the outdoor fire pit, and cooking meals together.… read more

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Meet the locals and enjoy staying at a cool surf camp in Swakopmund, Namibia

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