The Stay Africa volunteer house boasts the following features:
- Accommodate up to 40 volunteers at a time (11 dorm-style rooms sleeping between 4-8 people)
- On-site, live-in house Manager
- 2 Fully-equipped Kitchens (stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, etc.)
- 2 Communal Lounge Areas with satellite TV (numerous sport, movie & music channels)
- Fully-fitted bathrooms with a total of 7 showers and 8 toilets
- Individual lockers for each volunteer (bring your own padlock)
- Bedding is included as well as linen which are all provided during your stay on the programme, however, you need to bring
your own towels and toiletries.
- Uncapped high-speed Wi-Fi in the house
- Located centrally on transport route close to supermarkets, Internet Café, Laundrettes, restaurants, etc.
- Self-service Breakfast served at the house every morning (Monday – Friday: 06h00 – 08h30) – consists of
cereals, bread/toast with various toppings, coffee/tea, variety of fruits.
- Lunch, Dinner and weekend meals excluded
- Kindly note that should you have any special dietary requirements, i.e. gluten-free, lactose intolerant, etc. you have to be
prepared to financially cater for this.
The Area
Observatory, or “Obs” as the locals call it, is Cape Town’s most bohemian suburb and lies about 15mins (drive) east of the city centre.
Located just 2km from the University of Cape Town, this student town is a vibrant, multi-cultural community that attracts young
travelers from all over the globe, all year round. Our volunteer house is a 10min walk from Lower Main Road - the main entertainment
area and heartbeat of Obs. You’ll find quirky restaurants, easy going bars, live music (everything from Reggae and Afro-jazz to
Contemporary) and tons of cozy little coffee shops and cafés. During the Apartheid era, Observatory was one of the few “grey”
suburbs – areas where people of mixed race, religion and cultures were allowed to live together. This spirit has lived on and has
resulted in a suburb unique in its diversity. Our volunteers will definitely love the sights and sounds of Obs. Within a 5km radius of
Obs, you’ll find the Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums, various shopping centers, museums, art galleries and stage theatres,
hiking trails and of course The Old Biscuit Mill - this vibrant spot is home to night and day markets, designer stores, delicious farmstalls, decadent cafes as well as an awesome line-up of festivals and events.
