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The accommodation was originally used as a HIV/AIDS step down palliative care facility for 15 years till 2022, when, due to unforeseen circumstances, this ministry, in its then format, was suspended, and reformatted into a mobile service. We then repurposed this facility which is ideal to serve as accommodation for local and international visitors who are wanting to participate in community and mission work.

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We wanted to create a South African Experience

“Ekhaya” fondly referred to in Zulu, one of our 11 South African languages , as “at home.” It forms part of Genesis Hope South Africa (Genesis Trust), which is situated in Port Shepstone, KZN, South Africa, which is a mere 130km South of the Holiday city, known as Durban.

Genesis is a mission’s arm of the Norwegian Settlers Church in Marburg.

GET THE EKHAYA BROCHURE

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As part of a sustainability Project

We converted the current facility, which was vacant, into a low-cost accommodation in a hostel type configuration with:

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First Wing

What the First Wing caters for:

5 Cubicles on the left, and 5 Cubicles on the right, divided in the middle by a lounge, dining room and kitchen
Each Cubicle has 2 Single beds
6 Shared Bathrooms
Self-catering Kitchen
A Small Lounge
Either Catered-for or Self-catering

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Second Wing

What the Second Wing caters for:

12 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room, sleeping 24 people in total
Self-catering Kitchen
Shared Dining Area
Shared Communal Area
Ablutions are shared, there are 6 bathrooms
Access to Deck Area
Volleyball court
Either Catered-for or Self-catering

EKHAYA HOSTEL

Stand-Alone Bedroom Suites

2 Beds per room, Shower and Toilet
Catered for Accommodation
Wing 2 Kitchen can be used for self-catering

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Outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and beige shade sails, overlooking a yard with trees and a fence, under a clear blue sky.

Outdoor patio with a large wooden table and plastic chairs, shaded by a fabric canopy, overlooking a fenced yard with trees and a volleyball net, in a sunny, green environment.

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Spacious living area with two beds, armchairs, a sofa, and a small side table, with large windows and a skylight ceiling.

Two single beds with black metal frames in a bedroom, separated by a small white nightstand, with a large window with sheer curtains behind them; each bed has a rainbow-colored water bottle and white pillows; a multicolored rug is on the floor betwee

Single bed with white bedding, a pillow and gray bolster, beside a white nightstand with a phone, tissue box, and water bottle, in a room with window curtains and a closet.

Living room with beige and gray couches, a black coffee table, a black rug, windows with white curtains, a dining table with six chairs, and potted plants.

Open-concept living and dining area with a kitchen in the background, a wooden dining table with six chairs, a gray armchair, and a sliding glass door leading outside to a grassy yard.

Kitchen with checkered black and white floor, white countertops, and three small windows. Countertop has dishes, a dish rack, and a sink. There are two chairs visible on the left side.

A bedroom with a single bed, small nightstand, closet, and framed pillow, with dark curtains and a window on the right side.

Interior of a room with a wooden dresser, potted plant, framed artwork, window with red blinds, and a glass shower enclosure.

Empty kitchen with light-colored tiled floor, white cabinets, a dark blue wall behind the cabinets, a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a window with a view outside.

Kitchen and dining area with sliding glass door, table with chairs, and cabinets.

Dining area with wooden tables and chairs, decorative wall tapestries, windows, and a potted plant.

Dining room with two wooden tables and ten upholstered chairs, large windows, tiled floor, sliding glass door, and a countertop with sinks in the background.

Living room with beige couches, a black rug, a wooden dining table with six chairs, and windows with white curtains.

COMMUNAL AREA

There is a communal lounge, dining room and kitchen, a lovely veranda area and volleyball court. The church grounds also have a lot to offer, a rugby field and prayer garden etc. There is a gym on site that can be used for a minimal fee and a tuck shop if anyone is feeling like a snack.

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MEALS

Breakfast, lunch and dinner may be catered for. Examples of dinners are: chicken a la king, beef stroganoff, beef lasagne, spaghetti bolognese, curry, mac and cheese accompanied with rice, veg etc. depending on what is being served.

Lunches would be burgers and chips, pies and fries, subs, schwammas etc. Breakfast would be sausages, eggs, toast, cereal etc.

All meals, except breakfast are outsourced (not cooked on site), so a standard menu is set for your stay. We provide tea and coffee; juice is served with meals.

Outdoor shaded patio with picnic tables and benches, trees, and a clear blue sky.

RATES

FULLY CATERED FOR INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION

R 750.00 per person, per night

ACCOMMODATION ONLY

R 385.00 per person, per night

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Ekhaya is

Ideal For

Retreats

Mission teams both for locals and International teams
CSI Community work teams
School teams for leadership programs and sports events
Church groups
Breakaways
Team building
International Students wanting to spend time in SA for practical, post graduate practical assignments / experience.

We are able to package other activities

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Join our projects to experience how we serve our local communities through physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

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Expose people to Missions / ministry leadership experiences

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Link work events with social activities in: local and inland game reserve activities, including Zip lines, or Beach fun 5 km from “EKHAYA” and even venture into the beautiful Transkei.

Contact Bev Nel on: bev@genesishope.co.za for futher enquiries.

Included on the Property

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Norwegian Settlers Church auditorium – see www.nsc.za.org

Gym facilities
Conference rooms
Out door “Shack” facility for small events
Baby Home for orphaned / abused kids up to 4 years old.
Rugby / soccer field

Contact Yamkela Sikhunyana on: reception@genesishope.co.za for further information.

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