Become a
Founding Host.
Join Bark Parks before we launch and lock in a permanently better rate. Only 20 founding spots available across South Africa.
The numbers
What founding hosts earn
Based on a R200/hour space with 6 bookings per week.
Standard host
per 1-hour booking at R200/hr
85% payout rate
Founding host
R190
per 1-hour booking at R200/hr
95% payout rate, locked in permanently
What you get
Everything a Founding Host gets
95% payout rate, forever
Standard hosts earn 85%. Founding Hosts earn 95% on every booking, locked in permanently regardless of what rates change to in future.
Founding Host badge
Your listing carries a permanent Founding Host badge. Guests see it, trust it, and book with it. You were there from day one.
Featured placement
Your listing sits at the top of search results for the first 12 months after launch. Maximum visibility from the moment we go live.
Direct support
Skip the queue. We help you set up your listing, price your space, and get your first bookings. A direct line to the team, always.
Shape the product
Your feedback directly influences what gets built. Founding Hosts get early access to new features and a say in what we prioritise.
Apply now
Claim your founding spot
Create your host account and submit your listing. We review every space personally and you'll hear from us within 48 hours.
Create your account
Name, email, and password. Takes 30 seconds.
Describe your space
Location, size, photos — everything we need to review your listing.
We review and activate
We check every space personally. You'll hear from us within 48 hours.
Free to apply · Only 20 founding spots available