Horse Riding & Wildlife Conservation

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Combine horse riding safaris with rhino, cheetah and elephant conservation work
Get involved with horse management and care, game monitoring, anti-poaching and cattle management
Ensure the conservancy is a safe and secure environment through regular and extensive horse patrols
Assist in horseback game counts and animal welfare monitoring
Experience a wide variety of endangered wildlife in their natural environment
Combine horseback safaris, anti-poaching patrols and wildlife monitoring, with hands-on rhino and elephant conservation work. All on the back of your very own bush horse! This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Âge 17+
Seul voyageur
Couples
Groupes
50+

The project

Live and work in the heart of a 10,000 acre family-owned game park in the heart of Zimbabwe, and get involved in a world-renowned black rhino breeding and release programme. The conservancy has supported Zimbabwe's black rhino population since the mid 1980s, releasing 12 rhinos back into the wild to breed. 

You can play a key role in securing the future of this endangered animal as you work alongside anti-poaching rangers, monitor wildlife herds and patrol the game park, all on horseback. You will also get involved in the daily care of the resident black and white rhinos, track and monitor two cheetah, and interact with the conservancy's elephants.

With daily horse rides and hands on conservation work, this project is an absolute must for anyone who wants to combine horse riding with volunteer work.

Horse riding volunteers experience a different Africa from other visitors, as they explore the game park on horseback, undertake fence and boundary monitoring and join the dedicated anti-poaching team for moonlight snare patrols. Camp out with your horse as you drive cattle around the game park, and interact closely with wildlife who not afraid or threatened by horses as they sometimes are by people or vehicles.

You will experience the amazing animal sitings, enjoy the African bush and do essential volunteer work, all on horseback, as well as having the opportunity to interact closely with rhinos and elephants and monitor other wildlife on the reserve.

The aim of the programme is to assist the established black rhino breeding and release programme, undertake patrols to better secure the conservancy and protect the animals, and collect meaningful information relating to rhino and wildlife conservation. You will also help educate the local children about the importance of protecting the natural environment and how they can play their part in conservation.

Volunteer Work

Horse riding volunteers play a vital role in the conservancy and get involved in a huge range of conservation activities, both on horseback and off.

  • Combine horse riding safaris with rhino, cheetah and elephant conservation
  • Get involved with horse management and care, game monitoring, anti-poaching and cattle management
  • Live in the heart of a family-run game park, dedicated to rhino care and wildlife preservation
  • Immerse yourself in beautiful surroundings and enjoy the wildlife all around you
  • Form close bonds with amazing animals, dedicated staff and other volunteers
  • Experience a wide variety of wildlife in their natural environment
  • Help with English literacy and conservation education
Wildlife conservation goes hand-in-hand with community education and we believe that a sharing of knowledge and culture is key to the future of our wildlife heritage. Volunteering with us is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new country and culture and experience day-to-day life in Africa, while giving back to an important conservation cause. 

We guarantee that your experience on the programme will be life-changing!

Journée Typique

There is no such thing as a typical day, but below are some activities which you will almost certainly be involved with during your stay:

Horse management and general equine care:

  • Feeding, grooming and health checks
  • Maintenance and cleaning of tack and stables

Anti-poaching support:

  • Ensure the conservancy is a safe and secure environment through regular and extensive horse patrols
  • Undertake anti-poaching patrols on horseback, conduct snare sweeps and boundary patrols
  • Undertake moonlight patrols and camp-outs
  • Assist with the communication of conservation messages to local children

Game park work:

  • Provide daily assistance to the Game Park Manager to ensure the effective running of the reserve
  • Assist in horseback game counts and animal welfare monitoring
  • Locate and assess specific herds around the game park

Cattle ranching:

  • Monitor the welfare of the cattle herd and move cattle to different sections of the reserve
  • Work with the Cattle Team to conduct health inspections
  • Patrol the park to find lost cattle and check for new calves
  • Assist with cattle counts and dipping

Endangered species conservation work:

This part of the programme is not always done on horseback

  • Observe social interactions and monitor the behaviour of the black and white rhino, cheetah and elephants
  • Learn to track collared rhino and cheetah using telemetry
  • Maintain and clean out elephant beds
  • Carry out research projects and data collection on their feeding behaviour and movements

A Day in the Life

Horse riding volunteers will usually get up around 6.00 - 6.30am to get started before the day heats up.

Have breakfast and pack your water bottle and a packed lunch; feed and groom the horses and head out into the game park to locate the sable and blesbok antelope. Count the size and composition of the herd, assess the condition and number of any babies and check the health of mothers.

Locate one of the baby giraffes and check the health and location of baby and mother.

After a packed lunch and a short rest, sitting under the shade of the msasa trees, or on top of one of the viewpoints, get back onto your horse and head to one of the far-flung areas of the park, checking for snares, fence damage and evidence of fires or traps. Make your reports to the Game Park Manager who may task you with fixing any broken areas or repairing fireguards.

Then its time to drop the horses off, feed and groom, before heading back to the volunteer house for an evening swim to cool off before a much needed and hearty dinner! 

Activités de Loisir

During your leisure time you may go on walks and hikes around the reserve or to local places of interest; go fishing or canoeing on one of the many dams or swim in the pool at the volunteer house. 
We highly recommend a weekend visit to Victoria Falls (a 1 hour flight). This can be organised when you are at the programme.
Sports Nautiques
Natation
Safari /
Zoo
Randonnée
Équitation

Conditions

Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 17 ans quand le programme commence.
Compétences Linguistiques
Tu dois parler anglais (niveau de base)
Restrictions de Nationalité
Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.
Autres Compétences
This is not a teaching programme - all volunteers must be able to ride when they arrive. No volunteer is allowed to ride without a helmet and there is a weight limit of 80kg.

You must be able to confidently carry out a rising trot and canter and have had a number of years of experience of handling different horses. You must be confident you can handle a horse on your own and get out of potentially difficult situations.
Engagement de Temps
Nous avons besoin de ton aide le lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de 06:30 - 17:00

Services inclus

Services de Imire Rhino Conservation

Included in your programme fee:

  • Return transfers from Harare (arriving before 1500)
  • Accommodation
  • 3 meals per day plus water, tea and coffee
  • Laundry and housekeeping
  • Activities and equipment on the programme

What is not included:

  • Flights to Harare
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Drinks from the bar
  • Any extra activities or excursions outside of the volunteer programme

Transfert de l'aéroport Harare International Airport

Inclusive transfers are as follows:

Arrival - there is a transfer at 1500 from Harare International Airport on a Monday. If you arrive the day before, please arrange to return to the airport in time to meet the 1500 transfer departure. If your flight arrives after 1500 we can organise you a private transfer at a cost of $100.

Departures - transfers leave the conservancy at 8am on a Monday, arriving at the airport at 10am. Flights should be arranged from midday onwards.

If you would like to arrive or leave outside of those times, there is a transfer supplement of $100 for each out of hours transfer.

Logement

Your home will be a two storey thatched farmhouse which has a dormitory sleeping five and four twin / double rooms. There are three bathrooms with shower, bath and toilet plus three outside solar showers. 


The house is fully equipped with a kitchen, laundry, solar lighting, small generator for power outages, bar and verandah. There is a large garden with outside pool. There is no WiFi at the volunteer house, but there is 3G signal and a local SIM card can be purchased on arrival into Harare International Airport.

Chambre double Dortoir
Aliments & Boissons
You will have three meals per day prepared by the staff and served buffet-style. Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements can be catered for.
Accès à Internet
Accès limité sur le site du projet
NE SONT inclus dans le prix:
Visa, billets d'avion, assurance voyage ne sont PAS inclus dans les frais de programme.
Billets d'avion
L'aéroport le plus proche est Harare International Airport (HRE) à Harare. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Zimbabwe.
Assurance Voyage
Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Zimbabwe te protège en cas de situation imprévue.
Vaccins
Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Zimbabwe, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Zimbabwe.

Dates et Prix

PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT

Informations sur l'arrivée

The project runs every Monday throughout the year. Note that inclusive transfers are at 1500 from Harare International Airport for arrivals, and return flights should be booked for after midday.

If you would like to stay more than two weeks, you can combine the Horse Riding Programme with our Rhino & Elephant Conservation Programme.

The riding programme has set start and end dates throughout the year. 
2023 availability is as follows:

October 9th-23rd: 9th-16th FULL, 16th-23rd one space available
November 6th-20th: 6th-13th one space available, 13th-20th FULL 
December 4th-18th: four spaces available

2024 availability is as follows:

January 8th – 24th
February 5th – 19th
March 4th – 18th
April 1st – 15th
May 6th – 20th
June 10th – 24th
July 8th – 22nd – FULL
August 5th – 19th
September 2nd – 16th
October 7th – 21st
November 4th – 18th
December 2nd – 16th

Disponibilité
janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.
Durée
1 - 2 sem

Frais de Programme

Frais: Prix en USD
1 sem (durée min.)
$1 305
2 sem (durée max.)
$2 610
Coût moyen
$1 305 /sem

Merci de noter que les prix ci-dessus sont des prix estimés et qu'ils sont soumis aux fluctuations des taux de change. Imire Rhino Conservation t'informera du prix final au cours du processus de candidature.
Acompte (15%)
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Montant Restant (85%)
Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Imire Rhino Conservation durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.

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Horse Riding & Wildlife Conservation

Combine horseback safaris, anti-poaching patrols and wildlife monitoring, with hands-on rhino and elephant conservation work. All on the back of your very own bush horse!

$1305/week

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