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, 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!
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