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Horse Riding & Wildlife Conservation

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1 - 2 semaines  ·  Âge 17 - 50+
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Points forts

  • Combine horse riding safaris with rhino and elephant conservation work
  • Get involved with horse management and care, game monitoring and cattle management
  • Ensure the conservancy is a safe and secure environment through regular and extensive horse patrols

Points forts

  • Combine horse riding safaris with rhino and elephant conservation work
  • Get involved with horse management and care, game monitoring 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

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    Âge 17+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
    Groupes
    50+

    À propos du programme

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

    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 ...

    À propos du programme

    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 and elephant conservation
    • Get involved with horse management and care, game monitoring 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 ...

    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 moonlight patrols and camp-outs (depending on the season and weather).
    • Assist with the communication of conservation messages to local children.
    • Learn from the K9 Anti-Poaching team and meet the project's anti-poaching dogs.

    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 (seasonal):

    • 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 (dependent on the dipping schedule).

    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 and elephants.
    • Learn to track collared rhino 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 loisirs

    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 ...

    Activités de loisirs

    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.

    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 17 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme, tu dois avoir au moins 17 ans au moment du début.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

    Restrictions de nationalité

    Aucune : l’aide venant du monde entier est la bienvenue.

    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 horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi et samedi de 06:30 - 17:00

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services sur place

    Included in your programme fee:

    • Return transfers from Harare (arriving before 1300)
    • 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 1300 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 1300 transfer departure. If your flight arrives after 1300 but before 1600 we can organise you a private transfer at a cost of $120. Arrivals after 1600 are too late for a private transfer.

    Departures - transfers leave the conservancy at 7am on a Monday, arriving at the airport at 10am. Flights should be arranged from midday onwards. Flights departing before 1130 are too early for a private 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 WiFi at the volunteer house and also 3G signal. A local SIM card can be purchased on arrival into Harare International Airport.

    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.

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    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. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    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. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    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. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    The project runs every Monday throughout the year. You should arrive into Harare International Airport before 1pm on your project start date and arrange onward flights 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. Please check with us for current availability.

    ✅ Available dates in 2025:

    July 7th - 14th
    August 4th - 11th
    August 11th - 18th
    September 1st - 8th: 1 space available 
    October 13th - 20th: 1 space available
    December 8th - 15th: 1 space available
    December 15th - 22nd

    ✅ Available dates in 2026:

    JANUARY

    12th - 19th: 4 spaces available 

    19th - 26th: 4 spaces available 

    FEBRUARY

    9th - 16th: 4 spaces available 

    16th - 23rd:  4 spaces available 

    MARCH

    9th - 16th: 4 spaces available 

    16th - 23rd: 4 spaces available 

    APRIL

    6th - 13th : 3 spaces available 

    13th - 20th - 3 spaces available 

    MAY

    4th - 11th: 2 spaces available 

    11th - 18th: 2 spaces available 

    JUNE

    1st - 8th: 3 spaces available  

    8th - 15th: 3 spaces available 

    29th June - 6th July: 4 spaces available 

    JULY

    6th - 13th: 4 spaces available 

    27th July - 3rd August: 4 spaces available 

    AUGUST

    3rd - 10th: 4 spaces available 

    10th - 17th: 4 spaces available 

    24th - 31st: 3 spaces available

    SEPTEMBER

    31st Aug - 7th Sept: 3 spaces available 

    21st - 28th: 4 spaces available 

    28th - 5th Oct: 4 spaces available 

    OCTOBER 

    19th - 26th: 3 spaces available  

    26th - 2nd Nov: 4 spaces available 

    NOVEMBER 

    16th - 23rd: 4 spaces available 

    23rd - 30th: 4 spaces available 

    DECEMBER 

    7th - 14th: 4 spaces available 

    14th - 21st: 4 spaces available

    Disponibilité
    janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

    Frais de Programme

    1 semaine (durée min.) 1 302€
    2 semaines (durée max.) 2 604€
    Prix moyen 1 302€/semaine

    Frais de Programme

    1 302€ par semaine 1 - 2 semaines Âge 17 - 50+

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    Durée

    1 - 2 semaines

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