Location
  • South Africa
Length
2 to 6 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
30
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Apartment Lodge
Groups
Small Group (1-15)

Pricing

Starting Price
1299
Price Details
ZAR 16 500.00 for 2 weeks. ZAR 5000.00 per week extra
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare SIM cards Some Activities Some Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Apr 29, 2019
Jun 17, 2017
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About Program

Be involved with the day-to-day care of the horses, lessons and schooling of horses amongst lots of other horse related activities. Get involved with the local community, interacting and uplifting both the children and their animals with the main focus on their horses. Work in close liaison with the local veterinarian in treating and caring for the animals in the local community. There are tons of fun activities included in the program, from rock climbing to visits to the local birds of prey rehabilitation centre, one exciting Panoramic excursion is included in the program with a tour of the Mpumalanga Lowveld scenic sights, a full day Kruger National Park Safari and an elephant conservation interaction at Elephant Sanctuary in Hazyview.

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Program Highlights

  • This program is designed for all horse enthusiasts no matter what level of experience.
  • Volunteer within the local commuity focusing on youth development at the local learning centre and schools.
  • Educate the youth in the local community on the general welfare and care of their horses.
  • Unlimited activities such as abseiling, rock climbing, zilpine, mountain biking, and other adrenaline filled activites to enjoy
  • 1 exciting Panoramic-Kruger excursion included in the package.

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Nina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dunkeld review

It all started when I saw a Facebook arial video of the most magnificent place I'd  ever seen ! At first I just scrolled past the post because I didn't for one moment think that this piece of lush green horse heaven was in South Africa . After the temptation just got to big  , I had to return to the post and investigate . This picture perfect landscape that I instantly fell in love with was not only in South Africa but perfectly located in the picturesque  Dullstroom countryside .

After sharing the above mentioned information with my parents they agreed that we could go and have a look . I then contacted Carla Gerdes the equestrian manager at Dunkeld to arrange a meeting . When we got there we were welcomed with open arms and shown around the facilities  . I left that day knowing that I had to return  !

The big day finally dawned and I arrived with my huge suitcase and settled in to my comfy accommodation .

In summary the six weeks were packed with educational and recreational activities .

My favourites were daily interaction with all the beautiful sport horses stabled at Dunkeld. Riding and schooling some of the horses and going on advanced outrides in the scenic countryside , safaris to Humala and the Kruger National Park . Being able to make a contribution to the learning centre by donating time , books , stationery and sporting equipment collected with the help of friend's , family and my old school.

It was truly a privilege to meet and befriend the friendly and efficient staff . Carla and Wade at the equestrian centre are true horse lovers and enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience in taking care and riding these magnificent animals .

Despite being very active and working hard at times I still managed to put on a few kilograms . I blame this on the delicious meals  served at Dunkeld and the gourmet milkshakes enjoyed in town !

I will always treasure the memories of my all to brief time spent here and can unreservedly recommend the experience to others .

Dunkeld country and equestrian estate awaits your arrival  , don't miss out on the experience of a lifetime  !

What would you improve about this program?
As I was the only one on one the program , testing it i think a group would make this program more enjoyable !
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