Safari Stables Working Holiday, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe
About Program
Welcoming everyone from beginner to advanced riders, our Horse Working Holiday is dedicated to the sustainable development of Antelope Park.
As a volunteer, you’ll gain a unique experience by assisting in the daily management of an authentic African stable. This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to discover the African bush from horseback as well!
You’ll be involved with all aspects of the stables, from the daily maintenance of stables grounds to breeding work, conservation activities and ensuring our horses are fit and healthy!
You’re guaranteed to get those Pinterest worthy horseback Giraffe encounter photos!
Riding activities include safari rides alongside our incredible wildlife, horse swims, polocrosse lessons, schooling lessons and training, sunrise and sunset rides, show-jumping, and cross country! Plus our incredible overnight horse safaris at small extra cost.
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Program Highlights
- Gain invaluable knowledge on horse management and learn about what it takes to run a stable in Africa, while working alongside our passionate stable team, who have years of experience.
- Experience unbelievably close and unique wildlife encounters on a horse safari, learn a new skill and give polocrosse a go, and improve your jumping skills, while living in the game reserve.
- Swim on the horses through the freshwater dam and sleep out in the beautiful Africa bush, under the stars, as part of our ultimate overnight horse safari experience!
- Soak up the undiluted beauty of an African sunrise, during an early morning ride- it looks even better from horseback!
- In your free time, explore the immense beauty of Zimbabwe and enjoy a variety of incredible activities, from a visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls to rhino trekking in the Matopos National Park.
Program Impact
You will receive an introduction into the busy but exciting stable life during your first week. You will be guided through your weekly schedule, introduced to the horses and shown the operations of this African stable.
There is no standard day in the stables. Every day presents new challenges or tasks to be completed. Flexibility is key, as is going with the flow whilst you are on the project.
You will gain invaluable experience in stable management, with our stables team supporting you along the way. The longer you spend on the project with us, the more responsibilities and duties you will be trusted with. The morning usually consists of some horse and stables maintenance with some kind of horse ride in the mid-morning or afternoon. The rest of the day will be moulded around any pressing duties that need to be completed.
We welcome riders of all abilities with a passion for horses. Beginners are guided into riding with regular lessons in the school and slow rides out in the bush. For those with more experience on horseback and wanting to push themselves, we offer more advanced rides such as fast horse safaris, cross country and work with our young horses.
