Programme Details
Spending time with the wild animals and horses is central to this programme but a lot of attention is also paid to conservation and all aspects of the local ecology.
Conservation Focus
The emphasis is in offering the students a unique bush experience on horseback, walking and driving, where attention is paid not only to the animals, but also to all aspects of local ecology
Possible Voluntary Work
As a student on this voluntary work in South Africa you will spend about 40% of their time assisting with the care and welfare of the horses, which are used for horseback safaris on the property.
The surrounding game reserves have the big African game, including the Big 5, but there are no permanent predators at the project, so safety is not a problem.
Programme Activities
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Identification of mammals, birds, insects and plants
- Tracking
- Fence patrolling
- Anti-poaching initiatives
- Soil erosion control
- Survival in the bush
- Navigation by stars and different star constellations
- Weapon handling
- Sleep- outs in the bush
- Walks and game drives
It is pure magic to ride a horse across the plains of Africa with wild game all around you!
What’s Included in the Programme
- Project donation: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with.
- Airport transfer to and from Hoedspruit Airport
- Orientation on arrival
- All accommodation during your stay
- Full support and assistance throughout your time in South Africa
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
- 24 hour support number and contact for emergencies
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
- Visas
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in South Africa
Prices & Durations
South Africa Horse Riding and Conservation - 2 weeks £999
South Africa Horse Riding and Conservation - 4 weeks £1,599
South Africa Horse Riding and Conservation - 8 weeks £2,899
South Africa Horse Riding and Conservation - 12 weeks £4,299
