South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation

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South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation

Trip code: SAWH
Horse rehabilitation

Your hard work will form a vital contribution to this long-term project, plus you will have the chance to trail ride along the spectacular Wild Coast, against a backdrop of beach lagoons and lush green game reserves. And, at weekends, you’ll have the chance to explore this glorious part of the world.



Location:

Wild Coast near East London.

Duration & Price:
from £999. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Shared volunteer accommodation.

Meals:

All meals included.

Dates:

Please contact our Africa team for start dates.

Voluntary Work

This is a small project which nurtures and rehabilitates sick and abused horses, so that they can be ridden again. The horse rehabilitation programme has been running for ten years.

It is reliant on the tourism trade and the efforts of its volunteer helpers to maintain the horses and run the centre. The centre works with horses that have been removed from conditions of cruelty and inadequate care.

Volunteer work may include:

  • Feeding the horses
  • Mixing the feed
  • Grooming, lungeing, exercising, and schooling work
  • Checking the horses for health or behavioural problems
  • Trail-riding along the beach
  • Visiting the beautiful Kei Cuttings, and meeting some of the emerging farmers
  • Cleaning and filling water troughs

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc
  • All airport transfers to and from East London Airport
  • Arrival orientation in South Africa
  • Excursions listed in your orientation
  • Work experience at the rehabilitation centre
  • Horse trail rides, including 2 Day Wild Coast Horse Trail
  • Accommodation and meals during your orientation
  • All meals during your placement
  • All accommodation during your stay
  • Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Personal travel insurance
  • All flights
  • All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
  • E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
  • Soft drinks, wines and spirits
  • Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary

Prices and Durations

South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 2 weeks £999
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 3 weeks £1,199
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 4 weeks £1,399
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 6 weeks £1,699
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 8 weeks £2,299

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