from 1,279€
Horse Riding & Wildlife Conservation
Highlights
- Combine horse riding safaris with rhino and elephant conservation work
- Get involved with horse management and care, game monitoring, anti-poaching 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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About the program
Combine horseback safaris, anti-poaching patrols 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 ...
Typical day
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 ...
Free-time activities
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
The project runs every Monday throughout the year. Note that inclusive transfers are at 1500 from Harare International Airport for arrivals, and return flights should be booked 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.
2024 dates and availability:
January 8th – 24th: FULL
February 5th – 19th: 2 spaces available
March 4th – 18th: 1 space available
April 1st – 15th: FULL
May 6th – 20th : FULL
June 10th – 24th: 10th – 17th : 1 space available / 17th – 24th : FULL
July 8th – 22nd: FULL
August 5th – 19th: FULL
September 2nd – 16th: 2nd – 9th : FULL / 9th – 16th : 1 space available
October 7th – 21st: 7th – 14th : FULL / 14th – 21st : 2 spaces available
November 4th – 18th: 3 spaces available
December 2nd – 16th: 4 spaces available
2025 dates and availability:
January 13th – 27th: 4 spaces available
February 10th – 24th: 4 spaces available
March 4th – 18th: 4 spaces available
April 7th – 21st: 4 spaces available
May 5th – 19th : 4 spaces available
June 2nd – 16th: 4 spaces available
July 7th – 21st: 4 spaces available
August 4th – 18th: 4 spaces available
September 1st – 15th: 4 spaces available
October 6th – 20th: 4 paces available
November 3rd – 17th: 4 paces available
December 1st – 15th: 4 paces available
Program fees
Meet your organization
Imire Rhino Conservation
Agency - founded in 2012
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Claire
About the project
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