Equine volunteering
Our hands-on program includes day to day care of our horses, from feeding to training. The included educational sessions offer you the opportunity to learn about stable management, horse care, horse training and natural horsemanship. Our programs are not limited to working with horses but will also be fun-filled with other activities such as bushwalks, wildlife educationals and meaningful community outreach projects where you will get a glimpse of contemporary rural community life.
Our program is designed for you to experience South Africa at its best: its cultural diversity, natural, scenic beauty and wide range of activities guarantee you the adventure of a lifetime! Our location opens possibilities to explore, from pristine Indian Ocean Beaches to Big 5 game reserves and Cultural Interactions.
Life in Africa is quite unpredictable, not one day is the same. Although your volunteering coordinator will guide you through your weekly schedule, your day might change along the way. It's all part of the adventure ;-)
You will have weekly off days on which you can either relax at the lodge pool or join us on optional activities.
In general your days will look like this:
Morning:
- Breakfast
- Morning horsecare
- Horse activity (trailride, groundwork, lesson) or,
- Community project/wildlife activity/educational
- Lunch
Afternoon:
- Horse activity (trailride, groundwork, lesson) or,
- Community project/wildlife activity/educational
- Afternoon horsecare
- Dinner & daily group debriefing
You will usually have your evenings off to relax although we do have some evening fun planned for you, like going to a bush bar, spending the night stargazing or roasting marshmallows around the campfire.
Pickup at Richards Bay airport is included in your package. Transfer time to African Horse Adventures: 1h15m
If you prefer to be picked up at Durban International airport (King Shaka intl. airport) we charge a transfer fee. Transfer time to African Horse Adventures 3h00m. Contact us if you prefer to be picked up in Durban.
Drop off at Richards Bay airport is included in your package.
Drop off at Durban International airport is possible, we do charge a transfer fee.
We require you to wear a riding helmet on all the trailrides and in the arena. We have a couple of helmets available for you to use. If you prefer to use your own you are more than welcome to bring it along.
A comprehensive 'what to bring' checklist will be provided once you book your equine volunteering package.
What to bring:
- Riding trousers or jeans
- Riding boots, jodphurs or other comfortable shoes for riding (sturdy shoes with a small heel (1 inch/2.5 cm) and low tread, no hiking boots)
- Walking shoes
- Flashlight
- Sunscreen, lots of it ;-)
-Shared en-suite accommodation (2 people per room)
-Breakfast, lunch & dinner
-Water, coffee & tea
-Laundry and housekeeping
-Transfer to and from Richards Bay airport
-Transfers to and from all included activities
-A dedicated volunteering coordinator
-A qualified field guide for all wildlife activities
-Community outreach projects
-Included activities: daily rides, guided bushwalks, stargazing, pub nights, movie nights, cultural interaction, horseback picnics
-Included Educationals: Natural horsemanship, knowing your horse, tracking, wildlife and bush management
-Flights to and from South Africa, Richards Bay Airport
-Insurance
-Any drinks or snacks ordered from the bar
-Optional activities
-Vaccinations, if required (contact your local travel clinic or doctor for advice)
-Visas (depending on country of residence, not required for most europeans)