African Horse Safaris

Once in lifetime experience! Everything is absolutely perfect. Every week we got to do fun outrides- chilled ones and also canter outrides (and sometimes you even see giraffes and zebras on longer rides) and when the season is right- an amazing dam swim with the horses! we did jumping and pole work lessons, so I definitely got my riding fix We did lots of game drives where we saw so many cool animals and I learned so much and really got to know the African nature also wo got to go out on excursions and the team did above and beyond to accommodate to our requests, the work everyday is super fun and chill, no stress at all. Every week we also got to go to outreach and help dogs, so important and honestly I would do it every day. Everyone on the team is so nice and kind, and makes you feel at home. I can't recommend this experience enough. Truly an African dream!

After spending 2 weeks at Moolmanshoek in December 2023, I loved it so much that I have planned to go back for 3 months very soon! The reserve is absolutely gorgeous with an incredible backdrop of the Witteberg Mountains, and I really enjoyed the peacefulness of Moolmanshoek. Everyone is super helpful and kind, and so much fun to be around! The accommodation is very comfortable and clean, and waking up with the beautiful view of the reserve cannot be beaten. The horses are amazing, they are well trained and very sweet - there was not a horse I didn't enjoy riding! The horses are cared for extremely well and it is lovely to see them so happy living naturally and roaming freely in the reserve. I can't wait to be back at Moolmanshoek!

The month I spent at Moolmanshoek was by far the best experience of my life. I made so many amazing memories and learnt so much there. The whole place makes you feel like you’re living in a movie and riding alongside zebras and all the wild life it’s such a unique experience. I’m so grateful for all the amazing people and horses I met here, they all made this experience so unique and special.

The Natural Horsemanship Working Holiday stables is the most amazing place in the world. I went for roughly 2 months when I was 18 on my gap year and had the most wonderful time. The minute you arrive you are surrounded by such lovely and welcoming people. The place itself is so incredibly beautiful and the food is amazing, I felt so at home immediately. Annika and Leon have created a place to learn and be with horses in an environment which doesn’t even seem real; they both care so much about the people, the animals and you. Annika has created an environment to work with horses where it’s okay to make mistakes which is something that I had never experienced when being around horses before. I was able to form the most beautiful connections with the horses and learn so so much. This experience is one of a kind and is a must do for anyone even if you have no experience with horses at all. I looked at lots of different programs to do whilst on my gap year but this one stood out to me and it was honestly the best experience of my life. You will learn so much about horses and yourself if you do this program there is nothing like it!!!

During my two-month stay at Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve, my equestrian journey took an incredible turn. Under the guidance of the legendary rider and 2nd-place winner of the Mongol Derby, Wiesman Nel, I transitioned from a part-time rider to competing in endurance races across South Africa, specifically on young Arab horses. The highlight of my newfound riding skills was embarking on a multi-day trip across Lesotho on horseback, which turned out to be one of the most exhilarating adventures of my life. Wiesman Nel's expertise and infectious sense of adventure played a significant role in my progress. Not only did he pair me with the perfect horses, but he also patiently taught me how to fly drones while on horseback, including launching and catching them. This feat was a testament to the well-trained horses and Wiesman's gentle encouragement, which allowed me to grow not just as a rider, but as a person. Since my time at Moolmanshoek earlier in 2023, I've traveled across East Africa, the United States, and Poland. Yet, my heart yearns to return to the saddle in South Africa.

I loved my stay at Moolmanshoek! Thanks especially to Lindy who made me feel so comfortable, she is very professional and very well organized also a very good guide for guests. All of the staff was extremely nice and I felt so welcomed. I loved the work with the horses and how I could integrate my own way of working with horses and I´m so grateful that they where open for this. The whole resort is very comfortable, the food was amazing and the rides have been so much fun. The Boerperds are amazing horses I felt super safe on them. The Arabs are well trained and fun to ride. I was able to compete in an endurance race that was hold during a weekend. As I´m also an endurance rider at home - that was extraordinary adventure. Thanks to Wiesman that he convinced me to ride my first 80k which I thought I was never been able to ride. I would have loved to stay there for a longer time, I can imagine to spend about 3 months there. Thank you so much for this amazing experience!!!

I’ve just come back from the most fantastic trip with my friend to the working holiday in South Africa. It was everything we hoped for and more, neither of us wanted to come home. Want to say a massive thank you to Isabel and the team on helping us decide on where to go and book the trip. Looking forward to finding our next adventure!

I had the most amazing time on the Natural Horsemanship Working Holiday in Namibia and hope to be able to visit again. I learned so much about horses and liberty work and it helped me greatly when working with my own horse. Annika cares so much about every single one of her animals and it was wonderful to be able to work with horses in a force free and empathetic way. Anika, Leon and all the employees are welcoming and make you feel at home. The farm itself is so beautiful and I'll never forget the warm evenings, watching the wonderful sunsets at the chapel, surrounded by delicious food, playful dogs and amazing people.