Volunteer: Natural Horsemanship and Wildlife

Yes, this program starts every Monday. Collection or drop off from/to Bulawayo airport or Bulawayo town is no later than 1530 (330pm) every Monday. 

You can visit Matopos National Park for the day. We recommend that you join a guided day tour which has pickup and drop off in Bulawayo. You will need to get a taxi into town and when shared the cost is cheaper. Both the day tour and taxi can be arranged by us when you are in country at the project location. 

A day or overnight trip to Victoria Falls is not physically possible, instead plan to add it on to the end of your project stay. 

Riding jeans or jodhpurs are both acceptable as are long boots or short boots with chaps. Just be aware that we have a lot of thorn bush and your kit may get damaged. Helmets are a MUST. Gloves only if you usually wear them. Bring casual day and evening clothing. Swiming kit. For conservation work focus on khaki/green or darker colours (no white/neon!) and strong walking but lightweight shoes - Farmwork Chelsea boots are my go-to.  

Yes, you can! You are welcome to go running on your own as there is no dangerous game i.e. buffalo or lion. We'll give you instructions on where to go and a digital map to load onto your phone so you won't get lost. 

All year round are good times! December to March is our summer and when we receive our rains. Consequently the environment is lush, green and so beautiful especially with all the new young animals. June/July is the peak of our winter and the days are sunny and generally fairly warm, however the nights can be very cold. Brief periods of sub-zero temp have been experienced! Sept - Nov reaches 100F some days so we start early and take long siesta.