- Home
- Providers
- Back
- Volunteer Encounter
- Horses & Wildlife Management at Antelope Park
Horses & Wildlife Management at Antelope Park
This is your unique opportunity to assist in the daily management of an authentic African stable while enjoying unparalleled riding opportunities in the heart of the African bush. By combining with our Wildlife Management program, you will be part of ensuring our resident animals are living fulfilled and enriched lives. Your opportunities are extensive, from experiencing the magnificent giraffe ...
This is your unique opportunity to assist in the daily management of an authentic African stable while enjoying unparalleled riding opportunities in the heart of the African bush. By combining with our Wildlife Management program, you will be part of ensuring our resident animals are living fulfilled and enriched lives. Your opportunities are extensive, from experiencing the magnificent giraffe during a close encounter on a horse safari to witnessing an extraordinary African sunrise from the saddle—all the while putting your show-jumping skills into practice on the cross-country course and swimming on horseback through the fresh water dam. That's just the horses! Your wildlife opportunities are equally unique. From strolling through the bush in the company of our 4 orphaned elephants to...
Program Highlights
Expand your knowledge on horse management and what it takes to run a stable in Africa while working side by side with our experienced stable team, who have years of experience and passion.
Accompany our elephants, who spend their days roaming freely, and get to know their individual personalities as well as conduct vital tree planting research.
Get up close to wildlife on a horse safari, try your hand at exhilarating polocrosse, and improve your jumping skills while living in the game reserve.
Take part in behavioral enrichment activities by making toys from natural materials to stimulate the lions’ predatory and sensory behaviors, as well as stimulating activities for our elephants.
Swim on horseback through the freshwater dam and camp out in the beautiful Africa bush, under the stars for the ultimate horseback safari experience!
Quick Details
- Gweru, Zimbabwe
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism See more
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Reviews
Hear what past participants have to say about the programs
Overall Rating
Total Reviews
This was my favorite overseas experience!
March 09, 2026by: Kaileigh McGinley - United StatesAlmost a year after returning to the US, I'm still trying to hold on to Africa and relive the amazing experience I had at Antelope Park with some of the best people know. The staff at Antelope Park are truly wonderful people and care deeply about the work they are doing in their local community and with lion conservation. As Rosine says, "this isn't just a job, it's a calling". I'm so grateful that I had the rare opportunities to interact with African wildlife that I did, but also, to experience the love and hospitality of the people of Zimbabwe. I was also VERY fortunate to share this experience with some other amazing volunteers who made my time at Antelope Park so much fun! 10/10 recommend to anyone thinking of doing this, don't wait, just go!
Dream come true
January 27, 2025by: Iman Muftic - Bosnia & HerzegovinaThe entire experience was ao amazing you'd think it's too good to be true. All of the people and animals were really wonderful. It was really cool to experience Africa up close and I will definitely be coming back.
My experience at antelope park
January 22, 2025by: Bella De winter - NetherlandsI’ve been here for 7 weeks now and everyday is different, I really enjoy how tiny and intimate the groups are and how you get to know everyone. The people that work at horses are so sweet and really know what they are doing. Wildlife is a bit unorganised but that is not the vault of the interns. Overall everything is amazing, the evening activities too!
Program Details
Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know
Locations
- Gweru, Zimbabwe
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- All Program Activity Costs
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Related Programs
Browse programs you might like