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Our Horse Volunteering project is dedicated to the sustainable development of Antelope Park. As a volunteer, you’ll gain a unique experience by assisting in the daily management of an authentic African stable. This is your opportunity to discover the African bush from horseback as well. You’ll be involved with all aspects of the stables, from the daily maintenance of stables grounds to ensuring...
Our Horse Volunteering project is dedicated to the sustainable development of Antelope Park. As a volunteer, you’ll gain a unique experience by assisting in the daily management of an authentic African stable. This is your opportunity to discover the African bush from horseback as well. You’ll be involved with all aspects of the stables, from the daily maintenance of stables grounds to ensuring our horses are fit and healthy. Your opportunities span from taking that epic photo with an incredible giraffe whilst exploring the bush to experiencing the beauty of an African sunrise, all the while developing your show-jumping skills on the cross-country course and swimming on horseback. Antelope Park stables offer horse safaris, horse swims, polocrosse lessons, schooling lessons and tr...
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.
Get up close to wildlife on a horse safari, try your hand at polocrosse, and improve your jumping skills while living in the game reserve.
Experience the beauty of a stunning African sunset—it always looks better from the saddle.
Swim on horseback through the freshwater dam and camp out in the beautiful Africa bush, under the stars for the ultimate horseback safari experience!
Spend your free time with fellow volunteers in our coffee shop, at the pool, or exploring the beauty of Zimbabwe with a range of optional excursions from a trip to Victoria Falls to rhino trekking.
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Quick Details
- Gweru, Zimbabwe
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Eco-Tourism
- Equestrian
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
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Wat a experience!
by: Ilse Colee - NetherlandsProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope ParkWauw! The only word I can use, wauw wauw wauw! I had a lovely experience for 2 weeks at the antelope park. I was surprised about this country. The people were so lovely! Always hey how are you, you can ask whatever you want and they will help you! I have meet so many people and made a lot of new friends?? the horses they have are so lovely and living there best life. You will do a lot of activities. You go on safari rides, you jump, dressage, sunrise rides, swims, I loved it. This is a once in a life time experience! The staff is amazing and so lovely. I loved them all. It feels like home. The house where you sleep is good! The food is good and the animals around the park are stunning. I’m still in shock about my last to weeks in a good way. I loved It and definitely will go back one day! Thanx team!



Truly a unique experience!
by: Anouk Van Doren - NetherlandsProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope ParkMy time at Antelope Park was nothing short of amazing and a once in a life-time experience. The stables are run to a T by Ted and his girls, the horses so well behaved and not a day is the same. You get the chance to see some of the most popular wildlife so up close. Having the ability to connect with locals and community and see the real Zimbabwe is en eye opener on how lucky we are. The park location is absolutely beautiful and the people very accommodating and lovely. Can definitely recommend for those wanting to experience wildlife, get a taste of Zimbabwe and have a great time.
The best experience ever
by: Ellen Craig - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope ParkI had the absolute best time ever and absolutely loved the experience. I have met the most amazing people and I will never forget it. Everyone was so friendly and I had such a laugh the whole time. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and I will definitely be back!!!
Program Details
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Locations
- Gweru, Zimbabwe
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Eco-Tourism
- Equestrian
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Group Meals
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Interviews
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Katherine Daman
Participated in 2022
Katie Daman is 20 years old and from Northamptonshire, UK.

Katherine Daman
Participated in 2022
I previously volunteered in schools in Ghana and India though GirlGuiding Uk in 2017 and 2018 which really created my love of traveling. I loved volunteering but wanted to do something completely different for my gap year from working. Luckily I found the perfect project at Antelope Park, Zimbabwe.
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