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Volunteer with Horses, Antelope Park

by: Volunteer Encounter

Top Rated Program Volunteer Abroad in Zimbabwe 2025
9.17 (157)Verified

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...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Gweru, Zimbabwe
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Equestrian
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022Notable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.17

Total Reviews

157

Great program!

June 13, 2025by: Yuliya Zyuzina - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope Park
8

Great place run by a team of amazing people passionate about what they do. Overall definitely recommend! Fantastic experience! While the horse programme does not include active daily engagement with the local community or focus on the wildlife, one is frequently given opportunity to participate in community projects and wildlife observation should this be one’s preference! I would certainly recommend this part as it is highly rewarding.

Antelope park stables

June 11, 2025by: Isabella Maloney - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope Park
9

I loved this trip so much I was so gutted to go home I wish I could have stayed longer. From the activities, people, wildlife everything was amazing I had so much fun. The AP team were so good at looking after us and putting in effort to ensure we had the best time possible. I had to pinch myself on a daily basis ! I couldn’t recommend this trip more, I’m already planning to come back. If you’re someone looking for new experiences, loves horses, loves adventures and meeting some incredible people this is the place for you x

After a horse swim :)Another day on the horses in the bush!

I want to stay forever

June 10, 2025by: Kitty Breeze - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope Park
9

If you're considering the trip just do it. Don't overthink it, it was the best trip I've been on and I'm already planning to save and go back. I'm still in contact with some of the best people I met on the trip and the interns really helped the place feel like home. Riding everyday was such a gift and all the activities varied day to day, (show-jumping, safari rides, Polocrosse, cross country, horse swim, drop off ride, boundary patrol, carriage ride etc. ) I was never bored. I thought I'd be ready to go home after a month but I definitely wasn't, there was still so much to experience there. The atmosphere at AP is incomparable and the pool is such a luxury after stable chores. The cafe also saved me so many times when I needed a coffee or sugar fix and I spent way too much as the gift shop is so so lovely. The optional wildlife and community activities were a bonus I wasn't expecting - I did the lion encounter which was so fun and a day at the orphanage. The horses at AP also suit everyone from beginners to very advanced riders and I learnt so much from being able to ride different horses (I rode about 12 different horses whilst there). You can go into town and see the flee markets and I'm craving the bubble tea shop there, it was just a complete all round experience, it has culture, adventure (Vic falls trip), relaxation, so much laughter and beautiful sights to wake up to every morning. I cannot recommend this trip enough!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Gweru, Zimbabwe

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Equestrian

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Cost per week

$900-1250

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

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Interviews

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Katherine Daman

Participated in 2022

Alumni

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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