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Volunteer with Horses, Antelope Park

by: Volunteer Encounter

Top Rated Program Volunteer Abroad in Zimbabwe 2025
9.19 (151)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:
  • 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

9.19

Total Reviews

151

Wat a experience!

by: Ilse Colee - NetherlandsProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope Park
10

Wauw! 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!

Rhinos!Giraffe at the safari rideFeeding the zebras

Truly a unique experience!

by: Anouk Van Doren - NetherlandsProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope Park
9

My 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 Park
10

I 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

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

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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