Volunteer Encounter

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.

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

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!