Horse Safari Work Experience, Zambia
Yomps
Vacancy: Horse Safari Work Experience, Zambia
Company: Yomps
Category: Gap year projects (Conservation, Tourism, Wildlife)
Dates: Starts every Sunday throughout the year.
Cost: £1699 / $3199 (US) / €2185
Age limit: 20+
Obtain equine work experience on a fantastic Zambian horse safari, help to train and look after over 30 horses, act as back up rider for groups of clients in the first horse safari operational in a Zambian National Park. This is pure wilderness country and you will be seeing a variety of game that includes lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, leopards, zebras and a multitude of antelope, and have the time of your life on this sensational horse safari work experience adventure!
Ever dreamt of horse riding across the open plains of Zambia with the wind in your hair? Ever wanted to gain equine work experience volunteering in Southern Africa amongst some of the most stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife on the planet? Whether you are looking for an amazing way to spend your gap year, a holiday of a lifetime or just the chance to go on horse safari and improve your horse riding; on this three month equine work experience programme you can fulfil your hearts desires! Based at a beautiful safari lodge on the largest and oldest national park in Zambia, this horse safari work experience adventure will require you to look after and train over thirty gorgeous horses. The horses are mainly Boerperd cross horses, who have each been selected with the same criteria as a sport horse (for their pace, temperament, confirmation and ride ability) so are all fit, in excellent condition, and will make brilliant companions during your time volunteering in Zambia!
Available to anyone who is an experienced horse rider, this equine work experience adventure will improve your horse riding skills immeasurably. With our experienced guide and up to eight guests, you will regularly go on safari riding as a backup rider in a game reserve. Ride to see an amazing range of animals, including the Big Four (elephants, lion, leopards and buffalo) and an abundance of other game such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and antelope. You will ride in a thrilling yet extremely safe way with our guide, cantering across open plains and learning about the animals and ways of the bush. Any time you are not on safari, you will spend the day schooling, grooming and improving your riding technique under the direction of the owner who has lectured in equine studies and has competed at a top level in Southern Africa. Whether you are an experienced horse rider looking for an awesome experience during your gap year or career break, or just want a brilliant horse holiday experiencing the African bush in a way few people ever do, this Yomps horse work experience programme is for you!