Southern Safari Stables

location
2 - 10 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Uitstekend 4.8  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde

Highlights

  • Get to know the African bush whilst exploring on horseback. Ride right up to leopards, weave through herds of antelope, canter past wildebeest, all on horseback.
  • Assist in cattle work- The ranch is home to 200 cattle, with 2 pedigree breeds- Boran and Inkone. Cattle need to be dipped, vaccinated and herded to different areas on the ranch.
  • Volunteers gain valuable experience in the daily running and management of an African stable yard.

Highlights

  • Get to know the African bush whilst exploring on horseback. Ride right up to leopards, weave through herds of antelope, canter past wildebeest, all on horseback.
  • Assist in cattle work- The ranch is home to 200 cattle, with 2 pedigree breeds- Boran and Inkone. Cattle need to be dipped, vaccinated and herded to different areas on the ranch.
  • Volunteers gain valuable experience in the daily running and management of an African stable yard.
  • Over 18 000 hectares, freedom and breath-taking moments for your enjoyment.
  • Take advantage of optional excursions to see Zimbabwe’s natural wonders and wildlife areas.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels

    Over het programma

    If you are looking for large animal experience for your studies, have always wanted to ride with African wildlife, this is a great project for you!

    Set on a beautiful 18 000 hectare game reserve in the wilds of Zimbabwe, this project is great for people interested in a career in equine industry, experience on a fully functional cattle farm or those looking for horse management work experience. If you are looking for large animal experience for ...

    Over het programma

    Set on a beautiful 18 000 hectare game reserve in the wilds of Zimbabwe, this project is great for people interested in a career in equine industry, experience on a fully functional cattle farm or those looking for horse management work experience. If you are looking for large animal experience for your studies, have always wanted to ride with African wildlife, get lots of hours in the saddle then this is a great project choice.

    The ranch is home to 200 cattle, with 2 pedigree breeds- Boran and Inkone. There are 100 calving cows on the farm - the calving season is October/November where volunteers assist with the calving process - Cattle need to be dipped, vaccinated and herded to different areas on the ranch.

    As a volunteer you will be involved with hands-on work within the yard, which houses 13 horses with everything from ponies to rescued racing thoroughbreds, Arab crosses and appaloosas. Incredible riding opportunities throughout the game reserve where you can spot a wide range of game from horseback. 

    Your days will be split into different riding, farm and bush activities from trail rides searching for giraffe, zebra, brown hyena and leopard, cattle focused tasks, cross country riding exploring the bush, going up boulders for breath taking views, stable duties, training young horses - and if you’re lucky witnessing the birth of a new foal.





    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Volunteer Key Activities

    Africa provides an ever-changing environment, power failures, water and fuel shortages, temperature fluctuations, and other uncontrollable situations do occur. You will need to remain flexible, understanding and good-humoured. “African time” can be difficult and ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Volunteer Key Activities

    Africa provides an ever-changing environment, power failures, water and fuel shortages, temperature fluctuations, and other uncontrollable situations do occur. You will need to remain flexible, understanding and good-humoured. “African time” can be difficult and frustrating for those who are used to a very structured life, so this is something to bare in mind.

    Once you arrive in Zimbabwe, your care is the responsibility of your project manager. Through your project manager we aim to provide you with your daily needs, keep you out of harms way and to support you in your work. In exchange we ask you to attend work punctually and to behave consistently in ways that will reflect well on your project manager.

    The first week of the program you will go through a number of inductions at the yard. This will include stable’s daily rota, schooling plans, the personality of the horses and a chance to familiarizes yourself with the rides in the park. Thereafter the working week at the stables runs from Monday to Saturday, with Sundays off.

    As a volunteer you will undertake a variety of activities, such as:

    • Schooling horses
    • Going on game viewing rides
    • Tracking the leopards and spotted hyenas on horseback
    • Snare sweeps
    • Wildlife management exercises on horseback such as boundary patrols and snare sweeps
    • Swimming with horses

    Extra days off can be organised if required so volunteers can participate in other activities around the game reserve, such as visiting the local school and working with the children. The requirements of the stable change from day-to-day, therefore an open mind and flexible attitude is a must! Volunteers can expect to spend an average of 2-6 hours daily on horseback.

    Volunteers are advised to bring their own riding gear- helmet, boots, jods/jeans etc. All tack is provided by the location.



    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    There are a wide range of activities for volunteers to enjoy during their off days. Volunteers can participate in other activities around the game reserve, such as visiting the local school and working with the children.

    Being set on a game reserve means that game viewing and sightseeing around the ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    There are a wide range of activities for volunteers to enjoy during their off days. Volunteers can participate in other activities around the game reserve, such as visiting the local school and working with the children.

    Being set on a game reserve means that game viewing and sightseeing around the reserve is always available. The reserve is set in a mountainous area where it is possible to go for hikes, enjoy the scenery from the top of a mountain, admire the animals on the reserve and have the opportunity to do some wildlife photography.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag en zaterdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Worldwide Vets

    What's Included?

    Great news, it is pretty much everything! Including your:

    • Pre departure assistance with planning and flights from one of our destination specialists
    • Shared accommodation (upgrades on request)
    • Airport pick-up and drop-off from Bulawayo or Harare International Airports
    • 3 meals a day from our team of great chefs
    • A full-time housekeeping service and laundry
    • Onsite 24 hour volunteer coordinator

    What's Not Included?

    • International or domestic flights to and away from the project
    • Visas
    • Insurance
    • Extra activities/trips

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Bulawayo Airport

    For your Arrival

    You will need to arrive into Bulawayo before 1pm on the Monday that your project is set to begin. Upon your arrival you will be transferred straight to the reserve with other volunteers arriving that day. The drive to the reserve is a 3.5hr drive. Any late arrivals after this time, you will need to stay at a hotel and we will arrange a private transfer to Nyedzi the next day at your own cost.

    For your Departure

    You will reach the Bulawayo airport at 10am so you will need to book a departure flight no earlier than 12 noon. You will be taken from the reserve directly to Bulawayo airport on the Monday morning of your departure.

    Please note if your arrival date is not a Monday, we can still pick you up, but there will be a fee associated with the private transfer which is USD$210 each way.

    Accomodatie

    Your accommodation will be within an authentic African thatched lodge, sharing either a twin or quad room with shared ablutions with hot water. Rooms are single sex and all of your bedding and towels are included. If you want to find out about upgrading to a couples room, or even a private room, just ask us.

    You will be waking up to the sounds of the African bush, and when the African sun is
    beating down on you later in the day, you can cool off by the dam or relax with a
    cold drink at our raised deck stunning land.

    Eten & Drank

    3 meals a day from our team of great chefs. If you have any dietary requirements please inform us before arriving on project.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Bulawayo Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Zimbabwe. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Zimbabwe biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Zimbabwe dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Zimbabwe. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    This project starts on set Mondays of the year. Different start dates can be accommodated

    (extra transfer costs apply) with advance notice.

    Volunteers arrive and depart from Bulawayo Airport where a member of the team will meet
    you from the airport and transport you to the reserve, which is a 3.5 hour drive away.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 2.004€
    3 weken 2.721€
    4 weken 3.415€
    5 weken 4.045€
    6 weken 4.675€
    7 weken 5.306€
    10 weken (max. verblijf) 7.197€
    Gemiddelde kosten 860€/week

    Programmakosten

    860€ per week 2 - 10 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 10 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Worldwide Vets gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Worldwide Vets

    Uitstekend 4.8 rating (42 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2006

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde

    Gepresenteerd door

    Gemma

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

    Our goal is to improve animal welfare worldwide by providing volunteers to help vets and vet nurses working with wildlife and domestic animals.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    As an organisation, our goal is simple. Improve animal welfare around the world. Anyone can volunteer with us, you do not need to be a vet or vet student, although many of our courses are very popular with such applicants. 

    We offer a multi-modal approach to assisting animals, including:

    • Running volunteer opportunities for you to help or study abroad.
    • Sponsoring vets to visit areas needing support.
    • Providing medications and surgical equipment
    • Training local vets and technicians.

    By volunteering with us you will gain hands on experience with animals, learn new skills and give something back. For those considering a career in medicine or nursing, this is a great way to understand more about the career path and see if it is right for you. It provides industry relevant experience and is a wonderful addition to your CV, making you stand out when you apply to your chosen college or university. Those already studying animal and medical courses can gain credits and count their trip as work experience (including EMS or CEMS). Most importantly you can learn a huge range of new concepts and develop your skills and confidence in a friendly and encouraging environment.


    Worldwide Vets is registered in the UK, with our administrative head office close to London, England. The real hub of our work is much further away, with vet clinics and conservation projects in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zanzibar, Ghana, Thailand, India, Cambodia, Peru, and Costa Rica, to name just a few. We welcome volunteers to join our mission and contribute to the role we play. Doing so is a great way to give something back to the world around you, saving innocent lives, alleviating poverty and playing your part in sustaining the natural and cultural planet we know today.  

     

     


     

     

    42 beoordelingen · rating4.8

    Sebastian Donato rating5

    2023 at Southern Safari Stables

    The family was very kind and welcoming. The food was delicious and the environment was great to learn and experience new things. There are so many wild animals that you would never even expect to see which just roam about and you eventually stumble ...
    Charlie Wijnbergen rating5

    2024 at Equine Vet Assistant

    Very rewarding experience. Jill has set up an amazing place, doing so much good for any animal coming through the gates. ...
    Stephanie Fisher rating4.8

    2024 at Wildlife Vet Assistant

    This trip was more than I ever anticipated. I wasn’t entirely sure what I was going to be able to do before I left, but the entire experience was very hands on. The vet was very trusting in our abilities and let us do things based on our comfort zones and taught us to do new things. I got to ...
    Cinzia Benevelli rating4.8

    2024 at Wildlife Vet Assistant

    Wonderful time, everything well organized, I loved everything, especially the animals. The Sanctuary is top organized as per activities and giving tasks. There is an ambience of peace and ...
    Kaela Dempsey rating2.6

    2024 at Wildlife Vet Assistant

    I will start by saying that my best friend and I have looked over all of their projects thoroughly before finally deciding on one - Peru. We booked our project almost 18 months in advance, and we made so many preparations for our stay. Now, WWV has been amazing and supportive throughout this whole ...
    Kassidy Doherty rating5

    2023 at Wildlife Vet Assistant

    I went to Costa Rica and it was amazing! Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary made me feel safe and Dr. Mora (the vet that lives on site) taught me many things in my stay! He is a talented veterinarian and knows what he is doing. It was a great experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I believe this ...

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    Afrika > Afrique orientale > Zimbabwe > Beitbridge

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