| Costs | £1599 / $3199 (US) / €2240 |
| Group Size | up to 4 |
| Countries Visited | South Africa |
| Dates | 18 May to 10 Aug 2008 25 May to 17 Aug 2008 01 Jun to 24 Aug 2008 08 Jun to 31 Aug 2008 15 Jun to 07 Sep 2008 |
- 31 Aug to 23 Nov 2008
- 15 Feb to 10 May 2009
- 22 Feb to 17 May 2009
- 01 Mar to 24 May 2009
- 08 Mar to 31 May 2009
- 15 Mar to 07 Jun 2009
- 22 Mar to 14 Jun 2009
- 29 Mar to 21 Jun 2009
- 05 Apr to 28 Jun 2009
- 12 Apr to 05 Jul 2009
- 19 Apr to 12 Jul 2009
- 26 Apr to 19 Jul 2009
- 03 May to 26 Jul 2009
- 10 May to 02 Aug 2009
- 17 May to 09 Aug 2009
- 24 May to 16 Aug 2009
- 31 May to 23 Aug 2009
- 07 Jun to 30 Aug 2009
- 14 Jun to 06 Sep 2009
- 21 Jun to 13 Sep 2009
- 28 Jun to 20 Sep 2009
- 05 Jul to 27 Sep 2009
- 12 Jul to 04 Oct 2009
- 19 Jul to 11 Oct 2009
- 26 Jul to 18 Oct 2009
- 02 Aug to 25 Oct 2009
- 09 Aug to 01 Nov 2009
- 16 Aug to 08 Nov 2009
- 23 Aug to 15 Nov 2009
- 30 Aug to 22 Nov 2009
"I am going home a better horsewoman and ready for anything London can throw at me!"
Louise, UK
Obtain equine work experience on a fantastic South African horse safari, help to train and look after over 30 horses, ride as backup rider in a ‘Big Four’ game reserve seeing a variety of game that includes rhinos, elephants, buffalos, hippos, leopards, giraffe, zebras and antelope, and have the time of your life on this sensational horse safari holiday adventure!
Ever dreamt of horse riding across the open plains of South Africa with the wind in your hair? Ever wanted to gain equine work experience volunteering in South 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, the 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 on a beautiful safari lodge close to the largest game reserve in South Africa (Kruger National Park), 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 South Africa!
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, rhinos, leopards and buffalos) 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 South 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 South African bush in a way few people ever do, this Yomps horse work experience programme is for you!
