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African Dream Equestrian Working Holiday in South Africa
During your stay, you'll enjoy unbeatable riding experiences and learn about South Africa’s wildlife in the bush. This program offers a taste of local life and unforgettable memories. You'll participate in trail rides alongside giraffes, zebras, and many different antelope, improve your riding through jumping and flatwork lessons, and gain skills in yard management, first aid, schooling, and natur...
During your stay, you'll enjoy unbeatable riding experiences and learn about South Africa’s wildlife in the bush. This program offers a taste of local life and unforgettable memories. You'll participate in trail rides alongside giraffes, zebras, and many different antelope, improve your riding through jumping and flatwork lessons, and gain skills in yard management, first aid, schooling, and natural horsemanship. You'll also experience incredible wildlife sightings during game drives, seeking elephants, rhinos, and big cats. Hosted by Traci Thomson, an accomplished rider and conservationist, and her team, you'll enjoy a fun-filled, enriching adventure, making lifelong friends and memories while exploring the best of South Africa. All riding abilities accepted.
Program Highlights
Riding alongside giraffe, zebra, and antelope in a beautiful reserve
Horse swims, show jumping and dressage lessons
Learning about the African bush through informative game drives in neighbouring Big 5 reserves
Making lots of life-long friends and meeting like minded people
Give back to the community through the local outreach programme
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Quick Details
- Hoedspruit, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Equestrian
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
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I can't recommend this experience enough
by: Maya BerkovitchProgram: African Dream Equestrian Working Holiday in South AfricaOnce in lifetime experience! Everything is absolutely perfect. Every week we got to do fun outrides- chilled ones and also canter outrides (and sometimes you even see giraffes and zebras on longer rides) and when the season is right- an amazing dam swim with the horses! we did jumping and pole work lessons, so I definitely got my riding fix We did lots of game drives where we saw so many cool animals and I learned so much and really got to know the African nature also wo got to go out on excursi...
Looking forward to finding our next adventure!
by: Emily HuffProgram: African Dream Equestrian Working Holiday in South AfricaI’ve just come back from the most fantastic trip with my friend to the working holiday in South Africa. It was everything we hoped for and more, neither of us wanted to come home. Want to say a massive thank you to Isabel and the team on helping us decide on where to go and book the trip. Looking forward to finding our next adventure!
Program Details
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Locations
- Hoedspruit, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Equestrian
- Horseback Riding
- Nature Tours
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- All Program Activity Costs
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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