South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation
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South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation

Trip code: SAWH

On this programme you will see your passion and hard work materialise and contribute towards a vital and long-term development scheme to rehabilitate horses in the Wild Coast area of South Africa.


Overview
from £849
Location:

Wild Coast near East London.

Duration & Price:
from £849. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Shared volunteer accommodation.

Meals:

All meals included.

Dates:

This project runs throughout the year with specific start dates. Please ask the Africa team for further details.

South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation

Volunteer Role

As a volunteer you will work as an integral part of the team on a range of activities; you will be involved in the rehabilitation of abused horses and their everyday care. You will be rewarded for your support with enjoyable trail rides along the spectacular Wild Coast.

A typical day on the project will vary considerably and involve some hard work, but also fantastic opportunities.

The work will include:

  • Feeding farm and trail horses
  • Mixing feed for farm and trail horses
  • Grooming, lunging, exercising and schooling work with the horses
  • Checking the horses, ensuring that there are no problems
  • Checking water troughs, ensuring that they are clean and full Go to see the beautiful scenery of the Kei Cuttings and meet some of the emerging farmers
  • Beach riding trails

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc
  • All airport transfers to and from East London Airport
  • Arrival orientation in South Africa
  • Excursions listed in your orientation
  • Work experience at the rehabilitation centre
  • Horse trail rides, including 2 Day Wild Coast Horse Trail
  • Accommodation and meals during your orientation
  • All meals during your placement
  • All accommodation during your stay
  • Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Personal travel insurance
  • All flights
  • All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
  • E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
  • Soft drinks, wines and spirits
  • Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary

Prices & Durations


South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 2 weeks £849
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 3 weeks £1,029
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 4 weeks £1,199
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 6 weeks £1,449
South Africa Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation - 8 weeks £1,699

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