Open your eyes to a different world, where you will gallop the beaches on a sprightly grey, swim in turquoise seas and share in the unbreakable bond between man and horse.
Our horse volunteer project is targeted at gap year students and adult volunteers looking to work with horses for an extended time, develop their riding skills and discover the culture of Mozambique. The majority of our horses were rescued from Zimbabwean farms at the height of political violence and each horse has their own incredible story. You will meet Texas, the strong grey gelding who was about to be fed to lions, and Lady an orphan foal that has grown into the matriarch of our herd. You will also meet Breitling the stallion of our herd and MHS Apollo, our newest foal and hope for the future.
Each day will be spent in the saddle and at the stables working with a selection of our highly trained trail horses. You will be based in Vilankulo; the coastal area is famous for its unspoiled sandy beaches, warm weather and remarkable sea life. Accommodation is clean, comfortable and secure with swimming pool, bar and restaurant. For more details on the day-to-day experiences of gap year students and horse volunteers please have a look at a typical day.
There are plenty of things to do in Vilankulo with its wide-open beaches, turquoise blue seas and rich marine life. You will have time to experience the wonders of a traditional dhow sailing through the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, in winter months it’s likely to spot humpback whales breaching in open water. The scuba diving is world class, on protected reefs teeming with mantas, turtles and shoals of reef fish. Canoeing the Guvuro River is a must, watch the sunset and take in the incredible bird life along the myriad of waterways. The more adventurous can learn how to kiteboard and for those looking to explore the local culture, there is English lessons to lead at a local school and our ride and lunch to a nearby fishing village.
Our horse volunteers and gap year students become part of the family and regularly return with deep bonds forming between horse and rider. Volunteering with Mozambique Horse Safari is a truly life changing experience, so please spend a few minutes browsing through volunteer testimonials and visit TripAdvisor to get more feedback on our incredible project.
