This homestay with volunteer activities will take place at a horse breeding and riding school in the Massai country near to Kilimanjaro/Tanzania. The horse riding school is offering horse safaris to tourist, exploring the Great Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the savannas of the Serengeti on horses. At the moment the ranch has 16 horses.

On a horse safari, participants can canter next to herds of wildebeest, zebras and giraffes through the endless and unspoilt African landscapes such as savannas, bushland and acacia forests. It is a unique and fascinating experience for horse riders. In the wilderness, horse riders will sleep in tents.

The horses are being bred and broken in at the ranch. They will be prepared for their contact with wild animals. There are also horse riding classes for children, adults and disabled - from beginner's to advanced level.

Besides the horse breeding and riding school, the owners also operate a safari lodge of upper category. Just as during the horse safaris, they focus on the minimization of negative impact to nature and on cultural encounters with the Massai and other tribes who live in the area. Visiting such tribes is a popular part of the horse riding safaris.

The owners will work out a volunteer program for you, which typically includes activities such as cleaning the horses & the stables, assisting with the horse riding lessons and helping in the lodge. Professionals can assist in veterinary tasks or photography/journalism/technology/engineering. 

Volunteers can also participate in a range of exciting activities such as horse safaris, hiking safaris, interaction with an elephant baby at small extra cost.

Volunteers will live in the stable area of the ranch in single or double rooms. They will get full meals. There will be monthly fees for accommodation and volunteer programs. 

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Location: Northern Kilimanjaro Area, Tanzania

Duration: Minimum 1 week

Special qualification required: No

Costs: For stays between 1-4 Months: monthly costs 1100 €; for stay of 5 months: monthly costs 900 €; for stays of 6 months or longer: monthly costs 800 €.

Accommodation: Inclusive, good standard

Meals: Inclusive, good standar

Inclusive: For stays of 1-3 months the full services of our trouble-free package are included, but without arrangement of a Residence Permit or visa extension. For stays of more than 3 months we will apply for a Residence Permit or extend your tourist visa.

Not inclusive: Travel to Tanzania, health insurance, visa, residence permit fees.

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