A TYPICAL DAY: As you can imagine there is lots to do on a working horse safari in Mozambique. All days here are different, as we have to rise to meet each new challenge as they come, but this is an itinerary of the kind of day you can expect to enjoy with us at Mozambique Horse Safari. Please be aware that, because we are a real project dealing with the day to day running of a herd of horses, we have to maintain flexibility. This can depend on the number of volunteers at the time, the needs of the horses, number of outriders or lessons booked. You have two days off a week to pursue a social life and have fun.

7.00 am: Wake up get dressed and enjoy an early morning breakfast. This is likely to be tea, coffee, toast, jam, scrambled or fried eggs, cheese, bacon and juice.  Your day is likely to be a bit more active than your traditional family holiday, so you might want to do some light stretching. Mandy and Pat will discuss the days schedule with you. After breakfast get dressed for your task and prepare whatever you need for the day.

9.00 am: Volunteers will then carry out their allotted tasks. This may include the following.

* Riding and entertaining clients on day rides and safaris.
* Hoof trimming and grooming at the stables
* Riding lessons with kids on the beach and at the stables
* Helping saddle the horses
* Entertaining and looking after clients on trips to Benguerra Island
* Going to town with Mandy to stock up with provisions
* Volunteering at the orphanage or IMAP School
* Exploratory rides
* Soap Making
* Tack repairs and maintenance
* Halter making

12.30 am: Lunch will be served at the house. This may be spaghetti bolognaise, stir fry, chicken casserole etc. All served with bread and butter, juice and salad. After lunch you can have a swim, relax by the pool or have a sleep.

2.00 pm: Volunteers will now prepare and start teaching riding lessons or taking beach rides. Those with limited riding experience may be requested to join the riding lessons. Other volunteers may work with horses who needing extra exercise or training. For others there is soap and halter making.

6.00 pm:
Return to the house, unload and put away all tack and equipment.

7.30 pm:
Dinner is served at the house. At times you might have to eat with or entertain clients in the evening. After that you can relax on your veranda, listen to the crickets and tree frogs, chat about the days events, enjoy a cold beer at the bar and, for the most enthusiastic prepare for the following day.