Ranch Koiimasis
A working holiday for real Horse People
Spend your days in the saddle, train horses and become part of ranch life at Koiimasis.
Minimum stay: 2-4 weeks
The Ranch Dude Program
The term "Dude ranch" comes from the USA and means nothing else than guest farm.
Located in the Tiras Mountains on the edge of the Namid Desert, with the nearest town 65km away, the Program is a mix of riding holiday and hands-on ranch life. You won’t just visit the ranch, you’ll become part of the team. You’ll work closely with our trainers and guides, help train horses and experience daily ranch life far away from mass tourism. The program has been running for over 15 years and is limited to a maximum of 7 Ranch Dudes at a time.
Our horses are trained and ridden in the Western style, but riders from other disciplines are welcome if they’re excited to learn.
You should:
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Be 18+ & independent
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Have several years of riding experience
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Be confident handling & training horses
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Enjoy physical outdoor work
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Be open-minded & adaptable
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Be ready to live remotely in nature
! This is NOT a beginner program!
Your mission, should you choose to accept it
90% of your time happens around horses. Your main job is working with horses - training, riding and real ranch work.
Typical tasks will include: training and schooling horses, riding in arena, round pen and open landscape, groundwork, composure and obedience training, cattle drives and ranch work from horseback, assisting with riding guests and safaris, stable work and tack care.
No two days are the same, but here is the daily rhythm:
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Summer Mo - Fr: 07:30 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 18:30
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Winter Mo - Fr: 08:00 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:00
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Saturday: half day
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Sunday: free, relax at the pool of the lodge, climb the mountains of the ranch or do something with the other Dudes.
Days start early, include a long lunch break and end tired, dusty and happy.
What you'll pay
Your contribution supports staff, horse feed and equipment. This program is a life experience, not free labour.
What you'll pay
Accomodation & food
You'll live in the "Adventure Village" (2km from the cowboy camp, 1km from the farmhouse), a shared Ranch Dude house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and an outdoor laundry (by hand) area. There is no Wi-Fi, only mobile data reception to really disconnect from the city. Remember to buy a Namibian mobile phone card in Windhoek with enough money on it.
When it comes to meals, we’ve got it covered. The Ranch provides fresh meals and drinks to keep you fueled. Vegetarians are of course also welcome with advance notice.
Travel informations
Your journey begins with an included pickup from Windhoek International Airport. If your flight arrives after 12:00 PM, an overnight stay in Windhoek is required to avoid driving through the night. We offer flexible start dates year-round to suit your schedule. To fully immerse yourself in ranch life, we require a minimum stay of 2-4 weeks, with a maximum of 90 days in accordance with standard visa regulations.
We will provide transportation back to Windhoek at the end of your stay. Please note that if your return flight departs before 6:00 PM, we recommend booking an extra night in Windhoek to ensure you arrive at the airport on time.
