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I took my son, who needed support for his epilepsy and learning difficulties, to the Game reserve near Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This was part of his residential for his DOE Gold. We had a fantastic time with many great activities in the the reserve and the local school. It was great to meet so many young volunteers from around the world. Kate Tipler in UK was very helpful and arranged some separate accommodation for us on site, the staff and management were very welcoming. I would definitely come back for a longer period and some of the volunteers from UK had been there before.

Great communication with an unforgettable experience. One of the best weeks of my life!

The internship was great, the people there were really helpfull and eager to offer the best experience. Had some problems when I arrived because I was expecting as promise from Oyster an internship mostly only with wild animals,but with the help of the staff of the program, we manage to work things out.
So my advise will be to double check the advertising of the program you choose and try to talk with someone who has done it. Don't trust Oyster's advertising 100%.

It was very straightforward to book, and the information provided was clear as to what I could expect.
When I had questions they were answered helpfully and quickly.

My son was 17 when we booked his trip to South Africa as part of his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Oyster Worldwide were amazing answering our many questions and helping us at every stage of the trip. I will definitely be recommending this company.

Kate was brilliant as the 'go-between' sorting out any queries I had before my son set off on an amazing adventure - volunteering in South Africa for four weeks. Communications were prompt and very informative.

Oyster has been incredible useful in setting up and communicating travel and information. Any questions were answered rapidly and with all the detail requested. An all round good and easy experience.

I have recently come back from my gap year and while I was there I spent a month working on the relationships between humans and elephants.

So why would I recommend Oyster?
I am so glad I picked to do this project with Oyster because they made me feel very well taken care of and looked after me before and during the project. They talk you though everything you need to know before the project takes place and what clothes and necessities you may need to pack.

So what does the project consist of?
I would do this project a million times if I could, and if you don’t believe me lots of people who were doing the project had already done it before and had come back because of how much they enjoyed it.

So the project is on a two week program and you have the option to stay from two weeks to 3 months. The first week is amazing because you build walls for the local community. Some days some of the locals will come and help, or a few kids will come and keep you company, that is amazing because you feel so immersed, it’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience.

The second week is spent tracking elephants. This was my favourite out of the two because you learn all about the elephants foot prints. We also managed to see a two day old elephant which we were lucky enough to name !!!

So why pick this project?
I think this project and Oyster have a lot of selling points. For starters Oyster takes very good care of you and help you organise yourself before the project starts so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Secondly you are in the middle of the desert, I don’t think you could get anymore rural than that. You don’t really have much service so it’s lovely to disconnect for two weeks. You get to spend some time with lovely people who you may not meet on a day to day basis, people from different countries, locals, and different ages. You camp under the stars which is also amazing. Overall I would always recommend this amazing project, such a special experience!!

This program is very organized and helps make it easy to settle into România. It was a very valuable experience with a good blend of cultural immersion, work experience, and tourism.

This as to be the best organised trip I have been on , every thing was so well planned . Staff couldn’t have been any more helpful from the time we booked to the time we got home . I would highly recommend booking with these

Our stay at the libearty bear sanctuary is one of the best things I've ever done. Seeing and spending time with the bears and wolves was such a privilege From start to finish every thing was so well organised. And everyone was so helpful and friendly especially Razvan who made our stay perfect and Ovi our driver who made us laugh every day. I would recommend this experience of a lifetime at the same time helping the bears and spreading the word about the fantastic work they do

I have just finished my 2 weeks volunteering at AMP Libearty Bear Sanctury. I have had the most amazing time. Conversations with Georgie before booking were very helpful and informative- even so I was a little worried about coming here alone. I needn’t have worried- Razvan the local manager is fantastic and nothing is too much trouble for him. After 1 day I felt like I had known him forever. The staff at the sanctuary and the Guides and the Oyster driver were all brilliant. The Bears welfare is top priority and it is a beautiful place for them. I was also very lucky with my fellow volunteers who shared my love of bears made my trip very memorable (Julie, Adam, Tina & Teresa).x I would not hesitate in recommending this trip with Oyster. Special thanks go to Razvan and the Sanctuary staff. I will definitely be back again.

We are currently in our second week of volunteering at the bear sanctuary in Romania. I am a returning volunteer but everything is just as fantastic as I remembered it. Georgie at Oyster was brilliant at helping us book the weeks that worked best for us and was very accommodating of our needs. The whole experience from the beginning was top notch. Răzvan has been as incredible as he was when I came here before and is a credit to Oyster. Nothing is too much trouble and he is always there to help us. The experience of working at the sanctuary and seeing the bears live happy lives is something that we feel everyone should do at least once. Thank you for making this possible.

A great experience with Oyster from start to finish! Georgie was very communicative from the point at which I first booked and was very helpful and quick to answer any questions. In Romania, the local manager Razvan couldn’t have been more helpful and lovely, it really felt like he went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and that we really enjoyed the time in Braşov. Volunteering with the bears was a wonderful experience - we were mostly preparing their food or painting fences but we were never far from the bears and got to see a lot of them every single day. I visited for one week and am hoping to return again for two or more!

This experience with Oyster was amazing. I felt really safe because I was taking care of.
If you have any questions, you can ask the staff and they will help you within a minute.
I can't wait to do another trip with this company.

I had the best time ever during my two week stay in yanacocha animal sanctuary in Ecuador. The oyster world team were also very accommodating to me, as I was planning on changing my trip due to currents news of Ecuador and they helped me every step of the way, i eventually went with my original dates and am very glad that I did. The experience itself is one I will never forget and I did not expect to be able to work in such close proximity to the animals without feeling micromanaged, and I felt I was doing meaningful work. I had no previous experience with animals but this was not an issue as everything was explained very well. It was one of the highlights of my life. The kit list on the oyster world website was not 100pc accurate as a lot of things, like rain boots, were provided or, like gloves, were not needed. I also felt that accommodation and transport to the airport after the two weeks should have been included seeing as the experience was very expensive comparing to the people who booked directly through the sanctuary, so that is my only complaint. The experience overall was a 10/10, it was very tough work especially as we had less volunteers than usual, but it is a time I will never stop talking about.

Oyster was very helpful and super responsive. I was paired with a really cool program in Thailand and I’m so happy I decided to do it! Highly recommend.

oh where to begin: Oyster Worldwide were brilliant in organising the trip to the Bear Project in Romania and there was great support from both the UK and Romania. I went for 2 weeks. I was given a really useful orientation in Brasov and the Bear Sanctuary prior to helping out there. The flat is situated in the old Town. The flat is fully equipped for cooking and cleaning and really modern and comfortable. It's easy to find your way around the Old Town and there are many many fantastic restaurants providing both European and local dishes. I thought the prices were very reasonable too. You must try the ice cream (and cakes and stews, pasta dishes and chocolates). I did revisit a couple of restaurants where the food was excellent.
Volunteering at the Bear Sanctuary is an absolute joy, there are SO many bears to enjoy. The work involved painting fences, the weather was hot and dry, so ideal for that. I also made Bear ice cream and sorted out the different types of food for the bears. Take old clothes and gloves as you can get a bit messy, part of the fun. The staff at the sanctuary were all very friendly and helpful. Brasov is wonderful, so many beautiful buildings and the Countryside is great. So many trees and open spaces. Bliss. The local people were very friendly and I got to try out my very limited Romanian. It was definitely one of the best things I've ever done. I can whole heartedly recommend it.

This was an amazing and very memorable trip. Getting involved with actual conservation work (night patrols, hatchery work, hatchling releases etc.) was a great learning experience and so much fun. San Miguel beach was absolutely stunning. So tranquil and we definitely enjoyed the simple life of doing long walks by the beach every day and every night haha. Pura vida!! The moonlight and the stars were so beautiful. The local food was so delicious and nutritious. Loved every aspect of this trip. It really is a trip of a lifetime.