"Amazing experience"

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%.

"Very straightforward"

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.

"Fantastic company"

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.

"A great 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…"

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.

"Oysters project in Namibia "

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!!

"Medical Internship "

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…"

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

"Bear heaven"

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

"Amazing and very well organised "

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.