How will new security measures at airports affect my travel?
New security measures at airports have been launched for flights leaving and entering the UK. Which flights will be afftected is unknown, so you are advised to leave a good amount of …
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Into the wild with a game ranger course
Fully immerse yourself in the life of a safari on this game ranger course in a private reserve close to Port Elizabeth. Living on a Big 5 game reserve, surrounded by wildlife …
Tracking wild elephants through the Namib Desert
There is something about waking up in the desert after a night of sleeping under the stars that is quite unreal. Seeing the shafts of sunlight breaking on the towering cliff walls …
Construction volunteering and conservation in Namibia
My induction to construction volunteering and the conservation of elephants The plane passed over vast expanses of sand, dunes and nothingness. The last 20 minutes of my flight from Johannesburg to Walvis …
I shared a bathroom with a rhino: Kragga Kamma Game Reserve
 The title of this blog pretty much sums up the amazing experience I had at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve in South Africa, whilst on Oyster’s Sports Coaching programme in Port Elizabeth. …
Prince Harry visits Oyster project in Brazil
It was very heartening to see Prince Harry enjoying some time at the Community Youth Centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil where Oyster has sent volunteers to in Brazil to work with under-privileged …
Max the celebrity bear
We were delighted to hear that Max the bear has been featured in an art exhibition. Oyster has been working with the bear sanctuary in Romania since 2007, sending volunteers to work …
Oyster Reviews: Sports coaching in South Africa
“I really enjoyed the program and I’m so glad that I did it. I met a lot of really nice people and the daily life was really nice. Especially to see how …
A journey where you get a lifetime experience
Hello volunteers and travellers out there! My name is Sophie and I spent 5 weeks in the Big Cat Sanctuary Lionsrock in South Africa. I have a big heart for all animals …
Gap year rugby coaching in South Africa
Rugby fans all over the world recognise the South African rugby team as a force to be reckoned with. The passion for this sport in South Africa is shared across …
