Mawson Lakes men on eco-mission to Africa

University students from Mawson Lakes, Cameron Bysouth and Kyle Taggert, are heading to South Africa next month for a 2-week eco trip that combines meaningful community-based volunteer work with exciting adventure tourism.

The students are part of Volunteer Eco Students Abroad program aimed at helping the indigenous people of remote villages in South Africa improve their living conditions and the education of their children. As well, they work with national parks authorities and local wildlife refuges on conservation projects.

Cameron and Kyle are expecting to teach English to the children at an orphanage, build sustainable farming units to help local families develop an income, and observe and record wildlife in the local wetlands.

“I’m particularly looking forward to assisting at the crocodile centre with tasks such as cleaning out crocodile pens, moving crocodiles and clearing vegetation,” said Cameron. Kyle is keen on the safari tour, including cycling or walking through a game reserve.

“Along the way we’ll get to visit an African witch doctor and hopefully develop a much better understanding of the local culture,” said Cameron. Ed. Contact Cameron Bysouth on