Wildside Magazine - March 2020
Wildside Magazine - March 2020
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In this issue
We’re facing some serious challenges in the tourism industry as we start to really feel the effects Covid-19 is having on the travelling public.
As always Wildside is ready to be the #magazinethattakesyouthere and in the March edition we have some amazing destinations to add to your bucket list for when we finally have COVID-19 under control. Let’s hope it’s soon. In this edition we visit Sunsational Maldives, an oasis on the north coast of South Africa and we give you a practical guide to evaluate captive wildlife attractions.
4 Reasons Experiences Are Worth Investing In
By now, the elation and anticipation of buying the latest Apple product has lost its lustre, and as the bills pile up, buyer’s remorse settles in.
3 mins
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Spectacular coral islands, crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, a stunning array of marine life and a multitude of water sporting activities are what make the Maldives the perfect holiday destination.
2 mins
MEERU ISLAND RESORT AND SPA
PICTURE POSTCARD PERFECT
2 mins
ADAARAN SELECT MEEDHUPPARU
PERFECT ISLAND ESCAPE
2 mins
DE HOOP – NATURE UNCHANGED BY TWO CENTURIES
“Ever wondered what it’s like to kick back in a pristine natural coastal environment so ancient and unchanged that it’s become the benchmark for measuring environmental change in South Africa?”
6 mins
ADAARAN CLUB RANNALHI
PARTY PARADISE
2 mins
A Practical Guide to Evaluating Captive Wildlife Attractions and Activities
Captive wildlife attractions and interactions remain a complex, contentious and emotionally charged issue.
1 min
Valentine's Day ‘Month Of Love' Specials From Around The Country...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner it’s time to check out the fabulous Valentine’s specials* being offered at top South African hotels around the country – and to check in for that extra-special Valentine’s weekend with your extraspecial someone! *valid for the entire month of February
10+ mins
It's A Dogs Life....
''Beverley Country Cottages, in the beautiful, lush green Dargle Valley is one of Milo’s favourite places along with his owners, The O’Mahony’s!
1 min
Why You Need To Plan A Wine Trip To Italy
Italy offers countless options for an unforgettable, luxurious wine holiday
3 mins
SA's 5 Best Romantic Getaways
When it comes to finding that perfect romantic getaway, South Africa has no shortage of fabulous choices to choose from. In this editon we narrow it down to our Top 5 Best Romantic Getaways
3 mins
Has The Great White Shark Really Vanished From Cape Town's Waters?
The squat clump of rock barely qualifies as an island. It is even hard to make it out from the shoreline of Cape Town’s False Bay.
6 mins
7 Things Flight Attendants Look For When You Board A Plane
Long haul flights are inherently high-risk journeys, and not just because you’re travelling in a giant metal flying machine over 30,000 feet in the air.
5 mins
WORLD FIRST AS CHEETAH BROTHERS ARE RELOCATED FROM UK TO SOUTH AFRICA
Ashia and Mount Camdeboo are partners of the ground-breaking project lead by The Aspinall Foundation to rewild two captive bred cheetah
3 mins
UNCOVER PURE AFRICAN WARMTH
The Ghost Mountain Inn offers superior amenities and facilities with 74 comfortable guestrooms, open-plan public dining and lounging areas, pools, gardens and a secluded spa. Offered with the same attentive and personalized Zululand hospitality it has offered since 1962.
1 min
RE-IMAGINED AND REVITALIZED
PROTEA HOTEL BY MARRIOTT KRUGER GATE
3 mins
HIPPOS
The deep stentorian grunting and snorting of hippos as they connect, contest territory or press alarm in the mighty Zambezi River is a characteristic night sound at Chundu Island
2 mins
Gooderson puts some zip into the Natal Spa
Nestled between the Cambrian granite boulders of the Bivane River between Vryheid and Paulpietersburg, the Gooderson Natal Spa is legendary for hours spent relaxing in its healing hot mineral waters, bird watching and even catching up with the interesting history of the area.
4 mins
Zululand Cat Conservation
The Emdoneni Cat Project has operated for almost 25 years, rescuing, rehabilitating, rewilding and releasing wild cats back into nature.
1 min
ZEN GUIDING COURSES AND EXPERIENCES
Reconnect with your ecological self and benefit from nature’s own therapy
3 mins
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
SA’S BEST COUNTRY HIDEAWAYS
8 mins
Conservation Week at Limpopo Field Guiding Academy
Limpopo Field Guiding Academy (LFGA) has long been recognised as a leading training provider for Field Guides in Southern Africa and, indeed, other African regions as well.
3 mins
BRITISH AIRWAYS HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHARITY BORN FREE
British Airways Holidays has officially opened a new rescue enclosure at a big cat sanctuary in South Africa, as part of its joint vision with international animal welfare charity Born Free that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect.
2 mins
uMfolozi Big Five Reserve
A Unique Mantis Wilderness Safari for the Soul
3 mins
Zebra
War and peace, work and play, rain and shine, day and night, the horse has plodded, cantered and galloped its way through most of recorded human history. Until the early part of the 20th century it was present at almost every momentous event that helped shape the world we live in. Bronze statues of noble steeds now stand proudly in public places in most of the world’s major cities, inevitably carrying an important bronze somebody or other on their back.
3 mins
The Ultimate Guide To Nature Training
Nature Guiding is becoming an increasingly popular career choice. With so many nature training companies to choose from, how do you know which one is going to offer you the best training? It’s easy. Always choose a FGASA registered training provider. In this feature three of the countries best training providers give you insight into what courses they offer and what you can expect when studying towards qualifying for a career in nature guiding.
4 mins
Experience Mpumalanga
A Tourists Playground
8 mins
The Influence And Role Of Photography In Wildlife Conservation
Insight provided by Canon Ambassadors, TV presenters and award-winning wildlife photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott
10 mins
Travellers Guide To Namibia
'A celebration of vast dramatic landscapes, visitors cannot fail to be astonished by the Namib Desert' The Oryx, also known as the Gemsbok, occurs in the more arid regions throughout the African continent where it feeds on course grasses and thorny shrubs – often during the morning and late afternoon. The Oryx was chosen as Namibia’s national animal due to its courage, elegance and pride – with the national coat of arms bearing this unmistakable dweller of the desert.
7 mins
The Ultimate Adventure, On South Africa's Network Of Gravel Roads
Within hours of landing at Cape Town International airport, cyclists were astonished when they encountered giraffe, eland and wildebeest while riding their gravel bikes. It was a welcomed sight for the many British, Spanish, Canadian, Italian and Dutch cyclists who were escaping the onslaught of winter in their countries.
2 mins
Wildside Magazine Description:
Publisher: Wildside Magazine
Category: Travel
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Magazine Description
Wildside is for people who love to travel, to escape the city, and are enchanted by the mountains, ocean, animals, wilderness, and even the stars. This hot shot travel mag brings you enthralling stories on travel destinations and adventure in South Africa.
Wildside is for people who love reading about travel even when they are stuck in the city plotting their next escape. It is for people who care about the future of our planet, are anti-poaching, and are conservationists at heart. Top conservation stories appear in every edition. It is for people who know that adventure is within and find a thrill in discovering new places. Wildside is the magazine that takes you there.
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