In this issue

In the spring edition of Wildside, we visit the sublime Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in search of an elephant. giraffe and a trapdoor. We also take you on an epic journey to Mount Everest base camp on two wheels and it's also time for our annual field guiding feature where we showcase a number of institutions whose aim is to help you connect with nature on a more intimate level through providing education and hands-on experience

Riebeek Kasteel's Crowning Glories

It’s one of the few South African dorpies where you’ll find a Banting burger, a guest house overflowing with racing cars, a group of award-winning renegade winemakers and an assortment of high-profile artists and veteran media celebrities. 

3 mins

Dune Star Camp A Namib Desert Secret

En route to Sossusvlei, Ron Swilling discovers one of the most spectacular desert landscapes - accentuated at the golden hours of the day - and the perfect place to appreciate it

5 mins

The View From My Bicycle...

In April this year I decided to leave everything behind and start a new adventure. I quit my job, gave away all my things and closed all my accounts. My plan you ask? Well, I intend to cycle around South Africa for two years and write about my adventures and experiences.

3 mins

Base Camp On A Bike

“Did you say a bicycle ride to Everest Base Camp? Isn’t it an 8 day hike up high passes and across rocky terrain?” You would be right to think this is one of the craziest ideas you have ever heard of, but gear up, because it is very much a reality.

4 mins

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Wildside Magazine Description:

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.