FEATURES
14 DARGLE VALLEY
Described as irreplaceable, this unique valley's biodiversity may come onto
the international radar with approaches to Ramsar - an international convention protecting wetlands
worldwide. Read this account in Wildside of Dargle Valley to learn about this important region. In
addition to the conservation spread, Wildside visited the valley to bring you information about
three great little places to stay at including a quaint stone cottage or two.
28 INJISUTHI
Wildside has brought you many 'Big Berg' adventures and even some hard core
hiking, but at this time of the year we thought we'd opt for a 'Berg spot that you could• take your
children to and encourage them to experience these magical mountains with you. Easy day wal ks,
affordable accommodation, all without sacrificing the inspiration the magnificent 'Berg mountains
bring. But, always remember to take wate~ a warm top, and good shoes no matter how easy the day
walk.
40 SPA TRENDS
Sparfari is a good combo work to describe many of the new spas on the block
with their positioning in game reserves or just in great big outdoor environments. This large
spread of spa options should surely encourage any stressed out person to consider getting out
there, and there are numerous options to choose from. At most of these spas you can pop in for a
day visit, although we'd always recommend a night or two at least.
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ECOTOURISM, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & CONSERVATION
34 MBOTYI RIVER LODGE
Although we sent Kim Wild off to Mbotyi River Lodge, as always Kim is sure to look-up and find
more than one place to stay so she can extend her traveling time, and we are so glad she did. She
loved Mbotyi and said it was a perfect spot for a December family holiday - but hurry and book as
they are filling up. Kim also discovered Wild Coast Kitchen a delightful must go to place, not to
mention the local outdoor spa.
S3 MALIBA - LESOTHO
Lesotho is a beautiful country with beautiful people. Wildside heads out there as often as
possible, from ski-ing there in winter, to discovering a brand new luxury lodge in the middle of
nowhere, Lesotho always delights and if you are after some solitude in another land, Maliba Lodge
in the Tsehlanyane National Park is a great destination.
60 KINGS COUNTRY
Swaziland, this small strong and interesting country has its own tourism vibe and Debbie Cooper
went there for a weekend to bring you a story and some interesting non-brochure information which
we are sure you will appreciate and no doubt encourage the adventurous to take a drive to Swaziland
and experience something different.
6S CONSERVATION
Wildside is about ecotravel, outdoor adventure and of course conservation because we know our
readers care about the earth. Wildlands Conservation Trust looks at community conservation, Sappi
tells of projects - which include places to stay, while Ezemvelo I |
Wildside is in its third edition on the retail shelves and is
excited to bring readers a new take on ecotravel, conservation and outdoor adventure. Wildside is
about lifestyle, and for thinking readers who not only love to rravel, enjoy adventure and
activity, appreciate that conservation is important.
In this edition there is an exciting line-up of unique places to visit extending out from a
weekend in Swaziland, a trip to find luxury and solitude in Lesotho, and a great spot to chill out
at in the Eastern Cape - Mbotyi. Wildside has also unpacked the Dargle Valley, looking at both
conservation and destinations.
Spafari may soon become popular terminology. The location of spas are fast becoming part of
natural environments, including game reserves as this edition shows. There are great family
holidays such as Midmar and the Drakensberg to be found in rhis edition which we hope inspires you
to travel. Wilds ide, it's for exciting people, and is the magazine that takes you there.
Nkosi sikelela iAfrica
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