The Wildside Safari Club & Collection

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Club Benefits

* Up to 30% off certain lodges

* Special offers and Talks

* A chance to win regular prizes/trips

* Tailored and scheduled safaris

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Welcome to The Wildside Club and Collection

To all Wildside Club Members, Viewers of our Ikhona Africa TV Series, Tour Operators and Agents, or travellers to Africa - Welcome to the Wildside Club - the ideal way to plan your trip to Eastern and Southern Africa, and access to some of Africa's "best kept secrets".

The Wildside Club represents some of the most unique and interesting ways of experiencing Africa, and has been specially compiled to make the planning of your journey simple and specific to your needs.

Teamwork & Events

Teamwork and Events

Wildside has 15 years of experience in the Teambuilding and Corporate Events industry, with an array of references from Blue chip companies such as SAP, Old Mutual, SA Breweries, Standard Bank, Dell Computers, SAS, Engen and Standard Bank to mention a few.

Our philosophy is based on delivering a genuine teamwork product and value for money events around nature based experiences. Over the years, Ian Thompson has drawn on his corporate and strategic knowledge from time spent in the Advertising Industry and as Special projects director at M-Net Television...

Travel Incentives and Talks

Based on experiences during filming the Wildsides Adventures in Africa TV series from 1996 to 1998, Ian Thompson has extended his knowledge of travel in Africa to offer the Corporate market a choice of other products including a few "Once in a lifetime Trips" into Africa which are Ideal Incentive Rewards/Prizes, such as a guided 5 day trip to The Masai Mara in Kenya to view the Wildebeest Crossing, an Amazing Race around Zanzibar, A 7 day trip to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to experience the birth of over 400 000 calves in 2 weeks, fly in for 2 nights on the Makgadigadi Pans during Full Moon, and other "Wow" experiences.

Wildside Marketing

Wildside Marketing/Collection

To capitalize on Wildsides Television and Promotional campaigns, various lodges and operators have been invited to participate as part of a Collection to benefit from the exposure, and to share costs in producing the TV series and Promotional Campaigns.

Participating lodges or operators are hand picked primarily because they are privately owned and are complimentary to each other, and offer a 3 to 4 star affordable value for money service.

Other Products & Services

Other Products and Services

Over the years, Wildside has developed a number of other products and services as follows:

The Wildside Gap Year Program - this program targets clients of any age over 21 years wishing to work with wildlife whilst taking a gap year out from normal day to day living to re-evaluate their life. Clients are scheduled to assist in the working environment of various lodges or operators for a 3 week to 3 month period at a time, to allow exposure to a cross section of experiences/work options.

Our Next Wildside Club Draw

Win a 2 night for 2 stay at one of “Robin Pope Safaris Lodges” in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, with all meals and game drives included ( ex Mfuwe Airport ). Join the Wildside Club before the 31st March 2012, to be included in our next quarterly draw for this amazing prize. .

If you are registered with us as a Wildside Club Member, you will benefit from our regular special rates, and other preferential offers, as well as being included in our quarterly draw to win stays at some of the lodges listed on www.wildsideclub.co.za such as winning this 2 night stay for 2 at one of “Robin Pope Safaris Lodges” for our next draw at the end of March 2012.

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Introduce a friend - and win a "Once in a lifetime trip"

Just by introducing a friend or two to the Wildside Club, you could win a trip on one of our "Once in a lifetime" Safaris - such as a chance to experience the Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara, a trip to Vic Falls on Rovos Rail, a River Safari on the Chobe River in luxury houseboats or a 5 night Zanzibar stay. For every friend that you introduce who confirms their membership you will receive one entry in the next draw for these fantastic prizes which are drawn randomly every 6 months (subject to our competition terms and conditions).

All you need to do is register as a Wildside club member. Once you have completed the quick registration process you can login and refer your friends.

Special offers

Take advantage of our latest special offers from a few of our Collection Members which are only available to Wildside Safari Club Members for the specified periods or until the 31st march 2012
	Wildebeest Calving in the Serengeti Reserve Now is the time to plan to join us for the "Calving" on the Serengeti Plains in Late Feb/March next year, for a 8 night / 9 day fly-in safari to experience the birth of over 400 000 calves in 2 weeks, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara from only $ 3400 per person sharing - based on 6 pax per vehicle including 4 star accommodation all meals, local flights, park fees and transfers but excluding international flights.
	Vic Falls, Chobe & Hwange Easter 2012 Ask us about our Easter fly-in trip to Hwange, Chobe and Vic Falls (6th to the 9th April). Subject to availability.
	White Elephant Safari Lodge (KZN) Set above the mirrored surface of Lake Jozini at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains, this 5 star graded safari lodge is offering a dinner, bed and breakfast special at R 1,155.00 per person sharing per night. Valid until the 31st October 2012.
	Hwange & Garonga Safari Camp Situated in the greater Makalali Conservancy, west of the Kruger National Park is offering a fully inclusive special at R 2400.00 per person sharing per night. Rate includes accommodation, all meals, activities and drinks (with exception of premium brands) and park fees. Subject to a minimum of a 4-night stay for 2 adults. Valid until 29th February 2012.
	Isandlwana Lodge (KZN) Take time to relax at this luxurious lodge and re-live the history of both the Anglo Zulu and Anglo Boer Wars, as well as enjoying the vibrant culture of the modern Zulu people, or visit one of the nearby Zululand Game Reserves --- at only R 1200.00 per person sharing per night with all meals.
	8 day / 9 nights Selous Wilderness Camp and Zanzibar Take advantage of this special package with 4 nights at Selous Wilderness Camp, 2 nights Swahili House and a choice of 3 nights at Fumba Beach Lodge or Unguja lodge. Rates from US$ 2,280.00 per person sharing for the whole trip on a half board basis. Rate includes accommodation, all transfers, flights from Dar to Selous / Selous to Zanzibar and back to Dar. Valid until 19th December 2012.
	The Outpost (Kruger National Park) Take advantage of a "Group Celebration" at this luxurious lodge in the Pafuri area of the Kruger National Park at R 1,800.00 per person sharing per night with all meals and 2 game drive per day. Subject to a minimum of 12 people staying for 2 nights.
	A 3 nights / 4-day Gorilla trekking trip to Rwanda With Kigali Serena Hotel (on a bed and breakfast basis) and Mountain Gorillas View Lodge (on a full board basis). Rates from $ 2250.00 per person sharing for the whole trip, excluding international flights and drinks. The above rates include Gorilla trekking permit, guides, transfers between Kigali airport and the hotels.
	SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary in Gravelotte / Limpopo Get close to wildlife in this genuine Wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary with a choice of 4 Star fully inclusive lodging at Savana Camp from R 850.00 per person sharing, or at their luxury self-catering tent camp from R 3,600.00 for the 10 sleeper camp per night.
	Mozambique Beach Holiday Tailored or scheduled 5 to 8 day or longer trips to luxury self-catering Resorts on the Barra Peninsula near Inhambane from only *R 400.00/ person sharing/night in casitas overlooking the beach in this idealic Island style setting, or choose from a selection of lodges in the area.
	A 3 Night Bush Break In the Tuli Block, Timbavati, Klasserie or in the Waterberg. Rates from R500.00 per person sharing per night in self-catering lodges. Subject to a minimum of 8 people per night - depending on the lodge.
	Tshwene and Ekuthuleni Lodges In Welgevonden Big 5 Reserve are offering a group celebration special at R 1,560.00 per person sharing per night with all meals and 2 game drives per day. Subject to a minimum of 8 people staying for 2 nights.