The Wild Wild Web

Written By: Schalk van der Merwe
Head of UX & Design

The Crossroad of the Adventure Industry.

Word-of-mouth is dead. Today's thrill-seekers aren't waiting for referrals – they're hunting online, credit cards in hand.The shift is seismic: adventure tourism has exploded from local whispers to global roars. In this digital gold rush, your website isn't just a brochure – it's your most fearless sales warrior, working 24/7 to convert dreams into bookings.

Creating the right website for the right audience.

Picture this: WildSide Trails, masters of African adventure, nestled deep in South Africa's untamed heart. Their expertise? Unmatched.

Their location? A long way from urban crowds. Their challenge? Bridging the gap between wild spaces and city dreams. They needed more than just a website – they needed a digital basecamp that could reach from Johannesburg's skylines to London's streets.

LAUNCH POINT

When we started out the website was not necessarily the worst thing we've ever seen. However, there was so much untapped potential.

The home page lacked a sense of adventure. Brand assets felt out of place, and rather than acting as a nudge towards conversion - stock standard forms didn't feel like booking an adventure, instead it was closer to filling out tax returns.  

GET YOURSELF LAUNCHED

OUR SOLUTION:

Every step followed our battle-tested process, from initial concept to final launch.

We didn't just build a website – we engineered a digital expedition that guides users from curiosity to checkout.

The result?

A conversion powerhouse that transforms casual browsers into confirmed bookings

STICKING THE LANDING:

Every step followed our battle-tested process, from initial concept to final launch.

We didn't just build a website – we engineered a digital expedition that guides users from curiosity to checkout.

The result?

A conversion powerhouse that transforms casual browsers into confirmed bookings.

393

Peak Weekly Traffic

110+

Average Weekly Engagement

1,430+

Global Adventure Seekers

Here's What We Learned:

The perfect product sometimes just needs to be seen in the right light.

The primary goal was not to create a website strictly optimised for lead farming. Although a well performing, optimised website is a necessity, the aim was to create an experience that only brings you closer to adventure and escape from the hustle and bustle.


Feel free to go check it out yourself: www.wildsidetrails.com