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i-LiveWild.com is based upon my life, my adventures and campfire stories. One Life. Live It. This is me and i-LiveWild!!

The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for Adventure
-Christopher McCandless

It is in these words where i found solitude and it is in these words where i came to the realization of something that i have always had within me. The passion to be free, the freedom to live like there is no tomorrow and to be who you truly are, to take on whatever life throws towards you and to grab the bull by the horns and face the challenge. i-LiveWild.com is based upon my life, my adventures and campfire stories, my happy moments and deep heartfelt stories. It's the essence of being truly free and to inspire others from around the world to join in and have fun with your life, for one should not just exist in this beautiful world of ours. My name is Ivan Sonnekus and i am an avid South-African traveler, explorer, photographer, writer, adventure/adrenaline ju**ie that just lives to be free in this world thats caught up in the consuming web of time and money. One needs to free the mind from everyday normality and start to see the world around for the beauty that it truly is. I urge you to venture down the rabbit hole along with me, to find new places, learn to know new people and cultures from around the world, eat new food, drive wide open roads on your own and find your inner peace along with it all. For then...then you will set yourself free from the bindings of this consumed world.

- ivan

My name is Ivan Sonnekus and i am an avid South-African traveler, explorer, photographer, writer, adventure/adrenaline ju**ie that just lives to be free in this world thats caught up in the consuming web of time and money. For then...then you will set yourself free from the bindings of this consumed world.

- ivan

29/09/2026

Somewhere between the dust, the open road, and the setting sun, life just makes sense.

Built for the long way around, with the Wildog rear bumper quietly earning its place on the journey. Because the best adventures aren't about the destination — they're about everything you discover along the way.

Life’s an Adventure, Don’t miss it!

28/09/2026

The world out there!

Living life one campfire at a time, one piece of the puzzle that builds the staircase to the journey of life to be able to sit quietly one day, staring into the sunset, sipping on a golden single malt and smiling... Knowing life was unfolded and explored to the fullest extent.

Get out there, find your peace and live your life, as one day your story might just change another life out there!

Basecamp on a fly fishing trip that still lives in my dreams every night, the adrenaline of chasing tigers and the freedom of true African wild, this is the kind of stuff books are written about!

Live. Wild.

26/09/2026

There’s a certain freedom in leaving the road behind

Dust on the tyres, the wild ahead, and nowhere else you need to be. The bakkie isn’t just how we get there—it’s part of the story.

Because life’s an adventure.
Don’t miss it.

23/09/2026

Sometimes, adventure is found in the quiet.
A fading sun. Still water. Dust beneath your tyres.

A moment where dreams and reality merge, and you realize that life is happening right here.
Because what is life if we never truly live it?
The world won't wait for the perfect moment. So take the long way home. Follow the dirt road. Chase the horizon. Find the places that remind you why you're alive.

Stop waiting for life to happen.
Get out there. Feel the wind. Chase the wild. Make memories worth carrying.

Life isn't meant to be watched from the sidelines. It's meant to be felt, lived, and experienced.
Life's an Adventure, Don't miss it!

22/09/2026

Getting down and dirty!

The Wildog Accessories steel styling on the front of the kezus! Protection against whatever the trails throw at you no matter how far you are from home, you can go with confidence!

Give them a visit and get your vehicle ready and kitted for the next great adventure that awaits!

Use our code WILDiLW and get the mods rolling!

03/09/2026

The true magic of adventure isn’t just found in the wild waters we fish or the remote landscapes we cross, it’s woven into the souls of the people who call those places home.

Deep in the heart of the Southern African bush, while pushing into raw, untamed waters on fly in pursuit of Tigerfish, I had the absolute honor of meeting a living legend: Mr. Edwin - the African Birdman.

​Out here, the wilderness speaks its own intricate language, and Edwin understands every single word. This man can mimic a staggering array of bird calls with eerie perfection, calling to the canopy as if speaking to old friends.

Standing under the riverine trees, he can identify and name a record number of birds off the top of his head without a moment's hesitation. A true master of his craft, a walking library of ecological wisdom, and a humble guardian of the bush.

​I salute you, Mr. Edwin. Thank you for sharing your gift and reminding us to stop, listen, and truly look at the world around us.

​Until the next time we share the glow of a bush fire and pour a little raaswater under the African stars, my friend. Cheers to the real legends of the wild.

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02/09/2026

Thorns, heat, and heavy wire.

​No polished boats or manicured banks out here—just baked African granite, the thick hum of the Lowveld, and the Groot Letaba cutting through wild Big 5 country.

​When you’re tracking freshwater apex predators with sharp, bone-crushing jaws, you don't bring pretty gear; you bring tools built to take a thrashing. Rigged up with the Reel Fly-Fishing setup and the trusted Ruark lid pulled low against the punishing sun.

Heavy black-and-red streamer tied tight on the Airflo superflo sniper 4 season line — because when a tiger strikes, it’s not a bite. It’s an explosion.

​Out here, every cast carries a price. Watch your back for the thick-skinned locals, strip hard, and hold on tight. This is wild fishing at its peak!!

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31/08/2026

Another sunset out there

The world in all its wander greets yet another day with fire on the horizon and chills in the air the continent stops for a moment and life feels content, the harmony between dust and steel, between light and dark, a fragile balance yet born to be wild. These are the moments that stick around and these are the moments of absolute truth... The world is harsh and Africa even more so, yet to a few out there this is where it's at, this is where life gets meaning and this is where respect is born.

When the dark continent calls.... Will you answer?

The HELLA Antares lights are just absolutely next level on our build, i truly love the look and how well they illuminate the way forward, and they look sick mounted on the Wildog Bumper!! I Cannot get enough of driving at night!

The Isuzu standing proud in yet another sunset and the gear we trust keeps us going out there - if your truck needs a set of spotlights or a new piece of steel or even just a piece of camping kit, pop in at the Wildog Accessories HQ and use our code WILDiLW for your next upgrade and go find the perfect sunset

30/08/2026

Golden hour views out there

Few things in this world beats the quiet moments on a fishing trip somewhere out there — watching the sun drop below the horizon right next to the river is just a magical moment, hearing the hippos grunt and the bush come alive for the night, its a goosebump moment for sure to be present in the calm of Nature

Where did your 4x4 take you this weekend? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Remember to pop in or give the guys a call at Wildog Accessories HQ for your next upgrade - feel free to use our code WILDiLW for some lekker discount and get yourself out there!

30/08/2026

The earth doesn’t soften its edges to make your passage easy.

It lays out jagged stone, deep rutted tracks, and relentless heat to test what you’re made of. But there is silent poetry written in this dust—a reminder that the hardest routes always lead to the most breathtaking horizons.

Out here, gear isn't just equipment; it’s your lifeline when the terrain turns unforgiving. Courage isn't the absence of obstacles; it’s locking the hub, spooling the winch, and pushing forward into the unknown anyway.

When life throws you off the beaten track and the going gets tough, don't look for the easy way out, embrace the grit, and remember: you were built to navigate the wild, not just survive it.

Live boldly. Stay ready. Live Wild.

If you are keen to upgrade your ride, head on over to the Wildog HQ and use our code WILDiLW for your next upgrade, big or small🤙🏼

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