The Wild is a South African drama with a fierce edge. The series revolves around three families - the Lebones, the Van Reenens and the Tiadis - who, because of past conflicts, struggle to negotiate a cohesive future. The main backdrop to the story is a stretch of land that is home to a five-star game lodge, presenting the opportunity to make the best of the breathtaking beauty of the African wild. It attracts staff and guests who are up to all kinds of tricks and schemes.