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Ha - thank you Mike. Thanks for watching...

Glad you enjoyed it Joe - and thanks for the comment. Have you been to the Kruger at all?

@@graemecumming Hi Graeme - yes we've been six times since 2013 and usually go for two weeks each and the Kruger always delivers. Our favorite thing to do in the park are the Wilderness Trails.

Hey Graeme - yes, they worked well. They're a tight fit, but a good, affordable, protective solution for the bikes. We'd use them again.

Hey Jeremy - grateful for the comment and the feedback - so rewarding to get these comments. Yes, its a proper race, that's for sure. I thought that a "Riders Perspective" was important for others to see - obviously we all train hard, and we're just as passionate about MTB'ing, but we're not professionals in the true sense of the word - and this little project allowed me to show others what its all about. Hopefully getting them to maybe consider entering too. I won't be riding the Epic this year unfortunately - but I will be down in the Cape around that same week with some fellow MTB'ers doing our own MTB tour - in some of the same locations that the Epic will be visiting this year. May pull out the GoPro and doing a little recording too ;-) Take care...

When we entering Chrome?

Wow - what a story to share - thanks Venice. I’m sure your dad is resting peacefully soaking up the beauty and sounds around that hide on a daily basis. Good luck for your upcoming birthday trip. Let us know how it goes. 👊🏼

Thanks so much for the comment and the kudos - much appreciated 🙏🏼. Glad you enjoyed watching the episode - as much as I enjoyed putting it together. 👊🏼. Keep watching and keep the comments coming.

Indeed - a crazy, testing few days on the bike last year. Thanks for your comment and for watching. Are you getting ready for this year's edition of the Cape Epic?

@@graemecumming Nope we decided to make a real effort and preparation for 2025. Already working on ,2025.

@@ReyciclismoMTB - nice, plenty of time to make it count properly...good luck with the training in that case. Hope to see you there!

Hi Carl - we took a few jerry cans each, but we did in fact stop and refuel between Xakanaxa and Magotho just to be safe. If you're travelling from Xakanaxa to Magotho on the transit road, about three quarters of the way there, after crossing the Khwai river, is a little trading post called Afro Ville (it'll b eon your right hand side). Its essentially a spaza shop with a beautiful bougainvillea surrounded lapa - they will sell you jerry can refills of diesel or petrol. Not always guaranteed - in fact, we placed our order there, went through to Magotho, and then back tracked 2 days later to collect. You pay a slight premium, but definitely worth it for peace of mind.

Hey Lawrie - sorry that you didn't resonate with the music. That's good feedback for me...will give some more thought to music for the next adventures. I guess it will always be subjective though. Anyway, happy to hear that you enjoyed the footage. Hope you've watch the other episodes - we had a really good time in Bots - and part of the reason for putting these video's together (other than memories), is to encourage others to go and explore places like the Okavango. Have you done any overland trips?

@@graemecumming Hello again Graeme I stayed at Chobe lodge some years ago & your video-brought back fond memories including lions feeding & a young elephant playing with his trunk. I used to produce AV shows and would record wild track sound for use in the production Lawrence

Thank you for the kind comment - its great to have viewers in France watching our adventures. And yes, we'll continue to keep posting. Have you been to the Kruger Park yet?

Yes it's been 5 years now, and I hope to be able to come back as soon as possible, I miss the bush so much !

We booked the boat cruise at the Xakanaxa camp - as you drive in, there is a signpost on the right hand side indicating the boat launch area. If you go down to the boats and speak to the guy there, he will be able to advise on times and availability. Try and meet with him on arrival - as you may have to wait until the next morning or evening for availability - but you should easily be able to squeeze the boat trip in if you are staying for a few days at the camp. We initially wanted to do a morning cruise, but when that was fully booked, we opted for the evening cruise. Enjoy.

Thank you Lalie - that's very kind of you. Yes - KNP is a beautiful place - and there's nothing better than a few days in the bush. Glad you enjoyed it.

Glad you enjoyed it Elsa - thanks for the love.

Thanks for the comment @birthdaywishes6647 - much appreciated. Yeah - beautiful, graceful creatures, aren't they...just getting on with their day. Glad you enjoyed.

Thanks Ilan - always good to get your comments - much appreciated. Just spent a few weeks in WA, Aus - there is some amazing adventuring to be done down under mate. But yes, hard to beat our African bush - will do my best to bring you some great adventures in 2024. Take care.

You and me both... There's nothing like it! Those sounds, smells, and sunsets! Greetings from a dull, rainy UK (at least we don't get the load shedding though.... 😅)

Thank you Mary Jane - Happy New Year to you too. Glad you are still enjoying the content as much as we love getting out there and putting it together.

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment Marius - glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏🏼

So good to read this Vish - thanks for the comment. If I can get you onto a bike and exploring new trails, then the effort that went into editing this video was well worth it. Enjoy... ;-)

Yes…but so worth it. 😉

Thanks for the comment William - in terms of your question I hope I’m not misunderstanding - but this was a trip we did to Botswana. This particular video shows the section between Xakanaxa (Moremi game reserve) and Magotho (Khwai game reserve).

St Anton is off the charts beautiful - you will love it. We went in February - as we wrapped up our week, the heavy snow pulled in. March should be perfect.

Always good getting your feedback Werner. Glad you are still enjoying the content. When are you planning your next trip to KNP?

Thank you Fiona - lovely to read comments like this. Appreciate you taking the time to send them. 🙂

Indeed Max. Very special day - so much action before the first stop. Appreciate the comment - thank you. 🙏🏼

Haha. Yes - just sitting there in the middle of the Satara camp. Apparently a regular/resident visitor in and around Satara.

Lake Panic is indeed a favourite hide of mine. Yup - I agree with you on the bush camps - the wilder and more rustic, the better. For a short stay in KNP, Skukuza is great - even better if you have kids. Thanks for the comment Damian - glad you enjoyed the episode. 👊

Aah, that’s so exciting Louise. Super jealous - safe travels and let us know how it goes. 👍

Thanks guys - appreciate the comment. Glad you enjoyed. Yes - mid-park Satara is so good isn’t it. Lots of game - not as busy as the South, in terms of volumes of vehicles - good camp setup.

Haha - yeah, such a good morning that. Thanks Larry. 😎

Glad to hear it Mike. Appreciate the comment. 👊

Thanks! Glad you like. ;-)

Pleasure Shaun - glad you enjoyed. Yes - always a treat in the KNP! 👍🙏🏼

It was a special place, I agree Rudi. Did you see the resident camp leopard at all? For me, the close proximity of elephants in the river day and night was so special. Good to know that the river was cross able - we suspected it was but none of us wanted to drown a vehicle. 🤣

Hey Charles - thanks for the comment. I’m so happy that the video has inspired you into an adventure. You will not regret it. With a capable vehicle (4x4) you should not have an issue with trailers at all. September is later in the season than what we experienced - and so the delta would probably have flooded and receded by that time. You may find a little more mud than we did and perhaps less soft sand. That said, if you travel with another vehicle (recommended) you will always have someone to pull you out of trouble if needed. Enjoy your adventure - please drop a comment once you have concluded your trip to let me know how it went. Take care.

Great to hear - super jealous of your upcoming trip. Special place - hope you have a good time. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for your message MaryJane - much appreciated. Wow - it’s a long way to travel from California…but so exciting. Being mid-August, the bush will be dry and so you should see lots around the water holes. All the best for your trip - travel safe, and let us know what you end up seeing. 👍

So happy to read this Tigerziege - thanks for commenting. What kind of research did you do whilst living in KNP?

Excellent - enjoy every minute. 🙌

@@graemecumming 🙌👌

Glad to hear Charl - thanks for the feedback. It is a special place and a true adventure. Where did you stay during your trip?

We came from Linyanti to Xakanaka to Third Bridge out to Central Kalahari for 19 days - exiting at Xade to Ganzi and back to SA via Namibia

@@charlmarais5286 - sounds like an epic adventure. 👍

Thank you guys - always appreciate the feedback and comments. Probably looking at four episodes for this one. Some good sightings coming up… 😉

Thank you Leon. It’s a short trip, but with some quite nice sightings. Keep an eye on the channel in the coming few weeks. 👍

Thanks Nyiko - indeed such a great asset in the KNP. It’s hard to beat. 👊

Thanks Wouter - appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. I actually just had the GoPro in my back pocket of my cycling jersey everyday - and when I felt like I could take a hand off the handlebar, I’d pull it out and hit record. There were some sections where I had to quickly grab the handle bar and cling to the GoPro with my fingers - but most of the time it was pretty manageable and allowed me to show various angles pretty easily. I have used a mount before - but found it very limiting in terms of commentary, other riders, surroundings etc.

Good question Monthusi - to be honest, we'd been driving for a good number of hours and literally just stopped to stretch our legs for a few minutes when that Elephant came past. We have seen many more people getting in and out of cars in BW - getting stuck, checking depth of water crossing etc, and so it appears that the BW parks are less rigid in their enforcement of this rule. Also, the camping in BW is very different to Kruger, in that it is unfenced in most of the places - and so I guess you are naturally having to be more aware in BW because of this. Either way - was great to experience the Elephant in the way that we did. I guess the age old principle of keeping your distance, respecting the animal and being alert was what we tried to follow on this trip.

@@graemecumming well in an emergency (stuck vehicle) or assessing risk (wadding into water to check depth though not advisable) are indeed justified reason enuf to disembark your vehicle but let it be not a common trend least authorities catch wind of this and they start policing you every corner only for you later on report you ate being harassed by dwnp officials...its actually for your safety as well...from your video, every one had their eyes fixated on the elephant....anything could've attacked from your rear...just follow the rules and keep safe....thanks in advance

@@monthusipilane8561 good point - thanks for your concern Monthusi.

Thanks for your comment Ephraim - and happy to hear that you enjoyed the series. You have an amazing country with so much to offer in terms of nature and wildlife.