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Kostya Nakazny
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 ก.พ. 2009
Nature and travel videos from South Africa, Arizona, Guatemala, Uganda. Rhinos, elephants, lions, cheetahs, crocodiles, ocean, Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, St Lucia. Most of the recent videos are filmed with a smart phone and dji Mini drone.
Scuba Diving Around Honduras Roatan w/GoPro9 4k 60fps, October 2023
In October 2023 we went on our first liveaboard starting in Roatan, Honduras. It was a packed experience of 4 dives a day - 3 during the day and 1 night dive. The everyone on the crew of the Roatan Aggressor were excellent professionals, the food was great (and a lot of it), and we highly recommend them and the boat. The other divers were great too and everyone got along.
Gina got the Iron Diver medal because she did all 25 dives. I did only 16 dives because I got a cold and had to sit out the last two days of diving.
On the dives the highlights were undoubtfully the gray reef sharks and pair of nursery sharks. During the feeding of the gray reef sharks dive I kept wondering what to do if they push the bucket towards us instead of away from us? There were about 20-30 of them. They didn't push it towards us and I was happy about that. :) The nursery sharks were chill and hanged out with all the divers the whole dive - long after the feeding was over.
Overall the reefs looked healthy with very small signs of bleaching. Some sites had more animal activity than others but all sites had a lot of corrals of all kinds.
Gina got the Iron Diver medal because she did all 25 dives. I did only 16 dives because I got a cold and had to sit out the last two days of diving.
On the dives the highlights were undoubtfully the gray reef sharks and pair of nursery sharks. During the feeding of the gray reef sharks dive I kept wondering what to do if they push the bucket towards us instead of away from us? There were about 20-30 of them. They didn't push it towards us and I was happy about that. :) The nursery sharks were chill and hanged out with all the divers the whole dive - long after the feeding was over.
Overall the reefs looked healthy with very small signs of bleaching. Some sites had more animal activity than others but all sites had a lot of corrals of all kinds.
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Icidi, Madona, Fangs, & Manxome Passes, (w/DJI Mini 2), July 2023
มุมมอง 377ปีที่แล้ว
This is my last hike in South Africa before heading back to the States. Bafana, who is a guide you can hire at the Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Center, was my only companion. He is a great guide but if he's not available, I highly recommend hiring one anyway because Mnweni area is the wildest in Central and Northern Drakensberg Mountains. It was the best hike of my life with the Bell Traverse one...
Lion Families, Elephants, Fox, and Hippos in Okawango Delta, Botswana, June 2023
มุมมอง 726ปีที่แล้ว
Lion Families, Elephants, Fox, and Hippos in Okawango Delta, Botswana, June 2023
Helicopter in Cape Town, African Pinguins in Simon's Town, Scuba, & Tsitsikama, South Africa 4K
มุมมอง 93ปีที่แล้ว
Helicopter in Cape Town, African Pinguins in Simon's Town, Scuba, & Tsitsikama, South Africa 4K
Drakensberg Cockade Pass Attempt #2 w/DJI Mini 2 & Pixel 6 Pro, June 2023
มุมมอง 85ปีที่แล้ว
Drakensberg Cockade Pass Attempt #2 w/DJI Mini 2 & Pixel 6 Pro, June 2023
Bell Traverse, Rwanqa & Mbundini Passes, South Africa on DJI Mini 2 - 4K
มุมมอง 125ปีที่แล้ว
0:00 - Bugger's Gully below the Cathedral Peak 0:47 - Bell Traverse from top of Bugger's Gully 1:20 - Bell Cave 1:54 - In the shadow of the Twins on the Bell Traverse 2:20 - Escarpment to Mponjwane Cave and Rwanqa Pass 3:13 - Bottom of Rwanqa and 5 Star Cave 4:00 - Mbundini Pass or The Too Beautiful 6:09 - Mbundini Cave 6:25 - Drakensberg Escarpment to Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Cape Town, Table Mt, Boulders Beach, Simon's Town Pinguins, South Africa
มุมมอง 128ปีที่แล้ว
We stayed in Camps Bay neighborhood of Cape Town in March, 2023. Jeanne went scuba diving in the kelp forest and with the seals. I went hiking above Simon's Town and to the Boulders Beach to hang out with the African Penguins which are also called Cape penguin (Spheniscus demersus). On the last day we hiked up Table Mountain from Camps Bay side and came down the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. ...
Attempt At Xeni And Cockade Passes and Xini Cave
มุมมอง 96ปีที่แล้ว
Attempt At Xeni And Cockade Passes and Xini Cave
Scuba Diving (4k 60fps) at Baa Atoll, Maldives 2022 w/GoPro9
มุมมอง 4K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Scuba Diving (4k 60fps) at Baa Atoll, Maldives 2022 w/GoPro9
Up Ifidi Down Fangs Passes, Mnweni, Drakensberg, November 2022
มุมมอง 4312 ปีที่แล้ว
This is a 4k video that will look great on your large TV at this resolution. At the very beginning of November 2022, we hiked two passes in the Mnweni Area of the Drakensberg Mountains. We went up Iffidi Pass and down Fangs Pass. We slept in the Cycad cave on the first night, then in true Ifidi cave the second night, and in Fangs cave the last night. We hired a guide, Bafana, from the Mnweni Cu...
Beach And Scuba diving @ Vilankulos & Tofo Beach, Mozambique, Spring 2022
มุมมอง 2242 ปีที่แล้ว
0:00 Vilanculos sunrise bird watching 1:15 Walking in the ocean at low tide 2:48 Sunset on a lake 3:02 Giant slug in the rain and high tea 3:25 The road to Tofo with Baobab trees 3:54 Scuba diving at Vilanculos and Tofo In the spring of 2022 Jeanne and went to Vilanculos and Tofo, Mozambique with the goal of getting our advanced PADI Advanced Diver certification and seeing manta rays and whale ...
Up Mnweni, Down Rockeries Passes in Drakensberg on DJI Mini 2/GoPro9, KwaZuluNatal
มุมมอง 1952 ปีที่แล้ว
In May, 2022 We went to the Mnweni area of the Drakensberg mountain range. We took Mnweni Pass up and wend down the Rockeries pass. It is yet again the most beautiful and dramatic area of Drakensberg I've visited. We hired a guide, Bafana, and a porter so it was an easy hike.
Hiking attempt at Ifidi Pass, Mnweni,Drakensberg, South Africa 4K w/GoPro & DJI Mini 2
มุมมอง 5632 ปีที่แล้ว
0:00 Introduction and title 0:10 The Ifidi Pass - Low Approach 0:54 The Cycad Cave 1:41 Ifidi Pass - High Approach - Grass 4:05 Ifidi Pass - High Approach - Boulders & Ifidi River 6:22 Ifidi Pass - The Push 9:45 Defeated - Back to the Cycad Cave At the tail end of 3 weeks of rain, I and my guide Bafana made an attempt at going up Ifidi Pass hoping to get down Icidi Pass in the Mnweni, Drakensbe...
4k iMfolozi Rhinos, Elephants, Trap Door Spider, Giraffes on GoPro 9, 2021
มุมมอง 483 ปีที่แล้ว
4k iMfolozi Rhinos, Elephants, Trap Door Spider, Giraffes on GoPro 9, 2021
4K Lion Pride in the iMfolozi Park - KwaZulu Natal Playing Around
มุมมอง 4283 ปีที่แล้ว
On the way out after our Primitive Trail experience (www.kznwildlife.com/iMfolozi Trails.html) we were driving out and came across this pride of lions hanging around and playing. Even though we were inside the car when one of those lions starts staring I get goosebumps. I highly recommend iMfolozi Park and especially their Wilderness Trails linked above.
4K Champagne Castle in Drakensberg Hike - Ship's Prow to Grays Pass on GoPro9, DJI Mini2
มุมมอง 1.8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
4K Champagne Castle in Drakensberg Hike - Ship's Prow to Grays Pass on GoPro9, DJI Mini2
Sharks, Moray Eels, Eagle Rays at Komandoo Island, Norther Atoll, Maldives
มุมมอง 2983 ปีที่แล้ว
Sharks, Moray Eels, Eagle Rays at Komandoo Island, Norther Atoll, Maldives
Sharks, Morays, Eagle Rays Supercut - Komandoo Island, Maldives
มุมมอง 5053 ปีที่แล้ว
Sharks, Morays, Eagle Rays Supercut - Komandoo Island, Maldives
Otter Trail w/DJI Mini, Garden Route, South Africa, May 2021
มุมมอง 2873 ปีที่แล้ว
Otter Trail w/DJI Mini, Garden Route, South Africa, May 2021
Giants Castle Camp To Bannerman Hut Via Langalibalele with DJI Mini, Drakensberg, South Africa
มุมมอง 9423 ปีที่แล้ว
Giants Castle Camp To Bannerman Hut Via Langalibalele with DJI Mini, Drakensberg, South Africa
Fanie Botha Hiking Trails with DJI Mini in Mpumalanga, South Africa
มุมมอง 5613 ปีที่แล้ว
Fanie Botha Hiking Trails with DJI Mini in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Leatherback turtles & Snorkeling at Sodwana & Kosi Bays with DJI Mini
มุมมอง 1.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Leatherback turtles & Snorkeling at Sodwana & Kosi Bays with DJI Mini
Rhino, Buffalo, Dung Beetle, Crabs, & Crocodile in Zulu Land of iSimangaliso, St Lucia, South Africa
มุมมอง 2124 ปีที่แล้ว
Rhino, Buffalo, Dung Beetle, Crabs, & Crocodile in Zulu Land of iSimangaliso, St Lucia, South Africa
Royal Natal, Garden Route, Addo Elephant Park, Wild Coast Trail, South Africa
มุมมอง 2164 ปีที่แล้ว
Royal Natal, Garden Route, Addo Elephant Park, Wild Coast Trail, South Africa
Hiking the 6 day/100km+ Amatola trail in Eastern Cape, South Africa, 2020
มุมมอง 1.1K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Hiking the 6 day/100km Amatola trail in Eastern Cape, South Africa, 2020
Lions, Elephants, and Cheetahs at Tau Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa - September 2020
มุมมอง 1.6K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Lions, Elephants, and Cheetahs at Tau Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa - September 2020
Snake Killing And Dragging A Big Frog - White Oak Falls, Virginia
มุมมอง 1207 ปีที่แล้ว
Snake Killing And Dragging A Big Frog - White Oak Falls, Virginia
Kampala, Entebbe, Reptile Village, Murchison Falls and Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda, 2016
มุมมอง 48K8 ปีที่แล้ว
Kampala, Entebbe, Reptile Village, Murchison Falls and Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda, 2016
Redwoods And The Big Sur, California, August 2016
มุมมอง 1718 ปีที่แล้ว
Redwoods And The Big Sur, California, August 2016
Cusco (Cuzco), Sacsayhuaman, Puno, Juliaca, Peru - 2016
มุมมอง 6628 ปีที่แล้ว
Cusco (Cuzco), Sacsayhuaman, Puno, Juliaca, Peru - 2016
Ifidi is my favourite of all the passes in the Mweni, but you had to do it in real wet conditions, which looks like quite a journey.
The pass you mistook as Pins the first time, is called Rwanqa pass. It is another of those navigate-your-own-way-up-between-steep-grassy-slopes-and-small-cliffs kind of Drakensberg passes
Touching the corals all the time and even hitting it with a camera! Shame on you!
Woow, which reef house is that one, guys?
Like, how fantastic vlog, ciao-
very awesome
Awesome video!
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Очень красиво!😍
It was awesome hike!! Thanks!
The right decision to go down. In fact the best decision would have been not to go up in the first place in the rain. I went up with RiaanG (of VE) in January 2018 from MCC - no cheating with lifts. It was incredibly hot and we finished at the top in the dark. In fact once there we had to hike north to find water, before going back to Icidi Cave. From where you turned around it gets a lot tougher and there are still three scrambles. Scrambling up small rock faces is not my idea of fun but Riaan and company were not phased. Also, you miss such epic views in the clouds. Great video, thanks for sharing. I really hope you get to do this stunning, but tough pass one day.
Thank you. I came back to do Ifidi (and then Fangs) last November - th-cam.com/video/-7Bb7eufjAQ/w-d-xo.html. Going back for seconds this weekend - down Ifidi up Icidi.
Які краєвиди, супер, дякую...
Привет, братан! Вот это съёмки!!!
Beautiful nature and the waterfalls amazing.
Impressive views and this is real hiking.
Lovely, finally you did it.😁
Very awesome!!!
What app did you show on your phone when looking for the cave?
Awesome! Perfect conditions. Gotta love the rubber boots! Hey, where is the donkey, lol? So wish we could have done this in April.
I know. The whole time on the trail I was wishing we made in there in April.
Very good drone flight shots please add me 👍
Nice video! I have tried Ifidi Pass 3 times and not made it to the top yet 😅 Looks like the weather was quite wet!
Thanks. I heard on VE you were planning another attempt at Ifidi past May or June. Did you do it? I will try again in September or October. You have great videos and write ups.
Wonderful footage! Thank you for the effort you've made to document and share this.
Uganda is a great country. Back in the days when there was war in Poland, Uganda was home to Polish refugees. Next time visit Masindi....
Wow, this place looks amazing!
Do you mind sharing the GPS Map?
here is a direct link to the .gpx file - www.vertical-endeavour.com/downloads/summary/8-drakensberg-passes/169-ship-s-prow-pass-south-fork-gps-data.html - but u need an account at vertical-endeavour.com. u might find the track here too - landlubbers.co.za/.
Get a map and learn to use it and your brain.
wow, 10 years ago. I've never seen this, but I'm in it.
wow, amazing pictures of nature and the turtles trail to water.
This is influencer status videos. 👏
😲😲😲. What a trip! Your footage is amazing!
The drone shots are fantastic. Happy New Year, friends! I’m enjoying your videos. Stay safe.
Interesting I can hear Inca laughing.
I want to go back home😀😀 to my mother land.
Super drone shots! Great views!
Hi
Awesome video, guys!
this is a great description thanks! we start this trial This SUNDAY
GROSS
What's Gross?
I love the Murchison falls
The animals and birds are so peaceful. The plants're very happy
This is so enjoying oh my GOD!
Очень красивая природа! Осьминог - стесняшка 😄
Pretty sweet you guys got to see a lion eating an elephant!
Great to see Iggy!
Watching in 2020 and its bliss to my eyes. Thanks for sharing and very lovely wife. Open to trying different things.
Wtf
That's my pearl,Uganda❤
Much respect to the one who took this video, it’s one of the best I hv watched. Large up on yo self 👏🏿
That was Owino market in Uganda.
Great scenery, but keep in mind that monsoon does not occur in the winter, and is not synonymous with "rain". The monsoon (meaning a shift of wind from the south that creates the dynamics for powerful summer thunderstorms) only occurs in the summer, and our rains (typically in December and March) are just that, winter and springtime rains, and are not related to the monsoon. Historically, summer monsoon thunderstorms have been a lot different from the quiet (no thunder or lightning) light rain that has come in the winter, and the medium level rains (again, no thunder or lightning) that has fallen in March. These rains have had their own sets of seasonal features, and have been very different from the others. Thanks for sharing your lovely photography of our beautiful region.
Nice video