S1 - Ep 429 - Tsendze Rustic Camp!

Our overnight stay at Tsendze Rustic Camp in the Kruger National Park was anticipated with great excitement as we eagerly looked forward to pitching our own tent for the night. However, our enthusiasm took an unexpected turn when we found ourselves setting up the tent amidst a thunderstorm, not exactly what we had envisioned. Despite the challenging weather, the experience turned out to be fantastic, and we had a great time. Our plans for a braai that evening didn't come to fruition either, adding a touch of unpredictability to the adventure. Our drive to Phalaborwa Gate offered stunning scenery and great wildlife sightings. All in all, our stay at the beautiful camp of Tsendze was awesome, filled with unexpected twists that made it a truly memorable experience. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #krugernationalpark #tsendze
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[@charlietreston4035]

Hi guys what a adventure elephant walking near your tent the real deal !!! I must say Sonia was brave hyenas walking about and Curtis you did a great job putting up the tent in that wind enjoying these Kruger videos its like I'm there. Thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one

[@1812nico]

Hi you two! What great trip through warm dry veld, huge rocks and rocky outcrops, to spend a night of rain in a tent! Thank you for taking me along. The wildlife is beautiful, so is the vegetation, despite the scarcity of water. After the summer I hope they will have had some more rain than you had overnight. I don't think there is another place in the world like our Kruger Wildtuin.
Enjoy the days still to come, and keep safe!

[@ronaldabuezubane7397]

Some people say the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania surpasses the Kruger, especially the spectacular migration of animals from Tanzania to Kenya. What are your thoughts on that?

[@1812nico]

@@ronaldabuezubane7397 Serengeti surely has its own unique charm with the spectacular migrations. The Kruger Park's uniqueness in my view lies in the changes one sees in sees in nature, literally mile by mile, in dry and flowing rivers, open veld, rock koppies to mountains etc.
But I do agree that Serengeti is unique.

[@ronaldabuezubane7397]

I agree 100%, though I've only seen Serengeti on the videos. When I saw it I found the migration spectacular, but the landscape boring.

[@frederikbrits9559]

Droog......luckely much rain from the 23th December in my beloved Limpopo

[@susannaemmerich1166]

With all those beans!!! I'm pleased I didnt have to sleep in the tent.🙃👍😂😂😂🙏💓

[@ronnykenny3965]

😂😂😂😂

[@61sunset]

Yes I was thinking I wonder which wind was worse the one outside or inside? 😊

[@flodillon991]

What an experience so lovely and the animals just keep coming. Those giraffe are amazing, so tall last time l saw one was in Namibia. The rain was great at the right time to cool everything down. Just loved it l am a nature person.❤❤❤

[@terrimeyer3815]

Murphy following you around with your one night camping.....and it rains. I don't camp so hat's off to you Sonia for sticking it out in the rain. Loved all the footage and the spooked impala was impressive with their jumping. Can't wait for the next one. I need a KNP visit...it's overdue.
I'll get you at the gate tmw morning guys.....toot toot 🎉😂🎉❤🎉😂❤

[@annawitter5161]

Great! Thank you. Really enjoyed.

[@ronnykenny3965]

Hi Curtis & Sonja, wow what an amazing camp out that was, loved tent camping in my younger days. Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed this one 🚗🚗🥰

[@laliedutoit]

What a lovely experience again. You keep on inspiring. Now I am in a mood for 20 days camping also. And this is in my retirement years. Thanks a Mill. 🙏👍

[@rosemarymoolman6765]

I really loved this episode. Thank you Curtis and Sonia. That poor ellie really looks ill. At least there is some water there. The park has really had a dry season. I hope they get good rains soon.

[@maureenrule8244]

Totally enjoying your Kruger experience.

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

It looked like great fun inside the tent in the rain. Cosy.

[@mariusroos]

Excellent trip and the camp in the rain. Really part of the fun. Footage well done. I enjoyed every second of it. Lets see where you take us next. I am on board for sure

[@frederikbrits9559]

It's a few years now their's construction on the Tzaneen dam to increase the hight, it's the reason for the constant releasing of water in the Letaba river.....love the video Curtis Sonia

[@beryl9538]

Thank you for the lovely footage. The lovely animals and trees and just the outdoors. Be safe out there.❤

[@ajlau8975]

You can pitch me a tent any day, my tjommie...! 😂🎉

[@joh5073]

Thanks sharing your adventures. I have especially enjoyed your journey through the Kruger park, which is my most favorite place on earth. Take care and keep the adventures coming.

[@glen7661]

I'm sure you had your 'lion go away spray" when you were walking around that picnic spot! For a few moments I thought this is where Dustbugs end!

[@deonzar]

A very nice camp that was....pity about the weather but we cannot have it all our way.. 🙂It seems like you picked a nice time to visit the park, you are not overcrowded by lots of other visitors.

[@desreyduplessis6584]

Love your program. I am planning a trip now to kruger after watching your travels.😄

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

Camping would be allright if it is one of those tented camps. Neatly set up for yoy. 😂😂😂😂

[@sharondupreez1975]

❤❤❤ amazing....my dear friend Sonia camping....joh and blow up mattress many many moons ago I slept on a blow up mattress but not got long long...
Phew phew phew...flat as a tyre ended up sleeping in my bantam bakkie😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tonynz9954]

After that feast of baked beans, there was no chance of anything living approaching your tent that night !! Loved the open shower . So nice to see that you guys know how to rough it in a tent if you have to. Does make one appreciate the comfort of a nice rondavel.😄Did you make a hot cup of coffee for breakfast when you were tenting ? DustBugs without a coffee or hot chocolate in the morning does not occur very often 🍵

[@DustBugsTravel]

Milo is our hot beverage of choice whenever we're in the Kruger Park, but that morning I was just focused on breaking up the wet and muddy camp, so the Milo was forgotten. 😁☕

[@ingeborgvanderveer789]

Zo lief, die springende bokkies! Alsof ze wisten dat je ze aan het filmen was voor Dustbugs 😄, hun moment of fame. Heerlijk als het regent op je tent, dat is het perfecte recept voor een goede nachtrust. Die combinatie met een ventilator is wel verrassend, je verwacht dat met de regen ook de temperatuur snel daalt. In Nederland lopen we momenteel bijna onder water 😅, in Deventer kun je niet meer langs de kade lopen. Wat een prachtige opblaas matras, die lijkt wel op pootjes te staan? Hadden jullie die zelf meegenomen of kun je dat lenen in het park? Een mooie en unieke plaats inderdaad om te verblijven ⛺️. Alsof jullie weer even studenten waren, eten uit een blikje witte bonen 😂😂😂. En het ‘praatje maken met de buurman’ hoort er ook altijd bij, leuk. Werkelijk fantastisch dat jullie het park voor jezelf lijken te hebben, zonder andere mensen en heel veel dieren. Het kleinste diertje vond ik dit keer het meest bijzonder; het soort hagedisje wiens kleuren perfect samen vielen met dat van het asfalt!

[@DustBugsTravel]

It was our own inflatable mattress, I don't think they're available to rent at the Park. It doesn't have any legs, it lays flat on the ground and inflates to that height. 😁🛏️

[@carolmccorry3053]

That poor elephant

[@ndivhuwo5685]

That ellie doesn't look well at all😢😢

[@ntombicumalo]

You seem to be having lots of fun and I am loving those spectacular landscapes you are showing us. The draught seems to be putting the animals in danger of extinction. So many rivers are dry. Nevertheless, enjoy yourselves. Thank you 👍