The bird shots with identifications in these vlogs is really special. I'm from the USA ,2X visitor to Kruger, and was just overcome by the very diverse bird life there. First time visitors come for the Big Five, but come back for the birds.
I couldn't agree with you more - birding adds a completely new element to your trip and the fun of trying to identify birds is worth a mention too :) Interestingly enough, this Pafuri region is the most diverse (bird-wise) in the park, as it is a culmination of birds from Zimbabwe being on their Southern-most limit, birds from South Africa being on their Northern-most limit, birds from tropical Mozambique being on their western-most limit and birds from the arid West being on their Eastern-most limit. Really really fascinating & creates such diversity!
Great video guys, miss Africa in some aspects, and great to see Southern Africa get some descent rainfall, and the great value it will bring to Kruger to support the under growth of plants and trees and food for animals. hey is the the boy originally from Zim
Some of the content coming out of South Africa is nothing short of excellent. The videography is great, well edited and quirky pop-ups on the screen are really without equal.
Kruger is my most favourite park in the world. I have loved doing our own game drives and exploring the sand roads. I love the African bush and miss listening to the cape dove.
Thanks Deb :) I think Kruger is my favourite too! And I agree...for me its the call of the emerald spotted wood dove during the heat of the day that makes me think of Kruger!
Love Mopani. Got a long sought bird there at Shipandani. Waited 3 hours till 10 minutes to gate closing when a White-backed Night Heron came out of the foliage on the wall across the stream. Made it back into the gate with 2 minutes to spare.
Oh wow, and then you could only enjoy seeing it for a couple of minutes before you had to rush back but the challenge is always worth it :) I must say, everyone overlooks Mopani Camp but after visiting it again - I really really enjoyed it!
Nicole, what a treat. You certainly brightened my morning. I loved each minute. I was really sorry to see this come to an end. I had such a laugh at the ellie family and it was wonderful to see so many familiar places and much-loved routes. I am now going to treat myself to the rest of your vlog. You are very talented, beautiful photography, excellent editing. Can't wait for more.
Loved this, your natural style, bird info and lush Kruger, was as if, I was travelling with you both. Thank you, awesome experience from a very cold, grey day in Scotland xx
How lovely to see you with your parents on this vlog. The awsome bird life and their sounds through my earphones was phenomenal. Some great pics all-round. That river really did fill up fast since last year sep. Look forward to vlog num 4. Take care xxx
Thanks for this. My hubby and I were in the Kruger( my first ever trip) in February. We were roof tenting, and thought the whole trail out and tent would blow over. I have just enjoyed my holiday again with you😉
Amazing, and what did you think of it? Sho, February seemed to bring some wild weather with it but I'm glad that you managed to get there & experience the Kruger :)
Very beautiful captured 🦓🐘 I have been following you for so long (since day one with the vlogs). You two seem like such a good couple 😊, I like him very much. Appreciate all the bird names you put in 🦉 Thx🥰
Brilliant Kruger is great have not been for many years as I live in the UK now was in the Klaserie fortunately 18 months ago would love to spend some time there again
I'm so far away in the North of Sweden now, but I spent a holiday every year in the Kruger Park, driving top to bottom. Made me feel so peaceful and a good deal homesick to see some of my favourite spots. God's own country after some rainfall. Lush and stunning. It's really worth going so far north even though the accommodation is really 'old school'.
Far North is the way to go in the Kruger, few people, incredible birds and beautiful landscapes :) Hopefully you'll be able to come back and visit the Kruger soon but glad that I could have provided some sort of virtual retreat, haha. Take care Lorna :)
Oh yes, my parents stayed there and loved it but without aircon in mid-summer might be a bit of a challenge (for me anyway). They look lovely though :)
Oh no, hopefully you'll be able to get back up there soon but enjoy your last couple of days before heading back to school & good luck for the year ahead :)
Pafuri is a very charming part of the park. I remember staying at Return Africa just after they had lost a luxury tent to the river after major flooding.
If you walk into the camping area at punda maria there is a lookout point built where you can sit directly next to a watering hole. Don’t know if you knew. But its amazing we sat there for 30minutes and the elephants came to drink.
I LOVE ALL OF YOUR VLOGS, BUT I ESPECIALLY LOVE YOUR KRUGER VLOGS!! I'VE GROWN SUCH A LOVE FOR ELEPHANTS, SO I REALLY ENJOY SEEING THEM!! AWESOME VIDEO AS USUAL THANK YOU FOR SHARING NICOLE 😍 EDIT: THE BABIES WERE SO PRECIOUS
Thank you so much, what a lovely comment!! I'm so glad that everyone is enjoying the Kruger vlogs as I wasn't too sure that people were a fan of safari-style videos before this, makes me happy to hear that it's not the case :)
Oh wow, but Canada has it's jaw-dropping scenery too, one of my favourite countries hands down! Not quite the same as the bush, so I'm glad that I could have given you a little sliver of home for a few minutes :)
An incredible moment on the road from Crook's Corner back to Pafuri: A huge bull Eley had apparently tore open a bee's nest. I had encountered this rather testy beast on the way east from Pafuri earlier. As I was driving back to Pafuri I heard an incredible buzzing droning sound punctuated with constant sqeaking of Bee-eater's. I stopped and there was an open area to the river side. There was a constant cyclone of bees in a huge swarm. I closed the windows :) . There were Bee-eaters, Rollers, a few Starlings and Woodland Kingfishers all hawking the bees within a wild swarm of bees and birds . Incredible sighting.
These three vlogs are so amazing to watch. I am planning to go to Kruger later this year (October probably) as last year due to all this covid and stuff my plans for Kruger got cancelled. I miss this place. It is so peaceful and just has such a great energy. More blogs like that please ❤️ Can I ask what are your favourite camps in and around Kruger? Two years ago we stayed just outside at Sabie River Camp whicj was really nice with a view over the whole Sabie River ☺️
Hey Eva :) Thank you so much & you must be SO excited to visit the Kruger in October, that's a good time of year too. My favourite camps in Kruger are Shingwedzi, Olifants (have a look at Baluli as well) & Mopani. We don't stay out of the park too often except in Hoedspruit with Blair's family, and have stayed at Marloth Park a couple of times but it wasn't my favourite, so typically opt to stay in the park whenever possible or with family.
Love the vlog!! Would you mind sharing the details of the coffee maker that you use. The one that can been seen in the early morning Punda Maria clip 😀 Thanks in advance 😀
I love your videos...I wish I could have gone to Kruger this year but it was cancelled because of the level four lockdown afew weeks ago. I'm going to book right now 😂😂
Oh no! I'm guessing that you were based in Gauteng? The park was actually quite busy (we've just got back from a quick trip there), but everyone was locals. Which camps are you staying at?
@@NicoleEddy1 yep the lock down wasn't too great 😂 We usually camp at Satara or Letaba. But I'm keen to go try the northern camps. I like the idea of it being less commercialised.
It's an old version of the park map from the Park book (that you can buy from any of the park's shops), and Blair's day just cut out the map pages & laminated them. Best idea ever!
Haha, I used to be petrified but Blair taught me a thing or two about how to gauge elephant behaviour and whether they mean business. Rule 1 is to park far enough away so they can see you from a long way off & not feel threatened that you're in their space and honestly more often than not they're more bark than bite :)
Jus a question...do u know what all these birds are or do u research afterwards while editing ur videos coz i would be amazed if u knew their names or species by just looking at them😮😮
Blair & I are pretty into our birding (and it's safe to say that Blair knows almost every bird in this region), so I've had a great teacher :) Most of them I know by just looking at them or hearing their call - but definitely still have a lot to learn!
I can relate This being an Indian We r the same way Blessed with i credible wildlife than anywhere. Elephants , Lions Tiger We both country share the same story. Great SA. Apart from ABD 😅 This is one amazing thing about Sa
Luckily the speed limit in the park is only 40km/hr and we're usually well below that when we're driving around. It's also no mandatory to wear it in the park :)
I explained this in the first video. The speed limit is 40/hr in the park & we’re usually always below this as we’re constantly stop starting & I’m constantly moving from the back to the front to film and it’s not mandatory to wear belts in the park :)
I grew up with asiatic elephants. But the African elephants are a class of their own. Marvellous. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful!!! The elephants in the middle of the road was incredible!! Life is so precious!!! 🌍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It really is, and such a special sighting and moment to just sit and watch,
Absolutely superb photography and vlog...just amazing. 💕
Thanks Stuart, really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏼
Another georgeous video; thank you!
Thanks for watching 😊
The bird shots with identifications in these vlogs is really special. I'm from the USA ,2X visitor to Kruger, and was just overcome by the very diverse bird life there. First time visitors come for the Big Five, but come back for the birds.
What are the Big Five?
@@hamsterneckliving The large Mammals: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo.
I couldn't agree with you more - birding adds a completely new element to your trip and the fun of trying to identify birds is worth a mention too :)
Interestingly enough, this Pafuri region is the most diverse (bird-wise) in the park, as it is a culmination of birds from Zimbabwe being on their Southern-most limit, birds from South Africa being on their Northern-most limit, birds from tropical Mozambique being on their western-most limit and birds from the arid West being on their Eastern-most limit. Really really fascinating & creates such diversity!
The Kruger never disappoints. Always such incredible sightings there 👌🏼
I love your Kruger vlogs because it’s hard to find South Africans doing them
Thank you :)
Great video guys, miss Africa in some aspects, and great to see Southern Africa get some descent rainfall, and the great value it will bring to Kruger to support the under growth of plants and trees and food for animals.
hey is the the boy originally from Zim
Some of the content coming out of South Africa is nothing short of excellent.
The videography is great, well edited and quirky pop-ups on the screen are really without equal.
Such a great compliment - thank you very much :)
That elephant sighting in the road would go viral on it's own!
That ellie sightings was amazing!
Wow!!!! The big elephant seemed angry!!! Beautiful sights. It all looks so wonderful.......can't wait to go now!!
Nothin better than a Nic Geo episode. Best 19 minutes of my day.
Haha, so glad :) Unfortunately there's only 1 more Nic Geo episode left from the Kruger, but Cape Town content will follow thereafter.
Absolutely beautiful. Definitely a bucket list item!
So glad to hear you say that :) South Africa's natural beauty is certianly incredible!
@13:18 I thought a growling animal was about to snatch Nicole up!! 😅
So much beauty out there. Thanks so much for sharing!
Beautiful video as always Nicole, one of my favourites so far!! The bush content is the best content :))
Wow, thank you!
Kruger is my most favourite park in the world. I have loved doing our own game drives and exploring the sand roads. I love the African bush and miss listening to the cape dove.
Thanks Deb :) I think Kruger is my favourite too! And I agree...for me its the call of the emerald spotted wood dove during the heat of the day that makes me think of Kruger!
Watching now Nicole. Been a huge fan of yours for a while now.
Thank you 😊 Hope that you enjoy!
@@NicoleEddy1 most definitely 😁
My gosh! This adventure, despite the storm of course, is just giving and giving!
Enjoyed that snacking on the hood - waving to those passing by bit!
Haha, we had to avoid the 'Hangry' stage, so it seemed like as good a snack spot as any :)
Love Mopani. Got a long sought bird there at Shipandani. Waited 3 hours till 10 minutes to gate closing when a White-backed Night Heron came out of the foliage on the wall across the stream. Made it back into the gate with 2 minutes to spare.
Oh wow, and then you could only enjoy seeing it for a couple of minutes before you had to rush back but the challenge is always worth it :) I must say, everyone overlooks Mopani Camp but after visiting it again - I really really enjoyed it!
Nicole, what a treat. You certainly brightened my morning. I loved each minute. I was really sorry to see this come to an end. I had such a laugh at the ellie family and it was wonderful to see so many familiar places and much-loved routes. I am now going to treat myself to the rest of your vlog. You are very talented, beautiful photography, excellent editing. Can't wait for more.
What a lovely comment to read :) Thank you very much! I appreciate the great feedback & look forward to putting out the final Kruger vlog soon!
Loved this, your natural style, bird info and lush Kruger, was as if, I was travelling with you both. Thank you, awesome experience from a very cold, grey day in Scotland xx
I'm so glad & thanks for this feedback :) Sending you some virtual sunshine from Cape Town to Scotland.
How lovely to see you with your parents on this vlog. The awsome bird life and their sounds through my earphones was phenomenal. Some great pics all-round. That river really did fill up fast since last year sep. Look forward to vlog num 4. Take care xxx
I'm so glad, earphones make a big difference when watching :) Thanks Mary!
I can’t believe all the various wildlife in one day. And those baby elephants just slayed me. So cute.
Those little elephants were too cute :) We were certainly spoilt with our wildlife viewing!
Thanks for this. My hubby and I were in the Kruger( my first ever trip) in February. We were roof tenting, and thought the whole trail out and tent would blow over. I have just enjoyed my holiday again with you😉
Amazing, and what did you think of it? Sho, February seemed to bring some wild weather with it but I'm glad that you managed to get there & experience the Kruger :)
@@NicoleEddy1 it was everything I was hoping it would be.
Thanks for sharing South Africa with the world.
I'm happy to do so & so glad that everyone is enjoying the videos :)
Very beautiful captured 🦓🐘 I have been following you for so long (since day one with the vlogs). You two seem like such a good couple 😊, I like him very much.
Appreciate all the bird names you put in 🦉
Thx🥰
Thanks so much & thanks for your continued support - it's really awesome to receive comments like this! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video :)
This was wonderful ! Nice to see your parents ! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love Punda Maria. It is my favorite camp in the park. It is the camp we always went to when I was a kid, and when I get the chance I go there.
My parents also love it & I can definitely see why :) I think Shingwedzi might be my favourite, but I just wish it were closer to Pafuri area.
Brilliant Kruger is great have not been for many years as I live in the UK now was in the Klaserie fortunately 18 months ago would love to spend some time there again
Hopefully you'll be able to return to this special place sometime soon :)
You never cease to amaze me. Beautiful video!
Wow, thank you!
Every time i see your vlog i think wow thats the best one so far! Then you go and surpass yourself on the next one! Amazing guys, keep it up ❤️
Sho, thanks a ton :)
I'm so far away in the North of Sweden now, but I spent a holiday every year in the Kruger Park, driving top to bottom.
Made me feel so peaceful and a good deal homesick to see some of my favourite spots.
God's own country after some rainfall. Lush and stunning.
It's really worth going so far north even though the accommodation is really 'old school'.
Far North is the way to go in the Kruger, few people, incredible birds and beautiful landscapes :) Hopefully you'll be able to come back and visit the Kruger soon but glad that I could have provided some sort of virtual retreat, haha. Take care Lorna :)
So good to see you continuing great SA traditions. The guys birdwatching in the car is classic
Thanks for watching :)
Absolutely loved it, thank you Nicole!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The last time I stayed at Punda I rented one of the tent cabins. Terrific and great birding from your deck.
Oh yes, my parents stayed there and loved it but without aircon in mid-summer might be a bit of a challenge (for me anyway). They look lovely though :)
Sooooo much fun, I’m envious and sadly leaving Phalaborwa in a couple of days back to Vaal for school 😪, you guys are adorable!!
Oh no, hopefully you'll be able to get back up there soon but enjoy your last couple of days before heading back to school & good luck for the year ahead :)
Pafuri is a very charming part of the park. I remember staying at Return Africa just after they had lost a luxury tent to the river after major flooding.
Oh yes, such a special part of the park (and quiet).
Another excellent, enjoyable, brilliant video👍❣️🙏🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks again two both off you for eye catching bird sighting just loved elephants in middle road just beautifully nicole 💕💕
They were such a highlight - baby elephants are always up to something, but this was just too cute!
Amazing video nicole :) thanks for the name tags for the birds.
No problem, it's always nice to know what you're looking at!
Hello Mr & Mrs Eddy! Thank you for your Blessings! (Especially Nicole!)
Thanks for watching :)
@@NicoleEddy1 Thanks for Sharing your life with us :--)
Always enjoy your vlogs. You and Blair are an awesome couple.
Ah, thanks so much Bernadine :)
Nice video, love your birdsightings
Thank you very much!
If you walk into the camping area at punda maria there is a lookout point built where you can sit directly next to a watering hole. Don’t know if you knew. But its amazing we sat there for 30minutes and the elephants came to drink.
Yes, we actually went there on our last day - unfortunately all we saw was a Marabou Stork but beautiful spot nonetheless :)
COOL , Thank you both, you videos keep me going, darren from Northampton England
Thanks Darren :)
We also just did 8 days in the rain and made a video, although yours is much more relaxing lol. Really beautiful footage, and great story telling
Simply wonderful. They just get better and better.
Thank you :) Such a great comment to read this morning!
I LOVE ALL OF YOUR VLOGS, BUT I ESPECIALLY LOVE YOUR KRUGER VLOGS!! I'VE GROWN SUCH A LOVE FOR ELEPHANTS, SO I REALLY ENJOY SEEING THEM!! AWESOME VIDEO AS USUAL THANK YOU FOR SHARING NICOLE 😍 EDIT: THE BABIES WERE SO PRECIOUS
Thank you so much, what a lovely comment!! I'm so glad that everyone is enjoying the Kruger vlogs as I wasn't too sure that people were a fan of safari-style videos before this, makes me happy to hear that it's not the case :)
I have learnt that Stanley flask lesson myself!! haha very relatable. Great video :)
Hahaha, I thought that Blair would have learnt by now 🙈Thanks so much!
Awesome video thanks for sharing, you’ve downright made us homesick now😂😂. Ex Zimbo in Canada 🇨🇦!!
Oh wow, but Canada has it's jaw-dropping scenery too, one of my favourite countries hands down! Not quite the same as the bush, so I'm glad that I could have given you a little sliver of home for a few minutes :)
An incredible moment on the road from Crook's Corner back to Pafuri: A huge bull Eley had apparently tore open a bee's nest. I had encountered this rather testy beast on the way east from Pafuri earlier. As I was driving back to Pafuri I heard an incredible buzzing droning sound punctuated with constant sqeaking of Bee-eater's. I stopped and there was an open area to the river side. There was a constant cyclone of bees in a huge swarm. I closed the windows :) . There were Bee-eaters, Rollers, a few Starlings and Woodland Kingfishers all hawking the bees within a wild swarm of bees and birds . Incredible sighting.
Wow! This sounds like a Nat Geo moment...that Crooks Corner road and Fever Tree Forest is incomparable in beauty, there really is nothing like it!
❤️💕 loved this!
Thank you :)
Fantastic sightings thanks for sharing. The far North is not known for cat sightings but a great place to be nonetheless
Thank you :) Definitely not known for the big five, but I think the beauty of the area definitely makes up for that!
These three vlogs are so amazing to watch. I am planning to go to Kruger later this year (October probably) as last year due to all this covid and stuff my plans for Kruger got cancelled. I miss this place. It is so peaceful and just has such a great energy. More blogs like that please ❤️
Can I ask what are your favourite camps in and around Kruger? Two years ago we stayed just outside at Sabie River Camp whicj was really nice with a view over the whole Sabie River ☺️
Hey Eva :) Thank you so much & you must be SO excited to visit the Kruger in October, that's a good time of year too. My favourite camps in Kruger are Shingwedzi, Olifants (have a look at Baluli as well) & Mopani. We don't stay out of the park too often except in Hoedspruit with Blair's family, and have stayed at Marloth Park a couple of times but it wasn't my favourite, so typically opt to stay in the park whenever possible or with family.
Love the vlog!! Would you mind sharing the details of the coffee maker that you use. The one that can been seen in the early morning Punda Maria clip 😀 Thanks in advance 😀
Of course, it's this Stanley French Press that I ordered off of Amazon: kit.co/NicoleEddy/hiking-outdoor-gear
Would highly recommend :)
@@NicoleEddy1 thanks very much for the info. Will definitely be buying one :-)
Haha love those roadblock elephants!
Haha, and not the easiest roadblocks to go navigate either 😂
Makes me wanna go back to KNP! Loving your vlogs!
Thanks Sara :) No place like Kruger!
Wonderful. but 07:30.. funniest scene kkkkkkkk. Please do a review of that Stanley Bottle..kkkkkkkkkkk
I can't back the Stanley products enough - and as Blair has proved - it keeps things very very hot. Highly reccommend!
heading to Kruger tomorrow cant wait
Ahh, have the best time :)
I love you guys!!!
The amount of water everywhere is just crazy!? 😱
It’s crazy right?! Definitely a highlight seeing the park so different to what we’ve seen before!
We eat a lot when we driving - every time lapse is just us chewing 🤣
Haha, snacking & driving...name a better duo!
Loving your kruger vlogs!!!
Yay! Thank you! Hope you're doing well SJ
I love your videos...I wish I could have gone to Kruger this year but it was cancelled because of the level four lockdown afew weeks ago.
I'm going to book right now 😂😂
Oh no! I'm guessing that you were based in Gauteng? The park was actually quite busy (we've just got back from a quick trip there), but everyone was locals. Which camps are you staying at?
@@NicoleEddy1 yep the lock down wasn't too great 😂
We usually camp at Satara or Letaba. But I'm keen to go try the northern camps. I like the idea of it being less commercialised.
@@NicoleEddy1 thank you I'll definitely look at booking there!😊
Looked like a croc 🐊 facing the buffalo 8:48
beautiful video
Thank you
did you print and laminate the map you got yourself or did you buy it, looks pretty decent
It's an old version of the park map from the Park book (that you can buy from any of the park's shops), and Blair's day just cut out the map pages & laminated them. Best idea ever!
Best place in the world by a long way
I second this :)
Which one of you does the videos. They are exceptional, very professional.
I do the editing and Blair helps with a lot of the filming :) It's very much a joint effort!
What an engaging video! How are you not terrified when elephants walk by your vehicle??
Haha, I used to be petrified but Blair taught me a thing or two about how to gauge elephant behaviour and whether they mean business. Rule 1 is to park far enough away so they can see you from a long way off & not feel threatened that you're in their space and honestly more often than not they're more bark than bite :)
So much wildlife :-D
Hi. Can you elaborate on your camera equipment?
Hi Deon, sure thing! All of my current gear is that I used for the Kruger trip is here: kit.co/NicoleEddy/my-vlogging-kit
My favourite place on earth
I'm with you on that one!
Baie nice, welldone
Thanks Juan!
@@NicoleEddy1 need more Kruger NP videos haha
Jus a question...do u know what all these birds are or do u research afterwards while editing ur videos coz i would be amazed if u knew their names or species by just looking at them😮😮
Blair & I are pretty into our birding (and it's safe to say that Blair knows almost every bird in this region), so I've had a great teacher :) Most of them I know by just looking at them or hearing their call - but definitely still have a lot to learn!
You two are good together. I'm happy for you.
Thank you :) Very lucky to have found this human!
I can relate This being an Indian We r the same way Blessed with i credible wildlife than anywhere. Elephants , Lions Tiger We both country share the same story. Great SA. Apart from ABD 😅 This is one amazing thing about Sa
I had an incredible time in India & definitely saw some similarities when we went out of the cities :)
@@NicoleEddy1 Thanks Great Skill
Those little elephants were sooo cute!!
Haha, they were adorable - the little one being a right pest while his mate tried to catch 40 winks on the road 😂
Where are you from
From Cape Town, South Africa :)
Well come to jodhpur rajasthan india
Oh and what do you know about Blaire drinking piping hot coffee 🤣😂
Yeah...not his smartest moment 😂Don't think he'll be doing that again!
👍💖👍
Seatbelts on, folks.
Luckily the speed limit in the park is only 40km/hr and we're usually well below that when we're driving around. It's also no mandatory to wear it in the park :)
Put your seatbelts on !
I explained this in the first video. The speed limit is 40/hr in the park & we’re usually always below this as we’re constantly stop starting & I’m constantly moving from the back to the front to film and it’s not mandatory to wear belts in the park :)
Must wear your seatbelts.
It’s not mandatory to wear them in the park & we average about less than 40km/hr due to stop/starting, filming etc.