Safari Journals: Kruger National Park | Maroela & Satara | Ep. 2
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- In this episode of Safari Journals, Byron spends 6 nights in Central Kruger National Park at Maroela Camp and Satara Rest Camp. A great variety of african wildlife is encountered including the little white lion cub of the Birmingham Pride. What will be remembered most though are the life lessons that this journey brings, which are shared at the end of the video.
I hope you enjoy. Thank you for watching.
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Byron, keep doing what you are doing in Kruger. Your videos are much better than ours over the years 99- 2108. It's my special holiday destination. But at 73 and family medical problems, not to mention financial restrictions, thanks to Covid destroying our retirement investments, I don't see us getting back to that magical place. So keep going there and giving us such pleasure as we watch your video's.
Thanks so much, Neil. Sorry to hear about the situation, but I really hope you get the chance to get back to Kruger sometime.
Thanks again for the kind words and I’m very glad these videos can bring you a little closer to it in some way 🙏🏼
Top comments there,,
Oh my goodness Byron, if you just knew what these videos of Kruger do to me. They actually leave me bawling my eyes out. I have neeeever been so homesick for Kruger in all my life!
I literally 'grew up' in Kruger - there wasn't a year we weren't at least 2 or 3 times there a year. Study and business took me to Europe and I now live in Germany. The sound of hyenas and lions roaring at night still give me thrills and the doves coeing. ❤
Is it still such a safe place?
Thank you Brandon, you are truly blessed to be able to do what you do. And that you do it so beautifully. I love the spiritual aspect you bring to the story as I too feel that whenever I'm in nature and the bush. I'm feeling blessed being able to watch your incredible insights and passion.
Thank you, Michael! I really am blessed to have the chance to do this. Really glad you connect with that aspect of these videos as I sometimes wonder if it’s too much, so thank you.
11:39 "Hurry up" 😄
Spectacular sightings, captured beautifully. Dealing with the internal negativity can be hard, but at least here the results speak for themselves. Thanks for taking us along
Just loved her calling for the little one 😄 that internal negativity is a constant challenge, but these videos force me to face it all head on… thank you very much and thanks for watching!
The white lion cub is spectacular!
So so special! I feel super fortunate to have experienced that
Absolutely incredible. Thanks very much for capturing these moments and sharing with us. Truly talented!
Appreciate it Corrigan, thank you!
Another One Byron, awesome episode💥
Not only in the bush but in life everything happens for a reason and this video really shows that. Like a big puzzle piece that you get to put together everytime you go to the Bush
The way you tell the stories of your wild wild journeys is truely incredible💯
Thanks for sharing and always going the extra mile in the way you do your videos and how deep you go, with the splashes pf comedy, it really is some of the best content going around and helping with the Kruger withdrawls. Luckily the days are quickly ticking down to my next visit. Thanks Byron
Wow, this is amazing, thanks so much Christiaan! 🙏🏼 I sometimes worry that I go a little too deep in these, so it’s great to hear you enjoy it… it’s really unbelievable how things tend to unfold out there.
I’m sure you’re counting down the days 🙌🏼
Amazing brother. Takes me back every time to our guiding days. Just keep doing your thing.
Thanks a ton Baz! Thought a lot about our time there while creating this video - only good memories
Another amazing video with incredible views, sightings and insight. Well done Byron 👌🏼
Thanks Matt, appreciate it mate!
My favourite video yet!! Such beautiful footage, loved the unfoldement of your own journey, and just loved how you manifested those lions! 🦁🤍🙌
Thanks Bianca, appreciate it so much! Couldn’t believe how that lion sighting worked out 😂
I think it was there to disprove that negative self belief you were carrying! You clearly know what you are doing! ✨✨
@@biancaanderson7711 wow, that resonates massively. I think you’re right!
Byron, I met you years ago when I was a guest at Shepherds Tree. Your photography and videos are truly outstanding. For those of us that live a long way away from Africa, it is just brilliant. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching every episode and appreciate how much time and effort you put into each one. Thank you and yes, I believe you manifested those lions!
@@stephanietaylor7532 Hi Stephanie, yes I think I remember you! Thanks so much, I’m so happy to be able to bring a bit of Africa all the way to you… appreciate you being here 🙏🏼
Your videos are a work of art ! The quality, sound, storytelling, the whole production is incredible! 👌🏾
Thank you! That’s an amazing thing to hear 🙏🏼 hope to keep improving!
Stunning video as always, Byron 🙏 Zondi's grandson, Tulani, always walks around and looks who doesn't have a table, and then places that famous Maroela metal frame table at your campsite 😅 It's truly a special camp, and definitely agree on it being the cleanest ablutions. I hope you managed to take a picture of that kudu with the mud on it's horns!
Every time I watch your videos I tell myself that I need to start with editing mine and posting them. Hopefully this time I do it 😊
Thank you! Thanks for the info, it’s the little things like that that made Maroela a special time. To be honest I was missing it when I got to a very busy Satara. I didn’t get a photo of that, I always get too caught up in getting the video that I completely forget to take photos 😆 hope you get started with that, would love to see your journeys as well!
these videos are pure perfection,keep it up we really enjoy these vids
Wow, thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying them
These videos that you make (Safari Journals) are INCREDABLE!!!, and very relatable....Keep Them Coming!!
Thank you so much! So glad you can connect with them. Appreciate you watching!
@@WildWildJourneys we are heading to the kruger for a week in April this year and I'm taking my girlfriend(her first time ever to kruger) so we looking forward to our trip and your videos resonate with me and inspires my girlfriend to see what this place is about.
@@team2plus3-Chad that’s great to hear, where about in Kruger are you going? Awesome times ahead for you and your girlfriend! Very happy these videos add to the excitement of the adventure 🙌🏼
@@WildWildJourneys we are heading to the south park region, crocodile, lower sabie, skukuza, Berg en dal, going for 8 day little adventure.
@@team2plus3-Chad sounds amazing, enjoy it! 🐆
Birmingham pride cubs ❤❤❤❤
S E E K D I S C O M F O R T ! 🙌🏻
Thanks for another epic journey. Mother Nature provides, not only to the animals, but also to those who are kind and respect her… As always, stunningly put together, Byron 😃
Couldn’t have said it better, that’s spot on! Thanks so much Villiers! 🙏🏼👊🏼
What an awesome video! You do wildlife justice in every way. Well done! Pure class in the quality of this video.
Ps also loved the labelling of all those birds and animals I didn’t know 🙌🏻👏🏻
Thanks boet! Eventually found a way to have the labels there without taking away from the video 👌🏼 thanks for the suggestion!
Byron - congratulations, you are gold standard for Kruger (and African safari) videos. Great content and presentation of the Garden of Eden. But we have enjoyed all of your posts. Hopefully you won't follow others into reviewing expensive lodges and advertising products. Keep up the great work!
Wow, thank you so much Christine! That’s an amazing compliment. There may have to be an element of that in the future to be able to keep doing this, but I promise to always stay true my ‘why’ and keep the quality of the content as the first priority 🤝 thanks again!
Byron, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Excellent and creative filming and editing. This is a tough field and your videos improve each time. Squash those doubts, and follow your heart.
Hi Dalene, thank you for the encouragement, it really means a lot. Glad you enjoyed it!
Byron 🤩🤩!
Thanks for another amazing episode. You really capture the feelings of being in Kruger like no other.
Your videos will be my inspiration for upcoming trip, it would be cool if you did a behind the scene video about camera equipment, video settings and editing 😊👍
Thank you for watching and for the very kind words, Patrick! Working on putting together a behind the scenes video really soon 👍🏼
Baie dankie vir jou video's, LOVE DIT!!!! Hou aan met wat jy doen...
Ek het ook ñ diepe verlange om binne kort terug te gaan na die PARADYS!!! Ek verstaan!!!
Thanks Gideon! Really appreciate you watching and I hope you also get to return to paradise very soon!
Hi Byron,
We love your way of capturing what you see and the story you tell. It's exactly right, for us the Bush is also a way to find ourselves. To enjoy all the beautiful moments you see. Yes, people are friendlier in the bush, the hustle and bustle of the city and people have disappeared in the bush. (most of the time)😉We are going to Kruger again soon and are already looking forward to it. But... we will certainly continue to follow you. keep doing what you are doing, you are doing this beautifully.🙏🏻 We are Kruger holics. 😎
I really appreciate the kind words and am so glad you’re enjoying the videos. The bush seems to bring out the best of us! I’m sure you’re counting down the days until your trip.. I already can’t wait to go back.
Thanks again for following along and watching 🙏🏼
Never knew you existed until now. That was spectacular. Thanks. I was in SA back in 1997-98 but never went to Kruger. I'm now subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed it, Helene. Happy to have you here
Another epic journey Bud, every minute and moment you have shared with us all in the heart of the Kruger brings out your true passion for Wildlife
Absolutely insane content once again 💪💪
WildWild journeys is definitely taking you places
Keep up the insane work and dedication
Look forward to the next journey 🦁
Thanks so much for that Cole! Super grateful to be able to do this and share it with the world 🙏🏼
Superb video Byron! Those lion cubs are just adorable and your commentary and editing is just wonderful….great job!
Thank you so much Joe, I really appreciate the feedback! Been so fortunate with lions recently. Hope it continues!
Thank you for sharing this. It was so nice to see all the animals and birds. It is always so nice to go to Kruger as the sole can replenish and rejuvenate.
My Mom and I never thought that we would ever get back to the Kruger until it happened this year. We went in January 2024 and it was so fantastic just to be back there. An American friend was wanting to go and she said that she would take us.
We will be going again this year in November/December with family that is coming from America. So we will have gone twice this year (2024).
The last time we were there was with my Dad in March 2021. It was the last time that my Dad ever went to the Kruger or on any holiday as he passed away in July 2022😥.
The Kruger has brought back special memories for me of my Dad and our family trips that we used to do when we were young.
So thank you for sharing this. I felt like I was right there along with you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇿🇦
Hi Katy, thank you for watching. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Completely agree on Kruger rejuvenating the soul.
Happy to hear you’ve visited recently and you must be really looking forward to November already. I can relate with your Dad passing away, I also wish I got to spend more time with my dad in the bush before he passed away. But I’m sure you’ll cherish those times forever and continue making new great memories with friends and family 🙏🏼
Thank you for your lovely comments and thanks for being here
Thank you for sharing your videos and journey with us. This was very special.
Thanks Nerine, so glad you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful video. I very much enjoyed it. Beautifully filmed and edited.
Thanks Linda, glad you enjoyed it!
We love you, thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you so much. Feeling the love 🙏🏼
Hi there thanks again for the spectacular video awesome bra ....❤it keep them coming we enjoy a lot honestly.
Appreciate it, Frans 🙏🏼 thank you for being here
Absolutely spectacular!
Thanks cuz, appreciate it!
@@WildWildJourneys have you thought of offering a TH-cam channel membership program or using Patreon for those that want to support you more directly? That may help you on your journey. You could do bonus cuts or Q&As for members only. I really hope you can grown this into something massive.
@@RyanCrichton this is exactly what I have in mind and working on soon. Gonna need all the help to keep it going. Thanks for the confirmation!
This is beautiful Byron! Well done
Thank you, Sean!
Hi Byron, greetings from the UK. Loving the videos, been to Shindzela twice, it’s an excellent camp. Looking forward to September when we will have 4 weeks in the Kruger. Mark
Hi Mark, I appreciate that. Thanks for watching. 4 weeks in Kruger sounds amazing. Perfect time of year too. Enjoy it!
Incredible - Just love the footage! Amazing vlog!
Thank you so much Deidre!
Well done Byron, another brilliant episode. Can resonate with a few things you went through there! Loved the lion communication too!
Really appreciate the kind words! Ah, those lions were truly amazing to have like that… thanks again for watching 🙏🏼
Loving your videos ! They are super special and appreciate all the introspection and thought sharing 🎉
I’ve gone on a lot of solo adventures to Kruger and while sometimes it may be a little lonely, there is also something that keeps pulling me back!
Thanks Wesley! Appreciate the confirmation of that as well 🙏🏼
Absolutely amazing video! Just love the tiny cubs..Can't wait to be in the Kruger myself in may😊
Thank you! Ah, I loved those cubs too… I’m sure you’re counting down the days. Enjoy it 🐘
@WildWildJourneys For sure! 46 more day's...
Byron your videos are excellent, I can watch them all day every day over and over again. Keep up the good work! And one day come visit us in Namibia.
Thank you Hanjo, that’s amazing to hear! I certainly plan on visiting soon 🤞🏼
Just came across your channel. Beautiful content!!! All the very best! Intention and manifestation are powerful things. Never underestimate them.😇
Welcome to the Journey! Thanks Mario - appreciate you being here 🙏🏼
A truly magnificent video Byron! Your storytelling is amazing and it is refreshing to see you talk about the reality of the bush, some days are epic, others quiet!
I agree that being in nature tends to bring out the kind side of people, something we all need to take to heart and practice.
Coming back to watch this a second time after watching your BTS video also made so much more of an impact now that I have an inkling of the hard work and dedication that goes into making one of your videos. Just incredible wow.
Keep doing what you are doing, your work is inspirational.
We are headed to Kruger in a couple of weeks time and must say that this has been a boost for me to get back on track with my photography and also thinking that I may just have to swop out a few days for Maroela!! 🐾🤞🏻
Thank you so so much! It’s interesting to know that it was different kind of watch after seeing the BTS… great to hear you’re heading to Kruger soon. Maroela was such a pleasant surprise and I actually missed it once I got to Satara. Highly recommend it! Thanks again
@@WildWildJourneysI have followed the Birmingham Pride for more years than I can remember on Safarilive/Wildearth so it would be such a privilege to be able to see them again - hopefully I too am able to manifest them as you did! Plus I would love to see Casper as we had the best sighting of our lives in Kruger in 2014 when we saw his sibling's with 3 lionesses and 9 cubs on the S41 just a few km's north of N'wanetsi. It was one of those epic days! 👌🏻
@@deeroelofsz7660 they’ve been so busy around the Orpen area, so fingers crossed you get some time with them! That’s awesome, I always seem to miss Casper - just another reason to go back one day 🤞🏼
Just brilliant. Please keep doing what you do👌👌👌
Thank you, Piet! 🙏🏼
😊awesome video please continue to do what you are doing,we need more people like you in this world,God bless.
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Lekker - you put so much emotion and feeling into this video - you make it personal - nice work.
Thank you John, it’s really great to hear that as I sometimes worry that it’s a bit much on that side of things… Thanks for watching!
Wow your video's are amazing! I think I liked this the best so far. I'll reach out to you next time im visiting Kruger again (hopefully October this year) for some useful tips :D Keep up the good work, we are loving it and it gives us a smile on our faces when we watch the videos!
Wow, thank you so much! Please do reach out and I’ll try my best help if I can. Happy to hear you enjoyed it and will definitely keep them coming until you get back out there!
Thank you very much for your great and inspiring videos. Elna Janse van Rensburg from Zambia
Thanks Elna, glad you’re enjoying them! Hope to visit Zambia one day
Wow, Byron... You are amazing. I would love to do a photographic safari with you and learn all your incredible skills.
Wow, thanks Jed. Still feel very much like an amateur at this but who knows, maybe one day!
Thank you, amazing video yet again. You're the best TH-camr I've watched for capturing wildlife and nature. Something about your videos is just so pure and relaxing. Small question: the roads were fine around Satara? When I visited in August they were corrugated, I felt awful after one hour of driving - I'm back in a few months to see some more parts of Kruger & South Africa (CAPE TOWN!! finally) so IF the roads are still bad I might stick to the main roads around.
Thanks so much, that’s an amazing thing to hear! The dirt roads around there are still fairly corrugated but I’ve definitely experienced worse. Hopefully they’ve been graded by the time you get there! I’m sure you can’t wait to get back 🙌🏼
Wow, keep killing it 🔥🤩
Thanks James & Ellie! 🙏🏼
Lovely video sir❤❤ I Really enjoyed it
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼
Once again, a brilliant, heartfelt and beautiful piece Byron. You have a knack for capturing the beauty of nature as well as the feeling of connection to it.
Can I ask when (approx) you were at Maroela? Heading to Tamboti in May so will be on the lookout for those lions 😇 Hope to have a fraction of the luck you had with them. Tips are welcome 😉
Thank you so much, such kind words! Maroela was 28 Feb - 2 March. The pride seems to be very active in the whole Orpen area at the moment, especially close to the Tamboti access road so hopefully you have some luck with them 🤞🏼I’m sure you do this already but try get out the gate as early as possible in the mornings and hope for the best 😂
@@WildWildJourneys Thanks Byron! Definitely will aim to go out early 😉
Wonderful! Pro quality footage & amazing sound. New subscriber here, ex-Cape Town now living in Cusco, Peru, never been to Kruger, must go.
Thanks, Mike! Awesome to have someone watching all the way in Peru. Maybe this is your sign to visit Kruger next time you’re back this side… thanks for subscribing!
Oh wow! The episodes keep getting better and better! Keep up the good work, definitely taking notes! Just 1 question though, notice that you hardly show any supports for your camera, do u shoot all your footages with the camera handheld?
Thank you so much, appreciate it! I did try out StediLens window contraption but still go mostly handheld I would say 90% of the time. I do need to find a proper stability solution though
Love your videos! Love everything about them. Keep up the good work! Was this one filmed in March? Wish you a great day!
Thank you Lynn! Yes, I was there from 28 Feb to 5 March 👍🏼
more white cubs, Casper's maybe😊
Believe your inner feelings, maybe it's just not a good day to be in the Kruger,it's dangerous and intuition is key
Intuition always key 💯
Keep your skin hydrated with lotion if you are having skin irritation at 25fyi will help later in life.😊❤great video
Got ya! Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Hi did the lioness find her other 3 cubs seems she was was missing 3 at 12.27
The pride became scattered at this point with cubs going with different females so I think the others were in fact ahead of her. After this they did go in the same direction as the rest of them 👍🏼
yo can i ask if u still do game ranging or are u retired?
I haven’t been guiding for a few years now. Wanted to move away from the guest/lodge environment to focus on creating 👍🏼
@@WildWildJourneys so if u dont mind me asking is this ur main job now(youtube) or do u do something else
@@batman....... I’m trying to do this full time now and hoping it leads to other opportunities at the same time. Not easy, but doing my best!
@@WildWildJourneys keep it up man I found U a couple days ago and binched watched all the vids amazing content
@@batman....... amazing to hear, thanks so much man 👊🏼
Vho-Maine khavho
I’m going to need you to translate that please 😄
Please can I come with you the next time, so beautiful
Wish I could take everyone here with me! Thank you