Magic in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe | Nyamepi Camp

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  • Episode 3: We arrive at Nyamepi camp in Mana Pools, staying at camp 21. We soon find out why Mana Pools is often referred to as a magical place...and the place of thieving vervet monkeys!
    Did you know Mana means "four" in the local Shona language, Mana refers to the four large pools found in the park.
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  • @alanaronald244
    @alanaronald244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Seeing James brings a smile to my face. Hearing Kirsty doubles it.

  • @bushlover4268
    @bushlover4268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautifiul Mana Pools - was there in 1986 - very wild and special place . Thank you for the video.

  • @SamhainBe
    @SamhainBe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like the voice of an old friend...Well done James and Kristin!

  • @Machende100
    @Machende100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video footage, brings back memories for me, please keep sharing!

  • @Leopard_Lover
    @Leopard_Lover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The “stick”. Most comical moment in history 🤣❤️

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My wife is most amusing

    • @cookiebombay2683
      @cookiebombay2683 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      James has a fearsome angry face! (I had to go back and capture a screenshot. lol)

  • @LeonAnnandale1
    @LeonAnnandale1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The landscape is so bare, no grass , looks dry but yet there is the mighty river, nice edit James, thanks for taking us with on your adventures.

  • @dungbeetle14
    @dungbeetle14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Whenever I see a video or photo of an elephant standing up reaching high into a tree, my first thought is that this is Mana Pools. I've only had the privilege of visiting there one time. It was with a group of men. We had elephant and buffalo in our camp. On a walking safari, we were charged by a mother elephant who thought we had come too close to her with her little one. She stopped the charge and then came again. I remember the guide saying with the gun aimed at her..."I don't want to have to shoot this girl...". He didn't. She turned away. We went back with what we thought was an amazing story. It was! But, it was topped by the group who went canoeing on the Zambezi. One of their boats turned too close to a pod of hippos and was attacked and tossed from the boat. They made it to shore and the second boat was able to help get them back to camp. When we look to look at the canoe in their storage area I noticed a second canoe with a hole in it. "When did this happen," I asked. "Last week", I was told. Then, a third canoe with a hole. Same question. "Last month..." Mana Pools is a wild place!

  • @mnm25479
    @mnm25479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I could watch elephants for hours! Thank you for sharing footage of your adventures in this beautiful place.

  • @Mudjie50
    @Mudjie50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for taking us along on your bumbles.. Mana Pools looks amazing!

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for coming with us!

  • @vickyb5935
    @vickyb5935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a Beautiful location! The landscape is very special and then to just have various groups of animals „strolling“ and „lolling“ around as if they didn`t have a care in the world and those „people“ were just another species stolling and lolling!

  • @ubombogirl
    @ubombogirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    those narly trunked trees tho! 🥰 and the tree "climbing" ellie. yes, that lighting makes it look so ethereal...magical. sorry about the yogurt explosion...indeed a special kind of gross to clean up and all too unseeable. bravo, y'all...looking forward already to next time. kudos to the PIL's for the great bday gifts!

  • @ChantalCloutier
    @ChantalCloutier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very creative filming and enchanting countryside! Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures!

  • @peggysorenson2520
    @peggysorenson2520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I miss James on drives!! So thanks for this….love it!!

  • @atlantajuls7141
    @atlantajuls7141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ele reach one of my fav sightings but wowza never seen one climb a tree demonstrating tremendous balance, stupendous capture!!

  • @pattygonzales9605
    @pattygonzales9605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching this is like a bit of Heaven entering my life.

  • @annahasty7191
    @annahasty7191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Ellie was pure magic. Can't wait to see more of your abventures.😎👏

  • @susanlenk9284
    @susanlenk9284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the footage of the ellie at the Sausage tree. Happy Birthday James!!

  • @XploringKB
    @XploringKB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think these Mana videos have been my favourite of your trips so far. Thanks for bringing those of us half way around the world on your trips

  • @yoya641008
    @yoya641008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely stunning place!! great footage and beautiful musicalization. Thank you so much for sharing the adventures.

  • @kayslowey-sly6255
    @kayslowey-sly6255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m looking forward to watching another episode! Your videos brighten my week. Blessings…

  • @sandyjones8064
    @sandyjones8064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an absolutely beautiful place! I do envy you.

  • @MarianneD1952
    @MarianneD1952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your views of such an exquisite full moon is breathtaking!!!♡♡♡

  • @mindytillapaugh3465
    @mindytillapaugh3465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Mr. Hendry.....Over the years, as I have watched wildlife videos of others, I would often say to myself "That was a good day for them!"
    But how many folks can say they saw an ellie climb a tree ??!!! Now, THAT was a GREAT day....for you. It was also a great day that you shared it with me.....

  • @ladoo33
    @ladoo33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved it! 13 mins is such a tease..... even 2 hrs wouldn't be enough. Can't wait until the next episode!!

  • @CasperLabuschagne
    @CasperLabuschagne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! I am old enough to remember a time when "luxury in the African bush" merely meant that the long-drop was not colonized by a swarm of bees or wasps. The cure for monkeys are a half-dozen rubber snakes from the local China shop. Simply scatter the snakes on the lids of food containers, tables and the roof of your vehicle though the monkeys do tend to lose control of the bowels when encountering a snake which then creates another problem… Don't neglect poking your rubber snakes with a stick in order to eliminate actual snakes before packing up camp and moving on.
    What i would love seeing is a minutes of outtakes at the end of every video containing those remarks that inevitably ended up on the cutting floor.

  • @homeafrica8565
    @homeafrica8565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh the memories of the camp and surrounding area. Mana has to be the most amazing, special and most breath taking locations on this earth. Watching an elephant stand on his hind legs to get the pods - just spectacular and awe inspiring. The eland of Mana Mouth, the hippos and crocs of Long Pools , very special. Not forgetting the mighty Zambezi river, truly magnificent. Mana Pools holds a special place in my heart and will always be a reminder of my time exploring it.
    Thank you for your footage and look forward to the next instalment.
    Kind regards to you all.

  • @sashakat4692
    @sashakat4692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a beautiful place!

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    8.40 or so could not have been better even if you had staged it.
    Epic. 10 yrs ago at Old Mondoro (LZNP) we saw the Ele standing on its back legs. Phenomenal.

  • @sabine2297
    @sabine2297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful place 💚

  • @karenmartley797
    @karenmartley797 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello beautiful people James and Kirsten ❣️...wow as always..lovoooed watching...yes the Elephant Bull was magical to see... Kirsten finding James a stick well lol I Did!! Xx

  • @gigicostlow4414
    @gigicostlow4414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic! It was almost like that ellie was posing for you. What an exciting and beautiful place. Thanks James and Kirsten and lovely in-laws for sharing your adventure with us.

  • @Mano-yh4eq
    @Mano-yh4eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i miss my country

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful place!

  • @hendryfanclub2677
    @hendryfanclub2677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s the Hendrys. What more needs to be said!👏

  • @nancyf52
    @nancyf52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tree climbing ellie, the moon light over the water but the yogurt oh my. Thanks James & Kirsten. One comment, it's hard to hear you at times.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes sorry about the sound we had all sorts of technical issues

  • @lisaa7991
    @lisaa7991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much fun….as always, a great mix of divine and ridiculous! Loved the music, and the bull Ellie climbing the tree….and Kirsten offering you a “stick” for your monkey troubles!

  • @giraf9176
    @giraf9176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great episode coming 👍🏻

  • @batterly71
    @batterly71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent stick assistance Kirsten

  • @IHeartAfrica22
    @IHeartAfrica22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh my GOSH that ellie - so special! Thanks guys, enjoyed this so much.

  • @simonartley1645
    @simonartley1645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah Mana,a fabulous wild area and reserve and across the Great Zambezi,..Zambia and Lower Zambezi..been fortunate
    to have visited and experience both environments and wildlife and elephants of course.
    Long may these fine places be safe and protected
    Viva Africana Loxodonta🐘
    Simon Artley,Manchester UK

  • @jeannehoffman1060
    @jeannehoffman1060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your adventures! The filming is great and so beautiful!

  • @1psfinla
    @1psfinla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Words evoked by this episode: idyllic, magical, wonderful, spectacular, peaceful, etc.! You get the idea. I enjoyed it immensely from start to finish. The only complaint I have is that ended! I am looking forward to more. Sorry you had to deal with the exploded yogurt, ugh messy! It was nice to hear Kirsten more often also. Everything is so crisp and clear, it's just beautiful. Thanks as always for sharing.

  • @thepenelopejones
    @thepenelopejones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mana is definitely as magical as described. The vegetation cluster, which seems unique to that spot, provides a glorious backdrop for the plentiful animal life. One hears of the *vast and mighty* Zambezi but until one actually see the scope of it's expanse, you truly can't grasp how awe inspiring (and treacherous) this river is! High5 on the pre-birthday gift ... what a brilliant idea! 📻📱💻📹[I *must* have power!!]

  • @caroldurst1855
    @caroldurst1855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely glorious and calming at the same time! Thank you!

  • @elke9499
    @elke9499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, elegant ellies. tyty. HB James 🎂

  • @etiennebeukes9384
    @etiennebeukes9384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it, bravo James!!

  • @brendaschenck859
    @brendaschenck859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed this very much…outstanding to catch the Ellie climbing the tree…and captures of the spectacular moon…🤗🤗

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was very special

  • @rachelbarrie5359
    @rachelbarrie5359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you James and Kirsten ❤

  • @anesumadziyire8726
    @anesumadziyire8726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing footage. Thank yo

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James, it's as if you are rewarding the Elephants with music as they rise up into the tree's reaching fruits then into the last view is the red moon, your series should reach the caliber of Netflix sounds like you made good memories, worthy of someone with the dough to get you a portable solar panel and generator for all the future films you will make. Thank you for sharing your videos.

  • @lindafromcalifornia1155
    @lindafromcalifornia1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love watching you two on your journeys. Thank you so much for show casing your adventures.

  • @bmolitor615
    @bmolitor615 ปีที่แล้ว

    mana pools. they are so nuts... interesting to see them in dry season.

  • @lpather
    @lpather 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing - James and Kirsten.

  • @NgonidzaisheNgonidzashe
    @NgonidzaisheNgonidzashe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content. Lovely landscapes!

  • @brytmaposa9941
    @brytmaposa9941 ปีที่แล้ว

    im zimbabwea..this is so beautiful sadly may die without ever visiting this place

  • @layalabi1667
    @layalabi1667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!!! So beautiful!!!!

  • @rdcs1959
    @rdcs1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful James!!!

  • @kristinehickman6782
    @kristinehickman6782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That elephant is so cute! Thanks for capturing it on video, James!

  • @mariannkovats3956
    @mariannkovats3956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that ellie was incredible sighting and capture! Truly breathtaking area. Thank you!

  • @suzannestamps4557
    @suzannestamps4557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning location. Elephant climbing a tree was a first for me. Great footage of all the wildlife. Well done both of you.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was a first for us also!

  • @anndonnelly4209
    @anndonnelly4209 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolute Heaven on earth.....beautifully filmed.

  • @thejerseylady1
    @thejerseylady1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love it! The beauty, the troubles, even the everyday doings of checking out the restrooms. Just a perfect mix. Thanks again for letting us tag along with you. Always best regards, Gloria 🐂

  • @anesit
    @anesit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing 💐🤗

  • @africassky
    @africassky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The trees dwarf the wildlife

  • @focalpoint2913
    @focalpoint2913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for visiting our beatiful country😊

  • @sccr
    @sccr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfectly eating lunch while watching James do his thing, then he adds a clip of an elephant taking a dump......

  • @maryreynolds5310
    @maryreynolds5310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you both xo

  • @vickyb5935
    @vickyb5935 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Completely entrancing!!!!!

  • @julieloyd3746
    @julieloyd3746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful James and Kirsten. The music was perfect.

  • @daisydi3991
    @daisydi3991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.

  • @kevinjackson9156
    @kevinjackson9156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good, you're so fortunate to be able to visit these incredible places most of us only dream about. We're fortunate that you do and make these great travelogues for us.

  • @sheltonkanyoka101
    @sheltonkanyoka101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Zambezi river

  • @judyditchfield3713
    @judyditchfield3713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVED this EP

  • @maryreynolds5310
    @maryreynolds5310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It just doesn’t get any better than that!

  • @ginalopes6083
    @ginalopes6083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That elephant footage was beautiful.

  • @tereasacarty8000
    @tereasacarty8000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly Magical ❤️

  • @vanessawanjiru4901
    @vanessawanjiru4901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME !! Simply the promised land.

  • @darrynbrandt5903
    @darrynbrandt5903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    always wanted to go to mana pools... looks amazing !!

  • @sueb6831
    @sueb6831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tremendous trip. So enjoying it. Tk u.

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kirsten providing that stick was priceless.

  • @splintmeow4723
    @splintmeow4723 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy to find this channel 🥺 also monkeys and frogs are so cheeky ❤

  • @rowenabaxter6367
    @rowenabaxter6367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely loving this series Kirsten and James!

  • @veragamsky1734
    @veragamsky1734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. Even the yogurt. I would love to be their in person. Just not the part with the monkeys. Thanks James and Kirsten.

  • @quentinfourie2173
    @quentinfourie2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series on Mana Pools. Awesome videos of your adventure. James, would you mind sharing the brand of your portable convertor?

  • @chenyaloyce5356
    @chenyaloyce5356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your great

  • @desertrose2059
    @desertrose2059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday, James! Another delight from you two! It seems vervet monkeys are a true disaster everywhere you go. While trying to think of some deterrent you might employ I first thought of maybe a recording of lions roaring you could play but quickly realized then you would need a deterrent for lions which no doubt would be arriving en masse at great speed after hearing it. Back to thinking....

  • @sheilaleiss5401
    @sheilaleiss5401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! I loved the music, too.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @lizinwisconsin6728
    @lizinwisconsin6728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The music was superb as usual. Gave me goosebumps!

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is my good wife

  • @anesit
    @anesit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow🤗💐

  • @glassengraver
    @glassengraver 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    stunning as always, but the music? when you haven't been back to the homeland for 20 years, to hear the sounds of the bush it all I want to hear.♥

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Often the sound recorded isn't great...music is a better option in those cases

  • @deborahmercer1897
    @deborahmercer1897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kirsten and James once again you have shared amazing footage, commentary and music. So enjoy the tremendous effort and heart you have both put into this and all of your productions. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and talent!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce
    @OverlandingwithBruce 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another awesome episode, well apart from the yogurt incident :)
    I can’t wait to go back to Mana. Beautiful area.

  • @CaptainBGK
    @CaptainBGK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boswell The Elephant Legend of Mana Pools

  • @daragordon8139
    @daragordon8139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James your background music was especially well chosen, relaxing. The elephant climbing the tree was breathtaking photography. Thank you for letting us see your world through your view point and images.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My wife is responsible for the stunning music choices

    • @mcnabit
      @mcnabit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JamesHendry What was the music that accompanied the tree climbing elephant?

  • @GuantanamoBayBarbie2
    @GuantanamoBayBarbie2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful moonrise.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was one of the best

  • @audreyb233
    @audreyb233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful magical looking place, loved the climbing Ellie!..your trips wouldn't be the same without a disaster! Brilliant wildlife filming makes it all worth while..with love & blessings to you all xxx

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One always needs a camping disaster

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Loos are really tops compared to when I was Last there in 1999 Aug

  • @AfricanTravelCrew
    @AfricanTravelCrew 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of our favourite places on the continent.

  • @gabinathan5499
    @gabinathan5499 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI JAMES+KIRSTEN
    I ALWAYS ENJOY WATCHING THE VIDEOS ON YOUR CHANNEL A
    LOT . I THINK U SHOULD MAKE
    THE EPISODES MORE FREQUENT
    CAUSE I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD
    TO THEM A LOT

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wed love to but it aint cheap to travel so we need save our pennies between trips

  • @thandalion6313
    @thandalion6313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, a tree climbing elephant. What an incredible sight that was. You could wait a lifetime to capture a clip like that. I did a canoe safari on the Zambezi in 2009. That was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. We were advised to avoid getting closer than 1 metre to the waters edge and definitely not approach the same place twice.

    • @scottishboer3126
      @scottishboer3126 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice. When you are on the canoe what's the risk with Crocs lol