Wow! Another superb video. At the first camp was sayin "Ground tent in the CKGR?? 😳😳 Then it happened 😁😁😁". Those roads get extremely slippery during the raining season they r almost unusable..
haha, yeah I'm redoing the canopy so that i can sleep inside it after my experience in CKGR😅 then I'll cut out the ground vs rooftop tent debate. That's what I thought looking at the holes in some places, but I wasn't sure so I didn't want to say it. I'll pin this comment so that others can read. Thanks for watching👍
hey Bob, hope you see this...? you made a comment about starting your channel, but I cant find it again or reply to it, if you have questions feel free to mail me. Contact details on the about tab. I am no longer on Instagram so I can concentrate on YT. cheers🍻
Absolutely wonderful video. I've recently come across your channel and I've watched every other video since. Watching this was a little crazy though 😂 constantly feared that a lion would sneak up on you or something
I love watching your videos. Very informative. I liked and subscribed to your channel. Quick question: do you have any videos of self-driving in CKGR during dry season? Can a 4x4 get stuck during dry season (say July-August) - e.g. in puddle/sand or clay etc?
this was during the dry season. The areas I travelled in wasnt difficult, dont think I ever used 4x4...but things change season to season. Also there are more difficult parts in the park. Wet season Ive been told is a completely different story
Thanks for watching Bob! definitely will keep them coming. Tyres did well in Bots, actually after the visit in CKGR I discovered a small cut on the sidewall of the rear left. Did not loose pressure or anything, but as a precaution I replaced it with the spare which is brand new so carried on without any interruption. Need to take it in for a proper assessment.
Thanks Paul. Roughly from Rakops > Matswere > Deception > Piper >Sunday via Passarge >Matswere > Rakops was about 450km. Because it was dry I hardly needed 4x4 which makes a huge diff of course for fuel. I filled up in Rakops, carry 150lt/950km and never worried about fuel...I have since been told that in summer when it rains those roads can become problematic🙂
Used to be a solo backpacker, carried on into overlanding, I think there is always some risk involved, even when in a convoy. I try and plan (maintenance, spare parts, recovery gear, insurance, not going too far off the grid etc) for as many as possible risks and then I also assess situations as I go along. But yes it is something that is always in the back of my head.
Thanks Cecil. It is the "Shell Tourist Map of Botswana". Available all over Bots for about P130. I'll soon be doing a very short video on the map itself.
@@NickfrNamibia tx Nick - the map seem to have some nice detail. We use the usual Tracks-4-Africa and InfoMap. Will definitely pick-up the Shell one on the next trip.
That's the Shell Tourist Map of Botswana, by V Roodt that I purchased in Botswana. Along with an app like Google Maps or Maps.me all you need to navigate Botswana
Wow! Another superb video. At the first camp was sayin "Ground tent in the CKGR?? 😳😳 Then it happened 😁😁😁". Those roads get extremely slippery during the raining season they r almost unusable..
haha, yeah I'm redoing the canopy so that i can sleep inside it after my experience in CKGR😅 then I'll cut out the ground vs rooftop tent debate. That's what I thought looking at the holes in some places, but I wasn't sure so I didn't want to say it. I'll pin this comment so that others can read. Thanks for watching👍
Sure buddy..
Okay nice travel neh❤
Thank you so much for all your informations about the Game Reserve and the campsites, I appreciated watching your clip. Best regards, Henning
Epic!
awesome video!!! thanks Nic!!!!
Thanks for the great video Mate! Keep up the good work! Safe travels. Best regards from KZN, Deon van Rooyen
Thanks Deon! Hope all is well in KZN?
Beautiful video.. the isolation of ckgr is amazing.. good placevto escape the city noises and mayb be the only in hundreds of kilometers
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks Nik. Lekker and informative.
Thanks for the watch and comment Derius!
Man...i just love the SADC region..keep the videos coming..
So many beautiful places
Thanks Nick! Just found your Chanel. I have liked and subscribed🤙. Great review of CKGR🤙
Thank you, I've subbed as well. Looking forward to seeing your travels🙂
Awesome content mate
Thanks broh, appreciate the support!
What a great trip - loved the wildlife encounters from the safety of my home 😬😊
Glad you enjoyed it. had a great stay there, even with the leopard in my camp😂
spot really enjoyed your video
Thanks Bob and for the continued support!
hey Bob, hope you see this...? you made a comment about starting your channel, but I cant find it again or reply to it, if you have questions feel free to mail me. Contact details on the about tab. I am no longer on Instagram so I can concentrate on YT. cheers🍻
Absolutely wonderful video. I've
recently come across your channel and I've watched every other video since.
Watching this was a little crazy
though 😂 constantly feared that a lion would sneak up on you or something
😂
I like this video, the "lightweight and simple approach"! Not a fan of the "take your home with you style" Thanks
I love watching your videos. Very informative. I liked and subscribed to your channel.
Quick question: do you have any videos of self-driving in CKGR during dry season? Can a 4x4 get stuck during dry season (say July-August) - e.g. in puddle/sand or clay etc?
this was during the dry season. The areas I travelled in wasnt difficult, dont think I ever used 4x4...but things change season to season. Also there are more difficult parts in the park. Wet season Ive been told is a completely different story
Great video, keep them coming!!!!
How are the tyres doing?
Thanks for watching Bob! definitely will keep them coming. Tyres did well in Bots, actually after the visit in CKGR I discovered a small cut on the sidewall of the rear left. Did not loose pressure or anything, but as a precaution I replaced it with the spare which is brand new so carried on without any interruption. Need to take it in for a proper assessment.
Lekke awesome
Thanks Shaun👍
Wow take extra care
haha, i do
Great video, what kind of fuel range would you need?
Thanks Paul. Roughly from Rakops > Matswere > Deception > Piper >Sunday via Passarge >Matswere > Rakops was about 450km. Because it was dry I hardly needed 4x4 which makes a huge diff of course for fuel. I filled up in Rakops, carry 150lt/950km and never worried about fuel...I have since been told that in summer when it rains those roads can become problematic🙂
Nice one ☝️
U always travel on your own ? Not worried about being caught out ?
Used to be a solo backpacker, carried on into overlanding, I think there is always some risk involved, even when in a convoy. I try and plan (maintenance, spare parts, recovery gear, insurance, not going too far off the grid etc) for as many as possible risks and then I also assess situations as I go along. But yes it is something that is always in the back of my head.
Well done!! Enjoyed your series on Botswana. What maps are you using?
Thanks Cecil. It is the "Shell Tourist Map of Botswana". Available all over Bots for about P130. I'll soon be doing a very short video on the map itself.
@@NickfrNamibia tx Nick - the map seem to have some nice detail. We use the usual Tracks-4-Africa and InfoMap. Will definitely pick-up the Shell one on the next trip.
@@cecilharley9892 very useful, I love looking at the map at night and planning for the next day😁but also very good as back up for tracks!
Great video, where is the map of the reserve you show at 17:56 from?
That's the Shell Tourist Map of Botswana, by V Roodt that I purchased in Botswana. Along with an app like Google Maps or Maps.me all you need to navigate Botswana
At Matswere gate were you able to pay with card or cash only?
Hi Malan, cash only
Man, that looks like a vast emptiness??
it is... and I loved it so much😁