It is amazing how quietly an elephant approaches for such a big animal!! Looks like you had an amazing time, I can't wait to get back to Africa myself one day!
They are incredibly quiet for such a large animal, like ghosts in the bush. Definitely don’t want to accidentally bump into one of them on foot though 🙈
Thanks for taking us along on that trip! Have been following you for a couple years and gotta say you really stepped up your editing game! Transitions are on point! Just a wee suggestion about the animal labels: as someone who watches on a mobile phone (even though this content should be watched on a big-ass TV) they are a little bit too tiny and displaying them just a little bit longer would be cool too.
Thanks Peter - I'll definitely take your suggestions into account while editing the next few from the bush & make sure to hold those title longer. Appreciate the constructive criticism & glad that you enjoyed the vlogs :)
@@NicoleEddy1 definitely planning two, since we moved from Gauteng to Ec had not made it up there but discovered Addo Elephant park and will definitely be visiting Camdeboo soon as well as the Zebra Mountain Park in Cradock and Graaf Reinet.
Amazing, I used to do that as well - it's such a fun thing to have on in the background while you work. Thanks for the awesome comment & more safari vlogs are incoming!
I had a 30 minute battle with a pair of Honey Badgers one evening at Orpen. Turned the fridge 180 degrees into the notch and that little beastie still won by slamming it from side to side and walking it out backward finaally got in and destroyed everything. And as you know, Orpen had no restaurant or store............................
Haha, that's hilarious. They are so blimmin' intelligent (and incredibly strong) - we had a similar experience in Etosha where the honey boadgers just wreaked absolute chaos every evening...the poor rangers had their work cut out for them!
It is very expensive compared to other reserves or the Kruger itself. If you are South African, now is the time as they're running SA specials - the one lodge in the Sabi Sands (Umkumbe) is R2500 per person per night sharing. If you (or anyone) is interested, I'd be happy to organise it with the lodge :)
This channel is so refreshing - I am not even sure how I landed on Nicole's vids but now I am just going through them like mad. Nicole if you could maybe do a vid on photography and how to get into it as a hobby - I have seen your vids on the editing tutorials but if you could just go into photography/videography (especially videography) - I am looking to get into this as a hobby. I was looking at getting a drone but not sure if this is a good place to start? Or maybe a simpler setup, like a static camera?
Welcome aboard & what an awesome comment! Hmm, so with regards to videography and getting started, I would first start with getting a camera as opposed to a drone (once you've established that you really enjoy it, and would like to step things up a bit, I would look at a drone). I 'm not sure if you have a camera at the moment, so great ones to get started with is something simple like mine, the Sony A6000 (with interchangeable lenses) - I would maybe look at a later Sony model, or Blair's Canon 80D is awesome as well. A GoPro is also a great piece of equipment to have, really versatile, good quality, 120fps and can shoot 4k. I hope this helps :)
Hmmm...tough choice. I love the Defender but the Fortuner is SO much more comfortable & you can actually have a conversation with the person next to you without being droned out by the engine noise. I think I’d honestly choose the Fortuner for a long trip, it’s only ever been reliable since Blair has had it.
Hey Cathy :) Perhaps a zoo in reverse, where the humans have to remain in their car cages. But in all seriousness, no not at all. It's an entirely naturally-managed ecosystem with very little human interference. The road networks cover only about 3% of the entire park, so the animals definitely rule the land.
Awsome vlog again. That cat is so beautiful. Was after your braai meat most likely. I love zebras. My favourite wild animal. Xxx take care. Loved the bungalow u were in.
@@NicoleEddy1 Well, it was my first trip to Africa, we went to Namibia with a 4WD camper. We went from Etosha to the coast, then roughly south till oranje river. It was amazing, especially the animal life. Also, coming from Europe in high Covid when there was virtually nothing in Namibia, and this country is so empty, vast, wide, it felt like so much freedom.
Oh no, please don’t put ill-informed and silly blanket statements like this online without having a clue as to what the local situation is. The Safari industry has been shut since March last year with COVID - which means the park & all private & government safari lodges weren’t receiving income to support their staff from the local villages who in turn support their families. This includes chefs, guides, rangers, gate guards, cleaning staff, maintenance, gardening and not too forget the large % of income from each booking that goes toward supporting conservation efforts and enabling anti-poaching initiatives (think of all the employees needed for that too) in the region. So I would rethink your statement - the safari industry in SA is in dire straits so the more people that can support it, the better. Don’t be so quick to judge & make sweeping blanket statements without doing an ounce of research.
Haha! Great to see it’s not only us doing yoga when we are in the Park! One gets so stiff from all the sitting! Great video👍🏼
So true! And for some reason...when you're in the car - many an unhealthy snack is eaten 😂
It is amazing how quietly an elephant approaches for such a big animal!! Looks like you had an amazing time, I can't wait to get back to Africa myself one day!
They are incredibly quiet for such a large animal, like ghosts in the bush. Definitely don’t want to accidentally bump into one of them on foot though 🙈
@@NicoleEddy1 yeah I beleive that!! Great video, keep it up!! =)
Love this new style of video! Labeling the animals is a nice touch. Keep it up!
Thank you :) It's still a work in progress, but figuring it out as I edit each vlog!
Oh The magic of the Kruger , fantastic wildlife , so magic I had to watch this episode twice, well done a brilliant vlog
Oh wow, thanks! Kruger, it's a damn special place :)
we love the honeybadger!
One year on in this pandemic and still only getting my dose of adventure from these! Haaaaaaay
Haha, well I'm so glad that I could provide some virtual adventure experience!
Wow I’m about to go to satara. Your videos are amazing and I love that it’s a South African making the videos.
Great video
Thanks Joanne!
Now I really want to see this too!
Nice stuff guys! From Zambia.
Thanks Simon :)
Really lovely footage and vlog, Nicole.
Thank you :)
I’m always excited to watch your KNP vlogs, I haven’t been there since last year. So fun 🤩!!
Thanks Thabiso :) This time of year in the park (although rainy) was actually awesome as it was so quiet - would definitely go again during Jan/Feb.
Am your new subs, keep doing it.. i like it. Greeting from east timor🇹🇱🇵🇭
Welcome to my channel ☺️
Thanks for taking us along on that trip! Have been following you for a couple years and gotta say you really stepped up your editing game! Transitions are on point!
Just a wee suggestion about the animal labels: as someone who watches on a mobile phone (even though this content should be watched on a big-ass TV) they are a little bit too tiny and displaying them just a little bit longer would be cool too.
Thanks Peter - I'll definitely take your suggestions into account while editing the next few from the bush & make sure to hold those title longer. Appreciate the constructive criticism & glad that you enjoyed the vlogs :)
Love the Vlogs!!! Been a while since we have been to
kruger. Great Memories!!!! Thanks for taking us with
Thanks for watching & hopefully you can make it back there soon :)
@@NicoleEddy1 definitely planning two, since we moved from Gauteng to Ec had not made it up there but discovered Addo Elephant park and will definitely be visiting Camdeboo soon as well as the Zebra Mountain Park in Cradock and Graaf Reinet.
I just found your vlogs I love them. I live stream on my computer different watering holes in Africa it’s so exciting.Keep them coming I subscribed.
Amazing, I used to do that as well - it's such a fun thing to have on in the background while you work. Thanks for the awesome comment & more safari vlogs are incoming!
Amazing, thank you darren from Northampton England
Thanks Darren!
Great vlog. Well done Nix.
Thanks Pops :)
Nice choice, Satara. Any Kruger Park camp is better than Orpen camp. :>)
ORPEN Gate sounds like Open, luckily not Closed😃
Luckily it wasn't closed :)
I had a 30 minute battle with a pair of Honey Badgers one evening at Orpen. Turned the fridge 180 degrees into the notch and that little beastie still won by slamming it from side to side and walking it out backward finaally got in and destroyed everything. And as you know, Orpen had no restaurant or store............................
Haha, that's hilarious. They are so blimmin' intelligent (and incredibly strong) - we had a similar experience in Etosha where the honey boadgers just wreaked absolute chaos every evening...the poor rangers had their work cut out for them!
Epic Vlog! I still want to go you Sabi Sands, but it's like a full month's salary for 1 day of accommodation!
It is very expensive compared to other reserves or the Kruger itself. If you are South African, now is the time as they're running SA specials - the one lodge in the Sabi Sands (Umkumbe) is R2500 per person per night sharing. If you (or anyone) is interested, I'd be happy to organise it with the lodge :)
Good Morning Nicole and Blair! :-D
cool videos, keep it up!!
Thank you!
Another amazing episode! This is better than paid tv.
What a compliment...thank you ☺️
Awesome video 👏
Thank you ☺️
Just came back from Satara today saw lots of elephants
Amazing! Is it still looking so green up there?
Was a pretty rainy summer so the veld looks good but you can see winter starting to creep in
My legs are still sore from that Roca Moon gym session 🤣🤣🤣
😂😀😂
This channel is so refreshing - I am not even sure how I landed on Nicole's vids but now I am just going through them like mad. Nicole if you could maybe do a vid on photography and how to get into it as a hobby - I have seen your vids on the editing tutorials but if you could just go into photography/videography (especially videography) - I am looking to get into this as a hobby. I was looking at getting a drone but not sure if this is a good place to start? Or maybe a simpler setup, like a static camera?
Welcome aboard & what an awesome comment!
Hmm, so with regards to videography and getting started, I would first start with getting a camera as opposed to a drone (once you've established that you really enjoy it, and would like to step things up a bit, I would look at a drone). I
'm not sure if you have a camera at the moment, so great ones to get started with is something simple like mine, the Sony A6000 (with interchangeable lenses) - I would maybe look at a later Sony model, or Blair's Canon 80D is awesome as well. A GoPro is also a great piece of equipment to have, really versatile, good quality, 120fps and can shoot 4k.
I hope this helps :)
Ahh...Orpen Gate. I thought you said Open Gate.
Haha, my bad. No, Orpen Gate :)
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Hey 👋
the fortuner or phumba for long drives across the country??
Hmmm...tough choice. I love the Defender but the Fortuner is SO much more comfortable & you can actually have a conversation with the person next to you without being droned out by the engine noise. I think I’d honestly choose the Fortuner for a long trip, it’s only ever been reliable since Blair has had it.
Since when in CPT the most Southern point huh🤔🤔😅
I'm referring to the area as a whole to make the point, I don't think I needed to go into depth with regards to that point on the video.
Is Kruger is a lot like an open range zoo?
Hey Cathy :) Perhaps a zoo in reverse, where the humans have to remain in their car cages. But in all seriousness, no not at all. It's an entirely naturally-managed ecosystem with very little human interference. The road networks cover only about 3% of the entire park, so the animals definitely rule the land.
@@NicoleEddy1 Thanks Nicole :) Looking forward to visiting Kruger when flights start up from Australia again, stay safe xx
Amazing 👏 channel 👏
Thanks for sharing us Amazing videos 📹
Thanks for watching :)
Watching this with a G&T on a Sunday afternoon on my TV nice 👌
I couldn’t have asked for a better way for my vlogs to be enjoyed 🙌🏼 Enjoy it!
WOW! So loving this you two, looking forward to the next instalment 👏
Thanks Carl, I’m loving editing these vlogs a little bit differently compared to usual, so I’m glad that you’re enjoying watching them :)
I only have one critical issue to point: it's way too short! 😉😂
Duly noted and I have delivered on this criticism in my latest video. A full 19.5 minutes 😉
Today I learned that honey badgers don't care...
Valuable life lesson that!
Loving this series just amazing 💕🐘
Two more bush vlogs to go :) I'm busy editing the third (second last one) this week so hopefully it will be up on Monday!
amazing, god I miss that place.
Super video! When is Blair getting his own channel?!! 😂
Haha, you're going to have to take that up with him...
Awsome vlog again. That cat is so beautiful. Was after your braai meat most likely. I love zebras. My favourite wild animal. Xxx take care. Loved the bungalow u were in.
Most definitely after our braai meat...it knows the drill 😉 Wait long enough and a piece of meat will surely drop to the floor. Thanks Mary!
You make me get flashbacks from my previous Africa vacation. Appreciated!
Amazing, where all did you go?
@@NicoleEddy1 Well, it was my first trip to Africa, we went to Namibia with a 4WD camper. We went from Etosha to the coast, then roughly south till oranje river. It was amazing, especially the animal life. Also, coming from Europe in high Covid when there was virtually nothing in Namibia, and this country is so empty, vast, wide, it felt like so much freedom.
Great Episode! Congratulations for your vlogs!
Thanks Tania ☺️
You enjoying life in Africa and there’s Africans starving wow 😳
Oh no, please don’t put ill-informed and silly blanket statements like this online without having a clue as to what the local situation is.
The Safari industry has been shut since March last year with COVID - which means the park & all private & government safari lodges weren’t receiving income to support their staff from the local villages who in turn support their families. This includes chefs, guides, rangers, gate guards, cleaning staff, maintenance, gardening and not too forget the large % of income from each booking that goes toward supporting conservation efforts and enabling anti-poaching initiatives (think of all the employees needed for that too) in the region. So I would rethink your statement - the safari industry in SA is in dire straits so the more people that can support it, the better.
Don’t be so quick to judge & make sweeping blanket statements without doing an ounce of research.
@@NicoleEddy1 I was making a joke lol calm down love the video though elephants are cute
It’s the internet...you never know when people are being serious with comments like that and scarily enough, more often than not they are 🙈
@@NicoleEddy1 🙈 anyway I want to be a pilot in South Africa 🇿🇦 it’s my dream I love planes hope u guys are having great day