I found a CARACAL in the Kgalagadi! | Episode 5/6
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2024
- In Episode 5, I finally get the opportunity to photograph a wild caracal in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park!
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It was finally time to head to one of the Kgalagadi's most popular camps, Nossob rest camp, where I would spend 5 nights on a premium stand in the campsite. My stay was actually off to a rock start at Nossob when I found out that my stand, no.9, had zero shade and no privacy. Luckily I was able to move to no.2, which was much, much better!
On my very first morning at Nossob, I headed to Bedinkt Waterhole. It became clear that the roads in the northern Kgalagadi were extremely corrugated, forcing me to rethink my game viewing plans for this leg of the journey. The stakeout at Bedinkt paid off, though, with an epic sighting of a caracal that came to drink around 8am.
I also saw a beautiful lioness drinking at Rooikop Waterhole south of Nossob and I do a detailed walk-around my car, Tom Cruiser, to give you an idea of my camp setup.
Enjoy Episode 5 of the Kgalagadi Trip series and click on the links below to watch the previous episodes:
Episode 1: • I spent 16 days in the...
Episode 2: • The best leopard sight...
Episode 3: • I finally see some lio...
Episode 4: • A BIG surprise at Mata...
Episode 6: • Lots of LIONS at Nosso...
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wow, those are the most interesting doves (opening shots) I have ever seen! Caracol, what a treat!
Very jealous of that caracal sighting. I've spent weeks searching for caracal in the KTP, and ive never had a sighting that good 😢
I remember from your series 😝 Man, I was rooting for you guys!
@@TheSafariExpert 🙂 thanks. No matter how early you get up in the morning, sometimes things just don't work out
@@MovingPicturesAfrica, I know what you mean. On this trip, everything just seemed to fall into place 🤯 I think I actually saw that caracal you were looking for around Rooiputs some years ago - it was walking what seemed like 200m away and our guide from Rooiputs Lodge actually spotted it. He said it was a regular. It was too far for a photo, though.
Kgalagadi does not dissapoint. Stunning Caracal shot.😊
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
My favourite Ep because of the Caracal. Previously seen the still shots on Insta and the video is even better!
Thank you so much 🙏🏻😁
That caracal was just beautiful! Great episode as always 💯
Thanks a mil, Byron 🙏🏻
Awesome video!! Thanks Villiers! Lovely Caracal photos!
Such a stunning sighting of the Caracal! Love all the advice on campsites, routes and gear. Hopefully some day we’ll be planning a trip!
You have to go, Jane! 😃
Great video as usual. Awesome caracal sighting. The roads last year were the worst we have experienced but still an adventure. That ostrich wing awning looks wonderful and something we need to look at.
I must say, the roads were a character test this year 🫨🫨🫨
As always, great footage . Thanks for sharing. Great spot that Caracal 🙌🙌
My pleasure! 😎
Great video Villiers
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
Amazing sighting ! Caracal is so beautiful. Congratulations and thanks to sharing this with us 😊
The pleasure is all mine 😎
Awesome video
Thank you 🙏🏻
Awesome video. Amazing Caracal sighting. I'm still waiting for my first time able to photograph a Caracal.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Beautiful video, Kgalagadi doesn't disappoint. I liked the caracal sighting, very rare. Is it possible to track the black maned lions of the Kgalagadi. Also very rare and hardly seen.
Nice Video Villiers
Which Canons do you use for video and photos?
A Canon R6 only
Your patience was well rewarded. Are your “co-stars” variations of your name you have endured over the years?
Hehe 😂 Those are the names TH-cam automated closed captions like to give me… 😏
@@TheSafariExpert heheheh... That's brilliant... I wondered who these "co-stars" were! Very convincing... 🤔😂
@@handyvickers 😅
Amazing series and sightings (specially the caracal). Which months did you visit Kgalagadi national Park ?
November/December 2023
@@TheSafariExpert Thanks. I went in april for 7 days some years ago, but I didn't see too much lions and leaopards. No caracal. One day, I will come back.
Again an awesome episode. We have a question, we see that you place your beanbag over your window. That sometimes it seems useful to me. What do you use as filling to make this possible?
It comes standard with small plastic pellets inside 🙂 It’s VERY useful!
Cat looks quite skinny. Seems like a older female ?
Yes, it looked very skinny ☹️
Videos are more about his gear than seeing animals.
What videos have you been watching? 😅
Cannot agree... He shows loads of animals. And besides, I reckon plenty of guys are interested in the gear! I'd gladly take his gear and do safaris like he does...
(And if you don't like, switch off.)
@@handyvickers, thanks 😊 I suppose you can’t keep everyone happy 😉
What a BS sorry, that‘s just ridiculous 🙈🤣
I think Villiers strikes the perfect mix of wildlife, gear, camping, photography and himself. No need to comment if it's negative!