Pans, Punctures and Blissful Botswana: The Kgalagadi Expedition Begins! | Tracks in the Sand, Ep.1

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  • @cyberconversations
    @cyberconversations 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is not Du-bai, but we’re blessed with something money can’t-buy!!! Thanks for that reminder Matt.

    • @Zero95011
      @Zero95011 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That place is one artificial hellhole that will most probably self implode in a couple of years in the future.😂

    • @gopolanglekoto
      @gopolanglekoto หลายเดือนก่อน

      And I hope it NEVER becomes Dubai! You can develop and advance without skycrapers, fakery, and over-the-top things.

  • @GuruSafari4x4
    @GuruSafari4x4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Camping under the African sky hits differently! 🌌 Between the campfires and the wild trails.

  • @NeilMoodley-sz8jt
    @NeilMoodley-sz8jt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks

  • @AlwynVenter-l2w
    @AlwynVenter-l2w 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Matt, ek weet jy is Engels, so as jy nie hierdie verstaan nie sal ek dit Engels probeer sê. Ek en my vro Rina volg jou videos al ‘n paar jaar en geniet dit verskriklik. Ek geniet die skiet videos ook baie. Eintlik wi ek net sê dat, al weet ons dat jy ‘n besige man is, kan ons nie wag vir ‘n volgende episode nie. Ons verwonder ons aan jou puik videografie.

  • @robertmoffat2274
    @robertmoffat2274 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hi Matt, I just love your videos, the background perspective and stories, beautiful photography and music you are giving Clay Croft of X-Overland a definate run for his money. I watch many of these, and have been to Kgalagadi, to Serengeti, mad about Baviaans, did your Kouga Mountian route to Kareedouw and many others. Keep it going do are doing a great Job it is so entertaining. Blessings to you and Nicole. Regards Robert Moffat

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was lucky enough to spend 3 weeks in the Kgalagadi TFP this year. It's a magic place. Great vid. Cheers from Australia!

  • @raysoutdooradventures.8065
    @raysoutdooradventures.8065 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Matt what a lekker video to watch. As usual your videos makes it feel as if we are actually enjoying the trip with you. Thanks for sharing.

  • @flemmingmoltekarlsen5806
    @flemmingmoltekarlsen5806 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Quality content and beautiful pictures from a magical part of the world, thank you.

  • @jacquesodendal9577
    @jacquesodendal9577 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thanx for sharing. looking forward to the next part

  • @stephenhutchings6086
    @stephenhutchings6086 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a lovely ride thus far. What a pity that Huxley is not with you on this one. I assume that it is for the rabies danger or park regulations. Enjoy the rest of your trip and thank you for inviting us along for the drive. Much love from Vanrhynsdorp

  • @Dibs1978
    @Dibs1978 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Look great, so jealous!

  • @chrisdalporto
    @chrisdalporto 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The best content out there, by far. Well done. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @gaenorturner2894
    @gaenorturner2894 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic series thankyou

  • @shaunmatthews6889
    @shaunmatthews6889 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "it's got like a yellow liquid on it" 🤣
    Your guys' content is fantastic. I also appreciate the unique geography of places.

  • @AnthonyManley-p7k
    @AnthonyManley-p7k 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Matt, been following your trips for a while now and really enjoy them because it is similar to what my wife and I do. Especially your last video on the Kgalagadi. We actually live in the park and run a community owned lodge called !Xaus Lodge. Had we known you were up here we could have organised a get together. But hey maybe next time. It is such a special place.
    Regards
    Anthony

  • @ktcgaminisubasena
    @ktcgaminisubasena หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we like to see you all eating, enjoying, singing etc etc...

  • @GarbachNL
    @GarbachNL 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome video as usual! You really manage to showcase the countryside so well! As a dutch guy I had a little giggle over de verneukpan. Someone was not happy when they named that place! Your food always looks delicious too and I’m going to have to get myself a braairek now! Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @meesleycheese
    @meesleycheese 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    “ 3 and a half cars”
    Man did the jimney dirty😂 jimney driver probably gets further than a fully kitted hilux in that sand. Great video💪🏻

    • @mattdubber
      @mattdubber  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nah all the Jimny jokes are just a bit of fun🤓 It was great having the Jimny there.

  • @chasethesunriseportugal
    @chasethesunriseportugal 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ja boet. When I lived in Canada, we'd do a guys camp every year, and we'd have to pack everything away before bed or the bears and other critters would make a right mess of the site. So we just kept everything we had in ready to go coolers or cold bags. Trash and left overs were burnt on the fire, cans and plastic were kept in a bag high on a tree. Luckily we never had any major hassles. Juslaaikit, I miss those days.

  • @gizzi4444
    @gizzi4444 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautifuly shot, edited and lovely music

  • @zakesseleka2756
    @zakesseleka2756 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stunning views!! Awesome content.

  • @johanneswehrmann
    @johanneswehrmann 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just what I needed on this peaceful Friday evening. 🙌🏼

  • @HuntandHookAdventures
    @HuntandHookAdventures 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Matt, jou video's is puik. Kan nie wag vir die volgende een nie.

  • @alicekenworthy9603
    @alicekenworthy9603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another exciting road trip into the beauty of Africa … seems like all your upgrades are being appreciated and enjoyed by you and Nicole .. 👍😊

  • @wwd7562
    @wwd7562 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been waiting for this video since winter...Thank you,awesome video

  • @devan_v
    @devan_v 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jimny representing! Looking forward to this series and the new setup 👌🏼

  • @JustinCaseSolarPower
    @JustinCaseSolarPower 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a good video mate. Wife and I enjoyed it. After The work we did on the rewiring of our camper trailer, we are heading out into outback Western Australia soon for a shakedown trip. Love wild camping in the outback. 😉👍

  • @maphirimutshutshu2128
    @maphirimutshutshu2128 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see the new series live ❤
    Beautiful

  • @iamgeoffandthisismystory
    @iamgeoffandthisismystory 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome episode 🤙🏻🇿🇦 looking forward to the next one for sure 💪🏻

  • @hanneliewiese3477
    @hanneliewiese3477 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovvvveeee your videos !!!

  • @stephanfourie5259
    @stephanfourie5259 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to see the actual trip, met you guys briefly at the Engen in Graaff-Reinet that Saterday morning when it all started

  • @charlsteyn3566
    @charlsteyn3566 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Matt, I usually take a spade and dig a small round hole (like a fire pit) for my fire on Verneukpan. Keeps the wind off the fire.

  • @josephmtsindula7256
    @josephmtsindula7256 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think am gonna love this channel

  • @wesselbotha3928
    @wesselbotha3928 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jackals at Rooiputs are next level! From that day I always take two pairs of plakkies

  • @McCoggueriisskyyss
    @McCoggueriisskyyss 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A fan from 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼

  • @outfishingagain
    @outfishingagain 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing content Matt!

  • @kevinallwright8660
    @kevinallwright8660 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    once again. THANKS.

  • @seanudal
    @seanudal 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would be interesting to see how well a Meshtastic system would work on this trip. Great footage.

  • @barthettema3727
    @barthettema3727 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Jimny Will go where all the big bakkies go and further

    • @qualityfun8304
      @qualityfun8304 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jimny!!

    • @barthettema3727
      @barthettema3727 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@qualityfun8304 spell check 🙈🙈🙈

    • @tristanhall5971
      @tristanhall5971 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As long as you carrying enough fuel 😅

    • @barthettema3727
      @barthettema3727 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tristanhall5971 it only takes 1 jerry can and you sorted.

  • @gopolanglekoto
    @gopolanglekoto หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful video and episode, Matt! ❤Just out of interest, how much does your vehicle weigh now after the modifications?

  • @deonekidwell
    @deonekidwell 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my trip is my dream

  • @4WheelingSA
    @4WheelingSA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Loved the way the interior of the Modcab came out! Those guys that did it for you should sell it! Quick question, coming from a setup that did not have air suspension and now one that has, do you have any negatives about it? I might consider it in the future, but I am always in 2 minds about it. Will it affect my wheel travel etc. (I have a Fortuner).

    • @mattdubber
      @mattdubber  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The only negative is that you lose some axle articulation. So your wheel travel will be reduced. I’m not sure that you would be able to carry enough weight on a fortuner to justify air bags to be honest! A normal suspension upgrade would make more sense.

    • @4WheelingSA
      @4WheelingSA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattdubber Yes, that is my concern as well in terms of loosing travel. The problem with my Fortuner is mostly when I tow (have a look at Fortuner, they all look up while towing), and this is with OME suspension. Will do a coil upgrade and see if that helps before looking at air helpers.

  • @moonbear1st
    @moonbear1st 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i spy a suzuki jimny in there how did that cope with the drive?

    • @AirArmsHuntingSA
      @AirArmsHuntingSA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Really well! Just didn’t have much capacity to carry fuel and luggage. Probably better suited to shorter trips but very capable nonetheless.

  • @carlogoertz8612
    @carlogoertz8612 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Matt. Love the memories, we also did this route. I want to ask you with regards to the camper. Does it seal tight enough to keep the dust out?

    • @mattdubber
      @mattdubber  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, extremely well sealed. You’ll see in later elisodes when we go through the fine riverbed dust, none gets in.

  • @LourensVanWyk-l9s
    @LourensVanWyk-l9s หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please give us the pin GPS way point where you camped on Verneukpan

  • @them0
    @them0 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ha ha, you said, "fork-off"

  • @johannvanschalkwyk2141
    @johannvanschalkwyk2141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That jacket at Rooiputs is known as “Nigel” :)

  • @markwinter7511
    @markwinter7511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For what it's worth. I'm not certain what tyre pressure you operate at but my experience is that airing down low whilst still on hard gravel with sharp stones results in punctures often of the nasty sidewall variety. Once you hit the sand then lowering pressure substantially becomes mandatory especially as conditions get more difficult with inclines, softness and the like.

    • @AirArmsHuntingSA
      @AirArmsHuntingSA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The pressures on gravel are not that low, not low enough for the sidewall to be exposed.

  • @billyflatt
    @billyflatt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What solar panel do you have on your roof?

  • @pauljansen6650
    @pauljansen6650 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt who did you book the Botswana parks though?
    Thanks bud

    • @lukekibble1705
      @lukekibble1705 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Botswana Footprints as well as DWNP.

  • @Zero95011
    @Zero95011 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahhh yesss! The madlad is back. Lekker!.❤🇿🇦👍🏿

  • @wwd7562
    @wwd7562 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks