Overlanding Botswana |EP 5| - Khwai Magotho - epic 4x4 river crossings

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
  • In this episode we make our way to the khwai region. The Moremi Game Reserve blew us away but we still have a good days drive to exit the reserve!
    We wake up at Third Bridge and make our way to Magotho campsite.
    This drive is an adventure on a whole other level - we face many water crossings, some so deep we almost submerge the vehicles to the max.
    We also navigate a section where our 79 series land cruiser started sinking in a waterhole - water entered the vehicle and caused everyones stress levels to raise through the roof!!
    What an epic trip this is.. amazing wildlife plus the opportunity to put our offroad rigs through their paces and really engage 4x4!
    The Suzuki Jimny, Amarok and Fortuner prove that they are just as worthy as a Cruiser to be called Conquerors of Africa!!
    Overlanding through Botswana just remains one of the most spectacular things you can do on planet earth!!

Комментарии • 81

  • @troopyinafrica
    @troopyinafrica 11 месяцев назад +1

    Had to do watch again and heard the tough dog dude (Darrel) say “..are you ok my love…” and she snaps back “…don’t call me my love…” 😂. PS times like this I love that the Troopy comes with vinyl.

  • @hezekiahcharles6754
    @hezekiahcharles6754 Год назад +2

    that Jimny is amazing....

  • @damianmcdonagh7908
    @damianmcdonagh7908 Год назад +7

    Great video thanks for posting. I did a two week self drive camping safari in Namibia in October. I'm hoping to visit Botswana in 2024. Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      I cannot recommend Botswana enough!! 😊😊

    • @gaonelobelo9114
      @gaonelobelo9114 Год назад

      Hahaha, rope me in your adventure and will be very epic🤭😂

  • @patley1600
    @patley1600 Год назад +4

    Thanks for sharing. "AWESOME"- Great shots. Watched it 3 times over and will watch again. 💘💞

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +1

      Ahhh day maker!! Really appreciate it!! This was a really adventurous section of the journey!! 😊

  • @paulw9293
    @paulw9293 Год назад +4

    So good to see this - as we've mentioned to many SA folks, it's fascinating for us Aussies to see how similar the scenery is, yet obviously your wildlife is something else! We're so grateful to you all for taking the trouble to capture your adventures for us! All the best from the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Australia 👍✌️🙌🙏

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +2

      Thanks Paul!! I know - there is so much that is the same but each country has something that makes it stand out!! You guys have got beaches we can only dream about exploring and camping at!!
      Thanks for the positive feedback, really means so much and we really appreciate it!! Hoping one day we get to come explore Australia for a few months!!

    • @gaonelobelo9114
      @gaonelobelo9114 Год назад

      Noooo, nowhere similar to Aussie. There is wild animals all over and the predators they wanna see unfortunately they can see them and they can not because of engine noises. But otherwise the roads maybe similar to Aussie only along the coastal areas.

  • @Goose_JB74
    @Goose_JB74 Год назад +3

    Bud good save on the car and i hope all good. Amazing adventure and thanks for the sharing 😊

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      Thanks bud!! What an adrenaline rush!! Awesome having you here bud!!

  • @lyle1234de
    @lyle1234de Год назад +3

    Wow epic , what a beautiful time you guys had .

  • @bosman_masedi3410
    @bosman_masedi3410 Год назад +2

    Watching from Maun.... Awesome adventure Mr Gunnland 👌👌👌❤

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      YOU LEGEND!!! So awesome having you here with us!! 😊

  • @blessingnyathi3751
    @blessingnyathi3751 Год назад +2

    That rumbling of a V8 🔥🔥

  • @russsafari
    @russsafari Год назад +2

    Excellent ! well done ! Good information about ablutions and showers - keep it coming ! Safe travels !

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      Hey legends!! Thanks so much!! Appreciate the positive support so much! This series is almost coming to an end and then we’re off to start a new one 😊

  • @gaonelobelo9114
    @gaonelobelo9114 Год назад +1

    Ooooh Kenny, you and that crew are so damn cool…I love how you scout with that V8 beast…and the little Suzuki is a smart tough little nut to crack. Still to get stuck…😅😅😅. Don’t beat yourself about that stunt you pulled of drowning. It’s what makes the adventure worthwhile. I love my country so much and have been there several times but never take the water crossings 😂😂🙏🏾. You make the beautiful adventures guys🫡✌🏽💪🏽

  • @pjobe
    @pjobe Месяц назад

    28:00. “Don’t call me my love”😂

  • @lewychiks
    @lewychiks Год назад +2

    This was an epic episode.

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      Thanks so much!! Really happy that you guys got to enjoy this Botswana trip with us!!

  • @bombie999
    @bombie999 Год назад

    You gave me inspiration

  • @troopyinafrica
    @troopyinafrica Год назад +4

    Looks like you guys have been lucky to tour with an epic bunch of guys👌
    This really has been an epic series. I have truly loved it and looking forward to one day being able to go myself.

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +1

      These trips are so amazing when the group clicks!! We were so lucky - everyone got along so well!!
      I say start your engines and go 😉
      Thanks so much for the support and watching our channel!!

  • @thebuffalooverlander
    @thebuffalooverlander Год назад +2

    Just EPIC

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +1

      Thanks bud!! The Moremi really exceeded every expectation! Can’t wait to be back there!

    • @thebuffalooverlander
      @thebuffalooverlander Год назад

      @@GunnlandExplores I’m heading up in August 🙌👏

  • @haroldtonydube4566
    @haroldtonydube4566 Год назад +2

    Waaaooo. I truly love this. BW is nice and will not disappoint you. Enjoy your trip guys. ✌️✌️✌️👌👍

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +1

      Botswana is just superb!! Thanks, we had an incredible trip

  • @melanieannandale2926
    @melanieannandale2926 Год назад +1

    Awsome...thank you for shareing with us.

  • @wbrianna27
    @wbrianna27 Год назад +2

    Eiash, bow that was an epic water crossing or two 😂

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      Definitely had the adrenaline pumping in the vehicles 😊

  • @thehoofman8592
    @thehoofman8592 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome

  • @frankkusel4768
    @frankkusel4768 Год назад +2

    This is an absolutely great adventure you are taking us on. Thank you so much for sharing! (I would have loved to see how the Jimny handled that knarly place where you got stuck)

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +1

      So stoked that you are enjoying it!! The Jimny did the smart thing and back tracked a little bit 😊

  • @drup2013
    @drup2013 Год назад +2

    Damn!! You are brave, I wouldn't have gone in the second time.. 😂😂 Great adventure though, thanks for tagging us along 👌

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      Need to be conqueror’s haha Thanks for watching!!!

  • @aadildhooma6689
    @aadildhooma6689 Год назад +1

    Love the videos.
    Thanks guys

  • @hezekiahcharles6754
    @hezekiahcharles6754 Год назад +1

    Man, your camera shots are crazy.....👌

  • @SakkieBul
    @SakkieBul Год назад

    Baie goed gewees dankie , Die Amarok lyk my ,was die BAAS daar

  • @Apocryph0n.
    @Apocryph0n. Год назад

    What a great series. Also, the silent hero for me is that Jimny, that just goes and goes and goes. Love that tiny little shoebox :) Also your videography and the fact that the videos show so much of the driving... you really make amazing content! Thank you so much!

  • @hyltonleaf-wright4298
    @hyltonleaf-wright4298 Год назад

    Just back and saw some big crocs between where you crossed and Magotho camp area.

  • @CasperLabuschagne
    @CasperLabuschagne Год назад +1

    Those water-crossings make the Moremi a place where not many Jimnys will ever venture. Though there have been one or two over the years.
    EDIT I am surprised to spot a Jimny drying out right at the end of the video and in my experience dry out is what a Jimny will have to do if goes through water deeper than the top of the wheel-wells unless one is going to first seal a number of spots on the chassis and cabin,.

  • @tiisetsothaele0
    @tiisetsothaele0 Год назад

    absolutely love the series, keep them coming ❤❤

  • @ExploreLifeWithUs
    @ExploreLifeWithUs Год назад

    Very nice and exciting travels! Subscribing for more! :D

  • @SeoroWarrenPapana-sp3md
    @SeoroWarrenPapana-sp3md Год назад

    Suweeeeeeet❤❤❤Big fan..Took a pic last month with Touch Dog at the car show in Gaborone💪🏾..Sweet rides and set up🔥🔥🔥

  • @karanjhajj508
    @karanjhajj508 Год назад

    Yo what a great episode! So glad you were out quick, thanks for capturing so much I know how stressful that can be. The shot 19mins 51sec in needs to go on a t-shirt bro. The best!

  • @DieVoorieJB74Jimny
    @DieVoorieJB74Jimny Год назад +3

    Die avontuur was awesome 💪😎gewees maar ek kan dink bietjie senuwee tergend met die water crosing😳😂

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      Dit was regtig amazing!! Lekker ons getoets maar ons het gewen 🔥🔥

    • @DieVoorieJB74Jimny
      @DieVoorieJB74Jimny Год назад +1

      Ek sal julle goed glo dit was awesome gewees maar die cruiser is n yster van machine eks bly hyt geen skade gekry nie ek stem julle was aan die brand 💪😎🤙aan houer wen ek love julle avonture

  • @MoremogoloKeowetse-bw2ns
    @MoremogoloKeowetse-bw2ns Год назад

    ❤❤❤love safari life.

  • @herminiodequeiros9611
    @herminiodequeiros9611 Год назад

    Epic ❤❤❤

  • @shaunmoller2997
    @shaunmoller2997 Год назад

    Wat n view terwyl julle brance eet ,die content is van so aard ek voel ek is saam julle in hierdie flippen nice toer n ou moet so op jou hoede wees met water crossings daai Cruser.van jou is a beast daai sand paaie epic dis asof die olifante groter is as die in oom paul se tuin

  • @LaniSimelane
    @LaniSimelane Год назад +1

    ❤ love the video … safety belts 🤔

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +1

      I try my best with that seatbelt thing hahaha

    • @LaniSimelane
      @LaniSimelane Год назад +1

      @@GunnlandExplores don’t ever scare us like that by sinking that beast 😅

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      @@LaniSimelane hahahaha 😂

  • @teddybowane6963
    @teddybowane6963 Год назад

    Nice guys

  • @gaonelobelo9114
    @gaonelobelo9114 Год назад

    And Kenny be careful how you jump into the pools like that, crocs maybe lagging around

  • @miguelsmith1779
    @miguelsmith1779 Год назад +1

    Ek like die cruiser die meeste. #TOYOTA

  • @Craigslistmist
    @Craigslistmist 9 месяцев назад

    really like ur videos. May I ask what camera/lens do u use, and if u use any gimbal for stablization? Might be cool to make a video of your camera set u use for safaris one day?

  • @SteveNuns
    @SteveNuns Год назад +2

    Yoh, glad that wasn’t me. I felt for you and glad you got out of the bog so quickly. But I have to know: did you walk it before you did it the second time - albeit a different line? Another great video. Thank you.

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +2

      It was an adrenaline rush of note haha luckily it wasn’t so bad! Yes, Kenny and I went and checked the second line out 😊😊

    • @oaitsemoremi5657
      @oaitsemoremi5657 Год назад +2

      Yah they both did walk it before attempting for the second time 16:49

    • @SteveNuns
      @SteveNuns Год назад

      @@oaitsemoremi5657 sorry, yes I saw that - just didn’t click that that was the line they were going to take - my bad.

  • @engloai87
    @engloai87 Год назад

    Im following you bro keep it up and proud wt u did.
    Im from Saudi Arabia and you are most welcome if u are planning to visit us.

  • @MompatiKeabetswe
    @MompatiKeabetswe Год назад

    Hello, Mompati here. Me and a group of guys, maybe 3 or 4 cars would like to plan a trip with you in 2024. Would this be ok with you?
    I like the family vibe, so all in the group will be with family.

  • @konradandrag845
    @konradandrag845 9 месяцев назад

    Just asking is there a risk of crocs in those pools when walking through them?

  • @danievniekerk
    @danievniekerk Год назад +1

    Dankie

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад +1

      Net ‘n plesier, hoop julle het dit geniet!!

    • @danievniekerk
      @danievniekerk Год назад

      Ons bly in Botswana kamp baie
      Maar geniet dit net soveel om te kyk hoe ander dit
      Weereens dankie

  • @PhillipGrobler
    @PhillipGrobler Год назад +1

    would it have been possible to avoid the water crossings ? Or where they on the main access roads ?

    • @GunnlandExplores
      @GunnlandExplores  Год назад

      I think you might have missed it? Actually have no idea, have not driven the main access road before

  • @damianmcdonagh7908
    @damianmcdonagh7908 Год назад

    7:28 Afrikaans. I tried to learn some in Namibia. Did you use Tracks4Africa?

  • @user-po7ib8st5n
    @user-po7ib8st5n 7 месяцев назад

    Way too much dramatizing but enjoy