You guys had a terrific time, thanks for the lovely memories, made my day .We were there for parts of December 2023 - January 2024. Very special to be in the Kruger itself, doesn't get better hey! Little tent, fantastic. We saw the biggest elephant I think in the whole park, biggest I've ever seen. I will never forget him. Marching down the middle of the road towards us just before sunset from at least a kilometer away, just kept coming getting bigger and bigger. We just sat and sat waiting till those ears came up and he tossed his mighty head around like he was going to charge, making himself as big as possible he trumpeted screaming loudly then turned off. Looked he was floating across that grass till he vanished. Heading to water I think and in a hurry. Even at a safe distance that thing was huge. Was so hot hot hot, right.
Thank you so much for the great comment! The park looks completely different that time of year, so green! We were also in the park during that time! Thanks again for the great comment!
@@RichardvanHaght The whole park was green, yah. So lovely to see. All the animals so content, fat and frisky, wonderful. We saw a lot of leopard, big males who didn't seem at all shy. With all those Impala calves around they were having a ball. I definitely choose the green over the dry park any day. Was still very hot, though.
From a birdlover here, I appreciate that you include them as well! One of my favorites things to do, is to go to the Kruger! Thank you for bringing the real Kruger experience to RUclips!❤
What a great video I have never gotten to make one of these trips, but your video was just fantastic. I felt like I was there. I especially loved all the bird sightings and how well you identified them I live in East Texas and my avid birdwatcher so I really enjoyed that part as well. I am amazed that you can ride around in your car. What a time you must have had thank you.😊🐆🐘🐃🦒
Driving around like this is the way I do my photography here in the Southern United States, but of course I don't see critters like that. I see mostly whitetail deer. Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing your amazing videos from the Kruger Park. My favourite place to visit on this planet. Haven’t been since 2014 and will be visiting for 9 nights in April with a pal of mine. Travelling from the Uk. Cant wait. Safe travels
Have only been to Namibia and Botswana up to now. Looks like I need to visit Krueger NP.❤ Though we have seen a lot of wildlife, but no Chetaas close up in the wild, no Honeybadger, no Serval...😢 . And Krueger seems to have it all. Thanks for sharing this wonderfull videos, esp. about Satara....
Well, you are both so lucky with the cats, and as ever you get some great birds - well done. We are there for about 6 weeks next January, so hopefully we have as much luck as you. That trip is especially to try and see birds, though there's plenty of other things to see. Thanks for another really interesting video!
Thanks Richard...this is how I want to do the Kruger National park. Not these rushed few hours drive they claim to be Safari. This is real Safari drive.
Very much enjoyed your video. Thank you for the tour of the Kruger National Park. Tell me, are those big concrete reservoirs out there to help bring water to the animals? I don't want to sound like a dumbbell but I would like to know. I've never been to Africa. It was always a dream but somehow life always gets in the way.
Great video Richard. It must have been hot camping in your tent? We always caravaned in winter. Loved the music. Not loud thumping like some idiots and also when you spoke none at all, which is how it should be. Man but you guys saw lions. Yes Satara is definitely the camp for lions, especially S100. We haven't been since 2018 after many years of going there. Retired now. Hope you youngsters have many more years of going there.
Hi Neil thank you for the kind comment! Yes it was hot camping with the dome tent but evening temperatures were cool and pleasant, so we tried to avoid the campsite as much as possible during the day. Especially during the summer months! We were very lucky with the lions I’ve been to Satara before where I’ve had only distant visuals… You are right the S100 is definitely the place for lions in that area! They seem to love the N’wanetsi River that meanders next to the road! I hope you get back to Satara soon, it’s definitely one of the most special places in the Kruger. There are many special memories from visits to the camp over the years. Again thank you for the comment Neil, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Nice to meet you!
You guys were incredibly lucky... and to have so few cars around your sightings is pretty much unheard of. Amazing quality footage. I'd love to know what camera/s you were using.
Great video. I watch Edward Bath and 4x4ventures for their wildlife videos in Southern Africa and your channel popped up as suggested. Great videos and great content. Subscribed and I still have not watched all your videos yet. Cheers from the United States. Love your content and the channel.
What an awesome channel .. such a cool couple .. I am a new subscriber , who wouldn’t want not to be .. such a well presented video .. nice work your two 👌🏻👏👏
Awesome video! My wife and I are also wildlife enthusiasts and we have been itching to visit Kruger. Can you perhaps do a video on how much you budget for a trip. Keep up the great content!!
Hi thank you for watching and enjoying the video! These were 1 night stays and we were camping which is R450 per night. If you have other questions just ask me.
Hi guys and thank you for the amazing advent you are taking us on. We are planning a 2 year southern African trip and just want to know what cameras you are using please?
Ellie's are my favourite African Animal, then the African Grey Parrot, not to keen on big cats,lions, or crocs, other the that great video, oh forgot Black Mambas 👍🏻❤️
Enjoyed your video, commentary and written bird names. I recently visited Africa and Kruger Park. Such a PRIVILEGE to view these amazing animals in their natural environment. Didn't get to see all the big five unfortunately, so double loved your clips viewing the ones that were elusive on my visit.
Hi Richard , this was a bumper edition ! Lions everywhere and all the beautiful birds. The reservoir with all the lions lying around sleeping in the shade , where is it ? Somewhere near Skukuza? Busy planning our trip in a months time and wondering about staying at Skukuza. So many say it’s too busy but I do believe the sightings are very good along the river
Brilliant. You have seen many lions. I visited Serengeti national park last year and saw more than 45 Lions, May I know the camera gears you are using ?
Hi Dennis thank you for the great comment! Wow that’s amazing! I would love to visit the Serengeti one day! Have you been to the Kruger NP before? I use a canon Eos r and 100-400mm lens, gear from 2018.
@@RichardvanHaght Thanks mate. Never visited Southern part of Africa. It is in my list to visit Vic Falls, Okavango delta and Kruger NP. This is a dream trip for me. I hope it will come true one day :)
Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate the input! I will work on it going forward I am very grateful for the feedback you have given me! Thank you! Cheers!
Ok I need to know your secret: how on earth are you spotting so many owls? Definitely going to use the same trick of checking for night life in the camps aftwr sunset. Seems like it's worth the effort.
Beautiful video. But the best of all would be to let the animals there without disturbing them. So if you really love these animals do not go there and give them the rest they deserve.
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I grew up in Kruger park. And it's the best experience ever! Still want to write a book. Cause the experiences I had, was exceptional!!
Thank you! Let me know if you write the book!
I so appreciate you naming all the birds. It helps immensely!
I'm so glad!
I want to thank you for your lovely idea and good sightings I enjoy your commentary and info on all the birds as well as the big game. I enjoy it all
Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
You guys had a terrific time, thanks for the lovely memories, made my day .We were there for parts of December 2023 - January 2024. Very special to be in the Kruger itself, doesn't get better hey! Little tent, fantastic. We saw the biggest elephant I think in the whole park, biggest I've ever seen. I will never forget him. Marching down the middle of the road towards us just before sunset from at least a kilometer away, just kept coming getting bigger and bigger. We just sat and sat waiting till those ears came up and he tossed his mighty head around like he was going to charge, making himself as big as possible he trumpeted screaming loudly then turned off. Looked he was floating across that grass till he vanished. Heading to water I think and in a hurry. Even at a safe distance that thing was huge. Was so hot hot hot, right.
Thank you so much for the great comment! The park looks completely different that time of year, so green! We were also in the park during that time!
Thanks again for the great comment!
@@RichardvanHaght The whole park was green, yah. So lovely to see. All the animals so content, fat and frisky, wonderful. We saw a lot of leopard, big males who didn't seem at all shy. With all those Impala calves around they were having a ball. I definitely choose the green over the dry park any day. Was still very hot, though.
You guys are big cat magnets. Great videography as well.
Rob thank you so much for the awesome comment, we were so lucky! I’ve been keeping an eye out for you in the park!
Super Super hat man keine angst❤
From a birdlover here, I appreciate that you include them as well! One of my favorites things to do, is to go to the Kruger! Thank you for bringing the real Kruger experience to RUclips!❤
Thank you for watching and for the kind comment! Glad you enjoyed the video! Nice to meet a fellow Kruger lover!
Richard, it is awesome that you identify the bird species. I have been to Kruger and am a birder, so thanks
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Love making these memories with you ❤️🦁
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Thanks for taking us to the Kruger
Our pleasure! Thank you for joining us!
Thank you for the awesome video, living in Australia we can only dream of visiting the Kruger Park again one day, thanks so much
Thank you for the comment Peter! Glad I could bring the Kruger to you with this video! I hope you get to return to the park one day!
@@RichardvanHaghtOn my bucket list
What a great video I have never gotten to make one of these trips, but your video was just fantastic. I felt like I was there. I especially loved all the bird sightings and how well you identified them I live in East Texas and my avid birdwatcher so I really enjoyed that part as well. I am amazed that you can ride around in your car. What a time you must have had thank you.😊🐆🐘🐃🦒
Thank you so much for the comment! I’m so glad that we could bring the Kruger Park to you! There is really no place on earth like the Kruger Park!
You put a smile on my face 🤗😊 thank you🦁🦁🦁🦁
Im glad you enjoyed the video!
@@RichardvanHaght thank you so much pls keep them save 😊 enjoy the rest off the day🦋
Sending it to my son in USA for his birthday today. He loves this lifestyle
Happy birthday to your son I hope he enjoys his day!
The Kruger never disappoints. Keep up the fun videos
Never ever! thank you so much!
The most wonderful place on earth. I lived for three years on the fence line. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
That’s amazing! I bet you had some unreal sightings!?
A nice watch, clearly the lions were waiting for you guys! Enjoyed watching
Thanks for watching Mav! I really enjoyed your videos from Shingwedzi!
Great video, it's so nice to see someone filming these amazing animals and not shooting them like a lot of video's.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Driving around like this is the way I do my photography here in the Southern United States, but of course I don't see critters like that. I see mostly whitetail deer. Thanks so much!
Thanks for the great comment! You need to visit the Kruger!
I 9nly discovered your videos a couple of days ago an now I can enjoy them with you. Just love the close up experience ❤
Glad you like them!
Simply incredible!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😝😝
Thank you so much 😀
How lucky you are！！have been to kruger twice, never seen leopard & cheetah! Very nice filming
Thank you very much for watching!
Thank you for sharing your amazing videos from the Kruger Park. My favourite place to visit on this planet. Haven’t been since 2014 and will be visiting for 9 nights in April with a pal of mine. Travelling from the Uk. Cant wait. Safe travels
Glad you enjoyed it! You’re going to have the best time on your trip!
I like very much how you provide the names of the different bird species. Nicely done.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the comment!
Great episode showcasing the magic of Kruger
Quite eary seeing Skakuza that empty😅
We couldn’t believe it, choosing our own campsite at Skukuza 😂
Fantastic video, sightings and clear speech. Thanks for sharing🎉
Thank you for watching and for the great comment!
You are such a sweet couple, love your videos and your communication, always with respect and dignity.
Thank you so much, this comment means a lot to us!
Animals are not afraid of cars.Fantastic
Thank you for watching!
Prachtig gefilmd Richard, dank je wel.
Thank you so much!!
Beautifully done videos, many thanks!
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
Love your videos.
Thank you!
Have only been to Namibia and Botswana up to now. Looks like I need to visit Krueger NP.❤ Though we have seen a lot of wildlife, but no Chetaas close up in the wild, no Honeybadger, no Serval...😢 . And Krueger seems to have it all. Thanks for sharing this wonderfull videos, esp. about Satara....
You need to get to the Kruger!
Fantastic video once again! Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for supporting the channel!
These are such beautiful sightings!
Thank you for watching and for the kind comment!
Well, you are both so lucky with the cats, and as ever you get some great birds - well done. We are there for about 6 weeks next January, so hopefully we have as much luck as you. That trip is especially to try and see birds, though there's plenty of other things to see.
Thanks for another really interesting video!
I’m sure you will see plenty of birds! 6 weeks is perfect you will have many many special sightings! Thank you for watching!
Well done on the fab lion sightings
Thank you for watching! Appreciate the kind comment, we were very lucky with the sightings!
Thanks Richard...this is how I want to do the Kruger National park. Not these rushed few hours drive they claim to be Safari. This is real Safari drive.
Thank you so much! In my opinion this is the best way to do the Kruger. Especially camping and hearing the sounds of the bushveld at night!
Very much enjoyed your video. Thank you for the tour of the Kruger National Park. Tell me, are those big concrete reservoirs out there to help bring water to the animals? I don't want to sound like a dumbbell but I would like to know. I've never been to Africa. It was always a dream but somehow life always gets in the way.
Yes they are used to supply the animals with water! I hope you get to visit Africa one day!
Great video , you certainly saw plenty of lions !
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! We were lucky!
Absolutely an amazing video
Thank you very much for the kind comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks these I would have never been able to see because I've never been to The Kruger.
I hope you get to go one day!
Your videos are fabulous. I prefer background bush noises to incidental music. Well done!😊
Thanks so much for watching!
Super video....thanks for sharing your adventures 😊
Glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching!
Very nice pics ❤❤❤
Thank you so very much
Excellent video 😊❤
Thanks for the watching!
Love your videos guys. Kruger-holics ourselves
Thank you so much!
Great video Richard. It must have been hot camping in your tent? We always caravaned in winter. Loved the music. Not loud thumping like some idiots and also when you spoke none at all, which is how it should be. Man but you guys saw lions. Yes Satara is definitely the camp for lions, especially S100. We haven't been since 2018 after many years of going there. Retired now. Hope you youngsters have many more years of going there.
Hi Neil thank you for the kind comment! Yes it was hot camping with the dome tent but evening temperatures were cool and pleasant, so we tried to avoid the campsite as much as possible during the day. Especially during the summer months! We were very lucky with the lions I’ve been to Satara before where I’ve had only distant visuals… You are right the S100 is definitely the place for lions in that area! They seem to love the N’wanetsi River that meanders next to the road! I hope you get back to Satara soon, it’s definitely one of the most special places in the Kruger. There are many special memories from visits to the camp over the years. Again thank you for the comment Neil, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Nice to meet you!
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Your videos always make me miss home to much mate.
Cheers Shaun you legend! It's a sign to start planning your next trip!
Hahaha, I'm home in November mate, cant come soon enough. 👍🏼🇿🇦@RichardvanHaght
You guys were incredibly lucky... and to have so few cars around your sightings is pretty much unheard of. Amazing quality footage. I'd love to know what camera/s you were using.
We try our best to avoid the traffic as much as possible, the videos are filmed with a canon 100-400mm and eos r
Great sightings mate!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
These video's are so cool thank you so much
Thank you so much for watching and I’m glad you enjoy them!
Great video. I watch Edward Bath and 4x4ventures for their wildlife videos in Southern Africa and your channel popped up as suggested.
Great videos and great content. Subscribed and I still have not watched all your videos yet.
Cheers from the United States. Love your content and the channel.
Thanks for joining, there are plenty of videos to come! I really appreciate the great comment!
Awesome video! I am interested what time where you there in January?
Hi there thank you for the comment! We were at malelane camp on the 13th of Jan!
What an awesome channel .. such a cool couple .. I am a new subscriber , who wouldn’t want not to be .. such a well presented video .. nice work your two 👌🏻👏👏
Thank you so much! Comments like this mean so much to us!!
Awesome video! My wife and I are also wildlife enthusiasts and we have been itching to visit Kruger. Can you perhaps do a video on how much you budget for a trip. Keep up the great content!!
Hi thank you for watching and enjoying the video! These were 1 night stays and we were camping which is R450 per night. If you have other questions just ask me.
Hi guys and thank you for the amazing advent you are taking us on. We are planning a 2 year southern African trip and just want to know what cameras you are using please?
Thanks for joining us! We use a Canon Eos R! Enjoy your trip!
Ellie's are my favourite African Animal, then the African Grey Parrot, not to keen on big cats,lions, or crocs, other the that great video, oh forgot Black Mambas 👍🏻❤️
You don't like black mambas?
I believe they are snakes, or maybe got spelling wrong. 😱🪱@@RichardvanHaght
Snakes, 😱🪱@@RichardvanHaght
Thank you❤ we're going in August. Can't wait😅
Enjoy it! Thank you for watching!
Great time to go. Cooler and much less bush = more animal sightings
Yes it is very nice when the temperatures are lower the animals stay active for longer!
I don’t know how you stood all the excitement!!., were you afraid in a tent with all the dangerous snakes!! I’m more afraid of them than the animals ❤
It was very very exciting!! No we aren’t afraid of the snakes, we look out for them but hardly ever see them around the camps..
@@RichardvanHaght , of thank God! I thought they were all over! This film is spectacular. I know you have wyci
Enjoyed your video, commentary and written bird names. I recently visited Africa and Kruger Park. Such a PRIVILEGE to view these amazing animals in their natural environment. Didn't get to see all the big five unfortunately, so double loved your clips viewing the ones that were elusive on my visit.
Nice video taken
Thank you!
Hi Richard , this was a bumper edition ! Lions everywhere and all the beautiful birds. The reservoir with all the lions lying around sleeping in the shade , where is it ? Somewhere near Skukuza? Busy planning our trip in a months time and wondering about staying at Skukuza. So many say it’s too busy but I do believe the sightings are very good along the river
Glad you enjoyed it! Those lions were just north after Tshokwane heading towards Satara! Thank you for watching!
Счастливые люди!
Thank you for watching!
Great quality videos. What type of camera are you using?
Thank you I am using a canon eos r
Good one.
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello, great footage! R u near Kevin Richardson sanctuary on fringe of kruger?Tina usa
No I'm not, Tina.
Nice video 👌
Thank you so much 😀
Brilliant. You have seen many lions. I visited Serengeti national park last year and saw more than 45 Lions, May I know the camera gears you are using ?
Hi Dennis thank you for the great comment! Wow that’s amazing! I would love to visit the Serengeti one day! Have you been to the Kruger NP before? I use a canon Eos r and 100-400mm lens, gear from 2018.
@@RichardvanHaght Thanks mate. Never visited Southern part of Africa. It is in my list to visit Vic Falls, Okavango delta and Kruger NP. This is a dream trip for me. I hope it will come true one day :)
Wonderful videos ! What is that bird in the background making that sound?
It is a Rattling Cisticola
Just Subbed! 👌🤙 Just one comment .The Incidental music kind of Retracts from the Sound of the Wild and your lovely Photography. 🤘💯
Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate the input! I will work on it going forward I am very grateful for the feedback you have given me! Thank you! Cheers!
Hii hope you well can u guide me the area of kruger where I see all that animal tiger lion Rayno lapared and etc
Hi, please send me an email on vanhaghtrichard@gmail.com
Thnx for your rply
Ok I need to know your secret: how on earth are you spotting so many owls?
Definitely going to use the same trick of checking for night life in the camps aftwr sunset. Seems like it's worth the effort.
I am constantly on the lookout for owls, whether that is in camp or out on game drives. Hope you find some!
😢what beautiful filming. I hope you never film a kill.
Thank you!!!
Who composed the music?
Epidemic sound
I don't mind the back ground music in between the bird song.😅
Thank you!
First time watching your channel, love it, i subscribed. One observation though, the music was overpowering at times, it would be better with less.
Thank you so much for subscribing and for your feedback, I will try to make the music less loud in future videos!
Which animal do you think is the star of the park?
Generally I think leopards and lions are the most sought after mammals by visitors.
I will be the guy in your rear view mirror while you track down the cats. Still waiting for my video head - now only due sometime in July.
I look forward to this day Rob! That’s great let me know once you get it!
You make a lovely couple!
Thank you and thank you for watching!
How do you do it!!!!?
Thanks for watching!
Lion magnet 🎉
Sometimes you get lucky 😂😂
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
Que j aimerais visiter l Afrique du Sud et voir ce magnifique parc
Thank you so much for watching this is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the world!
Nice vid. You get a like-and-subscribe.
Thanks for the kind comment and for the sub!
good location
Very good location!
Were you showing your hot drink to the lioness ?
Haha no it was too early to share any coffee 😂
you are from my friend
better than nat geo
Thanks so much, that truly means a lot!
how are you my friend I am Bangladesh
Good thank you, nice to meet you my friend!
Can you label the antelope and other ungulants.
Thanks for the suggestion!
I wouldn't say I liked the added artificial music added. Nature is enough music.
Thanks for watching!
I agree about the music.
I appreciate the feedback, thank you!
I agree
Bush babies!!
Em 15 minutos você vê o rei leão 🦁 magnífico 👑 só que ele têm sigratizes de batalha
Thank you yes we were very lucky with our sightings!
Beautiful video. But the best of all would be to let the animals there without disturbing them. So if you really love these animals do not go there and give them the rest they deserve.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for watching!
Great video, but please stop with the annoying music.
Thanks for watching Gillian.