Absolutely wonderful videos. 60 days until we pick up a 4WD in Johannesburg and drive to Gonarezhou and then Mana Pools. Your videos have provided so much information for our pre-trip planning and getting our excitement levels up. Big thank you for making and posting there wonderful videos.
Bruce thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 I’m Zimbabwean and soon want to go back home and enjoy all that beautiful scenery I will definitely need a good car and your advice will be welcome for a good 4X4 that l should buy to enjoy the travels in the bushes and parks of Zimbabwe
@@OverlandingwithBruce you will help me through as not sure I do not want to ship a car from here so would rather l buy it nearer home I will check all you videos and tell you which car l fancy Thanks for your reply
Thanks very much Brian. So happy you enjoyed it also especially with your Overlanding experience. All the best and thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you Anoop. Ryan will be releasing his soon so watch out for that. He is far more professional than I am so I’m sure it’s going to be “next level” as he would say. 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Bruce, thank you for very interesting videos! I would really like to see the drawer system in your Defender, and while you at it an update on the rest of your equipment!
Thank you for watching. I’ve been asked by a few people to do a walk around of the Defender but wasn’t sure if I should. I will come up with something and share Thank you for the suggestion and support
Hi Bruce! I like how you passionately narrate your Zimbabwean journeys (and other episodes detailing other places as well). Despite the numerous documented challenges bedeviling our nation, you choose to focus mainly on the vast potential this country has. Indeed you were born in Zimbabwe! Being in the diaspora, this is the closest one can go home after some time...lol! I hope you will go back to visit all the other amazing places,...looking forward to the next amazing episode, I am now an avid follower!
Thanks very much Mukuru. I’m not a politician and I think everyone has enough media focusing on the negatives, because that’s what they do. I tell it as I see it and am not influenced by anyone except the people I meet along the way. So it’s well done to the Zimbabwean people for making me feel welcome and being so positive despite the hardships. I can not wait to go back and in fact if I hadn’t already paid for my trip to Botswana next month, I would be in Zimbabwe. Thank you for your comments and support.
@@OverlandingwithBruce that was when it was the bread basket of Africa unfortunately Mogabe and his merry men have mad it the basket case of Africa hopefully it will improve in the future. Unfortunately SA is on the same destructive path.
@@craignorris126 of course one of my favourites. Ryan has also made his first video on the trip and in his words it’s “next level”. Hope you have seen it Thanks again Craig.
hello guys. mana pools is the wildest park left in africa, besides matusadona, and perhaps the last one in the whole world. glad to know that you can showcase it to the world this way. as a native of this land, literally, we love it and respect it. we welcome the world to mana pools, the 4 pools with great history of the tonga people. welcome home, to mana pools.
Matusadona is pretty incredible and it's getting plenty of investment with way better road access. Visited at the height of the pandemic and it was special. I hear Chazarira next door is getting some love too. The whole area from Vic Falls through Binga upwards across the escarpment is very much unspoilt. The historical lands of the tonga people are blessed.
Loved every minute of this episode. Taking me back to my homeland. Breathtaking views, down to earth travel, beautiful people and such a warm welcome all the way ❤️🇿🇼❤️ thank you for showing the true Zimbabwe 🥰
Thanks for sharing your trip! Really appreciate all the effort it must take to put these videos together. Travel safe! Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers mate
Tatenda Bruce and the lads .. best time to see an abundance of wildlife at mana is August/September.. that’s when there is little standing water inland so the wildlife then are forced to the flood plain in search of water and they feast off the Albida pods which start dropping off in August onwards. I will be there first week of August and looking forward to it .. Gods heaven on earth “ it’s wild .. it’s natural and seems untouched as it is .. I am happy to sacrifice the comforts like running hot water etc for the views and that river is like nothing you will find around Africa. Thanks guys for enjoying this wonderful country. Top blog .. looking forward seeing more of your adventures soon . Stay well Shamwari 🙏🏻👍
@@OverlandingwithBruce thanks Bruce .. my trip was spectacular as always.. those red orange sunsets where insane in August of 2022 . I am going back in August this year again 2023 … so excited! Hope you are well .. and Ryan and all the lads you have on your channel! Hamba gashle 🙏🏻
@@rhodesia1578 nothing quite like a sunset in Mana. I will be down river from Mana next week. Leaving on Friday. I’m even going to try and catch a fish again 😂 can’t wait. All the best
@@OverlandingwithBruce good luck with the tiger fish hunt… try fishing off the corner where vundu camp is situated .. it’s got a beautiful view looking straight upstream looking towards chirundu ! The water is deep there and fast moving.
aaaah BRUCE!!! The scenery of Mana Pools is truly amazing, I personally havent been there but watching from your eyes, from your perspective was truly breathe taking!!! thank you I am totally looking forward to the next episode and many more adventures. Good to know you were born here a true son of the soil.
Thanks very much mate. Zimbabwe is my new favourite destination and I have two trips planned for there already. Watch this space Thanks for watching and commenting
From 5:26 - 11:19 you should have been sipping a Zambezi Lager, a proudly Zimbabwean Premium Lager , sitting along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.
Unfortunately it’s not always possible because if cars idling, people talking etc but I do try as much as possible to keep background natural sounds. Thank you Andre for the comment and support
Thanks for sharing Bruce .You are so right by saying you don't have a word to describe the place .It is such a wonderful creation by our" God all mighty"
Thanks so much For watching again David. I’m still jealous about your colour. The wait is going to be worth it. Thank you for watching again and all the best down under mate
Another enjoyable video👊🏽… agree, Tapiwa is a legend… good news for him is he has been promoted and now based at Kariba🙌🏽. No doubt though, whoever takes his place will be just as awesome!
I love how authentic you are. Btw Ryan is absolutely right, you fix Beit Bridge border then a lot changes. That border is a nightmare in peak season, otherwise there's nothing else to worry about. Zimbabwe has always been beautiful, and I do believe it's "open for business". I got to visit again with my family, they've never been there.
Best Bridge has been fixed on the Zim side and is much better than it was. It's quite impressive but there is still too much back and forth that is needed making it very inefficient. I wish they could do a border post like between the USA and Mexico. That would change everything. Thank you for watching.
You can take prophylactics for malaria but I didn’t find it too bad. I did get eaten by what I think was sand flees while there though. I would suggest you speak to your doctor for the best solutions Thank you for watching and commenting
Great video. I stayed at a community campsite just outside Lower Zambezi NP in Zambia (2004), and have wanted to go to Mana Pools ever since. Hopefully one day!
Thank you very much Bruce. Excellent video and excellent presentation. I would say you are next level and I just loved your presentation and you travelled with super travelling companions. All the best so looking forward to your Matobo trip. Togwana Dam and Inanke Cave are two epic places to visit in the Matobo hills. The walk to Inanke is hard but pleasant in Winter with no Mopani Flies! Maybe try hook up with Frankie Kay and Paul Hubbard when in Bulawayo, and for a good place to rest a bit when you get to Bulawayo, for a lovely overnight stop try Granite Park Lodge run by Gail Moore. Travel safe
Thank you Graham. When I go back I will definitely take your advice, thank you. And thank you so much for the positive comment. Really makes all the work worthwhile. Thank you for the support, and recommendations.
How amazing to see the Zambezi river again, and the roads etc in Mana Pools. I had a Peugeot 403 Station Wagon which used to take me where normally a 4 wheel drive would be first choice for a sensible person. Thanks again for sharing.
haha ken I can relate. I used to go in a Jetta but I must say the 4x4 is a bit more comfortable and relaxing. Thank you for watching and commenting and Im glad you enjoyed seeing the mighty Zambezi again.
Excellent content Bruce. Your glowing tribute about Zimbabweans and the land is heart warming. There is a very human side to your vlogs (imperfections included) that is very relatable. It feels like I'm there with you, albeit in spirit. Perhaps you could show us a little more of the cooking. I am just as hungry as you are when you reach camp! :-D
Thanks very much Abbas, really appreciate the feedback. My cooking maybe a little too simple but will do a couple and see how it goes. Thank you for commenting and watching
Thanks Bruce, enjoying your videos. We have just bought an Invader off-road camper and plan to do Namibia, Bots, Zim etc next year. Kruger this month. How would towing be on this trip you have just done? Also would be good to know what Jonno has done to his Fortuner as I have just bought a new one and would be keen to know what is best on accessories. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you David. I don’t know what the invader is but it’s obviously an off-road camper so you shouldn’t have any issues depending on your routes. Some tracks can be quite narrow in mana and Chitake campsites are not really suited for trailers as you would have seen in Episode 1. The rest will be fine. The roads are pretty good mostly but some can get a bit narrow with trucks etc and some roads are pretty potholed but I would be quite happy towing pretty much everywhere that we went except Chitake. Ryan I think will be doing something on Johns fortuner so keep a look at for that on his channel. Otherwise please contact me through maybe Facebook Overlanding with bruce and I can put you in touch with him or if you are in JHB maybe organise a meeting so you can take a look. Thank you for watching and commenting
Well done Bruce, it was worth the wait. The Zambezi looks stunning there, have to get to Mana Pools soon… thanks for sharing and look forward to the next episode. 🔥🍻
As a former resident of Rhodesia/Zimbabwe and my wife who is Bulawayo born and bred, you have managed to bring huge memories back to us and the reason as to why we love the Country, as we do, thank you. I'm looking forward to settling back to watch your Bulawayo installment a place we love dearly.
@@colinjennings7701 thanks very much. I’m off to Bots on Saturday so plan to edit while sitting in camp having lazy days so it should be ready by end of August.
@@OverlandingwithBruce You lucky fellow, we have some friends in Kasane and so wish we could move there. Been through Chobe a number of times, although it was a quiet village when we first went back in 1996 when we went again via Okavango, in 2019 it had grown a little too much but still wonderful. Enjoy.
bruce I love you with tears on my chick. i wana talk to you in Shona. Uri mwana wekumusha kwedu wakadzidza pa St Georges nepa Borrowdale Primary. wakaberekerwa in Zim. Umbilical Code yako is in Zim. We belong. Thanks so much ne good work telling the world the best side of Zimbabwe. Pamberi newe. Keep up the good work brother
thank you, have been home sick for a while now, i just had to laugh when you mentioned the boarder, for a moment i was there, my heart will always belong to Africa.
Thank you Bruce! Been looking forward to this video and as expected you provided excellent footage and commentary 🙏🏻 what a beautiful nostalgic 35 minutes you’ve generously gifted me! Thank you for your time and effort to produce this content. I enjoyed it with a cup of tanganda tea ☕️ I’ve saved since leaving Zim for BC Canada so many years ago. Can’t wait for the third video!
Just found your channel. Next level 😃. Ryan is a great ambassador for Africa. You did a great job presenting Zimbabwe. Love that country. Hwange is so amazing. You're right about the people.
Hi . I am not sure. Maybe have a look on the Zimparks website. I will also try find out for you from some mates. One who ride the Dakar for zim. Will come back to you by tomorrow
@@spoedkoekoek8521 I don’t think many national parks will allow it. I’ve wanted to take my bike to so many but not allowed unfortunately. Take care and thank you for watching
@@joaofelizardo1123 good choice. I will be there and Gonarezhou again in the next few weeks. We cant wait. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact me otherwise all the best and have an awesome trip
thank you for this episode,wow what an adventure. i was in Kariba in may but unfortunately i had a small vehicle so mana pools was 'out of bounce for us'. I think mana pools have been kept as wild as it should be, which is beautiful. From matobo hills connect to Great Zim, Lake mutirikwi(former lack Kyle) then Gonarezhou. i just had to subscribe,who would want to miss such adventure. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Onismo. Wait until you see the route we took from Motopo to Gonarezhou. It was a massive adventure and I am sure very few if any tourists have done it. People are missing out! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks so much for showing us the beauty that is Mana Pools. I really love your relaxed style of story telling. Leave the superlatives to Ryan and friends. 😁
Thank you so much Frank. I must admit to being stressed about this one as I didn’t think I could do Mana Pools justice. So thank you for the positive response and thank you for the support.
I just bumped to this video and I found quite exciting, enjoyable watching the amazing adventure and it is absolutely fantastic and beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the trip.
Thank you. There is always one isn’t there 😂 been driving Landy’s since my first trip to Beira in 1989. Never been let down by one. Trust this one more than any other vehicle on the market. So I guess the reply to your question is, easily. Thanks for watching and commenting Phillip. 😂
I was fortunate to have visited Mana Pools some many years ago, hard to believe that it was 1994... I was on a camping trip with some friends, we worked at the US Embassy in Harare. I loved every minute of it and the wildlife was incredible! When I was there we saw many crocs. I didn't notice any in your video, are they still there? Thank you for sharing your videos.
Hi Bruce, fantastic memories coming from your shows, our family left in 77. I was shocked to see you driving through the Chikurubi Prison farm, my parents built our family house in the late 60s and it backed onto this farm. Happy days, and live your dream👍
Great video, enjoy your content and your history knowledge of the various places! We are off to Hwange & Mana in Sept and cannot wait , especially for our stay at Chitake 1 - first time camping & can't wait.
That’s awesome Dee. Chitake for your first time camping is very impressive. Hope you have a fantastic trip. It’s absolutely beautiful and one of the few places left if it’s kind Thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks for another great episode Bruce! Heading to Zim in September. Please may you share Tapiwes contact information and/or any helpful information for a smooth crossing at Beitbridge.
Thank you Brandon. Ok do your TIP online before you go. (Www.e customs.Zimbabwe.Co.zw) do all your electronics and then add camping stuff plus a value. When you get to the Zim side ask for Bertha. Tapiwa had been promoted and moved to Kariba. Don’t forget the reflective stickers, T plates if towing , ZA stickers, fire extinguisher, warning triangles and reflective jacket although I was not asked for any of this it is required so better to carry its Then most importantly, have fun. Can I come with, I’m good at doing dishes 😂
Thanks Bruce😍, thank you a lot for visiting our very beautiful country and highlighting it in this very positive manner. Humanity needs more of this. l thoroughly enjoyed every bit of your video, breathtaking views and all!
Thank you Tebbie. I agree with you 100%. Another two episodes are planned to complete the last trip but many more adventures planned to visit this beautiful country. Thank you for watching and commenting
Absolutely wonderful videos. 60 days until we pick up a 4WD in Johannesburg and drive to Gonarezhou and then Mana Pools. Your videos have provided so much information for our pre-trip planning and getting our excitement levels up. Big thank you for making and posting there wonderful videos.
Thank you so much. Have an awesome trip. Thank you for watching and commenting
as a fellow zimbo, thnk u for showcasing this beautiful country...
It’s an absolute pleasure. It deserves the recognition and I can’t wait to visit again.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Love your Logo.
Thank you.
Bruce thank you from the UK 🇬🇧
I’m Zimbabwean and soon want to go back home and enjoy all that beautiful scenery
I will definitely need a good car and your advice will be welcome for a good 4X4 that l should buy to enjoy the travels in the bushes and parks of Zimbabwe
Hi Fadzai. What do you like and what’s your budget?
@@OverlandingwithBruce you will help me through as not sure
I do not want to ship a car from here so would rather l buy it nearer home
I will check all you videos and tell you which car l fancy
Thanks for your reply
How much is a good 5 year old 4x5 with low mileage??
@@Fayrwa06 how long is a piece of string :) honestly there are so many factors that contribute to the price it is impossible to say
Awesome 👌🏾
Thank you Tendayi and thank you for watching
Very good Bruce, thanks very much, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode.
Thanks very much Brian. So happy you enjoyed it also especially with your Overlanding experience.
All the best and thank you for watching and commenting
My Zimbabwe
Okay watched it. Now, please load the next one, we need more content - it’s a weekend, lots of time to watch!
😂😂chop! Thanks for watching
Wonderful video and thanks for sharing. Nice to see Lower Zambezi in Zambia across the river.
It’s a pleasure thank you for watching and commenting. Truly a spectacular place
Epic , breathtaking, Netjies, Nog please Mr B .
Haha thank you Markus.
Magnificent scenery.....
Absolutely Mike. A Zimbabwe treasure. Thank you for watching
Wow Bruce!! wow!! I'm loving this, mana pools is amazing. I'm looking forward for the next episode. Thanks for the experience
Thank you Phemelo. Very happy you and so many have enjoyed this series. Thank you for the support and comment
What kind of camera do you use on the car. Such beautiful pictures by the way.
Thank you so much. I use a GoPro and a canon m50 in this episode but have upgraded to a canon R6
Thank you for watching
Thanks guys you are doing amazing job well done.
It’s a pleasure and I am learning daily.
Thank you For watching and commenting.
thanks..for that amazing movie...bruce and Ryan..you guys..we look up to you boyz..in overlanding...👏
Thank you Anoop. Ryan will be releasing his soon so watch out for that. He is far more professional than I am so I’m sure it’s going to be “next level” as he would say. 😂
Thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Bruce, thank you for very interesting videos! I would really like to see the drawer system in your Defender, and while you at it an update on the rest of your equipment!
Thank you for watching. I’ve been asked by a few people to do a walk around of the Defender but wasn’t sure if I should. I will come up with something and share
Thank you for the suggestion and support
waiting for the 3rd episode. cant wait !
Thank you. Working on it at the moment.
I miss Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 😢 and love your video 📹
Thank you Pepsan. Glad you enjoying them than you for your support
Hi Bruce! I like how you passionately narrate your Zimbabwean journeys (and other episodes detailing other places as well). Despite the numerous documented challenges bedeviling our nation, you choose to focus mainly on the vast potential this country has. Indeed you were born in Zimbabwe! Being in the diaspora, this is the closest one can go home after some time...lol! I hope you will go back to visit all the other amazing places,...looking forward to the next amazing episode, I am now an avid follower!
Thanks very much Mukuru. I’m not a politician and I think everyone has enough media focusing on the negatives, because that’s what they do. I tell it as I see it and am not influenced by anyone except the people I meet along the way. So it’s well done to the Zimbabwean people for making me feel welcome and being so positive despite the hardships.
I can not wait to go back and in fact if I hadn’t already paid for my trip to Botswana next month, I would be in Zimbabwe.
Thank you for your comments and support.
@@OverlandingwithBruce Well done Bruce, that's even more professional
@@OverlandingwithBruce Indeed you are a true professional sir! I salute you. I cant wait for the next episode.
@@mukuru2341 thank you very much mate. Working on it now so hopefully in two or so weeks
To be able to see the New Defender in such Wilderness,it feels movielike and advertlike and yet its Real.i must say it looks the Part.
Thank you Themba and thank you for watching and commenting. It truly is an awesome vehicle and I’m very fortunate
Awesome Bruce
Thank you Phil. Hope it didn’t make you too homesick. Thanks for watching and commenting
You need to go in October or September to see the most game.
100% mate. The bush was still awesome and thick though which I enjoy a lot also.
Thank you for watching and commenting Devan
Thanks Bruce
It’s a pleasure hope you enjoyed it
Yes man am from kwekwe that’s home town
@@UsheMuvhimi nice
Zimbabweans have always been super friendly pity politicians buggered it all up it could have been an African jewel.
It was. Interestingly Zimbabwe provided food aid to the U.K. in the 60’s. Quite amazing if you think about it
@@OverlandingwithBruce that was when it was the bread basket of Africa unfortunately Mogabe and his merry men have mad it the basket case of Africa hopefully it will improve in the future. Unfortunately SA is on the same destructive path.
How many Km / Miles do you get from a tank ? Diesel 250 ?
Roughly 750 to 800km per tank. It’s a D240
@@OverlandingwithBruce Thank You !
@@micheal2312 my pleasure
Spontaneously started shedding a tear when you described Solomon. Perfect illustration of the Zimbabwean spirit we know and love.
Exactly and that’s what makes me so positive.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Move back to zimbabwe
Great work Team Bruce. I am sold. Next overlanding.. Zimbabwe. Please, share Tapiwa's contact details. Keep moving!
Thank you. Tapiwa has been transferred to Kariba. He is a great guy
Thank you for watching
Thank you Bruce for showing us the brighter side of our beloved country ❤️ ...
It’s a pleasure dumisani. Thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks Bruce! That was awesome,I'm hooked.Greetings from Durban.
Thank you Daniel. Hope I can keep you hooked 🤙👍
Your channel has now become one of my favourites. Right up there with Edward Bath, Roam Overlanding and Overlanding South Africa
Wow Craig that’s a big compliment. Thank you very much.
Thank you for commenting and watching.
And 4x4 adventures off course 👍👍👍👍
@@craignorris126 of course one of my favourites. Ryan has also made his first video on the trip and in his words it’s “next level”. Hope you have seen it
Thanks again Craig.
Awesome! One of these days I must say invest in a 4x4! Greetings from Durban.
No need for a 4x4 mate but it does help in some areas. Just get out and enjoy while we still can. Thank you for watching and commenting
Awesome video Bruce , don't worry about trying to be "professional" , being yourself is absolutely great it's "next level"
Haha thank you very much Rodney.
hello guys. mana pools is the wildest park left in africa, besides matusadona, and perhaps the last one in the whole world. glad to know that you can showcase it to the world this way. as a native of this land, literally, we love it and respect it. we welcome the world to mana pools, the 4 pools with great history of the tonga people. welcome home, to mana pools.
Thank you Chamu. It is a spectacular place. Thank you for your positive comment and for watching
Matusadona is pretty incredible and it's getting plenty of investment with way better road access. Visited at the height of the pandemic and it was special. I hear Chazarira next door is getting some love too. The whole area from Vic Falls through Binga upwards across the escarpment is very much unspoilt. The historical lands of the tonga people are blessed.
@@ncubesays they are all on my list and I will be visiting soon
Loved every minute of this episode. Taking me back to my homeland. Breathtaking views, down to earth travel, beautiful people and such a warm welcome all the way ❤️🇿🇼❤️ thank you for showing the true Zimbabwe 🥰
Hi Nicky. Thank you so much. I am so happy I was able to take you back.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
This was epic. It felt like watching a movie. Thanks so much for sharing with us 😊
Oh wow thank you so much Sheli. So happy you enjoyed it.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks for sharing your trip! Really appreciate all the effort it must take to put these videos together. Travel safe! Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers mate
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching Aiden.
Thank you for your stunning impressions! Mana Pools is wonderful! For uns one of the best NP in Zimbabwe!
It's a pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting. Its a magical place for sure.
Tatenda Bruce and the lads .. best time to see an abundance of wildlife at mana is August/September.. that’s when there is little standing water inland so the wildlife then are forced to the flood plain in search of water and they feast off the Albida pods which start dropping off in August onwards. I will be there first week of August and looking forward to it .. Gods heaven on earth “ it’s wild .. it’s natural and seems untouched as it is .. I am happy to sacrifice the comforts like running hot water etc for the views and that river is like nothing you will find around Africa. Thanks guys for enjoying this wonderful country. Top blog .. looking forward seeing more of your adventures soon . Stay well Shamwari 🙏🏻👍
Thank you. Absolutely gods heaven on earth.
Have a brilliant trip and thank you for watching again.
@@OverlandingwithBruce thanks Bruce .. my trip was spectacular as always.. those red orange sunsets where insane in August of 2022 . I am going back in August this year again 2023 … so excited!
Hope you are well .. and Ryan and all the lads you have on your channel!
Hamba gashle 🙏🏻
@@rhodesia1578 nothing quite like a sunset in Mana. I will be down river from Mana next week. Leaving on Friday. I’m even going to try and catch a fish again 😂 can’t wait.
All the best
@@OverlandingwithBruce good luck with the tiger fish hunt… try fishing off the corner where vundu camp is situated .. it’s got a beautiful view looking straight upstream looking towards chirundu ! The water is deep there and fast moving.
@@rhodesia1578 Im going to be far east of Vundu camp in the Chewore area, near Kanyemba.
aaaah BRUCE!!! The scenery of Mana Pools is truly amazing, I personally havent been there but watching from your eyes, from your perspective was truly breathe taking!!! thank you I am totally looking forward to the next episode and many more adventures. Good to know you were born here a true son of the soil.
Thank you very much Tawanda. So happy you enjoyed it. It is so hard to do such a special place justice.
Thank you for your comment and your support
@@OverlandingwithBruce You did it justice!
@@TawandaKanengoni thank you 🙏
Great video Bruce. You've convinced me to give Zim another go. And that new Defender is looking good in the bush 👍
Thanks very much mate. Zimbabwe is my new favourite destination and I have two trips planned for there already. Watch this space
Thanks for watching and commenting
From 5:26 - 11:19 you should have been sipping a Zambezi Lager, a proudly Zimbabwean Premium Lager , sitting along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.
Hahaha yes that’s true. Would have been perfect. I will have to go back
Thank you for watching and commenting
Thanks Bruce. You're doing a wonderful job marketing destination Zim
Thank you. I am so glad to hear that.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting
Amazing footage wow brilliant need to visit one day
Oh yes it’s a place that everyone needs to visit. A true treasure of Zimbabwe. Thank you for watching and commenting Christopher
I just stumbled into your channel.
And I can say your videos are amazing. Keep on uploading.
Thanks very much Mpho. Very happy you enjoying the channel. Thank you for the support.
Bruce cut background music ......the sound of nature is superb regards Andre
Unfortunately it’s not always possible because if cars idling, people talking etc but I do try as much as possible to keep background natural sounds.
Thank you Andre for the comment and support
Ma'an, Epic, fantastic next Level' .... great stuff guys
Thank you Kenny and thank you for your support
Superb videos on your channel, thank you!
Thank you so much Joseph and thank you for watching and supporting the channel by watching and commenting.
One more week and I’ll be there🙌 thanks for the great episode
Awesome. Have a great trip. Thank you for watching
Brilliant. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed it and are coming on Saturday.
Thank you for watching and commenting. See you on Saturday.
proudly Zimbabwean.Thank you so much for show casing our beautiful Zimbabwe
It’s a pleasure Praymore. Thanks for watching and commenting
Thanks for sharing Bruce .You are so right by saying you don't have a word to describe the place .It is such a wonderful creation by our" God all mighty"
Absolutely Sarel. One of the many Zimbabwean treasures. Thank you for watching and commenting Sarel
Thank you so much for the video. There are sunsets and there are SUNSETS !! Nothing like a Zambezi sunset.
100% Lourens. They are absolutely spectacular and you are right, nothing like a Zambezi sunset!
Thank you for watching and commenting
Your Heart will always be in the land u wer born I can relate ❤️
Very true. Can you tell?
Thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you Bruce for sharing, Zim is a wonderful country
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching
Thanks Bruce for another great vid! All the best with your adventures…Hopefully my D300 arrives November 🤞
Thanks so much For watching again David. I’m still jealous about your colour. The wait is going to be worth it.
Thank you for watching again and all the best down under mate
Another enjoyable video👊🏽… agree, Tapiwa is a legend… good news for him is he has been promoted and now based at Kariba🙌🏽. No doubt though, whoever takes his place will be just as awesome!
Thank you Aadil. Yes I spoke to him this week isn’t it great news.
Thank you for watching again
I love how authentic you are. Btw Ryan is absolutely right, you fix Beit Bridge border then a lot changes. That border is a nightmare in peak season, otherwise there's nothing else to worry about. Zimbabwe has always been beautiful, and I do believe it's "open for business". I got to visit again with my family, they've never been there.
Best Bridge has been fixed on the Zim side and is much better than it was. It's quite impressive but there is still too much back and forth that is needed making it very inefficient. I wish they could do a border post like between the USA and Mexico. That would change everything. Thank you for watching.
How is the place in terms of mosquitoes and malaria and tsetse fly. Does one need to be injected first before visiting Zambezi valley
You can take prophylactics for malaria but I didn’t find it too bad. I did get eaten by what I think was sand flees while there though.
I would suggest you speak to your doctor for the best solutions
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@@OverlandingwithBruce thank you for this, maybe Zim will rise again. 20 years is just too long for a country to remain mired in poverty
Great video. I stayed at a community campsite just outside Lower Zambezi NP in Zambia (2004), and have wanted to go to Mana Pools ever since. Hopefully one day!
Thank you Duncan and thank you for watching
Thank you very much Bruce. Excellent video and excellent presentation. I would say you are next level and I just loved your presentation and you travelled with super travelling companions.
All the best so looking forward to your Matobo trip.
Togwana Dam and Inanke Cave are two epic places to visit in the Matobo hills. The walk to Inanke is hard but pleasant in Winter with no Mopani Flies!
Maybe try hook up with Frankie Kay and Paul Hubbard when in Bulawayo, and for a good place to rest a bit when you get to Bulawayo, for a lovely overnight stop try Granite Park Lodge run by Gail Moore.
Travel safe
Thank you Graham. When I go back I will definitely take your advice, thank you. And thank you so much for the positive comment. Really makes all the work worthwhile.
Thank you for the support, and recommendations.
How amazing to see the Zambezi river again, and the roads etc in Mana Pools. I had a Peugeot 403 Station Wagon which used to take me where normally a 4 wheel drive would be first choice for a sensible person. Thanks again for sharing.
haha ken I can relate. I used to go in a Jetta but I must say the 4x4 is a bit more comfortable and relaxing.
Thank you for watching and commenting and Im glad you enjoyed seeing the mighty Zambezi again.
Excellent content Bruce. Your glowing tribute about Zimbabweans and the land is heart warming. There is a very human side to your vlogs (imperfections included) that is very relatable. It feels like I'm there with you, albeit in spirit. Perhaps you could show us a little more of the cooking. I am just as hungry as you are when you reach camp! :-D
Thanks very much Abbas, really appreciate the feedback.
My cooking maybe a little too simple but will do a couple and see how it goes.
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Bruce this episode is out of this world you are so right by saying Zim is a juweel overlanding at its best mooi loop
Wow thank you so much Shaun. That really means a lot.
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Thanks Bruce, enjoying your videos. We have just bought an Invader off-road camper and plan to do Namibia, Bots, Zim etc next year. Kruger this month. How would towing be on this trip you have just done? Also would be good to know what Jonno has done to his Fortuner as I have just bought a new one and would be keen to know what is best on accessories. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you David. I don’t know what the invader is but it’s obviously an off-road camper so you shouldn’t have any issues depending on your routes. Some tracks can be quite narrow in mana and Chitake campsites are not really suited for trailers as you would have seen in Episode 1. The rest will be fine. The roads are pretty good mostly but some can get a bit narrow with trucks etc and some roads are pretty potholed but I would be quite happy towing pretty much everywhere that we went except Chitake.
Ryan I think will be doing something on Johns fortuner so keep a look at for that on his channel. Otherwise please contact me through maybe Facebook Overlanding with bruce and I can put you in touch with him or if you are in JHB maybe organise a meeting so you can take a look.
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That's a nice trip in Zim. Good going guys. Regards to 4x4 Venture. Love you guys. Keep us posted. 👍💪
Thank you Haroldtony.
Well done Bruce, it was worth the wait. The Zambezi looks stunning there, have to get to Mana Pools soon… thanks for sharing and look forward to the next episode. 🔥🍻
Thank you for watching Ian. It true my is a stunning area. I can’t wait to go back.
Thanks for another beautiful episode Bruce😁😁
It’s a pleasure thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
As a former resident of Rhodesia/Zimbabwe and my wife who is Bulawayo born and bred, you have managed to bring huge memories back to us and the reason as to why we love the Country, as we do, thank you. I'm looking forward to settling back to watch your Bulawayo installment a place we love dearly.
It’s a pleasure. I am so happy to have been able to achieve that for you.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce will be watching more of your submissions especially the Bulawayo/Matobo Hills episode.
@@colinjennings7701 thanks very much. I’m off to Bots on Saturday so plan to edit while sitting in camp having lazy days so it should be ready by end of August.
@@OverlandingwithBruce You lucky fellow, we have some friends in Kasane and so wish we could move there. Been through Chobe a number of times, although it was a quiet village when we first went back in 1996 when we went again via Okavango, in 2019 it had grown a little too much but still wonderful. Enjoy.
Great content brother ! cant wait to tackle those Zim bushes .
Great country indeed!
Thank you very much John. It’s definitely well worth the visit. Thanks for watching and commenting
bruce I love you with tears on my chick. i wana talk to you in Shona. Uri mwana wekumusha kwedu wakadzidza pa St Georges nepa Borrowdale Primary. wakaberekerwa in Zim. Umbilical Code yako is in Zim. We belong. Thanks so much ne good work telling the world the best side of Zimbabwe. Pamberi newe. Keep up the good work brother
maita basa nekuona hama. gara zvakanaka
@@OverlandingwithBruce 🤣😂🤣🤣 Brother is it you typing or your Maid from Cosmo City is typing for you bro. Uchiri kugona ku typer Shona here
@@zvisikwazvirisimplezvinora9888 😂😂😂😂😂 it’s me typing bro
@@OverlandingwithBruce 🤣
thank you, have been home sick for a while now, i just had to laugh when you mentioned the boarder, for a moment i was there, my heart will always belong to Africa.
As do all of our hearts. Thank you for watching and commenting. All the best
Thank you Bruce! Been looking forward to this video and as expected you provided excellent footage and commentary 🙏🏻 what a beautiful nostalgic 35 minutes you’ve generously gifted me! Thank you for your time and effort to produce this content. I enjoyed it with a cup of tanganda tea ☕️ I’ve saved since leaving Zim for BC Canada so many years ago. Can’t wait for the third video!
Thank you so much Erin. Very happy you have enjoyed it with a cup of tanganda tea.
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Difficult terrain but you managed to get the best sights , thanks for sharing
Thank you very much. Still learning but will get there. Thank you for watching and commenting
I'm Zimbabwean and I've never been to mana ,thanks Bruce for showing us how breath taking it is
It’s a pleasure Fungai. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It truly is beautiful so easy to make it look good.
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Just found your channel. Next level 😃. Ryan is a great ambassador for Africa. You did a great job presenting Zimbabwe. Love that country. Hwange is so amazing. You're right about the people.
Thanks very much Doug. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Loving the series, can't wait for thw next one. The videos are perfect and are quite informative
Thank you Alpha. Glad you enjoying them as much as I am enjoying making them.
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Hi Bruce, from freestate sa. Do you know if bikes are allowed in manna pools. We are a small group of adventure bikers and thought that looks great.
Hi . I am not sure. Maybe have a look on the Zimparks website. I will also try find out for you from some mates. One who ride the Dakar for zim. Will come back to you by tomorrow
Great thxs
@@spoedkoekoek8521 sorry mate, no bikes allowed but some safari areas do allow but not sure which
@@OverlandingwithBruce thx for that, what a pitty.
@@spoedkoekoek8521 I don’t think many national parks will allow it. I’ve wanted to take my bike to so many but not allowed unfortunately. Take care and thank you for watching
excelente video ; great colours ; good information ;
Thank you very much Joao. Very happy to hear you enjoyed it.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce hopefully we will be heading for zim around May 2024 ; nyamepi will probably be the base at mana pools NP for 3 nights
@@joaofelizardo1123 good choice. I will be there and Gonarezhou again in the next few weeks. We cant wait. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact me otherwise all the best and have an awesome trip
thank you for this episode,wow what an adventure. i was in Kariba in may but unfortunately i had a small vehicle so mana pools was 'out of bounce for us'. I think mana pools have been kept as wild as it should be, which is beautiful. From matobo hills connect to Great Zim, Lake mutirikwi(former lack Kyle) then Gonarezhou. i just had to subscribe,who would want to miss such adventure. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Onismo. Wait until you see the route we took from Motopo to Gonarezhou. It was a massive adventure and I am sure very few if any tourists have done it. People are missing out!
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@@OverlandingwithBruce will be waiting,thank u
Mana Pools is a paradise
Absolutely agree.
Thanks so much for showing us the beauty that is Mana Pools. I really love your relaxed style of story telling. Leave the superlatives to Ryan and friends. 😁
Thank you so much Frank. I must admit to being stressed about this one as I didn’t think I could do Mana Pools justice. So thank you for the positive response and thank you for the support.
Awesome content Bruce
Thanks so much Joseph. Glad you enjoying it. Thank you for watching and commenting
Great I LOVE it
thank you
This is soo beautiful I miss home
Thank you Bruce
It’s a pleasure Gracious. Thank you for watching and commenting
Hey Bruce! What time of year was this trip and where the flies an issue at all the campsites?
This was shot in May. Flys were not an issue but in some areas the tsetse flys and moping flys were intense.
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I just bumped to this video and I found quite exciting, enjoyable watching the amazing adventure and it is absolutely fantastic and beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the trip.
It’s a pleasure Hamilton. Thank you for watching and giving me feedback.
Great Show . But How do you trust a landrover
Thank you. There is always one isn’t there 😂 been driving Landy’s since my first trip to Beira in 1989. Never been let down by one. Trust this one more than any other vehicle on the market. So I guess the reply to your question is, easily.
Thanks for watching and commenting Phillip. 😂
Absolutely love your content .
Please keep it up .
The defender is is the D300 or D240 ?
Regards
Thank you so much Cam. It’s a D240
Thanks so much for the huge complement and for the support
I was fortunate to have visited Mana Pools some many years ago, hard to believe that it was 1994... I was on a camping trip with some friends, we worked at the US Embassy in Harare. I loved every minute of it and the wildlife was incredible! When I was there we saw many crocs. I didn't notice any in your video, are they still there? Thank you for sharing your videos.
Awesome memory Darryl. There are still many crocs.
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GOOD JOB GUYS LOVING THE VIDEOS,THE ONLY SAD THIN IS I CANT LIKE THE VIDEO TWICE
Haha thank you Allen. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Bruce, fantastic memories coming from your shows, our family left in 77. I was shocked to see you driving through the Chikurubi Prison farm, my parents built our family house in the late 60s and it backed onto this farm. Happy days, and live your dream👍
So happy you enjoyed it and that I sparked some memories. Thank you very much for watching and commenting Tim.
What does nyamepe cost.... Absolutely fantastic Bruce..... My country... Love it.... Who do you book through
Hi Again Lee :) I don’t have the exact cost but you can get them through the zim parks website or their offices in Harare.
Great video, enjoy your content and your history knowledge of the various places!
We are off to Hwange & Mana in Sept and cannot wait , especially for our stay at Chitake 1 - first time camping & can't wait.
That’s awesome Dee. Chitake for your first time camping is very impressive. Hope you have a fantastic trip. It’s absolutely beautiful and one of the few places left if it’s kind
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Been waiting for this episode
Hope you enjoy it Sheli. Thank you for watching
Thanks for another great episode Bruce! Heading to Zim in September. Please may you share Tapiwes contact information and/or any helpful information for a smooth crossing at Beitbridge.
Thank you Brandon.
Ok do your TIP online before you go. (Www.e customs.Zimbabwe.Co.zw) do all your electronics and then add camping stuff plus a value.
When you get to the Zim side ask for Bertha. Tapiwa had been promoted and moved to Kariba.
Don’t forget the reflective stickers, T plates if towing , ZA stickers, fire extinguisher, warning triangles and reflective jacket although I was not asked for any of this it is required so better to carry its
Then most importantly, have fun.
Can I come with, I’m good at doing dishes 😂
Lets share the video, subscribe and watch the adds so the channel can grow...Kudos to you Bruce you doing a good job
Thanks so much mate. Best thing is to share so people can see how great it is to visit Zimbabwe
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Bruce, nice Ep.2 keep it going. Enjoying. Well done and congrats.
Thank you so much Robert. Very happy you enjoying the channel. Thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you Bruce for sharing!
It’s a pleasure Louis. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks Bruce😍, thank you a lot for visiting our very beautiful country and highlighting it in this very positive manner. Humanity needs more of this. l thoroughly enjoyed every bit of your video, breathtaking views and all!
Thank you Tebbie. I agree with you 100%.
Another two episodes are planned to complete the last trip but many more adventures planned to visit this beautiful country.
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Love your channel Bruce thank you for this!
Thank you so much Richard. That means a lot mate.