Magic in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe | Nyamepi Camp

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Episode 3: We arrive at Nyamepi camp in Mana Pools, staying at camp 21. We soon find out why Mana Pools is often referred to as a magical place...and the place of thieving vervet monkeys!
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Комментарии • 169

  • @vickyb5935
    @vickyb5935 2 года назад +3

    What a Beautiful location! The landscape is very special and then to just have various groups of animals „strolling“ and „lolling“ around as if they didn`t have a care in the world and those „people“ were just another species stolling and lolling!

  • @mnm25479
    @mnm25479 2 года назад +8

    I could watch elephants for hours! Thank you for sharing footage of your adventures in this beautiful place.

  • @Machende100
    @Machende100 2 года назад +2

    Awesome video footage, brings back memories for me, please keep sharing!

  • @ladoo33
    @ladoo33 2 года назад +3

    Loved it! 13 mins is such a tease..... even 2 hrs wouldn't be enough. Can't wait until the next episode!!

  • @sandyjones8064
    @sandyjones8064 2 года назад +3

    What an absolutely beautiful place! I do envy you.

  • @rachelbarrie5359
    @rachelbarrie5359 2 года назад +1

    Thank you James and Kirsten ❤

  • @bushlover4268
    @bushlover4268 2 года назад +7

    Beautifiul Mana Pools - was there in 1986 - very wild and special place . Thank you for the video.

  • @batterly71
    @batterly71 2 года назад

    Excellent stick assistance Kirsten

  • @veragamsky1734
    @veragamsky1734 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful. Even the yogurt. I would love to be their in person. Just not the part with the monkeys. Thanks James and Kirsten.

  • @rowenabaxter6367
    @rowenabaxter6367 2 года назад +5

    Absolutely loving this series Kirsten and James!

  • @vanessawanjiru4901
    @vanessawanjiru4901 2 года назад +1

    AWESOME !! Simply the promised land.

  • @desertrose2059
    @desertrose2059 2 года назад +1

    Happy Birthday, James! Another delight from you two! It seems vervet monkeys are a true disaster everywhere you go. While trying to think of some deterrent you might employ I first thought of maybe a recording of lions roaring you could play but quickly realized then you would need a deterrent for lions which no doubt would be arriving en masse at great speed after hearing it. Back to thinking....

  • @anndonnelly4209
    @anndonnelly4209 2 года назад

    Absolute Heaven on earth.....beautifully filmed.

  • @Birdsie39
    @Birdsie39 2 года назад

    James and Kirsten, you are weavers--for you have woven together a magical mixture of stunning scenery, beautiful photography, just the right amount of humor (sarcastic and sweet) and emotion-evoking music. You make just about everything special and interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed it all--thanks!

  • @anesit
    @anesit 2 года назад +1

    Wow🤗💐

  • @TheRealKlinky
    @TheRealKlinky 2 года назад

    Nice guys!... I've spent a lot of time in Mana over the years & I sincerely hope you enjoyed your time in Zim despite the often terrible service from the parks employees!..this must have been filmed a few months ago as it's very much greener now!...The large collared elephant bull is called Boswell & he is a true Patriarch - in times of need he uses his amazing gymnastic skills to break down Albida branches for the smaller members of his herd!... hahahaha I love your accent 👍👍👍...keep up the great work!...much love & respect from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

  • @vickyb5935
    @vickyb5935 2 года назад

    Completely entrancing!!!!!

  • @CaptainBGK
    @CaptainBGK 2 года назад

    Boswell The Elephant Legend of Mana Pools

  • @mikealexander6292
    @mikealexander6292 2 года назад

    hi James when were u actually there as the refurb of the toilets must be recent

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад

      Hi Mike, late October 2021

    • @mikealexander6292
      @mikealexander6292 2 года назад

      @@JamesHendry thanks .
      the ablutions have been in an absolute mess in the last year,were the showers also in good nick.Many thanks for some lovely photography and great video.....next time you in Zim you must visit gonarezhou great park being very well run now by Frankfurt zoological society....cheers mike from zim

  • @furiousdoe7779
    @furiousdoe7779 2 года назад

    I would have skipped the exploding yoghurt .... it is very common .
    That is why i take the 1/2 liter yoghurt ones, more resistant .
    Love the shots , like the music .
    Really , I do not understand why those 4WD rental companies do not have a converter installed on each car.
    I can live without a heavy table... but a trip without a converter ..NOGO !
    Every trip I will have to drag my 6 year old and very much used converter from Europe...
    So ... it is a good investment .. , the parents of your beloved wife ..hope that you will be too .

  • @gizmo7962
    @gizmo7962 2 года назад

    Happy early birthday from Shay and I . 🎂

  • @erinnh3203
    @erinnh3203 2 года назад +1

    I’m a relative of Thomas Baines and have several prints of his work. At 1:50, it looks an awful like one I have hanging in my hall, “The ‘Ma Roberts’ and an Elephant”. I had to go look up where it was painted and it says “Lower Zambezi”. Is that also the Mana Pools area?

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +2

      Lower Zambezi normally refers to the Zambian side of the river, similar area

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 года назад

    Was the Inverter necessary or could you have plugged into Vehicle’s cigarette lighter or USB ports…… ?
    We are getting a. vehicle which claims load if USB Ports, hence Question.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад

      USB ports work, unfortunately our inverter did not work with the cigarette lighter. We also could not charge our laptop using a USB port....

  • @alanaronald244
    @alanaronald244 2 года назад +17

    Seeing James brings a smile to my face. Hearing Kirsty doubles it.

  • @dungbeetle14
    @dungbeetle14 2 года назад +6

    Whenever I see a video or photo of an elephant standing up reaching high into a tree, my first thought is that this is Mana Pools. I've only had the privilege of visiting there one time. It was with a group of men. We had elephant and buffalo in our camp. On a walking safari, we were charged by a mother elephant who thought we had come too close to her with her little one. She stopped the charge and then came again. I remember the guide saying with the gun aimed at her..."I don't want to have to shoot this girl...". He didn't. She turned away. We went back with what we thought was an amazing story. It was! But, it was topped by the group who went canoeing on the Zambezi. One of their boats turned too close to a pod of hippos and was attacked and tossed from the boat. They made it to shore and the second boat was able to help get them back to camp. When we look to look at the canoe in their storage area I noticed a second canoe with a hole in it. "When did this happen," I asked. "Last week", I was told. Then, a third canoe with a hole. Same question. "Last month..." Mana Pools is a wild place!

  • @Leopard_Lover
    @Leopard_Lover 2 года назад +6

    The “stick”. Most comical moment in history 🤣❤️

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +4

      My wife is most amusing

    • @cookiebombay2683
      @cookiebombay2683 2 года назад

      James has a fearsome angry face! (I had to go back and capture a screenshot. lol)

  • @Mudjie50
    @Mudjie50 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for taking us along on your bumbles.. Mana Pools looks amazing!

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for coming with us!

  • @ubombogirl
    @ubombogirl 2 года назад +5

    those narly trunked trees tho! 🥰 and the tree "climbing" ellie. yes, that lighting makes it look so ethereal...magical. sorry about the yogurt explosion...indeed a special kind of gross to clean up and all too unseeable. bravo, y'all...looking forward already to next time. kudos to the PIL's for the great bday gifts!

  • @SamhainBe
    @SamhainBe 2 года назад +2

    Like the voice of an old friend...Well done James and Kristin!

  • @Mano-yh4eq
    @Mano-yh4eq 2 года назад +2

    i miss my country

  • @ChantalCloutier
    @ChantalCloutier 2 года назад +4

    Very creative filming and enchanting countryside! Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures!

  • @peggysorenson2520
    @peggysorenson2520 2 года назад +4

    I miss James on drives!! So thanks for this….love it!!

  • @pattygonzales9605
    @pattygonzales9605 2 года назад +5

    Watching this is like a bit of Heaven entering my life.

  • @kayslowey-sly6255
    @kayslowey-sly6255 2 года назад +3

    I’m looking forward to watching another episode! Your videos brighten my week. Blessings…

  • @annahasty7191
    @annahasty7191 2 года назад +4

    The Ellie was pure magic. Can't wait to see more of your abventures.😎👏

  • @yoya641008
    @yoya641008 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely stunning place!! great footage and beautiful musicalization. Thank you so much for sharing the adventures.

  • @atlantajuls7141
    @atlantajuls7141 2 года назад +2

    Ele reach one of my fav sightings but wowza never seen one climb a tree demonstrating tremendous balance, stupendous capture!!

  • @nancyf52
    @nancyf52 2 года назад +2

    The tree climbing ellie, the moon light over the water but the yogurt oh my. Thanks James & Kirsten. One comment, it's hard to hear you at times.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +1

      Yes sorry about the sound we had all sorts of technical issues

  • @susanlenk9284
    @susanlenk9284 2 года назад +3

    Love the footage of the ellie at the Sausage tree. Happy Birthday James!!

  • @XploringKB
    @XploringKB 2 года назад +3

    I think these Mana videos have been my favourite of your trips so far. Thanks for bringing those of us half way around the world on your trips

  • @MarianneD1952
    @MarianneD1952 2 года назад +1

    Your views of such an exquisite full moon is breathtaking!!!♡♡♡

  • @sashakat4692
    @sashakat4692 2 года назад +3

    Such a beautiful place!

  • @lisaa7991
    @lisaa7991 2 года назад +2

    So much fun….as always, a great mix of divine and ridiculous! Loved the music, and the bull Ellie climbing the tree….and Kirsten offering you a “stick” for your monkey troubles!

  • @mariannevoight3611
    @mariannevoight3611 2 года назад +1

    Wow what an amazing array of wildlife that comes to you in that one campsite … what a beautiful place to enjoy
    Thank you for sharing
    ( I laughed at the “ stick” , Mrs H has an awesome sense of humour😂)
    Marianne NZ

  • @the_wildlife_travelers
    @the_wildlife_travelers Месяц назад

    Thank you James for this amazing video and the stunnig impressions! We love Mana Pools and the amazing campsites!

  • @giraf9176
    @giraf9176 2 года назад +2

    Another great episode coming 👍🏻

  • @sabine2297
    @sabine2297 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful place 💚

  • @1psfinla
    @1psfinla 2 года назад +2

    Words evoked by this episode: idyllic, magical, wonderful, spectacular, peaceful, etc.! You get the idea. I enjoyed it immensely from start to finish. The only complaint I have is that ended! I am looking forward to more. Sorry you had to deal with the exploded yogurt, ugh messy! It was nice to hear Kirsten more often also. Everything is so crisp and clear, it's just beautiful. Thanks as always for sharing.

  • @karenmartley797
    @karenmartley797 2 года назад

    Hello beautiful people James and Kirsten ❣️...wow as always..lovoooed watching...yes the Elephant Bull was magical to see... Kirsten finding James a stick well lol I Did!! Xx

  • @CasperLabuschagne
    @CasperLabuschagne 2 года назад

    Brilliant! I am old enough to remember a time when "luxury in the African bush" merely meant that the long-drop was not colonized by a swarm of bees or wasps. The cure for monkeys are a half-dozen rubber snakes from the local China shop. Simply scatter the snakes on the lids of food containers, tables and the roof of your vehicle though the monkeys do tend to lose control of the bowels when encountering a snake which then creates another problem… Don't neglect poking your rubber snakes with a stick in order to eliminate actual snakes before packing up camp and moving on.
    What i would love seeing is a minutes of outtakes at the end of every video containing those remarks that inevitably ended up on the cutting floor.

  • @gigicostlow4414
    @gigicostlow4414 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic! It was almost like that ellie was posing for you. What an exciting and beautiful place. Thanks James and Kirsten and lovely in-laws for sharing your adventure with us.

  • @glassengraver
    @glassengraver 2 года назад

    stunning as always, but the music? when you haven't been back to the homeland for 20 years, to hear the sounds of the bush it all I want to hear.♥

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад

      Often the sound recorded isn't great...music is a better option in those cases

  • @mindytillapaugh3465
    @mindytillapaugh3465 2 года назад +1

    Oh Mr. Hendry.....Over the years, as I have watched wildlife videos of others, I would often say to myself "That was a good day for them!"
    But how many folks can say they saw an ellie climb a tree ??!!! Now, THAT was a GREAT day....for you. It was also a great day that you shared it with me.....

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 2 года назад +1

    The Loos are really tops compared to when I was Last there in 1999 Aug

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 года назад

    8.40 or so could not have been better even if you had staged it.
    Epic. 10 yrs ago at Old Mondoro (LZNP) we saw the Ele standing on its back legs. Phenomenal.

  • @scottishboer3126
    @scottishboer3126 2 года назад

    Hey James great video. Did you guys manage to catch a glimpse of the mythical Cape Iion rumoured to inhabit Mana Pools
    Btw is there like affordable lodges in the park I'm planning to visit when I go home in December

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful place!

  • @quentinfourie2173
    @quentinfourie2173 2 года назад

    Great series on Mana Pools. Awesome videos of your adventure. James, would you mind sharing the brand of your portable convertor?

  • @homeafrica8565
    @homeafrica8565 2 года назад +8

    Oh the memories of the camp and surrounding area. Mana has to be the most amazing, special and most breath taking locations on this earth. Watching an elephant stand on his hind legs to get the pods - just spectacular and awe inspiring. The eland of Mana Mouth, the hippos and crocs of Long Pools , very special. Not forgetting the mighty Zambezi river, truly magnificent. Mana Pools holds a special place in my heart and will always be a reminder of my time exploring it.
    Thank you for your footage and look forward to the next instalment.
    Kind regards to you all.

  • @elke9499
    @elke9499 2 года назад +1

    Oh, elegant ellies. tyty. HB James 🎂

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 года назад

    Please. Please. How do you do,that Moving Red Line Map thing ……… ?
    Pls ?

  • @brytmaposa9941
    @brytmaposa9941 2 года назад

    im zimbabwea..this is so beautiful sadly may die without ever visiting this place

  • @brendaschenck859
    @brendaschenck859 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed this very much…outstanding to catch the Ellie climbing the tree…and captures of the spectacular moon…🤗🤗

  • @thepenelopejones
    @thepenelopejones 2 года назад +1

    Mana is definitely as magical as described. The vegetation cluster, which seems unique to that spot, provides a glorious backdrop for the plentiful animal life. One hears of the *vast and mighty* Zambezi but until one actually see the scope of it's expanse, you truly can't grasp how awe inspiring (and treacherous) this river is! High5 on the pre-birthday gift ... what a brilliant idea! 📻📱💻📹[I *must* have power!!]

  • @williamsmith5514
    @williamsmith5514 2 года назад

    Different place but it would have its dangers to man as in the West Australian bush

  • @caroldurst1855
    @caroldurst1855 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely glorious and calming at the same time! Thank you!

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 2 года назад +1

    James, it's as if you are rewarding the Elephants with music as they rise up into the tree's reaching fruits then into the last view is the red moon, your series should reach the caliber of Netflix sounds like you made good memories, worthy of someone with the dough to get you a portable solar panel and generator for all the future films you will make. Thank you for sharing your videos.

  • @focalpoint2913
    @focalpoint2913 2 года назад

    Thank you for visiting our beatiful country😊

  • @jeannehoffman1060
    @jeannehoffman1060 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your adventures! The filming is great and so beautiful!

  • @lpather
    @lpather 2 года назад +1

    Amazing - James and Kirsten.

  • @bmolitor615
    @bmolitor615 Год назад

    mana pools. they are so nuts... interesting to see them in dry season.

  • @ageishyena3035
    @ageishyena3035 2 года назад

    I'm surprised those monkeys didn't "strength in numbers" and mob you and the food once they got close. Part of me went "he could always leave the buggered cooler out and let the monkeys have it, if it's broken" and you could always go buy a working one, right?

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад

      They did call their friends to come and help raid us...

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 2 года назад

    One of those monkeys is the leader, name of Robin Hood!

  • @lindafromcalifornia1155
    @lindafromcalifornia1155 2 года назад +1

    Love watching you two on your journeys. Thank you so much for show casing your adventures.

  • @anesumadziyire8726
    @anesumadziyire8726 2 года назад +1

    This is amazing footage. Thank yo

  • @hendryfanclub2677
    @hendryfanclub2677 2 года назад

    It’s the Hendrys. What more needs to be said!👏

  • @OverlandingwithBruce
    @OverlandingwithBruce 2 года назад

    Another awesome episode, well apart from the yogurt incident :)
    I can’t wait to go back to Mana. Beautiful area.

  • @etiennebeukes9384
    @etiennebeukes9384 2 года назад +1

    Loved it, bravo James!!

  • @sheltonkanyoka101
    @sheltonkanyoka101 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful Zambezi river

  • @tereasacarty8000
    @tereasacarty8000 2 года назад +1

    Truly Magical ❤️

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 года назад

    Please. Please. How do you do,that Moving Red Line Map thing ……… ?
    Pls ?

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад

      We used this tutorial to do it: ruclips.net/video/Vb42fYP6FBU/видео.html

  • @maryreynolds5310
    @maryreynolds5310 2 года назад

    It just doesn’t get any better than that!

  • @anesit
    @anesit 2 года назад +1

    This is amazing 💐🤗

  • @layalabi1667
    @layalabi1667 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!!!!! So beautiful!!!!

  • @suzannestamps4557
    @suzannestamps4557 2 года назад +1

    Stunning location. Elephant climbing a tree was a first for me. Great footage of all the wildlife. Well done both of you.

  • @Teskatlipoca
    @Teskatlipoca Год назад

    ...go jump into the river 🤠

  • @africassky
    @africassky 2 года назад

    The trees dwarf the wildlife

  • @riabb8725
    @riabb8725 2 года назад +1

    We were told (many moons ago) to not bring oranges since they attract elephants and they will raid your car for it! Has that changed? Great vid once again, absolutely loved it!

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +2

      No change....no fruit allowed although no one checked

  • @audreyb233
    @audreyb233 2 года назад +3

    What a beautiful magical looking place, loved the climbing Ellie!..your trips wouldn't be the same without a disaster! Brilliant wildlife filming makes it all worth while..with love & blessings to you all xxx

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +1

      One always needs a camping disaster

  • @ginalopes6083
    @ginalopes6083 2 года назад +1

    That elephant footage was beautiful.

  • @LadyMaelBethad
    @LadyMaelBethad 2 года назад

    Lovely to see openbills.

  • @judyditchfield3713
    @judyditchfield3713 2 года назад +1

    LOVED this EP

  • @maryreynolds5310
    @maryreynolds5310 2 года назад

    Thank you both xo

  • @bma4656
    @bma4656 2 года назад

    Get me a stick...... Lol

  • @MovingPicturesAfrica
    @MovingPicturesAfrica 2 года назад

    Another fantastic video. Mana is really unique. I must get back there. Also nice to see James speechless for a change on the bank of the Zambezi :). One thing - with all your car issues, it might be a good idea to make it clear that you are not in a Chobe 4x4 vehicle.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад

      Thank you! Yes, good idea...

  • @simonartley1645
    @simonartley1645 2 года назад

    Ah Mana,a fabulous wild area and reserve and across the Great Zambezi,..Zambia and Lower Zambezi..been fortunate
    to have visited and experience both environments and wildlife and elephants of course.
    Long may these fine places be safe and protected
    Viva Africana Loxodonta🐘
    Simon Artley,Manchester UK

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 года назад

    Kirsten providing that stick was priceless.

  • @chenyaloyce5356
    @chenyaloyce5356 2 года назад

    Your great

  • @thejerseylady1
    @thejerseylady1 2 года назад

    Love love it! The beauty, the troubles, even the everyday doings of checking out the restrooms. Just a perfect mix. Thanks again for letting us tag along with you. Always best regards, Gloria 🐂

  • @daragordon8139
    @daragordon8139 2 года назад +1

    James your background music was especially well chosen, relaxing. The elephant climbing the tree was breathtaking photography. Thank you for letting us see your world through your view point and images.

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +2

      My wife is responsible for the stunning music choices

    • @mcnabit
      @mcnabit 2 года назад

      @@JamesHendry What was the music that accompanied the tree climbing elephant?