Thanks for your comment Ephraim - and happy to hear that you enjoyed the series. You have an amazing country with so much to offer in terms of nature and wildlife.
Haha, yes. The funny thing was that they all poured out of the bush, into that dry river bed section, at the same time - all looking in the same direction. I was convinced that the Lions would soon follow, as all those impala looked VERY aware and on-edge. Not quite the lion experience in the end, but still very cool and impressive between Elephant and Impala.
Glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos - such a memorable trip and something we want to go back and do again soon. Yes, the Bushlore vehicle in our group came with a hardshell tent. Not sure if this is standard, or whether this is an upgraded option in their fleet, but I'm sure that a quick look at their website will reveal the spec and price. ;-)
Great video and great adventures! Keep them coming. Well narrated. African wild dogs are fantastic. The landscape and scenery are beautiful. Thanks Graeme.
Yes, wild dogs are definite favourites of mine too Nyiko. I’m glad you enjoyed the video - and really grateful for the comment. Thank you. Watch the final episode (ep 5) and let me know what you think. 👍
@@graemecumming Mos def. Can't wait. I won't miss it. Your videos are the best. Wish drones were allowed inside the park, i know you'd capture epic views.
Fantastic videos. Brings back wonderful memories of our trip a few years ago. Perhaps while you do your chats, which are so informative, you keep the camera on the road ahead and not focused on yourself. Have fun!
Absolutely Andrea - incredible that we saw them. They were not easy to see lying down in the grass under the shade of that tree. I hope you had a good trip. We loved the marsh road - so many animals. Thanks for your comment.
Another lovely video. We will be visiting Savuti in October as part of our two week safari holiday so your video is giving me a great insight as to what to expect. As UK pensioners, this will almost certainly be a "once in a lifetime" trip so really hoping to get to see a few cats as well as all the other wonderful wildlife.
Thanks Brian - sounds life a great adventure coming up for you later this year. I’m sure you’ll get to see the Cats - to be honest, we were just a bit unlucky I think. Most people see the Lions at least. We heard them most nights - just no sightings - so they’re definitely in and around the camps. Good luck and enjoy.
any reason why you got out of the vehicle to view the elephant at the watering hole even though you not allowed to do that in kruger national park? we also dont allow that in BW.
Good question Monthusi - to be honest, we'd been driving for a good number of hours and literally just stopped to stretch our legs for a few minutes when that Elephant came past. We have seen many more people getting in and out of cars in BW - getting stuck, checking depth of water crossing etc, and so it appears that the BW parks are less rigid in their enforcement of this rule. Also, the camping in BW is very different to Kruger, in that it is unfenced in most of the places - and so I guess you are naturally having to be more aware in BW because of this. Either way - was great to experience the Elephant in the way that we did. I guess the age old principle of keeping your distance, respecting the animal and being alert was what we tried to follow on this trip.
@@graemecumming well in an emergency (stuck vehicle) or assessing risk (wadding into water to check depth though not advisable) are indeed justified reason enuf to disembark your vehicle but let it be not a common trend least authorities catch wind of this and they start policing you every corner only for you later on report you ate being harassed by dwnp officials...its actually for your safety as well...from your video, every one had their eyes fixated on the elephant....anything could've attacked from your rear...just follow the rules and keep safe....thanks in advance
Good Day. That was a fantastic short video. I'm watching here in Botswana. I enjoyed keep showing us Africa
Thanks for your comment Ephraim - and happy to hear that you enjoyed the series. You have an amazing country with so much to offer in terms of nature and wildlife.
Great video and sceneries, well done Graeme
Thanks Werner. 👍
😊Looked like those impala here having a little chat with the elephants at the end there. You could give them voices LOL😂
Haha, yes. The funny thing was that they all poured out of the bush, into that dry river bed section, at the same time - all looking in the same direction. I was convinced that the Lions would soon follow, as all those impala looked VERY aware and on-edge. Not quite the lion experience in the end, but still very cool and impressive between Elephant and Impala.
It just gets better and better. Well done G!
Thanks Larry - glad you're enjoying
Great episode just loving this Botswana series!
Happy to hear it Joe. Episode 5 almost ready - will be the final in this series. Shout be available from early Saturday morning so keep an eye out. 🙏😉
Will be there in a week 🙌
Excellent - enjoy every minute. 🙌
@@graemecumming 🙌👌
fantastic video! Thanks! which month were you travelling?
Thanks for the comment. We visited Botswana during the month of April. Just before the delta really starts to fill up. Not too hot, not too cool.
fantastic video Graeme! Thanks. Which month were you travelling?
Thanks for the comment - glad you enjoyed the video. We did our trip in April 2023...technically, just before the flooding of the Delta.
Love these videos. Bring back so many memories. Is Bushlore renting out vehicles with hardtop tents nowadays?
Glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos - such a memorable trip and something we want to go back and do again soon. Yes, the Bushlore vehicle in our group came with a hardshell tent. Not sure if this is standard, or whether this is an upgraded option in their fleet, but I'm sure that a quick look at their website will reveal the spec and price. ;-)
Great video and great adventures! Keep them coming. Well narrated. African wild dogs are fantastic. The landscape and scenery are beautiful. Thanks Graeme.
Yes, wild dogs are definite favourites of mine too Nyiko. I’m glad you enjoyed the video - and really grateful for the comment. Thank you. Watch the final episode (ep 5) and let me know what you think. 👍
@@graemecumming Mos def. Can't wait. I won't miss it. Your videos are the best. Wish drones were allowed inside the park, i know you'd capture epic views.
Fantastic videos. Brings back wonderful memories of our trip a few years ago.
Perhaps while you do your chats, which are so informative, you keep the camera on the road ahead and not focused on yourself. Have fun!
Thanks Val - appreciate the comment, and suggestion. Will keep in mind for the next trip. Keep watching.
@@graemecumming glad no offence was taken, photography and presentation really excellent. Look forward to more adventures!
You were very lucky that you have seen the cheethas at Savuti Marsh! There are only two of them! I was there a week after you😊
Absolutely Andrea - incredible that we saw them. They were not easy to see lying down in the grass under the shade of that tree. I hope you had a good trip. We loved the marsh road - so many animals. Thanks for your comment.
Another lovely video. We will be visiting Savuti in October as part of our two week safari holiday so your video is giving me a great insight as to what to expect. As UK pensioners, this will almost certainly be a "once in a lifetime" trip so really hoping to get to see a few cats as well as all the other wonderful wildlife.
Thanks Brian - sounds life a great adventure coming up for you later this year. I’m sure you’ll get to see the Cats - to be honest, we were just a bit unlucky I think. Most people see the Lions at least. We heard them most nights - just no sightings - so they’re definitely in and around the camps. Good luck and enjoy.
any reason why you got out of the vehicle to view the elephant at the watering hole even though you not allowed to do that in kruger national park? we also dont allow that in BW.
Good question Monthusi - to be honest, we'd been driving for a good number of hours and literally just stopped to stretch our legs for a few minutes when that Elephant came past. We have seen many more people getting in and out of cars in BW - getting stuck, checking depth of water crossing etc, and so it appears that the BW parks are less rigid in their enforcement of this rule. Also, the camping in BW is very different to Kruger, in that it is unfenced in most of the places - and so I guess you are naturally having to be more aware in BW because of this. Either way - was great to experience the Elephant in the way that we did. I guess the age old principle of keeping your distance, respecting the animal and being alert was what we tried to follow on this trip.
@@graemecumming well in an emergency (stuck vehicle) or assessing risk (wadding into water to check depth though not advisable) are indeed justified reason enuf to disembark your vehicle but let it be not a common trend least authorities catch wind of this and they start policing you every corner only for you later on report you ate being harassed by dwnp officials...its actually for your safety as well...from your video, every one had their eyes fixated on the elephant....anything could've attacked from your rear...just follow the rules and keep safe....thanks in advance
@@monthusipilane8561 good point - thanks for your concern Monthusi.