Chitake Springs | Zimbabwe's Hidden Gem

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

Комментарии • 175

  • @JamesHendry
    @JamesHendry  2 года назад +50

    Hello all - I hope the year has started well...

    • @riabb8725
      @riabb8725 2 года назад

      Thanks James, lovely to see you again. Hope you both are well and planning lots of trips for us to watch! Great job!

    • @mrapistevist
      @mrapistevist 2 года назад +1

      Thanks, and to you. Great footage of the buffalo. I don't think I could nod off knowing lions are around :)

    • @paintparkspaws
      @paintparkspaws 2 года назад +1

      Missed you and our friends live chat. Pity. Would have done wonders for my self-pity mood today. Oh my so many Beefaloes!

    • @lomarroux
      @lomarroux 2 года назад

      James have you seen this video? The buffalo skeleton in the springs in both you and this video suggests they were taken around the same time ruclips.net/video/lnkR8aMamo8/видео.html

    • @funtastikfitness9883
      @funtastikfitness9883 2 года назад

      Thanks for reality content in our areas. We feel proud finding our valuable resources put on global map
      ruclips.net/channel/UC9S5KWKvKtFWCflpYGJQV9g

  • @mikemiller5661
    @mikemiller5661 2 года назад +3

    Wowza! Those buffalo kicking up a dust storm. What a spectacle!

  • @Riaan3108
    @Riaan3108 2 года назад +5

    Mesmerising sequence with the buffalo coming for a drink.

  • @mindytillapaugh3465
    @mindytillapaugh3465 2 года назад +6

    I can't get over how GREEN those parrots were !
    What would we do without your wonderful narration, Mr. Hendry - you are a treasure!

  • @WildlifeObsessed
    @WildlifeObsessed 2 года назад +8

    My Year just got immeasurably better, thanks to you.
    Many happies to you and your beautiful wife.

  • @carolchristie8514
    @carolchristie8514 2 года назад +2

    Love it all; especially the herds which are so dramatic!!!

  • @clayfaith7342
    @clayfaith7342 2 года назад +17

    Outstanding job Kristen,It was nice of you to bring James along :)

  • @audreyb233
    @audreyb233 2 года назад +8

    Superb filming of the buffaloes, baboons & birds!..the music was as dramatic! Well done & thank you guys! Love & Blessings xxx

  • @mariannkovats3956
    @mariannkovats3956 2 года назад +7

    Amazing work, James, as always! The buffalos scene with the dust and the music are just out of this world! 👏👏👏

  • @anesumadziyire8726
    @anesumadziyire8726 2 года назад +4

    I wish you did this for Television. It's the best safari recording on RUclips. Well done

  • @atlantajuls7141
    @atlantajuls7141 2 года назад +7

    Fantastic beefalow footage! Just added sitting under a baobab tree for sunset to my bucket list. ❤️

  • @emancipatedlionm9215
    @emancipatedlionm9215 2 года назад +1

    Appreciate seeing allllllllll these lovely animals including the various birdies who seem to allllllllll follow order for drinking. Missed the lions. Great filming!

  • @hellosunshine9915
    @hellosunshine9915 2 года назад +5

    So excited!! Thanks James n Kirsten!

  • @waterbuck
    @waterbuck 2 года назад +3

    The cinematography here is second to none.

  • @layalabi1667
    @layalabi1667 2 года назад +3

    OMG!! Wonderful photography!! Thank you!!

  • @eliseney8854
    @eliseney8854 2 года назад +25

    Excellent as always, but those scenes with the buffalo and dust are top level!

    • @rbeard7580
      @rbeard7580 2 года назад +1

      Absolutely!

    • @4weeksleave
      @4weeksleave 2 года назад +1

      Beautiful

    • @dzuppi
      @dzuppi 2 года назад

      I agree! Amazing experience.

  • @RuvaRashe2023
    @RuvaRashe2023 2 года назад +2

    beautiful, thank you for showing me my beautiful Zimbabwe i didnt know exists

  • @karenmartley797
    @karenmartley797 2 года назад +2

    Hello beautiful people James and Kirsten 🤩... thank you for sharing and bringing us along with you...so Amazing..I agree with plenty of happiness along the way xxxx

  • @kristinehickman6782
    @kristinehickman6782 2 года назад +3

    Stunning scenes of the beefalos-well done!

  • @manoftheserengeti3052
    @manoftheserengeti3052 2 года назад +4

    November, 2020. I spent two nights at Chitake before heading to the banks of the Zambezi. At Chitake, we watched a pride of lions gather around an elephant carcass. A glorious time in northern Zimbabwe.

  • @Fuzigish8
    @Fuzigish8 2 года назад +1

    Epic shots of the buffalo in the dust! What a spot!

  • @kevinjackson9156
    @kevinjackson9156 2 года назад +4

    Highest praise I can give you is I *NEED* to go there!

  • @ouzipistol1703
    @ouzipistol1703 2 года назад +7

    Thanks James I have learned a lot from you I can't wait to be part of your next journey!!

  • @tonynz9954
    @tonynz9954 2 года назад +10

    Absolutely brilliant filming of the Beef - a - loes. Sadly the Lie- ons did not wish to make an appearance. Probably too well fed and having afternoon siestas. Lovely sunset under the Boabab tree. Perfect setting for a Amarula with eish !! A flat battery and a flat tyre can lead to a flat holiday. One must learn to overcome these minor obstacles.😀

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +2

      The le-ons were way too well fed!

  • @veragamsky1734
    @veragamsky1734 2 года назад +3

    Keeps me enthralled as always James and Kirsten. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @adristrydom2444
    @adristrydom2444 2 года назад +5

    Absolutely spectacular views!! Thank-you for sharing this with us!!!

  • @sheltonkanyoka101
    @sheltonkanyoka101 2 года назад +3

    Days like this are always remembered I miss the place so much thank you

  • @thejerseylady1
    @thejerseylady1 2 года назад +4

    Thanks as always for giving us a window on your world. Hoping you have smooth travels and stay safe and well. Gloria

  • @stuartfarquhar2620
    @stuartfarquhar2620 2 года назад +1

    Most beautiful place … real and true African experience … hope the rain and water arrives soon

  • @dixiee3554
    @dixiee3554 2 года назад +6

    Thank you once again for sharing your vacations with us!!!🌟🌟🌟

  • @suzannestamps4557
    @suzannestamps4557 2 года назад +3

    Awesome footage of the Buffalo in the dust. Also your commentary on Barry, which brings back hilarious memories from your WE days. Well done as always.

  • @terrylee9196
    @terrylee9196 2 года назад +3

    wow the buffalo was spectacular amazing

  • @cucciecoimbra8709
    @cucciecoimbra8709 2 года назад +2

    Hello James. Thank you for this. Looking forward to Mana Pools.

  • @larriwallbridge3377
    @larriwallbridge3377 4 месяца назад

    Luv your creations James. As an ex- Zimbabwean living overseas, I treasure your videos (& luv your sense of humour 😂)

  • @nalinisingh2684
    @nalinisingh2684 2 года назад +1

    Excellent thank you I Love Africa Greeting from Guyana South America

  • @travelartandtequila8164
    @travelartandtequila8164 2 года назад

    Fantastic filming - the lighting on the buffalos, the dust, close-ups, the wind - felt like we were right there!

  • @1psfinla
    @1psfinla 2 года назад +4

    Buffaloes, baobabs, birds and baboons plus lions and so much more. Spectacular photography, editing and music choices. And longer, too! It's a great start to the year. Thank you both for a wonderful episode. I can't wait for more. During that buffalo sequence I kept hoping the lions wouldn't take advantage of all that dust. I was glad they didn't! I hope you got water and fixed the tire in the next episode!

  • @sandrakapiyasora5198
    @sandrakapiyasora5198 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for showcasing our beautiful Zimbabwe, I was born and bred in Harare and never had the thought of touring the wilderness, I am challenged!

  • @simonartley1645
    @simonartley1645 Год назад

    Stirring and timeless wildlife in that fine wild area .Superb photography of the time and place.Hope to return to Zimbabwe...if Zambia doesnt distract .
    Yes Baobab are so striking ..and sacred

  • @pattygonzales9605
    @pattygonzales9605 2 года назад +2

    A great 23 minutes and 12 seconds. Loved it. Thank you guys for sharing.

  • @raould2590
    @raould2590 2 года назад +2

    Just awesome!! Miss your humorous look at wildlife on "Wild Earth"!!!!

  • @deborahmercer1897
    @deborahmercer1897 2 года назад

    Wow, James!!! Gorgeous and artistic video photography , humor and song……..fantastic!!!!

  • @rachelbarrie5359
    @rachelbarrie5359 2 года назад +7

    Hi James and Kirsten. Happy New Year to you both and also a belated Merry Christmas. Thank you so very much for sharing your adventures with us. Greatly appreciated. From this Kiwi (New Zealander) 🇳🇿

  • @OverlandingwithBruce
    @OverlandingwithBruce 2 года назад +2

    Another place I need to visit. Thank you for sharing James. Awesome place.

  • @janiszeh
    @janiszeh 2 года назад +2

    I love Mana Pools, my favourite place on earth. Never been to Chitake though, so thank you for this footage, allowing me to see and feel the place !

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +1

      Definitely give Chitake a try next time you go!

  • @inomorethanu3244
    @inomorethanu3244 2 года назад +3

    Excellent filming accompanied by a Wrex Tarr commentary

  • @ScatterlingsOfAfrica.
    @ScatterlingsOfAfrica. 2 года назад +2

    This commedian is a LEGEND !! 😂

  • @alexcraig8543
    @alexcraig8543 2 года назад +1

    Not only entertaining for the wildlife, but the comedy as well. Lol! I certainly wouldn't be lazing around on the river bank with all those prey species around (including the humans) and lions somewhere about.

  • @thepenelopejones
    @thepenelopejones 2 года назад

    Magnificent "beef" capture with all the dust kicking up almost oscuring the herd from view [nerve wracking moments with kitties potentially licking their lips!] And in spite of their bulk, quite a few noticeable ribs showing - perhaps Leo noticed and decided ribs were NOT on the menu?? Completely appreciate the crack-of-dawn efforts, exhausting but wow - amazing footage James. Now for a *double cold one*

  • @Charza56
    @Charza56 2 года назад +3

    Hello from Port Elizabeth ;)

  • @lsmogal
    @lsmogal 2 года назад +1

    Some awesome shots 👏 In fact it's so good I feel like I need a bath now to get the dusty dirt off 😊

  • @nancyf52
    @nancyf52 2 года назад +1

    Awesome James, I felt very thirsty after the dust show lol. Your wonderful humor and stories 💯 Thanks again, can't wait for more.

  • @stevekurtube
    @stevekurtube 2 года назад +2

    Epic cinematography so far Mr. Hendry ! Who knew that such visual drama can be found in all that beef ? Adding Zim to our list, having enjoyed Botswana so much in Aug 2021. Hoping to head back to Africa in 2023. P.S. - the Mrs and I thoroughly enjoyed “Reggie and Me” on Audible 👍

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад

      Many thanks for watching and listening...we are both very grateful!

  • @elly-bums3155
    @elly-bums3155 2 года назад

    This is absolutely stunning. One of your best. Love the beef bum ending.

  • @karinbishop9452
    @karinbishop9452 2 года назад +2

    Always enjoy the humor!

  • @desertrose2059
    @desertrose2059 2 года назад +1

    As always, I am waiting to hear the good news of your new TV series contract. These are superb and sure to get you there...

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 2 года назад +2

    Lilians Love Birds >> Beautiful!!!

  • @lindenhardy9021
    @lindenhardy9021 2 года назад +2

    Impangele...my favourite African bird!

  • @mariannevoight3611
    @mariannevoight3611 2 года назад +2

    Magnificent .. love the buffaloooo … looking forward to next episode 👍😃 thank you for taking us on your holiday
    Marianne NZ

  • @bushlover4268
    @bushlover4268 2 года назад +1

    Stunning buffalo footage in the dust - not sure all of them in situations like this actually get to drink.

  • @BLESSEDTOBEABLESSING
    @BLESSEDTOBEABLESSING 2 года назад +2

    You are an amazing story teller

  • @mrouth5691
    @mrouth5691 2 года назад

    I watched it yesterday then rewatched it with my mum later. Just brilliant photography. The buffaloes through the dust was magnificent!!! Loved Barry the Biker Baboon. Also mum kept cracking up with all the jokes. Looking forward to the next episodes!!!
    Thank you so much James and Kirsten!!

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching. I'm glad your mother enjoyed it too

  • @4weeksleave
    @4weeksleave 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video as always James!

  • @sueb6831
    @sueb6831 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant place. One of a kind. V jealous

  • @tivvstone726
    @tivvstone726 Год назад

    Hello james .Havnt seen you since Covid began . Nice to see your still there .How is the crew . Love your sence of humor .😊

  • @goldengirl54
    @goldengirl54 2 года назад +3

    Patiently waiting 😊

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +3

      And much appreciated

    • @goldengirl54
      @goldengirl54 2 года назад

      @@JamesHendry Love your video's, and watch them all. 💙

  • @LegalAlien80
    @LegalAlien80 2 года назад

    Haven't been able to watch for a while. Great to be doing so now. Happy New year all. Let's hope it's a good one.

  • @virst
    @virst 2 года назад +1

    Always a fun and spirited ride in your imagination. Monty Python on safari!

  • @Themechanics1
    @Themechanics1 2 года назад +3

    great job man

  • @calvinmadondo6265
    @calvinmadondo6265 2 года назад +1

    Thank you James

  • @TheRealKlinky
    @TheRealKlinky 2 года назад

    This place is truly a special place. I wouldn't advise anyone to visit as I want it to be left absolutely untouched & pristine, I'm selfish like that🙈...love your videos 🤣🤣🤣

    • @scottishboer3126
      @scottishboer3126 2 года назад +1

      😁😂😂
      I hear you. Some places should stay secret

  • @guylneedham
    @guylneedham 2 года назад

    Wonderful footage. One day I hope to see what you have seen, and to drive in a 70 series Toyota Land Cruiser in Africa.

  • @paulcrawford6111
    @paulcrawford6111 2 года назад

    Loving you films James. Not only informative but portrayed in a good lighthearted manner - very often these types of youtube films are "stilted". I am heading out to SA in the next couple of months to retire and really looking forward to travelling around Southern Africa and visiting some of the wonderful sights that you have shown on your films. Can I kindly ask what set up you are using for your videos? I like the look of your rig - and although heavy looking - looks pretty flexible. Keep the films coming please.

  • @pilanesbergtrails6844
    @pilanesbergtrails6844 2 года назад

    Spectacular!!!!!

  • @handyvickers
    @handyvickers 11 месяцев назад

    Nice work guys... Not sure that music is really necessary, but great footage!

  • @craftystash8667
    @craftystash8667 2 года назад +3

    My fav videos 😁

  • @jospike1470
    @jospike1470 2 года назад

    Oh wow...those buff's and that dust. The Zulu name for the Natal Mahogany is...Mkhuhla, I believe. Thanks, for the wonderful footage and humorous narration

  • @jophoenix3919
    @jophoenix3919 2 года назад

    Absolutly spactular!!

  • @maxv2858
    @maxv2858 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the fantastic entertainment! I hope you'll get a lifetime supply of Zambezi Lager for this! ;-)

  • @pembridgehouse
    @pembridgehouse 2 года назад

    Great video. Like your work and your singing.

  • @GetOutGO
    @GetOutGO 2 года назад

    That buffalo sighting was stunning! Happy new year!

  • @OutdoorJ867
    @OutdoorJ867 2 года назад

    This is great, the Buffalo coming in their thousands!

  • @H_Julia
    @H_Julia 2 года назад

    The buffalo scenes are amazing - were you on foot in the river bed? Whn we were there it was strictly no cars in the riverbed?
    Amazing footage!

  • @malky101
    @malky101 2 года назад

    Nice colour grading of the buffs coming down

  • @delsurf71
    @delsurf71 2 года назад

    Love the videos of your adventures.

  • @lizowilliam013
    @lizowilliam013 2 года назад +3

    Watching those buffaloes stampeding down, it’s very clear now that Mufasa never stood a chance… sigh

  • @chenyaloyce5356
    @chenyaloyce5356 2 года назад

    Your best in photography, welcome Tanzania bwana

  • @ardnfast
    @ardnfast 11 месяцев назад

    9:25 "...mother looking into the distance...as if she might have made some sort of error..." 😅😅😅

  • @richardhyatt3238
    @richardhyatt3238 2 года назад

    Love your production- what is the music in your Chitake Springs episode (first one with Lovebirds)

  • @anesumadziyire8726
    @anesumadziyire8726 2 года назад

    Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MovingPicturesAfrica
    @MovingPicturesAfrica 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic episode. The shots of the buffalo herd in the dust are beautiful. I've been to Mana quite a few times but never to Chitake. Do you need to walk to get the low angle shots of the spring or can you set up near the vehicle?

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Rob! You would love Chitake. You can sit by your vehicle on top of the bank but we just found going lower down was the best for filming.

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 2 года назад

      @@JamesHendry yeah, most of the videos I've seen from Chitake are from the top of the bank which is not a great angle.

  • @tafadzwamabuto7890
    @tafadzwamabuto7890 2 года назад +1

    Informative 👏🏿👏🏿

  • @craigelsdon-dew8832
    @craigelsdon-dew8832 2 года назад +2

    Any chance you can post in 4K? I see you are filming in it (I think), the videography is great, would love the extra resolution for my big TV! Thanks for the amazing series!

  • @stephenknutson6256
    @stephenknutson6256 2 года назад +2

    I have a question. It seems to me that the Buffalo, both male and female have longer, thinner horns then what I'm used to seeing. So, is this a sub species found in that part of Zimbabwe?

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +1

      Hi there, no same species as elsewhere. There does seem to be regional variation in the horna though

  • @glassengraver
    @glassengraver 2 года назад

    Superb ♥

  • @generalbevenmundida2339
    @generalbevenmundida2339 2 года назад

    Nice video James. Can you share the name of the sound you used in the video

  • @deliriou599
    @deliriou599 2 года назад

    What is that song playing during the buffalos at the beginning? It was beautiful and a great choice for the amazing footage

  • @np100
    @np100 2 года назад +1

    Buffalo must breed frequently to keep up such huge populations.

  • @OnlineopticsCoUk
    @OnlineopticsCoUk 2 года назад

    Hi guys sorry I missed the premier there I was called away from home... Great buffalo shots btw... I left a question in chat for you was wondering if you saw it or not... maybe it disappeared during live chat... Anyway will try again... When on a Safari shoot what focal length do you find yourself working with most of the time? or what focal lengths does your go to zoom operate within? Also lastly whats the longest focal length you would use on one of these trips? Sorry just I'm looking to go away on a trip soon and need to go fairly prepared any advice/help would be welcomed... many thanks Christopher from Aviemore

    • @JamesHendry
      @JamesHendry  2 года назад +3

      Hello...i missed this in the comments. I use a 200 to 600mm lens for 90 percent of the shots. Id say 600mm is a good length to have if you can for a safari. I had to change to a 24 - 70 for most of the wide stuff.

    • @OnlineopticsCoUk
      @OnlineopticsCoUk 2 года назад

      @@JamesHendry thank you so much... also thank you for the info on the smaller zoom... look forward to your next video guys... thanks

    • @OnlineopticsCoUk
      @OnlineopticsCoUk 2 года назад

      @@JamesHendry Is that combined the Sony A7 R IV body? cheers

  • @yvo4497
    @yvo4497 2 года назад

    Love the mullet at 10:16 .