@@paulburley7993 sounds epic. You’re going to have the best time. Let us know how it goes.

@@graemecumming I will. I just found you so am going through all your work. I always knew I would be in love with Africa and Kenya confirmed that. I intend to return to Africa every year as long as I'm able.

Thanks for the comment - glad you enjoyed the video. We did our trip in April 2023...technically, just before the flooding of the Delta.

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.

@@nickboshoff9114 thanks for your opinion. Will try harder next time. 👍

@@lucasmakhafola7116 - thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video. I have two cameras - most of the moving video is shot in a GoPro Hero 8, whilst the zoomed animals are shot with a Canon M50mk11. Nothing fancy or expensive. The GoPro quality is really impressive for such a small camera though.

@@graemecumming Thank you very much

Does give a great perspective doesn’t it…glad you enjoyed.

Thank you Werner - Italy was fantastic - we only explored the Tuscany region but between food, landscape and people, we really had a good time as you will see in the upcoming episodes.

We didn’t Ant - but we had a good look around…

Thanks Karabo - the paths less travelled are always most interesting. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Always appreciated. Take care.

Thanks Peter - appreciate the comment.

Thanks Jean. Yes - I think so. Gareth’s mom? Small world. Thanks for the comment - and glad you like the videos. How are you?

Definitely worth adding to your list Joe. The cottages in the front view are well equipped and as you say, have some magnificent views. Thanks again for watching this episode. Glad you enjoyed it.

My favourite bush camp in Kruger. All cottages face the Letaba River. 5 sleeper Cottages are well setup with an indoor kitchen. Hippo pool on the doorstep is a plus.

Spot on Damian. The cottages are really well equipped and located. It’s also a smallish camp, so pretty quiet and intimate with nature.

It’s a lovely camp Larry - can see why it’s your favourite. 👊🏼

Thanks Kagisho - Kruger always delivers. Yes - a road full of guinea fowls! Thanks for watching and for taking time to comment. Keep well. 👊🏼

Thanks guys - always appreciate your comments. Hoping to get to Kruger again in July. Favourite place in the world. Hope all is good on your side. Take care.

Thanks Warren. Glad you liked it. Hoping to get up to Kruger again in July. Have a lekker day! 👊🏼

Thanks Joe - Kruger always has a way of delivering…doesn’t it. Thanks for watching - and for taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated. Have a lekker day!

I can’t recall seeing it at the time - but yes, I saw it in the edit. 😉

Thanks man - appreciate the comment. 👊🏼

Indeed magic. Thanks for watching. 🙌

Thank YOU for your comment - and for sharing it here. It’s a very special place that. We cannot wait to go back one day - and find those Lions in Chobe. Take care.

Hi Gary - we used handheld two-way radios (Zartek brand) with an extension aerial plugged into the handheld and mounted on the roof. Very simple and cost effective solution.

Sorry that this annoys you. I add music mainly because I don’t have sophisticated equipment and when I record using my GoPro, there is a lot of wind noise that hits the microphone - making it quite unpleasant and noisy. The music drowns this out to an extent. If I manage to capture natural sounds without the wind distortion, I will typically drop the music track so that sounds can be heard. That’s the simple and honest reason from my perspective. Keep watching though - I’m sure you’ll eventually start to enjoy the backing tracks that I select for the nature scenes you’re watching.

Ha - thank you Mike. Thanks for watching...

Glad you enjoyed it Joe - and thanks for the comment. Have you been to the Kruger at all?

@@graemecumming Hi Graeme - yes we've been six times since 2013 and usually go for two weeks each and the Kruger always delivers. Our favorite thing to do in the park are the Wilderness Trails.

Hey Graeme - yes, they worked well. They're a tight fit, but a good, affordable, protective solution for the bikes. We'd use them again.

Hey Jeremy - grateful for the comment and the feedback - so rewarding to get these comments. Yes, its a proper race, that's for sure. I thought that a "Riders Perspective" was important for others to see - obviously we all train hard, and we're just as passionate about MTB'ing, but we're not professionals in the true sense of the word - and this little project allowed me to show others what its all about. Hopefully getting them to maybe consider entering too. I won't be riding the Epic this year unfortunately - but I will be down in the Cape around that same week with some fellow MTB'ers doing our own MTB tour - in some of the same locations that the Epic will be visiting this year. May pull out the GoPro and doing a little recording too ;-) Take care...

When we entering Chrome?

Wow - what a story to share - thanks Venice. I’m sure your dad is resting peacefully soaking up the beauty and sounds around that hide on a daily basis. Good luck for your upcoming birthday trip. Let us know how it goes. 👊🏼

Thanks so much for the comment and the kudos - much appreciated 🙏🏼. Glad you enjoyed watching the episode - as much as I enjoyed putting it together. 👊🏼. Keep watching and keep the comments coming.

Indeed - a crazy, testing few days on the bike last year. Thanks for your comment and for watching. Are you getting ready for this year's edition of the Cape Epic?

@@graemecumming Nope we decided to make a real effort and preparation for 2025. Already working on ,2025.

@@ReyciclismoMTB - nice, plenty of time to make it count properly...good luck with the training in that case. Hope to see you there!

Hi Carl - we took a few jerry cans each, but we did in fact stop and refuel between Xakanaxa and Magotho just to be safe. If you're travelling from Xakanaxa to Magotho on the transit road, about three quarters of the way there, after crossing the Khwai river, is a little trading post called Afro Ville (it'll b eon your right hand side). Its essentially a spaza shop with a beautiful bougainvillea surrounded lapa - they will sell you jerry can refills of diesel or petrol. Not always guaranteed - in fact, we placed our order there, went through to Magotho, and then back tracked 2 days later to collect. You pay a slight premium, but definitely worth it for peace of mind.

Hey Lawrie - sorry that you didn't resonate with the music. That's good feedback for me...will give some more thought to music for the next adventures. I guess it will always be subjective though. Anyway, happy to hear that you enjoyed the footage. Hope you've watch the other episodes - we had a really good time in Bots - and part of the reason for putting these video's together (other than memories), is to encourage others to go and explore places like the Okavango. Have you done any overland trips?

@@graemecumming Hello again Graeme I stayed at Chobe lodge some years ago & your video-brought back fond memories including lions feeding & a young elephant playing with his trunk. I used to produce AV shows and would record wild track sound for use in the production Lawrence

Thank you for the kind comment - its great to have viewers in France watching our adventures. And yes, we'll continue to keep posting. Have you been to the Kruger Park yet?

Yes it's been 5 years now, and I hope to be able to come back as soon as possible, I miss the bush so much !

We booked the boat cruise at the Xakanaxa camp - as you drive in, there is a signpost on the right hand side indicating the boat launch area. If you go down to the boats and speak to the guy there, he will be able to advise on times and availability. Try and meet with him on arrival - as you may have to wait until the next morning or evening for availability - but you should easily be able to squeeze the boat trip in if you are staying for a few days at the camp. We initially wanted to do a morning cruise, but when that was fully booked, we opted for the evening cruise. Enjoy.

Thank you Lalie - that's very kind of you. Yes - KNP is a beautiful place - and there's nothing better than a few days in the bush. Glad you enjoyed it.

Glad you enjoyed it Elsa - thanks for the love.

Thanks for the comment @birthdaywishes6647 - much appreciated. Yeah - beautiful, graceful creatures, aren't they...just getting on with their day. Glad you enjoyed.

Thanks Ilan - always good to get your comments - much appreciated. Just spent a few weeks in WA, Aus - there is some amazing adventuring to be done down under mate. But yes, hard to beat our African bush - will do my best to bring you some great adventures in 2024. Take care.

You and me both... There's nothing like it! Those sounds, smells, and sunsets! Greetings from a dull, rainy UK (at least we don't get the load shedding though.... 😅)

Thank you Mary Jane - Happy New Year to you too. Glad you are still enjoying the content as much as we love getting out there and putting it together.

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment Marius - glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏🏼

So good to read this Vish - thanks for the comment. If I can get you onto a bike and exploring new trails, then the effort that went into editing this video was well worth it. Enjoy... ;-)

Yes…but so worth it. 😉

Thanks for the comment William - in terms of your question I hope I’m not misunderstanding - but this was a trip we did to Botswana. This particular video shows the section between Xakanaxa (Moremi game reserve) and Magotho (Khwai game reserve).

St Anton is off the charts beautiful - you will love it. We went in February - as we wrapped up our week, the heavy snow pulled in. March should be perfect.

Always good getting your feedback Werner. Glad you are still enjoying the content. When are you planning your next trip to KNP?

Thank you Fiona - lovely to read comments like this. Appreciate you taking the time to send them. 🙂