4x4ventures | Overlanding BOTSWANA | A Wild Adventure | Ep1

[@markusdippenaar2762]

Netjies! !!

[@shaunmoller2997]

Ryan what is there to say what an episode next level lekke bush camp is koning

[@Musso2407]

Loved the music choice 🤜🏿26:50

[@AidanRIR]

Yeah love it! What is the name of the song and artist?

[@AidanRIR]

Found it ... Africa Moves by Anthony Vega

[@rul_simfoni_Alam]

wow.. very rileks mind , drink coffe , with look amazing animal,place,and forest ...

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Overlanding Botswana a Wild Adventure on KZbin Always great to travel with good mates to wild places. Good vibes and great for the adventurers spirit. Hoping you enjoy the episode, and apologise again for the delay. Drop a comment and let me know what you think? Thanks legends

[@ZUNGULILAZAMBIA]

One Can Never Go Wrong With Good Company 👍

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Absolutely mate 🤙

[@EveryDayHoliDay]

Found you on a facebook group. So cool! Congrats!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you, and glad you enjoyed it. Welcome to the adventure 🙌

[@latunahtarea4453]

you took me by surprise when you started speaking Setswana. Thank you for this awesome video

[@collinphiri910]

Top episode, can't wait for the next one

[@ib2nyce4u]

Really well put together video. Great music, quality footage and content. Very much enjoyed watching.

[@gabomotlhabane5860]

The Ford rig inspires my aspirations, love it

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome Gabo. Chase your aspirations, always.

[@gabomotlhabane5860]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica um joining you in your next adventure

[@reagilekatlholo7303]

Ryan...I really like your Setswana😂

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Shup legend 🤙

[@markusschnepper4221]

This is Next Level guys 🤙🤙🤙🙏

[@dereshpillay930]

Super awesome 👏

[@maphirimutshutshu2128]

Beautiful episode brother. Majic

[@haroldtonydube4566]

Great video you got. BW is beautiful guys. Good work my friend.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you and yes, Botswana is a special place 🙌

[@lloydleroux2166]

Great Episode , can't wait to watch the next one.

[@GOITSEMAJAGA]

Awesome exhaust performance you've got! The Ranger is a beast, and I love the sound of the exhaust every time you accelerate

[@spencerlatim2123]

i love the detail i already feel involved

[@GetOutGO]

Great vid mate, this was an epic trip, looking forward to the next one (soon)!

[@ginaa1414]

Just amazing, I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Ryan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jenningsfamily4677]

Thoroughly enjoyed taking the trip to Moremi with you and the team, having now subscribed, I will be looking forward to future episodes in the days to come.

[@mikehogan9265]

Enjoying your channel. Gives me a chance to reconnect with Africa. Australia is great but nothing like the African bush. South Africa produces some great camping and four wheel drive gear. On the whole better than what is available in Oz I think.

[@AJ-hz6sh]

Ex Durban boy living in Brisbane now. Couldn't agree more Mike. The African bush is alive. Need to get back more regularly. Where are you in Aus?

[@satishpatel5260]

CHABWINO, TWHALUMBE, ZIKHOMO 👉🌍👌

[@brettcharlton6690]

Loving it

[@abdikadir-Jamaame]

Absolutely magnificent video thank you for sharing us legend

[@thusharravi2619]

Awesome video! Looking forward to part 2

[@mikegare8733]

Your expeditions give me life, watching every single one. Hope to link up in one of your BOTSWANA trips.

[@kylw4219]

Awesomness!! Enjoying every minute !

[@focalpoint2913]

Please guys organise one for Zimbabwe.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Did a 3 day trip to Zim very recently. It will be in production when time allows.

[@focalpoint2913]

Thank you so much , will keep an eye.

[@raymondkatongomara7004]

Botswana is amazing

[@Zwesh_3]

Your Tswana is amazing Ra, love your vids they inspire us none traveler's

[@tkkeegope]

Magic...jst magic😊

[@abitonphiri9833]

Sick Rig that grey Ranger, nice.

[@junefields3457]

I love watching your videos. Hello from America

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great video.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you 🙌

[@pinionbale9433]

Good one... and the "koloi". i knew that this was again going to be a fantastic episode and pleasure to watch

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thanks Pinion. Much appreciate

[@lyndinburger]

Man you guys look like you had an amazing time 🤘🛻👍 You guys made me very very home sick. Very nice video thanks guys

[@irisleite5391]

Sure would be nice to see, how cool it is to see you and your family on the adventure, so we can experience the trip with you all, the excitement do's and don't with the family, sure would appreciate feedback. Have a good one boy, thank you for the opportunity to go on your wild exploration with you, we've really enjoyed every single episode of paradise, Africa really is blessed a taste of heaven on earth, thank you Ford, we love you Ford and all your fantastic Gajit's that makes the trips a breathe taking adventure NICE.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Iris, glad you enjoyed the episode. Unfortunately my tribe doesn’t share the same emotions that I do with the bush. We do go out on adventures but this isn’t that show I’m afraid. Africa is amazing and holds so much beauty in its places and it’s people. The ford has been great, but Ford unfortunately has nothing to do with this show, and hasn’t contributed in the slightest. You are a bit skewed if you think the gajits make it a breathtaking adventure. The build has been backed by other brands that actually believe in me and the show. Whilst the vehicle has been great up to this point, the brand has been terrible with me and my endeavours, so I have to correct you on that one. Maybe one day ford will join in on the adventure. And yes, I do love my ford.

[@zacksnguni8999]

Epic content. Loved every bit of it.

[@anthonyfigeredo7019]

Absolutely magical! Don’t you want to try Namibia though?

[@samsebozadventures9927]

Always inspired by your videos...great one mate

[@pietsmit1034]

Wow, another amazing video. Wonderful to watch, enjoyed that you included the preperation as well. Botswana is great!!! Can not wait to see the rest of the trip. Well done, thank you for sharing👌👌👌👌

[@shaunmoller2666]

Epic Ryan lekke episode

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Shaun. Glad you enjoyed it mate. Look out for next week's episode

[@TheAthavanleon]

Unbelievable - How amazing this planet and how lucky you are to live in a place like this...

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

100% mate, what a place and yes, we are lucky 🤙

[@AsherPardey]

Loved this episode!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Always fantastic to hear. Thank you 🙌

[@franckarnoux8260]

bravo what an adventure, I have been preparing my 4X4 for a year, unfortunately with the means of the ship, but for less epic adventures but it is necessary to start one day . thank you so much for taking us with you and enjoy NB: I'm in Africa too but in the North 😉

[@EdwardBath]

Magic Episode Mate! Awesome to be on the ultimate African adventure with you gents!

[@BrianNcube-1]

love these adventures

[@eddiemiekop4006]

Great to see my country well documented like this

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thanks Eddie 🤙

[@ilankotzin3104]

Love your work mate....looking forward to the next vid!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Always mate 🤙 hopefully next week

[@rynochantelle2623]

Loving the expeditions. Botswana is one of the 1st Countries I want to show my family as soon as we get our truck.

[@drup2013]

Another gr8 video Ryan. Botswana beauty will make u speechless.. By the way its Khumaga bro, not Xhumaga. I know sum maps write the name like that but is /khu/maga as in /cool/.. ✊

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thanks mate. Will have to verify that one. Maybe on the next one, but thanks for the heads up 🤙

[@DerekGagiano]

Looks like a great trip. Nice video. Pity for the road conditions, but you sum it up at 37.13 :(

[@tefotiroyamodimo4752]

Finally a new episode 😋❤I love this man so much

[@LightWeNeed]

I’m watching your channel because of your Ford Ranger. Love your vids hope you still pick a ford ranger when its time for you to change your vehicle.

[@tebbokem]

It is a great privilege to travel round like this. I really envy you and thanks so much for showing us these beauties of Africa.

[@ZUNGULILAZAMBIA]

Just watching this New Episode into Bots. Loved the Preparation of the Journey. Fantastic Awesome. Love they way you taking care of my Future RANGER 😊😊😊

[@sorrysimon2024]

When are coming to Namibia guys,our wonderful country has got a lot to offer. Trust me you guys won't see potholes in our roads through out promise 🤞!!!

[@fungaimagumise4360]

Living vicariously through you guys...love from Zimbabwe

[@african7498]

Thanks for sharing - this April will be 3 years since we were last in the bush - stuck overseas. Your guys videos have been keeping us going. Geat footage.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you, and now that SA is off the red list you can plan your next adventure. Don't wait too long. Keep well

[@african7498]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica coming home end of March - 4x4 and trailer waiting. Namibia get ready - can't wait. Be overlanding for months at a time from then. Will keep an eye open for you guys. Be good to have a beveridge - as Ed says

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Yes, looking forward to many cold beverages with you.

[@ttmabasa8569]

I just come across this channel today and i immediately SUBSCRIBE. Can't wait to get my own 4x4, my first trip will be Mozambique. Can't wait

[@Shamrock267]

Hi Ryan love your videos, please keep them coming. Myself my wife & kids have just done Gabs to Nxai Pan (well almost). Did same route as you guys but we had planned to travel through Khumaga National Park, exit at the top and cross the road to Nxai Pan. Unfortunately we got horrible stuck 8km from the gate. Digging and huffing and puffing for three hours without luck. I committed the ultimate school boy error by not letting tyre pressure down. Thankfully anti poaching unit on patrol came to our rescue.Ended up turning back to same campsite you stayed. I think the same Lions you heard, visited us that night. Knocked over jerry can and stole my recovery rope. Along with the excitement was pretty nerve racking traveling with kids. Woke next morning with Lions still extremely close, not allowing for us to pack up camp. I loved every minute but as with what happens in the bush, did not make it to Nxai but stayed 2 nights at Boteti river lodge. If ever I Gabs, pop into our Pub, The Bull & Bush. Thanks again to all of you for your magic vids. Keep Bushing !!!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Mark, what a trip mate. The joys of wild places makes for unforgettable experiences that's for sure. Mark, very very familiar with Bull n Bush, my ol hang out that's for sure. Would love to chat to you in time for a group meet up there. Thanks for sharing your adventure bud, and the kind words. Looking forward to meeting up with you in the future, and appreciate you reaching out. Follow us on FB and Instagram, then I will link up. Cheers mate

[@Shamrock267]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Wow honestly didn’t expect a reply, thanks really appreciate it. Look forward to our paths crossing, in the bush or at the Bull . Cheers

[@oratengmaswabi7303]

Great content and your setswana is on point😂😂👌🏽

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

🤣🤣🤣 100% mate. Glad you enjoyed it bud.

[@Oageng_Lives]

Awesome Stuff Man! Great Production As Always. 👌🏾

[@SteveMrW]

I subscribed a while ago now, but have not yet watched many vids….. I loved watching you on the start of your trip and will have to go back and watch more of your adventures. Thanks for posting

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thanks mate. Enjoy the adventure with me 🤙

[@herbertefox6000]

Oh my goodness Ryan what an amazing episode, this is living the good life 👌 absolutely awesome buddy 👍👌✌🐾🐺

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Herbert. Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Absolutely brilliant. Im supposed to be working now, not watching this but my staff can wait! 😀 Loved it Ryan can't wait for the next one..............now all I can think of is my next trip

[@rudeboy8628]

I just stumbled onto your channel and I must say as a South African living in Asia it is awesome to see. I have some catching up on your channel to do.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Rudie, always lekker. Appreciate your support and enjoy the adventures bud

[@kylerelleen7284]

Awesome Video bud !

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Kyle 🙌

[@wernerziemerink]

Loved it! Fantastic footage and great to see what it looks like accros the border. Well done boys. Can't wait for the next one.

[@EricAndAsh]

We did almost the exact same trip back in 2019 - just counter clockwise :) Can't wait to see your videos from this trip - it's already bringing back some great memories!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hey Eric and Ash, an awesome trip whichever way one travels. Just to be in the wild is fantastic. Explore the channel, the full 4 part series for this epic adventure is up. Enjoy and all the best for 2022

[@EricAndAsh]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Totally agree! Can't wait to watch the rest. We're planning to be back in Namibia and Botswana for about 6 weeks in June and July assuming that all goes weel and we can make it there! Here's to many safe and fun adventures for us all this year!

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Great so see you back posting videos. I love what you guys do. Tremendous to see and go along on a virtual adventure.. I am hoping I will be back in South Africa in the next few weeks.

[@thecamperhaven4093]

hahahaha go tsogilwe mr Ryan re teng re emetse the ckgr expedition now.....u guys are amazing..

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Shup shup. Thank you legend and enjoy 😉

[@botswanalegend]

I want to thank you and Ed. I grew up in Bots but live in the UK now and its because of you guys I've convinced most of my mates to come on a Bots adventure with me.

[@adu6th]

Your setswana is way better than our former head of state. 👌🏼

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂😂

[@nealfarrell]

Fantastic first episode Ryan. Shot for sharing. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Neal. Much appreciated 🤙

[@lebonemokotedi679]

Would love to join your team (OE) one day

[@rolandlundall133]

Hi. Just to let you know that cold showers are not just healthy for your body in many ways but it is also the best way to calm you down and lower blood pressure. So don't worry about hot water it is just not worth it.

[@paulredelinghuys7301]

Hi Ryan. What a great episode and thanks for sharing. Just 2 questions: 1; Why couldn't you pay park fees at the gate and had to travel back to Maun? We always paid at the gate. Is it now because of Covid? 2; Where did you buy that K9 camp chairs? I have similar chair made of wood which I use for camping for the last 20Years. It folds up so small and are light. Just another comment which I also shared with Epic Africa is that you guys to please indicate during which months did you go on these trips. Cant wait for the next episodes.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Paul, thanks for the kind words and comment. Cool, so I mentioned that we travelled in April. At the gate their card machine and systems were down. We don't carry allot of cash either. The amazing K9 campchair and table are from Eeziawn. Great chair and table combo. Till the next one, cheers 🍻

[@paulredelinghuys7301]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Thanks for feedback. See you guys with next episode. and hope its soon. hehehehe

[@jayjoseph8702]

hi Ryan, great work Sir, really inspirational to me. I literally watch this video almost every weekend man and feel like im actually doing it. And the other other thing, you must sell away that rover to me Sir, you have used it its enough. And once i get that one i will definitely take the same route it took 2 months ago, you really teaching me Botswana nice and simple like its not my home. you did great brother. looking foward to your imediate response. cheers

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Jay, and please, don't worry about things like immediate responses. It's the holidays. 🤣🤣🤣 the Ranger is not being sold mate. Think I have another 3 years on it, plus, it will break the bank. Glad to inspire you for Botswana, a country I spent a long time living in and always miss. Appreciate your feedback bud and kind words. Cheers legend 🙌

[@jayjoseph8702]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica cheers

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Cheers legend

[@trudiemarques2518]

Hi R. We're doing this same route in 20 days. We Can. Not. Wait! Watching your amazing videos for tips and tricks. Any chance of sharing your pack list? 😊

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂😂 awesome Trudie. You will enjoy it. Sign up to my Patreon for the tips and tricks. Thank you 🤙

[@trudiemarques2518]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica done!

[@futbolboy16]

Love the channel! Good job fellas! Good content, good advice and great cinematography! All around this channel is up there with some of the best overlanding channels out there. Not to mention the scenery is just jaw dropping! The accents help too lol Keep up the great work guys! Hope to be able to join you all at some point!

[@lesangsekete5000]

Hi Ryan and Ed. Great & epic show as always. My wife & I are so hooked up to your content. We have a bakkie but don't have other accessories needed to travel for long distance or spending time in the Safari. I would like to know where one can hire these accessories (canopy with fridges etc) around South Africa? We are based in Gauteng, Pretoria to be precise. Thanks & much love

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Lesang, thanks for your kind words and support. We appreciate it and salute you and yours. To be honest I’m not sure if there is an option for rental of just a canopy with the necessary accessories? Canopies need fitment and interaction between all relevant components based on vehicle type etc. sorry this doesn’t help you in any way. Maybe reach out to Bushlore 4x4 off road vehicle rental company. Maybe they can assist or advise you on a way forward? Hope it helps and I’ll see you at the next adventure 👍

[@Zwesh_3]

If is possible can you tell how much is a trip like this likely to cost from prep to end?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

About R13.5k all in. Excluding extras

[@bthartneyx]

Loved this. So much nostalgia for me. I did my national service out in Maun in 1992. Explored the surrounding areas, Moremi, Shakawe etc extensively. Lots of good memories with good friends.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you. It is an amazing area mate. Always look forward to travelling this area

[@Bushlove420]

brother man pls tell me where i can fit a mppt with someone who knows what they doing simple setup pretty much just for the fridge sorry to ask but i know you love this stuff

[@quentinfourie2173]

Thanks for sharing this truly amazing trip. We hope to come over from Australia and do this self-drive in June 2023. How much extra fuel did you carry to get from Maun to Kasane?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

As a rule, I always try and carry 40ltrs minimum. That will get you a good 300kms, so you will be safe. Thank you for your response, and sorry to get back to you so late Quentin. You will enjoy the adventure mate. A special place is an understatement for sure. Cheers

[@shumailaimraan-ll2zv]

What is the name of this song in the starting it's amazing song

[@alanjones8603]

Hey Ryan. Regarding the braii packs you mention….u can take them into Bots from SA or u buy when in Bots ?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Buy in Bots.

[@Africa_Explored]

when is the Overlanding Escape Episode 2 coming?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

We hoping soon. Support us on patreon if you want content sooner mate 🤙

[@alanjones8603]

Hey Ryan…… what was the guy at the vet fence checking your spotlights for ?🤷‍♂️

[@alanjones511]

?? Was he checking the size and distance between them ??

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Alan, I think he was checking them out because he liked them, and to see if they had covers on.

[@alanjones511]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Do they require that covers be fitted ?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Yes, as both a prevention to damage and illegal usage of any spot lights it is advisable to have solid covers on them. Remember, we only use our spots out there on dirt roads, if we travel late. I did use them in Zim, as I was running late and worry for animals, but, these spots are very bright. Legally all spots must be put on seperate switches. Namibia wont tolerate spots in front and above the vehicles, so I've heard.

[@roadtotheroofofafrica]

What size tyres are you using on your ford?

[@mud-dust]

Great video! Makes me only miss Bots more… Looking forward the Khwai episode as this is one of my favorite area.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thanks Blaise. Coming soon mate. Timeline almost complete. Botswana has a hold on most mate

[@nickwest2158]

May I ask why you've taken your trailer with you? because you're sleeping on the bakkie. We've been to Moremi in July and the biggest challenge was the horrific roads! Other than the roads - was so great to be back in my favourite country again

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

I took the trailer and RTT for two reasons. 1. It was a 23 day trip and needed to carry 2 fridges. One in the car and one in the trailer. And 2. We also had quite a few 1 nighters. This is where the RTT is allot easier to use and more efficient. The trailer is great for anything over 3 nights, which we had in the middle of the trip. *Please remember that we are in the Bush for 15 days at a time, and don't have access to restock. Also, we have allot of camera gear to carry. Space is lost very quickly, and yes, weight adds up quickly. My new setup allows me to only car camp, but still heavy. I don't think there is a way of escaping weight, but there is a way to accept the compromises

[@shathaniketogetswe4271]

You know what I always forget to ask is I see your vehicle is wrapped but Ed and Chris's vehicles aren't wrapped what do they have to protect their vehicle paint work?? Like I was at Khama Rhino Sanctuary a few weeks ago and though I know how to maneuver I couldn't help but get scratches I also saw someone in a 2mil X7 and I was so scared for his paint work...

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi, they don't have anything to protect their paint other than a good ol polish when they get back from a trip. This works for them, as their scratches dissappear, however, on a vinyl wrap the scratches stay there for ever. Yes, the under body does stay new, but . . . depends on what works for you. Ed did have a clear protective wrap at one stage, which also worked a treat. Good stuff and hope this helps.

[@shathaniketogetswe4271]

Thanks so much for the reply patiently waiting for the next episode with baited breath.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

It is next level mate 🤙 dropping real soon

[@budgetoverlander682]

One question. Why do you have a RTT and a tent on your trailer as well? Isn't that RTT extra weight when you already have a trailer?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Did you enjoy the episode? I took the trailer and RTT for two reasons. 1. It was a 23 day trip and needed to carry 2 fridges. One in the car and one in the trailer. And 2. We also had quite a few 1 nighters. This is where the RTT is allot easier to use and more efficient. The trailer is great for anything over 3 nights, which we had in the middle of the trip. *Please remember that we are in the Bush for 15 days at a time, and don't have access to restock. Also, we have allot of camera gear to carry. Space is lost very quickly, and yes, weight adds up quickly. My new setup allows me to only car camp, but still heavy. I don't think there is a way of escaping weight, but there is a way to accept the compromises

[@budgetoverlander682]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica loved the episode. Thanks for explaining. Makes sense. Keep up the good work!

[@budgetoverlander682]

@4x4ventures how is the fuel consumption on your Ranger when its all loaded up?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

An average for the latest solo trip with the new setup it is 14.2ltr per 100kms. In the sand with 4H engaged 16.5ltr per 100km and in the thick stuff, albeit for very short distances thus far, 18.3ltr per 100km. Not too bad considering.

[@budgetoverlander682]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica not that bad. Love your rig. Thanks for the replies and info.

[@BossengerMatthew]

What camera do you use to record

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Sony APSC cam.

[@rschreck876]

Have to say, I enjoyed the Limpopo videos much much more than this one. Still good but it doesn’t have the feels of Limpopo.

[@calvinrasefako]

🤣🤣🤣🤣dumela rra. Aa le tsogile? You trying with your tswana speaking.😂😂😂

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Dumela. Always mate, trying is what it's about. Glad it put a smile on your dial 🤙

[@calvinrasefako]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica I was in maun just a week ago. Hope to run into you guys one of these good days

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

International travel only next year bud. Maybe we see you then legend

[@calvinrasefako]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica sure mate. You guys made me love wild camping. I've never done it but I hope to do it soon.

[@Shingwedzi70]

Great episode Ryan, really enjoyed it! Looking forward to the next one....

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you. It's on its way