Overlanding Hwange | Where Giants Fall | Ep2

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Overlanding Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe , where the giants fall, episode 2. Enjoy the episode as Rhys and I explore more of Hwange. It's early mornings as we pick up on day 4 of our 19 day overlanding adventure. Be a legend and smash the super thanks button to support the work that I do. With your donations it becomes a little bit easier to do. It helps and I salute you for your belief in the show, and keeping the 4x4ventures alive 👌

[@tafadzwamabuto7890]

Thus the best ever episode, well done ✅ and keep it up.

[@m.goodengumman3941]

Thanks for sharing this video, very interesting and informative 👍🤗🇬🇧

[@iantroup]

Thanks

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Ian 👌 really appreciated legend

[@phillipvandenberg-px3fi]

Sad but beautifully filmed Ryan…you have outdone yourself on this one. Probably my favourite episode to date..well done and thank you.

[@fungaimagumise4360]

Given the way south Africans loathe Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans ,these blokes are true true Africans,they don't complain they just keep powering on and staying positive.... Massive respect to you lads from a Zimbabwean🇿🇼

[@Mukurumbira]

Generally, South Africans don't hate Zimbabwe and by extension Zimbabweans, it is a minority subset of economically poor South Africans who hold those views, just like anywhere in the world, the poor often project. You would never see a rich person contended wasting their time engaged in such, they would rather spend time looking at the opportunity to close the gap i.e. why are Zimbabweans in South Africa, how can we benefit in South Africa andd Zimbabwe etc. Coming back to this video, the guys overlanding have a passion and that passion is nature and experiencing, that is fantastic to see irrepsective of borders etc. When I initially saw the first elephant which later died, I was willing it to fight and overcome but as state, that is the cicle of life. One question I have though: how come we never see dead carcases of animals around the watering holes. Is it a case of animals having a code of conduct around the watering hole, then all bets are off once drinking has finished. Can someone well versed with animal behaviours please provide an answer. Thanks.

[@azarelpillay8538]

Majority of us don't hate Zimbabweans. South Africans rather employ Zimbabweans rather than the entitled local population. That's what they hate.

[@tinashevengesai3011]

I've been waiting for this! Much love from a Zimbabwean living in the states! Can you please do a video on how to stay safe while overlanding and the best times to overland southern africa, the pro and cons of each season and any resources/ forums that are available to make it easier for first timers

[@annabarringer6215]

Absolutely fantastic!! Wild dogs, southern ground hornbill, roan antelope and so many elephants. It was sad to see some suffering and then not surviving the harsh conditions. Thank you for showing many sides to these beautiful and spectacular places!

[@jephaeronhechanova41]

Good to see the ranger running again

[@ingoeggers8356]

Hey Ryan, you have really set the bar VEERRY high with this episode. You have never (thankfully) romanticised the bush life you encounter on your trips. This footage shows a very stark reminder that life in the bush is really NOT a walk in the park for all these animals. And no matter how strong the urge to intervene, and even if we humans could intervene here, it probably isn't right. Thank you for showing us this harsh reality. Drought is a well-known occurrence in Africa, and I've had my not so nice experiences with drought on farm. Withoit wanting to open a great debate/argument, I do ponder the effect we human beings have on the climate of this beautiful planet with our unthoughtful, selfish behaviour. Thanks again for a excellent episode, with excellent videography and imagery - well done brother!

[@elizabethmerritt1987]

I think with the changing climate maybe we should rethink not interfering in these situations with these amazing creatures? These intense climates, drought, etc are a direct result of climate change due to human impacts. I think maybe it's time we start helping these amazing creatures a bit more. Thanks for sharing this perspective Ryan!

[@JoesWildlifeAdventures]

Hi Ryan - brilliant episode just brilliant! It’s absolutely shocking to see Hwange so dry. We were at Masuma Dam in early July 2022 and the grass was waist high with water in every pan. What a brilliant park though, one of my favorites in Southern Africa and I just love that you are sharing your experiences with us all….keep up the great work 👏👏👏

[@misheckmshozampofu]

Watching my favorite adventure car been watched in boskruin, summerfields 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you bud 🤙

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

So many elephants! So many amazing birds! I even loved watching the day off!

[@ulrikekrocker5548]

Nature is not always beautiful, but it is always true to itself. Thank you Ryan for this video.

[@shaunmoller2997]

Jo it is dry their animal sightings epic content as always out of this world. Overlanding at its best thanks Ryan for sharing cheers.

[@realmbonisidube]

Thank you for showing us the beauty of the southern Africa savanna in most of your adventures across southern africa

[@leonbadenhorst]

Great episode Ryan and Rhys! A trip that will be remember for sure! October is harsh in Hwange

[@abdikadir-Jamaame]

An amazing places 😍 and awesome 👌

[@iantroup]

Ryan, the quality of your photography / videography is just incredibe. I have never seen animals in Africa like this before, thank you so much for sharing. I'm from Birmingham in the UK.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you and really appreciate your feedback. My ol man and ol lady are from Birmingham. Strange that, and small world 🤙

[@doug729]

Great video. Loved Hwange.

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Awesome and outstanding.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@tafadzwamabuto7890]

This episode is the cut above the rest, well done wingmate... Can't wait for Gonarezhou episode

[@freemanndhlovu4370]

What an absolute adventure, thanks Ryan for bringing what we've been patiently waiting for. I really enjoyed the whole epi and felt very far from where I am, but right deep in the bushes of Hwange, I even felt afraid when Ryhs described how he spotted a leopard 🐆 under the table 😂, though heartbreaking to see the giants falling 😢 but anyways it is what it is that's nature.

[@GOITSEMAJAGA]

Wow, such a scenic view. Beautiful indeed. Thanks for making Saturday evening joyful.

[@4wdadventureoz]

Another cracking episode my friend, brilliant videography and story telling, and thank you for showing the reality of nature, cheers mate.

[@MalebaneS]

Next level🤠Hwange NP💯

[@nelsonvocal8435]

Hi buddy this is one of the best video, taking us to some parts of Africa. It so beautiful. Please keep bringing us the best.😊

[@WimBotha1]

Thank you Ryan and Rhys, you got me truly with this one! I could feel that poor elephant screaming for help, but being helpless, slowly life left her ... Can't wait for the next episode!

[@louikamanga7303]

Ryan you an inspiration man, just to see & know you still getting out and about. Lekker episode bhuti,love your humor & energy. you keep us motivated to get out there.stay strong & keep at it.

[@EpicAfrica]

Well done mate on an awesome episode! looking forward to the next one!

[@paulw9293]

Beautiful work you guys, can only echo what everyone else has said - the scenery. Film work & camaraderie on display is first rate. Trust you're keeping well Ryan, all the best as always from Queensland Australia ✌️💪🙏

[@GB007-g6u]

I grew up in Zim and my grandfather ran Robins Camp for many years. We had a blessed childhood visiting and granddad took us to a lot of off the road places. The dying elephant brought back an amazing experience. We were taken to an elephant’s graveyard which was incredible. It was a large area, in a dip as I recall with many dozens of skeletons. Walking amongst them with the huge skulls is something I won’t forget. Apparently, they can know when their days are numbered so they’d head for the graveyard to die. Very sad. Obviously, not all can do this as seen in your video.

[@dionsarrimanolis5357]

Awesome footage, thanks guys, I really enjoyed it. I grew up in Wankie as it was known back in the day, brought back good memories as a kid in the mid to late 70's and early 80's.

[@MartinGotz-jm8pd]

good job boys

[@langtonla4559]

Love the work u are doing in my home country Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 ❤

[@steph9445]

Always a pleasure Ryan! Great episode 👍

[@louisedickinson8883]

What an awesome episode. We still follow you from the UK and one day hope to be more adventurous in our travels. We're looking forward to November and our South Africa, Kgalagadi and Southern Namibia road trip. Best wishes to you wonderful people ❤️

[@patricianyamunda8869]

Dropped what I was watching when notification came through-and as usual never disappoints 😊 Absolutely awesome visuals… thanks again Ryan and co🙌🏽

[@lockinghubsadventures]

Very nice bud looking forward to your next episode😎

[@ጽጽ]

Amazing as always🤝

[@nolavout3025]

Wow, now we are talking, this is the Africa I remember, hot, rugged and unforgiving. Hwange at its best yet worst and mad hot just like the Karoo. Thanks kidda this was amaaaazing!!ll

[@matsolothabiso7687]

This is Awesome please Visit Ngwenya and Kennedy in future on the southern part Main Camp :-)

[@wbrianna27]

Always AWESOME! Tatenda for taking us with 😊

[@simasikuntema552]

Much love 🇧🇼

[@DuitserSwart]

When you have a roof over your head and at least one meal a day you are not poor. I love the children of africa, big smile with an old tyre running the streets make me smile.

[@ThreeFoxCo]

Awesome episode, as always! Keep it up buddy!

[@joshuagxekwa]

Great episode, really enjoyed it 👍 ❤

[@thembekileblessmore]

New video, excitement!

[@mitchellanddonnabrooke2177]

Stunning episode Ryan. 👌

[@kagishomashiloane3630]

Hey Ryan. Thanks for posting mate. I absolutely missed you guys. Thanks for a great and emotional content. Hope to see more content from you, Ed and Christof

[@troopyinafrica]

Ryan this was a great episode with some very real and tangible moments of truth about the wild that we are not privy to often. May I ask if they are vaccinating are of the herds or must it just play out? Great review of the park.

[@coadyg]

Hey Ryan, you have really captured the moments in this video from the tragedy of death to the life blood of a dam. This was just totally captivating. Nature has its way to balance things if left to its own devices. My last recollection of Main camp was returning from a broken arm plaster paris conducted in Wankey after I broke my arm while on a school camp at Robin's camp. We had Steak egg and chips for lunch.

[@seenannilawer9480]

Has always 👌

[@deepaksonar09]

WAITING FOR THE THIRD EP.

[@paulsmit8147]

Yoh, Ryan....., my man, sorry, but i couldn't watch the first 25min. Any First Class adventure, thanks for taking us along, magic 👀🤙

[@IddoRoscher]

The quality of this video is so high. Thanks for taking us with you again. Question: how to book the rustic bushcamps in Hwange, tshakabika being one of them (rhino bar, vhikani, lukosi, salt springs being the others)??

[@collenkutya7608]

As a Zimbabwean i feel humbled. Big up Ryan hope to meet with you one day

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you. Don’t be humbled, be proud mate. You have an amazing country

[@alexjohnson8645]

Ryan all the way👌

[@nealfarrell]

I’ve noticed that you are getting more comfortable with the passenger seat. Lekker. You headed over to that side of the car kicking and screaming in earlier vids😂😂 Great series so far, thank you!

[@EbrahimBarendse]

The man who inspired my ford ranger purchase but yoh I'm running into lots of engine issues. Lots of white smoke coming from exhaust and I need to fix up the body as it's badly smashed. My aim is to make mine look like yours. That's the main reason I bought it. 😊

[@TheBechesa]

Hi Ryan, awesome episode. watching from Nairobi, Kenya.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you

[@wesleygovender6579]

All that arises, passes away. Buddha

[@ashleymargolis1867]

Thank you for visiting Zimbabwe. we welcome you back friends And family

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you. I will be back as soon as I can.

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

Awesome episode Ryan! You never showed us Reece's knife...😆

[@WildernessTamed]

I've never seen Hwange looking so dry and desolate......such a shame about the elephants!

[@fungaimagumise4360]

The drought has been brutal on the Ellies but smaller animals like wildebeest buffalo and a bunch bucks look in top condition, What could be the reason for that gentlemen?

[@gavinsmith28]

@ryan, who would you recommend for Ford suspension work? I have an OME lift, but want a general suspension checkup

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

100% Tough Dog suspension mate

[@ashleymargolis1867]

60000 elephant

[@blochspin]

Another great adventure!!! When did you turn Reese into a youtuber :)

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂 when we did Zambia. We did it just to add another perspective. He should pay me though 😂

[@etienne_oosthuizen]

Hey Ryan, boet did you go to Falcon? Or am I mistaken and confused

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hey Etienne, yes want to Falcon College. Left there in 99

[@etienne_oosthuizen]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Ryan excited to have found your channel, may be bombing questions as I have just bought a 97 80 series to build with my kids into a holiday vehicle ( my eldest is in his first year at Falcon). We live in the falls and i am keen to drive to pick him up for exit weekends and explore our national parks. So alot of work Infront of us, but keen to get stuck in and learn. May ask for advice on certain products and accessories.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

@etienne_oosthuizen yeh sure. Head over to my Patreon page for direct contact to me legend. Appreciate your support. www.patreon.com/4x4ventures

[@donaldstash]

which camera body and zoom lens are you using?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

A74 body and Sigma 24 - 70mm zoom lens

[@donaldstash]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica I could tell you have some good glass. Love your vids.

[@IddoRoscher]

Does anyone know , I heard the wet season has brought little Rain in Zimbabwe, that would be very harsh. Been to Hwange twice, cannot believe how low the water was in your video. In 2019 the whole dam was full not only with water but also lots of elephant and hundreds of buffalo (and Lion and cheetah and wild dog around) Will be back in a few months

[@collenkutya7608]

Yes the past rain season was very poor animals will require artificial water sources

[@PaulJasonDesigns]

With such a low rainy season.... its not the water that will be the issue.. its the food.... this year is going to really tough with tragic consequences

[@collenkutya7608]

Agree 💯 bro it will be a tough one for the animals

[@rodneyemmerich8828]

Absolutely laughable to pay $180 per night to camp . The Zimbabweans must eat their corn flakes not smoke them

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

A bit harsh don’t you think, to alienate a whole country based on the price of a campsite and park rate in Hwange. Remember, that was for 2 people. Whats affordable to some is unaffordable to others. I think a better SADC rate is in order though