Bones and Scats. Wild Africa Ep5

North-east of the Moreme Game Reserve in Botswana is the Savute region of the Chobe National Park, famed for its large herds of big game and the carnivores that follow them. We set off for a few days of open campsites, and hopefully, animal encounters.
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[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Your were on the wrong side of Savuti for game completely, Rhino Vlei is notoriously bad for game sightings, you should have stuck around wilddog swamp and focussed mainly along the channel and Harvey's pan. Your game drives seemed to also be so late that most animals, well the predators anyway would have been extremely difficult to spot. I have never ever left Savuti without seeing Leopard around Sable HIll, lions on Harvey's pan and plenty Hyena. At CV4 you should have stayed up late, there is a Hyena that usually from around 11pm walks a specific route around all the camp sites as well... But another amazing video to say the least, what you lack in sighting you definitely make up in cinematography :-)

[@carltaljaard]

We did a very similar route a few years ago, so it is really nice to see the places from a different perspective, thank you! Just a note, The Hornbill in Savute is a Bradfield's Hornbill, and not a Red-Billed Hornbill. Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@greghohensee4067]

Beautiful imagery, nice story. We'll miss Gwen too! Really loved the Paul's contribution to and interplay in the overlander's workshop. Hoping for some more of that in this series. Maybe we will hear more about Pauls truck designs at the end?

[@allenvines5524]

Absolutely love these videos! My wife and I planning an overland trip to Botswana after I retire next year. We are huge fans, keep up the good work.

[@FlyingMerf]

I particularly enjoyed the detail shots that, unfortunately, are too often ignored by travelers. There are a million video clips of elephants, but few of ants, and almost none of bleached bang-preventers.

[@jmagx]

8:05 with the owl. Here are some stories. Am not sure if you know this but in some African cultures (East Africa), when an owl comes over to someone's home and hoots through the night, it is perceived as a sign of bad luck, and sometimes a premonition that someone from the visited home is bound to die (Uganda). So when I was still a kid, we would spend the night chasing the owl away. In Tanzania, witch doctors (juju) use the eggs when casting spells, so owl eggs (rare as they are) are quite sought after. Good series Andrew! Watching this in 2021!

[@mrmrsengineer3892]

Hi Andrew On topic of your 6x6 build in Aus Please don't give up on it . It would be awesome to see you take one across the top of Australia.. If your still having trouble getting one going talk to Patriot Campers about there Mega 6x6 Tourer

[@Malc664]

Looks like the vehicle rental company should install uhf radios or at least hand held for accompanying vehicles. Thanks Nigel Attenborough and Clarkson.

[@greenleader758]

born in africa, grew up in africa and still live in africa. dont get the bush joke... anyone have an explanation? :D

[@grantevans6597]

It is lovely to see you back in Southern African settings Andrew and as always, your content is premium value.

[@cgdurant1]

Gwynn is such a great gal. You are a lucky Man Andrew and deservedly so.

[@AndrewCastlemaine]

Great work as usual. Glad to see you chugging a beer and not more of a certain soft drink :)

[@philipjooste9075]

Yes I agree! Andrew if you read this - that "certain soft drink" will be the death of you. Drink healthy stuff like Windhoek!

[@KaYO_M]

Gwen is funny. You need to include her more in the videos or blogs.

[@MrSimonj1970]

This is an outstanding series: almost BBC quality filming and production, thanks to all involved!

[@kellydrolet4740]

Now I'm really missing Africa! I am carefully tracking your route - a plan for trip 4! What is your impressions on the new camp ute?

[@iansmith5601]

The music and photography scene was absolutely sublime!

[@kieron3676]

I just love your videos, Andrew. Your introduction of Overlanding to me has given me a lot of inspiration. And the nicest part of the Video is seeing how much you and your wife love each other and how you two belong together. Thanks for the video.

[@tiroyaonechabi7794]

I don't know if black label is brewed in southern Africa but it's thee best Andrew

[@sirandula]

Two years for permanent residence. Awesome. 👏🏽

[@rogerhector5885]

love hearing the Toyota working thru the sand

[@takayama1638]

I just love elephants. My favorite animal.

[@kclamer]

I'm surprised that when Paul was lagging behind you didn't radio him in. Do you guys not have vehicle to vehicle communication equipment?

[@4xoverland]

We did. But UFH radios are only permitted to be .5 watts. Range, 500m. Rental vehicles don't have good 2-way radios fitted.

[@kclamer]

@@4xoverland I see, we can have radios up to 50w when they are remotely mounted and 5w when they are held up to the head here in the USA so there is plenty of range. A lot of guys use HAM radios as well.

[@jjsadv]

Great camera work as per usual.. Its one magic part of the world thats for sure.

[@waynelamb6348]

Geezus I love your wife's Humour, sad she is going home, we are coming back to Perth in a few weeks, when will you be back ?

[@4xoverland]

I am long back. I'll be at the Perth 4WD show at the QuickPitch stand.

[@waynelamb6348]

What date is it on Mate

[@ensatlantic]

Been at Vic Falls twice. Both on Zambia side and good visibility. Maybe the wind direction is prevalent from Zam to Zim?

[@df3yt]

Do you book each night in advance or play by ear? Ie book the whole 4 weeks etc. Thanks for the great footage.

[@otus_]

you've really upped the game for this series, the cinematography is breathtaking, the story telling amazing as well, this has to be some of the finest work on KZbin

[@jplimages]

Great series...but what’s with all the handheld footage 🤢 the motion sickness.

[@Rocki5pr]

I enjoy almost every one of your videos; ... but it occurred to me today that my favorite part(s) of some of them is the brief/occasional statements by Gwen. Great commentary, additions to the videos!!!!

[@andrewsullivan678]

I'm there in May 2019 for the first time and these videos and your knowledge are invaluable.

[@barryeaton8907]

Once again great journey brought to life. That best beer comment, you sound like it was quite high alcohol content ;)

[@TerminusVox]

Gwen is a treasure! She brings out such a playful side of Andrew.

[@nicholaslancymenezes5257]

Eagerly waiting for your next episode.

[@AW-jb1pl]

The footage was amazing! Love your videos!

[@tiroyaonechabi7794]

The production is quite amazing

[@biggins1311]

Just finished episode 4 right before this was posted. Thanks!

[@pkshome123]

Beer was an exception in place of coke. A good replacement.

[@CharlesRevis1]

Are you planning to come to the UK at all for a overland trip

[@rorymundy1790]

Never seen such “tame” francolin

[@yohanfu2807]

Better and better every time👍love your videos🤗

[@nathanrodney]

Is the sufari landcruiser diesel or petrol and if it is petrol why?

[@4xoverland]

4.2 diesel

[@nathanrodney]

@@4xoverland i did not no the late shape 79 landcruiser came with the 4.2. Is there a 4.2 turbo available in the late 79 shape dyal cab

[@4xoverland]

@@nathanrodney More engine options are available in South Africa than in any other country. This has the 4.2 1HZ engine. It is also available with 4.0 petrol and 4,5 turbo-V8 diesel. They are built in Portugal.

[@nathanrodney]

Did toyota still widen the front with the 6cyl diesel?

[@mikenolan3060]

Do you take a rifle on these trips?

[@4xoverland]

No. Never. Not permitted in the Parks and pretty pointless really.

[@mikenolan3060]

@@4xoverland Fair enough your a braver man then me. I'm not sure I'd sleep comfortably in Africa without one. Congrats on picking up your new range rover I am watching that now.

[@boydauspeditions]

Thankyou....

[@emileviljoen]

Just take the drawer out to remove the rat/mouse.

[@4xoverland]

I think we would have done that if it could be removed. It can't.

[@emileviljoen]

The rail have a retainer on the side you need to release in order for the drawer to slide out completely. On some models you need to align a hole in the outer slide to reach the retainer on the inner slide.

[@4xoverland]

Paul, who built these trucks, could not take them out easily. I trust him.

[@Passion_4_the_Wilds]

Sorry Andrew! But it‘s definitively not allowed to step out of your car in Nationalparks of Botswana! Nevertheless I love your films! Kind regards Bernd Regulations regarding to 31. Walking (1) No person shall walk on foot or alight from a motor vehicle, boat or aircraft within a national park or game reserve except if the person is- (a) employed by the Government in the execution of his official duties; (b) within a facility, other than a road or track, listed under regulation 6 or under circumstances of regulation 13(10); (c) holding a written authorisation from the Officer-in-Charge; (d) walking under the conditions set out in regulation 17(5); (e) gathering firewood; (f) involved in an emergency; (g) a member of a designated community residing within a community use zone; or (h) permitted to use a transit road through a national park or game reserve in accordance with regulation 13(8). (2) For purposes of this regulation, "emergency" in relation to movement within a national park or game reserve, means- (a) a mechanical breakdown of a motor vehicle, boat or aircraft; (b) an accident involving a motor vehicle, boat or aircraft; Copyright Government of Botswana (c) (d) 32. the loss of traction of a motor vehicle; and a serious medical condition.