All the INFO you'll NEED for the Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Botswana

[@drup2013]

Wow! Another superb video. At the first camp was sayin "Ground tent in the CKGR?? 😳😳 Then it happened 😁😁😁". Those roads get extremely slippery during the raining season they r almost unusable..

[@NickfrNamibia]

haha, yeah I'm redoing the canopy so that i can sleep inside it after my experience in CKGR😅 then I'll cut out the ground vs rooftop tent debate. That's what I thought looking at the holes in some places, but I wasn't sure so I didn't want to say it. I'll pin this comment so that others can read. Thanks for watching👍

[@drup2013]

Sure buddy..

[@hencam]

Thank you so much for all your informations about the Game Reserve and the campsites, I appreciated watching your clip. Best regards, Henning

[@deonvanrooyen5920]

Thanks for the great video Mate! Keep up the good work! Safe travels. Best regards from KZN, Deon van Rooyen

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Deon! Hope all is well in KZN?

[@stevemuntalima7734]

Man...i just love the SADC region..keep the videos coming..

[@NickfrNamibia]

So many beautiful places

[@miriamwardak3364]

What a great trip - loved the wildlife encounters from the safety of my home 😬😊

[@NickfrNamibia]

Glad you enjoyed it. had a great stay there, even with the leopard in my camp😂

[@troopyinafrica]

Thanks Nick! Just found your Chanel. I have liked and subscribed🤙. Great review of CKGR🤙

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thank you, I've subbed as well. Looking forward to seeing your travels🙂

[@meks4by4overlanding21]

Beautiful video.. the isolation of ckgr is amazing.. good placevto escape the city noises and mayb be the only in hundreds of kilometers

[@NickfrNamibia]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lourensjoubert8652]

awesome video!!! thanks Nic!!!!

[@jackson4052]

Awesome content mate

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks broh, appreciate the support!

[@jphamm]

Absolutely wonderful video. I've recently come across your channel and I've watched every other video since. Watching this was a little crazy though 😂 constantly feared that a lion would sneak up on you or something

[@NickfrNamibia]

😂

[@wesseljvanwyk]

I like this video, the "lightweight and simple approach"! Not a fan of the "take your home with you style" Thanks

[@deriusnorris4463]

Thanks Nik. Lekker and informative.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks for the watch and comment Derius!

[@crunch1337]

Great video, love the story and all the information. If you look back to the CKGR, do you consider it "dangerous" walking a little bit around a campsite like Piper Pan on daylight? Our should you stay closely at the campsite at the near of the car?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Dont think it is dangerous. Just be vigilant and probably dont wander too far from camp...The animals will respect you as long as you respect their space

[@crunch1337]

@@NickfrNamibia Thanks for your feedback. We're really keen to start our trip...

[@sofiauses9194]

Okay nice travel neh❤

[@Craigslistmist]

I love watching your videos. Very informative. I liked and subscribed to your channel. Quick question: do you have any videos of self-driving in CKGR during dry season? Can a 4x4 get stuck during dry season (say July-August) - e.g. in puddle/sand or clay etc?

[@NickfrNamibia]

this was during the dry season. The areas I travelled in wasnt difficult, dont think I ever used 4x4...but things change season to season. Also there are more difficult parts in the park. Wet season Ive been told is a completely different story

[@bobthomson3164]

spot really enjoyed your video

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Bob and for the continued support!

[@NickfrNamibia]

hey Bob, hope you see this...? you made a comment about starting your channel, but I cant find it again or reply to it, if you have questions feel free to mail me. Contact details on the about tab. I am no longer on Instagram so I can concentrate on YT. cheers🍻

[@b.davis.wildlife]

Epic!

[@keirancash4387]

Great video, where is the map of the reserve you show at 17:56 from?

[@NickfrNamibia]

That's the Shell Tourist Map of Botswana, by V Roodt that I purchased in Botswana. Along with an app like Google Maps or Maps.me all you need to navigate Botswana

[@deliarose5183]

Wow take extra care

[@NickfrNamibia]

haha, i do

[@chrisg1234fly]

Great video, keep them coming!!!! How are the tyres doing?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks for watching Bob! definitely will keep them coming. Tyres did well in Bots, actually after the visit in CKGR I discovered a small cut on the sidewall of the rear left. Did not loose pressure or anything, but as a precaution I replaced it with the spare which is brand new so carried on without any interruption. Need to take it in for a proper assessment.

[@Trekkies900]

At Matswere gate were you able to pay with card or cash only?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Hi Malan, cash only

[@alanjones8603]

Nice one ☝️ U always travel on your own ? Not worried about being caught out ?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Used to be a solo backpacker, carried on into overlanding, I think there is always some risk involved, even when in a convoy. I try and plan (maintenance, spare parts, recovery gear, insurance, not going too far off the grid etc) for as many as possible risks and then I also assess situations as I go along. But yes it is something that is always in the back of my head.

[@Paul-RSA]

Great video, what kind of fuel range would you need?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Paul. Roughly from Rakops > Matswere > Deception > Piper >Sunday via Passarge >Matswere > Rakops was about 450km. Because it was dry I hardly needed 4x4 which makes a huge diff of course for fuel. I filled up in Rakops, carry 150lt/950km and never worried about fuel...I have since been told that in summer when it rains those roads can become problematic🙂

[@cecilharley9892]

Well done!! Enjoyed your series on Botswana. What maps are you using?

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Cecil. It is the "Shell Tourist Map of Botswana". Available all over Bots for about P130. I'll soon be doing a very short video on the map itself.

[@cecilharley9892]

@@NickfrNamibia tx Nick - the map seem to have some nice detail. We use the usual Tracks-4-Africa and InfoMap. Will definitely pick-up the Shell one on the next trip.

[@NickfrNamibia]

@@cecilharley9892 very useful, I love looking at the map at night and planning for the next day😁but also very good as back up for tracks!

[@EricReinke-b1j]

Summer Manor

[@DanielRodriguez-m8k]

Langworth Trail

[@shaunmoller2997]

Lekke awesome

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Shaun👍

[@africalisa]

Man, that looks like a vast emptiness??

[@NickfrNamibia]

it is... and I loved it so much😁

[@MarioMiraglia-b7g]

Runte Canyon