Botswana Overland EP5 | The infamous CKGR cutline

We head North via the CKGR cutline to Rakops, and spend a night camping at Kalahari Vultures!
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[@tmoitlhobogi]

Thanks for sharing the experience. Im from Mmadikola village just south of Rakops. Grew up seeing lots of tourist 4x4s passing by going up north, looks like a fun experience. Looking forward to more videos, thanks for the great content

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks Thembani! Check out our next video. Episode 6 is live! Appreciate the support!

[@tmoitlhobogi]

I spent a weekend camping at Khutse Game Reserve some years ago. The Toyota Fortuner D4D was a real beast on the sands. Our trailer had a tyre puncture and it was such a fun experience patching it. I was really terrified at the camp, lighting my torch into the darkness every 5 mins to see if any lions approaching. I wonder how you guys relax in an unfenced camp with hungry lions roaming about :-)

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

How did the engine temps go on the sandy roads?

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

Those sand ruts look deep, what clearance is recommended?

[@lefikankolonyane9765]

I actually am from rakops and am glad to have stumbled onto this great content

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Keep an eye out for our next episode! Thanks for watching! Much appreciated ☀️🍺

[@certified_nawf]

Honestly the drone skills were underrated 😫 loved the drone flying skills

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks Bro!

[@aaronmadumela5946]

I've been on this road...I love my Botswana...thanks for covering this one mate...👌🏽👌🏽

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

I love my botswana as well! what an amazing country! Thanks for watching Aaron! really appreciate the support, always!

[@davidkgaswane1385]

Hi Aaron, do you have a map/route to share... am planning to use it in July

[@aaronmadumela5946]

I'll share the map

[@collinssebobi2248]

Thank you for showcasing our our country,I would like to tag along next time🙏

[@nyoni2011]

been on this road to GHAGOO MINE,and great rances along the road,hope you enjoyed.

[@skyth1000]

Oh wow....i want to try this...i love that u went with ur kids...what an adventure

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Family first! 😎

[@goitsetautona7526]

Hi mate, do you mind doing a review of you 4*4, extras done on it, and essentials you need for these kinds of trips? 🙏🏼

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Hi Goitse! There is a review on one of my previous episodes! have a look, hope it helps!

[@Fritz_P]

Flippen nice video man! Nice camera & drone work. Nice music also! See you did the Eastern cutline. We did the western cutline of the CKGR a number of years ago & we had a weird experience! Darkness had caught up with us and because we travelled solo we pulled of right next to the road and set up camp Literally just next to the road. No other traffic except for the Botswana Defence Force truck with soldiers, presumably an anti-poaching patrol with a fearsome reputation... Aparrently they first shoot and then ask questions if they suspect anyone of poaching. 🤣 Now let me tell you that it was a very weird and uncomfortable feeling to say the least.. . It was around dusk just after we pulled over. They were driving very very slowly past us, almost walking speed like a meter or two away, guns ready. .. Me and and my wife waved & smiled at them but all of them just looked at us, not waving back, not smiling back & with looks that could kill... It was one of those surreal moments in life! Anyways it is these unexpected moments that makes overlanding awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks Very much Fritz! Yes the anti poaching unit are not the kind of guys that like humour haha!

[@ajeepinafrica8060]

Good stuff dude, like the content

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks bru! Appreciate it!

[@matthewcamp2490]

Awesome work just found your Chanel🙌 keep it up

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks so much Matt! Appreciate it!

[@jamkader]

This is a Solid Cutline i Enjoy it everytime i drive it

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Solid indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@carlajohannes9987]

Hi Intrepid Family. So glad I found yr videos. I am loving and living these! What does the Cut Line mean?

[@balesengramatlapeng2624]

thank you soo much been taliking about this cutline,wanna exprience it one of the days,sleep at kalahari vulture thn head back

[@Chris.starfleet]

I see the little girl and I think ... yes, we like to see and experience the bush and the wild outdoors, but with a young child, watching their reaction to the surroundings is double the experience. EDIT: Okay it may be double the effort as well, but it compensates with seeing how much young children can also enjoy the wild outdoors.

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Absolutely, traveling with two little ones isn’t easy. It’s not always smiles and rainbows that’s for sure! But it’s worth it, and sure beats sitting in front of TV

[@ExpeditionBotswana]

Beautiful episode mate

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thank you very much! 😉 I appreciate the kind words!

[@gordondereuck9300]

Great video, tx, really enjoyed it. That Toy’s engine sounds awsome. Tell us about it?

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Hi Gordon, Thanks for watching! Appreciate it a lot! will deff tell you more soon! Keep an eye out for more episodes coming soon!

[@katlegomogadime2141]

These vlogs are amazing, just came across this channel, subscribed.

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks very much for the kind words Katlego 🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@gabomotlhabane5860]

Just did too, hoping to tag along next tym

[@zaynegoodwin]

What an awesome video and such a lovely family

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks for the kind words! 🙏🙏

[@shaunmoller2997]

Nice nice thanks for sharing

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks for the support Shaun! more coming soon!

[@thenjabulophiri]

Fantastic channel you have here brother!!! Can i please join you for your next ride, I'm down in JHB South , there's some pretty spectacular and rad untraveled places in Moz

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thank you very much! Keep an eye out for more episodes! Subscribe now! :)

[@kaboyaonepatson6384]

❤️😩 I need me a cycle that I can do this with😭😭😭

[@cornelcombrink5471]

Hi . I am going to do that route in August . Will i make it on fuel from Lephephe to Rakops to refuel ? WHere do i obtain permits for this cutline ?

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

Great channel! Good choice in music as well. What tyres and pressures did you use?

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks Craig! We’re running 305/65/18 was running tires at around 1.8 I reckon or somewhere around there. Have a great weekend 🤘🏼thanks for watching 😄

[@sybrandtgrobler2795]

Haha,,lyk soos ou oomie Wolfaardt daar. Ekt daai cutline al meer as 25 keer gery,,,,✌️🙏🥰

[@mncedisimiya616]

Toyota at it’s best 🤟🏾

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Very true! 🙏🙏🇧🇼

[@mathinthinyaneexpeditionsbw]

Wow 🙌🏾 someone decided to leave me behind. Great content.looking forward to the next episodes.

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks brother 😎😎

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Epic episode guys, loved it looking forward to the next one!!!

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks Roland! Can’t wait till we can have an adventure together brother 🤘🏼🍺🍺

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

@@adventuresoverland4x472 likewise my man 🤟🏻🍻🍺

[@markmcculloch2570]

F ing brilliant !

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks Mark! Appreciate it! We got more on the way! keep an eye out!

[@markmcculloch2570]

@@adventuresoverland4x472 Hi. Will do. I have watched hundreds of 4x4 KZbin videos, you won’t believe. Yours was top of the draw. Regards Mark

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

@@markmcculloch2570 made my day! Really appreciated mate

[@lgothegamer0847]

U should go to Chobe Kasane

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Terrific, but what was the Start Town, where you wee fuelling directly before Vultures. Not attuned to your accent. Sorry.

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks very much, I’m French originally from Senegal. I now live in Botswana after spending 10years in South Africa. Our starting point was Gaborone. I carry 150L of diesel on board and we had to refuel in Rakops after the cutline. Burned a lot more than I excepted. Hope it helps. Thanks again for the kind words!

[@rhesostravel8733]

The town is Molepolole.

[@setsomokoti2881]

Can a Standard 4x4 Hilux make it through the cutline?

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Absolutely! Enjoy it!

[@deeluvcolly8376]

Audio list boss

[@adinothomile1916]

How far is Kalahari Vultures from Lephephe turn off. In terms of bookings how do one go about?

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

I don't remember in Kilometers. But from the checkpoint turn off, id say about 25-30mins, not far at all. Its on your right hand side if traveling north. Theres a sign, you'll see it. The number is 73 565 228. 80Pula per person cash on arrival, Hope it helps!

[@adinothomile1916]

@@adventuresoverland4x472 thank you so much, indeed you saved a soul!

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

@@adinothomile1916 absolute pleasure mate!

[@pelvorcc4620]

How much did you pay for accommodation in the ckgr

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

We stayed at Kalahari Vultures which is on the Cutline so not inside CKGR, I think it was P80 per person

[@LostinAfrica]

Great episode bud!

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks Tim! Appreciate it brother, means a lot 🤘🏼

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[@thabisomotsomi4424]

Awesome video… seems like the car handled the deep sand seamlessly… ever got stuck?

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks mate, y’a Hilux handled very well to be honest. Didn’t get stuck luckily 🤘🏼

[@Bushlove420]

That cut line is a highway for a hilux

[@pieterOD]

Great video my mannn! Moremi? Okavango? Vic falls? Maun? Lekkkker

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

Thanks very much! Heading north to maun with a few stops on the way! Keep an eye out 🇧🇼🍺

[@luckymoncho2656]

Ain’t you afraid of the animals especially wild dogs. I’ve seen signs warning people to not step out of their vehicles there

[@adventuresoverland4x472]

We didn’t see much, a few jackals. But we did see elephant and lion tracks closer to matswere gate.

[@luckymoncho2656]

🤣🤣🤣 a track is enough to keep me in the vehicle. Great stuff. Looking forward to the next EP