Camping in Botswana - Moremi, Savuti, Chobe and Kubu Island

Camping in Botswana - Moremi, Savuti, Chobe and Kubu Island
It’s been more than a year since I’ve been to Botswana. Join Ryan, Ed and I as we cross the Limpopo again for an exciting new adventure!
Camps we stayed at on this trip; Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Khumaga camp in the Makgadikgadi National park, Southgate Makwee and SKL Khwai camp in the Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti campsite in Chobe National Park, Chobe Safari Lodge, Elephant sands and Kubu Island.
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[@GetOutGO]

Been a while! Join me as we head back to Botswana! I probably say the word "amazing" 50 times in this video but that's really what this trip was like! PS. The horrible sound coming for my car is the exhaust, I bent it on a stump :P

[@paulwilliams7516]

Apologies as my first comment should have said how much we enjoyed the video especially as we had to cancel our month in the Kruger visit from Portugal for November 😩

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Paul! Sorry about your trip ☹️

[@seanfrench1029]

I was wondering what that 'tinny' rattle was on the downhill. My four ARB UVP plates give me lotsa peace of mind for my Everest but probably not total immunity. Great video. Thanks Chris.

[@GetOutGO]

@@seanfrench1029 Thanks Sean! I got nailed by a Mopani stump right at the back of the exhaust, no protection there obviouly

[@Paul-RSA]

Absolutely love this channel! Is it just me or does anyone else really enjoy Christof's voice and narration skills?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Paul!

[@greatsouthernoverland]

You are spot on fella!!

[@bigdaddymike]

Love that you are showing me parts of my country that I’ve never seen

[@oaitsemoremi5657]

I loved the new type of music 👌bots never disappoint! 🇧🇼

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@kaboronaldbome3278]

Nice music on the back ground,well selected.

[@findingian001]

I'm a village vlogger from Kenya and I love this channel

[@EdwardBath]

Awesome episode Chris! Always a great trip with you gents 🙌

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Ed!

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

I did a two week self drive camping safari in Namibia in October 2022. I hope to visit Botswana within the next couple of years. A great video, thanks for posting.

[@GetOutGO]

My pleasure Damian! We'll be dropping our @OverlandingEscape Namibia episodes soon but imho, nothing compares to Botswana, it's amazing!

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

Lived in Chobe, Botswana and visited Moremi Reserve. Fond memories!

[@madze301]

This is by far the best episode you three guys have ever produced. Great quality, great music, great editing and the best story telling. I am glad that this episode is from you. Chris! I'm doing a very similar route now in September and I'm really looking forward to it.

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@helmet_hair_biker]

My fav episode 😍

[@GetOutGO]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertharold2503]

Looking forward to more get out go!

[@mfamily5552]

What an amazing episode! Congrats Chris for the very enjoyable video. It's really nice to have accurate camping review with amazing landscapes and so breathtaking wildlife sights. Thank you!

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@maphirimutshutshu2128]

Beautiful episode Chris

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@andrewvanstaden8922]

Best one yet Christof. Thanks for taking us on your journey..

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Andrew!

[@CharlineRibotta]

It feels so far away from where I live now…need all this soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about campsites. It will help me a lot once there 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@albertpretto522]

What a wonderful trip. Very informative as are all of your videos. Really inspiring. Thank you.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Albert!

[@markusschnepper4221]

Great Episode Chris 🙏🤙

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@Steeve8400]

Brilliant content Chris!

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Ryan!

[@greatsouthernoverland]

That was just amazing Chris:D Its great to watch each of your episodes of the same amazing trip, the different perspectives are super interesting. Thank you very much Chris your work/travel is most appreciated.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Vik!

[@doug729]

Keep up the great work. Love watching you or the other guys. Takes us back to our safaris in southern Africa. Love the practical campsite reviews

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Doug!

[@RighardtSwanepoel]

Beautiful episode Chris, I really enjoyed the visuals but also your choice of music! Thanks for inspiring my next trip.

[@GetOutGO]

Awesome, thank you Righardt!

[@seavale11]

luv this stuff..

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@nevillealanrichards7736]

Makes me want to get out and GO! Great camera work 👌 , enjoyed this episode greatly👍. Thx

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Neville!

[@braamcoetzee5238]

Very nice trip indeed. Brought back many memories!! Thank you for the effort in sharing with us.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Braam!

[@kabothabana2969]

My country,what a beautiful place..awesome video man,watching it over and over again.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Kabo!

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

I love these videos. Of course Africa is extra special.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Michael! Yes it is!

[@frankkusel4768]

Some fantastic sunset shots. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Frank!

[@RyanCrocker]

Awesome episode Chris. Wish we were still there mate. What a trip and such a refreshing way to put forward camping in Botswana. Magic mate!

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Ryan!

[@tagdronephotography]

Wow, stunning footage, great blog!

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@MeetTheSmythes]

Thank you for uploading and sharing this Awesome Video !

[@GetOutGO]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@aopagulubane6618]

Great stuff

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks!

[@thadinpro]

Supper awesome

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@richardm-6745]

Fantastic - cheers from all the South Africans in Madrid Spain who miss the bush like ALOT

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Richard!

[@hencam]

Thank you so much for sharing, I really enjoyed your video showing the different campsites and your routes. Amazing! 👍🏾

[@GetOutGO]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@asishdas5179]

Excellent journey ! A lot of unknown experiences have been come accross .

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@laronapata7271]

Great cinematography ❤️✨! I’m subscribing to this content. My country 🇧🇼 is beautiful

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Larona! You’re right, 🇧🇼 is stunning!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you for the informative and well put together video!

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Adrian 👍

[@KrappiePB]

17:52 Love the thumbs up from Ed. Great content. Good work Christof.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Pieter!

[@mrwheelsan1411]

Kubu island is was my highlight of the video, especially the music, wow dude

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@naomivantonder1161]

We were at Khama July 2022 and it was amazing.

[@GetOutGO]

We were back there just now (Oct). It's one of my favourite places! I'm happy to report that they've started maintenance on the ablutions as well!

[@gabbybaemedi1986]

Woooh....your trip memories really make me happy,my Botswana my best

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Gabby! Yup, Botswana is my favourite country!

[@stevemckeever2661]

An absolute great 30 minutes Chris. Sitting here in chilly Scotland wishing that the U.K. government will give us guys a chance to get back over to S.A. ASAP. . A tear in my eye mate, can’t wait to get on a flight.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Steve! Hope they release you soon!

[@kobusswart4267]

Great video and also love your music

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Kobus!

[@antoinettepretorius673]

Your video brings back super memories of our trip to Botswana, Chobe. I’ll move there tomorrow if I could

[@GetOutGO]

Botswana is an amazing place! 🇧🇼

[@haroldtonydube4566]

Lovely trip you guys had. Enjoy your trip in BW

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@flippingize]

great trip liked it very much

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Brian!

[@daryusaden9504]

Excellent 👍

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks!

[@drup2013]

Truly, truly amazing wildness, scenes, videography nd super great story telling.. #DestinationBotswana #IloveBotswana

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@johanbotes4147]

Loved it can't wait to back to Botswana

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Johan, same here!

[@robertharold2503]

Well..this video is what I’ve come to expect from Christof..great video and wonderful camera work. I’m hoping to get out go in the next week or so here in the states. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Well done

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Robert, much appreciated! Enjoy your trip 🙂

[@TheThevampyre66]

Excellent video and soundtrack....Congratulations! Best regards from the other side of the world: Mexico

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@deanstevens5722]

Very nice production with

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@papadhingtv1758]

Best episodes this beautiful scenery Chris .New friend here but also watching the previous video .Have a safe trip my friend

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@GregMcDavid]

First time I've seen Christo without a hat on... 😜

[@GetOutGO]

Rare, but it does happen 😆

[@inci3ion]

Jou channel begin nou lekker optel!!!! Awesome!!!

[@GetOutGO]

Dankie dankie!

[@shanesadventures4433]

Fantasties aka AMAZING 🤩 😁 Laat n mens sommer nou wil laat haak en ry!!! 👌🏼

[@GetOutGO]

Dankie baie!

[@1121gsm]

I just discovered your channel (and your other friends channels) recently. Subscribed immediately. Great content. Your overlanding is a lot more luxurious than what we do in the US. Corona beer? Really, that's luxury. Another big difference is that you need 4wd to get where you're going. We could stay on the paved road to get to most any place in the US, but we choose to go off-road just for the fun of it. I'll be watching more.

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you! 👍

[@robertharold2503]

I was waiting for Ed to say “Magic”

[@GetOutGO]

😂

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

Great video, many thanks for posting. I have the Tracks4Africa Namibia map for my October 2022 self-drive. A special hello from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Damian! T4A definitely has the best maps of Southern Africa

[@shaunmoller2997]

Lekke Christoff dit is awsome verby dankie ek toer lekke saam jou innie bos one word Epic

[@GetOutGO]

Dankie Shaun!

[@helmet_hair_biker]

Thanks

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you!

[@franii2818]

Can't be the only one who's thinking of getting out of the car for some pics right in the middle of park.....

[@ppoletto]

wonderful video: entertaining, informative and also inspiring. Botswana is very high on my bucket list, I can't wait to visit... should everything comes well, I`ll be in Namibia next year, let's see if Botswana will come in the following one. and also congratulations on the great soundtrack! Unfortunately many youtubers often put awful house/electronic music trash, which is annoying and off-putting, but not you, great choices. greetings from Brazil

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Enjoy Namibia, also a stunning country

[@mizzop]

Wow! A quality camping show in my backyard!?? You gained a new sub in me sir🔥🇧🇼🇿🇦🙌

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you! Your backyard is amazing!

[@crashedboeing747]

Amazing trip and amazing footage! I just wonder how they get to the 150 Pula ferry charge, maybe 1 Pula per pull :-)

[@robertvanderwielen8346]

That's a decent trip. Really appreciate your presentation & calm demeanour. Has the Botswana tourism board contacted you yet ? Great stuff Chris.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Robert! Nope, I wish...

[@llewellynfoxcroft4097]

Beaut!

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks!

[@Michel-bp4ui]

Just out of this world your Trip. Thanks for all those fantastic videos! Remembers me of our trip in 1999, too long ago have to plan one again. Do you suggest two cars to do the trip? How many k’s did you drive from/to Jogurt?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Michel! I would recommend 2 4x4 vehicles, yes. We did around 3000 km including game drives

[@davidshorrock6471]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. We are heading to many of the camps you visited next month. I was wondering what tyre pressures worked best? I’ll be towing a BL Ratel with a Fortuner; my mate will be travelling in a Hilux with RTT. We both use BFG KO2’s. I’ve been thinking of going down to 1.5 all round, Ratel included . Any thoughts?

[@GetOutGO]

Thank you! I usually air down to 2 bar on gravel roads (when fully loaded) and 1.2 - 1.5 in thick sand.

[@kakadu482]

Hello Chris 👐 I'm really satisfied because I found your channel because I'm planing Botswana trip for next year. Do you have some advice, where to start? You booked with SKL cams? We want to do 12 days self drive.

[@GetOutGO]

Hi there, I help my Adventurer patrons with basic route planning if you’re interested. Please have a look here www.patreon.com/getoutgo

[@arienrichardson6974]

I am a bit late, just viewed this video. Please help with letting me know the month you undertook this amazing drive as well as the camps in order from start to finish. From a very keen novice and planning a trip to experience this part.

[@GetOutGO]

This was in Aug 2021 and all the camps are in the description 👍

[@kefilwetobedzani3185]

❤

[@andrewilmans7944]

Excellent episode Chris. How many days in total was this trip? The question may have been asked and answered already, if so my apologies. My wife and I embark on a 10day trip this March and are considering tackling the same route perhaps with some camp site deviations.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Andre! This was 20 days. Enjoy your trip!

[@gwilliamssa]

Really well put together trip Christoff looking at doing the same but only have 12 days, what would you recommend

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks! I’d cut out Khumaga, leave the rest the same but less days perhaps

[@askaknorhadin97]

Tomorrow September 12 .... Which means this video is becoming 1 year 😮....

[@devon2435]

Great video! I'm planning on going to Botswana November, do you think a BMW x5 and Jeep Grand Cherokee will make it over the terrain? Or do you recommend something more serious like a Cruiser or Defender?

[@GetOutGO]

Hi Devon, depends where in Botswana you're going but I definitely wouldn't recommend an X5. Some places definitely require a low-range, high-clearance 4x4 and AT tyres.

[@Leahmpls]

Hi Chris, Great video! Beautiful country. How you get a 2 way radio permit or license for Botswana or Zimbabwe? I planning on traveling there soon. Thanks for help! Lee

[@GetOutGO]

Hi Lee, if you’re on ORRA via a club contact them for a temp BOCRA license for Botswana. Alternatively you’ll have to go to a radio dealer in Bots and have them program your radio and apply on your behalf. No idea on Zim unfortunately

[@MovingPicturesAfrica]

Great video. Thanks Christof. We just got back from Khwai/Moremi. Is it not possible to pay the park fees in cash at the gate?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks! Yes it’s possible however because of our length of stay we would have to draw and carry P4500 cash.

[@tommyhartvig5495]

Awesome video i really appreciate your videos and especially all the camp reviews they ar gold! How does the camping work at Kubu Island do you have to book or what's the process?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Tommy! You can book directly with the Gaing O Community Trust www.kubuisland.com

[@tommyhartvig5495]

@@GetOutGO Thanks a million 👍

[@GetOutGO]

@Tommy Hartvig No worries!

[@eddwaddington]

Hi great episode really enjoy your channel. Would you advise against using a ground tent in any of the places you stayed in Botswana?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks! If you have a canvas tent I think it’s fine. I personally wouldn’t use a nylon / pop-up tent (albeit I’ve seen people do it). Regardless of the type of tent always be aware of your surroundings when you exit the tent, close it when you leave and never store open food inside.

[@eddwaddington]

@@GetOutGO Thanks appreciate the feedback. I'm looking at planning a trip next year to Botswana and have a Wizz tent

[@alanjones511]

Hi Chris. What is the music (name/artist) u play during the boat trip clip ? Ta 👍😀

[@iradyachenko1469]

Thank you for informative info especially on the time you spend on the road! SUPER HELPFUL! .... I have a question! Because i found 2 different info regarding the entry fees + camp fees. 1) what is the actual chobe/moremi park entry fee for person + car, 2) what is the camp fee, (starting at least) , also if you had a chance to come in Xakanaka?

[@GetOutGO]

Hi Ira, Latest Botswana park fees can be found here; www.bwana.de/images/pdf/leistungen/nationalpark-eintrittsgebuehren-botswana.pdf Camp fees vary form operator to operator. Your best bet for easy booking is through Botswana Footprints; botswanafootprints.com/ I assist with planning as well for my top-tier Patrons on Patreon; www.patreon.com/getoutgo Cheers, Christoff

[@mareknovotny3005]

Awesome! Which part of the year have you been there?

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Marek! This trip was in May

[@H_Julia]

What month of the year was this trip? Looks amazing!

[@GetOutGO]

This was in May

[@ricoterblanche9511]

Hi Chris Which month was this trip and which App do you use to show the track on the map moving? I love the fact that you show your routes, it helps so much and the estimate times it take is just as helpfull...thanks a lot

[@GetOutGO]

Hi Rico, glad it's helpful! This was Apr/May 2021. I create the route on the map with Photoshop and Premiere

[@ricoterblanche9511]

@@GetOutGO Hi Christo Would you say its possible/recommendable to tour Botswana without prior bookings? I understand that booking trough Botswana footprints make things much easier, but I normally travel without prior bookings because so many things can go wrong on a long trip and maybe you want to stay longer/shorter at a specific camp. This will be my first trip to Botswana and we only have a ground tent. Let me know if I can contact you on a different medium. Many thanks

[@GetOutGO]

Hi Rico, apologies for the late reply, your comment ended up in spam for some reason. In-season you’re definitely going to have to book in advance for most places. Footprints are a good booking agent and I assist Adventurer patrons with planning as well on if you’re interested www.patreon.com/getoutgo

[@ceboshembe]

I'm going to do this one day. I swear it.

[@GetOutGO]

Do it now! 🙂

[@ceboshembe]

@@GetOutGO $ is a problem :)

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Where/ Who did you Book Chobe River boat trip thru & Start Time (seemed super early)

[@GetOutGO]

Mr Cherry Safaris [phone]. Morning and late afternoon trips

[@rendraprakosa4686]

Indonesian watching ...

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks for watching Rendra!

[@alanjones511]

Hi.Chris . Good one ☝️ Which exact campsites did u stay at in savuti and south/north gate Khwai ? Thanks Going that route myself next year…

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Alan! Southgate was no 5. Not the most pvt but the more pvt sites were overgrown. SKL Khwai was no 1 (however they’re all nice). Savuti was no 6 (a nice one but the sand is really thick)

[@alanjones511]

@@GetOutGO Thanks Christoff! 🙏 Looked like a great little trip . U camped at Chobe Safari lodge , right ? (Didn’t lodge)

[@GetOutGO]

Yup, we camped but it has water, electricity and nice ablutions

[@alanjones511]

Which boat company did u use for the Chobe river trip ? Ta 👍😀

[@GetOutGO]

The guy’s name was “G” [phone]

[@alanjones511]

@@GetOutGO Ok, cool. So not linked to the lodge at all ?

[@GetOutGO]

No, the lodge has a bigger boat, cash bar (expensive one) and more expensive pp

[@rynoopperman5010]

😱😱 48year old Christoff takes his hat off and turns into a 32year old Christoff 😇😜😜

[@GetOutGO]

😂 I wish!

[@rynoopperman5010]

@@GetOutGO Ons lief jou vids tjom.

[@GetOutGO]

Dankie Ryno!

[@nigeljakesboois2620]

Hi, do you guys only prefer to do Botswana tours, or would you also consider doing Namibia?.

[@GetOutGO]

Hi Nigel, we definitely want to do Namibia as well, costs are just high because of the distances

[@nigeljakesboois2620]

@@GetOutGO Noted...

[@kreigerbushcraft79]

Hi thank you for the video. What was the regulations regarding Covid testing?

[@GetOutGO]

You need a negative PCR test document not older 72h of entry and interzonal permits to travel across zones within Botswana. You can obtain these with the BSafe app (available on Android or IOS)

[@kreigerbushcraft79]

@@GetOutGO Thank you for the reply. What was the cost on the Botswana side and was there any appointments that you needed to make before hand. We are planning to do this route December.

[@GetOutGO]

We used Diagnofirm on the Bots side. No appointments needed but be there early so you can get the results the next day. Cost was P850 pp

[@paulwilliams7516]

Hi Chris, does Mark have a KZbin channel as we follow the rest of you guys?

[@GetOutGO]

Hi Paul, no he doesn’t unfortunately (not yet) 😉

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Year & month of this Trip, pls ? Thnx

[@GetOutGO]

May 2021

[@rahulrathod-vx6yv]

Video

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Hills after Khwai North en-route to Savuti …… are called .. ?

[@GetOutGO]

Road between Khwai and Mababe gate

[@WildlifeObsessed]

@@GetOutGO- The name of the Hills is ……. ?

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Bridge at 13.05 …… ? Thnx

[@GetOutGO]

Think that was 2nd bridge

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

I came back for a second viewing. I think I enjoyed it more the second time. Tell the 'film director' to do a better job of hiding in the bushes/grasses next time you drive down a steep track.

[@GetOutGO]

Thanks Michael! The film director was actually Mark spotting for me 😂

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

@@GetOutGO I gathered that 😁