Driving Our UK Van in Africa is Harder Than we Thought! [S9-E2]

[@debbiemathieson2467]

As a South African who loves the bush and our wildlife, seeing people experience it for the first time always makes me so happy and lucky! Such a privilege to live in this country

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !! We have totally fallen in love with the scenery and nature !!

[@MrTrevorf]

Try letting some air out your tyres when travelling on dirt roads. It will soften your ride and the dirt roads will not be as harsh on Trudy. I grew up on The Bluff and still live in Durban. Great videos.

[@JulieMcInnes69]

I warn you South Africa is addictive!! It’s so magical and it will definitely draw you back again. I leave in 13 days to go back for my third visit. I’ll be there for just over 2 months from Australia. Last year I was there for 3 months.

[@JillMann-bn7pk]

I’m a South African and mark made us proud. So glad you are enjoying our country

[@TREADtheglobe]

He is indeed and a great ambassador for SA 🙌🌺

[@hermancoetzee696]

I'm South African and seeing your comments about the wild life just cemented the reason why I will never leave this continent ❤

[@lindaaucamp1346]

It’s so fabulous seeing their excitement about things we South Africans take for granted 😊 Warms the heart. ❤️

[@clyderainsbury2868]

So great to see your enthusiasm for S Africa. It’s such a change from all the negativity. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your trip. Drive safely!! From Cape Town

[@themalejodietaylor2599]

So great to see people enjoying the African bush for the first time. Brings back such great memories! Enjoy! Lekker dag, mense.

[@mariaandbryan]

Absolutely love the face of happiness when Chris and Marianne finally got to the beach.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you friends xx We are loving this African Adventure 🌺

[@HAvniAksoy]

Thank you for visiting us, it was lovely seeing you all the way in Mozambique after Türkiye. Please come back guys, it was all too short! 🤗♥

[@TREADtheglobe]

We would love to come back ... we miss you already and Happy Birthday again to Sibel - we love you guys (you are OUR chosen family xx) 🌺🌷🙌

[@hakanersoy7914]

Turkish hospitality everywhere even in Mozambique 😀🇹🇷

[@jeancpt]

Here's some more information for you. R10 note - Rhinoceros, R20 note - Elephant, R50 note - lion, R100 note - Buffalo, R200 note - leopard. So for R380.00 you will have a beautiful list of the "Big 5"

[@Deontjie]

And a baboon?

[@lillyteggin710]

This is why we live in our beloved South Africa

[@peterkoning21]

It's amazing to see both of your excitement over which we take for granted !

[@tribalpeacock]

South Africa loves you❤🇿🇦

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh thanks !! We are feeling the love and realising that this mini series might lead to a massive one in our future !! woo hoo 🏆🌺🌷

[@JBarbarosa]

It's a great wake up for us locals. We take our bush and animals for granted..even our kids are bored 😂. This all is truly very special

[@belle2819]

Just when I think your videos couldn't get any better you come up with this! What a journey You're having. I'm enjoying every minute. Thank you. Keep safe xxxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !!

[@britturk123]

I don't know why but it feels like you have taken a very big step going to South Africa but boy is it worth it, such a beautiful country with absolutely beautiful wild life too, watch them wild bore they are fearless. Wishing you great health and nothing but a smooth problem free trip.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !! We are loving our time here 😉🌺

[@lindenhardy9021]

Hau, nkosiyami! So good to hear isiZulu again. Hamba gahle, Chris and Marianne. Ngiyabonga.

[@SuzanneVanStaden-fl2nv]

I am bedridden and watching your viideos bring the outdoors, nature and its wonderful animals to me. Thank you, i really enjoy your journey. Drive safely😊😅

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Africa is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing and many blessings from North Texas.❤

[@ericacutten5593]

Africa is the whole continent....this is a country

[@alexiachamberlin8019]

There's a big difference between South Africa and its neighbors in terms of infrastructure

[@Cent51]

SA is first world, the nieghbouring countries are are not even trying any more 😂.

[@EdibleStone]

Been living in the UK for 17 years. First time I’ve been homesick. Thank you for a lovely video!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@34547]

England*

[@jacoschlebusch9053]

❤ Love it that you are enjoying our country. It's a real privilege living in South Africa. Wait till you get to Botswana, you'll be amazed by the wild life.

[@robynnelott6022]

Chobe is in my heart. The best game park as far as I’m concerned.

[@AltaEdwards]

Your excitement is stirring our African hearts enjoy

[@hendo19742]

JA! 😂❤ I'M WATCHING FROM S. ENGLAND 🇬🇧🇿🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👍

[@KevIsOffGrid]

Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant are the big 5 game.

[@celltanic]

Exactly, its not about the size of the animal, its about the 5 most dangerous animals in Africa.

[@Alltakenbla]

@@celltanic dangerous to hunt

[@sophiemarcaurele]

I would have been bawling my eyes out seeing these beautiful creatures free in their natural habitat, not cramped in a zoo! 🥺🥰

[@MelG-ut3hs]

It is so beautiful there. I'm speechless.

[@TREADtheglobe]

It really has been one of the most amazing things we have done !! And there is so much more to come !! 😉🌺🚐

[@adavelaar]

For those people who e been complaining about the drives in India just watch this video. You don't choose how cultures and countries are. Here they drive in a busy Maputo. Just as crazy busy but no honking. I'm just saying that these guys film the true conditions. I actually love seeing all the different places and cultures as they drive through these countries. Yes India was nuts, but it was so amazing to see it.

[@Vonnie-i8b]

Fantastic video. What a Gem South Africa is. Love it. The animals are amazing!! What a journey that road.

[@louiseandkelly]

Chris and Marianne you are our heros. We have been watching for years but this is our first time commenting! We are preparing our vehicle here in NZ to take on the world and the number of people that tell us that we can’t go to India, let alone South Africa! You lead the way for all of us X X thank you X X Louise and Kelly

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thanks both xx

[@juliecoetzee1816]

I am so glad I found your channel. I am going to really enjoy binge watching all your adventures. I really enjoyed your previous video South Africa. As a very proud South African, it was refreshing to see the positives highlighted. Thank you so much for doing that. Next time we go to Durbs, we are going look up your hosts in The Bluff. They seem to be amazing people, and we would love to support them.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awesome !! 625 Marine Drive on bookings !! Say Hi to them from us xx

[@andreipretorius92]

I grew up and this was my norm. I always took it for granted. I live in the US now and your videos make me homesick. I can still smell the air and feel the soil. I try and take a group of friends to SA every 2 years and love to see their reaction. I am blessed to have been raised in SA. Enjoy every moment. I think the best therapy is being in the bush with no cellphone signal and be between the animals. SA is a beautiful couuntey and so diverse for the relatively small land mass.

[@Broadspeaks]

We have many many camper vans of all ages in this country, you were not an anomaly, rural kids will stare and interact with everyone driving through their village, customary to wave :) It's better to drive 20k's an hour to have good visibility, the animals are everywhere, you have just got to spot them. Your delight in our animals has reignited my love of them in a big way. It's so easy to take this all for granted, thank you for the reminder and the appreciation, and may your travels be blessed always and all ways.

[@autumnbreeze7279]

As a Fellow South African and former Field Guide, watching this really made me happy. Love seeing how people react to our beautiful country.

[@geraldoyo1]

What a fabulous trip. I've always wanted to go to Africa, thanks for taking me along!

[@DokJakkals]

Just come. It's REALLY cheap for you foreigners, and we welcome visitors.

[@graemearonowitz8790]

I’m watching your videos as a South African 🇿🇦 , and am thrilled to hear of your upcoming African trip. Enjoy every minute - take care and be aware.. you’ll be back for more ! Can’t wait for your drive through Kruger - take as many sand roads as you can and make sure you explore the north. The big 5 are Lion, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard.

[@NK-iv1ik]

You are amazing! This is a very emotional episode. I feel so humble as I am seeing Africa through your eyes with love ❤. What else is there for you ahead, I say again - come back and do a 4x4 adventure, concur those sands!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thank you - Yes this trip is a very short experience but the perfect crescendo to our around the world expedition - so yes ... we will be back !! woo hoo

[@ProudAfricanalways]

Beautiful. Enthralling. More than ever makes me appreciative of being African for our people’s spirit of Ubuntu and within it the appreciation of flaura and fauna. You share from your heart and it’s felt. May your onward journey be blessed. 👌🙏

[@QuicknStraight]

Africa is such a fascinating continent.

[@wendellgee11]

❤❤❤❤ I am in tears. The scenery is gorgeous!

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

Love that you’re loving SA, my birth country. For anyone planning a visit, it is not recommended that you travel without mobile phone access. It is cheap and readily available and could make all the difference in an emergency or mechanical breakdown.

[@richardm-6745]

Thats kudu with lumps on their back ❤

[@yvonnevdwesthuizen3949]

Good morning from wet wet Cape Town. Wow, I'm so glad to see you back. ( on our screens). Enjoy

[@adrianskipper-i8o]

Enjoy your travels, it’s easy to fall in love with Africa and the beautiful animals.

[@cuocsonglangnoigogang]

Your resilience in navigating challenges with grace and determination is truly admirable. Your adventurous spirit and willingness to embrace the unknown inspire others to explore beyond their comfort zones. Your positivity and optimism in difficult situations light the way for those around you. And I am Floating Village Life

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much - we hope to visit you one day !! 🌷🙌

[@deriusnorris4463]

If you guys are planning to return to SA and travel in the national parks in South Africa have a look at getting a Wild card online it covers your entrance/nature conservation fees and initially it sounds like a lot but if you add up all the places you can go to it is actually better to have a card. Enjoy the journey don't rush SA remember the journey is the destination. Safe travels.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh that is a wonderful tip - yes we have more of SA in our future !! Thanks 😉🌺

[@debrabeck6068]

I have spent my 60 years living in South Africa but more specifically KwaZulu Natal. Love being part of your First experience. Come back because you have so many more truly amazing places to see. Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga , the Drakensburg and Cape Town.

[@sveng3192]

Do not forget the Kalahari desert, Gemsbok Park, the September Flowers in the Namakwaland, Kimberley Big Hole, biltong, droëwors, chillibite, krimpvarkies, sosaties, boerewors, bobotie, and many more

[@milenisl6439]

I would cry of happiness if I saw all those beautiful animals in such close proximity ❤

[@lizeltze981]

As a South African i love seeing this through your eyes. We love our country and want more folk to come here

[@TREADtheglobe]

We will be back !!

[@fortheloveofafrica7172]

Me too, I'm already addicted to TREAD the globe

[@omnitrus]

We could not wait to see you again !🇿🇦

[@maryannesmith1392]

Fantastic scenery and animals , really enjoyed again. I always look forward to Sunday night when your videos appear. Stay safe . New Zealand

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you very much!

[@griffindubreuil3838]

It’s been so fun living vicariously through the both of you!

[@HazelEvans-r3k]

Yes you got excited in Canada seeing bears but this is a different level of excitement. It’s lovely to be getting treated to seeing these magnificent animals. Thank you.

[@gtyler-2551]

That was an amazing trip!!! Husband and I have pulled many people out of the sand at the beach ⛱️ 😊👍It's a great feeling to help people ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is so lovely to hear !! We appreciate that 😉🌺🚐🙏

[@tokwanofficial3036]

Good morning Africa.... It's already afternoon here @KualaLumpur, Malaysia

[@alanhester9984]

I have watched you for a long time but this was one of your best video

[@miriam2909]

I’m surprised how warm it is! All the wildlife was fantastic to see and the ocean ❤. Driving through Naputo I noticed NO HONKING HORNS lol.

[@jamesmuddiman8374]

No bonking it meant! Great video

[@marelizepinto6209]

In South Africa, you drive on the best part of the gravel road. If a car approach from the front, you move back to the left lane.

[@josephinewailingchan8976]

i would be speechless too...Africa is amazing....

[@alexandral6273]

Merci pour cet incroyable épisode ! All the wild animals seemed gorgeous ! 🤩

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@awcloete3137]

Hi. I stumbled across your KZbin channel today while busy working. Oddly enough I am an insurance broker from South Africa and was glad to see that you included that aspect in your videos. Im glad you managed to find cover, as I myself have had some issues getting cover for similar clients, guesse I learned few things as the rules mostly prohibited me from finding suitable cover. Weird that I found work related solutions in a travel video. 😂😂

[@rvnomading6326]

I'm so so glad you guys got to experience the wild animal sightings. ❤

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

You certainly got the real Africa and the real African sand on 😊 Another most wonderful adventure Marianne and Chris, be safe take care and God Bless

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !

[@magdavanzyl6141]

Lovely to see my country through eyes.❤

[@francinedowling8514]

The laughing does it for me 😂😂😂

[@PaulRussellDesigns]

So I've just discovered you guys on KZbin, this being the second video of yours I've watched. I'm South African, and I'm sure it's been said a ton of times already, but I love experiencing South Africa through fresh eyes. You guys are doing this beautifully! Your delightful fresh awe of the wildlife and scenery is a wonderful reminder of how privileged we are! Love the random details you include in your videos, mostly your interactions with local people.. This being a factor that many KZbinrs often forget to include. I'm sure by now you've already been thru the Kruger National Park, but if you think the wildlife was impressive in this video... Wait for it!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you and welcome to our channel 🌺🌷

[@polythenepam3236]

I had so much to do this morning and put the vid on to watch while sorting washing etc! suffice it to say nothing got done I was too glued to the screen 😂

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - thanks for that 😉

[@smhatta]

I am amazed at how clean it is in africa

[@londongirl5339]

Hi Chris and Marianne great video what a road to drive down

[@DeliahlinsayAdams]

Thank you for visiting our amazing country. As a city dweller, I don't get to see wildlife. I am yet to go on safari.

[@dr.kashifulhaq6372]

Hi there.❤ Beautiful program. One of the best travel vlogs I have seen. Thanks for this awesome journey ❤.

[@erikcele1604]

From the caos in india to the lovely nature off africa wow amazing safari! Drive safe!

[@seeryun]

아프리카 까지 가셨군요. 대단하십니다! :) 안전하고 건강한 여행 되시길. 영상 감사합니다.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for watching !! 🚐🏆🌺

[@allisongibbon1023]

Ride through Phinda often . Those where baboons and dung Ellie's. It's only a hours drive f4om we're I live. Swaziland 🇸🇿 is were I grew up. Enjoy your time in Africa.

[@charlenecarnes8139]

What a great episode. Love waking up with my morning coffee and your video❤❤❤love Africa❤❤❤

[@ruthvanderwalt4578]

You guys are so awesome I'm an South African and you saw more than me you go guys so proud of you keep safe ❤

[@Stevenewmansa]

We went to Ponta in 2016. It was insane beach sand roads from the border. We never saw even a meter of tar after the border. Amazing to see it all tarred now.

[@erikcele1604]

I would love to come back one day! Loved my time in East Africa many years ago! Having a GT in the sunset and africa Buch and wildlife the backround! ❤️🥂

[@alanwakefield2453]

It's like having my Sunday morning coffee with David Attenborough

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha ha !! That is a brilliant comment - what a legend !! 🌺🙏😉

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Itchy Boots?

[@julietschida9114]

Still driving my 19 yr old Toyota across borders. Keep those wheels spinning! 👍👍✊

[@deebee.14]

Only in Chris and Marian adventures we see such beauty. Thank you ❤

[@cathhumphreys3113]

Just think if the road was better quality through the park then you could of missed out on seeing the amazing sights you saw, such a brilliant video ❤

[@louiseupton3363]

From Cape Town... gosh your road trip from Durbs has made me miss beautiful Mozambique. Mary Anne, if you can drive in Mozambique, you can drive anywhere 😅😂 Hope you're enjoying yourselves!!

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Africa has some amazing wildlife and friendly people can’t wait to see more of this amazing landscape. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world.

[@manolexing68]

The Maputo Bridge was built by the​ China Road and Bridge Corporation. That was an impressive​ bridge, and Mozambique is quite a beautiful​ country. It looks to me almost as developed​ as S. Africa. Looking forward​ to​ much more adventure​s.

[@JA-ed5us]

Zebra crossing has a whole new meaning

[@Van_Wilder]

Great video, I trust that after this experience you can appreciate my previous comment on your last video 😉where i said, if possible, stay off dirt roads…I do understand that this time round, it was not avoidable. That being said, appreciate how dangerous it was to drive through the game reserve. Getting stuck is real, getting a flat tire is real, lions are real…very real…and you don’t ever want to risk climbing out of your vehicle inside a game reserve. And of course not knowing if another vehicle will come along to assist you in the event things go south. Travel safe and again (where possible) avoid dirt roads.

[@robynnelott6022]

Dirt roads is where you’ll find the animals

[@Van_Wilder]

@@robynnelott6022 it’s also where you can easily find your vehicle compromised and helpless if unprepared. I’m from South Africa…I know our dirt roads quite well.

[@robynnelott6022]

@@Van_Wilder yup i am a cradle South African too.

[@anavelaeshomestead]

Can't help the corny joke. It's a "Zebra crossing " 😂

[@christoduplessis8177]

In Africa you rarely, but sometimes, get the opportunity to see a Zebra at a Zebra crossing. Last time I saw it was at Cradle Moon in Gauteng in South Africa. Worth every laugh!

[@globalsurfer]

South Africa is the best place on earth but you guys are getting to see and enjoy and experience it so much more than we can...

[@Exectt]

Awesome video, as always . Some useful info when driving on thickish sand try keep revs up when changing gears, try not to decelerate, it might help x

[@Jonathan_Strange]

It is so great to see you all excited about the wildlife. It truly is something to behold. I wish you all the best on your adventure. Safe travels. I don't mean to discourage you, but I would like to ask, what your plan might be should you break down... or get stuck or get a flat tyre... and need to tend to your vehicle when you are in the middle of the bush (especially somewhere like the Caprivi), and there could be elephants nearby or lions or leopards skulking about. Do you gave a GPS Beacon or Satellite phone? This might not so important if you were travelling in a group. I have only (from South Africa) been to Botswana (past Kubu Island to the delta and then on to Kasane and back on a 4x4 guided tour in a Jimny) and Mozambique (Ponta do Oro - not on the tar). Please be aware that some of the routes you may encounter are going to be if not impossible then damn near impossible without a 4x4. Keep in mind that rain will be coming in September (but I think from your previous episode - first one I watched - you mentioned you plan to be home by then...?). Take what I say with a pinch of salt, but trust what the people in the know tell you. Oh, and by the way... it definitely is pronounced "Zebra" (like Deborah).

[@brianhepke7182]

Loving the South African videos. Makes me wish that I'd gone to Mozambique whilst living there, but I can always go back for a visit. Please be careful with the window washers, they are on you before you can say "no" . When stationary in traffic, you are at their mercy, and if you refuse payment, it can turn nasty... speaking from experience. Those "monkeys" were baboons, keep your windows closed. They have been known to break window wipers. The big poo looked like it had come from a rhino or buffalo. I was fortunate enough to work on a game reserve where both were present and it was commonplace. It's a pity you aren't going to the western Cape.... the diversity of the region is truly beautiful. Maybe you will go back to SA one day and cover this area as well😊. Looking forward to more Southern African adventures.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for the tips and yes we will be back - we are so grateful that we were able to add SA to our last leg of our expedition and realise there is so much more to see !! 😉🌺

[@robynnelott6022]

Elephant dung for sure.

[@pattigill582]

What a dream come true. How peacefully beautiful was your experience driving through alone. Can't say I didn't cry...

[@pattigill582]

Seeing the animals I should say

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - we are so happy to be here - the nature is incredible !! 🏆🙌🌺

[@sueclifton3375]

Those washboard roads are also called corrugations. We have many of them in Australia when travelling through woop woop. Lol

[@AmbeswaMgandela]

OMG Marriane's laughter reminds me of Lisa Simpson's from the Simpsons. 🤣🤣🤣 Btw South African here, totally love you guys.

[@DeniseMooney-uu6yu]

We have a beautiful country. South Africa ❤❤❤

[@emmajones2586]

The big thorns are from the acacia tree you don’t want to step on one barefoot trust me it hurts 😂 and you have to careful when pulling them out that the tip doesn’t break off. If you get a splinters use pawpaw flesh to draw it out.

[@brianhepke7182]

Giraffe love these bushes... it's amazing watching them eat the thorns with their long tongues wrapping around the branches.

[@phatshaddo6067]

Happened to come across your channel, ended up living vicariously through you, and I'm a Saffa. So glad you're here! ❤❤

[@Sue-mh6wi]

Hi, well can’t find the right words😂 it was awesome. Travel safe ❤❤❤❤

[@Maloney1479]

We dont actually call them reindeer but Bucks, and I think there were Springboks 2 and the scenery is so majestic 😍 Enjoy your trip and may God keep you and Lady Trudy safe until you're finished with your Southern African Trip ❤ Edit: We use UK English so our pronunciation is similar Zee is American English so we pronounce Zebra the same as you...

[@suzonsafari1094]

I trained to be a Safari Guide on Phinda :) it is such a magical place! Got tears in my eyes when you drove through the reserve!