NAMIBIA | AN OVERLANDING ADVENTURE | EPISODE 3 | ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

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[@aileenwright4774]

Love it. I envy you. I love visiting Kruger. .

[@kagisoletlhare2888]

This vlog is everything. The most realistic vlog ever, this is very realistic, raw content, no filter. Thanks for the vlog Edward!!

[@cidinhocelestino663]

Awsome video. Tell Ryan we miss his videos on 4x4ventures!

[@bradleymarais1914]

Holly shit the cost is a real eye opener, and a reminder what a privilege it is for us to be able to watch your adventures. Hope you and the team will be back on the next adventure soon. Thanks for taking us along for the rides

[@maxlodewyk_na]

Ed, you’re a legend man. Always remember that.

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks mate!

[@ghostsfsa942]

Your insight is 100% correct Ed, people are so quick to moan and complain, but it is the same people that cause the problems!. Awesome episode as usual Ed. Cheers boet, looking forward to the next one.😊

[@jonathanneethling]

Hey Ed What an amazing show. I was honoured to have done that route / trip in 2022. It was the best 28 days I’ve had in many years. I’m so sorry about your beast having issues. I just wanted to share my story about Toyota Springbok with you. When I did my trip to Nam, I got as far as Clanwilliam on day 1 and my FJ started giving me fuel issues. A very long story short and a very long and slow drive got me to Toyota Springbok. I had them on the phone several times trying to diagnose the issue. When I got there, it was like a formula 1 pit stop. Literally had four staff unhitch my echo from the fj and shoot it off for a wash. My FJ was up on a ramp in minutes. Within 3.5 hours my fuel tank had been dropped twice. The fuel pump and housing “fixed” as best as they could. Just to get me on the road again. The “fix” is still working… What an amazing bunch of people. In the end, Toyota only charged me for the parts as their fix wasn’t proper. So no labour. Unbelievable service. I’ll never get the corrugations out of my memory. My FJ drives like a cloud. I remember screaming for it to stop. Hahahaha. I’d do it again tomorrow if I could. Pretty scary how the costs can rocket though. Next on my wish list is Botswana. Thanks for being such a legend. ✌🏻

[@arthurbath4490]

Whether it’s Rivonia, Estcourt KZN, Halfway Maun, or Pupkewitz Tsumeb, Toyota dealers can always be relied on to provide an amazing customer experience.

[@EdwardBath]

Toyota all the way legend!!! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@andrewsibiya9152]

You guys deserve a PhD in this, deeply sorry for your adversities with your cars I hope and pray for speedy recovery Ed and crew we got your back! ❤

[@4WheelingSA]

Great episode Ed. Love the timelapses, a bit different. Share your pain for the cost. So many people think it is just sponsors - thanks for putting it out there. Hope your vehicle gets sorted!

[@mooketsimotswasele9095]

This trip,,, it's a must do. Thanks Eddie, Chris and Ryan for sharing the adventure. Much support😇🤗

[@ianduncan7189]

absolutely superb video diary of an epic trip...I Salute you and your team for this....tough on men and machinery.....

[@IddoRoscher]

Edward, I know that you did have trouble especially with the cars and that filming and editing is also just hard work and it did cost you a lot of money, but man are you blessed being able to do these trips several times per year. I love how you eminate that in your comment. Thanks for taking us with you and the way you share it.

[@seanscott685]

Thank you Ed and the Gents for taking us with. Love your positive and real attitude despite the setbacks...

[@hegarklasye]

Thanks for sharing , i am fascinated by the limping lion...

[@ulrichbohmer9279]

Man I started tearing up with the Rhino’s. Incredible.

[@robertpawley5715]

I hope the year gets better. Thank you for the amazing video content and integrity. I am fortunate to have a new QD OLED Television. So amazing (my degree is in Zoology)

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

I was there at the exact same time. Okaukuejo Campsite is impressive but I slightly preferred Halali Campsite. Phenomenal footage as ever, many thanks for posting. In terms of scenery, Spitzkoppe is breathtaking. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Khp1983]

We’ve just got back from there, where abouts in Ireland Are you from. Greetings Leeds

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

@@Khp1983 I'm from Galway. I'm planning a trip to Botswana within the next few years.

[@Khp1983]

@@damianmcdonagh7908 Ah Galway, Im Planning a trip with the family to Dublin 1st time, hoping to stop at the Black Forge inn. Rugby World Cup coming up too, Botswana is a gem. I go to Namibia often, you definitely need to visit the South of Namibia, make sure you visit Kgalaghadi too if you ever get chance mate

[@karenkeyser2323]

Thanks Ed another BRILLIANT episode 👏🏻 how MAGICAL is that water hole ~ the ellie coming in to drink and obviously the SUNSET view 😍 AND you managed to spot the black 🖤 🦏 🦏 🦏 ..... Just SPECIAL!!! And I have to congratulate you on your ⚽ team 👏🏻 👏🏻 Treble with the CL - worth a celebration right 😉 👍🏻

[@corneliusngoetsana4918]

Awesome mate 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sharondavis8003]

Breathtaking Namibia 😊 Really enjoyed your epic trip & I do agree with you about people who destroy things & are loud & inconsiderate to others. And to the mechanic who stole your parts & messed up your vehicles, may he never have another customer. No excuse for cheaters like that in the world. Loved the beautiful elephants & the sight of the lion behind that bush was priceless. Looked like the bush was the lion’s body. Great job, Edward. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸🐘

[@fl2rms]

Epic cinematography, views, audio and soundracks.

[@hencam]

Great Ed, thank you for sharing. (I think) I've even seen my rental Land Cruiser on the stop at the Trading Post filling station 😀

[@RichardInger]

Brilliant series Ed, really enjoyed it! Inspired for out next adventure!

[@troopyinafrica]

This is the first time I have heard a giraffe drinking at a waterhole. Amazing what you managed to capture in camp. Well done. Hope you get back up and running soon. 🤙

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks mate!

[@mikefoster8506]

Thanks for another awesome adventure! Well done Ed. I was waiting for the classics footage of a giraffe at a water hole, you delivered at about 24+ minutes. Your comments about "people" where spot-on. Keep up with the wonderful episodes, there are many people out there that appreciate the time and effort. Many thanks, again!!

[@emmanuelbett5866]

I absolutely love the scenery, i hope in the near future i can experience it too.

[@grahamh7970]

Binge watched all 3 episodes. Awesome to watch. Nothing better than the sounds of the Etosha at night.. About your vehicle issues.. your "calmness" about the "special" person who worked on your vehicle..wow. Not sure I could not mention who they are.. Hope they sorted you out.. About the various campsites.. so true..some in need of maintenance...whereas others, all it takes is every person to do their part. CAYG( CLEAN AS YOU GO). And as for Toyota Dealerships.. they are awesome..Throughout SA.. Namibia..Generally, they are very very helpful. Stay safe!!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much!

[@markusdippenaar331]

Well done to the 3 musketeers ' trip of a lifetime. Hope to see the next episode soon and hope your pocket and piggybank also recovered fully from the injuries accured in this trip .

[@adriaandelange1797]

Again absolutely beautiful content, one can hear your frustration but you keep calm and collected during the whole radiator ordeal, and that it is not the car but the person that was to fix it. That being said die video content and the scenery is absolutely amazing and the creative photography is bloody well done. This is one of my bucket list items, now I can wait for the rest of the OE team. I wish I could like a 1000 times

[@ahappyguy7695]

Great Job! This Namibia series was Magic! You showed strong character. Very impressive! Once again great job! Thanks for everything you do and keep it up! From strength to strength! 💪✌️

[@ThunderDucky187]

Well done Ed this was an absolutely epic adventure to watch from the arm chair.

[@carlzeelie4893]

I thought this Namibie trip deliveries were your best ever!! May your finances improve soon.... I am a fan

[@justinkiley4146]

Once again Ed…a brilliant episode. I’ve been to Etosha once before and it was special seeing some of the familiar sights. And you’re absolutely correct…people need to take responsibility for their own behaviour and lack of respect for nature and other people. Thank you for setting a great example and all we can hope is that more people get the right message.

[@corneliusngoetsana4918]

Awesome mate

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

The wildlife is amazing in this video. I want to re-watch every second of this footage. It must be the heat, and being relieved to be at the waterholes, but the animals seem so calm. I really want to learn about the birds, since I only recognize some of them. The sections about your kit, and in other videos, the driving conditions, are fascinating in their own way, but the wildlife is everything. And what friends, who slow to the pace of the friend who needs help the most. I loved that Glen would spend all day getting you to your newly fixed vehicle, but stop for good wildlife sightings on the way home.

[@MrBaba1955]

Thanks for an amazing adventure , my heart goes out to you Ed for being so badly treated and ripped off .

[@walex19]

I miss this place.

[@gavinsmith28]

Ed, thanks again, wonderful as always: I appreciate your positive honesty

[@wbrianna27]

Those black rhino sightings at both waterholes were stuff dreams are made of! With the bad comes the good. Sheesh that was a bloody expensive trip, wish I could win the lotto and reimburse you for it. Shame he cannot be made to pay for it all. Until next trip keep saving 😂

[@JamesCraythorne]

Hi Ed, I really enjoy your video's, what a pity 'people' mess up the parks and camp sites for others. They have no self ŕespect and therefore no respect for others property. Yes there has been a decline in Namibian Parks and most Southern African Parks a pity though. I would love to join you on one of your EPIC TOURS one day soon. I've done some of these tours for the past 7 years. Keep on posting.

[@Shingwedzi70]

Another great episode Ed! That cowboy seriously did the dirty on you. Glad you were able to complete the trip and enjoy it..

[@monicaalberts8130]

You are a star.....very brave😊❤ I enjoyed this video indeed...thanks Ed

[@robertharold2503]

Since you have all the cool gadgets I’m waiting for you to get one of the 12 volt portable air conditioners!😎

[@siphosibiya4472]

All the best to you mate. Hope the comeback will be soon. Thanks to your traveling buddies from Overland Escape. True brothehood

[@adrianbelcher2747]

Your work is epic groot man and the soundtracks soundtracks you use take up to 1000. Keep up the travels hey

[@Wandilemaseko91]

Edward, I love following you guys. Thank you so much for such quality episodes. I hope one day my hard work will pay off and I'll be able to overland like you guys

[@monicaalberts8130]

So sorry for the problems you had.....but you are stronger now and more brave!!

[@haroldtonydube4566]

Great episode Ed. Namibia is beautiful with nice views . Keep that standard my bro. ❤❤

[@LaneRollo]

Ed a great episode. I couldn't agree with you more about how people leave the ablutions, campsites and amenities, one wonders what their homes look like. there used to be a sign at one of the picnic spots in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in '70's, TAKE NOTHING BUT PHOTOS, LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS. If only everyone could do that..... Thankyou..

[@edwardzammit3714]

Simply awesome. Thank you for sharing this video. You really have to be careful who you trust your workhorse with, not everyone knows where honesty lives unfortunately. And I'm always looking forward for your videos. You guys rock.

[@skep41]

I've loved these three videos. I'm going to Namibia, mainly Etosha, in a few months and have been viewing a lot of You tube videos. Yours is without a doubt the best I've seen. Your narrative thread and your on-camera presence are top notch, as are your filmmaking skills. (I'm in the film industry in Los Angeles, BTW, if that matters...). But for a lovely journey, total balls-out off-roading and the stunning Etosha photography you really are the best. I used to do some off-roading in the Mojave desert, Death Valley and the like and I wanted my youth and my old 4x4 back watching you do Van Zyl's Pass. Gripping. Anyway, I'll try to donate. Thanks for these vids. I really did enjoy.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@Mprovoke]

I love the quality of the videos, beautiful

[@BothwellNyamhondera-p8r]

i"m glad you still enjoyed you adventure regardless of the break down Ed.

[@jampasurprenant1794]

I really like the water hole All of the animals that are coming to drinks don't have to be afraid of the predators .

[@paulsmit8147]

Nice one....... As always, thanks for sharing 🤙

[@louisedickinson8883]

😘Awesome, stunning episode. We feel your pain with regards to the showers and toilet facilities...we live and work on a large camping and caravan park in the UK and often they are left in a right state. This was a fantastic episode, just sorry about the car problems. Take care until next time.

[@rhondaturner1661]

Amazing much love and respect ONE LOVE

[@coadyg]

I'm glad you got to Etosha and had some time out after the trials and tribulations with your vehicles. Pitty about the rude people at the water hole. Great video anyway.

[@jonathanneethling]

Thanks

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much for the contribution legend!

[@BulawayoWarren]

Great video, best one yet, nice touch explaining the costs involved, makes one appreciate the effort. Good stuff Ed, Chris, Ryan

[@andrewmeikle283]

Much appreciate your hard work Ed. Makes my day every time.

[@coadyg]

Great video, Edd. Sorry you could not spend more time or funds on this trip.

[@robertharold2503]

Nice work as always. Tough having the damage to your vehicles. Definitely an adventure!

[@karlharper2715]

Great series Ed and the quality of your videos is outstanding. We were sorry to hear of your troubles with work carried out on your vehicles and hope you are able to take some action against him. Cheers Karl & Alison

[@darrenlay7532]

Thanks Edward. We enjoy watching your videos from Perth. Love the wildlife sightings and couldn’t agree more with your comments on people behaving badly.

[@robertvonprittwitz1983]

Love it! Been looking forward to this episode. Magic! Had a similar incident once between Kamanjab and Hoada Campsite when the timing belt came loose. Never a good experience, but memorable.

[@roryvanzyl5326]

Excellent Ed , awesome episode.

[@doug729]

Excellent video. Have never been to Etosha, magic. Sorry to hear about the car troubles, bad enough, but being ripped off, sad. Thanks for telling the truth about your experience. Some people are just so oblivious.

[@drup2013]

This is just BEAUTIFUL man.. and so real. Couldn't help feeling so sorry for you considering how much you went through but soldiered on regardless 💪.. The last part scared me though, thought u were going to say "This is it I can't go on anymore" 😂😂

[@Shamrock267]

WOW Ed your honesty about how things can and do go wrong is so refreshing and as usual you take it on the chin without whinging, just soldier on and enjoy the beauty of nature. Heading to Khawi in July, may have to have relook at the budget, after the figures you threw out, and add a few 00s .😢 Thanks for these awesome episodes as usual.

[@curtisreese9403]

Outstanding work!!!!

[@africa_in_hd]

Hi Ed I've watched all your vlogs as well Overlanding Escapes and the rest of the gents. As usual, your videography, editing, and flow were top-notch. This episode, however, was the first that I wanted to comment on. It felt like the real you, personal and having seen another comment or two, agree in the fact that it was you. Keep it up man an as mentioned above... IMO, the best you've done! Head up with the cruiser and repairs, our 105 has also thrown some curveballs at us 😂

[@tomahawkshorthaul]

Howzit Ed, thank you for a great video. We've done Etosha twice, the last visit was 6 years ago (it is an expensive trip and long drive). Your videos have inspired us to plan another trip. Next time you're up there try and stay at Onguma Tamboti Campsite (outside the Namutomi gate, Etosha). Very lekker campsite. How was your experience with the big overlanding trucks packed with foreigners speeding through Etosha. We had a couple close calls in the park! One particular (red) truck came past us at around 100kph. Wild! And then another shocking experience was when 3 trucks decended on us while viewing a leopard in a tree, completely blocking our view. A few choice words were exchanged but "they" didn't give a sh1t! Once again, we feel really bad for you regarding your 100 series. It is amazing how it's always (and only) human beings that disappoint us in life! Please give us an update on your 200 series (I see she is back home). Until we see you again, Hlala Kakuhle.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you legend!!! There will be an update video on the 200 coming up at some point 🙏

[@mars54mars54]

So happy you got to view so much fabulous wildlife... the quelia are hypnotic. Yep, too many low vibe tourists out there, incredibly ignorant and inconsiderate. The stories that come out of the US national parks are unfathomable. It's peeps like y'all that are the hope for education and the building of respect and appreciation. Incredible ongoing saga of the mechanic thief... how on earth did he get good recommendations from the 4X4 peeps? But you managed an epic trip anyway. Epic series! Proper reality check on the costs and equipment info... respect! Cheers, right back at you!

[@blessingnyathi3751]

Thank you so much guys for your transparency and an amazing video once again. And wow the cost of the trip 😳

[@gorferg]

Brilliant series, it's a wonderful experience watching your trips. Hope you get both Cruisers sorted in time 👍

[@sampotgieter6990]

Another cracking episode Ed. This one was taxing in all aspects, to say the least! I feel your disappointment being done in by this cowboy that you trusted with your rig. It takes a special kind of lowlife to cheat on a customer's vehicle that is clearly used for remote travel. I truly hope he is taken to task. Big bless up to you and the gents!

[@jeremydirksen3741]

Incredible video once again. Thank you Ed!! Took special note as we will be at Etosha next week!!! Hope you have got over all your vehicle challenges….I’ve had my fair share over the last few months and it’s very stressful, disruptive and costly. Wishing you only the best going forward mate.

[@SodweenMatomola]

Stay blessed

[@henniesenekal8210]

I follow your channel religiously and have added most of your venues and suggestions to my "wish" list. Although the outcome of this planned part of this trip was somewhat bogged, I appreciate the jaw-dropping footage but mostly the eye-watering waterhole scenes because I love southern Africa that much. Over-landing is not easy and that comes with sharing your bathrooms with lions but the undertone of this episode smacks of a very specific "people" do not share our view of being a privileged visitor in that space and time with no a respect towards the environment. Let's keep it LEKKER !

[@dylanfox.]

Here's 4 litres of diesel to get you traveling again!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so so much Legend!! Really appreciate the support!

[@reezamia430]

Nothing gets ed down..still makes the best of a unfavorable situation .

[@Starsky1413]

I love Ed’s and Ryan’s vids Just one question…if you’re kitted with enough water etc…. Why do you stay in camps? Personally I’d rather stay in the bush

[@mauricecremen1893]

Agree with you 100% about people, they have no respect at all, and as you say it's not all people but the majority do not have have any respect.

[@markbremner3912]

Good rant Ed...there are indeed some very feral overlanders out there...sometimes wonder if some of them were ever potty trained by their mothers

[@life_of_lotz]

@ed great content, what time of year was this?

[@EdwardBath]

October 🙏

[@MartieMeyer-f9o]

Love your work! How about naming the birds in your videos?

[@MartieMeyer-f9o]

I mean the lesser known ones...

[@vetseun1000]

Hi @ 2 minute you talk about wider campsite. Where is that?

[@arthurbath4490]

Hoada Campsite in the Kamanjab District

[@EdwardBath]

Hoada Campsite near Kamanjab

[@anthonysavio.5136]

This place is so dry yet so beautiful......What dothia animals feed on?

[@Cruiserharry447]

Ed do you know if it is possible to fit apple carplay on a LC 200 2021 model? Great video as always !!!!

[@EdwardBath]

Hi mate! I’ve been looking for a solution but haven’t found any yet, will let you know as soon as I find one🙏

[@muzinkosi668]

Holy cow R275k 😢 so sorry mate, its a hit and miss finding reliable indies mate. Speedy recovery on your bank acc and mental state this has caused you.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

How many days in total was the whole expedition?

[@EdwardBath]

28

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@EdwardBath tnx , well the car damage damage aside, If you add the fuel, food/drinks, and accommodation and divide by 28 days it works out at about 110 Euros a day which is not bad going. Sorry about the vehicle damages, the mechanic the messed you up is not right. There must be some way you can sue them or at least warn others so that they don't fall prey to him.

[@Cruiserharry447]

Clearly you guys underestimated Namibia. This is evident from your planning. You dont travel at night, never ever. Perhaps your next Namibia will go better now that you have done your maiden voyage to this beautifl part of the world

[@EdwardBath]

It caught us out for sure 😂😂😂

[@davidmphephu3392]

Hi Ed- again trip being spoiled by uncaring peoples, it comes down to very simple rule, JUST DO THE RIGHT THING, you don't to be watched on policed all the time. JUST THE RIGHT THING. The speeding guys as well and donuts on a pan, tjo, but anyhow nice content as always except the negatives.

[@grahamrobertson8254]

Fark sakes this is expensive!

[@safarifarmer]

Why don't you offer video editing tutorials. I'd pay to learn from you

[@lc-mv5yb]

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[@sandneurosen]

Thank you Edward! It's a beautiful video. 🙂 We enjoyed Etosha too when it was totaly green in 2022: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2WzaqJ9qtFrmJo

[@reneconnan4322]

"Never rip you off"???? 50k plus for a rack and pump? Not even installed yet?

[@EdwardBath]

Have a look at the genuine Toyota parts price before commenting, that’s how much they cost mate

[@EdwardBath]

@@reneconnan4322 it’s unfortunate but that’s just the way it is, it includes new pipes, rack and tie rod ends, steering column and bushes as well. Unfortunately for the older vehicles it just happens but we carry on! Thanks for watching