XAKANAXA BOTSWANA | MOREMI GAME RESERVE | SELF DRIVE SAFARI

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In this episode we take on another Botswana epic! John Ryan and I leave Johannesburg with our ultimate goal being Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve, enjoy!
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[@TheSafariExpert]

Lekker, manne! Thanks for sharing another adventure with us, Ed 🙏🏻 Never lose the passion! 💪🏻😎

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome episode bud, and really great to get out on an adventure with you and Jono. One for the books for sure 👌

[@troopyinafrica]

And thanks you guys as well. Hoping ours this year is one for the books.

[@Trekkies900]

Guys again so nice to meet all of you in Khama and wow wow Jonos Mom's biryani. Magic😂

[@JohandeBeer-eo7sl]

Absolutely loved to watch another Epic Botswana trip with some great Legends. Thanks for bringing another trip to our screens to watch. It was just fantastic.... Can't wait for the next trip with opposite lock...

[@SennaMedarda]

I particularly like when Jono tags along! And how incredible are his mods!!

[@ellyaben7004]

Dear Edward, Almost every day we watch your adventures in the wilds of Botswana, Namibia and SA. We camped in many of the same places during 20 years we traveled a month in a 4x4 with rooftop tent. Is is a pleasure to follow you with your best mates Yona and Ryan. The way you understand each other, the emotions, the fun, and the quality of the footage, the music and ❤ the magical moments. Sometimes we whisper again like we were in the wild. Thanks a lot, John en Elly from Holland.

[@khumomosarwana2369]

The 200 now roars like an LX V8🎉🔥🔥amazing content mates.. keep at it

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Incredible Ed. You guys are the best Overlanding KZbinrs. Having met you and Ryan I know what we see here is genuinely who you are. No contrivances or pretensions. Thank you so much for bringing these overlanding adventures to life. Exceptional.

[@chrisboshoff3498]

Thanks!

[@jeandejager9116]

Ed, once again, absolutely breathtaking. You need to stop paying attention to the negative comments, dude! You do you and keep the content coming ✨️ 🙌 Thank you for your content 🙏

[@vusikhumalo221]

Love the sound of that 200 yerr... De graaf are the best. You guys are truly legends love you epic content.

[@bothwellnyamhondera948]

You guys are so fortunate to be experiencing such beautiful places. Very intertaining episode.

[@stevesyms4411]

King of Cars looks great here, will definitely be visiting them soon.

[@AidanRIR]

What an epic adventure! Thanks for sharing Ed. Your passion shines through in this one for sure. Go well mate 🍻

[@JoesWildlifeAdventures]

I’ve been waiting for you to get back to Moremi and this wonderful video made the wait more than worthwhile. What a brilliant episode you put out with this one Ed! 👏👏👏👏

[@sharondavis8003]

True friends, fabulous food, fantasy landscapes & animals! Long live Africa❤🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸🐘🐘🐘🐘🦓🦓🦓🦓😮

[@rickygomes1196]

Really awesome episode Ed.. thank you

[@44kinette]

Magnificent Moremi Magic. Next level Ed. The ndlovu in camp were incredible. You've delivered the magic again. Thank you. Never apologise for your infectious enthusiasm, it's refreshing.

[@andrewhepburn5271]

Wow, what an adventure. Great sound and picture quality 💪🏼🇿🇦

[@Africanbushman]

Awesome. Just brilliant.

[@apriljoey]

Another epic episode, keep up the good work Ed

[@BuzzOverland]

Good one Ed... I really enjoy watching you overlanding in our country and making us proud🙏 Hope to meet you soon.

[@pctew]

Another, long awaited, epic episode Ed. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. Really special, and REAL friends. One day when i am big 😅😅

[@ExpeditionBotswana]

Awesome episode… I love every minute of it

[@timmcgill284]

Absolutely stunning, guys. So appreciated. 👌 👏👏

[@HendersonMorne1]

Hi Ed - thank you again for another amazing video. It means a lot for people like me who lives a long way away (Melbourne AU). Absolute dream for me to do this one day. Keep the magic going !!! Loved every minute of your videos.

[@prasadpp416]

Hi Ed very good another experience you & Ur colleges done thank U so much 👍🏻.

[@khupukanimokgethi1038]

My best overlanders and my best overlanding place. Next I want to join you.This time it was really magic you have such great sightings lions.

[@LizelNienaber]

Magic!! Absolutely love your way of overlanding.

[@Africa4x4Adventures]

Been waiting for this one… Thanks Legends. Loving this

[@hencam]

Great entertainment after a good Sunday breakfast - thanks for sharing 👌🏾

[@smithschannel89]

so happy seeing the black fortuner with dr johno!!

[@palmersearing7568]

Leaker video guys. Time for all you guys to come to Mana Pools!

[@dronesectionpro6228]

Beautiful !!! Thank you for sharing your adventures ! What a sighting with the 5 Khwai males 😮stunning!!!

[@monicaalberts8130]

Oh Im so glad......will watch tonight ❤😊

[@maphirimutshutshu2128]

Magic as always 😢

[@reezamia430]

Best overlanding trio!!

[@pctew]

Thanks

[@catalansraiders2568]

Salut Barth, magnifique vidéo, comme d’habitude. Merci de nous faire revivre ce splendide endroit où nous sommes passés il y a 2 ans. Profite et prends soin de toi.

[@wesleyaccord8116]

This is an awesome trip with good sightings. ❤❤

[@paulsmit8147]

Nice one Ed....., what a way to start the weekend. Thanks for the share 🤙👍

[@drustravelogue-zj8sc]

Wow! This is beyond epic 👌👌 Moremi, Okavango is just super amazing. Was going to give you guys an 8.5 out of 10 for the pronunciation of Xakanaxa cos you kept saying Xakanaka but at 41:50 you absolutely nailed.. 10/10. 👌👌Moremi is a pristine landscape and we unfortunately will have to deal with it's high prices, you can't expect to buy/enjoy quality for peanuts 🤣🤣 Funny how I've been to Khwai, South gate and Xakanaxa but never been to third bridge 🙈 but will be there in September. By the way do you sharing Jono's channel if he has one.. Top guy

[@troopyinafrica]

Thanks Ed, Ryan and the prof for a great adventure. So looking forward to our trip in August to Moremi, Khwai and Chobe. May I ask what the cover over Jono's face was for?

[@Nakamichi_Service_UK]

One of your greatest trips and productions, thanks very much.

[@johannelstadt268]

Hi Ed Compliments for te Year! What an amazing Program! You are a Legend of No Words! The Only Person who can Explain and Have Sutch a Tutch for Nature, you are Amazing Person! Never ever Have to Explain to Anyone the Amount and Amazing Work you Put Together for Us As a Ameture Overlanding Beginners, thank you for Shearing the Outmoust Special Places In Africa, Thanks for Who you are! My God Bless you and your family. Regards Johann Elstadt.

[@jeremydirksen3741]

Another epic adventure! Thanks boys!

[@nadinedinistyle]

Thanks for this awesome video, Edward. Hope to see you on our next trip in September. 😉👋

[@doug729]

That was great fun.

[@ianlamont2666]

In the UK and missing the bush....Great photographs thank you

[@wbrianna27]

Awesome episode Ed! Those 5 male lions on the buffalo, what an awesome sighting ❤ Loved it all bring on the next Adventure and quick 😂 Can you guys go up to Cape Maclear, Zomba, Majeti etc in Malawi with all of your sponsors along.. now what a huge adventure that would be up through Zim, Tete corridor etc

[@nkosinathimpofu2421]

l love this. Thank you for an awesome episode.

[@gmf756]

Oscar the Hippo is a treat. Never seen such a relaxed Hippo. But better to be always cautious.

[@erikcele1604]

wow have no words but amazing!

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

Awesome episode Ed and as usual, great quality video!

[@sonnyserite]

Lovely content, as always bud. I’m a citizen of Botswana and you continue to inspire me as a fellow wildlife adventurer and enthusiast

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Evening 😊 Awesome Episode👌🏽Thanks For Showing and Sharing 👏🏼👏🏼 Have a Fantastic and Safe Trip🙏🏽 God Bless You All 🙏🏽 Greetings From The Limpopo Province 🇿🇦

[@philiplittle1786]

Inspirational, thank you guys.

[@aluras9732]

Thanks for the quick response! My question is fully answered. The two couples were dead still trying to hide from the elephant

[@poshmokoni259]

Its gonna be a great evening thank you been waiting and checking everyday 😅

[@BulawayoWarren]

Ryan 'waiting for his peanuts and creme soda" in the 747😂

[@grantwise8466]

Awesome video, peanuts and cream soda for me please! 😂

[@stevevandermerwe1408]

Great video! Next time try righty tightly, lefty loose. 😅 You guys are great, and I enjoy your videos.

[@dennisvdz6598]

Hey Edward, amazing trip. Where can we see a list of your modifications and suppliers? Keen to add some of those.

[@Cindy-LeeEvans]

People who say those things are all just purely jealous of the great magic life you are living. Looking forward to many more videos

[@davidsherman3462]

Great video.

[@Balthasar_Gelt463]

Love ZA builds!

[@willemdekant2522]

Spectacular Ed. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot watching your reports. And Ryan's too of course. You guys are the best BBOs (Boys in the Bush Overlanders😃) out there. You have an awesome rig setup with your Landcruiser and bushlappa. Few questions if I may. Can you tell me the brand of your spare wheel top storage box please. Would be handy for me to carry braaiwood etc. Some engine tech Qs: what did you upgrade on engine, transmission to keep (river) water out. Any extra high mounted breather pipes etc? Thanks in advance Ed. Keep up your good work. Cheers Willem (Somerset West)

[@indi2002queen]

was für ein abenteuer. wir werden am 1. april das erste mal in der grünen jahreszeit dorthin kommen. wenn ich eure bilder sehe habe ich direkt fernweh...

[@clashingstyle]

One of my biggest dreams

[@arthursmith5651]

Don’t let the naysayers get you down. You can only please some of the people some of the time. You do brilliant, beautiful work. This Texas ouman, loves your stuff.

[@arthursmith5651]

Lotsa love to Ryan and Jono as well!!

[@holgerwagenbreth9468]

Another very nice video. Thanks for taking me to Botswana. I look forward to the continuation👍🤩

[@janpienaar1881]

Great trip, thanks Ed. It brings back memories of our only visit to Moremi and Kwai in 2005. Do you have to book Moremi in advance these days (outside of school holidays), or can you arrange bookings and pay when in Maun?

[@warrenpfo]

Very nice yet again. Has Jonno got a rig rundown of his fortuna?

[@klausschlak9897]

Hi Edward, another nice video of your's 😁👍! In about 2 years time I go in retirement and plan to return to Africa ( Tanzania) and a part of my plan is also than to do a fair bit of traveling, and here is what make me a bit concernd if I should go with a same set up like you bloks are doing, say a rooftop tent ore should I get a Van! I don't know if I would feel comfortable enough just in a rooftop tent aspecialy with lions out there. Is it really safe enough? Thank's for your great content, Cheers Klaus!

[@胡争-j4v]

感谢你们分享很棒的旅行体验

[@aluras9732]

Hi Edward, this episode is very interesting and well-documented. Can you please explain what's happening? I see two couples at XA-10 while a huge elephant is passing by (minutes 34:21-34:24). Is it still part of the episode? I was under the impression that it was a gentlemen's outing from the start.

[@JohnDevar]

Hey Bud its Jono here. You are spot on... it was the boys reuniting, The people on the bench where a the campsite next to us. We have no idea who they are. It was an epic adventure. Thank you for watching and the support!

[@frchristopherepps2665]

Absolutely brilliant video! Thank you. Does Jonna have a KZbin channel?

[@philiplittle1786]

How do you find the pressure reading from the indeflate and your TOPM? Mine are off by maybe 0.4

[@Talleonard]

Ed, how long in time is the drive from Magotho to Khama Rhino? Doing a trip in April and this will also be my return route, but was hoping to get a little further in 1 day as to cut some kms on the last day home in South Africa

[@andriesvosloo6712]

@edward - where in Maun do you do your bookings please?

[@markwinter7511]

Is that elephant damage i see all over or not?

[@drustravelogue-zj8sc]

Yes. Elephants are destructive feeders, the more they are the more the damage

[@siyabulelayosi4760]

What brand is the trailer towed by Fortuner?

[@Trekkies900]

It s a Metallion

[@SennaMedarda]

Was that an airfryer basket? hahaha

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

What is the bird at 1:15:09, with the red and black beak?

[@elizabethmunroe3676]

Answering my own question, saddle-billed stork. Amazing.

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

First!

[@denilsonmusila254]

It doesn't matter bro when you've not even watched the entire thing 😂

[@phemeloselema4198]

😂😂😂😂

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

@@denilsonmusila254 it does matter!

[@IddoRoscher]

How is it that once you went into the proper bush you just have to come back. And if you consider not to, there is your video and you cant help yourself. 2025 Zambia but 2026 it has to be Botswana again.

[@ellyaben7004]

Bedankt

[@arthursmith5651]

Thanks!