Escaping Civilization | Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Episode 1!

Many months of planning and co-ordinating went into this trip! ‪@MyLifeinAfrica‬ , ‪@4x4ventures_southafrica‬ , ‪@GetOutGO‬ and myself travelled to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana with one ultimate goal. To cross the Reserve from North to South in 13 Days! Not everything went to plan but it certainly was an epic adventure and one I will never forget! In episode 1 we enjoy a night at Khama Rhino Sanctuary and head to Rakops the following day to stock up on supplies before leaving the tar road and civilization behind.
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[@shaunmoller2997]

Wow what is their more to say Edward epic

[@EdwardBath]

Dankie Shaun!

[@seanfrench1029]

Edward I'm stuck now at work in Iraq for way longer than my usual rotations. I have time to consume lotsa KZbin videos (overlanding & adventure biking) by various Tubers. Your videos are of the best. Great story telling, nice blend of stills & actions, awesome choice of vistas, superb editing skills and, appropriate and varied choice of music to go with the footage to help set the scene and, importantly, not drowning out natural sounds with music or commentary track. Your commentary is on point, sincere and, now waffle. Great job. :-)

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Sean for the message and for the kind words! I really appreciate the support on the channel! And also really glad you enjoy the edits 🙌

[@GetOutGO]

Awesome video Ed! This was truly an epic trip! Looking forward to the rest of the series (and the end of lockdown so we can get out there again)!

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Chris! Can’t wait to get out there with you gents again!

[@Boereglocker]

Thanks for sharing it with us it's so great to see rhino's still with there horns intact

[@EdwardBath]

It really is a privilege to see them like that! 🙌

[@RyanCrocker]

EPIC episode. This is a bucket list trip, and you haven't fully experienced the CKGR if you haven't traveled the full length of it. WOW, what a trip. Looking forward to the upcoming episodes

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you mate! It was an awesome adventure that's for sure!

[@stevetheleave2374]

Amazing footage, thank you for showing how amazingly beautiful Africa is.

[@EdwardBath]

Element Bender thank you so much! 🙏 Africa really is amazing!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

What an adventure and an episode that does the #CKGR true justice. Well done mate and thanks for this episode. Look forward to future adventures and new episodes.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you mate! And thank you for the awesome thumbnail 🙌🙌

[@latunahtarea4453]

i really love your videos they give me joy, thank you for this

[@mikaeljakobsson3026]

Superb video! You got it all right. Fantastic place on Earth. Thank you and keep up the good work! Greetings from Sweden and the Swedish Expedition Society.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! Greetings from South Africa! Hope to meet you someday

[@gerbrantdeboer4435]

Great video again! Thanks and regards from the Netherlands

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much!

[@basha-gorata]

I've watched many of your adventure footages.. They are so epic ❤❤they've really lifted my desire for adventure 😋I hope to go on an adventure trip soon

[@axelcartwright4507]

Absolutely Fantastic!! Those barking geckos 🦎 make me miss bots so much!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you! The symbol of the Kalahari 🦎

[@RoamOverlanding]

Very interested to see just how different the Kalahari is when it’s green! 🤟🏻 keep em coming

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks dude! Appreciate it!

[@beastyadventures]

Such an awesome video mate! Keep em coming man!! Can’t wait to see this series of video man!👌🏼 👏🏼

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you brother!

[@CharlesStClairBolam]

As a suggestion, why don’t you frequently give us the dates of your travel and also a map of where you are? The campsites would also be handy, number etc.

[@paulheighton7578]

Amazing video, been watching the whole series from all 4 of you guys. Good stuff - best thing on KZbin by a million - keeping us sane. Thank You!!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Paul! All of us really appreciate your support and kind words🙌🙏

[@riaanaudie7808]

Awesome video Edward! Loved it. We also leaving 3 Oct 2020 on our trip to Kgalagadi and Namakwa Eco 4x4 route, can't wait!!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Riaan! Hope you have an amazing trip 🙏

[@nealfarrell]

Feeling inspired to visit CK after that vid. Excited. PS: I think it is now safe to assume you love your coffee and good coffee prepared correctly. Would love a vid on your bean selection, the Jetboil, Aeropress and even the Stanley flask and why you chose what you did. I really miss a good coffee while traveling, but clearly I don’t have to. Shot, Ed!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you for the kind words Neal! That’s a great idea, I will certainly do a video on my coffee kit and the brewing process. Thanks for watching!

[@rocklefikamusic2649]

u inspire me bro.good work

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks bro!

[@thomasmain4446]

Amazing videography and an awesome adventure. Loved it and can’t wait for EP2!!😁

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Thomas! 🙌

[@herbertefox6000]

Awesome stuff Edward!!! You guys are Top Notch 👍keep up the good videos and awesome adventures 👍👍👍🔥⛺🐾

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you for the constant support Herbert🙌

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

We were there in Dec 2019 and it was green as well....love the Kalahari

[@EdwardBath]

It’s amazing to see it so green hey!

[@pietercronje5466]

😍🤗😍Absolutely beautiful, fabulous context Boet 😍🤟🏼🇿🇦🤟🏼

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Pieter! 🙌

[@deonvangreuning555]

Awesome video!!!, its great watching your trips!!. Can’t wait for this lockdown to disappear so we can all go back exploring.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you Deon! I can't wait either!

[@JamesandElliesAdventures]

Hello Ed you have new friends here from the U.K James and Ellie. we’ve been subscribed for two weeks watched loads of yours and the other guys videos what you do is Epic! All them amazing Animals you get to see is unreal we love wildlife we came across all of yours channel as we are supposed to fly to Johannesburg today for our Safari gutted! But we can live our adventures through your videos cannot wait to see more content from you guys. Hope your well stay safe and hope your having an awesome weekend. Thanks 👍🏼

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much!🙏 I really appreciate the support on the channel and for watching the videos! I’m so sorry to hear that your trip has been cancelled, I hope things open up soon so that we can all start traveling again soon 🙌 keep well!

[@JamesandElliesAdventures]

You’re more than welcome buddy 😀 me too I can’t wait to travel even more now when we can stay safe 👍🏼

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Great video, watched many video,s of the others in your group and found them all fantastic as yours.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much!

[@nokubongaolifant]

Very interesting, I wish to visit CKGR one day..

[@ravechicebaleamrapar3692]

Nice video beautiful❤

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you! 🙏

[@divanopperman4755]

Awesome content Ed. How about a video on the camera equipment you use to create the content? Which action cams, lenses etc. Can't wait for the other episodes. Keep up the good work.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much! 🙌 there will definitely be a video coming up with that included 🙌 I plan on getting a couple of new things so when the set is complete I will compile a video, thanks for the input and for watching, I really appreciate it🙌

[@divanopperman4755]

@@EdwardBath Perfect, thanks Ed looking forward to it.

[@seanfrench1029]

Great video Edward. What happened to that Desert Wolf trailer from your Kruger park video? Those were legendary trailers when they came out in the late 90's.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you Sean! I still have the trailer, it’s 24 years old and still going strong, you should see it in a couple of videos soon 🙌

[@thabomangena4464]

Hi Ed, Amazing Video, what Tyre pressure do you put on your fully loaded Trailer? and the front wheel of the car and wheels at the back? Is CKGR doable with a stock standard Tyres of a new Toyota Hilux Revo?

[@EdwardBath]

Hey mate! Thank you so much! I run 2.4 bar in the fully loaded trailer on tar and as soon as I hit the dirt I lower it to 1.3 bar. I can go down to 0.6 if I really have to 🙌 on the vehicle I run 3 bar at the front and 3.5 at the back fully loaded 🙌 you could do it with the standard tyres, I had amazing tyres and still lost one because I got unlucky but I would recommend getting some good all terrain tyres if you can. But don’t let the stock tyres stop you from exploring the magic that is the CKGR

[@phyllisnortje1019]

Hi Edward, are you guys allowed out of the vehicles, if you are not camping, ?? We used to Etosha, Kgalagadi and Kruger Wildtuin, not allowed leaving the vehicle

[@EdwardBath]

Hey! So in the places you have mentioned they have fences around the campsites whereas these are unfenced. You used to be allowed out of your vehicle but there is still no clarity on the rules in the recent changes. Even if you are allowed out then it’s always advised to stay close to the vehicle and to be aware and all times and enjoy the freedom that is Botswana! 🙌🇧🇼

[@simranjeetsinghbedi4799]

And where we should hold camp in forest

[@roamingrhinooverland1293]

Great video Bud!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you!🙏🇧🇼

[@simranjeetsinghbedi4799]

Sir can u tell me y u r not fell fear from lion. when u come out from your car.

[@EdwardBath]

We stay close to the vehicle and check our surroundings thoroughly before getting out of the vehicle🙌

[@derrickpinnoy8757]

Great video what time of the year was it ?

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much! We did this trip in March 2020 🙌

[@rohanoosthuizen]

Where can we find the recipe for the potjie?

[@EdwardBath]

Hi I explain the recipe in this video, Thanks for watching, cheers🙌 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/imXLnIuro6yApck

[@mahlatsimoroka1500]

Are you coming back to Botswana?

[@EdwardBath]

Definitely!

[@deonlubbe6127]

🥲

[@EdwardBath]

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[@deonlubbe6127]

@@EdwardBath I have tears for your once beautiful country.