Everything has changed | Trouble on the road in Africa

This week is nothing like we expected. We enjoy a few days of safari in Etosha National Park in Namibia, before our travel plans are changed and disrupted by Omicron and the travel restrictions sweeping the world. We've managed to travel throughout 2020 and 2021, but this time there seems no way around it, we have to act, and we have to act fast.
We are the Newbys, John, Tara, and our two little boys Crusoe and Sawyer. We’re a family who are pursuing an alternative lifestyle, and after two years of full time travel we’ve taken root on an abandoned farm in Northern Portugal which we’re renovating into our dream off-grid homestead. We release new videos every Sunday sharing our story, and we’d love for you to be a part of it with us. Please remember to SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it’s free and super easy to do and it helps us hugely.
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[@TheNewbys]

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[@bridgetalves5667]

Wow, your footage of the elephant at sunset was spectacular! Glad it’s all working out for you guys. Sending best wishes from Cape Town 🇿🇦

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Bridget, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. We love elephants! Especially Crusoe who in our last episode met his first one. An amazing adventure this week that’s for sure. Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! Great img to Cape Town 🇿🇦👍🙏🐘❤️

[@mikebailey8459]

Just watched this and felt every emotion so strongly. Great to see you all again. Mike

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks uncle Mike. It has been so special to be back with you all. Love you lots xx

[@felixwalraven7852]

Crusoe is stealing the show, big time! Also, I reckon the warthog had heard about the chicken and was clearly not keen to get kidnapped and taken into another country! So glad you made it safely and with some luck you will be able to pick things up again so that you get to fulfil your dream Africa travel plans!

[@TheNewbys]

Hey Felix!!! The warthog was definitely mates with the chicken, that’s almost certain!! 😂😂. We already have some idea what happens next, we should be able to collect the same truck again, in the same place we left it, and travel Bots. 🤞Thanks for watching uncle. See you next week! 🐘🙏👍🏎

[@bevtrue6937]

What a spectacular bit of travel. I cannot believe that one set of covid tests cannot be good enough for the entire country. Crazy to make you do it over and over. Wish i could have given you big hugs to make all the tears go away. Such awesome sights to experience.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Bev! So may COVID tests. We just took another one again today, tomorrow we head to Botswana! Again we are negative, so good news. It’s a part of travel that we have come to accept, for now any way. Fingers crossed towards the end of the year we are all back to normal again. 🤞🙏🦒 Thanks so much for watching friend.

[@Helen77SouthAfrica]

Hi John Tara and baby Crusoe 🌷🌻👋I enjoy so beautiful just relaxing 😎 😘😘😘

[@avaland4626]

Hats off to you for keeping so positive! Honestly the covid situation makes me want to crawl into a ball and never face the world again. You're very brave to keep travelling and I sure hope you find a way to slip by the idiotic regulations... its gone too far :) we need our world back ! XX

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Ava! It’s a challenge to travel right now, but we are getting used to it. Changing plans and directions. We can’t wait until the day COVID has “left the building! “ it really is enough now, you’re right. We need our world back! 🙏🐘👍🚐

[@avaland4626]

@@TheNewbys Love love love :) thank you for sharing your journey, I am sooo in the mood for your videos and now I can just chill and watch them after a hectic week with another hectic one to come! ^^ your work and love is appreciated xx

[@TheNewbys]

@@avaland4626 thank you so much. 🙏🦒🐘😊

[@schwab_squad]

Nice video. Thanks for all the good vibes, even though it might be tough sometimes. Thanks to you (and other inspirational VanLifers) we started our worldtour a week ago. Coming from Germany 🇩🇪 we are exploring Spain 🇪🇸 right now and try to organize us in our SprinterVan. Video will be on our channel, soon. Keep on posting the good content!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Schwabministries, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friends and good luck with you world tour!! Sounds exciting. We will keep an eye out for videos from you! Thanks. 🙏👍🐘

[@emilecousineau2195]

Wow, it's amazing. As I watch and write this I have tears in my eyes. At our age, late 70ties we will never get to see such beauty. Thank you so much for sharing. Your videos and descriptions its almost as if we were there in the 4x4 with you and sweet, sweet Caruso. So glad all turned out well. As we are "newbys"😉 to your channel we will keep watching. Happy trails....stay safe and well.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Emile, Great to hear from you friend, its been quite a week! welcome to our channel! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘🦒❤️

[@nick9139]

Hi guys. OMG. I know it was two years ago, but I am loving your African adventure. As I've already commented on your farm episodes, what I love about you guys is, you are so natural, no acting, all real. Love it ❤❤❤

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks friend ❤️❤️

[@confuzedgraham1283]

These videos are making me so homesick, I can't wait to be there. Through all the stress you still managed to "make a plan" well done. Thanks for another awesome video:-)

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Graham, Zimbabweans are the best at making a plan, right!? Tara knows the lay of the land and that journey with out her could have been considerably more complex. Africa is calling you friend. 🌍🦒🐘🙏. See you next week! Thanks for watching.

[@denisesrazzledazzlenails9606]

Just started watching you guys! I love your adventures! ❤️ I just subscribed! 😃

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Denise, great to hear from you. Thank you for subscribing friend. We have some exciting journeys ahead. With the ultimate goal of getting Crusoe ( our little boy) to over 100 countries before he goes to school. Thanks for coming on this journey with us and for your support. Great to have you along for the adventure 👍🚐🙏🐘❤️

[@karenviggers7592]

Such disappointment for you guys, but oh my goodness Crusoe you are definitely the highlight of this trip for me. You turned my sad despair for your mummy and daddy into such joy and happiness. You are so gorgeous and such a happy smilie boy. Safe travels all of you 🥰💙🙏🥰💙🙏

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Karen, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. Little Crusoe is certainly coming into his own, learning all sorts of new stuff every day. Today he learnt the word fish, and this week we think he will stand up Al on his own!! Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏❤️🐘

[@stephaniecummins2350]

I just came across your channel I am totally hooked!!!! Lovely people! Most beautiful little boy!!! Keep up the good work love your videos xxxx

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Stephanie, Great to hear from you friend, its been quite a week! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘❤️

[@mamapetecooley7324]

Fabulous! Thank you for taking us along! Wow

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Mamapete! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🙏🐘👍

[@maryathey280]

Awesome video - WOW, Afrida is so difference from what I've ever thought it was like. Big desert areas bigger than I ever realized yet very populated areas also. People seem so friendly to me. Looking forward to your next African video -----

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Utterly brilliant video. Loved it. So real, genuine, fun, chill, caring, loving etc - I could go on. But the Star of the Show is Crusoe - cuteness personified. He just reflects all you are giving him. Your disappointment - Get it. 4 major Trips cancelled for us - all because of Covid. You have already done, been, seen what 99.9% of the rest if the World can only dream of. You will complete the Journey at some stage, so it is just a change of timing and order. Huge Bon Voyage and Thank you.

[@TheNewbys]

This is such a kind and appreciate comment, thank you. You’re so right, the journey continues and it will always be magic if you’re open to it. We feel so grateful for our adventures every day and hope we can carry them on for years to come. Thanks for being a part of it and for your support. Means the world to us. 🙏🏼

[@debra-seabass2967]

My gosh it make’s my heart hurt to see you so upset & frustrated! I’m glad it all worked out for you guys. Crusoe has so many teeth! He is just a wonder to watch.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Debra! We made it in the end and that’s what matters. Next up more adventure! Crusoe sends lots of hugs, he’s almost ready to stand on his own now! Thanks for watching and we hope to see you next week. 🙏🐘🦒👍

[@jaunticampervansouthafrica]

Amazing! you guys are blessed there and work is going well.. Keep at it and you will have a gorgeous place...

[@mariac9582]

Omg what a lovely start a very stressful final half ..... and a happy ending to this part of your journey ❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Maria, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. The journey continues. Thanks for joining us. Stress or stress free we hope it’s fun! 🙏👍🤗🐘

[@irmafernandez2887]

I love your vlogs and I am catching up on your previous vlogs of your adventures. Beautiful scenery, and thank you for taking me along.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Crusoe rolls with the punches so well because of the both of you! Your calm demeanor has made him feel secure and happy. Great job mom & dad! We could feel your disappointment so thankful it has worked out! Looking forward to watching this detour in the next video! Safe travels! ~Cara 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Cara and John, thanks for tuning in again and supporting our journey 🙏. Sometimes as you say, taking each day as it comes is the only way to make it through the week. It’s been tricky that’s for sure. But we have made it to ZIM. Big adventures next week, including flying with the Angels. Awesome!!! 🙏👍🐘❤️

[@mikemanjo2458]

Wow! This is the most incredible video ever! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us. Safe travels as you go. ❤🙏Jane

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Jane! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. what a wonderful thing to say, thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🦒🐘❤️

[@jenwren64]

Wow Tara, John and Little Man....Great video...loved everything you showed us all. Lots of love Jen...xx

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Jen! Thanks for watching friend. Busy week for sure. Crusoe by the way is just about to stand on his own! Thanks for watching, and thank you always for your support 🙏👍🐘🤩

[@yvonnebirch6026]

There’s a lot to catch up here. How lovely. Crusoe is such a happy camper ! Following you back in time now ! 💕🌷

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hughprice2310]

John and Tara, there is not much to add after such an emotional film, which I so enjoyed. It was lovely to see Etosha again and the harsh beauty. In a troubled world, there are some lovely people who will go out of their way to help. That is what travelling can give. One of the most interesting parts of Namibia is The Caprivi and the road between Rundu and Katima Mulilo. The region holds some of Africa’s most beautiful rivers: The Zambezi, the Kwando, the Okavango and the Chobe. But one thing is for sure, despite the setbacks, you can always go back and cover the regions that you had to miss, another time. Pleased that you made it into Zimbabwe. Safe travels.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Hugh, great to hear from you. Thanks for watching. We will 100% need to head back to Namibia and finish the job off. Thankfully the camps we pre booked are holding our reservations for our next visit. Next we will explore ZIM well and then hopefully back to Bots. Can’t wait. Thanks so much for taking this journey with us Hugh, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘🦒🌍

[@sharonoldham4374]

Wonderful video. Thank goodness you were able to pass the borders. Everything had to happen just right. So lucky! See you next video.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Sharon! Great to hear from you. Yes everything happened just right, we were very lucky indeed. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🐘🙏

[@latashahorton77]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel while trying to find something to watch. Your channel is AmaZing & worthy of all this binge watching I've been doing. I'm from North Carolina of USA by the way

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Simply me 43. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend, and thank you for checking out a few of our other videos. Great to know you are taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘❤️🚐

[@juliatarantino4869]

WOW from beginning to end what an emotional roller coaster this video was … from stunning skies.. amazing animals …storms .. wow to the pancakes Tara ❤️and laughter and an overload of cuteness ( Crusoe) and tears 😢 felt your pain 😢stay safe .. looking forward to next week and the falls ❤️love hugs and kindness xxx Julia Chris and Yogi 🐶

[@TheNewbys]

Hey team Tarantino!! Julia, Chris and Yogi! What a week it’s been. Ups downs and always in the end it just seems to work out fine. With true relief we find ourselves in ZIM. Vic Falls next week and a flight with the angels. Can’t wait. Great to hear from you, and thanks for watching friend. 🙏🐘🤗🌍

[@grzegorzkowalczyk685]

Stay strong, sending you lots and lots of love. 🥰 Thanks for awesome video😊

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Grzegorz! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. The adventure continues!! 🤗🙏🐘

[@gailcripps3667]

How wonderful and so glad you got across the borders. It looks stunning.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Gail. Busy week and we are pleased to be in ZIM for sure. 👍🙏🐘

[@donnawarmouth9329]

YAY!!!! I was crying with you. I could tell you were hear broken!!!! So glad you guys got to continue your trip!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Donna, that’s so kind and we so appreciate having you along for the ride.

[@janehutchinson9999]

Wow what a start to this vlog, amazing and such a variety of animals. Crusoe is such a joy to watch. Such a shame this part of your travels was cut short but glad you got through the border. Keep safe

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Jane, fingers crossed we can pick the truck up again really soon. Great to hear from you friend, its been quite a week! Thanks as always for your support. Great to have you along for this epic journey. 🙏🐘🐘❤️

[@angcam42]

Wonderful... So happy for you guys. What a stressful time but glad you are resilient 🤗

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Angie. We are relieved it worked out for us!! Great to hear from you, and thanks for watching friend. 🙏🐘❤️

[@juliedowning7782]

Another amazing video of your travels, trials and tribulations! Pleased to see all went well in the end. Cruesos character is starting to grow…..what a happy chap he is. Cannot wait to see the falls next week. Safe travels 🚐

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Julie, Great to hear from you friend, its been quite a week! Crusoe is certainly growing a wonderfully curious character. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🚐

[@davewake9436]

Wow pleased you all made it Thank God ...hope you have a safe journey

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Dave, thanks for watching. Phew an epic journey, we were lucky. More adventure next week, though we hope with a little less stress!! 🙏🐘👍

[@michellemacrae3643]

Great footage ! Glad you got into Zimbabwe! Fantastic! Enjoy

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much Michelle, it’s been a very special time.

[@krismusar1557]

love u guys especially the lil man is hilarious smiles beautiful lol happy trip xx

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thank you 😘

[@Latexhandske]

You have to be knackered by this time, what a trip you are doing! Stay safe, stay strong and be happy! Lot´s of love

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Meinart! Good to hear from you old friend. How’s the snow? It certainly is a long and epic journey that we hope will continue for a while yet. Quick pit stop at Taras mum and dads to catch up and breathe, then onwards we hope to many more adventures. Wishing you and your family a really happy week. Thanks for watching. 🙏🐘❤️

[@Stevek-ce7md]

Glad to see your plans are working out 👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Stevek!!

[@quirkydrift]

Amazing Videos so many Wow moments, Crusoe just seems to enjoy every single moment what a fantastic little character he is. See you soon on Patreon guys best wishes

[@TheNewbys]

Morning Nigel, great to hear from you friend. We are working on new stuff for Patreon, should have a Patreon exclusive video later in the month. 👍 any ideas for content you would like to see over there? Thanks so much for joining us and of course supporting our channel. Crusoe sends lots of hugs. We will see you next week.🤞❤️🙏👍

[@annewillmott3091]

Hi Family, I’ve been popping backwards and forwards to catch up with your adventures since I discovered your wonderful vids! This one ran the gamut of all emotions in the cascade of ‘happenings’ you encountered moment by astonishing moment. Together you weathered the whole lot of it and escaped to Botswana… that sounds so cool….. can’t wait to see what happened next…. Such excitement… 🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thanks Anne! So great to have you here with us reliving it all!

[@helenlazoga1487]

So glad to see you're well. That's the most important thing.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Helen! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 👍❤️🙏

[@sheiladrury3144]

You are such a strong resilient family I cried with you feeling so sad but so happy you made it through the borders : This sounds so strange couldn’t sleep last night and ended up watching all your vlogs till 4am eventually made it to bed with all your amazing adventures going round my head wondering when Crusoe reaches 18 he will follow in your footsteps making his own adventures and hoping I will still be here to watch him on KZbin I’m 70 next so here’s hoping I get to see him and don’t loose my marbles by then 😂

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Sheila, thanks for tuning in friend. Only 70! For sure you will be cheering Crusoe along when he sets off on his own path.😊 We also wander what this start in life will do for him, we hope it will make him curious and tolerant, brave, but not too brave, and a genuinely nice chap to be around. 🤞🤞you never know though Sheila! Thank you for watching through our vlogs when you couldn’t sleep. We really hope you enjoyed and are enjoying travelling with us. 🙏🐘❤️

[@hvanderp578]

The cutest little boy is Crusoe, and what a life he has, brilliant

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Hendrika! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️👍🙏

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Hendrika! Lovely comment this week as always. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️🙏👍

[@carolbulmer8253]

Wow… that was a bit nerve wracking for you! I’m glad that you made it through to Botswana. Thank you so much for sharing such amazing footage of your journey🙏 I got a kick out of Crusoe wanting to play with those HUGE beetles… he is such a trooper❤️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Carol! Thanks for watching friend! What an epic week travel it’s been. Brilliant that we are where we need to be. Those Beatles…. Put anything that moves in front of Crusoe and he will either want to pick it up or eat it!! Those Beatles were lucky!! 🙏👍🐘

[@celiapereira5223]

Absolutely amazing video 👍💯 thanks guys 🤗👍

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Celia!! Thanks for watching. We really appreciate you leaving us a comment. Thank you friend. 🙏🐘❤️

[@tripmood365]

Hi guys. Awesome Africa adventure. That endless horizon is absolutely insane. All the basic animals of Africa flock nearby. Small changes to the trip, but it’s part of the adventure. The little man just goes and laughs. Good luck. Nice video. Greetings from Helsinki 🇫🇮☃

[@TheNewbys]

Hey Tripmood365!! 🇫🇮🇫🇮 thanks for watching friend. Northern Namibia is awesome, we are so grateful to have been able to explore there, and of course for Crusoe to see what he sees. Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🚐 ☃️

[@rachelsimpson4488]

LOVE watching your Africa travels ❤ It's good research for our playgroup lion king float for our village sportsday 😂 and maybe one day we will travel there! My son absolutely loved seeing Pumba walk across the road! Beautiful family and amazing videos 😊

[@cherylbray7425]

Hi guys what a beautiful sunset with the elephant that would make a super photo to hang on the wall. Covid isn’t very friendly to anyone it makes the most stoic people cry and stresses so many people all around the world. none the less your adventures are just taking a new direction. Go with the flo and ebb. Smile together all will be well. Always love your videos. Much caring and respect Cheryl from down under x

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Cheryl, great to hear from you. Thank you for the wise words and leaving us such a kind comment. It’s so great to have you along travelling with us. The direction we are now taking is slightly different to the one planned, but it’s nevertheless going to be an exciting journey ahead. Thanks for watching friend. 🐘👍🙏❤️

[@AngelaBahrij]

You have been so lucky to avoid most of the chaos of coronavirus. Hang in there. Deep breath’s and be your indomitable selves. Your wonderful videos are so important to so many people world over. Myself included. On flight to Hong Kong quarantine rules changed from 2 weeks to THREE WEEKS In a hotel all expenses paid by you. So many families stuck in small rooms for three weeks. What strange world we are all living in… this will pass💜

[@TheNewbys]

Hello About here! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. What a wonderful and kind comment. We truly do our best each week and it is lovely to hear that you are enjoying the journey with us. Wowzers the Hong Kong rules …. Agreed, a very strange world. It will pass soon. 🙏👍❤️

[@chrispattugalan9095]

Fabulous video as always.👏👏👏

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Chris, thank you for watching. 🙏👍🐘

[@laurapongratz681]

Oh man what a time you have had. I remember crossing through those borders on a good day and feeling stressed let alone with covid restrictions to think about. So thankful you made it across into home territory for you. I am praying each day for your safety and good health to continue. Loved the video again as always. I love that those ladies watch your channel. How awesome is that?! Have a beautiful rest of your day! Look forward to next weeks adventures!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Laura, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. It has been quite a week, we were lucky to get through the borders that’s for sure. But it’s all about adventure and a pinch of excitement every now and then is good for us. Next week is a big one for the Newbys, we are excited to share it. Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘❤️

[@clairetolmie3247]

That certainly seemed stressful and frustrating but imagine if you were back in the cold, grey U.K! I know you'll make the best of the situation and continue to carry us on your travels. Crusoe is a show stealer! 😊

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Claire! Wow what a week!! It was a really stressful journey, for sure. ZIM now and that’s a relief. Great to hear from you, and thanks for watching friend. Greetings to cold and grey UK. We will be back there soon. (Ish) 👍😊🐘🙏

[@sylviapage8572]

What a fabulous video, apart from the part where you almost had to cut your trip short! I’m so glad you made it into Botswana because I’m really enjoying following you on your adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Sylvia, great to hear from you. Thanks for travelling along with us, it’s great to have you along for the ride. Next up will be Victoria Falls and a flight with the Angels. 🐘🙏👍

[@RacerAJ]

All the best for the upcoming journey 👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you friend!! 🙏👍❤️🐘

[@fatimanaqvi2976]

Thank you for an enjoyable video...

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Fatima! Great to hear from you again friend. 🙏❤️🐘

[@andreakirby8247]

i absolutely love watching your videos... you're taking me to places i'd love you visit... thank you

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Andrea, thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. We are really pleased to have you along for the journey. 👍🙏🚐🌍🐘

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

Oh, the giraffes. wow, the animals

[@jangrinham9079]

Great pics as usual😄😄

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Jan! We LOVE Zimbabwe!! 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼❤️❤️

[@leehamilton3361]

Another truly awesome vlog.Etosha national park was great.i agree with you on PCR tests they are costly, the elephant on its own was amazing they are so beautiful.Crusoe is loving the trip he is a star.looking forward to the next blog really enjoying your African journey truly epic trip.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Lee! Thanks friend. Always good to hear from you. The next big adventure includes a helicopter flight and a bridge… that John can’t walk over….. 😂😂 The elephants are always a privilege to watch. Thanks for travelling with us Lee. See you next week. 🙏🐘👍❤️

[@ToastandJam52]

Great video and loved seeing all the wild animals. Where I am we are getting temps in the 30s. Sadly, it is in the MINUS 30s. BTW, Tara, I love your Africa earrings. I am looking forward to the world returning to normal so I can travel again. Also looking forward to next week's exciting instalment of the Newbys Adventures!!! Keep warm!!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Mike! Great to hear from you friend. Thank you as always for watching. It’s been quite a week! The world is a stones throw from normalcy now, we are so sure that 2022 is the end of travel restrictions. Thank you for taking this journey with us, it’s great to have you along with us. 🙏🐘❤️👍

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Magnificent trip I love Africa👋👋👋👋🧡🧡🧡

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Glenys!! So do we! 😊😊❤️❤️

[@srigging]

You persevered...thank goodness! ❤

[@TheNewbys]

🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@kim-rz3fp]

Anytime there is a change in plans, especially when traveling, there are sweaty palms, “now what” pushes us to think outside our box. God has kept you all well♥️and safe.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Kim! Wise words friend. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🇺🇸🙏❤️

[@lindao1327]

Oh my goodness! What a great vlog! Crusoe is so precious. I laughed when he was singing over you trying to speak. What memories you are making. Those beetles though.......😲 Stay safe. Looking forward to your next video.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Linda! Thanks for watching friend. It’s been quite a week of adventure. Crusoe is becoming quite the character! We will see you next week for sure. 🙏👍❤️

[@lindao1327]

@@TheNewbys thanks so much for showing us your beautiful country Tara. Some of us will never be able to go to it, so it is very much appreciated!

[@TheNewbys]

@@lindao1327 thank you. 🇿🇼🙏❤️🦒

[@krismusar1557]

thanks for sharing xx

[@TheNewbys]

🙏🏼

[@rhondallyons9842]

Awww....so glad you got in and praise our God for kind people! ♥️

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Rhonda!! 👍🙏❤️

[@billbartlett3149]

Watching and observing Crusoe grow! Great weather for you nut here we are experiencing snow then a midday ice storm. Will ptobably lose power. Oh well...

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Bill! Snow storms!! Woohoooo. Hope you get this message before you lose power friend. Enjoy your day, and thank you for travelling with us. 🙏🦒🤗

[@robertjohnson3475]

nice to see cruso grow up

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Robert. He’s such a cool little boy to be with. Thanks for watching. 👍🦒🐘

[@moyoshadrick4677]

So nice to see Etosha park in your video. I was born and grow up in the nearest town to Namutoni, Tsumeb.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Moyo! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. Etosha was magical!

[@matselisolephoto6062]

Woooow the suspence was killing me👌👌👌👌

[@TheNewbys]

Hey Mats! You know how these African borders can be!! Hard work. And of course ZIM announce one thing and mean another, it’s all a bit messy. A big part of our adventure. Great to hear from you, and thanks for watching friend. 👍👍🌍🐘🙏

[@mariaaparecidafinamorlambe6583]

Que maravilha de viajem,amo os elefantes!!!!!! Criança linda divertindo como sempre, lindo demais!!!!!!

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you so much Maria!

[@karenwiltshire4311]

This is got to be one of your best videos re the live animals but all so stressful re the omicron , pcr etc I am just so glad you got across the border. Well done on staying so positive and achieved a revised plan goal 👍

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Karen! Yes. Stressful journey there, but we made it! In ZIM now having fun. Thanks for leaving us a message, and for enjoying this adventure with us. 👍🦒🚐🐘

[@djturnerue]

on a roll......thankyou.......eh....dj.

[@TheNewbys]

This one was fun! Thanks for watching DJ. 👍🙏

[@Professionalmoochers]

Crusoe is going to have such an experience watching all this amazing footage in the future 🤩

[@TheNewbys]

Profs!! Thanks for watching guys. We have been so busy this past few weeks what with one thing and another. It’s great to hear from you friends. 👍🙏❤️🐘

[@Professionalmoochers]

@@TheNewbys looks like it’s been worth it though! Had a notification from you on our video but some comments won’t load for us so, thanks for checking in with us too 🙏🏼

[@TheNewbys]

@@Professionalmoochers hate when that happens. They usually turn up though. Cheers profs!! 👍👍

[@surely9419]

Love your life shares & the Babies

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much friend 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@lindastone9385]

What wonderful time with the elephants. Such beauty. And yes! Little Crusoe really does roll with the punches and that is because you are both doing such an amazing job parenting him! His attentiveness watching the animals brings a real joy. ( I taught Early Years for 40 years and would have loved him in my class!!) I am sure you will all be back in Namibia at some stage.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Linda!! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. Crusoe is a real joy to be around. We think, though not sure, that he will stand on his own for the first time this week!! He’s such an easy child to travel with. Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏❤️🐘

[@lindastone9385]

@@TheNewbys the fun will really start when Little C starts walking!!

[@TheNewbys]

Not long now either!! We think he will be standing on his own in the next few weeks. 🤩

[@anamariacamejo858]

I love this video so many giraffes and zebras wow what have you I so enjoy your videos I can't wait for next Sunday cruiser is getting so big I'm sorry that you have to cut your trip short but I know that you'll know what's best be safe your friend Anna, 😘😔🙏

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Ana, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. Did you know that a group of Giraffe is called a Tower of Giraffe and a herd of Zebra is called a dazzle of zebra? Cool hey?!! Lots of adventures ahead and we are excited to be sharing them. Thanks for your support!! 👍🚐🐘❤️

[@anamariacamejo858]

Did you know that every zebra does not have the same stripe when you see one next look at the stripes not one of them is the same can you imagine hundreds of zebras and not one of them with the same stripe same shape God's creation amazing be safe and I see you next Sunday 💖🙏

[@TheNewbys]

That’s so cool Ana. You’re right we live in a truly wonderful world. 🌍👍🦒🦓🦓

[@yvonnebirch6026]

I am so sorry your plans were changed by this pandemic. 💕🌷

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh it’s Ok Yvonne. We are so lucky to even do what we are. Grateful every day for the opportunity we have. Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🇵🇹🏡🙏

[@daveeldridge117]

Loving the journey and seeing all the wild animals, feeling your disappointment though. I had managed to avoid Covid until the week before Christmas and then it hit me like a steam train!! It ruined Christmas for us as not able to all be together, but we will make up for it next year I am sure. Really glad you managed to get over the border and looking forward to seeing next weeks upload already!!! Keep smiling!!! Thanks for sharing and big thumbs up from!!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Dave, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. COVID has really been tricky to negotiate, but for the most part we have been very lucky, especially compared with most. Sorry to hear that your Christmas was disrupted, next year it should be all over for sure! 🤞 thanks so much for joining this adventure, we are as always grateful for your support and comment. 👍🐘🙏🙏

[@glorialeopard1986]

Hey, love your channel. I'm in Alabama, has been in 90's for a month. Heat index 110 degrees. I have been benge watching for 2 days on your channel. I lived in Germany for 3 years, traveled a lot but not as much as you two. Take care.

[@TheNewbys]

Great to have you here Gloria, thank you so much for your support and take care of yourself in that heat!

[@surely9419]

😮wowzers!

[@TheNewbys]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

So, the videos are way out of sync, so I head the Victoria Falls video back when I started watching you.🌍🏜 Cruso is a resilient and captivating little Prince. His joy is contagious, for sure. Love the way he smiles at the camera. I am already on the video where you move into your new home, too. We're out of sequence, but no worries. Newby's National Geographics are educational as well as entertaining! 🌎

[@TheNewbys]

Ahh thanks friend, great to have you along for the ride in whatever order 😊

[@johnallen148]

Hi Tara John and Crusoe , what a beautiful park and camp site,yes Covid spoils everything that a bit expensive for the test I think you don’t need many of them do you ,I pry you all keep safe from the bloody Covid,,what a happy little sole Crusoe is he takes it all in getting more vocal as well ,wow Victoria falls be looking forward to that and the helicopter ride ,till then guys take care keep safe drive careful,your friend John xx 😘🌹😘🤩🌟😆🥰👍👌🐦🐦🦓🦒🦣🐐🌞

[@TheNewbys]

Hi John, how are you?! Thanks as always for tuning in to spend time with us. We have been so fortunate in that through all the testing and travel we haven’t yet been sick (Fairly sure anyway). The join continues next week with some adventure that we are really looking forward to sharing. Thanks for watching friend. See you next week. 🙏🐘🐘🤩👍

[@geegeeandlulu]

I literally cried when you cried Tara. It was so sad to think of all that planning you may have to leave. So pleased and grateful you were able to work it so that it happened!!!! ♥️

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Ellie! Great to hear from you friend, its been quite a week! we are now in ZIM and the adventure continues, all is well that ends well. 👍 thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍❤️🐘

[@geegeeandlulu]

Just loved watching Crusoe at the Victoria falls for the first time. So adorable. The landscapes and falls are just stunning. Can’t wait for the next video!!!!! Take care xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Ellie!

[@LeeNovotny1972]

Oh my Gooooodddd!!! Crusoe's sooooo cute!! Cheeky!! and your pancakes recipe..yummo!!! Brilliant to have witnessed a big elephant near your camp and the sky..wowsers!!! Right..gonna watch some more lol :)

[@TheNewbys]

Hi MakLeemah! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend, always nice to hear from you. Such a fantastic week, we have been so fortunate. Crusoe is loving seeing the animals too. COVID has been a tricky beast to negotiate these past few years, but very soon we think it will be over. We can’t wait! See you next week!! ❤️🐘🦒🙏👍

[@LeeNovotny1972]

@@TheNewbys That's excellent! hate to see you very sad! Good to know all is going well now. Yes can't wait for this dreaded stupid virus to be eradicated once and for all! By the way it's sooooo funny Crusoe interrupted n=both of you when you both tried to talk to the camera!!! He;s acheeky bunny!! LOL XXX

[@TheNewbys]

@@LeeNovotny1972 thank you!! Little Crusoe is really finding his voice!!

[@ramJs4gt]

What a terrifying time with birders and PCRs. We can empathize as Peter had to fly to SA unexpectedly for a family funeral and the rush to get all tests done was very stress-y. Delighted that you got into Zim safely! xx

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Penny, so sorry to hear of your loss, we’re sending love to you both and hope Peters trip went smoothly. Looking forward to catching up soon xx

[@ramJs4gt]

@@TheNewbys thank you so much. And I meant borders, not birders! xx

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Penny! See you in a few weeks. We think!! 😂😂

[@davidjones4456]

Apologies only just catching up with your vlogs. Sometimes situations test us but at the end of the day you all have each other. The positive is, you just have to go back. 👍

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks so much David, really appreciate you tuning in! You’re so right, and we always try and find ways to find opportunity in the obstacles. Turns out, it all gave us extra time with Tara’s family and that’s been incredibly special.

[@themintleaf1778]

This vlog is a walk down the memory lane for me. Each spot you showed I have been there -seen it done it - including Victoria Falls. Each pixel of this vlog reminded me of my time in Namibia, Rundu, Ethosha etc. Ethosha was like our weekend hangout. PCR tests is our life if we want to travel. I have had that expenditure myself and it is annoying how much money the Pharmaceuticals as making money during the Pandemic. It is outrageous. Waiting for your next vlog. Your editing is fantastic. I remember when we were driving back to Namibia from Victoria Falls and we had short time before the border closed, a herd of elephants were walking on the main road and we had to stop - barely made it on time to cross the border. Normally it is lifetime experience to see a huge herd but when you are pressed for time it was nerve wrecking. The elephants knew where they were going and as soon as they found their exit they disappeared in the bush and we had to speed up to cross the border. Just a little story of my experience.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Mint Leaf, what a cool story, those elephants really do take their time sometimes! Zipping across African boarders is often a little stressful so the delay can’t have been much fun. A lifetime experience for sure! We are so pleased that this tourney is reminding your of your own adventures. Such precious’s memories of one of the worlds greatest road trips. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@themintleaf1778]

@@TheNewbys thanks. Stay connected as I am showing bits of restaurants in Phoenix and some resorts The terrain in Arizona is the mirror image of Namibia that is why I love it here. Similar weather topography vegetation canyons etc.except no wildlife like in Namibia. 😩

[@TheNewbys]

@@themintleaf1778 thanks friend. Arizona, we were looking at heading that way today… hmmm 🤔

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

The elephant and sunset

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

Wow

[@carolinewelham4998]

Aren’t elephants the mos5 wonderful animals I would have loved that journey with you thanks for such a lovely video.

[@TheNewbys]

Thanks Caroline. The most wonderful animals for sure! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. 🙏👍❤️🐘

[@petro3441]

Blerrie pandemic. Praise the Lord it is all over and things turned back to normal

[@gosiadurman4596]

🥰❤️🍀

[@TheNewbys]

🧡🧡🙏🙏🙏

[@deniseburgess.5082]

🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Thank you Denise. 🙏👍🐘❤️

[@DylanC78]

My wife and I are planning to start our journey next year, and our son is almost the same age. We are starting in Ukraine!

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Dylan, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. It sounds like you have an amazing journey planned. Very exciting!! Thanks so much for taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇺🇦

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Tedious Question, from someone about to do an Epic Africa Overland - What did you use to record your Sequences on ? How did you post them, when you were obviously staying in WiFi, Broadband, Mobile-Phone and Internet-Free Locations ? Sorry to be such a Luddite, but serious Thnx anyway.

[@TheNewbys]

Hello friend! Not tedious at all, it’s a good question! So, sometimes we’re embarrassed to admit it, but we film everything on our iPhones, it’s so much easier to maintain and travel with than big kit, and it works well for us. In Africa the uploading was a challenge, but we tried to get a SIM card in each country and load it with decent data, and then where we passed through strong signal we uploaded them there. It was touch and go a few times but we just about managed!

[@themintleaf1778]

I presume you have your family in Zimbabwe, right? BTW, Tara in Indian language means STARS. I am sure Tara know that.

[@TheNewbys]

Hi Mint Leaf! Tara here, thanks for reminding me, I think I might have heard that, I’m not sure? Might have been a long time ago. Nice to be told that my name means Stars, I love it!! 🌟🌟✨🤩❤️

[@Helen77SouthAfrica]

Watch you later 😮just found again sweetie 🌺👋🌺👋🇬🇧🇿🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧