Face to Face with Death 🇧🇼 vA 144

[@osionthabeng2148]

Those shields from the police, soldiers, truck drivers and others was a good sign of humanity. Even the scared lady with a small car wasn't even selfish despite the risk she faced by moving slow with you. Batswana Modimo o ba dirile hela a ba iketletse a sa tabogela gope 😉👏👏👏

[@BenBaitseGareegpe]

Oops, this awesome. Thanks buddy for passing by my shop at Makalamabedi Veterinary Gate., Botswana...Pan Dreams Grill (PTY Ltd)

[@Kenton_came_up]

Nice shop💯

[@GlitchBison]

how long ago was it?

[@sospeterkim1818]

I am from Kenya will come to visit that place.

[@kenneth8510]

Im in Maun and will pass by your shop when i travel to Francistown. You are good guys

[@TsweleloMokwafe-om8dd]

@@BenBaitseGareegpe O hitile leng hoo mothaka yo?

[@ThePsychMaster]

Lol "This one is in a bad mood" I love how the highway patrol are very intuned with the wildlife.

[@AllanSsenyonga]

The people of Botswana have really outdone themselves. The land of Tebogo seems really super friendly. Rashid was really the star of the video. Super helpful. May he thrive in his cooking career. I also loved the Colombian lady for acknowledging that travel should not be done in a hurry. The fun is in the process not the destination. Good luck Yves...from Uganda!

[@linkiekasale1848]

Thank you...🇧🇼🇧🇼🗳💞💞💞

[@gerrytushh]

Great comment, my fellow Ugandan 🇺🇬😊

[@nicksonmisoi8488]

Tebogo is a Kenyan by the way

[@austinaustin2751]

​@@nicksonmisoi8488 Tebogo letsile is a Tswana name and surname He's from Botswana 🇧🇼

[@kylebantsi]

​​@@nicksonmisoi8488 Shame on you everyone knows that Tebogo is a motswana from Botswana

[@mutaikennedy7676]

To the 1% reading this, may God bless you and let your dreams come true. Stay safe

[@JaJa-yt9yg]

amen 🙏 and may god bless you too.

[@wordsoflifeprogram7542]

Amen 🙏🏽 God bless you too

[@billcurtis7476]

Amen 🙏

[@LilekoSiyolwe]

And may God bless you❤

[@daus6035]

😇

[@memsielife4338]

Very professional..The Police Officer...i love that he asked questions, was fascinated and still did his job checking travel documents.

[@SrirachaVersace]

wow, watching this makes me proud of my country 🇧🇼 Batswana really are such compassionate people

[@Julien-hv3lh]

Nice people

[@iggymich]

​@@Julien-hv3lhYes people who help with dignity unlike some other countries where everyone needs money. Botswana is a class of it's own. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 .

[@adamr149]

Yes I don't know much about your country but the people seem amazing!

[@dannyt4663]

You should be proud, I’ve loved watching this part of yves journey, wonderful!

[@ogaufiponyane8098]

Yeah this video made me proud to be a motswana. Such warm hearted people especially all those cars and trucks that shielded him from the elephants. Not forgetting Rashidi. God truly bless everyone 🙏😊

[@KevinOnchwari]

Many elephants on the way, what a dangerous journey😂,I guess Botswana has the biggest elephant population in Africa , much love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@zachariahkwada9988]

Botswana has the largest elephant population in the world 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@linkiekasale1848]

In the world 🌎 🇧🇼

[@freedomm]

@@zachariahkwada9988 Friendly completion from Kenya. Botswana may have more elephants, but Kenyan elephants have bigger tusks 😂 This is a scientific fact, by the way. Much love Southern brothers 🇧🇼 🇰🇪

[@kevinn3660]

Not only africabut the whole world

[@maryam-cd3gt]

@@zachariahkwada9988 never knew that. Thanks for the info and i love how they take care of the elephants with the water along their route

[@fahadkakungulu1703]

Man Botwana I think have the best kind generous honest people on the continent ❤. Am from Uganda but I've liked Botswana wow

[@schechku19]

That was really cool of the highway patrol to shield you past the elephant!..what a place!

[@karubangadavid]

Morning my friends…from Uganda! Thank God you’re still alive.

[@danayithabte4733]

Thank you for liking My country ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹🙏 but because of u I like Botswana from Africa 😘

[@abrahamberhane9454]

This is the best episode of all time! I feel so proud and happy that you mentioned Ethiopia 🇪🇹 as the place that fascinated you the most during your tour of Africa. Even though we Ethiopians may not have done much for you, like we usually do for guests, I think you may have come at a challenging time 😢. I’d like to apologize for any trouble you experienced in Ethiopia, and thank you for admiring our country 🇪🇹 Peace for the world !

[@dochere-bolelwang]

Ethiopia is simply one special place to visit on the continent.. I follow one very beautiful Ethiopian female vlogger almost everyday (Feti's Vlogs 2). There are others who are also good. If you'd follow her vlogs, you'll simply want to visit Ethiopia and I am one of those who is putting plans together to visit hopefully first quarter of the coming year.. (from Johannesburg)

[@jtchristiank1]

The elephant was pissed at your squeaking brakes. Ha This is one of my favorite vids of your so far. Thank you.

[@geofreyoteng]

lol, it kept looking back at him like "what is this now" loooool

[@bradley71900]

I bet the elephants ears were hurting from that bike sound lol

[@DEVINdevdev]

that shop with Rashid was next level, who ever owns it, I bow for you, it's beautiful!

[@ThatoLentshwanetse]

@BenBaitseGareegpe You mean this man?

[@linthexplorer814]

This is a nation with more elephants than citizens glad you navigated that safely …can’t wait to see you complete this amazing journey

[@Hauggyful]

"you are not scared of the elephants?" "No it's okay" Famous last words

[@iseebee1494]

Mother Africa doesn't play 😂😂😂

[@Stefan-cc7ml]

😅

[@dblaze9757]

If the locals are asking you this, think twice.

[@solutions36512]

Never take local warning for granted

[@nyaka4272]

That was like him saying never mind

[@arifetc9122]

First comment kino Yves from Bangladesh My name is Arif 24+ years old 🇧🇩🇧🇩 i watch your every single content & i am inspire to youre journey. On the day i am also traveling.❤❤

[@nicholasnjugunangugi5709]

Much respect to the people of Bangladesh. Taking back the power was a big thing.🎉🎉

[@arifetc9122]

​@@nicholasnjugunangugi5709thanku so much, where are you From?

[@nicholasnjugunangugi5709]

@arifetc9122 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@Max.Qc...999]

Those kind People Helping you passing éléphants are Nice People...

[@lovefootball2697]

Guys let's support this hardworking man by subscribing and liking his videos he sucrifices his life to make us videos and he also spends lots of time to edit them. He would have chosen to stay in Europe and enjoy his life .Big fan from 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@FaganMorgan576]

Botswana should be proud. Stand up Botswanians well done. Your fellow south African neighborhood sends you love. God bless Botswana ♥️♥️

[@typhondalucidkas3005]

Botswanians!!? They are batswana 😊

[@FaganMorgan576]

@typhondalucidkas3005 Botswanian is noun and adjective that refers to a person from Botswana, or simply put, Botswanan. ❤️

[@typhondalucidkas3005]

@faganmorgan576 Well that's why I am correcting you. Coz most people make the same mistake People from Botswana are called Batswana Singular, motswana....South Africans should know this🤷‍♂️ Botswanian/Botswanan are both not real words especially Botswanian..Botswanan is mostly used by Europeans but its also not proper way to call people from Botswana

[@LE0497]

​@@FaganMorgan576 we are batswana respect us

[@FaganMorgan576]

@@LE0497 okay tough guy 😂

[@xmateinc]

That guy has a nice shop. Probably the cleanest shop I’ve seen you go into!

[@hanibasha2011]

Verry happy to see all those elephants and let in peace Love to all Africans from Egypt

[@afrikaaaa-g4e]

KZbin should give you a Lifetime Achievement Award. You have taken us to places some of us will never go during our lifetime.

[@BaswadziGakelebotse]

The best episode ever; dats Botswana happy and friendly nation.

[@AngieDigitalHustle]

PHEW! that was close! so happy you're enjoying the hospitality of my fellow Batswana brothers and sisters 🥰🐘

[@Odehyah951]

Wow! The elephants so close to the road were frightening but thank God for the truckers and cars for shielding you. That one elephant that looked like he wanted to charge you! Oh my goodness!!! Be careful.

[@geofreyoteng]

Me when I play Fortnite 16:01 "I'll need a shield" 🤣🤣. Omg this was like watching a movie I was on the edge of my sit half the time. Glad for your safety Kino and thanks for entertaining us as some of us live vicariously through you. As for the policemen, truck drivers and all nice helpful people you come across, it restores ones hope in humanity ❤

[@jordanchase6318]

Great cops!!! At the right place at the right moment...... This is a real POLICE WORK !!

[@karimmoorad9649]

Botswana has the best police force in Africa ❤

[@MKIYA-7]

You are a brave man, really. I can't imagine myself cycling alone in the territory of lions and elephants.

[@percysjohnsonmwapemukubwe.3705]

He is a brave guy

[@atarsebele22]

He is gambling with his life this one 😢

[@lynetteomucheni7206]

Yoooohhh that was scary meynn you're so brave driving through those elephants.! Botswana people big up for your friendliness. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@JaJa-yt9yg]

Nice video's on youre channel, i subscribed

[@Binahx86]

@lynetteomucheni7206 Yeah but, Black people friendly = colonization, so i dont know about that one

[@drustravelogue-zj8sc]

Wow!! My countrymen once again outdoing themselves in caring for others.. So so proud of everybody who did their part in assisting you.. ❤️❤️🇧🇼🇧🇼 That elephant wasn't charging you, it was just trying to investigate 🤣🤣🤣 Joking of course.. Best of luck with the travels, looking forward to watching more..

[@linkiekasale1848]

I truly love my people.❤🇧🇼

[@KinoYves]

Yeah, I know he was not charging me, but this was the last warning before he was gonna charge. Somehow, I did not manage understand the first warning he gave me with his ears, as he was turning his head at the same time, and he was also drinking at the same time. Because f that, I failed to understand his first warning. And yeah, you have fantastic people in Botswana!

[@drustravelogue-zj8sc]

@@KinoYves You made the right decision to back off, you never know with elephants.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@drustravelogue-zj8sc]

@@linkiekasale1848 We are just easily the best

[@longatsos]

Elephants are aggressive that's why the residents are warning you. We live with these animals.

[@freedomm]

And they hate bikes for some reason.

[@themintleaf1778]

Elephants are defending themselves that is all. It is after all their territory and their home.

[@spookyacti]

@@themintleaf1778 elephants are not territorial and no they are not defending themselves, teen elephants charge about 40% more than any age group of elephants its all mood like human teens.

[@solutions36512]

Those elephants are the best

[@markwaiswa5786]

This stretch of the ride was the most challenging. This is not for the faint hearted. Touring with you virtually from 🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@AboveandBeyondAviation1]

Today the journey has been very risky..but Botswana people are very friendly and helpful 🇧🇼 ❤

[@tam9110]

Talk about balls of steel, I would have abandoned the trike.. As for all our country men who helped this man, wow may the creator shield you and your loved ones to the end. Salute Mr Yves

[@Cookies1728]

The country is beautiful, and the people friendly. Watching from Nairobi

[@mutaikennedy7676]

Wow Botswana 🇧🇼 has got lots of wildlife wow this 👏 is beautiful .this is a real safari

[@deirdrenugent1887]

The young man at the shop ,Rashid,was so helpful.. I hope his boss gives him a tip

[@beckythehustler2981]

You really had a long day!thanks to people of Botswana they are so friendly

[@thutoamise474]

Africa the only continent you can make content that makes sense because we are not overwhelmed by technology

[@bonavy_official]

When you are afraid of elephants...then someone asks you "are you not afraid of lions??"😂😂😂 My soul would leave my body😂😂

[@freedomm]

Lions won't even bother him. The animals he should be afraid of are buffalo and hyenas.

[@pw-t2c]

@@freedomm when you are riding a bicycle in hells gate national park, the buffaloes are cool and dont bother anyone🥰🥰

[@otengkereeletswe6295]

😂😂

[@yelowmelow1382]

@bonavy_official ..just imagine😂

[@Lulestravels1]

U are funny 😂😂😂

[@SrirachaVersace]

HOW DID THIS MAN SAY MAKALAMABEDI SO PERFECTLY?? you're really one of a kind

[@linkiekasale1848]

Right!??? He said it with so much ease

[@Yu-hx5jo]

its not that difficult to pronounce

[@kylebantsi]

French people pronounce most of our setswana words with ease

[@geraldmunsaka275]

Whats Makalamabedi?

[@SrirachaVersace]

@@geraldmunsaka275 i think it's a border post between Botswana and Namibia

[@terryhughes7349]

Those elephants are pretty scary. I think they are male since they are not a part of a herd. Such a lovely country with friendly people. Great episode, Yves.

[@jagemyala6639]

One of your scariest videos so far... Kudos to Batswana people... Very friendly professional police and populace. Love from Kenya❤❤❤

[@Ronald-b3d]

Yes kino Yves, I agree with you that Botswana people are very nice. I know that from own experience when I was there in 2009 on my way to Cape Town too. I wish I can catch up with you on N7 Cape Town. Lots of love from me. Watching from Cape Town, Long street.

[@tommyj7766]

From all the videos you have produced I think I like Botswana the most, I have never been but maybe one day... I'm travelling to Morocco in a few weeks tho so this will be my second time in north Africa 🙂

[@kenneth8510]

You are welcome to visit Botswana any time brother.

[@kutlwanomakepe6990]

you are welcome bro..

[@judith-ed7kq]

It's adventurous and scary at the same time ... May you always be safe Yves ☺️

[@oreo5482]

Glad you were able to pass all these elephants. Omg that was stressful lol! Very awesome video. What an beautiful country. 🐘🥰

[@DavidMuya20]

You're risking that was close next time observe the ears Elephants always give warning signs through the ears. Have a nice journey.

[@YNGMANNoN]

Apart from adventure I am learning how to communicate with people I mit...it's Kenya baby 🇰🇪 good work Kino Yves

[@YESLETSDOITKe]

Once more again from Kenya 🇰🇪 greetings team kino yves Africa to the world.

[@NamibianYoutubeChannel]

Glad to hear you telling the Colombians that Ethiopia stood out for you of all the countries you travelled. You are a real adcenturer Yves. Keep going!

[@yordanosabebaw767]

from your journey Botswana is #1 for me........from ethiopia

[@JulietDelta007]

Ethiopia❤❤❤ is in the top list of Kino. Salute brother, from Ethiopia!

[@hanibyea7122]

of course Ethiopia is the most fascinating country he can't even have words amazing

[@jereking254]

I have learnt so much about Botswana through your travels, and I hope to learn even more as you cross through Namibia and eventually South Africa. And as the Colombian lady remarked, your mode of travel is really crazy but also shows how resilience and determination can push one through the odds. As for animals, it's not so much how they see you but the scent. The tailwind certainly gave you away. Good luck.

[@tonytony2549]

This is the best video i have watched so far from you. The thrill is just amazing. The fact that you managed to upload this video means you survived the near miss.

[@ZacharyZorbas]

The elephant tried to warn you multiple times but you kept pressing 😅 I'm glad everyone is safe in the end. That was really exciting to watch. Botswana is incredible. I had never known anything about this country before watching your videos. I want to go there one day. ❤

[@VagnN]

Thank you, Kino Yves. Again, it is a beautiful video with lots of wild animals, especially many elephants. All the best, and continuing to have a good journey 🙏👋

[@labban8194]

Thank you Kino for highlighting the state and conflict for space between humans and Elephants in Botswana. The current conversation about trophy hunting ban in Britain and how Botswana controls these huge animals. The country has found a way of balancing tourism and local population animal conflicts. The local population live with these animals day in day out and thus a local practical solution is important to balance the status quo.

[@Joseph-e4q2p]

Good mng my friends, sending love from uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬the pearl of Africa

[@LeylaKhoury]

Tu as raison Yves l’Afrique c’est un vrai paradis pour qui sait l’apprécier . Merci de nous faire partager tes aventures et tes rencontres …🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@bettyndiritu2719]

From Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪, still following you. Can't wait to see Okavango Delta

[@AfricanTeeTravels]

I enjoyed Gaborone. My first time travelling alone as a Kenyan. Definitely going back on these routes with more confidence 👌 .

[@geraldmunsaka275]

Botswana is awesome. I love the elephant and the help these guys have🇿🇲

[@ikungasyamwakitalu6540]

Moja ya safari ngumu sana kupishana na hao tembo sio mchezo big up Kino Yves pokea maua yako.

[@jonaskawo6203]

Seeing Yves on his bike , my day just got much better 😄😄😄

[@Techsavvyguide-254]

Greetings from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@SPECTTRE13]

🇧🇼 Batswana,ke kopa le tleng fa 👇🏾

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

Re teng

[@tiroyaonemasilo2564]

Basop!!😂😂🤣

[@tlhompholeonardkebabaletsw367]

Dumelang ka koo😂

[@jennifertebomosiane9596]

Re teng.

[@juliahamos2888]

We are here

[@Luke-san]

You always have your Swiss knife to defend yourself with :-) . What a clean fantastic country with very friendly people. Be proud of your country and your people!

[@GeorgeFhore]

Botswana is beautiful and people are not as annoying as in other states - they are well mannered. If i ever visit Africa Botswana it is.

[@KinoYves]

Botswana is probably the best Africa has to offer to tourists.

[@laglossine7778]

And you haven't shown us the delta of the Okavango yet, and Moremi! 🇧🇼🫶

[@tshololorraine]

@@KinoYveswow thank you for the compliment, we appreciate you 🫡🇧🇼

[@daiker001]

We really appreciate your love for our Country 🇧🇼 safe journey brother..🙏🏾

[@Bizzoh]

I'm a kenyan but I'm in love with the plice system in botswana.

[@valelizbelam3801]

Botswana prowessing humanity free of charge God bless them ❤

[@chawezichipeta5326]

It's good to see how people were helping you pass the elephants in Africa there is nothing but love

[@preciousjames107]

Botswana is such a peaceful country Kino.everyone is so helpful...am very proud of my country..

[@Moviesaction-f5w]

Been waiting for your next update Kino, man you scared the heck out of me.😢 I'm glad you are Good😊. Keep safe, Love from Botswana ❤

[@denisscarlet-rot418]

This is absolutely wild, the truck guys shielding you from the elephants almost made me cry, following from Kenya..... nice wildlife adventures

[@fredybaipoledikelekae3863]

its the army

[@RENJITH9961]

Such a great man...Botswana is welcoming... HE IS enjoying the hospitality of BOTSWANA..

[@longatsos]

As Africans we are following keenly to see where we can go for holiday. The countries you have passed have been awesome

[@felixmakinda7689]

Yes yes.

[@craiggomez8085]

Sad how Africans have to get visas to visit other African countries.. but Europeans don't

[@Birdhomes]

Have safe journey ahead Kino!! Love from Nepal .

[@mangangiilea6245]

Gurka

[@hopemukiisa2732]

Good morning to Yves , have a safe ride. Take care 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬👍 2) I think this was your challenging ride on the road, with the elephant attack. Thanks to all the poeple who helped in that situation.

[@DavidErabo]

❤❤❤Nice people I know them I love Botswana Gaborone peace and love always to you am from Ethiopia

[@RiversideCenter-d3h]

All the way to Cape Town with you. Thank you so much for sharing with us your passion.

[@NiyonsabaFulgence-tq3gr]

Yves is definitely the happiest and most confident man on earth!

[@marynyambura4597]

Was scared as if I was the one riding near the Elephants, .was pulling u bk & I found myself shouting!Don pass !Iyve that was a big joke Bt Botswana are very friendly.Thanks u made it.Safe travels from 🇰🇪.

[@Don.Aw6752]

Ni uzoee kutembea aberdare uone ndovu sisi tumegrow nazo

[@DianesChisenga]

Watching you from zambia. Take care as you pass the elephant trail, enjoy your trip Botswana the beautiful country.

[@saranalunga]

People that part of the world don’t ask for a tip. An indication of bigger economies.

[@saranalunga]

In East Africa that would be a big lunch.

[@juliahamos2888]

Yes we dont bother🇧🇼 our customers with tips

[@nk7155]

What a grand observation! And no one needed a Masters in Economics to know it.

[@drolup]

So good to see the help from the police, and truck drivers, to help you pass the elephants... I am enjoying your journey...

[@LT.X380]

The elephant encounter was very spooky. Be safe my friend. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@GeezTechnologies]

Stay safe, buddy! Still cheering for you from Ethiopia. Thanks for the love, we love you too!

[@danielgikeri943]

That was really scary . the most dangerous episode so far.

[@NB-pd1dw]

Safe journey Yves; following you from Ethiopia 💚💛❤ and appreciate your comments regarding our beloved country. I'm grateful the way Africans are helpful and friendly along way.

[@paparadab6203]

Bravo brave Frenchman . Sending love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@thathappened2009]

Can you believe we watched your Botswana videos all day and all night. We went to bed at 3am and i woke up to binge watch again. I love my Batswana . Totally amazing nation we have. I love all African countries that gave you love. I wish there was time to visit the Coastal part of Namibia. I swear we were going to pamper you at our home & by the way im a great cook🫡 🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@abdinasirhaji]

The time of being naive about the elephant’s is over 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mkenyagermany1950]

One of the the BIG five in Africa wasn't happy seeing you... but you survived 😮 kudos 🇩🇪🇰🇪

[@freedomm]

A guy in Samburu, Northern Kenya told me never to approach an elephant if it flaps its ears. You got off lucky, my man.

[@thulosechele701]

I admire your drive, motivation and vision for this expedition. In the same breath, I am shitting bricks on your behalf mate. What you're doing is freighting by thought alone so hats off to you for having the balls I wish I had, even being from Botswana

[@babounickel7674]

Morning my friend from Rwanda we love you Kino❤❤❤❤

[@ManOfSorrowsAcqaintedWithGrief]

Good morning my friends! Still following from Kenya 🇰🇪! First one to comment today 😂😊😊😂