First Time In Africa: Ep 2 - Backpacking in Botswana & Zambia

My first trip to Africa was a 5 week adventure through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. captured in this travel documentary.
This second episode sees me continue my G Adventures Tour towards Victoria falls.
My journey continues in Ghanzi learning the traditional ways of the bushmen. Driving along the "elephant highway" we then explore Okavango Delta by scenic flight and boat.
At Chobe River National Park we go on a sunset boat cruise and find ourselves surrounded by wildlife.
The journey finishes at Victoria Falls in Zambia. Here I have an action packed week of white water rafting, helicopter rides and bungee jumping.
If you'd like to go on a similar tour to this, you can find out all the info and book right here:
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#KarlWatson #FirstTimeInAfrica #africatravel

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks to everyone who's enjoyed this film! If you'd like to go on a similar tour to this, you can find out all the info and book right here: www.karlwatson.net/recommended-tours/southern-africa-tours

[@TheNomad8899]

Please, what is the background music that starts from 4:55?????

[@zahrathompson7995]

Love that country as I lived there.😘😘

[@natashabunch7797]

i will be doing this full 77 day trip with absolute africa. Can anyone tell me what camera/go pro Karl is using please? or any recommendations?

[@kagolekoba]

Dont see the breakdown for the Botswana lag of the trip, the mokoro rides and flying over the delta and boat cruise on the chobe plus the accommodation

[@karlwatsondocs]

@@kagolekoba its included in the tour

[@petrakeiketile8897]

I'm from Botswana and it's refreshing to see my home from a different perspective ❤👌 This documentary is just absolutely amazing. Makes me proud of being a Motswana.

[@obusitse3341]

@@IlIlIllIIIlllI ijaa motho o ile sekolong like some of us.

[@Mad-wv6ol]

@@IlIlIllIIIlllI The people in who born in Botswana are Motswana People born in New York are New Yorker P.s GET rid of the Yankees sign and put up a Mets sign everybody knows they're the best team in New York

[@Mad-wv6ol]

@@IlIlIllIIIlllI I agree with 😁😁 i did more research on Botswana laws what makes it the least corrupt country is due to the fact that if anybody was to commit a white collar crime and found guilty they can be sentenced for a minimum of 10 years in prison unlike New York where me and you are from white collar crimes just a slap on the wrist

[@boikanyosera1472]

@@Mad-wv6ol Yeah and if someone kills another being, they also get hanged .!

[@Mad-wv6ol]

Yes I'm aware of that law

[@mohammedouattara533]

Africa is the most beautiful place in the world.

[@stjepanpepiskuric]

Mohammed Ouattara I agree :) I'm from Croatia

[@blackkkman3956]

New zealand

[@mirzinputopis]

I strongly agree. I would love to live and work there. It is my dream.

[@venomm4563]

@@mirzinputopis You want to live in a shit hole? I mean yeah Africa is a beautful place but definitely not a great place to live.

[@muhaimizabadi3883]

I agree! ❤️ from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@tweneboaderealprince8753]

Am really proud to be an african. God bless Africa

[@bryans5878]

@@IlIlIllIIIlllIThe only primitive thing here is you.

[@glodieolela745]

that's right, I thank God daily for that...proudly African forever

[@yohanaana5132]

Amen♥️

[@farminginafrica5220]

Am ever ready to welcome you to Africa Ghana as my friend

[@mitch7ar243]

I love Africa ....I love Mandela God bless you all . i am Indonesian ♥️💞

[@hneufvil]

Funny how Africa is NEVER shown in this light on TV.

[@amardeepmaman]

hneufvil so true

[@pastordonkoh7692]

FUCK THE BBC

[@sandrogrech236]

Yep man. All they show bunch of civil wars and mercenary children.

[@patrickchanda4793]

great

[@sameerageshan3070]

we love africa from Asia

[@brendahkabosha8128]

My beautiful country Zambia

[@salmaansheek6110]

Yh your country Zambia is beautiful

[@NixonPhakati]

I need to visit home 😭

[@real1mafia]

zed mwaiche 🇿🇲🔥

[@ok5018]

i Wish i can travel to Zambia someday

[@Glass_Nkoaa]

I thought u're from Afghanistan

[@febbesyiifa4008]

Love Botswana from indonesia hope l can visit one day

[@loviousphiri5224]

Please do visit my lovely country Botswana. Most peaceful country in Africa.

[@goabaphologolo5819]

Come to Botswana, you will love here 🇧🇼😍

[@vonkykeseny3193]

aww thankul ur welcome to visit

[@Chris-ts8ih]

Victoria Falls has to be the most beautiful place in the world

[@angelangel2167]

Best viewed from the zimbabwean side. People cross from zambia to zimbabwe to experience the rain forest

[@dominic7018]

Proud to african. Representatives of zambia

[@charlesmkokweza4159]

It’s beautiful from both the Zambia side and the Zimbabwe side. Why do you like hurting on other countries to put your country ahead? The falls are actually on the Zambian side for your own information

[@litework3564]

For sure

[@LillianMhandu]

@@charlesmkokweza4159 stop lying wena best view is in Zimbabwe have u been there🙄

[@EphraimChanda]

Zambia🇿🇲🇿🇲 Victoria falls rocking it great documentary i love my country Zambia

[@donaldcampbell767]

No plastic no trash no obesity just Beautiful land and clean air. Please keep it this way! Love you Africa!

[@childrenawakeworldwide9123]

I was born and raised in France but I have been living in Bots since 1998 and I have applied for citizenship.(Omang)🙏🙏🙏💚💛❤️

[@ofentsentshabele4362]

Hey did you get it?

[@boipeloleswena1879]

Hi, did you manage?😅

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Are you white french I ask only to get perspective from a non black moving to Africa What's your impression of the people and our culture

[@williammathibelamakwela5648]

This is so emotional. After this Corona virus pandemic I'm definitely going to travel Africa is so beautiful

[@brayo001]

It's not going away...corona

[@TheBudgeteers]

EPIC! our favourite part was the beginning, the middle, and the end. :)

[@relaxationzone8834]

Africa my Africa, forever innocent, always giving info on their way of life, for people just to abuse is. Love from Botswana 🇧🇼.

[@iangvanniekerk]

First time in Zim, Zambia, and again Botswana and Malawi. You really captured the beauty of my continent. Amazing

[@yn3481]

I agree these videos should be on netflix for people to binge watch. I love love love love your videos, they are epic! I also agree that I’ve never seen guides with so much enthusiasm and professionalism!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much 😊

[@frankbalibundi1962]

Its now a GLOBAL VILLAGE ! THESE TRAVEL VIDEOS ARE AN AMAZING WAY TO TOUR THE WORLD ! ON A LARGE SCREEN YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE THERE WITHOUT PAYING AIRFARE AND HOTEL BILLS ! it feels like i am cheating the tourism industry ! They charge too much !

[@Aphex96.]

I'm from Botswana and im here learning new things about my culture and realizing how beautiful Botswana is. Great work man

[@nyembsafric1]

@@IlIlIllIIIlllI you are so pathetic! Why are you so horrible to someone you don't know? To people you don't know? Honestly its not offensive...it's just so strange and makes you seem sick in the head...your inferiority complex is showing! You don't have to blow out other peoples candles to shine...

[@tinatrascarlett7397]

My beautiful mother Zambia 🇿🇲Thanks for showing the world how beautiful Africa is❤️

[@uaandifav9935]

I'm a proud African, love my country Namibia ❤🇳🇦

[@TheHardcoreboy747]

As a Zambian 🇿🇲 we love you guys so much ❤

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Brilliant, epic, amazing, awesome. You got me wanting to go to Africa and New Zealand. An all-around professional production here, these should be on TV or Netflix or wherever they'll get more views than just youtube. Great stuff.

[@jordanlee2092]

Gabriel Traveler your awesome to dude I watch ur vids all the time for advice 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@TammyTravelsTheWorld]

Gabriel, you should totally do Africa! I agree though, this vid is awesome.

[@ellasaxby6285]

i am from New Zealand and leaving to go to Africa next year as I am half zimbabwean - you wont regret it

[@brendahkabosha8128]

My country Zambia the best falls in the world is Victoria falls

[@dijonemanuel6349]

Gabriel Traveler right I’m surprised it’s not on Netflix

[@assassin8or]

That Kenyan dude is SO awesome, full of life and fun haha Great vids man

[@annmeli280]

Dammit you've got me waiting for the next trip/video again!

[@r4m3_n]

Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries I'm like this whole thing was a teaser for your next trip but you are amazing with how you show your trip through your videos

[@abdullahiamir6789]

African people in general are some of the most hospitable and kindest people on earth. I really hope these vlogs challenge to change people’s perspective on the African continent and its incredible people. S/o to Somalia 🇸🇴 lol

[@robmccormick8155]

Those bush people had so much character in their faces. I really enjoyed that part of the episode. Fascinating stuff! Thanks for sharing :)

[@MrBaba1955]

The bushman are a gentle people, grossly misunderstood and have been neglected by the government, I found some aspects of this encounter belittling to them. Apart from that a good video.

[@juneleban8070]

My country, My Botswana. Sooo peaceful :). Funny enough ive been here all my life but never seen the Bushman, i should really visit places like this. Goals ;)

[@observer8041]

Ao homeboy. Mme kana le mo bo Serowe ba teng. Hela ha morago ga jarata ya ga Ian ha o tsena mo sekgweng you meet them.

[@gaolekau]

Me too

[@matichristy8745]

Africa, the beautiful continent. Loved watching my lovely country zambia ❤️🇿🇲

[@Henry-cf4oo]

Africa is so fascinating, so glad to call it home, Zambia to be precise.

[@LimitlessVibrations]

This channel deserves more recognition and attention !

[@amandandhlovu260]

Thanks for visiting my country Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲

[@williamhendricks3935]

Im coming there

[@amandandhlovu260]

@@williamhendricks3935 that's nice I wish you the best stay in Zambia

[@williamhendricks3935]

@@amandandhlovu260 maybe in future I would stay not now 😁

[@ritzig33]

Africa is such a Beauty!

[@patrickchanda4793]

Zambia is beautiful ad peaceful country

[@deusalbumen4336]

I love in zambia

[@chombasombe7520]

Proud to be Zambian... hope you had a great time in Zambia...

[@Connor-gk4vd]

Zambia sucks have you seen Chirundu on the Zambian side eeeeiissshhh it crowded on the zim side its peaceful

[@awakisolog1105]

The sunset at the Zambezi river is amazing.

[@kenperlman2204]

Theoughout the continent the sunsets are spectacular.

[@esnartkasezya7905]

Proudly Zambian ❤️ ,glad you liked it here ..

[@kelasdiary]

ZAMBIA my beautiful motherland🇿🇲

[@keam3197]

Not sure why this only just appeared on my feed, but I loved it. Great portrayal of Southern Africa.

[@tlotlogill3924]

Africa!!!! I love you my Africa!

[@mattwakefield4147]

Chobe river is my favourite place in Africa

[@zuluboi6523]

I love my home 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@butterflyt-y2727]

Can’t wait to go on an epic African adventure!!

[@nicoleselei6563]

Botswana ❤❤my beautiful country

[@theobserver_224]

This was absolutely beautiful to watch , thank you for this ! I’m Nigerian and this is a side of Africa I’ve never seen.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Visit Zim, SA, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and you won't be disappointed Southern Africa is where it's at

[@TitaT]

I am from Zambia and I haven't traveled through Zambia as an adult, too occupied with medical school. thank you! you made me want to go on adventures, thank you for visiting southern Africa! you definitely deserve more winter is usually dry that's why the water levels at the falls were so low

[@stewartmichson9134]

VIVA AFRICA

[@amandandhlovu949]

I'm from Zambia ,who wants to come and see the ngonyi falls🇿🇲

[@cookingwithnimoh]

I do

[@butterflyt-y2727]

Me!!!

[@amandandhlovu260]

@@cookingwithnimoh when are u coming

[@amandandhlovu260]

@@butterflyt-y2727 you're welcome

[@ubaidub.743]

I'm coming

[@finefrenzy9567]

Top 3 things I looove about this.. the sunsets, the wildlife and your guides!! incredible!

[@Chalizdekino1]

Looks like Zambia was the best. Thanks for visiting

[@maame7775]

Beautiful Mother Africa... the view of Victoria falls gives me goose bumps. God bless Africa✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@ALFIEA]

The reality and the perception people have of Africa. Africa has the most happiest and joyous people you can meet. And the continent is vast and has the most beautiful landscape and natural wilderness. When you arrive in africa you will have the most wonderful feel and experience you can imagine. The weather is not bad aswell. Africa is the place to be.

[@Simaton_Nkamasiai]

Ooh my!!! I’m in tears 😭 tears of joy! This is what I really want to do with my kids! Thank you so much for such a splendid detailed showcase of the southern part of Africa! New subbie from Kenya 🇰🇪 and shout out to those guides and drivers from my country 🇰🇪! I would really love to get contacts for their safari trips etc..

[@ashtually]

I've been binging all your videos this week, and they're all absolutely incredible. But I've absolutely loved this small southern Africa series. I've done loads of travelling around Zambia (my family is from there), and if you want a fun adventure then there's a train from Kapiri-Mposhi, Zambia to Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Its called the TAZARA trains. First class is pretty cheap for a couple of days ride, and you go through so many beautiful gorges, rivers, and can see soe pretty cool wildlife from the train too. Thank you so much for all these amazing documentaries, they're so much fun to watch.

[@akatuksta]

Its really nice to hear people say something positive about my country Zambia. u guys are welcome back anytime, glad you had a blast

[@ghetto_cupcake]

Love, love, love! Thank you for letting those of us not able to travel see the world! HK2NY was my favorite but I think this one is my new fav! I have a special love for Africa, so thank you Karl!

[@francisn.m.6101]

You just made me watch your entire beautiful hoilday trip and got me realise how sweet it is to be prevaledged to enjoy your yourselves,thank you for visiting my country Zambia. Francis. Am happy to subscribe to your channel too

[@markmaskov4310]

Amazing! Visiting Africa is now on my bucket list thanks to you! I wanna be surrounded by all of its glory))

[@atharris8]

Wow! Life is an adventure. This is why I wake up in the morning, to explore the earth. Great work I'll be watching this whole series now.

[@hencam]

Great clip, thanks for being part of your journey. It's nice that you gave your guides time to thank them for their great job at the end of your clip 👍🏾

[@Violeta-zl5jc]

Man, if you`d only post a bit more often you`d be the travel king on youtube. Great job as always!

[@karentemplesnow8960]

Maybe you need an assistant? .. will work for Tea and Buns xx

[@Art-gu9eo]

Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries I could be your assistant! And I would pay for myself haha. Always wished to have a travel companion that would have the same interrests as me but none of my friends are into travelling :(

[@xixingpooh]

I'm in the same pickle. None of my friends or family are into travel :(

[@mikekay213]

Best travel Channel by far on KZbin, the narration, cinematography the locations, seriously undersubscribed.

[@heidi4132]

Incredible film! Beautiful falls...Beautiful people! Thank you!!

[@ARBAN30]

I never knew how beautiful my side of the world looks up until I watched this video. All the things I used to take for granted, wow what an amazing video. top notch. Thanks Karl.

[@dann462]

Thanks Karl, flawless video as usual!

[@artfx9]

That was awesome! Great experience and you had the best guides ever! Looking forward to seeing your next tour documentary.

[@charlesdudumatsobane4842]

This is the best video I have seen to show this places, which most I know I have been to, it brings great memories, the feeling you get when traveling this places is amazing, ooh Africa my paradise!!

[@diveandclimb551]

Loved the guides! The wildlife and scenery were amazing but the guides are what made me really want to visit!

[@yusufghodiwala3356]

I thank you for showing my country Zambia and Southern Africa in general in this light. This feels like a high production series with everything you could ask for in an adventure series! Thank you!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@moesimodikwa3979]

After 3 years this is still nice to watch. good content !!!

[@MrBriso77]

I follow some really good film makers and vloggers on KZbin, but you my friend out shine the lot. These Africa videos have been pure class and an absolute pleasure to watch. Thanks.

[@eetu..]

Immediately got the chills when you mentioned going back somewhere, where you´ve been already two ties.. Cant wait!!

[@k-africateacher]

It was so exciting to watch this video. You did every activity in Botswana & Zambia.

[@donnasunga1981]

Very inspiring! Your channel is my favorite. Can't wait to your next travel vlog. Much love 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@panuwatudyanin6999]

Africa trip was amazing to watch. Just so much to see and do there. Probably end up watching them again in the next few days!

[@ameilya112]

That 2 your favorite guys are amazing! Their energy are massive!

[@namtsi9509]

Stumbled upon this, and i absolutely love all the laughter

[@chrisfeik1502]

Congratulations for your national holiday today Botswana from your friends in Germany

[@ivorputnam5958]

Thank you for sharing this video. I lived in Vic Falls for 14 years and I still miss the place. This video brought tears to my eyes because it was my life for so long. Working and living there was like a permanent holiday. Thank you again x its also really well recorded

[@gypsysun100]

. Africa is my dream, and in a years time it will be my reality. I was emotional watching the interactions with the big '5' & I got such a knot of excitement in my stomach that no other documentary has given me. Thank you so much, I can't wait for it 😃😃

[@MadridJay]

Amazing scenes and perfect editing. I wish your channel grow much much more. Yes Africa looks great 😍😍

[@tlotlomorolong]

Botswana

[@ok5018]

love botswana!😘

[@tatepasi9519]

This takes me back to the days I used to work & live in Victoria Falls...the best time of my life. I look forward to seeing more of home country Zimbabwe and see more of my neighbors. Love you mama Africa

[@kahsindra]

Hell yeah!!!!! Been waiting anxiously for part 2! Karl, you rock!

[@nickyjns]

I'm so jealous, I love watching these videos, hoping I will go backpacking around Africa one day. Keep it up,

[@deusalbumen4336]

I live in zambia

[@anamarijamilos1290]

What an experience! I’m planning on going next summer solo. Can’t find anyone to go with me. I’ve been watching so many videos. Africa is so beautiful. I think I would cry during a safari. I honestly can’t wait to go. Hopefully the virus will be gone. Thank you for the video:)

[@ompandaye566]

HELLO

[@girlymodise6578]

Hello Ana . You more than welcome to visit my beautiful country will be pleased to show you around..

[@Glass_Nkoaa]

After spending 17 years in Europe, traveling around the world and obtaining my PHD as a quantitative analyst i now do appreciate Africa. I never knew what we have until Traveled. Now 36 years of age and can't wait to visit my beloved country Ghana with my wife and 14 months old adventurous son

[@ameensaid3162]

What a beauty side of africa you are showing, absolutely brilliant. Thank u Karl. Social media used to take only the negative side of the continent but I am happy to see the rich of africa.😊😊😊😊😊

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 👍

[@Gugu_Madonsela]

Now these two videos absolutely took my breath away!! 😭🇿🇦

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@morganbabu3105]

You mean yo dead now!!?

[@dhirmediwala6885]

You sir, ROCK !!!! Keep doing what you are doing and we will keep living vicariously through your camera!

[@miavos3610]

You're right - your tour guides were absolutely AWESOME.

[@sharonp3563]

This is an amazing video. The tribesmen especially.. I love to learn about anthropology and paleoanthropogy that this would be an amazing experience.

[@moengele7560]

Home sweet home Botswana 😍

[@godfridahmukosha4643]

Zambia my beautiful nation! Thanks for the wonderful video!

[@anneofgreengables1619]

That was a great video & looks like a fantastic trip! You really captured the spirit of a G Adventures trip & it looks like a blast. Thanks for sharing.

[@LucasTJahn]

Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure! I create a similar style of videos, but I think I learned a lot from you in terms of engaging storytelling. Looking forward to more videos and my own trip to Africa this year :)

[@xixingpooh]

Wow! Africa is so beautiful : 3. You have to go back! There's just so much more to see :D

[@CC-wr2yo]

Top quality as always. Can't get enough!

[@leilahellier4276]

best video i have ever seen part1 and 2 of southern Africa loved ever minute of it

[@Naseefa1985]

Aww men, this looks amazing!!

[@jamiefg]

Got that offer from the BBC yet?

[@maxwellasky]

I'm rooting for discovery and national geographic. They could use something geared toward young and adventurous.

[@michaelely9467]

Brilliant as always, Karl. The first episode was good, but this was unreal and right up there with your Base Camp Trek. No-one else is making doco worthy travel vlogs on KZbin. Cheers!

[@theliberalthinker3308]

magical nature! eveywhere in Africa. Victoria falls is just incredibly breath-taking sight!