GOING ON SAFARI - In the Footsteps of the Victorians

[@cwatson1975]

I have not, until this moment ever wanted to go on an African safari. Now I’m dreaming of it. Wow just wow! Thank you so much Stephanie, your Victorian commentary opened my mind and my horizons.

[@JBPalmBeach]

Ill wait for the VR version.

[@ColorWhiz]

me too!

[@amymoxley1165]

I had the same thought. My husband raises longhorn cattle and Watusi cattle. He has no desire to travel abroad, but I think a trip like this could entice even him.

[@meganmcarthur899]

Same!

[@MaryEllen_of_OBX]

Well said! My thought too!

[@sarahjenkins4013]

It was like another time and another age! Thanks for sharing your trip with us all. I shall return to this episode time and time again.

[@susanheilbronn3285]

I hope South African Tourism will award you with kudos. This is one of the best adverts for heading on safari, Stephanie's commentary and Micheal's gorgeous photography are outstanding.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?

[@abird1539]

I agree! Your video-rep of Africa made ME want to get there! (A lot faster than I ever planned!). Beautiful, excellence!

[@MAC-op5fc]

Just stunning. That leopard has to be one of the most beautiful animals I've ever seen. Thanks to Michael Potts for letting us all see them close-up. Thanks for taking us along!

[@lenoracooper7729]

Michael Potts's photos are STUNNING! Thank you for sharing!!

[@beefrench3554]

Bravo Editing Stephanie. Thank you for injecting michael’s beautiful photography In this video. Without it , we wouldn’t have seen the vivid colours and textures of these wild creatures. Wow , definitely a feast for the eyes

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?

[@ginalopes6083]

Elephants are def majestic but as a South African I have a very healthy respect for them. Thank you for showing off our gorgeous country and the incredible wildlife we are so, so proud of 🇿🇦❤🇿🇦❤

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?

[@yr2180]

Ja until we had too much wine and then we forget how dangerous they are….

[@brittawrolson5936]

This safari was so well video taped that I truly feel as though I was there (with Michael Pott’s phenomenal closeups added in, the experience was better than most travel blogs I watched). Job well done. Thanks for taking me along on this dream of a trip👏🏻🥰🍹

[@barbiec4312]

I agree. Fantastic!

[@melissamohr8985]

INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for taking us along on safari!!! What an honor! Thank you so much Stephanie, Philip, Gerry, Mummy & Percy!!!!!!!

[@trickshotters1577]

Debby from Gulfcoast of Mississippi here. I am wiping the tears from my face! This was an absolutely incredible gift from all of you. I feel as if I have gone on safari with very good friends. Michael, your photography is incredible. Wonderful shots! Gerald, your humor, as always,made everything so much fun and watching Phillips face seeing this for the first time was a treat. As always your narration and Victorian history of the safari was so informative and interesting! Thank you so so much with all my heart. Having said all of this I would be remiss if I didn’t include how wonderful to see Percy and Isabelle. I believe Michael’s Mum was also there. How wonderful.

[@ericasunshine8169]

Phillip - nobody puts Baby in a corner - so on point!

[@debrastrange6241]

Percy is so sweet with Mummy! What a guy. And the babies!!!! So many babies on safari this time.

[@anniedunn3313]

I was mesmerized the entire time! The detail in Michael Potts' photos of the animals was stunning. Thank you all for an experience I will most likely never get to participate in, but I am sure I will never forget the excitement of Safari!

[@michaelt8727]

I think it's the closest I've ever come to feeling like I was on an African safari myself, almost as if I was riding along in the jeep with everyone, all thanks to Stephanie's filming and Michael Potts' extraordinary close-up photography. What a very special treat, as was Stephanie's comment on the cheetahs circling close by: "If they wanted to they could outrun the Land Rover. They can run between 80-130 kilometers an hour -- just a little bit slower than my mother." Oh my gosh, a good laugh out of that one. Then Gerry's visit from the hyenas. Sure glad he didn't open the door to hand feed them!

[@marianneheimann9598]

Dear Stephanie with family and friends - Many, many thanks for the absolutely amazing Safariture, I am 73 years old and walking badly, so I never thought I would get on Safari, but that trip made me feel like I was sitting between you (lovely people, I follow closely) - a very GREAT experience, to experience all the amazing animals - and the lovely pictures Michael P. took !! - I'm so amazed that your mother can handle such a long journey. Many warm thoughts to you all Marianne Svea Heimann Kolding - Denmark

[@judynail1690]

Stephanie!!!! That was a-maz-ing!!!! What a fantastic trip you took us all on. I feel so blessed to have found you at the beginning and been able to tag along.

[@beccazie101]

I have enjoyed this one incredibly!! Between Stephanie’s narration, Philip’s joy in the adventure, Gerry’s smile and jokes, Mummy Isabelle and Percy (so sweet!!💕) and Michael Potts’ PHENOMENAL photos- and everyone’s complete enjoyment in the safari experience- my heart is full and grateful for your kindness in sharing this! I have watched it twice already- I know I will be coming back to visit this one again. Thank you! ❤️🥰💕🌟

[@lafranglaise3399]

Fantastique ! Only you, Stéphanie, could make a vlog about a safari where we get to see all the wild animals that we could ever hope to see, provides interesting historical facts as well as entertaining banter. Bravo ma belle x

[@gloriawaters1455]

What a fabulous journey thankyou for sharing ❤

[@colettewilliams9187]

I just love my country South-Africa. I can’t count the number of safaris I have been on in my life and am still mesmerised every time. You really have been blessed with all your sightings.

[@yr2180]

Mee too!!

[@edtaxi351]

Wow what an experience

[@jomcgee6094]

THE best photographer in the 🌎. Thank you Michael Potts, you talent is outstanding ❤

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

MICHAEL your photos of the Cheetahs, the Giraffes, the Lion and Lioness and her cubs, the Leopard and cubs and the Elephants and Hippos are AMAZINGLY beautiful (and so too your safari shirt ;-) !!! This is one of my very favourite of your travel vlogs Stephanie and so good to have along Isabelle and Percy and Gerry as well as you and PHilip and Michael !!! Thank you so much for sharing your exciting adventure!!!

[@melissamohr8985]

Simply stunning!!!!!!

[@joellenmeek658]

What a wonderful adventure and Michael P’s photos are stunning.

[@tc7486]

Absolutely spectacular! I forgot to mention that too! ❤️

[@kevinfatkin6179]

What an incredible video! Thank you!

[@sequelsva5183]

Michaels photography is amazing! Loved all his captures of this incredible journey!

[@scoliesimpson4773]

I can't believe that I missed this safari video. It was truly magical, and I felt as though I was there with you all. Thank you Michael Potts for your wonderful pictures!

[@michaelwoodbodley8099]

Extraordinary sightings and amazing photography. But a couple of times it looked as if the shutter noise of that infernal camera unsettled the game and chased them away.

[@tomweisser6203]

Absolutely amazing experience. Now that travel is once again becoming possible, I so want to safari in South Africa.

[@lenoracooper7729]

One of the things that I love most about these videos is that I almost always learn something. Safari...safir.

[@yakuzzi35]

25:51 "Leopards are very hard to spot" true, and at the same time, they're so well spotted 😜

[@neilchisholm8376]

I went to Kenya in ‘88 and had the most extraordinary experiences. I had travelled by myself but quickly made friends both with other holiday makers and the staff. I did a three day safari and saw everything you saw except leopard. Having seen them in the wild I can not bring myself to see such noble animals in a zoo or worse still in a circus. They deserve to roam free on endless acres. Your safari took me back to my safari and my short time in Africa however they say once Africa is in your blood you will not rest until you return. Thank you for taking me back and satisfying my longing to return to Africa. Such a wonderful vlog, thank you for taking us all with you.

[@martinethevenau69]

I lived in South Africa for 30 years and left my heart behind. You were fortunate to see the variety of wildlife close up. What a fabulous trip.🦓🐆🐒🦌🦒🦁

[@sarahpenrose9681]

Michael is so talented, think he’s done this before 😂 I love the way you showed the animals then michaels photos .the storm was amazing too love from australia 🇦🇺

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear , how are you doing?

[@keniakennedy9016]

What a privilege to have virtually come along with you on Safari……It was nothing short of magnificent. Stunning photos from Michael Potts…..the cubs were my favorite…..their faces!🤗

[@elisabethhopson5639]

The thing about safari rain is that it is hard, fast, horizontal and can shatter your glasses. You were so lucky to see so many types of creatures in just a few drives. Love the novel headwear, so fetching! Please can we donate some of the Chateau unwrapped money to African animal conservation charities? We all need to cherish what we have. Thank you Stephanie for this treat.

[@AslansAngel1]

This was AMAZING. As a photographer, I was dying to be there with my camera. The highlight of the trip, though, I have to say, is that having the same sense of humor, I was laughing with tears rolling down my face at "Thunder and lightning very very frightening ..." (which I sing anytime there is a storm. Yes, my children even heard that as babies. LOL) and I spit my drink out when Phillip said, "Nobody puts baby in a corner" because I thought it at the same time!!! Dying laughing. Oh, I love you people. You are my people. I have to make it to Lalande some day. Michael, your photography is incredible! (I lamented when you saw the sleeping lion and Philip didn't sing "In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight.")

[@TheChateauDiaries]

He did! That song made it onto my patreon video 😂

[@AslansAngel1]

@@TheChateauDiaries Oh, Phillip, you never let us down!

[@michellematthews8332]

What incredible wild life sightings! The Leopard Mum & cubs! Michael your photography is exquisite. Gerald love the Mozzie dance. Thank you for taking us on this gorgeous Safari with you 🤗

[@candacecaldwell6719]

EVERYBODY LOVES, LOVES DEAR GERALD AND HIS WONDERFUL ~ SENSE OF HUMOUR 💕 ~ ESPECIALLY HIS NEWLY DEVISED "MOSQUITO DANCE"! ! !

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Well- I have just told my husband that an African safari is now on my bucket list! Wow wow wow! Michael’s photography is simply breath taking. Thank you so much for this amazing video experience!

[@nataliaharvey9556]

Oh Stephanie thank you so much for taking my mum and I on Safari with you and showing us so many wonderful wild animals 🐆🦓🦒🦏🦛🐘🦣 so fun!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear , how are you doing?

[@loisferos772]

Bought back wonderful memories of our travels in the African continent. Michael’s photography simply wonderful. The faces of the animals just amazing.

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Michael Potts' photographs (and your videos) help me to feel the wonder we can hear in your voices. Thank you for sharing these glorious animals with us.

[@PNWGardener]

Thought I could turn on the video and leave it on in the background while I worked, but with Stephanie constantly saying "Oh look at that! A cheetah! A lion! Elephants!" I got absolutely nothing done for 33 minutes. What an exciting trip!

[@CatherinePhillipssapphire]

Thank you so much for taking us along. It has always been on my Bucket List and I hope that it still may be possible. Special thank you to Michael Potts for his amazing photos - truly magical.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear , how are you doing?

[@davidburton3016]

Stephanie. This was the superb episode from start to finish. I have shared this on my social media because everyone that I know needs to see this. Above all were the lions and all the other animals. What a place!

[@MissCDM1979]

The mummy Whisperer!! 🤣🤣🤣 A safari should be the only way to watch wild animals💕💕💕💕 Michael, your pictures are stunning!!!

[@deba4537]

Loved, loved, loved this; I paused and rewatched so much of it that I felt lost in a different world, far away from rainy Portland, Oregon, and my slip cover project. Quite disorienting, in the best way. My thanks to your whole group for so generously allowing us all to tag along on this truly memorable adventure.

[@chuileong8304]

Happy to see Micheal Potts again. He is a ray of sunshine.

[@Cenepk101]

Thank you so much for taking me on safari !!!! That Michael Potts has tremendous skills. He captured some of the most beautiful photos of wildlife I have ever seen. This was really a treat !!!!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I concur with C. Watson! I’ve NEVER had any desire to visit Africa….. however, WHAT an experience! Your hosts were so incredibly gracious and amenable! Stephanie, as you alway do, you enhanced the journey with your interesting and historical commentary. And what would this trip have been without Michael’s photography, Gerald’s laughter inspiring comments, Philip’s amazing eye for spotting things, and it goes without saying, the presence of Mummy and Percy! I will more than likely never see Africa in person, but I will always have this video to enjoy anytime. THANK YOU, one and ALL,, 😘😊🤗

[@bevap3910]

Thank you so much for this wonderful vlog.! As a South African living abroad (in China), it made me so long to be able to go home and visit a game park again! Michael's photography is magnificent!

[@sandie157]

Beautiful giraffes... critically endangered. It was such a joy to see them 💖

[@janepowell2209]

What an amazing experience. I felt like I was right there with you. When it rained I had to touch my hair to see if it was wet. Michael your photos are extraordinary & I hope you will produce a coffee table book. Such talent!

[@ginnylangpap4170]

Outstanding! Thank you so very much! I love your dear mother, Gerald, Philip, and wonderful you. What a world of beauty and energy and phenomena you've given us. I am, believe me, eternally grateful.

[@happycamper4328]

This is probably as so to getting to going on a Safari as I'll ever get but I felt as I was there with you! You have such a talent for showing and explaining all these wonderful things you are able to do. Thank you so much!

[@laurelb1962]

THAT, was FANTASTIC. I felt like I was watching a Nature show via PBS. Only with lots more humor inserted 🤣. Thank you so very much for taking us along. Blessings Laurel 😁

[@helenstella2666]

What an amazing experience 😊 The history, the location & lodge, the animals… & especially the people 😁 I loved every minute of that .. thank you Stephanie 👏👏🥰

[@Lisa-sp5if]

Oh Stephanie! You have given me a window into an extraordinary experience! I even felt the exhilaration from my sofa! Oh, that lion face. 🙌🙌🙌❤️Michael is so gifted. And the giraffes I think were one of my favorites! I have been absolutely adoring your videos as of late, but I love all of them and always have! Happy Valentine’s Day to you, darling! Pray you and your man have a beautiful day together. Thank you for taking us along the Safari.

[@traceg2903]

How absolutely incredible!!! You saw every animal you wanted, you ate good food, drank exciting drinks, all with the bestest people in your life. Thank you for taking us with. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@tillysanders2593]

Wow .. such a prolifically sublime safari. I was conceived in Kenya , born in London now living in Toronto . Thank you for this vicarious enviable dream. How wondrous to sit in amongst stunning animals in their equally stunning natural environment . Beautiful.

[@edmeza9053]

Gerry all that’s missing from your breakfast is a tattie scone and a slice black pudding ,loved the shout out to Glasgow ,it looks an amazing time you are all having x

[@margottyler4851]

While I always enjoy Stephanie’s storytelling, Michael Pott’s photography stole the show!

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

This was amazing, I may never make it to a safari, but this was such an incredible treat. Thank Stephanie!

[@shirleythomas2136]

Thank you Michael for your amazing photos. It was as if in vehicle with you!! Wow!!

[@rcanter]

I go on safari fairly regularly when I visit my family in SA and I can say that you had quite the experience. You had some wonderful sightings and you were looked after particularly well at Phinda. This video is a great advert for Southern Africa. Thank you for this exceptional edit.

[@tirahnunes1070]

Thank you for the opportunity to see ,Fabulous! Best video I have ever seen!

[@imaginetraveltours]

WOW WOW WOW the Most Epic safari day ever, literally you saw Everything! just amazing and Michael's photos fabulous, LUCKY LUCKY all of you. what a fabulous resort and guides a must visit

[@ally4119]

Gerald bless he gives it a good Scottish playful vibe.

[@deborahburns8608]

I'm in tears...what an incredible experience. Thank you for bringing us along. Luckily, we'll always be able to watch the video anytime!!

[@michaeljanewhite5467]

Just seeing your journey with Michael Potts has engaged me into your world of discovery.

[@NatiHerron]

What a great adventure! Michael Pott's inserted photography made it seem like we were there with you!

[@tracyann6029]

Absolutely loved this video - great photos, lots of fun with lovely friendly company - I’ve never fancied visiting South Africa but may rethink this after a great glimpse of the safari

[@andrealynnwatson4238]

What an incredible trip to the Bush! You were sooooo lucky to see the leopard! Even as a South African, I have never seen cubs! We were up there at Christmas and saw lions and cubs but, sadly, not my favourite leopard!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear, how are you doing?

[@LL-sq8se]

Thank you so much Stephanie!.l have not traveled very much at all , and this video is.one I will never forget!👍😂🙋🕊️🤗❤️🤣🌟⭐🧚🕊️😃😜😉

[@armstrongcatherine]

I would definitely have to turn the shutter sounds off or ask him to politely get out of the vehicle. Triggered ;-). Great video though I did watch it with the volume off.

[@punkin01ful]

Stephanie, I started watching your videos just a couple months after you started. I'm one of your patrons. I am so happy to be able to help. This was your BEST VIDEO EVER! I felt like I was there with you! Just Fantastic! I even teared up one time, smiled throughout, and laughed along with you. Tina Gaughan from Minnesota, USA. Magnificent!!!

[@dawnmay6380]

Oh Stephanie, Phillip and family , what can I say except that was such an exciting, wonderful, video. You are truly having an amazing time on your holiday in Africa. Just to be there in the wild and so up close and personal with those wild animals and having so much fun, excellent accomodation and delicious meals is so wonderful to watch you experiencing it all. Thank you for sharing your exciting experience with us all. We have been to an open plain Zoo in Adelaide Australia and the same in Canada and that was a wonderful experience but you were lucky enough to see them in their natural habitat which is just SO good. Keep safe, healthy and happy and take care. Your Mum, Percy and Gerald are so much fun and so energetic for their ages so you are lucky to be able share such a wonderful time with them all. Best wishes to you Phillip and them all.

[@bettygehm2436]

Wonderful wonderful. I feel so privileged to be a part of your little safari. All the wonderful animals you were able to see, and all the babies. So much activity all at once. Thank you for sharing with all of your viewers. Such a gift from your heart and South Africa's heart to ours.

[@yeseniafroml.a.8020]

This is EPIC and will be seeing this on repeat. Thank you Stephanie for taking us along. Hugs and sending you positive vibes. ❤

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear , how are you doing?

[@annboehler627]

This trip has whet my appetite for my trip to the Kruger National Park end March with my sister from England! So excited

[@diggercranwell]

Epic.....fav leopard cubs....and Percy. Many thanks for sharing xxx

[@Ldyrev1]

Such a marvelous journey! Thrilled to see your family with you. Love to see everyone having such fun together and seeing all the animals was a wonderful treat! So happy you had this opportunity and shared it with us! Blessings!

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Stephanie, Thanks for bringing us along on your safari! Mr Potts is not only extra handsome, his photography is stupendous! Much love from MA😍

[@karencolebeck1900]

Really enjoyed watching your safari, brought back such happy memories of our 3 weeks in Africa (Zimbabwe) where we visited Harare, Vic Falls, Lake Kariba and Nyanga. We saw every conceivable animal that you could wish to see while we were there, truly an amazing experience. I've travelled extensively, but Africa definitely captured my heart and I long to return for another visit one day ♥

[@thomasmerkelbach2755]

If you heard the cry of the fish eagle, you’ll be back!

[@TravelingKristin]

Phinda Forest Lodge is a wonderful experience and a Phinda is an incredible reserve. So glad you spent some time on safari during your visit. This is what I do/plan every day as an Africa travel specialist, very lucky.

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

Oh Stephanie, thank you thank you for sharing this incredible trip!!! That is as close as I will get to a safari!! Gerald is a hoot!!!

[@tamirenno5845]

Loving everyone being so fashionable on your safari. ❤️

[@oooohmyjosh]

Beautiful episode this evening. I've always been a fan of a good safari trip here in South Africa. No better way to relax. ❤🌸 thank you for showing us your trip.

[@susancollado5290]

💕THANK YOU💕It was ABSOLUTELY FANTABULOUS💕AMAZING Photography by MICHEAL POTTS he got us up close & personal on your trip💕

[@miriamnewby6048]

I think this has been one of my favorite episodes yet! The wildlife pictures taken by Michael Potts were absolutely stunning!

[@lynnoliver9423]

So lovely to see all the animals living a lovely happy life there and be so free place looks amazing

[@jacksmom3612]

OMG, this was an amazing adventure to be on with you....thank you for taking us along.

[@JenilynGilbert]

Thank you for taking us on safari. What an adventure. I felt like I got to take a vacation. What beauty and wonder.

[@sequelsva5183]

Percy is such darling ! And loved Gerald’s new mosquito dance ! He’s so hilarious 😆

[@johart8922]

What can I say. Fantastique. Wonderful vlog, full of wonder. Thanks so much to Michael Potts for his wonderful shots. Like that is it's interspersed with other shots too. My highlight would be the big cats, I love cats and can well understand the Egyptians fascination with them. They are such individuals no one cat is the same. Bravo Stephanie, Maman, Phillip and Percy. A safari to remember.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 dear , how are you doing?

[@metropcs7560]

OMG Stephanie!!! You took the world on a Safari!!! Wow!!! Pictures!!! Everything is beautiful!!! Good to see Mr. Micheal, amazing. Is it his Mother? I am so happy the Safari is successful!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!! I know you are!!!

[@Helene2367]

That was so much fun to watch. I felt like I was right there with you guys. The pictures taken by Michael are awesome! Thanks for bringing us along as you always do Stephanie .

[@alexmoses2177]

Having been on Safaris in Amboseli, Serengeti and in Sri Lanka I am absolutely jealous/envious in many ways. In Europe we had storms, snow, bit of sun but icy cold and all you hsd was a bit of rain! MICHAEl, i know its your profession, but your photos we absolutely wonderful and as a hobby photographer am, yet again jealous and envious in equal quantities. Seriously, Staphanie and Michael you were extrenely luckt to see all thst you did in the Reserve... Wonderful memories and may yet entice Philip away from mice and hedghogs!

[@janettegodfrey7092]

From rural New Zealand: Wow! ....Thank you so much for crafting and sharing your videos even when on this hoiday, Stephanie. We will never get to go on safari, but now we don't need to. And Please tell Michael Potts, his photos are reeeeaaally good!!! x

[@denisedavis9908]

Thank you... Everyone should try to go Safari. I went to Kenya and Tanzania. It was a magical experience. I am now 71 years old and it still is the top trip. Nothing compares. In fact I was sad to leave.

[@thirdonetoo1212]

Oh my goodness, this was the most amazing video ever! I absolutely loved the splendid scenery, the incredible wildlife, your expert narration and the wonderful people. I was in South Africa many, many years ago and your video took me right back. Thank-you. I’ll be smiling the rest of the day.