Chitake Springs | Zimbabwe's Hidden Gem

[@JamesHendry]

Hello all - I hope the year has started well...

[@riabb8725]

Thanks James, lovely to see you again. Hope you both are well and planning lots of trips for us to watch! Great job!

[@mrapistevist]

Thanks, and to you. Great footage of the buffalo. I don't think I could nod off knowing lions are around :)

[@paintparkspaws]

Missed you and our friends live chat. Pity. Would have done wonders for my self-pity mood today. Oh my so many Beefaloes!

[@lomarroux]

James have you seen this video? The buffalo skeleton in the springs in both you and this video suggests they were taken around the same time kzbin.info/www/bejne/op_Og2uXgsagpZo

[@funtastikfitness9883]

Thanks for reality content in our areas. We feel proud finding our valuable resources put on global map kzbin.info/door/9S5KWKvKtFWCflpYGJQV9g

[@Riaan3108]

Mesmerising sequence with the buffalo coming for a drink.

[@mikemiller5661]

Wowza! Those buffalo kicking up a dust storm. What a spectacle!

[@eliseney8854]

Excellent as always, but those scenes with the buffalo and dust are top level!

[@rbeard7580]

Absolutely!

[@4weeksleave]

Beautiful

[@dzuppi]

I agree! Amazing experience.

[@carolchristie8514]

Love it all; especially the herds which are so dramatic!!!

[@mindytillapaugh3465]

I can't get over how GREEN those parrots were ! What would we do without your wonderful narration, Mr. Hendry - you are a treasure!

[@mariannkovats3956]

Amazing work, James, as always! The buffalos scene with the dust and the music are just out of this world! 👏👏👏

[@clayfaith7342]

Outstanding job Kristen,It was nice of you to bring James along :)

[@JamesHendry]

It was very kind of her

[@waterbuck]

The cinematography here is second to none.

[@WildlifeObsessed]

My Year just got immeasurably better, thanks to you. Many happies to you and your beautiful wife.

[@anesumadziyire8726]

I wish you did this for Television. It's the best safari recording on KZbin. Well done

[@JamesHendry]

Me too! Thank you

[@atlantajuls7141]

Fantastic beefalow footage! Just added sitting under a baobab tree for sunset to my bucket list. ❤️

[@audreyb233]

Superb filming of the buffaloes, baboons & birds!..the music was as dramatic! Well done & thank you guys! Love & Blessings xxx

[@sheltonkanyoka101]

Days like this are always remembered I miss the place so much thank you

[@Fuzigish8]

Epic shots of the buffalo in the dust! What a spot!

[@emancipatedlionm9215]

Appreciate seeing allllllllll these lovely animals including the various birdies who seem to allllllllll follow order for drinking. Missed the lions. Great filming!

[@hellosunshine9915]

So excited!! Thanks James n Kirsten!

[@tonynz9954]

Absolutely brilliant filming of the Beef - a - loes. Sadly the Lie- ons did not wish to make an appearance. Probably too well fed and having afternoon siestas. Lovely sunset under the Boabab tree. Perfect setting for a Amarula with eish !! A flat battery and a flat tyre can lead to a flat holiday. One must learn to overcome these minor obstacles.😀

[@JamesHendry]

The le-ons were way too well fed!

[@stuartfarquhar2620]

Most beautiful place … real and true African experience … hope the rain and water arrives soon

[@terrylee9196]

wow the buffalo was spectacular amazing

[@manoftheserengeti3052]

November, 2020. I spent two nights at Chitake before heading to the banks of the Zambezi. At Chitake, we watched a pride of lions gather around an elephant carcass. A glorious time in northern Zimbabwe.

[@kristinehickman6782]

Stunning scenes of the beefalos-well done!

[@larriwallbridge3377]

Luv your creations James. As an ex- Zimbabwean living overseas, I treasure your videos (& luv your sense of humour 😂)

[@RuvaRashe2023]

beautiful, thank you for showing me my beautiful Zimbabwe i didnt know exists

[@dixiee3554]

Thank you once again for sharing your vacations with us!!!🌟🌟🌟

[@karenmartley797]

Hello beautiful people James and Kirsten 🤩... thank you for sharing and bringing us along with you...so Amazing..I agree with plenty of happiness along the way xxxx

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much!

[@suzannestamps4557]

Awesome footage of the Buffalo in the dust. Also your commentary on Barry, which brings back hilarious memories from your WE days. Well done as always.

[@layalabi1667]

OMG!! Wonderful photography!! Thank you!!

[@ouzipistol1703]

Thanks James I have learned a lot from you I can't wait to be part of your next journey!!

[@kevinjackson9156]

Highest praise I can give you is I *NEED* to go there!

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you!

[@veragamsky1734]

Keeps me enthralled as always James and Kirsten. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@nalinisingh2684]

Excellent thank you I Love Africa Greeting from Guyana South America

[@travelartandtequila8164]

Fantastic filming - the lighting on the buffalos, the dust, close-ups, the wind - felt like we were right there!

[@JamesHendry]

Many thanks!

[@simonartley1645]

Stirring and timeless wildlife in that fine wild area .Superb photography of the time and place.Hope to return to Zimbabwe...if Zambia doesnt distract . Yes Baobab are so striking ..and sacred

[@thejerseylady1]

Thanks as always for giving us a window on your world. Hoping you have smooth travels and stay safe and well. Gloria

[@1psfinla]

Buffaloes, baobabs, birds and baboons plus lions and so much more. Spectacular photography, editing and music choices. And longer, too! It's a great start to the year. Thank you both for a wonderful episode. I can't wait for more. During that buffalo sequence I kept hoping the lions wouldn't take advantage of all that dust. I was glad they didn't! I hope you got water and fixed the tire in the next episode!

[@adristrydom2444]

Absolutely spectacular views!! Thank-you for sharing this with us!!!

[@sandrakapiyasora5198]

Thank you for showcasing our beautiful Zimbabwe, I was born and bred in Harare and never had the thought of touring the wilderness, I am challenged!

[@JamesHendry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pattygonzales9605]

A great 23 minutes and 12 seconds. Loved it. Thank you guys for sharing.

[@raould2590]

Just awesome!! Miss your humorous look at wildlife on "Wild Earth"!!!!

[@cucciecoimbra8709]

Hello James. Thank you for this. Looking forward to Mana Pools.

[@rachelbarrie5359]

Hi James and Kirsten. Happy New Year to you both and also a belated Merry Christmas. Thank you so very much for sharing your adventures with us. Greatly appreciated. From this Kiwi (New Zealander) 🇳🇿

[@ScatterlingsOfAfrica.]

This commedian is a LEGEND !! 😂

[@alexcraig8543]

Not only entertaining for the wildlife, but the comedy as well. Lol! I certainly wouldn't be lazing around on the river bank with all those prey species around (including the humans) and lions somewhere about.

[@mariannevoight3611]

Magnificent .. love the buffaloooo … looking forward to next episode 👍😃 thank you for taking us on your holiday Marianne NZ

[@deborahmercer1897]

Wow, James!!! Gorgeous and artistic video photography , humor and song……..fantastic!!!!

[@goldengirl54]

Patiently waiting 😊

[@JamesHendry]

And much appreciated

[@goldengirl54]

@@JamesHendry Love your video's, and watch them all. 💙

[@janiszeh]

I love Mana Pools, my favourite place on earth. Never been to Chitake though, so thank you for this footage, allowing me to see and feel the place !

[@JamesHendry]

Definitely give Chitake a try next time you go!

[@thepenelopejones]

Magnificent "beef" capture with all the dust kicking up almost oscuring the herd from view [nerve wracking moments with kitties potentially licking their lips!] And in spite of their bulk, quite a few noticeable ribs showing - perhaps Leo noticed and decided ribs were NOT on the menu?? Completely appreciate the crack-of-dawn efforts, exhausting but wow - amazing footage James. Now for a *double cold one*

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Another place I need to visit. Thank you for sharing James. Awesome place.

[@inomorethanu3244]

Excellent filming accompanied by a Wrex Tarr commentary

[@Mr09260]

Lilians Love Birds >> Beautiful!!!

[@lsmogal]

Some awesome shots 👏 In fact it's so good I feel like I need a bath now to get the dusty dirt off 😊

[@bushlover4268]

Stunning buffalo footage in the dust - not sure all of them in situations like this actually get to drink.

[@nancyf52]

Awesome James, I felt very thirsty after the dust show lol. Your wonderful humor and stories 💯 Thanks again, can't wait for more.

[@elly-bums3155]

This is absolutely stunning. One of your best. Love the beef bum ending.

[@lindenhardy9021]

Impangele...my favourite African bird!

[@stevekurtube]

Epic cinematography so far Mr. Hendry ! Who knew that such visual drama can be found in all that beef ? Adding Zim to our list, having enjoyed Botswana so much in Aug 2021. Hoping to head back to Africa in 2023. P.S. - the Mrs and I thoroughly enjoyed “Reggie and Me” on Audible 👍

[@JamesHendry]

Many thanks for watching and listening...we are both very grateful!

[@Charza56]

Hello from Port Elizabeth ;)

[@virst]

Always a fun and spirited ride in your imagination. Monty Python on safari!

[@karinbishop9452]

Always enjoy the humor!

[@sueb6831]

Brilliant place. One of a kind. V jealous

[@tivvstone726]

Hello james .Havnt seen you since Covid began . Nice to see your still there .How is the crew . Love your sence of humor .😊

[@lizowilliam013]

Watching those buffaloes stampeding down, it’s very clear now that Mufasa never stood a chance… sigh

[@craftystash8667]

My fav videos 😁

[@pilanesbergtrails6844]

Spectacular!!!!!

[@LegalAlien80]

Haven't been able to watch for a while. Great to be doing so now. Happy New year all. Let's hope it's a good one.

[@jophoenix3919]

Absolutly spactular!!

[@desertrose2059]

As always, I am waiting to hear the good news of your new TV series contract. These are superb and sure to get you there...

[@JamesHendry]

You and me both!

[@guylneedham]

Wonderful footage. One day I hope to see what you have seen, and to drive in a 70 series Toyota Land Cruiser in Africa.

[@OutdoorJ867]

This is great, the Buffalo coming in their thousands!

[@maxv2858]

Thank you for the fantastic entertainment! I hope you'll get a lifetime supply of Zambezi Lager for this! ;-)

[@JamesHendry]

That would be excellent

[@H_Julia]

The buffalo scenes are amazing - were you on foot in the river bed? Whn we were there it was strictly no cars in the riverbed? Amazing footage!

[@paulcrawford6111]

Loving you films James. Not only informative but portrayed in a good lighthearted manner - very often these types of youtube films are "stilted". I am heading out to SA in the next couple of months to retire and really looking forward to travelling around Southern Africa and visiting some of the wonderful sights that you have shown on your films. Can I kindly ask what set up you are using for your videos? I like the look of your rig - and although heavy looking - looks pretty flexible. Keep the films coming please.

[@4weeksleave]

Awesome video as always James!

[@mrouth5691]

I watched it yesterday then rewatched it with my mum later. Just brilliant photography. The buffaloes through the dust was magnificent!!! Loved Barry the Biker Baboon. Also mum kept cracking up with all the jokes. Looking forward to the next episodes!!! Thank you so much James and Kirsten!!

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad your mother enjoyed it too

[@handyvickers]

Nice work guys... Not sure that music is really necessary, but great footage!

[@calvinmadondo6265]

Thank you James

[@BLESSEDTOBEABLESSING]

You are an amazing story teller

[@TheRealKlinky]

This place is truly a special place. I wouldn't advise anyone to visit as I want it to be left absolutely untouched & pristine, I'm selfish like that🙈...love your videos 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottishboer3126]

😁😂😂 I hear you. Some places should stay secret

[@Themechanics1]

great job man

[@richardhyatt3238]

Love your production- what is the music in your Chitake Springs episode (first one with Lovebirds)

[@jospike1470]

Oh wow...those buff's and that dust. The Zulu name for the Natal Mahogany is...Mkhuhla, I believe. Thanks, for the wonderful footage and humorous narration

[@JamesHendry]

Yes! Thank you!

[@GetOutGO]

That buffalo sighting was stunning! Happy new year!

[@JamesHendry]

Same to you!

[@chenyaloyce5356]

Your best in photography, welcome Tanzania bwana

[@tafadzwamabuto7890]

Informative 👏🏿👏🏿

[@delsurf71]

Love the videos of your adventures.

[@ardnfast]

9:25 "...mother looking into the distance...as if she might have made some sort of error..." 😅😅😅

[@generalbevenmundida2339]

Nice video James. Can you share the name of the sound you used in the video

[@malky101]

Nice colour grading of the buffs coming down

[@np100]

Buffalo must breed frequently to keep up such huge populations.

[@deliriou599]

What is that song playing during the buffalos at the beginning? It was beautiful and a great choice for the amazing footage

[@anesumadziyire8726]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks for watching!

[@pembridgehouse]

Great video. Like your work and your singing.

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much!

[@pembridgehouse]

@@JamesHendry You're welcome!

[@ebmurphy8744]

you my friend are an International treasure - never give up, however hot it gets

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you - we will attempt to keep going despite the heat!

[@glassengraver]

Superb ♥

[@MovingPicturesAfrica]

Fantastic episode. The shots of the buffalo herd in the dust are beautiful. I've been to Mana quite a few times but never to Chitake. Do you need to walk to get the low angle shots of the spring or can you set up near the vehicle?

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks Rob! You would love Chitake. You can sit by your vehicle on top of the bank but we just found going lower down was the best for filming.

[@MovingPicturesAfrica]

@@JamesHendry yeah, most of the videos I've seen from Chitake are from the top of the bank which is not a great angle.

[@craigelsdon-dew8832]

Any chance you can post in 4K? I see you are filming in it (I think), the videography is great, would love the extra resolution for my big TV! Thanks for the amazing series!

[@JamesHendry]

Working on it!

[@craigelsdon-dew8832]

@@JamesHendry thanks James, noticed it in the most recent!

[@dinkaman2160pukka]

oh, hello old man! lol!!

[@yvo4497]

Love the mullet at 10:16 .

[@JamesHendry]

Its gorgeous