Magical Malelane | Kruger National Park

Byron takes you on a self-drive safari to Malelane Satellite Camp in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This is one of the top areas when it comes to wildlife viewing in Africa, with lions, leopards, wild dogs, hyena cubs, rhino, birds of prey and all the other favourite wildlife providing excellent sightings. Kruger saved the best for last with lions hunting warthogs!
Thank you for watching.
Website & Wildlife Prints: wildwildjourneys.com/
Malelane Satellite Camp: www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger...
Camera & Mic Equipment (not sponsored):
Canon R6
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 III
iPhone 11 Pro
Rhode VideoMic Go II
DJI Action 3
DJI Wireless Microphones

[@nerinecruywagen2008]

Another masterpiece from you,thanks Byron.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@erwinkruger-haye2698]

New to your channel….Found you through your Marakele video… Really enjoying the videos…Man, that looks like a Side striped Jackal….wow…bucket list sighting….you are 100% correct…screw the apps and sightings boards….it is all about ‘intersections’ , that anxiety of “did we go the right way?” Is all part of it…. Sometimes sitting and waiting is the best…. Being car no 74 on a lion sighting is of no interest to us…rather be alone watching the ground squirrels fighting…or getting to see the SSJ or a martial being dive bombed….. Some days you come back having seen “nothing” and exhausted….but realise there is no bad day in a park…as you light the fire and the night noises start Thanks a stack…

[@WildWildJourneys]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks so much. we definitely think in a similar way by the sounds of things… I actually happen to be in Marakele again right now and sightings have been a real struggle so far, so thanks for the timely reminder that there is no such thing as a bad day in the bush👌🏼

[@michaelflinn7784]

I never tire of watching your channel, even if it's a rewatch.... Thanks 🙏

[@WildWildJourneys]

Michael, thank you so much! Really appreciate that 🙏🏼

[@laliedutoit]

Just Fantastic!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Lalie!

[@joejames4231]

What a brilliant episode! Your cinematography and mix of music and natural sounds is top notch. You really showed what makes this SW corner of Kruger so special….great predator sightings, rhino, loads of Ellie’s, the hyena den just south of Afsaal, beautiful scenery, Biyamiti Weir, and Afsaal picnic spot…..what more could you ask for.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much, Joe. glad you enjoyed it.. Can tell you’ve spent some time there yourself! I couldn’t have asked for a better trip 👌🏼

[@superman_za]

Lets gooooo!!! Amazing work keep it up WildWild ❤

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you kind sir! 🦁 🙏🏼

[@LaurieThompson22]

Beautifully done - felt like I was there sharing it all with you. What an awesome 5 days!!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much, Laurie. It was amazing!

[@andrefouche8725]

Now that was good, more animals and birds and less talking. Thank you for sharing and I have subscribed. More please.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks for the feedback, Andre. Appreciate it

[@teratism143]

Amazing filmography - thank you so much for sharing. Kruger is amazing no matter how much or little you get to see.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much for watching. I totally agree 💯

[@michaelflinn7784]

Thanks Byron. It's always great to see and share in your adventures.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks for watching, Michael!

[@declangohre]

Great video Byron!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you!

[@jaapcornelius4903]

Could not stop watching. I enjoyed it so much!!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Jaap, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@jacowiid9876]

Simply Brilliant, Quality footage and storytelling with the most beautiful music throughout the video, top notch!! Thanks for sharing your journeys it is absolutely amazing.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks again Jaco, appreciate you watching these!

[@loksterization]

You're making me nostalgic -- I'll have to do a trip to SA and esp Kruger again sometime soon! I miss it so much.

[@WildWildJourneys]

All I can say is… do it!

[@britmontana904]

I love it wonderwel how uou filmd love it all of it😊😊😊😊❤❤

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed 🙏🏼

[@berylhiestermann206]

Wow what an eventful trip you had , awesome sightings and journey into the bush with you ❤

[@WildWildJourneys]

It was definitely one to remember!

[@christiaangriesel8486]

Absolutely awesome Byron The quality of videos you post is some of the best on KZbin You realy make the viewer feel part of the journey I loved your insight in to the sightings apps, there is nothing worse than seeing you just missed a big cat sighting so definitely going to give your advise a go even though I have been told this many times before😂 Great work on the patience with the leopard, nothing like your intuition paying off in the bush🔥

[@WildWildJourneys]

Hey Christiaan, thanks so much! 🙏🏼 awesome, definitely give it a go I’m sure you’ll find everything to be much more enjoyable 💯 Only waited about 30 mins for that leopard luckily.. quick sighting but worth it for sure! Have a good one and thanks for watching

[@nerinecruywagen2008]

Thank you for a great video and beautiful footage.😊

[@WildWildJourneys]

@@nerinecruywagen2008 thanks you for watching 🙏🏼

[@LaurelA-yd8nr]

Love these long form videos! Makes for a nice virtual escape.

[@WildWildJourneys]

I’m so glad, thanks Laurel! I guess it can be a little meditative at times 😄

[@Togos_Lyrics]

THE BEST PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!!❤❤❤

[@WildWildJourneys]

I can’t disagree!

[@KunalSingh-hw1dp]

Ur cutest ❤😊

[@louisdaubrey8330]

Incredible sightings, and camera work is fantastic. Really enjoy your content, and super happy I have come across your channel. Heading that way in Jan, and I cannot wait! Thanks Byron.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much for the awesome feedback, Louis and thanks for watching! Ooh I’m sure it’s gonna be brilliant - good luck and happy sightings 🐆

[@Mallo_Nair]

What a great video. So glad I subscribed to your channel. You are incredibly blessed to capture the ground hornbills calling out - that for me is the most peaceful calling in the bush. Unfortunately all of the meat in the park is shady, I caught travelers bug from the parks butchery meat in Punda and was bed ridden for a week. I stock up at The Good Meat & Deli in Parkmore, JHB. They're amazing and cut my meat especially for traveling. They also individually vacuum seal everything according to your storage. If you don't have a fridge freezer for the Fortuner, the Coleman 5 day cooler box works perfectly for vacuum sealed meat. It's about R1500, but you're welcome to borrow mine to test it out before buying one. Worked for me on a one week stay at Maroela before I got my National Luna Fridge/Freezer. Looking forward to more videos!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much, Mallo. I was so lucky with birds in general on this trip! I definitely think I’ll be stocking up with meat on future trips and I’ll have a look at that cooler. Thanks for the suggestions, hoping to slowly build up to having something in the fortuner along with a rooftop tent etc one day… thanks for subscribing and watching, I really appreciate it!

[@krugeradventures]

Awesome footage Byron, thank you, I’m envious of how you keep the camera so still. Look forward to more.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much! If it wasn’t for stabilizers on camera and editing it would be a different story 😆

[@monicaalberts8130]

Super video....enjoyed it very much...thanks😊

[@WildWildJourneys]

Glad you it enjoyed it, Monica and thanks for watching!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Loved it, Byron! Especially all the amazing bird footage 😃

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Villiers and thanks for watching! The birding was phenomenal on this trip 💯

[@TheSafariExpert]

@@WildWildJourneys, that martial vs hawk eagles! 🤯

[@WildWildJourneys]

@@TheSafariExpert they were relentless!

[@tasteofthebushafricanjourn8239]

Very well made video, well done! Really enjoyed it and like the natural approach... sometimes it is just so much better to find your own sightings as you are most of the time then alone with it! 🙂

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much and well said, it’s so much more rewarding in every way 💯 thanks for watching!

[@jordanmuller7711]

Cool birding and superb footage, thoroughly enjoyed watching

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much Jords! Almost time for the next adventure 👀

[@jordanmuller7711]

@@WildWildJourneys Hluhluwe loading!

[@nachimirkin1403]

Love it, amazing footage and love how u put it together 💯. Great sightings - love the 2 leopards and lion chase. Quick Q is your tent the pop up & blackout one from Decathlon, whats your thoughts on it?

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Nachi, appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching 🙏🏼 yes, it is the Quechua one from Decathlon. I’ve found it to be perfect for me and it really is quick and easy to set up and pack away. 2 people would be a bit of a squeeze though

[@nachimirkin1403]

ok got it. Thats cool, was thinking of getting it and saw you had one so thnx for the info @@WildWildJourneys

[@Ian-km7ks]

I love the African wilderness, I'm going on safari one day

[@WildWildJourneys]

I can confidently say it will be one of the best experiences!

[@blueg7y]

never dissapoints :)

[@WildWildJourneys]

Agreed! Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@ellygesthuizen1151]

What an Amazing video, your camera work is so great. When I see your videos I long to return to Africa more and more. May I ask what camera equipment you use?

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Elly! I’m using a Canon R6 and switching between 70-200 & 100-500mm lenses. The setup is working really nicely for now 💯

[@ellygesthuizen1151]

Thank you, I already was looking for an R6👍

[@ellygesthuizen1151]

I'm now looking for the Canon R6 or R7 with the Sigma 60-600mm, then I don't have to change lenses

[@WildWildJourneys]

@@ellygesthuizen1151 sounds like a good plan!

[@jdwelman5849]

Not much here not to like. Had to subscribe🔔

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much JD and welcome to the journey 👊🏼

[@user-tr3co1ct8y]

Beautiful work! (Please name the birds)

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Martie! Will give naming the birds a go in the next video 👍🏼

[@THE-GAMER345]

Hi there comments can someone tell me if I should go to crocodile river or malelane

[@WildWildJourneys]

Hi there, I don’t think you can go wrong with either and both areas are great for all kinds of game viewing etc, but I personally prefer Malelane…

[@LiannaStassen]

Skukuza butchery kuduwors, shame on u😮😢

[@WildWildJourneys]

Lesson learned. Dried fruit and rusks it was 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Install a proper bullbar not n nudge bar not a nudge bar they are rubbish they do nothing