My first big mistake | Nearly ended my Africa trip

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Well done Nick for sharing so we can all learn. We’ve all made mistakes and I think you were just unlucky. Keep safe mate and all the best.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Bruce. Definitely not the type of video I want to be making, but we learn and move on. Staying positive, still a long way to go🙂 Keep weel & be safe!

[@karelontour535]

I love the no bullshit approach to your video's. Im planning a similar adventure. Love the straight up commentary it's appreciated.

[@movingforward.6221]

New subscribe from north of Namibia 🇳🇦 you’re representing Africa in a good way I love it..

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks so much for the sub & support👍🙂 trying my best, hopefully I can do my bit to change the perceptions about Africa

[@movingforward.6221]

@@NickfrNamibia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥

[@bertusgeustyn1113]

Thanks for sharing Nick. Awesome to see that it didn't kill your adverterous spirit and that the other side of this misfortune looks great. All the best forward.🙏👍😀🙌

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Bertus👍😁 took a while to recover myself as well, but Im back to my old self and ready to do Africa💪

[@NickfrNamibia]

@matopi but I don't own a boat... But more seriously yes, water must be respected when entered by car

[@garthjulius7151]

Appreciate your honest feedback on your experience, def lessons learnt. Love the channel!!

[@NickfrNamibia]

Pleasure Garth & thanks for watching

[@78alexf1rst]

Lol Nick glad you can still see the funny side of things 😆 Glad you are back in business!! Ons hou jou dop ou maat 💪🏼

[@NickfrNamibia]

😂😂😂 Just glad it all worked out ok in the end

[@luckymulenamaswe4653]

Thanx for meeting you @ Katima tyre shop

[@NickfrNamibia]

Nice to meet you man :) Ask the boss and next time we can do a video

[@LusepoAdmire]

Keep it up broh

[@maxlodewyk_na]

Glad to hear both yourself and Frank are fine.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Max🙂

[@stuartrollings602]

Thanks Nick- I am new to your videos but have a lot of off road experience and have been to Namibia Five times on hunting trips so have been in some unusual spots across your beautiful country. I am fascinated by your trip and look forward to further episodes. Take care and Baie dankie! (Excuse spelling )

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks for following along Stuart. Altyd n plesier🙂

[@eveningstar1]

Glad you were safe! Thanks for sharing.

[@NickfrNamibia]

thanks, it was a hectic day😬

[@NickfrNamibia]

In this video I call BS on the rule of thumb “if you can walk it, you can drive it”. I should have explained more why I say so. Instead of having a rule that overrides one’s own gut feeling, it would be better to assess each situation within its context. Instead of applying a rule of thumb, rather do your own assessment. What does the obstacle look like? Am I familiar with the area/conditions? What are the risks? What is my experience? How familiar am I with the vehicle I am driving? Is assistance available if I get stuck? and after all of that what does your gut tell you? Your opinion?

[@migaventer3262]

Lol but glad you can continue with the adventure ..looking forward to the Zambia trip :)

[@NickfrNamibia]

Yes it is lol now😅 only 2 more weeks and I'll be in Zambia🥳

[@user-mt1iv5ev1z]

😂😂Dude ur next trip am with you

[@africalisa]

Ahh Nick, such bad luck. And Himba are probably a lot wiser than us westerners!! Meaning european westerners.... Happy you and all your beautiful stuff survived everything

[@NickfrNamibia]

thanks Lis, really glad we survived🙂

[@broadriveroverlanding3598]

Glad safe and Frank ultimately ok!!!!

[@NickfrNamibia]

Dankie julle. This reminds me of your situation where you should listen to your wife😅 maybe if i wasn't alone🙈#menshouldntbeleftalone

[@nickbailey9038]

glad you made it out relatively unscathed!

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Nick!

[@parksandfields789]

Super keen to watch Khaudum. Going to be there in 4 weeks. Solo 🤦‍♂️

[@NickfrNamibia]

Quick calculation, I'll probably be there the week before you

[@sunshinemotanyane6359]

New subscriber hear.love all the videos

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thank you🙂

[@papiasnjobvu4903]

You are very strong dear

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks🙂

[@deriusnorris4463]

Duude...1st rule Listen to your gut... So glad you and Frank are good to continue. No judgement I am not in your shoes... Another story for the camp fire. Your attitude rocks even though I am sure you get rather %*-+*-%#@#&$#... Keep safe Boet. Onwards and upwards.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks man, appreciate the support. But yeah annoyed that I basically convinced myself to go against my gut. At least it ended well. Good lesson to learn early on and in the "safety of my own backyard"

[@dinkaman2160pukka]

nice! good to know it was not that bad (life)! Some observations - your truck is too heavy, that big chunky bumper in my books is a no! That on its own probably weighs 50kg plus the rear, thats about 100kg with the tires on it! Your diff clearance on this hiluxes is not that great, hence, probably some part of the lower ball joint caught on a stone, your momentum was probably too slow...........just observations. I would suggest to reduce weight as much as u can.

[@NickfrNamibia]

Thanks Dinka. Definitely planning to change the tyres for lighter ones as soon as these are finished. And the new rear bumper is as light as it can be. Im going to weigh it while im in Whk, will give some feedback

[@dinkaman2160pukka]

@@NickfrNamibia and most of all, dont make the crossing if u r not happy with it :)

[@iradyachenko1469]

hello! i am trying to make a plan trip in Namibia/botswana. I was thinking to start a trip in Zimbabwe, go to Botswana, rent a car and go to Namibia. do you know how better can I make it? and I heard, if I rent a car in botswana is cheaper than in Namibia. I will be happy to get your help! Ira -

[@NickfrNamibia]

HI. Not sure why you want to start in Zim? Namibia would be much easier to start, things are just more organised. Then work your way to Zim, but it all depends on your situation. Yes prices are better, but you'll need a company that allows you to rent in Zim and drop the car off in Namibia, or will you return to Zim?

[@iradyachenko1469]

​@@NickfrNamibia due to the flights. we are getting a better offer for flying into zimbabwe, rather than botswana&namibia. So we thought, of going from Zimb to Botswana. rent a car in botswana and go to namibia. Ending a trip Grootfontein to Bagani, to Okavango Delta, to Chobe. Leave a car somewhere near to Chobe (Kasane)... Someone told us, its cheaper to rent a car in Botswana, rather than Namibia. and also if you rent a car in Namibia and leave it in Botswana, they will charge a really big ammount of money... so we thought, that we could rent it in Botswana, and return to Botswana. Do you have any idea from where I can a rent a car?

[@NickfrNamibia]

@@iradyachenko1469 oh ok i see, if its flights then it makes sense. Yes will be much easier if you rent and return in the same country. The most common company is Bushlore.com , very good, have a look at their pricing online and see what you think?

[@iradyachenko1469]

@@NickfrNamibia thank you 😊 I will check them ! Thank you ☺️☺️☺️