A Safari In The Okavango Delta, Botswana!

[@bodilyc]

The car issues are all part of the challenge and excitement and are what will make this trip so memorable. When things go so smoothly and just as planned it lacks the creativity, innovation and spontaneity that problem solving brings to the table. These are the things that make life so gloriously beautiful! Ride on Pumba!

[@NicoleEddy1]

Exactly, and considering we're currently in Kenya and have had little problems on terrible roads, this car has been incredible :)

[@thelostheroine514]

That boat ride was just breathtaking

[@alinaigrad]

Well done, Nicole. Good job in rolling with the punches. The unforeseen problems are for sure a big part of this adventure.

[@laurie6853]

Great video Nicole. I never get tired of seeing all the animal, especially the "ellies". Thanks so much for sharing.

[@JamesWoodTN]

What fun it is to watch these videos! Those elephants were cool. trumpeting and happy at the water hole. You both look so good for having traveled so far. Ben is looking very adventuresome. Cheers!

[@NorCalTravelBug]

Just BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing your amazing wildlife adventure!!!!!! The elephants were fantastic! What a moment of a lifetime! xo Love from Northern California!

[@NicoleEddy1]

NorCal Travel Bug Thank you for watching :) x

[@TheColeLee]

The elephants were so amazing!

[@jessicarossman2966]

That boat ride was stunning. It makes me want to go there!

[@Jake-lz7ze]

All those elephants 🐘 😮 this trip gets more and more amazing!!!

[@TheColeLee]

Probs my favourite part! siiiick

[@himanshuvardhan7882]

It's so peaceful to watch you and ben

[@BumbleBeeBeeRock]

Himanshu Vardhan true !!

[@nicolejupiter6622]

There was a movie made about the book also called "I Dreamed of Africa". It's really good. One of the first movies I ever remember really loving 😊

[@acemakerjay]

A little late to the party, my wife's Sony A5100 lens also broke. Now she is looking at a Canon M6, has everything she wants. External mic is what is most important. Love the Vlog.

[@JefferyRThomas]

Your music selections always set the mood. Such great choices. Hate that you have sound issues but love that you are soldiering forward with the vlogs anyway... trooper. Well done you

[@lsmeteor4652]

Nicole, you're a real trooper. Filming with your phone and still turning out gorgeous pictures.

[@MrRyanEdwards]

It's so great to watch both yours & Ben's perspective on the trip!

[@MarkEnsbeyMPR]

Loving all your adventures, the wildlife your seeing is amazing, the animals too 😂😂

[@Mican945]

3:04 elephants crossing the road, amazing! :D

[@gregvierra6141]

Peaceful! The perfect description of this vlog. How long was the boat ride? The elephants at the pool were wonderful to watch. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.

[@febz7958]

That boattrip was insanely beautiful!!

[@MissMellyVee]

Nicole, absolutely gorgeous vision!!!! Those elephants were incredible! thank you for such wonderful footage....

[@NicoleEddy1]

Miss Melly Vee thank you for watching :) x

[@nellennatea]

Awesome video. I made a note of the book you recommend. Sounds great. Loved the Elephants. I remember feeding Elephants at a place called Woburn Abbey. They gave me a bucket of apples to give to this big African Elephant. I was scared at first that his big mouth what take my hand off but he takes it from you with his trunk. It was awesome. He was awesome.

[@darleneburnell2912]

OMG,,, that sunset thru the boat ride was gorgeous, and of course I love your music!! : ) #keeprockinitNicole

[@magicnik8881]

Thank you both so much for showing these Trips-in-the-mind every couple days! :D

[@thetrailwalkers]

Love your traveling vlogs. Feels like I am out there experiencing the same thing!

[@luisav4684]

Nicole thanks for the video. You,Ben, Pumba and Nigel are fantastic! I love your work and Africa! Can't wait for Kenya!

[@NicoleEddy1]

Haha, I love that you mentioned old Nigel :) thanks for watching!

[@liamoconnor6914]

Awesome vlog again mate! Love watching your style evolve 👌🏻 respect from Australia!! 🤘🏻🇦🇺

[@NicoleEddy1]

Thanks Liam :) Appreciate it!

[@Barry_Fink]

Loving the vlogs Nicole and your pictures on the gram! Serious fomo! Keep up the amazing work!

[@zeromiles2empty]

Well done! That boat ride looked sick!

[@elizabethfoden1543]

Loved the music with this and the animals in their natural habitat for some reason made me so emotional. Don't stop doing this on the phone or camera doesn't matter me the final product works. Can you put together a Spotify playlist from your travels ?

[@Seamemaria]

uau love it! Deep in the wild with no one in sight, that is amazing

[@TheColeLee]

Nice one, Looking forward to more from you! 🤘🏽

[@NicoleEddy1]

The Cole Lee thanks Cole :)

[@lifeasithappens5188]

Wonderful video. you guys look so relaxed despite little car technicalities. You should be able to get Sony lens in Kenya. Looking forward to the next bit of sunshine...

[@eleanoroflynn1438]

That sunsett! Another great vlog :)

[@isabelladalum2819]

You should read some Karen Blixen "The African Farm" I think you might like it. That boat ride looked absolutely magical! Another amazing vlog.

[@OllyBaldwin1978]

Another beautiful vlog! Keep them coming guys

[@jodiipodiigames]

You guys are making me want to visit Africa so badly! The animals are just magical 😍

[@xHbeachx]

Jodi's Expat Life I went to SA last year because of these two.... completely stole my heart!! www.byharrison.com

[@jodiipodiigames]

Harrison Beach Amazing!

[@JessicaLaLuna]

Loving the Botswana footage. It's honestly a shame that it's so close to home and I haven't been there yet! Can't wait to see the rest of your trip!

[@NicoleEddy1]

Jessica LaLuna That's exactly what I thought as well...how have I not done the Delta before?!

[@susanwoodley8171]

that sunset boat ride though!!

[@SuperMemorykeeper]

Gosh you look fab Nicole. Inspiring vlog, I wanna get out there and explore!

[@carlanderson8049]

Awesome vid Nicole!

[@cactustweeter2890]

Great vlog. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffreyrose46]

Epic Elephants oh and the video as well 🐘🐘🐘🐗🐗🐗🐦🐦🐦🐯🐯🐯😀☺😝

[@joseperez-cl8jk]

Hi Nicole and Mr Ben so so nice thanks Be safe

[@madlydesignco]

It's still pretty awesome what you have been able to do with the iphone 🤙🏼

[@artsylor]

Still a greaaaat video even tho you filmed it on your phone. Good job Nicole !

[@NicoleEddy1]

Lorie thank you :) x

[@paolapernia]

Living the dream😻😻

[@Robert-yv8ie]

you look espacially beautiful in the beginning. great vlog as always! :)

[@nnvlogs5027]

Awesome video

[@thegrindtopar]

Awesome vlog as always Nicole! What tips can you give on vlogging with the iPhone 7 Plus (you use that one right?)? I only have my iPhone 7 Plus and I want to start vlogging again after a long hiatus.

[@taffy3857]

When you get to hear Ben's South Gate joke in 2 vlogs 👌😂

[@BrockInTheWorld]

Gotta have the Haynes book 👍

[@ukrenz]

Nice video Nichole

[@JonoTaku]

Cute little vlogzi.

[@cleroyster2610]

wonderful stuff.....maybe show a map at the start...to show us where you are in Africa.

[@inkybluecompanionanimalres7795]

You two are so beautiful together

[@debsyreeves4253]

It's a Landy, give her a break lol.... My late fathers was always up on jack stands :D I know it's inconvenient but look at your surrounding.... Not like your stuck in middle of london lol, enjoy the trip both of you :D It's an ADVENTURE :D :D

[@NicoleEddy1]

Debsy Reeves Haha, exactly :) She's got us far & got us there well. Thanks for the comment :)

[@TheEarnit3]

The I Dreamed of Africa book was turned into a movie many years ago. African scenery was very sparse in the movie, which mostly focused on the family story.

[@mike5058]

I've been a mechanic for 30 years and I really need a vacation - I don't take up much space and can be quiet like a church mouse....just saying ;-)

[@NicoleEddy1]

mike5058 Haha, well that's pretty tempting!

[@eblalgen]

Nicole Eddy exactly what you need on Pumba road trips. Make friends with a mechanic.

[@kimicollier9846]

ufga Defender,, i had mine for seven months... eventually swapped it for a Land Cruiser,

[@jeandelaharpe4222]

The ever reliable Land Rover Defender.

[@NicoleEddy1]

Jean De la Harpe Ah, but the adventures to come :) Just you wait until you see where this car has taken us!

[@jeandelaharpe4222]

Nicole Eddy No denying that it's one of the best off-road/adventure vehicles out there, just hope it stays intact till you guys get back to Cape Town. But safe travels, en geniet hom ; ) And keep up the great Videos!

[@sabinaf5584]

Watching those elephants made me wanna shapeshift into Bear Grylls and squeeze some drinking water from the elephant poop... Yup.

[@NicoleEddy1]

Sabina F Haha, it would make for a good vlog!

[@samiam247]

Nicole, have you read West With The Night by Beryl Markham ?

[@NicoleEddy1]

sam iam I haven't, I'll look into it for sure :)

[@LivingDownUnder]

The Canon G7X MII is the better camera over the Sony anyway in terms of picture stabilisation and clarity. Just hasn't got the lenses... I'm totally happy with the Canon and use it for all my new videos. This car though... :(

[@NicoleEddy1]

The car has been awesome, it was a simple problem with a simple solution. I like the Canon, however I just don't enjoy the slow zoom & non-interchangeable lenses :)

[@chrisgillingham1830]

Ben looks more like Jeremy Loops every day, with the Man Bun. A Brother from Another Mother.

[@emmc9437]

Nice videos, but can we have more scenery/landscape/wildlife?

[@NicoleEddy1]

I'm trying to film as much as I can on the iPhone, however the wildlife aren't just chilling everywhere, especially when you're on an island. Unfortunately, I can't please everyone, so I'm trying my best to get a balance, especially when not much wildlife is seen. Plenty of wildlife to come from Tanzania and Kenya though.

[@WorldandSumeet]

Nice phone cinematography. And good subtitles work in beginning. I know it's quite boring.

[@TheColeLee]

Nicole is dedicated hey!

[@moby74]

1) Never sell Pumba!! 2) Keep on vlogging (even on your mobile). 3) Gareth Southgate rules!!

[@NicoleEddy1]

Mohsein Sani Your comment is exactly what I needed right now. I was getting a little sick of people giving us advice from behind their keyboard on what car we should be driving or what I should be filming on...the internet hey! But thank you :) x

[@TomHofmann]

Get rid of that Landrover and buy a Landcruiser Troopy ... you'll never look back.

[@NicoleEddy1]

Thomas Hofmann We've made it up to Kenya with very few problems, I think everyone is quick to forget the magnitude of the trip & the bad quality of the roads that we have driven, yet you guys love to cling onto when the car has a problem, especially something as small as this one :)

[@interdec]

Failed alternator front bearing on a reasonably new alternator suggests that the drive belt was set too tight, another sign of a poor mechanic!

[@NicoleEddy1]

Pretty much, waiting to find a decent mechanic in Cape Town who doesn't rinse us for crap work!

[@NicoleEddy1]

No, it was overtightened by a previous mechanic.

[@ViDiaz]

Well, I can say the alternator is fixed to the engine, and the V-belt pressure is commanded by a tensor and a spring, so its difficult to over tight the bearing... I only can say bearings will fail when you are not expecting it and that sucks yeah, but machines are machines and will fail wherever you are.... Totally normal.

[@interdec]

Victor Diaz Well, if I remember correctly, there is no tensioner on that engine, and the belt tension is set by the positioning of the alternator, so it's likely that it was too tight, because it only lasted a few thousand k's.

[@twelge15]

Bearings are going on a brand new alternator? That's rediculous.

[@McNulty030]

epic

[@Mican945]

4:09 that's why I'm scared of elephants

[@hadhodwarax]

Why doesn't he just replace the whole part instead of just a nut or a bearing every time?

[@NicoleEddy1]

kyler edwards we did replace the whole thing.

[@hadhodwarax]

Nicole Eddy yeah I realized that after reading another comment, devour is after him hard!

[@meanjoegreen4925]

LMFAO ok mr bebby whats up with the CASEY hairdo? you look weird /i dont know what else to say on here & be nice

[@garnel66]

You guys are so behind with your blogs:-( Even booker posted up before you:-(

[@NicoleEddy1]

Gary Nelson You do realize we are in some of the most remote locations for majority of the trip right? With internet not fast enough to upload & certainly no wifi.

[@zeballos5757]

Nicole Eddy these people are a bit much aren't they? Most of them wouldn't last a week on this trip. Can't believe there are some people bitchin on here about the quality etc. At this point they're lucky to be getting anything for vlogs. Lol. More happy trails to you :)