Overlanding BOTSWANA | Nxai Pans & the Tuli Wilderness | An Adventure you have to do | Ep2

Overlanding BOTSWANA Wild encounters in the Nxai Pans National Park & the Tuli Wilderness Reserve. This is an Adventure you have to do.
Botswana is adventure, for any overlanding enthusiast, and one place I find myself coming back to over and over again, is the Nxai Pans area, where we explore the South Camp area, and the spiritual place that is Baines Baobabs.
Overlanding in Botswana, and adventure traveling in the month of February to the Nxai Pan area is HOT, and I can't emphasis enough, that, this area is the furnace of Botswana, on account of the white reflective ancient Makgadikgadi lake bed sands. But, ol Ed and I pack up and make this 18 day adventure one to remember.
We visit, South Camp, Nxai Pans and make camp at campsite number 8, we make a stop at campsite number 2 at the infamous Baines Baobabs, and finally, we make it to the Mohave campsite in the Tuli Wilderness Reserve, Botswana's best kept secret.
What an offroad adventure expedition, and a big shout out to the ‪@EpicAfrica‬ and both Stewart and Julie from the Tuli wilderness Reserve.
This adventure supported by Lacie, Indeflate, and Cross Country Insurance from the financial consultants Netsure.
Thank you to:
My mate Ed for helping out with shots and filming. What a trip legend.
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[@TomorrowFarm13]

I recognised Joe's voice. Joe Mazibede. He is a cyclist, Cape Argus and an amazing birder. He learnt English from his Newmans bird Book af a Tracker and quickly became a top Mashatu Guide. I worked with him in 1991/92

[@walkerbay6373]

Top line production. The best yet! Enormous amount of work went into shooting and editing this video. Your passion for Botswana is reflected in every clip.

[@bevanpope7924]

Top Lion .. production.

[@mooketsimotswasele9095]

Another epic travel,,,, shout to you Ryan and Eddie🤗

[@madhusudanannadana6773]

Great Video and Tuli reminds me of my own place here in India with elephants, striped Hyena, leopards, sloth bear, wild dogs, Gaur or wild cattle and the majestic and greatest of all cats the Tiger. Thanks for a wonderful video.

[@bothwellnyamhondera948]

That close encounter with the elephant at the water hole must made your adrenaline rush like space shuttle😜

[@followtheleopard]

Stunning video & wildlife filming, a joy to watch 👏👏👫🐆

[@malcolmbrierley9791]

Aish I've truly enjoyed watching your footage and long to go back to Africa place of my birth, fantastic stuff guys

[@siphosibiya4472]

A truly wonderful experience. Anyone going to Botswana must be prepared for the heat

[@steph9445]

Great show! One thing I’ve noticed is that there is always “epic” music playing during the many b-roll sections.. id personally love to hear the natural sounds of the bush instead.

[@karanjhajj508]

Wife and I got the camp site right next to the ablution at South Camp last September, parked between the trees because the elephants were walking on either side of the site for 2 days straight - a dream.

[@karanjhajj508]

Haha we also got visited by the bees at Campsite 2

[@fayzalv]

Nice shoes. Lucky they weren’t lost in the pan😊

[@robertmoshobane1649]

A great episode! Loved and enjoyed it so much. Thank you!

[@joshuagxekwa]

Can't wait for the next episode 🎉😅😊

[@freemanndhlovu4370]

The length of the video is so amazing but seemed to short though cos it's quiet a magic still wanted to see more, this is true adventure man keep the great job up Ryan i real enjoyed 😉

[@awamin32]

HI Ryan, the shooting and editing of the video is very high quality image. This emphasizes the beauty of Africa. Thanks Top line production for those beautiful videos.

[@wbrianna27]

Ryan, I always anticipate your videos! Worth waiting for indeed Your footage, commentary and zest for life are so thoroughly entertaining. Hurry up though for more episodes.. Come on win the lotto and do one every day 😂

[@louisedickinson8883]

Fantastic, here in the UK, we can only dream of such adventures and you guys bring it all home to us. Thank you so much.

[@a-jay1203]

Yaaas Ryan 🔥🔥

[@TomorrowFarm13]

The 4 main Dudes were Shepherd Poley, head ranger, Joe, Fish Malai and Pax

[@sm5970]

Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹.

[@philiplogue2344]

Thank you so much Ryan for sharing this stunning video. Sitting here in the warm and sunny UK I can’t quite get my head around the temperatures you describe or driving around the bush in an open-topped vehicle with all that amazing wildlife so close. Thank you again. Keep safe. Philip.

[@tonicmatsetela7614]

Nice content Ryan 🤙... It's a great back up...to the back up...for the back up😅😂😂😂

[@bothwellnyamhondera948]

Brilliant Video there Ryan. Well done❤

[@african7498]

Great video - thanks for sharing. There is another site at Thulamela in KNP - all fit in with Great Zim Ruins. Thulamela is a must visit when next in northern part of KNP.

[@Simba_Ke]

Absolutely Stunning Mama Africa! Thanks Ryan & Ed - you're Absolute Legends!

[@suesanders263]

Absolutely brilliant video. I really like how long your videos are, as never want them to end. Thank you

[@jamesnegus9798]

Great video as always, thanks! I was in Nxai Pan in 2016. Super hot then too. Cheetah was the highlight

[@mikefoster8506]

Brilliant production, Ryan!! Well done, you and Ed make a great team.

[@karlharper2715]

Cracking video Ryan which we have thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish . Karl & Alison

[@shaunmoller2997]

My favourite KZbin channel and it is (4x4 ventures) Ryan keep you on the edge of your seat have learn so much from him and Ed and Christof. The Ranger is a beast Ryan, animal sighting epic the Ellie welcome out of this world. Camping wow and the lions calling during the night epic brother.Botswana on my bucket list

[@eddiemiekop4006]

Hey Ryan, great video. Hope to see you one day in Maun

[@daniebenade]

Awesome work Ryan.

[@ghostsfsa942]

Yet another awesome episode Ryan. Your 2.2 Ranger looks fantastic, where everyone else plays it safe with Toyota's.... Rangers lead the way 😀, your truck stands head and shoulders above the rest. Looking forward to the next episode boet.

[@bobjackson992]

it seems hot. very hot. I appreciate it.

[@rosswilliamson7277]

Thanks Ryan, excellent footage and production. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Ross much appreciated legend 🤙

[@AidanRIR]

Fantastic episode as always Ryan! Great story telling and production. Thanks so much for sharing, keep well and safe travels further 🇿🇦🍻

[@a-jay1203]

The intro is always amazing! Thanks for making unique and personalised to each video ✨

[@JohandeBeer-eo7sl]

What an incredible and epic adventure to Botswana again... Always love your passion for this magical place. Maybe you Chris and Ed must plan more trips with Epic Africa... That would be awesome

[@tlotlosenai7304]

Don't leave me, take me witchu

[@fortheexperiencechannel]

Great video. Looks amazing.

[@GetOutGO]

Great ep as usual mate!

[@aadildhooma6689]

Awesome content Love it Keep them coming 😂

[@bevanpope7924]

Making a “B-lion” for the pans…

[@ingoeggers8356]

Hey Ryan, with this video you have really exceeded anything in the past. The incredible sightings, the banter between mates about birding (not bird-watching) - the quality of videography and editing is extremely high here. I just have ONE complaint : I wasn't there with you guys! Thank you very much for sharing, my biggest item in my bucket list : a Botswana trip with you guys. The things that dreams are made of. Keep up the good stuff!

[@CharelFaurie]

Lekker Ryan. Hopefully we'll see each other soon again for that 1 beer!

[@SizweMajola]

When the opening sequence kicks in . . . 🕺

[@alanzdyb2337]

Love the videos. I was wondering if you could do a full production gear list? cameras, mics, drone etc. Would be massively appreciated!

[@coadyg]

Another great video Ryan. You and Ed make a great team and present great content. Maybe you need to move the batteries inside the air conditioned cab or divert a pipe from cab to battery case. Whatever you do don't charge lithium below 0 deg otherwise you will do irreparable damage.

[@randygaingob7172]

From 🇳🇦👌

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

Absolutely epic trip Ryan! Hope to catch you guys out on the trails one of these days. 👍🏼

[@ephraimmoeng-pq2xi]

Good day. Thanks for bringing the wild to us through your episode. I'm watching here in Botswana at Serowe. I really enjoyed and that heat did not have mercy on you😅. I once saw you in one of your videos I can't remember which one with one gentleman who offers 4x4 training...... Is it a long course or even if I can visit my brother that side for 2 weeks I can enroll or if you have any info about it.......cheers

[@nealfarrell]

Phenomenal production! Thank you, Ryan. Tuli is now on our 2024 itinerary.

[@alannewstead1332]

Another great trip and video. Thanks for sharing as always.

[@rahulpr5270]

amazing overlanding video. I love Africa. So this video is so special for me, your videography and editing skills are highly appreciable. Keep going. All the best, From Kerala, India

[@ZARRugby]

Watched last night. Fantastic trip and what an adventure.

[@abdikadirJamaame]

Great episode I enjoyed watching from Somalia 🇸🇴

[@manolisemmanouilidis2258]

Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@wesselbotha3928]

Just came back from the Tuli block, what a place! Great episode mate!

[@doug729]

Beautiful. Makes us want to see more of Botswana. Great sightings, but brown hyena, wow. I get a little lift when I see my name at the end. Makes us fel part of things. You, Ed, Chris and Bruce have inspired us to get back to Africa after a 4 year absence. You said the lithium battery wasn't working well in the heat, well as a Canadian, I can tell you, they don't work well in extreme cold either.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hey Doug, thank you mate. I really appreciate your comment. And yes, wish we could do more for you than just a name at the end. We will get there legend. Yes, lithium . . . a bit of a revolutionary conundrum that I’m sure will advance. I saw somewhere that sodium-ion batteries have made a revolutionary turn, with future forecasts looking good. Maybe better things to come. I’m not unhappy with lithium, my end result was to purchase another 108 amp/hr, and this seems to be the solve between a balanced useage and charging state for my useage. Magic

[@doug729]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica if we make it to South Africa in September/October, I'll buy you and the boys a beer in Joburg

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Sounds good Doug, and I hope we are around at that point. No plans as yet for that time, but, keep in touch and we’d be happy to grab one with you. Have a good one

[@TawandaKachamaedza-gj6kw]

Nice content Ryan🤙🤙 thanks so much keep up the good work

[@mineshkotak5829]

Hey Ryan, This video is absolutely fantastic.. Thank you for sharing such amazing content. The incredible sightings of all the wildlife must have been truely epic. As a person who is from Kenya and how lives in the UK i can only dream of such adventures. Yours and Eds amazing content really touches my heart in all your videos.. thank you so much.

[@rhodesia1578]

Excellent episode as always Ryan .. I follow all your blogs .. fantastic sightings .. the weapon Joe was carrying would probably be a .375 cal. That’s the minimum calibre a guide is permitted to carry in areas where there is members of the big-5 ! Keep these series coming .. much appreciated to you and Ed ! Go well ! 🙏🏻

[@haroldtonydube4566]

This is brilliant my man. BW doesn't disappoint. Great work bro🙏🙏🤞👌👌

[@pauljansen6650]

140k kms is a lot less than I thought you would've racked up. Great video

[@maryrowe506]

Well done! I visited Nxai in December, so it’s nice to see the seasonal differences. Sorry about the heat.

[@EvertKleynhans-ve1fx]

Ausum adventure...thanks for doing what you're doing..we enjoy it with you guys..

[@lyle1234de]

Thanks Ryan , appreciate the beautiful content

[@shathaniketogetswe4271]

The Motloutse River, its the same one you cross before you reach Tonota that had the top washed away a few years back, is that not Solomon's wall?

[@foxxx555666]

Great video,love the content . What headlamp are you using?

[@kylestuart7516]

Hi Ryan how do I join on one of your trips😅.. amazing adventures

[@Goose_JB74]

But i love the video’s, thanks again for the upload. On the Lithium batteries maybe try keep them cooler to help the charges

[@dumanimjo609]

FINALLY! I almost thought you'd left KZbin or something 😥

[@naledindubiwa706]

Catching up with my favorite channel ❤

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Naledi, glad you are enjoying the show and you are now my favourite supporter. Keep well legend 🤙

[@grahamrobertson8254]

Awesome as always. Thank you. What was the weather like though, was it hot? You didn’t mention that 😜

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂😂 really chuffed the message came through for you there Graham.

[@gravedigger9313]

Tuli is right next to mapangubwe Game goes back and forth

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Yes, you are correct. Well done

[@4wdadventureoz]

Stunning and absolutely magic episode, how hot was it Ryan?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂 hot as hell

[@4wdadventureoz]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica can you get sirocco fans over in SA? I have one in my Quick Pitch RTT and it is brilliant when the nights are hot.

[@paulsmit8147]

Flipping Magic 🤙 My Man You do this trip, but you can't afford new glasses, i SEE what you did there, Priorities 😁

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂😂😂 glasses are now sorted, but trips must come first. 👌 Thanks Paul

[@drup2013]

Great production 👌 Been to Nxai many but never been to the Tuli. Do you mind sharing their contacts! Looks like an absolute jewel of a place.. ❤️❤️

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you. ???? I put the contact details on the video?

[@estellevandyk7813]

I love all your videos, especially those from Botswana. Love elephants and all animals. Have you ever been to Senyati camp?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi, yes, I have been to Senyati.

[@devon1333]

Hey Ryan, got to just say that your’s and Ed’s videos really have inspired me to get out there and see more of Southern Africa. To the point where I’m planning a trip myself up into Zim and a small bit of Botswana at the end of the year. Keep it up! Loving your work!

[@louisknipe3679]

Hi Ryan, you 2 really go well together! Always nice to view your uploads. This one particularly good - well done!! Question - why do you run the fridge off inverter (220v) instead of the regular 12v?? (I have found on my National Luna 80L, efficiency barely visible between 12v and 220v.)

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi thanks, in the first episode to this series I mentioned I ran into electrical issues. So I had to make a plan to run the fridge as the connector broke between main system. Thanks mate

[@louisknipe3679]

Ok that makes sense - boer maak maar 'n plan !

[@stevedominic]

Hi Ryan, great video, really enjoyed it and very informative. I've been to Nxai Pan twice before but do not recollect there being a waterhole right by the South Camp entrance. Can you please confirm its location in relation to south camp.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Steve, it appeared to be a man made dig site that had filled up with water. Maybe 800m from the South Camp gate

[@stevedominic]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Thanks Ryan, appreciate the information. Wasn't there on my last visit, that is why I was intrigued.

[@CharlesJHin]

Awesome video. What do you call that gas device you use to start the fire? I wonder if you get them in Australia?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

It’s called a fire stick here in South Africa. Works like a beast

[@user-yo1ig9vq3g]

You are the man Ryan ! Remarkable videos, what are the songs on your intros ?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Songs are from artlist.io Paid subscription and there are too many to remember legend 🤙

[@user-yo1ig9vq3g]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica I appreciate the response !!! Respect and much love Man.......

[@user-yo1ig9vq3g]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Hey Ryan , what is the advantage and disadvantages of a land cruiser , petrol verses diesel, for an African safari, and if the conversation is viable or not, to convert it to diesel. I want to thank you in advance for stealing ur time!

[@tlotlosenai7304]

You pronounce the locations well mate

[@nolavout9094]

Excellent stuff as per usual, is Edd doing a video as well, he usually follows yours? How come it's so hot , in Zambia the suicide heat month is November, not Feb?l

[@nolavout9094]

Actually October not nov!!!!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Nola, we were in Botswana during the month of Feb / March.

[@nolavout9094]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica I get the feeling the seasons have drastically changed since the 70s, in Zambia rains always started 5th November every year, bonfire night, this cooled things down till about Feb, March, April, May chilly nights, warm days, June, July, August, hot but pleasant, September, October especially mad hot, horrible!!! Looking at videos from over there seems a lot wetter now as well, we never had grey skies, thunderstorm then sun came out, what happened???

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Nice work, What month is this?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

It says in the beginning of the episode. Travelled in March 2022

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica tnx (sorry for some reason the clip started playing after that first frame that said filmed in Feb)

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thanks mate. If you are worried about the wetness on the pans, then remember that March is a month advised not to be in the pans. I think we were lucky as water was supposed to be on the Nxai Pans. Have a good one legend

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica tnx - my plan is to be in Namibia around May

[@khwaiandlouie7293]

Sorry what was the name of the river to do with elephants ..I’m curious tlou is the usual word for elephant but Tswana does have different pronunciation so I’m wondering if it’s a different one that I’m ignorant in

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

I think the river is called the Motloutse river??

[@khwaiandlouie7293]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica I grew up in Botswana and I love watching you go there .. I asked some friends about the name and I found out some interesting stuff I would like to share ( they know a lot about history etc lol) Matlolo-a-tsie (Crossing of Locust) evolved into Motloutse over time.. I wasn’t trying to correct you but I love discovering new stuff and originally I got the name wrong hence why I asked Curious if anyone knows of when it changed if it actually did …. Maybe my friends have it wrong … I love a mystery

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you for sharing. No worries, I am also a big fan of the history of these places. Really appreciate your feedback on this one.

[@nellamarkides]

An amazing trip with fantastic game photography. An absolute pleasure to view. Thank you.

[@travelcrab]

Why you never vist Hwange NP.any special reasons

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

I have visited Hwange. Explore the channel legend, plenty to watch 🤙