Overlanding Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Fuel, Fires & Felines | Episode 4

With months of planning and 1000's of kilometres apart 4 KZbinrs decided to go on a journey together into one of the remotest regions in Africa, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). Not only did we enter the CKGR, but we transversed it's great plains from North to South. A journey that took us 12 days to complete with plenty of challenges in the way. From rain, to capturing wildlife at it's very best in terms of kills, punctures and far far too many snakes, it was an adventure second to none.
Our final part of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve series comes to its last episode as we make our way from Bape to Molose in the Khutse Game Reserve. A favourite place of ours as the once amazing waterhole has always been a fruitful playground to both lion and elephant alike. We aim our vehicles South finally to drive the 96km of REALLY thick sand down to Khutse. With the sand being thicker than i have ever experienced it, suddenly fuel becomes a problem for us all. The vehicles going through far more litres than expected and the sand only getting worse.
Arriving in Molose we spend an afternoon relaxing and catching up on much needed cold beverages before heading off for a late afternoon game drive. Beautiful as always the waterhole is calm and peaceful with an abundance of game coming in for a late afternoon drink, much like we needed while in camp.
Our focus after Molose was to head to the main Khutse Camps themselves...the rest of the story i leave you to follow from the video...ENJOY!!!!
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[@dimphokgosiemang4183]

You guys are true legends

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Dimpho!!!!

[@michaelhaley6512]

Great Videos Roland! Thanks for sharing. My wife and I were at the same spot at Khutse December two years ago. We're Americans living here in Botswana. Loving our Life in Africa too!!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Michael, khutse is awesome, i can't get enough of it! Luckily you are living in bots and have far more access than we do to visit 😎🤟🏻

[@GetOutGO]

Fitting final episode for an amazing trip! Was a pleasure traveling with you gents!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

I really hope I did it justice, I tried, it was an epic trip that's for sure...🤟🏻

[@nealfarrell]

And now for the 4th time. Love your story telling and production. When we are able to get out again I think our appreciation for the freedom to overland will be massive.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

100% agree, we are looking forward to getting out and about again, thanks for the kind comment!!!

[@mabeldenecker9175]

I watch you guys everyday & makes me so homesick 😢 all the way from Canada 🇨🇦🇿🇦

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Ah fantastic, thanks for the support, the only way to cure that would be to come for a visit then!!!

[@mabeldenecker9175]

Soon🙏🏾❤️

[@kushfanikiso]

Great series mate. Thanks for keeping me sane with your videos during our lockdown in California. Making me miss mama Africa.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hehehehe no problem at all, glad you enjoyed it 😎🤟🏻

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Thank,s you KZbin gang, the moll, shower, flask time saver, etc. Great series and the way you see and say things.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Glad you like them! Stay tuned, more to come...

[@SeanBezuidenhout]

You are getting good at this Roland. Awesome spot on the lions! Great video!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

thanks Sean, glad you enjoyed the series...🤙🏼

[@arjanesschendal]

Cool episodes, recognizable, I was at Kutse campsite in October and there we lions at the waterhole just on the other side of the campsite. Really great experience. Kutse seems to be the right spot to see lions. Great you share the wonders of overlanding Cheers Arjan

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Definitely is great for lions, we spent and evening with the Leopard and Lion research team and got a firsthand look at how the lions move around and population of them in the Khutse area in general...

[@Di_Kgato]

Wonderful series. The four of you make a great team I think. Do consider doing more work together. Thank you guys for keeping me sane with your content during this lockdown!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

We'll definitely be doing more trips together! Thanks for the awesome feedback on the series! More to come soon keep an eye on the channel...

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Fantastic. Like the edit and heres to good times. A great series and nicely done. EPIC mate 👊👊

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks buddy, it wouldn't have been the same without you. See what I did there with the ventures 🤣😂😎🤟🏻

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

@@MyLifeinAfrica yeh mate. Saw it, loved it, and just how it needed to be 🤟

[@nealfarrell]

Phenomenal Series. Thank you, sirs👌 Like all of your trips I watch them not twice, but maybe three times. Love it.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Neal, so glad you enjoyed the series, hehehehe glad you enjoyed the others as well :-)

[@MadBrainLab]

Great Video! my life in africa rocks

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Mad Brain Lab 😎🤟🏻

[@FearlessOnFourWheels]

Howzit guys great video and great channel, we enjoy seeing your take on traveling Africa. 😀♿

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks guys, where are you guys now?

[@FearlessOnFourWheels]

@@MyLifeinAfrica We are back in Cape Town planning our next adventure. You can see what we are up to here. www.patreon.com/fearlessonfourwheels

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Fantastic guys! When this is over we should definitely have a beer!!!

[@herbertefox6000]

Absolutely awesome video Roland!!! Really good series 👍👍👍 but now it's time to plan the next adventure 10/10 👍✌🐾🔥⛺

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Herbert, so glad you enjoyed it, we're always planning something, keep an eye out for the next one...

[@nokubongaolifant]

Amazing trip guys, thanks for sharing it with us

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulheighton7578]

Excellent video... entertaining! Keeping us sane. Thank you.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it, stayed tuned for more!!!

[@alexanderwasserman]

Another great episode, love it!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Alexander!!!

[@joejames4231]

Awesome series Roland! Love your videos, they really are an inspiration to get me to take the plunge and go from the relatively “tame” trips we have been doing to Kruger and try one of these once we can all get back to traveling again. Thanks for sharing and for all the great info you include 👍👍

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hi Joe, you should definitely get out there and explore that's for sure, if you need any info or bookings feel free to mail us 🤙🏼

[@geoffreycoetsee7897]

Excellent Series! Really enjoyed it.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@JubasJourney]

Awesome end to the series. Great stuff man!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Juba, was one epic trip man thats for sure...

[@doti78]

Awesome!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@llewellynfoxcroft4097]

Awesome

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks!

[@kayjay2634]

Maybe think about doing an update video on the donkey while in lockdown...I see you added some bits and bobs in the back since the original video. Always keen to see Vehicle mods on overlanders! Great Series

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

It's definitely on the cards, probably 2 more videos coming out of lockdown currently, that will be 1 of them!

[@carmendewaal1844]

It's in the Kalahari desert where Yashua/Jesus will lowering down His New Jerusalem, somewhere after 1 May 2025. No wonder it has the biggest underground lake in the world. It's also the desert where the Woman (one church) of Revelations 12 will be kept safe underground.

[@alainbraekevelt6381]

Well done Cuzz

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Alain...

[@tonycronje6477]

Nice series.What video camera gear do you use ?Always done stills but video is so much more alive.Thanks Tony

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Tony, to be honest it's a mix of equipment from gopro's to camcorder's and DSLR's. Each have their own purpose for my videos...

[@BuzzOverland]

I always enjoy ur work buddy..!! And one day i will join you on adventure trip.....cheers

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks man, you definitely should join us one day...🤟🏻

[@robertmacfarlane143]

Hi Roland. I hope you're well. Epic video once again. Would love to Tag along one day. Regards Rob

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hey Rob, thanks man glad you enjoyed it. Definitely do, we run tours (obviously not this year), all year round and would be happy to have you come along and join us for sure!!!

[@gregwoodbridge9541]

Really enjoyed all your guys work, sadly we had to cancel our overland trip to Zambia due to C19 😢. Thanks again

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks for the feedback Greg. I'm keen to see what the other guys come up with in their videos. Yeah loads of travel plans cancelled for us as well, we had a few tours this year that we've had to postpone...

[@gregwoodbridge9541]

Yes, sorry we also postponed till 2021. This should be encouraged in order to save the travel industry beyond C19.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Yeah postpone don't cancel, we have to support our industry!

[@michaelnugara1]

Hi mate Can you please tell me who supplies that awesome kitchen organiser on your rear door window. PS I'm loving the terrain tamer parabolics 👌

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hi Michael, yeah the Terrain Tamer stuff is out of this world right?!?!?!?! The canvas bags are from Mark from 4x4 Assist, you can find him on facebook or instagram...

[@johnharlow8554]

Hi Roland enjoy your channel love to see the cruisers layout if you can make a video of that please thanks buddy

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hey John, we are looking at doing a new one in the very near future, stay tuned...

[@lirritma]

Really enjoyed the series. Have to get back to Bots soon. Corona killed our Mabua booking :( Where do you carry your wood on the troopie?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Such a pity man sorry, I put it in the back next to the fridge, i reclaimed that space a while ago 🤟🏻

[@Shingwedzi70]

Great episode again! Loved this series! What was the little black and white animal in the road? Some type of mole?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Stephen, so glad you enjoyed the series! Yeah it was a mole rat, nearly drove over it, little bugger bit me when I moved him off the road, luckily I had gloves on. I think he'd come out and someone possibly drove over his entrance to his burrow...

[@Shingwedzi70]

@@MyLifeinAfrica Excellent sighting none the less! Thanks

[@anthonybulcraig1369]

Excellent footage great adventure. What camera gear did you guys use? regards Anthony

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hi Anthony, it's literally a mix of cameras from gorpos to dslr's to camcorders...

[@jonodevries9637]

Howzit! Love the videos and the colab Do you drive the 4.2 or 4.5? Also any advice regarding buying a patrol vs a cruiser

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

The cruiser is a 4.2 straight 6, slow but solid. I have not had a patrol so cannot compare the 2, i am definitely a cruiser fan though, both are juice guzzlers so you will need to decide on what you can find and what suits your needs for travel!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

And thank you so much for the feedback on the videos, much appreacited!

[@gabomotlhabane5860]

Can it be September 2020 already 🤔

[@kensuccii]

Thank you guys ive been travelling with you through youtube videos and would like to ask this question...how much did the whole trip cost you guys?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks for the support Ken I'm glad you enjoyed travelling with us!!! It's a hard thing to work out really because food and fuel and that sort of thing would vary between the guys... But if it's the camping cost you are wondering about it cost around R5000 more or less...

[@kensuccii]

@@MyLifeinAfrica thanks alot for that i hope its not the last episode ...more coming up!!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Last one in this series yes sadly, but more to come soon...

[@anthonybulcraig1369]

Good day thank you for the reply.if you could be more specific about what type of camera that you used i would appreciated that. I am looking to purchase a canon 80d as it has a high rating for video use for the outdoors. Your footage was amazing with great clarity. regards Anthony

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Howzit Anthony, ok so the specifics are as follows: Canon 200D - pretty much everything Canon LEGRIA HF R76 - only if i have the wrong lens on the DSLR and need to zoom quickly 2 x Gopro Hero 2's (driving footage only) 2 x RODE VideoMic Compact On-Camera Microphone (1 on DSLR and the other on the gopro facing me in the car) 1 x RODE VideoMic Directional On-camera Microphone

[@deliciavanrooyen5803]

Enjoyed the series just one question what radio's did you use and what is the range?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

I use a Motorola, range is dependent on many things but anything up to about 20km terrain permitting...

[@mahlatsimoroka1500]

When was this? Before or during the lockdown?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Just before lockdown, was literally 3 weeks ago...

[@mahlatsimoroka1500]

Are you coming back to Botswana?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

I'm always coming back to Botswana 😎🤟🏻

[@mahlatsimoroka1500]

@@MyLifeinAfrica is it beautiful, I have never been there?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

@@mahlatsimoroka1500 it's possibly one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Once you go you'll know...

[@mahlatsimoroka1500]

@@MyLifeinAfrica thank you ❤️👍