Overlanding For Dummies | Self Drive 4x4 Botswana | Chobe4x4 | Ep 1

Our Botswana adventure begins in Maun to stock up on food for two weeks. We then head to Savuti to test out our new Chobe4x4 overlanding vehicle and kit.
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[@kellydrolet4740]

The water facility - concrete so the critters do not break it. Too funny on the RTT setup! so much for quick deployment! Chuckle/chuckle!

[@barbarariddick5321]

I just love watching James the Ace Camper🤣🤣. I don't think we've seen him put a tent up properly yet 🤣🤣. Just as well he has the lovely Kirsten to do the job correctly.🤣🤣🤣. Role on ep.2.

[@ghoo283]

Loved the rain, Botswana is normally dry, enjoyed the first episode. Thank you for inviting us along😊

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks for coming

[@msdebbier]

Maun/Chobe was my first stop in my solo 'trip of a lifetime' 20 years ago. It was my gift to me when I turned 40. Those skies were so amazing!

[@JamesHendry]

Very cool!

[@bonolomodibetsane8163]

Welcome to my Beautiful country Botswana❤🇧🇼 Our Pride ,Your Destination . I love working for the tourism industry and giving such wonderful once in a lifetime experiences 🥂❤

[@crocodile1313]

I dream of going to Botswana some day. Thank you for working in the tourism industry--we need you!

[@lindamusso4437]

Thank Y’all for providing such a wonderful escape from the total chaos of vaccines and viruses . Laughter much needed and appreciated

[@CADdesignr]

The braai time lapse with the storm!! that was soo incredible! what a wonderful world indeed! awesome episode!!!

[@lorena4371]

I love how dramatic you are James! Cracks me up!

[@6Fiona6_P_6]

Another fantastic adventure. Another fantastic episode. I was just a little surprised that the car You where driving didn’t get at least a little smidgen of water in it...... Looking forward to the next instalment........ ⚛️☮️ 💚🚙💨🐾 🌏

[@JamesHendry]

Glad you enjoyed it No water at all in the car luckily...

[@mazbirdwhisper4129]

What an adventure😃. Thanx 4 sharing with us

[@lucygreen9243]

Oh James and Kirsten you're such fun and a big thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks for watching!

[@brencurtis718]

It was nice to see Maun. I loved our guide with Sierra Club, Disho (Shaka) Gabatsholwe. He may still live in Maun.

[@JamesHendry]

Maun was so green

[@ubombogirl]

great edit on the double take for james admitting you were right, kirsty! lol...love y'all...can't wait till next episode! happy anny!

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks so much

[@indigogirl903]

Perfect pair! They love adventuring together!!

[@_FNQ]

This is great! Thanks James and Kirsten for putting together such great entertainment.

[@glassarthouse]

Not only is it entertainingly informative, I love how you use music, and visual elements to create story telling and give enough information that I have as much context as I need to watch the video further. Very good job. I subscribed. I am also very very interested in exploring more of Africa. I have been twice (to Namibia and South Africa) and watching these videos during COVID19 shutdowns has really helped me plan for the future.

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you get to explore more of Africa soon.

[@Just_Jerileigh]

Woohooo!! Welcome to Botswana guys!!

[@atlantajuls7141]

Fun video! Love your adventurous/figure it out along the way spirit.

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks so much!

[@nancyhill6184]

I admire your adventurous spirits! You’re a very earthy couple!🙂

[@lucygb500]

Fabulous! A trip to Botswana is definitely being added to my bucket list!! ❤️

[@nancyf52]

That was great. Looking forward to the next episode. Thx James and Kirsty

[@terryberube4754]

Savuti is one of my favorite places. I can't wait to see more

[@carlabee2629]

This was great! Loved it! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@JamesHendry]

More to come!

[@kobusdup7910]

Great job and thanks for naming some of the uncommon birds

[@darkcloud5530]

@4:42 Thank God for all the years driving in the bush and Sabi Sands right?! Absolutely love this - TY for uploading. LOL to both.

[@leigh-ann835]

Now that is a Sweet Tent!!! Might just have to invest!!!!

[@janpowers8952]

Wonderful, as usual!!! You two are the best! Thank you!

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks again!

[@1psfinla]

Loved it! Kirsten you do an excellent job editing, etc. and each episode just gets better! I love the vicarious thrill of your adventures because I know I'm never going to get there and you both make me feel like I'm there. I would love longer episodes but understand why. I just go back after the last one and rewatch the whole thing. Can't wait to see the next episode but a week is a long time! :)

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much!!

[@beliveforever3493]

Omg LOVE THIS SO FUNNY WHEN U WERE SETTING UP CAMP YOU BOTH ARE SUCH A TEAM U NEED YOUR OWN TV SHOWWW!! I AM CATCHING UP LITTLE LATE But worth it all

[@RLaraMoore]

So much fun!!

[@J0J02007]

Don't forget. Happy wife, happy life. :)

[@m19a90]

Love it! Can’t wait for the next one. Great job J and K

[@jonathangunning8728]

Looking forward to following this. Thank you!

[@craftystash8667]

always an adventure

[@adams3540]

Great editing and music! Looking forward to the next episode, been wanting to do Botswana for a while, so your trip is going to be my guide!

[@JamesHendry]

Hope you get to go, Botswana is amazing!

[@adams3540]

@@JamesHendry 100% will! PS I'm the Adam from CT whose wife got you to record me a birthday message lol. I owe you a whisky!

[@gigicostlow4414]

So much fun! This is going to be an awesome adventure with you two. Maybe you should have brought an inflatable raft or some floaties with yas. LOL Looking forward to the next episode.

[@JamesHendry]

Floaties would have been helpful!

[@Leopard_Lover]

SO FUN! I felt like I was there. I love everything you two do: relay information in a comedic way - doesn't get any better than this. So keen for the next episode! Keen for large lions :O

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much! Large lions should make an appearance....

[@riabb8725]

@@JamesHendry another wonderful episode!! But I have to say: sooo many adverts when not watching life, like every 3 mnts or so. Would not watch if I did not know you, sorry. But the I love you both so suffer through it 🤣

[@booblin9956]

Very very enjoyable....BUT....too short! Love the way you both interact with each other! Blessings always

[@JamesHendry]

😊 thank you

[@greghart6310]

A roof tent is a great idea! A friend of my sister had a rude awakening one morning as a lioness was busy dragging him, in his sleeping bag, off into the bush! Thankfully he scared her off.

[@JamesHendry]

That is terrifying!

[@kathys7283]

Oh my word!!!!!

[@katiehebert9415]

can't wait for the next episode reall enjoy yall's adventures.

[@kevinriese2167]

That Timelapse with lightning in the back ground was fantastic!

[@jennyjustme]

Be Careful driving James there is no Marshmallows up there to hand out to ya lol

[@rdcs1959]

such fun! can't wait for more episodes..

[@mandyl4310]

Wonderful video! The time lapse at the end was beautiful 😊 watching from England x

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yvettepompey1941]

Next time bring bug spray or at least some repellent. Take care and have fun.

[@pkshome123]

In one word your vlog is very charming and full of humour! Please keep it up.

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much 😁

[@craigmeyer3710]

Really enjoy your work! Music isn't too bad either .. keep it going!!

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks, will do!

[@laurachristmas5974]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you both for sharing with us. A trip I would love to do, so of tremendous interest seeing it through your experience....this aside from the humour and generally missing your presence and knowledge too much on WE. How did you seem to breathe so normally, without even a facial twitch at the decomposing ellie site? Poor Kirst was not coping. Look forward to the coming episodes and live chat a great addition beforehand

[@JamesHendry]

Glad you enjoyed it! I was suffering on the inside from the smell...

[@Bladder777]

LOVE

[@vickyb5935]

So did I see “Barry” in one shot in a similar 4x4 next to you? So he is driving along in his truck and being your “guide”? That`s cool!

[@JamesHendry]

Yes he is! He came with for the first 2/3 days to make sure we didn't get stuck

[@pietercronje5466]

Loved the video 😍😍😂😂 AMAZING!!!!! Made my day 😍😍😍

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you so much 😀

[@EricAndAsh]

I'm pretty sure we spent a few nights at the exact same campsite in Savuti a few years ago. We had an elephant interrupt our dinner one night to snack on the tree just above our truck :)

[@JamesHendry]

That's awesome!

[@deniseforeal1302]

SW FLORIDA LOVES YOU JAMES HENDRY AN WE LOVEEE YOUR WIFE SO BEAUITFUL AN WE LOVE WATCHING TBE 2 OF YOU SUCH FUN ENTERTAINING!

[@kathys7283]

Alabama here!

[@lisaa7991]

THis looks like FUN!

[@donnabrice3770]

Alright!!! Ready for this!

[@paulfisher1160]

Hi James, I have just stumbled upon your page and it has just given me such a good laugh. Much needed. I have seen you on wild earth and love your descriptive and humorous way

[@paulfisher1160]

Thank you for making such good content and look forward to following you. Keep it up and best regards Paul

[@kathys7283]

You need to look up Safari Live James Hendry clips.......they will make your day! His wit is neverending!!!

[@Molefhe_music]

Great video..

[@dungbeetle14]

I'm an American but lived in Botswana for 12 years. I love that country, the Batswana, the wildlife. I love to travel throughout the country. It always seems you can run into someone you know at the airport. It's a special place. Watching you braai, made me wonder. It's a huge question that I hope you can help me answer. When two South Africans are braaiing together at a neutral site. Who is in charge? ;) We live in South Africa now and I've learned from experience that even if I invite South Africa friend over for a braai, I will let him take over. That way no one is stressed and the cooking is still done to perfection.

[@JamesHendry]

Botswana is amazing. And yes, Barry was the man in charge. I am not the greatest fire starter...

[@dungbeetle14]

@@JamesHendry Thanks for the reply. You're a man of many gifts. Keep up the good work. I'll have to read one of your books one day.

[@kathys7283]

@@JamesHendry I've listened to the first one on Audible. Great stories and you feel like you are there with them.

[@mindytillapaugh3465]

Mr. Hendry - you are an acquired taste..... and I am soooo glad I stumbled upon your world....thanks for sharing !

[@JamesHendry]

Thank you kindly

[@IM_AKEEM]

Great vid...however Overlanding tip no.2 - Try stick to the beaten track because some of those sidetracks can get you into some sticky situations.

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks for the tip!

[@salimalzir7806]

Amazing.

[@sccr]

Upload longer videos :/

[@olaolumatemilola3944]

Love it!!!!

[@sccr]

finally!!

[@christopherpinto8804]

This is great :D

[@remcovegting7518]

Hello James, I have really enjoyed your videos! Next year we will go to Botswana for the first time, in March :-) May I ask what type of camera's you are using for filming? I really like the shots of the two of you in the cab, filmed from the windshield!

[@JamesHendry]

We use the Sony A7iii and a Gopro Hero 8 for the car shots

[@remcovegting7518]

@@JamesHendry thank you!

[@firstladyshah8971]

Mr.Hendry, women are always right. Hahahaha. I am quite sure you will have a beautiful time together with your lovely & beautiful wife.

[@elke9499]

Would also squeeck driving through road dams to be honest.

[@stuartfarquhar2620]

As much as it pains me to say 🤣🏆⛺️

[@SteampunkGroove_John3.16]

So.... that NOT stopping at a STOP sign ... is that the norm in lots of places? Asking for a friend. Because of how often crashes happen when people run STOP signs.

[@vanzylbooysen4826]

lekker

[@Mikhail9119]

Are you guys wearing kidney belts? Those pickup cruisers ride harder than the Flintstones wagon.

[@donmarlowe717]

longer would be better....just got interesting.....but thanks

[@Leopard_Lover]

I know how you feel however, nothing like a cliffhanger right? one of the majors in my bachelor of communications is film and video ... editing is a lengthy and tedious process so what K accomplished in this space of time is pretty epic :)

[@kathys7283]

@@Leopard_Lover I did school news for elementary schools where I taught.....and could spend hours editing for them....but loved doing it.....guess that's what it takes!

[@Bladder777]

IT

[@janetross-ngindu7189]

Ke mo Botswana 🇧🇼 😏 😅 if you know what theat means it means im in Botswana 🇧🇼

[@appotuseloquentia2794]

Very nice documentary and stunning scenery! But as a healthcare professional i would HIGHLY advise against going near a carcasse if you are in an anthrax region or you even suspect anthrax. It is completely deadly, anthrax spores are aerogen and in even mild dosages absolutely deadly. And we can do not very much against it. And that is why anthrax is used as a biohazard weapon. So for your own sake, dont go near animal carcasses in anthrax regions, especially when you are in the middle of nowhere and rescue would take time.

[@LostinAfrica]

Brilliant episode, thoroughly enjoyed!

[@JamesHendry]

Thanks so much!

[@SteveNuns]

Magic stuff. Enjoyed it a lot. My wife says you are hilarious; and I think so too. Looking forward to the next one.

[@JamesHendry]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sarinfserg4965]

Totally enjoyed this video !! Too bad in Botswana have had an increased poaching of Rhinos who have been de horned 👎👎👎 So, I ain’t ever going there and support their economy. Too bad though, it is a beautiful Country

[@lisag5670]

Hahaha “as much as it pains me to say” Great video James & Kristen. The tented 4X4 is awesome Looking forward to part 2. Thanks for sharing

[@JamesHendry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Osnosis]

@@JamesHendry what are the 3 sexiest words a man can say? ....you are right!

[@besweeeet2]

The time-lapse at the end was superb.

[@dolanpatj]

Don't you normally need a whole camp of people taking notes and giving you advice to get things set up right? 🤨 Truly, though, I love watching you two and always tell others about these adventures. Come to the US west coast someday and I'll talk you into floating a river with me. 🚣‍♀️

[@julseymills9770]

I really enjoy James' camera work. It seems like most camera operators try to frame a big picture which frustrates me when I want to get a closer view of the animals.

[@wendyh3891]

Thank you for the laughs watching you set up camp once again! ❤️❤️❤️ looking forward to next one 😁😁😁

[@deborahwhitt4363]

Love it, can’t wait till the next one! Enjoy and thanks for taking us along!

[@JamesHendry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryreynolds5310]

IM CRACKING UP yet AGAIN! You two are all the entertainment I need in my life. Day in and day out, I could handle this stuff!! Laughter is the BEST medicine!

[@JamesHendry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kathys7283]

Amen!!

[@lindahanson7020]

You didn’t show us the loo facilities! Or if there were any....

[@JamesHendry]

We will! You just have to keep watching!

[@chandrekruger8257]

I need more💜💜💜💜💜💜💜. Can't wait for episode 2!

[@odohertyclark9187]

Canadian family group went in 2017 drove from J-berg to savuti, had the most marvelous time, yes females hold their bladders at night, because I herd a bull elephant heavy breathing eating merilla fruit, at 3 am. Savuti best place on earth!!

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Through my childhood and into young adulthood my family camped on all our vacations. We couldn’t afford to vacation any other way. My Dad built a trailer we called Rock and Roll to carry all the stuff. One of my sisters hated camping. Something always happened to her...like the skunk the curled up next to her warm bottom, the rat which sat in her foot, etc. Poor thing. I feel very lucky to have had these experiences. Saw wild wolves, bears,mountain lions, etc. learned so much from my father who loved nature.

[@JamesHendry]

That is amazing, your poor sister haha

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Yeah...my Mom was screaming at my Dad to shoot the skunk before it gave my sister rabies. My Dad was calmly explaining a) it was too close to my sister b) if Mom kept yelling it would scare the skunk who would spray my sister and my sister freaking out over the whole bite the butt get rabies issue. It was not funny for my sis but very funny to me!

[@crocodile1313]

Sharon-- Good for you guys....I will take memories like that over a beach or fancy hotel any day!

[@kimmuller8885]

Love it 🥰 !!!! James your humour is entertaining. Can’t wait for the next episode. 😊

[@JamesHendry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IHeartAfrica22]

Interesting to see the airport that I HOPE to be going through on the way to Djuma in August. Holding thumbs!

[@JamesHendry]

Holding thumbs for you

[@donmarlowe717]

2 teasers................this better be good........or shame on you

[@beliveforever3493]

What a Wonderful world awesome

[@dawnsmith3314]

My home town! Enjoy!

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Eclectic soundtrack at times, but engaging none the less.

[@erinnh3203]

I’m really enjoying these, James and Kirsty. Lovely and also entertaining to see your adventures. James - ETA that I just read your piece on Hakumuri. Very nicely done. I enjoyed seeing Jamie and you both on that. It was both well written and thought-provoking.

[@JamesHendry]

Great to hear!

[@kathys7283]

Where did you see the piece about Hukamuri?

[@rambofordclanhenry8521]

Don't smell that you have corona...haha sad but true

[@rambofordclanhenry8521]

YOUR THE BEST BEST BEST.. YOU AND YOUR WIFE ARE THE BEST

[@michaelfleetwood620]

Poor Kirsty at that elephant carcass

[@JamesHendry]

It was a horrible smell