Overlanding Zimbabwe | Kariba, Matusadona & Hwange | Ep3

[@charleschare6624]

Ryan you are a ambassador for our great nation Zimbabwe in marketing these space.!!!

[@germanydube7083]

Keep it up Guys

[@sharifebrahim]

i love your van 😃❤

[@nolavout3025]

Really appreciate the time and effort it takes to upload something like this so thank you so much, quality is always better than quantity!!!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Yes allot of work for sure. Just happy I can move on to the next edits

[@alainnkodia313]

wow ....very nice content .Thanks keep it coming . Much love from DRC

[@IddoRoscher]

Living in europe, I (58) was overlanding solo in Botswana this year (where I encountered Edward) and will be going to Zimbabwe next year. Overlanding to Chizarira, Matusadona, Manapools (chitake, nyamepi), Gonarezhou, Hwange. You have to know that guys like you and Edward and your other youtube-overlander-friends are a huge inspiration to make trips like this, the only regret could be that I didnt start earlier in life. Thanks for the inspiration, the information and for another entertaining video.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you mate for the kind words from all of us. Your next adventure sounds amazing. Make sure to book at Chitake in Mana Pools, either campsite 1 or baobab campsite. The atmosphere is something unbelievable. Enjoy and I’ll see you at the next one 👌

[@IddoRoscher]

Thanks so much, I am very happy with 3 nights booked in chitake and also with hlaro, lisoda an chitove in Gonarezhou. I wish you many more adventures. oh and I think I may have said this in an earlier comment but I highly respect your enthousiasm and positivity.

[@ncubesays]

I live in the Matobo Hills just south of Bulawayo and am very much stoked for you. When going to Gonarezhou, strongly recommend passing through gems in the Eastern Highlands. Plenty of scenic routes and waterfalls to chase. Chirinda Forest (about 30km from Chipinge) is a hidden gem with great trails through the ancient woodlands. Wishing you all the best!

[@IddoRoscher]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to advise me. I will take your recommendations into my considerations, time could be a limiting factor here. But that would mean I have a (or another) good reason to come back ! Must be a beautifull place that you live. Regards Iddo Roscher

[@KamuzeriraMarenga]

I think that must be named after you you're first to sleep there😅

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Don't forget to smash the "THANKS" button above to support my work and the next wild adventure. Really appreciated legends. In this episode we adventure overland from Zambia and head for Zimbabwe, we leave Mvuu Lodge (Lower Zambezi), and explore the western side of Zimbabwe. Is wild camping for you? Enjoy this one legends and I'll see you at the next one. 🤙

[@OneLife-Adventures]

Thank you for the in depth information that you dish out on these trips. Have you managed to get the Ranger on the Road again. Would it be possible to do a video on the car issues and how you dealt with them. And the cost of breakdowns, and unexpected and other unbudgeted costs you encountered. This helps new travellers a lot of 👌👌👌👏👏❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉

[@kefilwetobedzani3185]

Thank you Ryan

[@kefilwetobedzani3185]

Thanks Ryan

[@louisahorsley4598]

Thanks so much for choosing to stay at Warthogs Safari Camp in Kariba and for your fabulous episodes. We'll keep doing what we're doing and thanks for the support ❤

[@NewtonJacha]

@@OneLife-Adventures are you guys brothers...nice adventure

[@fanierossouw2548]

Excellent photography. The leaf attached to the eyelid of one of the elephants was spot-on!!! Well done.

[@leompofu6738]

I am a fan, keep them coming Ryan

[@crismagwede]

That is a good adventure. Waiting to see Manapools

[@Mabhanti]

We really are from the soil. Your soul is at peace when you’re one with Mother Nature.🥺

[@brightmoloi8437]

You are back guys it's been awhile 🎉🎉🎉

[@MovingPicturesAfrica]

Great episode. Especially liked the bridge crossing shots and the Kariba sunsets 👍

[@MrAristk]

Being looking forward to this episode - all the way from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@ncubesays]

Absolutely loved this adventure!! Zim is really stunning 🇿🇼

[@rolandlundall133]

Can you tell me how was the quality of the Zambezi beer please. I enjoy your videos so much.

[@JoJo-ro6im]

I am working my way through your videos, Love them, wish I could go with you guys looks amazing, great great videos

[@brightmoloi8437]

It's good thing provided you don't provoke wild animals and one thing animals are afraid of humans also🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@PatrickThene-z2o]

Hi Ryan, I just bumped into your uploads here on KZbin and I must say that your and your peers need to be commended and appreciated. How you showcase what Africa has to offer, it's stunning beauty, spectacular landscapes and everything that comes with it. I am truly hooked and will be watching more of your content. It is such a refreshing view of witnessing the splendor of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Who knows, maybe someday one might tag along. Big UPS Chaps

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Patrick, I really appreciate your feedback and kind words. Stay safe and I’ll see you at the next one

[@carloquass6674]

Thank you for great series! It is not just the overlanding that is spectacular but the quality of videography and editing! What a pleasure!

[@lifeeducation2120]

Thanks Ryan, we have been looking forward to this episode (SUPER MAGIC)....Looking forward to another super magic episode

[@s.wvazim6517]

I was driving with my dad to a camp in kariba not knowing the road we were on lead down to the waters edge ploop we went the lights we saw were not the building but those damm kapenta boats

[@jeremyelphick-pooley-desig4405]

Glad you learned to love Hwange! Spent 3 years as an anti-poaching scout on the border of HNP - 3 years of sleeping in the bush! You get used to the sounds and the smells but it’s the Hyaena that really spook you!

[@alainbraekevelt6381]

Still making Gold brother. Bravo!

[@shelikays5120]

That hwange campsite was scary, I would have gone back to the lodge. I enjoyed this video, thank you. Love from London ❤

[@wilkinsonsworld]

Enjoyed your adventures in that special country.

[@wbrianna27]

Yep definitely would have camped there with the 🐘, may have had to wet the bed though 😂 Thanks for showing us a bit of Matusadona as well, great to see some progress being made. AWESOME to sinamatella getting back to its former 99s glory, oh I love that place. Also good to see good old Warthogs at Kariba is still going strong. You must though do a houseboat for at least 3 nights next trip Ryan. Hope the Cost of the Ranger being fixed is sponsored by a fabulous or many patreons and Ford!!!

[@lkn4jolly]

Love, love, love! Very nice work gents!

[@Guardie-M]

Wow. Love the Zim series. Watching all the way from Australia

[@calvinlottering7765]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful 😍 love from bulawayo Zimbabwe😊...

[@watsonkacha1350]

Fantastic👏👏. Thanks for sharing this one Ryan. Keep up the good work and God bless you👏

[@thabomtsweni3974]

Hi can you guys add the food videos always fantastic too c what’s being eaten ❤

[@shaunmoller2997]

This is real wild camping. Out of this world episodes content as always out of this world. 4x4 ventures is my favourite channel thanks again for sharring this epic adventure Ryan cheers

[@misscandi224]

Wow 👏🏽 I really Enjoyed watching this.This is Amazing and those sunsets 🌇

[@Moyopheus]

Loving your channel guys. Superb production. Spectacular choice of locations. There's no place like Africa I tell you. Zim is beautiful. The music you use where can one find it? It's incredible music.

[@MaiMunashe]

Absolutely loved the vlog🇿🇼👏🏾

[@revothomas9343]

Thank you Legend for the series.

[@DMC377]

Very interesting video. Made me want to explore Hwange so much more. Always drove past to Vic Falls and never knew what I was missing. Thank you for a wonderful series.

[@Marcelqwerty1]

Great to watch!

[@learnmoreushe3678]

I am loving this!

[@thebuffalooverlander]

Nice one bud 🙌

[@martinphonela9100]

Was always checking your channel for updates ,now I have some relaxing to do with such content ...Thank you very much

[@alannewstead1332]

Brilliant episode!! Well done Ryan. Safe travels.

[@coadyg]

Another excellent video Ryan.

[@brianmande5229]

Just made my Sunday,always captivating,kudos Ryan.

[@pauljansen6650]

Very clear from your body language that this was real wild camping compared to normal Botswana camping that is "wild". Very nice to see all the places, cheers!

[@patricianyamunda8869]

Wow...what another epic adventure...was getting worried when you were not sharing next leg of your journey after previous one on Zambia side. As an armchair traveller I thank you for sharing your journeys with me who doesn't have the means to see these marvelous places...I have good laughs too😂you expected a massive explosion but got a sigh

[@paulw9293]

When you mentioned the date I thought just how much work you put into these productions Ryan - our fam over here in Qld Australia really value you & the other guys representation of the absolute best of African touring. As an aside, did that little portion of the dam footage run backwards for a small stretch when you mentioned the glory hole? I thought my eyes were deceiving me! Such beautiful footage Man, all of it is so entertaining to watch. 🙏✌️

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂😂, yes, I pride myself on dam near perfection, and that one is a mistake that slipped through the cracks. Thanks for the kind words Paul and the eagle eye spotting. Glad to have you on board and for the kind words on the other shows. See you at the next one legend 👌

[@GOITSEMAJAGA]

Awesomeness! Glad to see the Ranger back on the wilderness dirt road. Once an overlander, always an overlander.🦓🏞🤙🤙

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

This is the third episode from a series. Ranger is still in the shop. All will be revealed tomorrow

[@GOITSEMAJAGA]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Thanks! Can't wait for the big reveal tomorrow.

[@big-mike2955]

You Guys & the Voetspore Guys inspire me to buy a brand new double cab Bakkie & just travel throughout each & every country in the SADC region....keep it up Gents.🤝🥃

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thanks big Mike. Do it mate, it is very worth it

[@josedepina161]

I'm tempted to watch now, but I'll have to wait until the camping trip this coming weekend. It'll be so much better watching it by the fire. I can't wait! 🔥🏕️📺

[@fungaimagumise4360]

That golden sunset at tashinga was spectacular...zim is fine

[@hermanus02]

Hi Ryan, thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. I have just returned from a magic Zim trip. The people are extremely friendly and helpful. I cannot agree with you more though regarding Lomagundi. I always look for wild camps whenever possible as that is the ultimate experience. Travevelled a total of 8500km in my Ranger with RTT from Hermanus-Elephant Sands-Senyati-Hwange-Maabwe bay-Tashinga & Jenje (Matusadona)-Ferry to Kariba-Mana Pools-Chitake Springs-Nyanga-Bvumba-Chimanimani-Save Conservancy-Hermanus.

[@seanscott685]

Thank you for taking us on this epic trip Ryan!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome Sean and my pleasure bud

[@davidsadziwa5232]

Wonderful episode hopefully you enjoyed your trip to motherland ❤

[@4WheelingSA]

Great Episode. Enjoyed watching this one. Well done.

[@elvisndobe3063]

lovely adventure

[@violearn]

Excellent video footage Ryan. Enjoyed the series. What camera gear are you using?

[@ezekiekr8475]

Been waiting a while for you to come back, and it has been worth it!!🇿🇲

[@chantaldubowitz3444]

I am loving these episodes Ryan! Feels like we are right there with you!

[@johanboschcowboywarriorfor2968]

Very lekker Ryan! Thanks for showing me something that I have always just been told. Hope you feeling better mate!

[@paulsmit8147]

Awesome drop bud, thanks for the share 🕶🤙👍

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Paul, glad you enjoyed it 👌

[@paulsmit8147]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica , never disappoints 🤙👍

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome and good to hear it legend 🤙

[@meks4by4overlanding21]

Great episode... with that wild camping.. the thrills and nerve wrecking moments are the things that makes wild camping exciting.. I would like to visit hwange. It's on my bucket list

[@daveokamasuku]

I wish you can give us these episodes everyday 😊😊😊

[@ashleymargolis1867]

Thank you for visiting Zimbabwe. We welcome you back

[@ExpeditionBotswana]

Its magical, I enjoyed it..

[@lockinghubsadventures]

Magic magic bud🤙🏻

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you mate 👌

[@sanbachti]

Wow the video is amazing..! I'm an Indonesian living in Zimbabwe now and a fan of your KZbin channel.. 😊

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you. Explore the channel for episode 1 and 2. Much appreciated

[@BulawayoWarren]

Lekka vid Ryan- camp under that tree, no chance, thats an elephant drive through.😂

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂😂 absolutely mate

[@kefilwetobedzani3185]

Massive thanks Ryan, I v been waiting for ths episode, finally it is delivered, it's absolutely stunning

[@richardjohnson4184]

Great commentary and stunning filming. Thought you would find the road to Matusadona long, hope to do it sometime.

[@NalieKunaka-e4y]

Great adventure

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Absolutely

[@naturearoundtheworld2425]

Thank you for your work and for sharing those beautiful moments! Keep it up 👍😉!

[@4wdadventureoz]

Would I wild camp in Africa? I would if I was sharing the experience with a legend like you mate 🤘

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome Glen. It is something else mate 👌

[@kennethitumeleng7814]

that's insane wonderful

[@bothwellnyamhondera948]

Hey Ryan, thank you for this highly entertaining episode. Hwang was one of my favourite playgrounds in the late 90s to 2005. i did Hwange main camp. Sinamatella, and Robins camp so often then. I can see you had an excellent adventure there. Thank you for sharing you experiences wi with us.. I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@nordicexpat]

Beautiful! Cheers from 🇲🇾

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

I enjoyed this. I also enjoyed my three days in Kruger with my 76 Series Landcruiser. Magic.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Fantastic to hear Michael and thank you legend for your amazing support. The very best to you, and the Land Cruiser for 2024

[@Mukurumbira]

Wankie National Park with elephants and lions at night: you guys have balls of steel! Glad you survived LOL!

[@sarelalberts8890]

Hey you are so lucky to camp at Tshakabika .After your previous video I called the owner to ask if we can camp at Tshakabika and it was not permitted which we fully understand and respect .We were in Whange 2 weeks ago and what a place . We had a very good 7 days which included a 4 night stay at Sinamatella . It was absolutely wonderful.Would love to camp at Tchakabika if ever possible .Thanks for sharing your travelings with us . Enjoy

[@craignorris126]

Absolutely SUPERB series. Man oh man the sunsets over the lake

[@edwardzammit3714]

I really believe it takes a lot of courage, knowledge and experience to do what you do especially camping in the wildlife and not knowing what to expect. You have all my respect. Keep doing what you're doing and thank you for sharing with us.

[@MrCsnyder1952]

Looking forward to visiting Hwange in July 2024. (after a couple weeks in June i Kafue, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi) This entire series has been fantastic. I spent 2 years in Livingstone town back in the '70s and looking forward to returning 50 years later. Our visit to Kafue was thwarted by 2 Volkswagen breakdowns - Zambia Youth Day 1974 was spent touring Chobe in my 1949 Beetle and Christmas/New Years 1973/74 was a trip in fully loaded (4 adults and about 400Kg of "stuff") '67 Peugeot 204 from Livingstone to Mbereshi Luapula (through Zaire) in the rainy season!!! With the political situation of the early '70s Zim was out of the question, Kariba was sketchy and Lower Zambesi was pretty much off limits. After watching your trip "I dream of Africa".

[@muzzo4ceo]

such a joy to watch guys...

[@Santiagothedreamer481]

Perhaps my best episode yet, the wild camping was dodgy for sure. Especially for your partner camping on the ground, the man is a soldier. Great work gents.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you bud, and yes, hair raising to wild camp with the Ellie’s, but unforgettable in every way. Have a good one and thank you again 👌

[@craignorris126]

Oh and yes I would have camped in that spot but would have had the ground tent door facing the van so I could have opened and rolled under the van if needed

[@kylerossouw8697]

Great episode, well I'm glad you made it through the night😅. Even more excited for the next episode. Booooom.😂 Hoping I get a gap to come through to Matla Nonka to see you and the gents.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome Kyle, hope to see you there mate. But yes, it was a next level camping spot for sure. Can’t wait to be back there. Thanks bud 👌

[@sphamandlaeric6020]

Great episode, especially liked kariba

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you legend. Kariba is fantastic and so much more to explore along the Zambezi

[@JamesandElliesAdventures]

💙 loving it Ryan! The 6/7 week wait from the previous episode was so worth it! Also that camp at the end we’d love to do that but I think we’d sh*t ourselves 😅worrying about an elephants trampling near the tents or something be exciting and scary glad you guys had an awesome night there and had the best sleep out of 6 night you didn’t get any. Also that dam you went too has to go in our bucket list to visit incredible what you both saw. Hope the Ranger is doing good keeping an eye on IG for any updates hope you have an adventure book for when she’s fixed. We absolutely love your content 💙 keep safe and look forward to your updates soon 😎

[@ephraimmoeng-pq2xi]

Good day Mr Ryan. I'm watching in Botswana Serowe, this Is a great production and footage. Thanks for showing us southern Africa. Where can you recommend 4x4 training?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you mate and much appreciated. Check out Quickpitch 4x4 training or Travis Dugan 4x4 👌

[@mavusane]

Hi Ryan, another great one, my family was worried about the silence, hopefully all is well.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Yeh tough times mate, but hopefully with your support it will get easier. Tell the fam I am well and I’ll see you at the next one 👌

[@johnsanders1779]

Ryan thanks for all your efforts with this series. We have loved every minute and inspires new destinations for our next trip.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

That great John. Happy to hear that the series is well received and that the adventure has been inspired. Magic!

[@daryusaden9504]

Extended jigglers 😂😂😂

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂 brilliant. Thank you for your donation mate. Really appreciated 🤙

[@EngineerK]

Fond memories boating on Lake Cariba circa 1975. Dad snagging tiger fish right at the dam head. Swimming at an island on the way from Cariba Bay resort to the gorge that turned out was infested with crocs. Is the resort still there? Was a going concern as I recall at the age of 9.

[@johanvanwyk3134]

Hi Ryan. Enjoyed it yet again. Those vultures were hooded vultures and not white headed. Just for interest sake. Have a good one

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Johan. Always get them mixed up but I appreciate the fix. Glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks again 👌

[@saulphiri7127]

I already smashed the button man! Happy you went all the way to Zambia. You said it. " There is alot of wildlife." "It is easier to come out of Zambia than to come in!" Well said. The Zambian side have to work out this issue.

[@nolavout3025]

They are on zambia time, 6 hours behind everyone else 😂😂😂😂

[@saulphiri7127]

@@nolavout3025 The "Zambian time" is very bad! Very retrogressive!

[@stspies]

Another great video! But look at 6:52min how water runs up the hill… that’s magic! 😉 Thank you

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

😂😂😂 well spotted legend, and yes, I am aware that in the glory pit there is anti gravity. A mistake that slipped through the cracks of long weary hours to get this one out for you all. Sorry about that, but much appreciated for it

[@stspies]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica don’t be sorry still loving it!

[@Henriette368]

Was also wondering what magic is at play with water running upwards😂

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

@Henriette368 😂😂😂

[@ennokarr]

Ryan, do you do photo shoots on these trips as well boet? Man, some of your imagery is just breathtaking mate. You capture the essence of Africa. I wouldn't mind a couple of prints for some frames. Let us know. Keep up the fantastic videos! Btw, you capture light very well, I must say.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Enno, yes, look up 4x4ventures on instagram and Facebook. Reach out to me on email at [e-mail]. Go through instagram and let me know which images you’d prefer and I can make a plan bud. Thank you for your support 🤟

[@DrTindola]

Thanks

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

You are amazing, thank you for your support and belief in the adventure. Legend 🙌

[@cidinhocelestino663]

It's a lovely documentary as always. I'm a big fan of your videos. By the way, have you ever thought about overlanding in Mozambique?