Safari Journals: Mapungubwe National Park (Summer)

[@thinusschoeman6461]

Byron, thank you for this excellently produced video. I go to Kruger as often as I can, but I have never been to Mapungubwe. Your video convinced that I have to het their soon. I think I will go in summer. It is just beautiful.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Thinus, that’s one of the best things to hear. I got very lucky with those flowers. Apparently they sometimes only last a few weeks after a lot of rain, so hopefully you can experience that too. I plan to try it in the dry season as well to see the difference.

[@AlannahBruce-g4p]

Elephants are the most special beings. Your videos are truly remarkable, thank you.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Mapungubwe has never looked so beautiful! 😍 Stunning production, Byron, and loved the authenticity all-round…

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Super glad you enjoyed it! Mapungubwe made it easy for me to show it off 🙌🏼🐘

[@m.goodengumman3941]

Thanks for sharing this video very interesting, awesome 👍🇬🇧

[@wendyhay1302]

Thank you so much. This is a work of true beauty. I love Mapunguwe. I have visited in each season and stayed in each camp. This has captured the soul of Mapungubwe. Elephants and dolphins seem to capture the authentic soul of all life.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you so much, Wendy. I’m so happy that you think I’ve done it some kind of justice 🙏🏼 I like that you include dolphins there as well. I totally agree!

[@thebearpike]

I was really moved by your emotional reaction to the elephants near the hide. This resonates very much with me. No matter how many hundreds I have seen and how often, they always have an impact on me. The most special moment was being surrounded by them at night in our open truck. A full moon shining its silvery light onto us and the rumbling and sniffing and chewing and their smell was all around us. A youngster hit our bull bar softly with his tusk - he was apparently so amazed what sounds he‘s able to produce, so he tried it several times more. Were it it tears of laughter or joy or overwhelming emotions in my eyes? I think it was all of that. Thank you for your wonderful video, Byron!

[@ExploreNatureNLD]

Hi Byron, living in the Netherlands and missing the South African nature and wildlife, a film like this brings us back. Looking at a beautiful green Mapungubwe makes us want to visit the park again, after our first visit in June 2023, but this time in January. Thank you very much.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Glad I can bring the Wild to you all the way in Netherlands! I would highly recommend it. Apparently you have to be lucky to get the flowers but it’s beautiful either way. I, on the other hand really want to try it in the dry season. Thanks for watching.

[@MoiraKatz]

Thank you for the extra special touch by displaying the names of different birds and antelopes. Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@bigpuppy9923]

That truly was special - having those elephants come & visit you at the hide. Wow.

[@geofftheys7609]

A stunning video I esp loved the sound track just makes all the shots come to life even more. What time of year do you film this video. I love the flowers, the green ness of the bush and the ealry morning light. This park has always been on my bucket list but would like to go when the park is lush and green. thank you for the amazing videos .

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much Geoff! This was late January - I got very lucky with those flowers as they only bloom temporarily after a lot of rain. I would highly recommend it anytime of the year, I think it’s very under appreciated.

[@gartenmachtglucklich2862]

Great Video and Thank You for Sharing with Us. Incredible, we Can’t Believe What We See. November 2023. We were in Mapungubwe and for a 3/4 day we went tothe Western Part of the Park, too. Was incredible try - nearly no Vegetation, Only Dust, and Nearly no Animals. So we can’t believe what We see at your Video. The hide war looking mud only and now soooo much water and huge Elefant herds. It’s the Total Differenz. For Our Holiday we booked tended campat the Western side first but we were so happy That We changed to the Eastern Part Before because it was soooo a Great difference between east and west. This November we will go again to mapungubwe. Let’s see what we will see. I love the huge baobab trees.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Yes, there’s a huge difference in the seasons. I was there recently and it was very dry like how you’ve described. Both beautiful in their own way though. Thanks

[@davrenventer9405]

I love the way you also honor the small creatures. Wonderful camera work

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you. They’re as much of the story as anything else 👌🏼

[@mylittlecraftyhouse]

A true child of the African bush! Awesome video, awesome person.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Ah, thank you so much! Appreciate you watching

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

These videos are from the heart. So well done.

[@suetidwell3397]

I absolutely loved this ...and LOVED the emotion that you showed throughout the show. I am now a subscriber and can't wait to watch more of your videos. Like you, I am in LOVE with Africa. My first trip there changed my life....literally. I wrote an award winning book about my experience...even though I never intended to become an author. BUT Africa changes you....and speaks to your heart in a way that is impossible to put into words...although I did try!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Wow, thank you so much! Sounds like you definitely understand what Africa is about… it’s also impossible to really put that feeling fully into a video so I know what you mean. We can only try 😄

[@migaventer3262]

Breathtakingly gorgeous 🩶

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@IwanPieterse-iwanzbiz]

Wow. I should definitely pay Mapungubwe a visit. I think I will. Production quality on this video is also excellent, well done. 👍

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Iwan! Yes, I would definitely recommend a visit 💯

[@seanscott685]

It felt like I was right there with you! Absolutely brilliant, thank you sooo much Byron.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Sean! It’s such a beautiful and underrated place 👌🏼

[@dorotheesiegel507]

Magic. No more words. Your words and pictures touches my soul. Thank you so much.

[@WildWildJourneys]

That’s amazing to hear. I’m so glad. Thank you Dorothee 🙏🏼

[@dougbonsor3823]

Well done Bud, you are an inspiration to both young and old. Keep it going and long may the journey last.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much, Doug. Off to Kruger again next week for the next journey - can’t wait! Thanks for watching

[@patrickehrenholm]

Another beautiful video Byron. Well done and looking forward to more videos!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Patrick! 🙏🏼

[@sawildlife24]

Have to say - the wasp sighting: amazing!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Ah, there were so many little things going on at the camp! It was very cool to watch 💯

[@gcatianjax]

Hey nephew, time to get a rooftop tent! Wonderful episode! Jacqui and I were mesmerised.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Hey Uncle! Agreed, it’s high up on the wish list… along with many other things! Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it 🐘

[@paintedleopard6987]

Gorgeous landscapes, awe inspiring sightings …am really loving your videos. You have a great way of bringing nature on screen, great photos and really enjoy your narrative, personal and pure. Hope you make many more videos!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Wow, thank you so much! So glad you’ve been enjoying them. Happy to have you here and I definitely plan on making many more 💯

[@iqueque]

Excellent video in all respects. Filming, editing and commentary all first class.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you so much!

[@marianacalvert4714]

Amazing!! The peace and tranquility that comes with being there, being so small in front of such beauty, is my paradise on this planet, ugh how I miss SouthAfrica...but there is less time left to return, in two more weeks I will be there again. Thank you for the feeling you put in your videos, they make me feel again that emotion and those feelings that only SouthAfrica has given me.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Mariana! They say that feeling of being small and insignificant you get from nature is the gateway to peace.. really glad you’re able to connect with these videos and hope you enjoy your time back in SA!

[@authenticafricaoverland7552]

Wow how amazing is this video, you are an incredible wildlife photographer, what a inspiring video, you are made for this

[@WildWildJourneys]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@iluv2_travel]

why are all your videos absolute perfection?!

[@WildWildJourneys]

That’s a big thing to say! Thank you

[@iluv2_travel]

@@WildWildJourneys its the perfect mix of commentary and wildlife. youtube is full of wannabes. you beat them all in wildlife videos. i cant wait to visit s. africa in June!

[@desilove3561]

Thanks for the beautiful content Byron! Living in the UK at the moment and missing SA and the bush so much. Watching this makes me feel just a little less homesick. Looking forward to the next one ❤

[@WildWildJourneys]

Hi Desi, I’m so glad it’s helped a bit with the homesickness! Someone the other day said it had the opposite effect 😆 thanks for watching!

[@suetidwell3397]

Thank you for sharing. This WAS AMAZING! I hope to experience this someday!

[@christiaangriesel8486]

Awesome episode Byron Ellies truly are speicial Looking forward to the vision, sounds like some exciting wild wild journeys ahead 🎉🎉

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks as always, man! Exciting indeed 🙌🏼

[@charlottepavelka7320]

So beautiful…love all the birds and smaller creatures and incredible scenery!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Charlotte! It’s an amazing place

[@Kangela]

Awesome, authentic content and quality videography, excellent stuff, thanks for sharing. We're heading that way in March, your video certainly inspires us.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Chris. Ah, great I’m sure you’re going to have a great time - happy sightings out there! 🐘

[@issy-colin]

Great episode 🙂. Lovely to see the bush so green (and yellow). It was so dry when we made our first visit to this special place.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you! Ah, it really blew me away. Would love to go back in the dry season later this year.

[@jennaholten3009]

Another wonderful viewing experience for the family ❤ thank so much! Looking forward to the future journeys with you and growing the campsite crib 😂

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Sis! Cribs bush edition 😂

[@Togos_Lyrics]

Epic!❤ i've never been there before! thanks for the epic adventure!❤

[@WildWildJourneys]

Highly recommend it! Enjoy 🙌🏼

[@Togos_Lyrics]

@@WildWildJourneys thank you! i will visit it someday!

[@sawildlife24]

Lovely video Byron. Looking forward to the rest of the series :)

[@WildWildJourneys]

@@sawildlife24 thank you! Should be quite the rollercoaster 😁

[@VeronicaArmstrong-n5i]

Thanks for sharing another beautiful video! I've enjoyed all your videos, especially Northern Kruger. You are incredible lucky with your sightings :) Hope the good luck continues :)

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you so much for watching these videos and for the awesome compliments. You’re right, my luck has been unbelievable 😂🤞🏼 thanks again!

[@jacowiid9876]

Amazing great quality footage presented in one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Awesome storytelling, top notch. Please continue your journey and keep on sharing with us. I just became a follower. Thanks for sharing👌

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much for that Jaco. Really appreciate it and happy to have you here for the larger journey. 🤝

[@fransmadida4967]

Hi hi nice one Mr u keep us on smiling again nice clip love it Frnas 🎉😊

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you Frans 🙏🏼

[@colejohnston2186]

Top quality content Bud, you're living the dream Born in your blood man, looking forward to the next lot of content 💪

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much Cole! Loving the experience and can’t wait for the rest of this year 🙌🏼

[@martinbreytenbach9119]

Excellent video!

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Martin! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@paulocavaleiro-krugersafar6884]

Your videos are absolutely amazing.... love it.... what software do you use for 4k, if i may ask....

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thank you! I’m editing in Final Cut Pro

[@paulocavaleiro-krugersafar6884]

@@WildWildJourneys thank you, must look into it.... looking forward to your other videos...

[@iammatt72]

Incredible content again Byron. Such amazing beauty in this country.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much Matt. Endless beauty. We are so so lucky to be here!

[@superman_za]

Such a great episode 👏

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Cuzzie! 👊🏼🙏🏼

[@flatdog1951]

Brilliant video. Thanks so much.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks Simon, appreciate you watching

[@craigmitchell905]

very nice work man, i am convinced now to go. thanks.....Peace

[@WildWildJourneys]

Great to hear! Thanks Craig

[@salehasayed6641]

💜💜💜

[@maureenrule8244]

Off to Kruger in May. This sure looks like a spectacular place.

[@WildWildJourneys]

It’s certainly worth a visit. Enjoy Kruger, I’m sure it will be amazing!

[@lynettegemmell3702]

Awesome !!!. Am I not seeing it but I would like you to tell us what Season/ Month you do your trips. Either way they are outstanding accounts of what each trip has to offer

[@WildWildJourneys]

@@lynettegemmell3702 thanks! This in January, mid summer

[@jbuehlerjr]

Your imagery is awesome. Big fan. How do you like shooting with the R6? And kind of settings are you using? I shoot with an 80D and a sigma 700mm when I go to SA. But I can tell the clarity differences between the sigma and canon.

[@WildWildJourneys]

Thanks so much! I love the R6. Think it’s great value for what you get. One thing - It can sometimes overheat if taking a long video on a hot day but it’s only happened twice to me so far. I’m shooting video in manual and adjusting iso and exposure according to light and the scene… I like sigma as well. Used to use their 100-400 and it really did well

[@Basecamp24-z9f]

Something is off with the dynamic range on this video. Did you change some settings?

[@WildWildJourneys]

Not that I’m aware of, but it’s possible. Had only been doing this for a few months at this point