Seriously Surprising First Impressions of Botswana [S9-E7]

After driving around the world for the past 4.5 years we've arrived in Botswana and our first impressions of this country are not what we expected.
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[@siamesejasmine]

Every time I think of Botswana, I think of one of my favorite movies from the 1980s. “The Gods Must Be Crazy” ❤

[@SHARONOREILEY]

Loved that movie!

[@sandy89107]

That was funny ❤

[@paulyeo-confexhub3070]

The movie was shot in Botswana or the native actor is from Botswana?

[@siamesejasmine]

@@paulyeo-confexhub3070 Both, I think. Unfortunately, the main character actor died many years ago.

[@tshililomelvinnekhavhambe3601]

That movie played in South Africa and some parts of Botswana

[@robertroylomax8114]

It is NOT a Barbecue. Here......in ZIMBABWE, NAMIBIA, SOUTH AFRICA and BOTSWANA.........it is a BRAAI!

[@JoanneMacg]

There’s no sunset like an African sunset, complete with thorn trees and elephants. ❤

[@rachaelrae4532]

Living in Canada but Grew up in Zimbabawe and love our Botswana neighbours. When I miss Southern Africa, I like to watch “the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency”. It was filmed in Botswana.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

I loved that show. My wife is white (Scottish) and that show made her prepare for southern africa. I'm Zimbabwean and I always enjoy driving to Botswana from Zim

[@aomp2]

Also watch A United Kingdom and the Last Lions.x

[@robert-trading-as-Bob69]

As a white South African from Johannesburg, I have run deliveries up to Gaborone and loved the trips! The people there are friendly and helpful. I wish SA cities were like that.

[@Loomy65]

where are you originally from? I mean, are you Dutch or French

[@robert-trading-as-Bob69]

@@Loomy65 Mainly Scots, with a little Irish and some English. On the Afrikaans side, some Dutch and French blood, too. We call that a 'Pavement Special' here, meaning a mongrel dog allowed free access to the pavement. (sidewalk for the Yanks)

[@boineelomogale5350]

Thanx brother👊we also appreciate you guys😊

[@ciaramc29]

Botswana has been the most magical country. That shot of the herd of elephants crossing the river at sunset, I can only imagine how much better it was in person.

[@GioandJC]

That footage of the elephants from the river during sunset was EPIC!!! You truly captured a moment that evoked emotions and there is no doubt that will be one of your most romantic memories of your world travels. BRAVO!!!

[@gordonbryson2986]

Brilliant abso bloody brilliant ,thank you for taking us to Botswana,as we have followed all your journey we feel compelled to say a massive thanks for your catalogue of superb videos of your journey with trudy Take care and stay safe Fiona and Gordon from bonnie Scotland

[@doug729]

I am so glad you took the the Chobe River boat. It's amazing. As I said before, there is nothing like the magic of Southern Africa

[@katewilliams4876]

Top 3 of all the countries I have visited. Last time I counted it was 87. The nicest people. The government takes care of their people. Love,love, love. Hope you loved it too. I am just starting the video now. Thanks for taking us .

[@Bezuidenhout474]

The Chobe sunset of the river is so magical

[@jonathanholley8043]

We were in Kasana earlier this year, did the same Chobe river cruise,it was great , saw loads of wildlife ,but very hot . Stayed in a river lodge and had the first hot shower after 10 days of bush camps, bliss! Botswana is a fantastic country, great wildlife and friendly folks.

[@modisaneunity4534]

Glad you enjoyed your stay in my country. Blessings🎉

[@lucretiaphillemon-motsu1418]

Am so glad you love our country. Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your experience. We are a good country and nation. Thank you once again.

[@outofmanyweareone6429]

I cannot wait to visit Africa ❤❤it’s beautiful.

[@MartuNutt]

Hi dear couple! From 🇨🇷Costa Rica🇨🇷 I follow you and enjoy your travels: Europe, Canada, USA, México, India, etc. and now Africa. Besides the beauty of places, I enjoy how you two get along so well. Congratulation for your life, not easy to accomplish all of it. ❤ Thanks for sharing.

[@janaylsworth4375]

What beautiful shots of the elephants strolling at sunset -- and the sunset itself!

[@naomivantonder1161]

Botswana is the most beautiful country with friendly people. If you go camping in the right places you will want to go back over and over again.

[@classicvwride7520]

That is true, but I believe South Africa is so much beautiful. Botswana's people are much friendly and safer though. I have visited all the South African countries by driving , hence my experience

[@naomivantonder1161]

Have you been to Botswana? If not, you can not say this. I live in Botswana and love it.

[@naomivantonder1161]

​@@Supremewin777In Botswana we get summer rain. It is winter now and dry. A day after the first rains and everything is green.

[@revothomas9343]

@@Supremewin777have you heard of seasons,Botswana has four,so figure it out.

[@brightonchirairo9128]

q​@@classicvwride7520

[@andrewmacdonald1103]

I've been following you for years, vicariously satiating my wanderlust. This African series is the best yet. The previous ones took some beating. Well done and thank you.

[@anchencoetzee4969]

Nothing compares to our African sunsets. We truly are fortunate, and when we see it through the eyes of visitors, it's a reminder that, despite all our challenges, there is nowhere else we would rather be ❤

[@jacoschlebusch9053]

Botswana is absolutely amazing. Was there 10 years ago.

[@mankwediseunane770]

Pay a visit again. Is a beautiful country

[@boineelomogale5350]

Please you should come back😊

[@kejmat]

Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. The film of the elephants following each other in front of the sunset. Just so beautiful. Thanks.

[@ChristineFoster-ii7pp]

I so enjoy the hour plus episodes. I look forward to this every week. Just ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ it.

[@geoffandchrisb9663]

I have just watched this a second time. It is wonderful. Amazing!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow, thank you! It has been a real highlight for us to get to do this country and hope to go back again !!

[@Aaron-P]

Mojo is such a character!! 😂 He certainly arranged a spectacular display for your tour! That sunset was gorgeous. Once again, expert driving. Trudy must have been inspired by those Jesus birds and floated over the sand! ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@ronaldramalosa2231]

Hello guys, thank you for visiting my lovely country and most importantly the mighty Chobe district....the home to the largest number of elephants in the world......I wish I could have met you and said hi......I am an immigration officer based at Kasane International Airport.....enjoy my country guys😍

[@haroldvanzyl3072]

Welcome to Botswana! On your way down to Francistown stop over at Elephant Hills, Nata bird Sanctuary, if you can make it to the Makgadikgadi Pan a visit to Kubu Island is definately worth a visit. From there head to Serowe 30 km out of Serowe is the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, where you have a wide range of animal, including most probably the largest population of white rhinos , which can be seen within meters of you vehicle.

[@khweenkat7242]

My country is amazing ❤🇧🇼

[@undekhachannel]

I like Botswana so much that I want to visit soon.

[@rojamillerover]

Thank you, now l miss my grandparents so much. Botswana has my heart ❤️

[@mariaparker7545]

Now that's what you call a sunset! Beautiful..

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Africa has been an absolute epic adventures. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world.

[@Cup_Cake_LVR]

Loved Botswana. I visited Kasani. My best friend lives in Gaborone

[@maemae1770]

You guys!!! This video has ALL the feels!! The elephants 🐘 🐘 🐘 crossing the river…silhouetted against the sunset…sometimes something is so beautiful it makes you cry. What a gift!❤️🇨🇦

[@findinglela]

Yes

[@TeezyK]

Hi Guys! I am from Botswana , mahalapye. This is very dope content . God bless you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !!

[@thutoamise474]

*Our Botswana Our pride* 💯🔥💪🏽🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🫡🫡

[@TheSnowman518]

I am so going to miss watching this on Sundays here in Australia . Hopefully they will travel again as i need my fix on watching Chris and Marianne .

[@peterwilson6200]

Love the smiles of the lads on the boat tour.

[@fungaimagumise4360]

Chris as long as you are in southern africa during this time of the year, you will get tired of saying it's a beautiful day the sun is shining and the weather is perfect 😂😂

[@ianbensmith3345]

I love my country Botswana we are a peaceful nation you are welcome to visit anytime

[@changinglanes2212]

I’m just amazed at what you have both accomplished these last 4 and a half years. And, I’m a bit sad that your journey is nearly over for purely selfish reasons, what am I going to do now on a Sunday afternoon (in Australia)?

[@christiaancoetzee2964]

Boat captain has a wonderful sense of humor. "Sent the crocs an e-mail".

[@findinglela]

Yes

[@tsakane_onadventure]

You had the best Captain 👌🏾 the boat cruise was amazing

[@louiseupton3363]

I've never been to Botswana. This video has made me want to. Definitely going to check out flights from Cape Town. I also think we'll follow your lead and book into The Big 5 lodge and look for Mojo with his boat 😊 I believe the Chobe river is an epic exploration too 👏 👏 Thank you for sharing another wonderful video. 😊

[@sasaskitchen2435]

Watching u from England and proud Motswana Woman thank u for showing us my Country 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇬🇧

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !! Stunning and friendly country 🌷🌺

[@rebeccadear9190]

I decided to watch your sunset 🌇 tour again. It is j6st as magical the 2nd time as the first. Ty

[@glaubs65]

Because of you I found Itchy Boots, who does slightly more adventurous trips on her bike, and you guys give us more of the people feel. Works well together. You are both just excellent at dealing with the locals.

[@rillyjo5810]

That girl is brave trekking African in that heat.

[@dkay4993]

For the first time I attuned with your magical moment - seeing those animals in, on and by the river was amazing. Great photography - it looked beautiful and peaceful! 🚌🚌🚌

[@edithmiller3114]

When you plan your trip for Namibia....change over to a 4wheel drive or you will miss so many wonderful experiences. Namibia is magnificent.

[@JoanneMacg]

Yes, wouldn’t attempt it without 4x4

[@doreenbotlhole216]

Thank you very much for loving my Country Botswana 🇧🇼 😊,enjoy your journey and have fun 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Our pleasure! It is easy to love !!

[@adriancranmer3695]

This is the most beautiful video you.have made and the sunset with the elephants was amazing wow.

[@keletsoobakeng6379]

Thank u guys for visiting Botswana 🇧🇼 💖

[@jodidyet6954]

Best episode yet. Stunning footage.

[@annrimmington8690]

Just keeps getting better and better. Think this part of the world is my favourite that you have been to. Amazing wildlife and people. Why is there so much horror in the world when people are like this ❤❤

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Please come visit I'm Zimbabwean and live in the UK. Southern Africa isn't as developed as UK and that's beauty of it. You are always close to nature and we are very friendly especially to outsiders

[@Deon_Meyer_Animal_Whisperer]

Wonderful! But you forgot to say Botswana has the biggest, most beautiful skies in the whole wide world.

[@livingsimply68]

You guys should get this to BBC or Netflix as a documentary. The world should know your story 😉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great minds think alike - once we have crossed the finish line we will make the past 4.5 years into a very condensed series - we will post here on KZbin for all of you and then hope that we can get it onto the TV somewhere.

[@richardperkins3460]

@@TREADtheglobe sounds like a great idea 💡

[@PositivelyAndy]

@treadtheglobe this sounds like something that would do well on Nebula.

[@juliecoetzee1816]

Namibia is beautiful. If there is anywhere in the world I would go back to, it would be Namibia. Such a pity you could not cross into Nam, but when you do come back, do make the Skeleton Coast part of your travels.

[@tshokolokubakuba2396]

As a Motswana I love Namibia, I wish I had money to visit one day

[@chrislevins2463]

MORNING.....as always Chris your video is awesome....you will enjoy BOTSWANA its the best place to view game having lived there for 5 years

[@elizebothma7375]

Never been to Botswana although I'm from South Africa, you guys are wonderful, I enjoy every minute of your travels! You are so privileged to tour the world and Africa is unique!😅

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Africa is indeed unique. We aren't as developed as the West but I'm coming back home from Europe

[@steverussell4817]

Once again stunning.....re your crocodile.....many years ago whilst in the Gambia.. we went for a guided tour through a nature reserve...the guide told us all about Charlie the croc...somewhat tame.. and very docike once he's been fed...low and behold we came across this 3+ meter croc sound asleep ....so as you do I bent down to storke him...what an experience.....the guide then pointed out that Charlie was on the other side of the track ... ooppss....

[@Slippery_Pickle47.3]

There’s probably some Australian saying “naw, that’s a freshy mate, ain’t no worries, it’s the salties you gotta watch out for” 😝

[@bentbitz1]

As I watch your wonderful adventures I think how lucky for to be there. Then I think how lucky I am and thankful for you to bring this to so many people.

[@Chihera_at_shumbasvale]

Thank you for taking me on a virtual tour with you. Loving your content and I’m learning a lot for my channel🙏

[@makoromokwa6736]

The majestic beauty of Africa!

[@MusehanaH]

We've just crashed into Namibia....😄 Thanks for touring the South of Africa 🇿🇦

[@SHARONOREILEY]

Hi, my name is Sharon and im from South Africa. I accidentally clicked on your channel a couple of weeks ago, when you first arrived in Durban. I decided to watch it and I have watched your subsequent updates on your travels. I must say that i have really enjoyed seeing it all through your eyes. Travel safe and look forward to the next one. God bless 🙏

[@kokikaandpaula]

Hi just tell you your video of Kasane. And Chobe river make me cry , I have been there 5 times and I missed so much for me it’s the most beautiful part of Africa .

[@LadySiboVlogs]

Welcome to our beautiful BW nice place; enjoy the flora and fauna; enjoy your stay guys. Blessings.

[@MouseToes]

You created a cinematic experience on the river cruise! Mojo was a fantastic guide as well.

[@richardkoker8749]

how very special, elephants in the sunset - WOW!

[@sophiemarcaurele]

You two beautiful souls truly have the best laughs ever 😊❤

[@gabaratemakole9258]

I lived in Botswana for 13 years now but I like it here

[@KhairulAnwarTumingan]

the sunset view is purely majestic!

[@pattyr6616]

Those elephants crossing the river at sunset , epic!❤

[@ssekyewajulius5769]

as an African , our beauty stuns me to this day.. arid areas to very green land scapes. Uganda is just amazing.

[@joannevieritz3463]

How very beautiful , elephants in the sunset. Where else in the world could that happen , but Africa.

[@rudolphduplooy3835]

India

[@utlwanangrabodietso2064]

Thank you for visiting Botswana, hopefully you enjoyed your stay and will come visit again.

[@annemackle3625]

I feel I should give a round of applause, what a brilliant video easy your best. The herd of elephants against the sunset was magnificent, it brought a few tears to my eyes. You need to take a still from that and have it framed. The animals all performed well for you. I love how nothing phases you,you just change your plans instead of moaning. Great camera work Chris and great driving Marianne. Love from Scotland.

[@TDC145]

You two human beings are blessed Africa loves you🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@elingroves4830]

Absolutely fascinating watching this video. Great to see the country through your on the ground lens and through your wind shield. Gives a birds eye view of exactly what the country is like.

[@Sue-mh6wi]

Hi, Oh my goodness, awesome, wonderful, fantastic. Sooooo jealous 😂😂. Thankyou❤❤❤❤❤

[@ErikaHuntly]

Beautiful photography, thank you!

[@harriesimon8566]

Zeer mooie vlog prachtige omgeving mooie natuur dankjewel wat jullie ons laten top 👍👍🚍👩‍❤️‍👨

[@peggyunderhill601]

Thanks so much for taking us along we full timed in our rv in the States and loved it, but not as epic as yours.

[@JocelynStocker]

Amazing - elephants @ sunset 😊

[@andrewjohnson9896]

Another wonderful video guys. After four years vanlife in the UK and Europe, I think we need to start planning further afield.

[@lisak2283]

I am literally weeping watching this, its just so beautiful. What an amazing trip you literally stumbled onto - wow!

[@michelleoconnor4085]

Another fabulous video. I especially loved it because I’m planning a trip to Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe next year.

[@mywanderways]

You guys are both so wonderful, you have a beautiful heart, god bless you 👋🙏💞

[@colinedwards7367]

There was a road sign at the top of a mountain pass here in South Africa that read “All 4x4’s to stop, engage lowest gear then lock all wheels before proceeding. All other vehicles proceed normally. Trudie included.

[@deebee.14]

Being on the move for such a long time, i fear you will find it very difficult to go back to normality or is your normality is to keep on traveling now? I have loved every single minute, watching your adventures each week. Love you guys ❤

[@hayleyjones6302]

Absolutely loving the Africa series but would love you guys to do more of the America and Canada one day.

[@peterg3365]

What a wonderful episode and great editing too. I'm enjoying the African segment much more than the Indian chapter.

[@seahorse2229]

love my Sunday watching you both its all so beautiful all of Africa is so worth seeing i would love to be able to do what you have done.

[@juanitacourtaillac3885]

We look so forward to all your videos. Loved the Chobe boat ride. Always wanted to visit there.

[@cosmojoe7207]

mesmerised. thank you again and be safe always 😊

[@Tombrownschooldays]

Just watched your latest video. Guys im in awe!! Have followed you guys for a few years now. Your videos lift my soul so so much.. THANK YOU SO MUCH.. Save travels . Keep up the awesome driving. Lo ING the cinemography. Awesome!! Just love it!!❤ TRUDY ROCKS!! ❤❤🎉❤

[@sheilamorrell6329]

That was one of your best videos, actually the best. Lovedit.

[@johnhopkins4012]

Love Botswana crossing the Maghadgadi, Chiefs Island Gwaai River Savuti, Chobe, Kasane. Great bush trips in 4 x 4s.

[@JulesKatic]

So lovely to see you slow down and enjoy nature. Your videos are addictive!

[@eddvanlife7396]

Loved Chobe River. We had a zoo full of animals. Sue did sunset tour and I did photography boat with gimbals and Nikons telephoto....amazing shots. So blessed to have life opportunities that are so flippin cool, your footage is brilliant.

[@pennylambley2536]

Hi guys from Australia, I was lucky to get into your channel a couple of months ago, and have recommended you to so many people. Just love the videos as it is such a wonderful to see parts of the world that many of us would probably never see. Stay safe. And you are so right, who doesn’t love elephants!!!!!

[@JeanThring]

Amazing episode again. Seeing the elephants and the sunset must have been so special.

[@shagoesfar]

I felt so emotional when I seen you dance at the falls - I usually do the exact same thing x

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Thank you for a lovely and exciting video.