Seriously Surprising First Impressions of South Africa 🇿🇦 vA 157

I ride from Grunau, in Namibia, to the border with South Africa.
In Grunau, I stay in a beautiful lodge in the middle of the desert. It's funny, the lodge is also a butchery.
A couple of days later, I ride to the border with South Africa, the last border crossing on my way to Cape Town, and I start to reflect on my extraordinary 3 years long journey... a journey so big that it didn't make any sense... a journey that, against all odds, I am about to complete!
After entering South Africa, in the first lodge, 500 meters after the border, I find the most insane hospitality I have ever experienced. The owner of the lodge sees me on a tricycle, and he refuses that I pay for my stay and for my food... what an arrival in South Africa!
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[@fredeokolo8717]

For this accomplishment , you deserve to be inducted into the Marco Polo Hall of fame. Three years on a Trike from France to South Africa. Mighty Congratulations.

[@JeanPierreJollivet]

Yves, when you get back to France via west coast of Africa, are going to do the silk road just like Marco Polo?

[@IzzoForex]

Ayie gi ng'ama ma 🦁

[@Pedro-nt2ro]

@@JeanPierreJollivet silk road is not in africa though hahaha

[@majklknight7455]

@Pedro-nt2ro read his comment again

[@JeanPierreJollivet]

@Pedro-nt2ro I know. When Yves get back to France. He can start after a break the silk road

[@Adventures4vida]

I'm an orphan that spent most of my childhood and early twenties in trouble with the law. I was lucky that when I was 19 and got convicted I got a conditional discharge, which means that if I do all my sentence with no problems I'm not considered a felon, even though I got convicted of a felony. 5 and half years of probation and I finally got that behind me, took me most of my 30's to figure out what I wanted to do. I rode my bicycle across the USA in 2012 and have never felt so alive. At 45 i'll be getting my first passport in a week and am so excited to see the world on bike! Thanks for this content Yves, its truly is a motivator to keep saving so I can experience this! I'll never have a family or own a home, but i'm determined to live the life of adventure! Happy New Year!

[@daus6035]

Wow well done! You are one strong person go chase your dreams wishing you all the best from another 45 year old who travels a lot 😅

[@jonnysmith1516]

Tell us your KZbin channel that I can be a subscriber. Good luck to start your journey. I saw a video of South Korean girl rides her bike around the World too. She spent about 11 years on the road and now back to her country. She does not have many video on her channel, so she does not make many subscribers.

[@Adventures4vida]

@@jonnysmith1516 this is the channel im gonna do my trip on. Thanks for asking. I'm working and saving right now so I don't have a lot of time for doing over nighters. But once I start my trip im gonna upload on a schedule.

[@Adventures4vida]

@@daus6035 Thanks you. Life isn't fair for any of us, and all we can do is try to enjoy what life gives us.

[@mariatheresa2755]

Just subscribed to support , and in case you need a famly, just tell us. Here we can take you in and give you a clan name😂

[@Ihminen]

Seriously dude! The sense of adventure that i get from this journey of yours is just life saving to me. Im at the place in my life where this kind of thing is not possible right now but seeing you do this once a week gives me hope and takes me there to africa. Godspeed!

[@stephentapp]

Yves, thank you for taking us on this journey with you! I first found your channel as you were making your way through Kenya (where I want to visit) on your way to Uganda (the only African country I've been to so far). I've told at least 50 people about your channel and the adventure that you're on. Your videos are unparalleled for those that are interested in understanding what it's truly like to travel across country. When I was in Uganda, I traveled from Kampala to Fort Portal and surrounding areas. It was a blessing to watch you travel down the same roads and reminisce about my own happy time there. I haven't found anything else on KZbin that so accurately gives the flavor of the experience. Seeing you cross the border into South Africa is an emotional experience! What an amazing accomplishment! Yes, watching the journey is informative and entertaining. But it is something much more than that. It is a call to action - a call to good health, adventure and expanding relationships. We live in an era when it is easy to become isolated and even lost in our devices. So many people today are stuck behind a screen at work and stay stuck behind screens in their free time as well. But there you are showing the world that there are rich and meaningful experiences awaiting those that will take them. When I was very young, I would see a hero like Indiana Jones go into the jungle or the desert and have amazing adventures. Stories of bravery and adventure are a vital inspiration especially for youngsters. It's much easier to leave the nest and soar high if you have the chance to observe someone else do the same with great success. I believe that's what your videos also do and why you have so many friends cheering you on. I have a drive to meet new people and explore the world that is baked into my essence but still get distracted from that objective. Watching your journey is an inspiration to stay focused on getting the most out of life by creating opportunities to expand my horizons. To anyone watching these grand adventures, go! These phones can either be a window to the world or a trap. Don't live out your days merely watching others, like Yves, do great things. Go! It doesn't have to be Africa. It doesn't have to be for 3 years. But find your own adventure. Go! Don't wait until you age out and regret not seizing the opportunity. Go!

[@EvalynLyimo]

karibu kenya yetu mr Stephen

[@stephentapp]

​@@EvalynLyimoThank you! I am excited to go! I have met many people from Kenya and they are all wonderful!

[@mboniekeaikitse8783]

22:00 I lived the moment with you Yves. Im literally in tears. Great job and moment that shall last forever❤ Salute from Botswana 🇧🇼

[@mtndrone]

He is incredible

[@misheckwagura2988]

That's truly inspiring! Yves' journey is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and an adventurous spirit. Traveling on a tricycle from France to South Africa over three years is no small feat-it's a story of grit and courage that resonates deeply. Watching his experiences unfold and seeing the world through his eyes is both humbling and motivating. Yves, your journey reminds us that no dream is too big when pursued with passion. Keep inspiring the world, and know that you have fans cheering for you all the way from Kenya! Shout to me in your next video please please

[@OdinTube]

Congrats man you made it🎉

[@kenyapeeps]

I like how the owner of the hotel appreciates you...I also believe you deserve it and more...I also support your quest

[@JeanPierreJollivet]

Yves, your photography is getting so much better. The way you captured the landscape was super epic!

[@frankyyaggabot6222]

Ya, I have loved his exploits, but what has shocked me is the scarcity of animals. Even just 30 years ago those landscapes would have had all kinds of animals in them.

[@DetroitPHX]

Congratulations buddy , you are the MAN ! thank you for taking us along with you GOD BLESS

[@40beyondfashion]

Welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦 lovely to have you. Will be looking out for you in Cape Town

[@davidgerber6385]

Well done! South Africans are the best people, Love it😍

[@sagenamugongo7008]

Best and worst ppl...crime remember...we don't want Yves to be hijacked

[@maxgamboltv9940]

God has been gracious on your side such a long journey shows commitment. Keep winning my KZbin mentor.🎉🎉

[@lauras9966]

Look at that smile!!! Worth a billion. Congratulations Yves for your adventurous spirit is the stuff of superhumans. 🎉🎉🎉

[@KinoYves]

Yeah, it's all in the head !

[@EthioNetChannel]

Congratulations! You achieved your first objective: traveling from France to South Africa.

[@emilysimelane6376]

Congratulations!!! Let's pop up a bottle of champagne. It's official, A DREAM ACOMPLISHED. yes yes yeeeees👏👏👏🍾🥂, welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@traveldiarieswithbo6380]

Hey Yves, so proud of you for this great milestone n thanks for taking us along. Congrats! 🥳🇰🇪

[@Officialsharonandolo]

Following from kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@its_momanyi]

I remember akipita Kenya

[@Officialsharonandolo]

@its_momanyi wale watu walikiwa wakimuomba pesa walikuwa wanafanya nafeel embarrassed 😀😀

[@andrewmatthews6669]

This is a touching moment Eve. I'm from South Africa JHB and have been on your journey throughout the way 🎉🎉

[@TL....]

Tony at the Vioolsdrift Lodge is super nice ! his wife Victoria as well top class man

[@KinoYves]

Indeed

[@abdikadirissack6661]

I feel like sharing the achievement with you since I have watched every bit of your journey.

[@Veronica-xt2ke]

Welcome to South Africa Yves, may God bless you and keep you in our wonderful country.

[@MarkFindlay-o2m]

🇿🇦 is a diverse country, slowly getting over the horrors that happened in the past. We are a loving, happy, kind, bunch of people. Welcome and enjoy.

Yeah but much less safe now. Very very much. When I lived there I never gave my security a second thought. No barriers, barbed wire. Freedom comes with a price.

[@Warsann]

The Legend has done it ❤....for those who followed from France register here ❤....

[@mattblack6736]

Well I haven't been following from France, just a friend he picked up on the way.

[@marynyambura4597]

Am here,we're almost

[@youtuber.13]

Joined from ethiopia Am kenyan and we all love kino yves

[@Thebull123]

From kenya 🇰🇪

[@Abdirizack_ar]

​@@youtuber.13​​Same here. I joined his channel while he was in Ethiopia.

[@armandoguerreiro8861]

Hello Yves ..! I’m Portuguese living in Melbourne Australia and I just want to congratulate you for the commitment and strength to finish this wonderfully journey. I have to say you sometimes put tiers on my face because I love this kind of aventures and freedom so wish you all the best of luck to continue with success your journey to Cape Town. Regards Armado Guerreiro

[@rsabardoelectrical]

Welcome to South Africa, relax and enjoy this amazing country and our people.

[@derkaiser723]

Mission is almost accomplished. Das ist fast erreicht . Watching you from Germany 🇩🇪!

[@Mercy-xx9gw]

Also from Germany 🇩🇪👏🏼

[@bonganimahlanga2708]

As we welcome you to South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ThatojuniorNthutang2]

Welcome to my awesome country Yveeeeeeeee🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@katherine9737]

Congratulations.🎉 We made it to South Africa. You're doing all the pedaling and we traveled along comfortably in our pajamas. Can't wait to see where we're going next. Best of luck! A true achievement.🎉

[@harriesimon8566]

Prachtige vlog mooie route fantastisch beelden je laat ons genieten wat een prachtig landschap Top Yves

[@Sonskyn7]

Whoop! Whoop! Welcome in our beautiful country! 🥳🇿🇦

[@elynesaddy9878]

From Kenya, invite me also, you live so well there dears

[@Happylife777baby]

Beautiful n criminal😂

[@Kikieva2024]

Congratulations yve, im crying the tears of joy for your achievement, have been with you through out your journey and it's amazing to you attain your goal, keep moving champ and all the best ❤❤❤❤❤ from 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@HlengiweNzuza-u3o]

welcome to South Africa i've been following you since you've started this journy woooow congratulations i'm from KZN residing at Johannesburg South Africa enjoy our beautyfull land, rainbow nation, hospitality 💃💃💃💃

[@cleo4782]

I am in tears😢😢😢...Been traveling with you from Kenya..been through all your ups and downs...never missed an episodes..we are now here...CONGRATULATIONS Yves..We did it!!!yeeeeey🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@esautumwesigye7181]

Thank God am part of your journey as you make your last steps into South Africa.

[@Ario533]

Congratulations on arriving in South Africa! I watched your Journey a long time! I am very excited for the new Journey up the West Coast. I say keep it going in Asia towards Korea or something!

[@skysimba8953]

🇰🇪 🇺🇸 Representing. What a journey!

[@elroyjacobs7153]

I am so happy that you made it safe and sound to South-Africa, and well done for making it this far in your journey. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@thomasyebei8540]

Awesome, Entering South Africa in style...

[@lilianatieno3797]

Happy new year am from kenya happy to see you finishing your tour

[@VeniVidiRitchie]

I'm so happy for you Yves! Congratulations on this milestone, not only in your trip but in your life aswell! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@OfficialYouTubeEsther]

Yeahhhh......let's go guyzzzz. Watching from Zambia 🇿🇲 the beautiful peaceful country❤❤❤

[@dominiqueserviget]

Félicitations Yves Tu vas aux bouts de tes reves 🏁La France est fière de toi et te remercie 🌍 Merci de nos avoir permis de voyager avec toi Chacune de tes vidéos étaient un enchantement Encore MERCI et BRAVO !!! Chapeau l artiste !!!!

[@TeaBells-pr3bl]

Congratulations on your epic journey from France to South Africa. Thanks for carrying us with you through your vlogs 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Your journey has shown us what the Bantu community calls "utu" or loosely called humane side of all the nations you have gone through

[@zealmo]

What a road! Congratulations on reaching South Africa by bike after a three-year journey! This is truly an amazing achievement... You always deserve better 🚴🏼💪🏻 Have a happy and enjoyable journey 💕

[@cirezno5960]

This manager is a true sports enthusiast at heart. I am touched by the respect he shows to athletes who stay at his hotel.

[@ECKMUSICPRODUCTIONINVESTMENTcc]

Namibian people of all races, colour and greed are just awesome. Namibia my country.

[@venus6722]

Whoop whoop welcome to South Africa! 💪

[@khulekaninyuswa721]

Welcome to South Africa

[@kristieweidner2798]

Congratulations on making it to south Africa 🎉🎉

[@tesfaymoges2754]

Congratulations “my friend” we watched you all the way from 🇪🇹. Well done my brother well done.

[@oumarsekisinde797]

Now i can confirm, you can only fail by choice OR win by choice! so humbling and has so many stories around it Bravo Yves !!!!

[@LaylaIbrahim-bl4nr]

Ooh man, I am gonna miss you. It was fun ,hilarious, scary, humbling, empowering, motivating, and a potpourri of life's adventures among very many warm and welcoming strangers. Thank you. This last bit reminded me of the song, "Save the best for last." Bless his soul

[@brucee1106]

First to comment,,grate love from Kenya 🇰🇪 safe journey

[@wendyleroux4399]

Welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦 🎉

[@adekorir]

Congratulations Yves.

[@oamaer]

The South African bicycle community should welcome mr.Kino by organizing a large bike rally and praying for world peace, so people can travel freely across borders, just like him! This is Amazing, thank you for those amazing videos, i watched them all.

[@Kenyasmatatuculture]

He is there for 3-4months I guess

[@tonyd441]

i will definitely order you book, your enthusiasm always puts a smile on my face

[@dinobaha]

Congratulations for your historical journey

[@YonasTsegaye-iz3op]

I’ve followed your incredible journey from Syria to this fantastic place. I revisited your videos highlighting your path from France to Syria. I won't ask how you feel; I witnessed your emotions while crossing the border. You embody resilience, determination, generosity, humility, and courage. I hope you inspire many. Thank you for everything you do! Congratulations on your well-deserved achievement! Wishing you the best on your return to France via West Africa. What an exciting moment! 🎉

[@fritzyschannel5942]

wow what an incredible start to south africa,man i love africans what an awesome nation

[@shaunlegend9821]

🤗🤗💪🇳🇦

[@sindanonegongo1199]

ya, it's just colonialism that messed up our nation.

[@easygofunhm]

Incredible journey! Have watched all from North Africa. You are amazing and encouraging the potential of humanity.. God bless 🎉

[@jeffreybrian3517]

Kino do you see south Africans are friendly,I told you the hospitality will be overwhelming, free sleep and beer 😊welcome man

[@philipchania6342]

I bet many of your neighbors and Africans in general would disagree especially those who've faced the barbaric and primitive side of black south Africans

[@jeffreybrian3517]

@philipchania6342 that's your point of view ,us as south Africans we welcome Kino with both hands I'm definitely sure you not one of us

[@NamibianYoutubeChannel]

Congratulations on your completion of the trip in Namibia, land of the brave 🇳🇦

[@KinoYves]

You have such a beautiful country!

[@NamibianYoutubeChannel]

@KinoYves Thanks Yves! You are a hero👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@wilsonkamitiofficial]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE ! 😅ALL THE BEST TO ALL OF US THIS NEW YEAR ! 💪🏾💪🏾BYE GOOD PEOPLE ! 🙂

[@VagnN]

Same to you 🎉 Thank you 👋

[@medbestlife]

You made it brother! With many obstacles and many amazing adventures and peoples along your amazing journeys!. God bless you brother!.

[@kironjigeorge4769]

Good morning Happy new year Congratulations from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@hellenamedia3470]

Sasa George

[@kironjigeorge4769]

@hellenamedia3470 poa sana hellen how are you?

[@VagnN]

Same to you 🎉 Thank you 👋 I love your country, Kenya 🇰🇪 ❤️

[@kironjigeorge4769]

@@VagnN welcome to Kenya

[@datboifromroundhere]

I shed tears of joy when you arrived to the lodge! What a remarkable journey! Thank you Yves!! 🫡

[@gracewangui1632]

LOl! I was also so emotional, that was a priceless moment as he rode down to SA.

[@NaimaPeo]

Congratulations on your achievement 🎉🎉

[@karenagufana6928]

20:50 I feel so happy for you. I started watching you when I was away from home and you were in my country Kenya and you made me see home when I was so homesick.

[@hellenamedia3470]

Great... Rudi home....🇰🇪

[@karenagufana6928]

@@hellenamedia3470 lol

[@rosekakuru1438]

Yves Yves Yeves 😂😂 you are one in a million. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 you are a star 🌟 🤩

[@DrbigD]

Congratulations Yves. Great Work. Enjoy your break. You deserve. 🤘💪

[@KibetRaymond]

Congratulations on completing your journey

[@yolindabadenhorst2099]

Well done and welcome to our country. May it just be smooth riding from here.

[@villa7filla7]

I cannot put into words the overwhelming emotions I feel watching your incredible journey unfold. Seeing you achieve your goal is truly inspiring! Namibia stands out as the best country you've visited-its people are warm, hospitable, and full of kindness. The Portuguese lodge owner who generously offered you a free room is a shining example of genuine goodwill; it’s heartwarming to know that people with such good hearts still exist. Moments like these make your journey truly extraordinary and unforgettable.

[@moderngrandma3452]

Land of the brave, 🇳🇦

[@JeanPierreJollivet]

Amen

[@manlikenick107]

I have been following you since Namibia and your joy is wonderful ❤❤❤

[@canyiks]

Yeiiiiii🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 a big congratulations Yves. Had made a projection of hitting SA around August 2024. Thank you for bringing us with you. Twendeeeeee sanaaaaa That was one beautiful welcome from our "African Shepherd" and the host....i am not crying, naaaaa

[@Swiftkai-zz1es]

What a feeling of accomplishment. I see it all over your face. Well done and what a journey you have taken us on. Thank you!

[@malcolmmontegomry1924]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉 u made it🎉🎉🎉 I'm watching your Videos for 2 years now

[@virginiandhlovu1435]

Congratulations and welcome.My family and I have learned a lot week by week about your travels and we realised we missed out on thinking travelling requires 5* accommodation 👏🏾🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@Odehyah951]

I just returned from Port Elizabeth (aka Gqeberha) South Africa and the city of George. Try to see different terrain that you can find in the South region. It looks like North America it’s so green and lush compared to the dry, Dusty region. But CONGRATULATIONS Yves!!!! YOU MADE IT to South Africa.

[@azizkarim8106]

Yves, the look of joy on your face was so evident. The Portuguese man was so generous, amazing. You're so close to this part of your goal and it has been a beautiful journey to come along with you ❤

[@Sagalands]

Amazing! Southern hospitality!

[@MyAltag]

I have stayed over in Grunau some 40 years ago and the place looks the same! Was great to see it. Love and welcome to South Africa!

[@brucee1106]

Freedom cannot be granted must be taken,,,Must go Must go 🇰🇪

[@karenagufana6928]

😂😂😂 jameni

[@Kenny_ken13]

Ata uku😂😂😂

[@mundea]

brilliant quote

[@hellenamedia3470]

Aii Bruce 😂😂😂...🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@zedekiahkwame640]

@@brucee1106 this is a popular Luo saying also,telo ikao,telo ok mi n'gato , courtesy of Emma jalamo ohangla song ‼️🙏🇰🇪

[@Zakayo]

congratulations Kino, you finally made it, was a joy to watch you on the journey.

[@al-bashirdermalclinic]

You're the only KZbinr I followed almost a year. Keep going sir.

[@VagnN]

Me too 💪❤️👋

[@Mcrl-vy7fv]

Really awesome Yves! I watched almost every video of your entire journey! Congrats to this big success!! Greetings from germany!

[@Kirsten567]

Congratulations, and welcome to our beautiful rainbow nation

[@modestybrown1500]

What an amazing fearless human being! Thank you for sharing. May God bless you. Watching from Zambia.

[@kingMo-D]

Congratulations and welcome!

[@fineadventures3785]

Congrats man from Kenya you are an inspiration to many

[@jaddis5382]

Congratulations to you,finally you did it.Amazing trip.

[@chadrackhmouv9393]

Tu as changé de look concernant les couleurs 💯💥💥💥 dynamique orange look

[@kariukidennis1197]

Great inspiration in achieving your goals. 🎉🎉🎉

[@gakuuseb]

We like to see you achieve milestone by reaching New cities, New countries but this, this was just epic Seems you not the only one who experienced goosebumps ❤🇰🇪

[@Sammispratt48]

The one thing I’ve noticed from watching the Namibian videos compared to the other videos from the likes of Kenya or Ethiopia or all the way down from the other countries is the isolation. Other countries you can barely get 50 yards without bumping into someone but here there’s barely anyone. Glad you finally got to South Africa 🇿🇦 Yves ❤❤

[@Furtedave]

Bruv how can one live in a dessert 😂

[@Sammispratt48]

@ it would help if you actually spelled desert correctly, the other one is a pudding lol 😂. I’m comparing it to the other videos of other countries he’s visited since Egypt all the way down through Sudan which btw had plenty of desert, then Ethiopia to Kenya to the various countries on route to Namibia. Each country he was in, no matter what the weather situation was ie wet or dry or whatever in between, he still couldn’t go far travelling without coming across people. Unlike Namibia where he never really had many people coming up to him or in the case of the schoolchildren running after him, there was nothing. That is basically what I’m trying to explain to you.

[@Furtedave]

@Sammispratt48 u took an hour to write that crap fr😅😅how do u know I wanted to write desert🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️read my statement again😂😂👨‍🦯 Ion even know why but it seems u lack the idea that not all countries r overpopulated

[@skifalu]

You have a very good natured host, friendship is more valuable than a dollar! Convey my appreciation - the world doesn't have many such nice guys like him.

[@lionbell9]

Amazing people you met. And one thing , be prepared to see stunning looking women in south africa

[@dochere-bolelwang]

Haha..😀.. The proverbial grass is always greener on the other side.. I am South African and my wife is Swati.. If I were rich, I'd grab an Ethiopian to be my other wife..

[@lionbell9]

@dochere-bolelwang south african women are the curviest women in africa and the most beautiful in my opinion together with ethiopian and eritrean yes but eritrean and ethiopian women are not really curvy but better wifes for sure i think south african girls can be a bit gold digging and too loud

[@collohretesh4906]

Congratulations Kino 🎉 and it has been a pleasure following your journey from the kenyan 🇰🇪 border, you have inspired me in some many ways, I hope your keep updating us on your rest period.