The most recommended OFFROAD track in South Africa. Ep271

Join us as we travel the world overland, exploring the cultures and traditions of all the countries we visit.
In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.

[@dantheman6159]

Glad to see you guys back on the road. Maintenance and mechanical troubles are part of over landing but you guys handle it all with a smile and in great spirits. You are truly living the real definition of being alive. Human birth being put up great use by you 2 beautiful souls. Cheers, Daniel, Melbourne.

[@bsniperem]

Hey guys, glad you enjoyed it and gave the Landy a proper shakedown with all the varying terrain. The Baviaans does not normally have so much water, my daughters counted no less than 44 water crossings that day. Oh by the way, we are the family that met you in Wilderness when you arrived at camp and passed you on the Baviaans track at that closed farm store. (Hilux towing the Bush Lapa). Hope you enjoy the Eastern Cape, we have a beautiful province and so much to explore. Enjoy and be safe. M & F

[@kyleford4746]

This would have to be one of the best travel channels on KZbin. You guys are so down to earth, aren't pushing products, get out there amongst it, support the community's you see and have the dream tourer and I don't even like Land Rovers. Keep up the great content

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@garagepie]

Best country to travel in the world!

[@adamgriss2025]

I can’t get over how much better Grizzly & Bear look after the facelift! 😍😍

[@tyler6147]

Every time I see videos like this it puts me in awe at how cool South Africa is.

[@boymeetsbush8232]

We did this track a few times. Saw our sticker on the board at the top of the pass. Enjoy our beautiful country.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

That must be cool to see. Still there .

[@thebuffalooverlander]

Enjoy South Africa 🇿🇦 and hope to see you guys on the road . That ‘Bush Rash’ just adds to the personality 😂🙌👌

[@BobvanT]

Great trip guys ! a shame you had to rush through Baviaanskloof but reckon you’ll see a lot more great tracks in the months to come - Thanks for spoiling us ❤

[@ironfistarrival]

You very welcome !

[@lionridds]

Great video guys 🙌 Agreed!! it’s “criminal” to do the Baviaans in one day. Three days minimum or more if you want to enjoy staying at the different campsites, take in all the scenery and little gems the area has to offer. We did it during December 2023 for 5 days and that was too little..But looking forward to following you to the next adventure 😎

[@chrisd6689]

Well done! Glad you did not experience anymore major mechanical issues. 😊

[@jean-marcla-roque2344]

Sure was the perfect shakedown, even the first scratches . Beautiful tracks both of them.

[@ianmatlock1]

I love how you guys are so level headed over the shake down issues with your vehicle. Not sure I could be the same. Well done guys.

[@ekspatvos6264]

Absolutely LOVED everything about your video. Thank you for my arm chair ride-along. Safe and happy travels. ❤

[@stevestott1514]

Wow what a beautiful video of this new look to your rig . That area is always worth two or more trips threw it . Clad you two are doing well . And looking forward to seeing more of Africa threw your videos Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌍🍻👍🏼😁

[@tonydownunder5703]

Fantastic stuff guys 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 And the new rig looks great out in the bush 💪💪 Well guys 👍👍

[@wildliveunit292]

oh wow what a nice trail :) cool footage :D

[@attieven3789]

Love the video. Just a pity you haven't made the drive to the hell when in the swartberg pass. Have a lovely camping site and it's a adventurous drive there.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Next time hopefully ☺️

[@OTRWA]

Agreed...looks spectacular...hope your home holds together as it should...safe travels. Cheers for the tour.

[@antonjacobs7718]

My most favourite place in the whole world. Glad you guys got to see a little bit of eastern cape heaven.

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

Another superb video, incredible views, editing skills and talent without a place to doubts... astonishing. Bear is getting some War Gifts. ¡¡Pura Vida from the other side of the world!!

[@yorkchris10]

They used to say BMW garage technicians finished vehicle assembly in the field. Definitely an award program in training.

[@donaldridley7826]

I love the access under the passenger seat to the compressor. Good design.

[@bxl_lad9952]

Glad you're back on the road again. G&B looks great. Some great drone shots and editing as always, you lucky, lucky b's! 😎

[@erichjacobs809]

You should have turned of to the Hel near the top of Swartbergpas, most secluded place and then camped there for the night!

[@Simonandisla]

Looked amazing 👍

[@mezanian]

Now I'm waiting for Itchy Boots to do this track😅. Thanks Lee and Stephy ❤

[@fritzintroopy]

Fantastic episode guys. Has inspired us so much and we’re so looking forward to getting out on the road again!! Beautiful scenery.. so glad you loved the Swartberg pass.. it was a highlight for us too…

[@evah787]

Well done "little Frenchie"....😂

[@fernandbinet9056]

Dont forget to preserve the frenchie ! elle est précieuse !

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

I get looked after very well 😉

[@coadyg]

When you head back to Capetown, you need to try out the Prince Albert pass it is the R339 from Avontuur to knysna it is also very stunning and not to demanding.

[@chrisworsnop7805]

As always, great video, so good to see the truck back on the road once again.

[@iansymington]

Welcome to my Hometown Port Elizabeth Aussie and Frenchy, I have been really enjoying your South African series, especially the remake of G & B.

[@hordur2012]

Love you guys ❤

[@grahamwood9842]

Absolutely stunning.

[@KevIsOffGrid]

Epic scenery in exchange for a few pin stripes is a good bargain :)

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We take the scratches any day 😉

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Hi guys fantastic driving good 4wd ing and great photos stay safe…Happy new year

[@Onward4x4]

oooooh... I like that rear view "mirror"... Ooooohhh... I like it.

[@spitjunction]

We drove over to Prince Albert in Jan 23. It’s always an epic journey including a flat tyre near the last hairpin bend before the top of Swartberg pass. Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Cheers

[@mark-]

Thanks for the show, WOW!

[@stevesmith3556]

Loving the scenery and the music is great, too😊

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Another awesome trip and probably the best coverage of the route I’ve seen. Well done Frenchie. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Really 😊 Thank you 🤩

[@steve2meter]

Wow, incredible scenery. Thanks

[@Daniel12428]

so good to see you guys back on the road.

[@hummerh1.garage]

Awesome!

[@navgoraya3198]

Glad to see u guys back on the road. Enjoy 👍👍🍻🍻

[@AndyM...]

Nice to see some gravel under the tyres after all this time, hope most of the bugs are ironed out after the huge rebuild. Wish you the best of adventures and safe travels !!!!

[@MartinBettler]

Wonderful route! It sounds really summery.

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

Noooooo, please try and cancel out any deadlines... You must take Mamma Afrika at African paces, tomorrow is another day, don't rush, so much to see.. Some Prince Albert Land Rover Nuts missed you going through town, dammit man.. And how was that very very short Landy encounter with the 90 up the Swartberg Pass... Geeeee wizzzz, the bloke couldn't wait for you to get out of the way... It was the right place for a cold "cuppa tea" and a chat.... Enjoy enjoy enjoy... Up the Green Oval 🇿🇦

[@Jan-pw4po]

Absolutely wonderful tracks, greetings from Western Canada

[@martinhitge]

Thanks for stopping at The Karoo Bierstro in Prince Albert. Hope you make your way back again soon. Cheers!

[@Mochioverland]

Another great video! You're an inspiration for our upcoming Africa trip.

[@namastesteven5655]

I love the look of a Landover but after watching your vlog which I thoroughly enjoy , I just couldn't cope with all the things that go wrong with a Landover ..........so I have to agree with the quote " a Landover and landcruiser will get you into the bush, but a landcruiser will always get you back out of the bush.

[@christiandefour2898]

Magnifique vidéo ça fait plaisir de vous revoir sur les chemins avec un très beau véhicule❤

[@Kaoniaw06]

Thank you so much, amaizing scenery and very cool moment ! Ps: la petite frenchie filme ca tres bien et vos sourires en disent long sur la suite de l'aventure !

[@anelnel4752]

Mosselbay is my home town and so happy to see that you guys enjoy our beautiful gems. Baviaan kloof is absolute a gem

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Your home is such a wonderful place on earth.

[@rajeevadesilva7951]

hi guys , i ve been enjoying your videos from the beginning , looking at the vehicle setup now and the upgrades you have done so far to the 130 , have you ever consider setting up a heavy leaf set in the back rather than the coils or the ari bags , in the past also you had some problems with the rear end suspensions , it's that you camper is very heavy for it. you could see the latest Tandura or Land Cruiser 70 series have the same, my 1978 Land rover series 3 109 i have done the same and works like dream for heavy loads,

[@mikeboone4425]

Outstanding job on the music selection just great guys . Stay safe Happy Trails

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you ☺️

[@roverlandingza5731]

Hi Leigh and stephie. Had the same problem with those terrafirma wheel caps. I think a little lock tight on each wheel would help with them shaking loose.

[@unimog404]

Always choose adventure over scratches! 🫡

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

It’s a no brainer 😅

[@MrFillefloe]

❤

[@johanvantonder4642]

Hi Guys, like your videos. Who built the Camper on your Land Rover? I like the way the tent opens up.

[@Amandla-Awethu]

Wow, don’t think we had any water crossings when we did Bavianskloof in 2018. But we were experiencing a drought then. Amazing scenery, feels like you are on Mars with the rock formations.

[@TerryT007]

You should consider wrapping Grizzly n Bear in clear seld healing PPF it works wonders. Enjoy our beautiful country, im jealous. Great content guys, keep it up.

[@TheMarlboroMan1969]

Any update on the water leakage when the roof is down and what about the damage to the suspension you showed us in the videao ? Great video again and enjoyed and dreamed away with the images and breathtaking views !

[@SJHuusko]

I love you! Bye bye! 🥰🥰

[@irvinfick7250]

awesome, hope u guys stay in SA to drive the same swartberg pass in winter, when it snows!!

[@davidfuters7152]

Morning guys 👍👍

[@MrDvdelft]

I hope you have booked stays at Speekhoutboom Tree House and/or the Makedaat Caves

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Nop 😢

[@thierrybayle4338]

Super donc votre voiture est repartie pour de nouvelles aventures super super

[@andrebots4224]

You missed out big time, you should have taken the left after the summit at Swartberg pass and went down to The Hell. Its a 2 hour trop on about 50 km, but exceptional views. Then you could have gone on with your journey!

[@Jumping-Goat]

You missed so much by rushing through! Definitely worth a return trip if you can, but take it slowly and do some of the amazing hikes.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

I know…. shame… We had to wait for parts previously so we’ve lost few days there and the had something important the following day. Hopefully we can return one day.

[@WannabeOverlander]

👋🏻🤠🇫🇮

[@misterramone1]

Hi there, great video as always. I was wondering if you could share the soecs of your seats boxes doors (?) Where you have stored your compressor

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

They were custom made for us at Victitec in Cape Town.

[@Drialdous]

Hey Guys: I’ve been following you for a while and really love it. You’ve probably covered this, but I’ve always wondered: when and why did you come up with the names: Grizzly and Bear? Is there a story? Do tell. Cheers! PS - Any plans to visit Canada?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Actually the name is quite simple. We named our Defender Bear as when we bought it there was a Wild Bear bumper on the front. Then we bought a camper that is actually a Grizzly model from factory. So we had GrizzlyNbear 😉 One day we will come to Canada for sure.

[@sergehorion7155]

L'oiseau aux couleurs vives que les locaux désignent sous le nom de "upup" appartient à une famille d'oiseaux dont la zone de répartition géographique s'étend jusqu'en Europe. En France, la huppe fasciée (upupa epops) est présente. J'en ai vu deux représentants à 500 km de distance l'un de l'autre, une fois en Charentes Maritime et une fois dans la forêt de Fontainebleau.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

😮 merci pour l info. J’adore cet oiseau. Je l’ai aussi vu sur un compte Instagram d’un Français en Ardèche.

[@PhilUys]

Did nobody recommend you visit Die Hell on your way over Swartberg Pass?. I think it is on par or even more spectacular then Baviaanskloof Pass.

[@erichjacobs809]

And taken the road around to Seweweekspoort and go check out Gamkapoortdam

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Definitely going back to Hel. We never heard about it until we'd already left the area.

[@erichjacobs809]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland and buy the book On Route in South Africa by BPJ Erasmus

[@wildcatoutdoors]

Visot Orania while your there!

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Is your rear view smart mirror a Wolfbox? If so, how is your experience been? Reliable?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Not a Wolf box. So far it's been good.

[@slagmaker6780]

Without the pin striping you have not been anyplace interesting ;)

[@niro_110]

Mine is also from the electrical company 😂 I like to know what kind of mount you have for the mirror dash cam and which vendor is the cam itself, 🙏🏼

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

From the electrical company in Poland ??? The mount was made by the guys at Victitec. The dash, not sure how long it will last to be honest. Only one we could find. Bought in South Africa from 4x4 mega world . R&D offroad

[@niro_110]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverlandthe Israeli electrical company (IEC)

[@ScottyBennitone]

be careful you dont get mistaken for boers...

[@Mochioverland]

What's your current filming equipment btw?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Canon 90D / iPhone 14 / mavic mini

[@Mochioverland]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland Merci:)

[@businesspins5825]

Did you visit the Cango Caves?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

No we didn't, next time for sure and also Die Hel. Next month we'll be back there.

[@businesspins5825]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland CC definitely worth a visit 👍🏼👍🏼 Enjoy our beautiful country 😊

[@natnateku3873]

Like if agree. Love your videos as always, i feel like you guys giving us a littel content about grizzly and bear . I cant get enough when you guys talk about the car. I was expecting you to talk more about the broke cap.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

The cap just feel off. Probably not tight enough. At this point we needed a break from “things going wrong” 😆

[@irvinfick7250]

did u guys not go into the "HEL"......

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We will return to visit Hel 😉

[@davidfuters7152]

Iv been meaning to ask this for a couple of weeks, has the build changed the way your Landie drives or handles , is it better or worse?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Much better. Not having the weight on top (previously the spare tyre was on the roof + storage box) also reducing the overall length . Great !