CAN YOU EXPLORE ALL OF BOTSWANA IN JUST ONE WEEK?!

[@BuzzOverland]

cool buddy... i thank you for advertising my country Botswana. Hope more will come after this Corona Pandemic and once again thank you.

[@bernardchebani7359]

I really enjoyed watching your video, all of it. You both seemed genuinely pleased with the experience, and I love how you made every effort to share it as authentic as it is. Thank you for a great narration and the total experience.👏🖐

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thank you so much!

[@IntrepidYouTuber]

Following you guys, so pleased you made it to Southern Africa and to see the natural beauty of Botswana, it’s on my doorstep of South Africa, but I have not been there yet. Got the Defender now so no excuse anymore. Enjoy the wildlife, no fences!!!!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Loved it! Amazing place. If you get the chance - go! Not too expensive (cheaper than SA), relatively safer, and huge open spaces, lots of elephants! And mostly 4x4's around 👍 Thanks for the comment! Lekker bly! 😎

[@hassanfatmi9732]

Wow adorable adventurous places like safari with 4x4

[@satishpatel5260]

WE ,love Africa 's,🌍WILDLIFES, specializing, including with ,lodges,Camps with the 👉NATURALLY, BEAUTY'S, LAKES ,VALLEYS, MOUNTAINS, of 🇿🇼🇿🇲🇿🇦🇰🇪👍

[@andysmith3425]

Lekker video, makes me homesick...grew up in Francistown, now living in Edinburgh. Done that Savuti trip a couple times, awesome experience.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes - the trip made me homesick as well - although grew up in Jhb (maybe not quite the same - but it is still Africa)😊🤘

[@ericdavisoz]

Great video guys - inspiring - and thanks for the itinerary and all the other details above.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers 🙏😎

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Wow, I rest speechless. Thanks for sharing this amazing experience.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Loved it! 🤘😎

[@noku_bee]

The place is so flat, just grass and your camera did a great job ...thanks for sharing such a great video.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks for watching👍. Amazing country!

[@luisarapicetta9820]

Fantastica destinazione spero in un futuro vicino di poter vivere una tale esperienza 👍

[@pkshome123]

You have given lots of information Sir. Thanks for sharing your lovely days there. Love and regards from India.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

So nice of you. Thanks for the comment

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Thank you so much. Have loved this - real (really really real) and No music. Peace & quiet, wilderness & tranquility - superb. Your delight at all you found, discovered and saw was fabulous & infectious (& a real delight). I found this very helpful to us as a piece of Research (ideas, routes, Camp Sites, Driving times etc etc) - we are in serious planning mode for an epic Overland - NBO to CPT (6 Countries) in a bespoke heavily modified Land Cruiser 4x4 with Tent on Roof ........ so - which Maps did you find the best and How did you deal with Advanced Bookings of Camps/Lodges. We will not be able to Book 3 days ahead, much less 3 months. Thnx (again).

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am #jealousnotjealous of your trip😀🤘. I spent a long time on google maps to try and plan a route that would give us the most mileage as we only had one week! Booking was done through the 4x4 rental agency (which doesn't help you much I guess.. However, Okavango River Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Elephant Sands, Big Fig Inn can all be booked on their websites. Chobe and Moremi booking through the national parks. We were there end of November just ahead of the heavy rains and as you saw - in half of the camps we were the only guests so it will depend on what time of year you plan on doing your trip (in the blazing heat of summer!). We had only the Garmin with Tracks4Africa installed (besides a borrowed Chobe guidebook). It got us where we needed to go 👍 Border crossings were quite painless and we were surprised that the currency was stronger than the ZAR. If it is of help I have written some blog on the trip (here's one): asimplyfab.life/journal/botswana-4x4-self-drive-tips-observations/ We are planning a Nam/Bot/Zim trip next year (can't wait). So if you do a video I will be signing up to watch that one for our own research 😀👍Good luck, enjoy and remember the three senses: humour, adventure & common! Cheers

[@brownmoyondizvo1258]

Fantastic, and so pleased you didn't stick to the Disneyfied version so many post -- because it's not all about the wildlife. Thank you. Next time you're back, give me a shout. I'm usually somewhere south of the Zambezi.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! We need to go back (and spend some more time). Would love to grab a beer!👍😀

[@kesegowilliams685]

Thank you for visiting my beautiful country

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thank you too! Beautiful place 👌😎

[@terryfarrant8681]

Brings back such wonderful memories from our time in 2012 , would love to go back to Botswana some time !

[@ASimplyFabLife]

We had such a fantastic time. Which has made us plan another trip including Namibia👍😎

[@OurLifeInAfrica]

A week is very short to visit all those places, but it is still amazing to see them all. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes, so right! We need another month or two! Such a great place!

[@deniscrosby5038]

Thanks for the very enjoyable and informative video.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you 🙏😀 Awesome trip!

[@coadyg]

Another great video guys real African experience.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks for watching

[@tomsawyer4321]

Watching you guys with the Leffe blondes and drinking straight out the bottle upset me terribly. I immediately went to the fridge and got two Leffes out, poured 1 in a glass and chopped the other from the bottle. Conclusion: Leffe is best drunk out the bottle. Thank you. You've changed my life...Leffe😀

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Very happy to help with crucial consumer advice😅😃. What many viewers have failed to pick up on is this video is not so much about overlanding Botswana but refining the enjoyment gained from simple pleasures. For the beer connoisseur out in the field a plastic mug or cup simply will not do!😂😂 Cheers!

[@dave-bourse]

Thank you for this great escape, I think that you are cool.

[@IntrepidYouTuber]

Great video production. Travel safe.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

🙏 thanks!

[@Phokoyamodimo]

I bet you regret having to pack and go everyday! Thanks for sharing!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Regret having to leave Botswana and head home again! And only having had one week! We did enjoy all the exploring and finding a new camp every night 🤘😀

[@Phokoyamodimo]

And I get to live here😎 soon as restrictions are lifted I am hitting Khutse Game reserve and southern CKGR.... Just watched this video again.... You guys had fun! Don't forget to visit again, cheers

[@ferdischenck7990]

Thanks, entertaining video!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coadyg]

Hyhenas love flip flops. Another great video guys.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes! Thank you! I was trying to figure out the bite marks

[@naomivantonder5344]

We did this trip last year in August last year and we were also basically the only people at campsites. Probably due to Covid. What a fantastic experience though.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Loved every second of it! 👌😉 One week is far too short. Need a year 😀

[@coadyg]

A Boat cruise on the Chobe river is a must when in that area.

[@ckkone]

Thanks for sharing, great video.

[@hellosunshine9915]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventure

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@hellosunshine9915]

@@ASimplyFabLife your welcome I loved it . I'm from the USA and watch alot on africa . You guys did such a nice job with your Video ! Your wife was so happy ! That would be me 😊thanks for the reply !

[@tonyjay6457]

FYI - Botswana is not the only country in the world where roads double as airstrips! In Australia this is COMMON... The Royal Flying Doctor Service uses these strips cum roads on a daily basis! And Australia is an out-and-out developed nation!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers for the info 👍. Now you mention it - makes sense (we used to watch that on TV in South Africa - many years ago...). Obvs this was our first time seeing this and we were buzzing in-the-moment in Botswana 😊amazing place, and possibly comparable to Oz (countryside, landscape, heat, dust, remoteness...)

[@Simonandisla]

Wonderful guys. When did you do this trip. Looked amazing 👍👍

[@ASimplyFabLife]

This was end November - beginning December (to celebrate my birthday). Loved every minute!👌😎

[@lightesofsalvation582]

Nice... Congrats dears... beautiful....

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jofher007]

Nice video you guy's but hey why you didn't take your Rover on this trip? and what happen with Pepito? Where is Pepito?

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Hi, this was a rental in South Africa. Would have loved to drive down from France but we were pushed for time (only a week). As mentioned this was the cheapest vehicle you could rent - and we were curious too about how Toyota has conquered Africa. Now we know... Pepe has been waiting patiently for us to re-start and finish the build - we have been working and travelling a lot! We started again last weekend and are waiting for materials and parts to be delivered (considering the present state of the world this take some time...) Will do an update soon. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@satishpatel5260]

Kazungula,bridge, connect's👉🇿🇦🇿🇲🇧🇼 🇳🇦 👍.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers, thanks for the info. Will visit NABWZM next year 🤞😎

[@craigmorrow4799]

Hey ,great video. We are planning our 3 week self drive trip for Oct 2024. (We did a similar, 1 month trip in Namibia last year) Could I ask who you did your 4x4 rental through? TIA.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

We did our rental through SA4x4Rental in Jhb. Overall, good service and competitive rates 👍 We're planning another one next year again as well 😃😎. To Namibia. If you have any tips, be much appreciated. Cheers 🤘

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

A great video thanks for posting. I did a two week self drive camping safari in Namibia in October 2022. I'm thinking of Botswana for July/August 2024. If you ever go to Namibia, I'd highly recommend Spitzkoppe Community Campsite and a day trip to Sandwich Harbour near Swakopmund. Thanks again for post, greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@quinnbotsoba7215]

Amazing 😍❤️

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks 😄. Great country 🇧🇼

[@aslammolani6654]

Thanks for sharing this Beautiful experience. It's my dream to do this. Can you please share how and from you get Toyota Hilux?. how much rent was?. If you don't mind how much it cost to do this one week safari. Please. Thanks

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Hi. We rented from SA4X4Rentals in Jhb - here’s a link to the walk around of the Hilux. Total cost will be about R20 000 incl. rental, campsite fees, diesel, paperwork, beers etc. But this was about three years ago now.

[@memoryzwane6200]

Welcome to Africa the mother Land

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Loved it!👌

[@dragon4r4]

'Ode' to the Vegans! Love it! What a beautiful country and adventure

[@ASimplyFabLife]

I had no choice but to leave that in there 😊 Loved every minute of this trip!

[@jonathaniipinge8796]

Always knew the ultimate 4x4 was a Ferrari 😂😂

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Itinerary, Tips & Observations here: asimplyfab.life/journal/botswana-4x4-self-drive-tips-observations/

[@mahlatsimoroka1500]

When was this

[@ASimplyFabLife]

mahlatsi moroka we were there in November/December last year 😎

[@craigsparks1442]

oh good god... Leffe, just had a knee jerk vomit response, WHY!!! leffe

[@ASimplyFabLife]

When someone gives you a case of free beer... You take it! 😉😂 Do enjoy a Windhoek though....😉🍺

[@coadyg]

Hyhenas love flip flops

[@ASimplyFabLife]

😂👌

[@quentinfourie2173]

Great 50th birthday experience. Awesome video of your trip and very informative. How much fuel did you carry from Maun to get you through to 3rd Bridge and then onto Savuti? Did you manage to drive around the 3rd Bridge area, or did you spend the time enjoy the serenity? We have been planning this trip (from Oz) for 2 years, postponed in 2020. Hopefully, 2022 will the year. If you have footage of your water crossing in Moremi, please upload them. Keep walking confidently on the path you have imagined (HDT).

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Hi Quentin. Cheers for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video! There's a link in the description to our blog post that gives all the info, along with seperate posts on each day and campsite. For fuel consumption specifically - the vehicle we rented had 2 x 70 ltr fuel tanks. I think most similar rentals have the same. We fueled in Maun, drove to Third Bridge, on to Savuti Camp and then to Kasane. Because we only had one week - on a tight schedule - we did not do any other driving in the parks (besides getting a bit lost in Moremi 😜). As an indication - on full fuel from Maun we topped up at about 70 litres around Ngoma Bridge (roughly 40kms before Kasane). Which gives an indication (as you know) that offroad consumption skyrockets - let's call it 1ltr/5kms - but you have plenty of fuel onboard, and Botswana has a better infrastructure (thanks to the tourism) than you may think at first glance... Loved every precious minute of it. Would do it again in a heartbeat - we are planning a longer trip to Nam, Bots, Zim next year or the one after... Have fun! 🤘😎 Hamba Kahle (Zulu)

[@quentinfourie2173]

@@ASimplyFabLife Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. We may meet on the road in Botswana and or Namibia. I read your blog, that is why I added Henry David Thoreau's: "Walk confidently in the path you have imagined." Take care and Hambe Gashle (Shona - am an ex Rhodie/Zim).

[@ASimplyFabLife]

@@quentinfourie2173 👆🤘😎I suspected as much from your name (if I may say as much😊). I'm a Joburg boy😬😜 Cheers!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

@@quentinfourie2173 I am now reading the journal of Frederick Selous (A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa). Can recommend if you haven't read it already. This was in the 1870s and in the same area - Rhodesia, Chobe, Vic Falls... A very different life! Purely from a historical perspective: Spider Zero Seven and Three Sips of Gin...

[@nandowzmhlongo]

TIA

[@sweed58]

You are getting soft no defender seats

[@ASimplyFabLife]

☝😂👌