Journals From Kruger National Park
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- čas přidán 6. 01. 2024
- On this self-drive safari through Northern Kruger National Park, South Africa, my daily journals bagan telling a story of transformation. A story where the African savannah and nature in general reflects your state of mind back at you. After arriving with an anxious mind, a gradual shift in mindset and energy brings with it synchronous timing and incredible wildlife sightings to go with with it. Lions become the main theme but leopard, wild dogs, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, beautiful birdlife and so much more are encountered along the way.
Website & Wildlife Prints: wildwildjourneys.com/
Kruger National Park: www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger
Thank you for watching.
Byron
Music: Artlist.io
Camera & Mic Equipment (not sponsored):
Canon R6
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 III
iPhone 14 Pro
Rhode VideoMic Go II
DJI Action 3
DJI Wireless Microphone
This video has blown me away, I'm shocked at how good it was - storytelling, photographing, editing - everything was spot on. Kudos to you, sir. Looking forward to your next trip.
Wow, thank you so much Noam! It means a lot to get feedback like this - it’s so encouraging. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching
Wow! By far the best video I have seen on The Kruger. What a wonderful talent you have Byron, I was transfixed throughout the whole show. I can’t wait to see more of your work.
Thanks Kathy, that’s such an amazing compliment! Thanks so much for watching - another Kruger episode will be out on Sunday
I always giggle when people say: “Kruger isn’t wild!” 😅
What an amazing summer-time journey through northern Kruger, Byron. I don’t think you could have done more or better justice to this region of the park. I hope the viewers know just how much skill and dedication it takes to produce a video of this quality - not only capturing all those epic sightings so well, but also recording and adding excellent audio, using great music, taking us along with a solid story and pacing everything perfectly, not to mention keeping your spirits up (and shirts dry 😂) in those temperatures! It’s a masterpiece! Don’t let anything stand in your way to keep living this dream…
Thank you, Villiers! Means a lot coming from you 🙏🏼 I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. What a place!
That heat was ridiculous but I’m sure it’s nothing compared to the Kalahari recently 😂
@@WildWildJourneys, I find that the heat (and everything that it causes) kills my mojo when I’m filming, so I have to dig deep to head out and make things work. That’s why I say, kudos for keeping your spirits high! I 100% believe that nature rewards hard work and that good things happen to good people. Your 5000 lions are a testament to that 😎
@TheSafariExpert oh I hear you on having to dig deep in that heat! Those 5000 lion sightings really taught me a lot - super grateful…
Byron, your videos just keep getting better. Your story telling is immense, thank you! I need to learn to do bush trips slower than I do, and really watch and listen as you do. Again, keep them coming.
Thanks Ian, appreciate you watching! Ah it really is rewarding and the funny thing is I think I don’t do it enough 😂 thanks again
A superb video with great editing. Out of this world sightings. Well done!!!!
Thank you! Those sightings certainly helped.. thanks for watching 🙏🏼
Wowwww what a journey! Heat, rain, and so much of lion-blessings from start to finish! 🦁 Thanks for sharing such your epic experiences of the Kruger! Some really really special moments here!!
Thanks so much, Nena! Appreciate the support 🙏🏼
What a special journey to witness! Thank you Byron, the whole family thoroughly enjoyed that. Well done and please keep them coming ❤
Thanks so much Sis! Glad you all enjoyed and wish I was there 😬
WOW! You've done it again Byron! Just beautifully filmed & narrated. Thank you for sharing with us. Being in the Bush just soothes your soul and calms your mind, doesn't it? I hope 2024 is a great one for you. All the best & I look forward to your next video :)
Thank you so much Kendall! Ah, you’re so right it does the trick every time 💯 thanks and all the best to you too this year 🙏🏼
Once again Byron you've inspired me. I love how you see the little things as much as the biggies. Awesome, thanks for sharing.
Wow, thanks so much Michael! The littlest things always seem to lead to the biggest things 😁 appreciate you watching
Watching this episode made me miss northern Kruger even more. Oh man you were so lucky with all of those lion sightings. Just incredible.
Hi Johan, I couldn’t believe how the lions sightings just kept coming. It was unbelievable considering it was mid-summer too. Hope you get back there soon and thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed the relaxing intuitive videography.
Thanks Werner, that’s a really nice way to hear someone describe it. Glad you enjoyed
This is where I left my heart. Thank you for giving a piece of it back to me through this video
Hi Anche, that just means you have to go back again to retrieve it! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼
@@WildWildJourneys Already booked for the 23rd - 29th March :D
Thank you for warming my heart in the meantime with this amazing video
Dude you are Nat Geo quality. I was waiting for David Attenborough to jump in! Best weve ever seen in any arena on CZcams.
Almost thought that was sarcasm for a sec! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. There’s a lot to improve on to get anywhere near that quality but maybe one day🤞🏼 thanks for watching!
One of the best videos, thank you very much for sharing.
Thanks so much, Ramdev. Glad you enjoyed it
Stupendous film. Stupendous sightings. Could have named this episode The Lion King. Thank you.
Thanks so much! Couldn’t believe the lion luck. Super fortunate
Thankyou. You were searching for something and we were privileged outsiders watching you search in the midst of wonderful wildlife.
Thanks for watching, Pradip. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼
This video hit me deep in my soul. It goes far beyond anything I´ve seen in the genre. So full of insight, creativity and insane sightings! You must promise to further cultivate that talent of yours.
Thank you so much, Per! It’s so encouraging to hear this and I’m so glad you connected with it. That’s a promise I can certainly make…
Good luck in the future!
Wonderful video Byron :) Thanks so much for sharing your journey and beautiful footage.
Thanks so much! I’m super glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching 🙌🏼
nature, animals, beautiful day..but you are the most beautiful....greetings from Belgrade, Serbia.
Thank you!
What a fabulous journey you had through the northern park , the lion sightings incredible and the burmingham pride so special 😊 what a treat finishing with the wild dogs 👏🏻good for the soul, ours and yours ❤
Thanks Beryl! It was such a treat with all those lucky sightings almost every day 💯 great for the soul for sure as always 👌🏼
Sensational!! Thank you..
Thank YOU 🙏🏼
great video as ever - you really have a talent for cinematography. your story telling is fantastic. We need you as a good luck charm on my next trip to the magical KNP - so many great sightings including lots of little unusual ones.
Thank you so much, that means a lot! I honestly couldn’t believe my luck on this journey… wishing you the same luck on yours. Thanks for watching
Wow - what a special journey you have taken us on. We have subscribed immediately and look forward to your next adventure. Beautiful commentary and camera work. wow - it would have been good to know the names of the birds you saw. We were in the Kruger (Mar 24) mostly in the south and based at Skukuza. Planning a new week-long trip now for Mar 25 based at Satara and Skukuza. what a place - we can't get enough of it. A big fat thank you.
Thanks so much! Happy to have you here. You’re right about the birds, I’ve started including names for them in more recent videos. Happy Kruger planning - I’m sure it’s going to treat you well. Thanks again
What a great show. Brilliant photography and commentary. Kruger always brings the soul closer to the great spirit
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. You’re so right, it never fails to do that 💯
Wow wow wow! Such a beautiful video 😮 Your videography, storytelling and editing is really stunning! Really enjoyed this video 🤩🙌🏼
Thanks so much Stacy! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching 🙏🏼
What a wonderful video of Northern Kruger! You are the Attenborough of Africa :)
I’m not sure about that last statement 😂 but thank you very much!
There is something about this video that made soooo much sense. I'm going for my 1st trip ever to Kruger mid September and I can't wait to see the beauty you've shared with everyone here
I’m so glad you connected with it. That’s the perfect time of year to visit. I’m sure you’re going to absolutely love it!
Keep up the incredible content Bud, always look forward to watching your journeys
I reckon a Kgalagadi is calling us
Thanks so much for watching, man! Yoh, I think i can hear it calling too 🐾
Wow, your photography is amazing snd love the way you presented the video, it was excellent. Will def follow more of your videos. Thank you.😀 Quality!
Hi Val, thanks so much for the awesome feedback! I’m really glad you enjoyed it and I’m so happy you’ll be sticking around for more 🙌🏼
Epic 😍 love ❤️
Thank you! 🦁
Excellent video filmed with great narration and an excellent camera.
This video had everything including plenty of my favorite, Lions.
Thanks very much, Em. Couldn’t believe my luck with the lions… thanks for watching!
Wow
This is incredibly well done man! Must have taken forever. Great job 👏
Thanks man! Plenty effort but always room for more!
@@WildWildJourneys keep going. This is where you're meant to be. You look happy
I always stay at Tamboti tented camp for at least 3 nights, still not many people around , time to enjoy the African sounds,
Nice! If I had choose one, it would be Tamboti 👌🏼
Incredible video with some really epic sightings!
Thanks Jarred! Was definitely one for the books 🦁
Byron - I got a bit behind and missed this one when it first came out but am so glad I got caught up. This episode is simply brilliant! Your storytelling, filmography and editing have all come so far since you started this journey with your channel and it all came together with this episode. It’s so well written and composed….just magic. We have only been north of Shingwedzi once and just loved it. Unfortunately, with only two weeks every other year to visit for now we have to prioritize our time where our chances are best so we tend to stay south of Letaba but soon we will have more time and can’t wait to get back up there. Thank you for posting this series and congratulations on the well deserved growth of your channel.
BTW - extra congrats on the white lions 👍👍. We have just missed seeing one more times than I can count but patience will eventually pay off 😀
Thanks so much Joe! Things really unfolded in a magical way on this trip and I’m forever grateful for it.. it felt like a turning point for both the channel and myself personally.
That makes sense to leave the far north for when you have more time for it later on. Had some unbelievable luck with the white lions lately, I’m sure you’re gonna have that streak soon as well - it’s just a matter of time! 😁
great work bru... love it
Thank you! Appreciate it
Wow, really a great journey.
I now cannot wait for March when I am taking my daughter to Maroela, Satara and a first for me Tsendze
Thank you! Ah that sounds like a great trip.. also want to try Tsendze next time. Enjoy it 🙌🏼
wow a video and a half! big ups on the work done. I don't know what luck bath you take but you should share the secrets with us LOL. those were some serious sightings you had there. Too Epic!!
Thanks so much, man! Appreciate it.. yoh, I wish I knew the secret but there’s definitely something going on with what you put out is what you get back ✨
This is a great video, enjoyed immensely.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing trip!
Was so lucky on this one! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
Subscribed! Great content and excellent production! Thanks for sharing! 🙏👏
Whoo thanks so much Andrew and welcome! 🐾👊🏼
Ridiculously well done! I too am glad you didn’t cancel. What an emotional journey you took us on. Great job and thank you!
Thank you so so much! I’m really glad you connected with it on some level. Nature seems to have a lot of answers for us 🙌🏼
Brilliant film!
Thank you!
A great one!! Your videos are great inspiration and got my family all hyped up for our vacation in South Africa last month. We visited Pilanesberg and Kruger and was great!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you and the family have enjoyed the videos! That’s really great to hear 🙌🏼 where did you visit from?
Fantastic - very proud of your work my boy. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Thanks mom! #biggestfan
Wohoooo journey time 🎉🎉
Let’s go! 😁🐾
Great trip. Great storytelling. Looking forward to more.
Thanks so much, Rob! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching
Awesome episode Byron
Talk about lion luck...
2024 just got better🎉
The longer format was great and the Korhaan sequence was also very well done
The way you tell a story is truely special and really makes the viewer feel part of whats happening
Thanks so much Christiaan! That lion luck was really something else, I won’t lie… appreciate the feedback as always man 👊🏼
Very nice. Unlike so many other vloggers, you have a great balance between narration, seeing you, and the wildlife, which is what the essence is. Keep up the great work. I enjoy your videos.
Hi Clint, thanks so much. That is really valuable feedback! Will keep that in mind. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos.
Love very minute of this! The production is such high quality and the audio work is outstanding!
The footage of the wild dog near the end of the video was incredible, not to mention the white lions. So proud of your work! Onwards and upwards from here 🎉😊
Thanks Darren, appreciate it boet! Yes, only onwards and upwards 💯 very excited for this year
This video was really spectacular, Byron. A cinematic masterpiece indeed. You really told my story in this video, such deep resonance. I also did a self reflection Kruger trip this December. With lots of journaling and facing myself. What started off as incredibly difficult also progressed into sheer beauty. I did 8 nights at Maroela camp and was also very fortunate to spot the Birmingham pride. I didn't see the white cub, but I did see the white Lioness. She definitely needs to be named! I spent a full day at camp facing myself on 13 December, then jumped in the car at 18h15 just to go get firewood, and that's when I saw the white Lioness 😅 It was the most special sighting in my life, but i couldn't hold it together and video it too well 🙈 I'm definitely going to edit the videos soon and start my channel too. Thanks again for all the effort you put into this.
Wow, that’s a really cool coincidence! I actually left there on the 13th so we were close by. No one will ever truly know how difficult it can be to go be alone there with your thoughts when in a difficult time. Honestly almost drove home after two days… As you know, it’s all so worth it in the end and those moments remind you of the beauty in life 💯 glad you had that experience with the white lioness and I agree she needs a name 🤔 good luck with the editing there!
Amazing video mate! You sure know how to show Krugers magic! Im going to Kruger for my 5th time in September. Only been before in summer so its gonna be different for sure.
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to watch! Ah nice, what area are you visiting? Perfect time of the year in my opinion 👌🏼
@@WildWildJourneys Nice! Gonna be Bergendal, Lower Sabie, Skukuza, Satara, Taboti for 11 nights total. Im bringing a friend thats never been to Kruger or even South Africa so its gonna be cool to show him around. We both love photografy, but im gonna focus more on video this trip im thinking.. I also have the R6 with RF 100-500 :)
@@patrickehrenholm that sounds like one epic trip! Your friend is gonna be blown away 💯 ah nice, I actually used that lens the most on this trip and it was perfect. Love that setup
Thanks mate! @@WildWildJourneys
Howsit Byron! Just happened to doom scroll onto this vid you’ve published. 😂
You convey your message in a very minimalistic and pure way with your storytelling just being the cherry ontop! Great sense of humour 😅I’ve been a creator for sometime now and I really appreciate watching you own your unique style. I also understand the effort that goes into this with its ups and downs. The post production is so stimulating but at the same time so tedious especially when you want to remain consistent to try build momentum 🥵 burn out is real as a CZcamsr. Hence the reason I’ve tried to produce my long forms in the most effective way with the least amount of post work behind the scenes, because I just couldn’t keep up. I wish the Tube can give well crafted content like this more credit in its algorithm because it deserves it!
We’ve got the same idea. The same style in my mind plays off. The question I ask myself is how many hours on n chair should I spend for peanuts when I’ve put my heart and soul in for days? At the end it feels like it merely becomes like you say a journal for me to look back on one day and feel proud of what I’ve seen and experience out there. Is it to push for the passive income or is it to create a story for me to look back on one day?🤔 Both I guess!
One day when we are ballies we will look back on this and feel proud!
I don’t say these kinda things in the public much but keep going and you shall reap thy fruit bud!
You’ve got another subscriber for life today!
Maybe il catch you out there one day during our quest to conquer this mother of a Kruger!
Cheers from Marlothpark 🇿🇦🙏🏻
Howzit Christof! Firstly thanks for the awesome feedback - it's extra meaningful coming from a fellow creator in this field. You definitely get it... I have similar experiences. I'm only 10 months into the video creation thing and already experienced proper burnout this last month. Managing time, productivity, creativity, health, etc. is not easy.
I'm now trying to focus more on giving value without expecting anything in return as a main form of fulfilment and anything received from it will be a bonus, wether thats income, other doors being opened... Will see how that goes
I like the idea of having these creations on record to look back on one day!
Thanks so much again man I've also subscribed. Would be great to bump into you out there in our happy place!
Cheers from JHB - about get stuck into more editing on this public holiday 😆
@@WildWildJourneys 😂importing into final cut as we speak! Thanks for the reply bud appreciate it.
You will find the balance that will work for you and other doors will definitely open. I’m a big believer of quality over quantity and that’s been good to me over the years. It’s an ongoing learning process that’s everything but easy, but all worth it. Keep knocking on the door!
Cheers for now! 🍻🙏🏻🇿🇦
best video iv seen on 2024🎉.
how's is it like, solo drive in da Kruger?
Wow, thank you! It’s really amazing. To be honest I would love to be able to experience these things with someone next to me but at the same time there’s so much to learn while out there alone 👌🏼
Byron, as always a brilliant production. Your channel, and stories is a firm favourite of mine and I always look forward to the next.
Seriously though, how on earth do you get it right to see such amazing sightings?? Just got back from a Kruger trip, and still loved it, but nowhere close to your sightings.
I can't wait to watch your next adventure.
PS: I am glad you found your clarity you were looking for.
Thank you so much Louis, that’s such a great compliment to receive!
I was sooo fortunate, I’m still trying to understand where that luck and timing came from… hope your trip was good, where did you go?
Thanks again for sticking around and watching. Lots being planned for this year with that newly found clarity 🐾
Awesome stuff! I can't wait.
I guess sometimes it just goes your way and you see the perfect sightings.
We were at Berg en Dal, and as always, it was awesome. I have always said, even if you don't see a thing, Kruger is the best place to be. We did however see some really nice sightings. It is always a privilege to be in Kruger, and to see it's beauty.
@@louisdaubrey8330 totally agree, we are so fortunate to even have a special place like that to visit. Everything else is a bonus! Glad you enjoyed it
Very nice video. Each one gets better. I have gone to the Kruger 3x per year for the past 15 years but have never been this lucky. Your sightings were amazing! December in the Kruger is no joke. Have done it many times and the heat is somewhat unbearable when camping. If I may ask what Camera body are you using?
Howzit Christiaan, thanks so much. My luck really was ridiculous. A lot of the time I was alone in those sightings too! Ah, I almost camped and chickened out because of the heat… I’m using the Canon R6 and it’s treating me very well. Thanks for watching and maybe see you out there one day 🦁
Amazing video and story. Thank you! What camera are you using? The clarity is phenomenal!
Thank you! Using a Canon R6 with 70-200 and 100-500 lenses… there will be a ‘behind the lens’ video coming in the next week or so if you’re interested 👍🏼
AMAZING video!! I go to Kruger alot. If you need a buddy contact me!!! Lol😂
I miss that place NOW!!!
Thanks so much, Gideon 🙌🏼 I’m always missing that place too!
@@WildWildJourneys
Let me know if you need company!!! Im always game to go with.
Very well done. Thx for sharing. What time of the year was this please?
Thank you, appreciate you watching. This was early December last year.
Amazing as always… what camera do you use, and do you use anything to stabilize shots?
Thanks David! I use a Canon R6 with a 70-200mm and a 100-500mm. All of this was handheld with stabilizing mostly added in the editing process. I do need some kind of stabilizer out there though...
Beautiful video! I miss the Kruger. At what time a year was this video taken?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! This was last month, early December.
What is the bird in the background that starts at 51:08 as the elephants cross the road?
There’s a Woodland Kingfisher calling as well as a Cape-turtle Dove and I think a Sabota Lark there too 👍🏼
"Im having doubts about even going..."
Dude, just go.
Haha the mind can be a strange thing at times. So glad I went 💯
@@WildWildJourneys so am I. Those lions at the Letaba bridge. Amazing 😍
Lovely video shots but many spoilt by background music which is blotting out animal and bird natural sounds. Sorry can't think of appropriate word but mean real sounds like elephants drinking.
Thanks for the feedback Carol. Will definitely keep it in mind and I agree, would love more natural sounds of nature. Most clips do have either wind noise or a car running in the background etc, but I’m also working towards a better mic one day to help with that 👍🏼
I liked the music choice!!!