Ep6 Baobabs of Botswana. Camping at Khubu Island & Baines Baobabs Roam Overlanding
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- We wrap up our incredible adventure through Namibia; and make our way to Botswana. Our first night in Botswana is at the Drifters Camp in Maun; a great spot on the Boteti River. Our next morning would be a chance for us to catch up with ourselves and get ready to make our way the Nxai Pan National Park, to visit the famous Baines Baobab's where we would be spending the night. Unexpectedly we departed the Park ahead of schedule, but decided to make our way straight to Khubu Island from Gwetta. This route would be one of the most adventurous yet, crossing 2 massive pans and navigating our way through convoluted and tight bush tracks! But we made it to Khubu in one piece; but grateful for the experience. What an adventure. To be here at Khubu island after everything we had been through was just epic!
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Actually i didn't know how many times i've enjoyed the beauty of Botswana and Namibia from various Overlanders.This time from Roam Overlanding.This has been an epic series.I couldn't leave without mentioning the way you filming.Great👏👏👏.Thank you🤝
Thank you so much Bobby!
This has been an awesome series to follow. Massive respect and many thanks for sharing your journey.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Magoola!
Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤
That spot in Namibia looks exactly like Tabuk, Saudi Arabia! It’s incredible.
This has been such a wonderful experience. One day, I’ll be able to experience this in reality and not just on YT. For now, thank you Adrian for helping me get a glimpse into overlanding.
Thank you for watching Max! I’m so glad you enjoyed the series!
I’m equally inspired….currently getting my build “though very slowly” put together and hopefully soon be off exploring these beautiful places. Thanks ROAM and all others 👍🏼
Awesome trip!! We've done the same once.. get up at 2:30am to drive on instead of lying awake in the rain and then having to pack up a wet camp... respect for just making the decision and moving on!
I’ve been stuck on a pan before! I didn’t want to relive that! Hahaha 😂 swift decisive action helps sometimes! It also gets you in trouble sometimes 😜
Episode out of this world awsome
This makes you want to go experience it first hand. Those Baobabs and red lights were n it was beautiful.
Awesome one Adrian 👏
Well narrated and you do a great job carrying across the overland joy and soul search...i just finished a 5500km journey with my Jimny....(originally inspired by your first trips and videos...thank you 😀) what a life changing pire unsophisticated lifestyle....cant get enough of it out there...keep them coming!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the lekker feeback! Its great to hear you are enjoying your own adventures too!
One other thing.......your promotionalchat about the Jackery made me buy one....what amazing piece of kit!l thanks
Thats awesome to hear! thanks for the support Martin!
As always Adrian - Very, very nice indeed!
Thank you for sharing your adventures
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
Beautiful rides, your taking me to places i never knew existed. Now busy with getting myself overland ready. Keep up the great work, looking forward to your next series
Awesome, thank you! Have you watched our a okavango delta series yet?
Not yet bro, had been too busy at work but I'll check it out.
Amazing guys.
What a stunning landscape!
I little bit different from what you guys have over there :P
@@RoamOverlanding most definitely!
Oh, my brother (The Safari Expert on CZcams) said they passed you guys on this trip. So cool to see the same places form a different perspective!
Oh that is awesome! I wish I had seen him!
You have really upped your game wrt your video content and editing, well done this was a great series 👍
Thanks Fergus! It’s definitely been a huge undertaking and I can’t believe we are at the tail end of it all! I’m ready for a nice chilled Christmas! 😂
great film making! from perth australia :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really really enjoyed the series. Can you let us know of the time of the year you made the trip. Also prices of the little things like camping on the different sites, crossing boarder expenses all activities and even the food bill every now and then just so we have an experience of what it's like to be in a different country and also for those who are planning a budget. It can be really helpful.
Can't wait for the next one
Enjoyed it very much !
Glad you enjoyed it
Great series. Thank you for sharing it with us
So good!
Enjoyed the series very much, you were born for this beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
I can't believe you are done with Namibia it is such beautiful country
Thanks for showing the beauty of Africa❤
My pleasure 😊 I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK!
Awesome video as always. Epic views
Just brilliant 🙌🏻
Great show .cant wait for the next one
I've greatly enjoyed following these videos and hope it won't be too long before you're off on another trip. I appreciate you must spend hours editing these videos. Well done.
Thanks for the feedback Aaron, I am so glad you enjoyed the series!! We are definitely going to have some beautiful new trips up ahead!
Awesome series 🔥🔥💯 All the best and keep doing. 👏
Great series, enjoyed this. I think you blended in the sponsorships well too. Nothing wrong with having some companies help you on your way when the products are decent and you use them properly.
I appreciate that Christopher!
Well done so nice and good everytime bro!
Great venture and series with you and all, was super.
Thanks Karel!
Adrian, what a series! It was for sure one of the most interesting overlanding series about our lovely country Namibia! Thank you for putting it into perspective on the vastness of Namibia. And If I can give you a tip. If you ever visit us again, take a scenic route to Rundu via Tsumkwe and visit the Khaudum. Cheers mate, keep doing what you are doing. I hope my story telling will be as good as yours one day!
16:41 Botswana’s National Bird: Kori Bustard!
Awesome! Flip I need a trip. Adrian out of interest it’s around 100 years old for every meter around the circumference of the trunk of a baobab. Crazy hey! I did the Gweta - Kubu route a month ago. Such an awesome route!
Thats incredible! So those Baobabs must be a thousand years old! :D
@@RoamOverlanding exactly bud
At that price I would have stopped somewhere off the road and camped there. There is loads of empty bush area and you have all the equipment.
I just find along the road in this particular area is a lot of local farm lands; it’s not as wild and free as it might seem. The parks and private camps tend to be the best way to stay in most of Botswana these days
Unbelievable footage... Love NAM...i have been following the building up and fitting process of the Hilux. Extremely informative... question pse...your experience with dust in the Canopy??? Tx
Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! My canopy does a great job! Im very happy with how mine performs; you're never going to have NO dust; but it is SO MUCH better! Certainly one of the best.
Tx... Made up my mind... will phone Jason first thing tomorrow!! Appreciate
Super ❤👍
Great content you posting man, dont know how many times i have rewatched. Wanted to us about food and drinks. What are you allowed to cross the border with? or do you buy everything in Botswana.
Botswana is quite strict, so definitely dont bring meat across the border. Alcohol should be okay but they are also quite sticky with that. A couple people get through if you ahve enough for just one night and you can convice the border official that you will consume it that night; but otherwise try get in Bots if you can. The meat is pretty good so its not a big deal! But botswana also has internal meat check points. Like leaving Maun to Nxai pan they actually checked us and wanted us to throw our meat out, but we managed to convice him that we just needed it that night in the national park.
@@RoamOverlanding thanks for this
My Botswana 🇧🇼 ♥
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Time of year for Gweta to Kubbu Island ….. ? We are scheduled for 8/9 Sept ‘22, but in reverse order, since from Baines to Khumaga, Maun, Moremi etc to Kasane and onwards to Namibia.
Tyre pressures for Pans …….. ?
Thnx
That’s about A month before us; it should be peak dry season. So it should be great! Try pressure on the pans I keep pretty low 1.4/1.6 maybe lower if if sloppy
Ad, who was your Inspiring youtube overlander prior to you being realy Involved with this lifestyle?
It must be 4XOverland and Expedition Overland
Adrian if you were to go back to Swakopmund region, would you travel through Botswana or drive around through Upington etc?
I think Upington, the road's in botswana have soo much live stock; but.. the borders might be quicker these days so maybe botswana.. it is more direct.
when are you shipping this bus to australia!!?
A man can dream! :D
Well done! What frame rates do you use? 60 to slow down and 24 for normal?
Hey boet, I shoot in 25 and 50 👌🏻
@@RoamOverlanding Thanks!
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Any idea of Drive Duration for Kubu Island to Bains Baobab via Gweta …….. ? Thnx
It was a full day with some filming
@@RoamOverlanding - Thnx, but in Hrs, pls ?
@@WildlifeObsessed @WildlifeObsessed I dont remember to be honest, We left when the sun was coming up and arrived when the sun was going down :P Maybe 8hours
@@RoamOverlanding Thnx. Really helped. Heard a comment from ANO that the Drive was 280+ Kms, so 12 ++ Hrs - hence my concern.
What year hilux is this ? 2017?
Mine is a 2018 and Roelf’s is a 2021
@@RoamOverlanding I’m buying a hilux within 2 weeks time, what hilux would you recommend for me to get from 2010-2018? I wanna do similar stuff to you but have a budget of 50k? Aus dollar
Not all that much difference mechanically between 2017 and 2020; obviously the 2021 are new with turbos and more power etc.
I’m not too clued up on the previous 3.0L Diesel shape. But they seemed to be pretty good. Either way you’ll be happy
@@RoamOverlanding fair enough man !! Is your Ute a SR5 or SR?
3k a person per night ?
Nah it was 3k for the 5 of us for the camping then an additional 2ishk for the park fee's once we arrived at the gate.
@@RoamOverlanding but that is still heavy