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How I drowned my 4x4 in the Okavango Delta

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  • čas přidán 11. 02. 2019
  • Back in 2016 Botswana had some of it's highest rainfall on record. Making the driving conditions extremely tough to navigate. This is a story about just how tough those conditions can get and why you should always travel in a convoy in difficult conditions like this.
    Our journey started off easily visiting some amazing places along the way as well as having a fantastic flight over the Okavango Delta not knowing what lay ahead of us in the days to come.
    This video is a real account of what it's like to drown a vehicle, what you experience, how quickly it can happen and leave you feeling completely helpless to get out of the situation. You realise just how much you depend on fellow travelers, good samaritans and other peoples willingness to help.
    To everyone involved, we cannot thank you enough for you kindness and will be forever in your debt...
    Enjoy the video :-)
    Cheers
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Komentáře • 208

  • @stephandelange9053
    @stephandelange9053 Před 3 lety +5

    To get stuck in the middle of a pool is a sinking feeling especially with the water covering the bonnet! I also crossed a channel, did spot it from outside the vehicle but never walked it, got back into the Landy, 2nd gear diff lock and went in creating that bow effect but, close to the exit the Landy dipped into the original channel or main flow and the water came over the bonnet. Suddenly there is a huge knot in your stomach and it's dead silence in the vehicle but you are still moving forward crunching the steering wheel and then you out. We all know that Landies are not waterproof so we opened the doors to let the water out! We were so relieved and carry on and a few meters later a longer water crossing in front of us! No ways and we made a u-turn and back to the previous pond. This time I crossed it with a little more speed as I had to climb out against a small sandbank but made it.
    Years later with another brand vehicle towing a trailer in Kwai I also had to cross a rather long crossing and this time a walked it! The water was above the axles but managed. Water and black mud are not fun especially if you driving solo. But, never ever leave your vehicle to go and search for held! Try and get your tent out and camp there!
    A couple got stuck early in the morning in soft sand north of Savuti camp a few years ago. The man decided to walk back to the camp to get help. Late afternoon a vehicle came past and recovered the vehicle and the woman inside. Till today no one found the man! Liked your attitude to film your disaster and I saw your sinking feelings in your eyes! Nice video!!

  • @graveltravels
    @graveltravels Před 8 měsíci +1

    You guys are legends, we had such a good laugh, also nervous because we are off to the same area next week and I believe this is the rainy season lol Great video and glad you are all sorted and back on the road again. Respect for doing that run back to camp bud.

  • @philcianchi6111
    @philcianchi6111 Před 5 lety +4

    Very brave of you to share your experience and potentially open yourself up to criticism. Having been stuck for three days in Zaire back in the 90’s and most recently overnight in Namibia I know that awful, gut wrenching feeling of ..... yup we are stuck.... what the hell are we going to do now!!! Having the courage to take risks, go where there are no guarantees. “The road less traveled” is sometimes the most scary thing in the world but also the most rewarding and it’s on that road where your character is truly tested and I would say yours came through shining brightly. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Phil, really appreciate the comment. Yeah it has not been an easy video to share at all as there are many opinions flying around and sooooo much criticism, every situation is different and cannot be judged as the same. Lots of comments we have had on this platform and our others have either come with positive remarks like yours or completely the opposite. The aim of the video however was and is to show no matter how experienced you are things can go wrong and go wrong fast... But thank you again for the awesome comment :-)

  • @tsaone
    @tsaone Před 5 lety +18

    Seeing that moment at 10:51 scared me a bit, I could the stress on your face. But adventures like these cannot be traded for anything in the world. I experienced my first 4by4 adventure during the December holidays in the Okavango Delta Santawani concession and my god I have found what I want to do. My country is the most beautiful thing in this world and I wanna explore it.. Great video, thanks for the upload. Avid fan of your channel since I saw your first upload.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety +1

      WOW thanks so much Tsaone!!! You are 100% correct, Botswana is the most beautiful country in the world!!! Hope you achieve your goals and get to explore your country as much as we have. Can't wait to come back next month... Keep up the adventures...

    • @mistercup8280
      @mistercup8280 Před 4 lety

      Sho paaa...its a must!!

  • @IanChamberlain
    @IanChamberlain Před 3 lety +3

    I remember this, I am the pilot flying you on the scenic flight at 4:14. I just saw you on Jubas IG story. All the best from Maun.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +2

      Aaaaaaaah awesome Ian, welcome to the channel man! Hope you doing well that side and have hit the air again, at least you know now how my trip ended 😂🤣

    • @IanChamberlain
      @IanChamberlain Před 3 lety +2

      @@MyLifeinAfrica hahaha dont worry, We had a similar experience with a Landy once, and that was in Maun, not even out of town. We keep on keeping on this side. Actually flying up to Selinda for the weekend. Looking forward to spend some time in the bush, especially with rainy season and all the thunderstorms.
      I hope all is well on your side ?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      @@IanChamberlain aaaaaaah man now I'm jealous, have the best time man! Yeah these things happen hey! Did you see the state elephant sands from that storm? So sad man 😒

  • @bisagatitimothyw1486
    @bisagatitimothyw1486 Před 4 lety +2

    To me as a driver, i want to salute you for the bravery and taking time to show us the risks of driving in such terrain. Its risky but the advice you have given, its well taken. Thank God you guys came out successfully though with the car lifted. I think its also best when we go for such trips to move in pairs just in case we get stuck with 1 car, we have back up.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment Bisagati, we always usually go in pairs (mostly), this was just a different type of tour and only required the one vehicle. We were unlucky, but that's how it works i guess, some make it some don't. I am glad you found the video and tips useful!!! Happy adventuring!!!

  • @bhvm333
    @bhvm333 Před 4 lety +4

    I can see the fury of emotions in your eyes & Speech. yes that was intense. You are a lucky to have a good navigator. Always offering helpful suggestions and not panicking. I wonder if it would have helped to quickly grab the traction boards and put them under tyres.

  • @thebuffalooverlander
    @thebuffalooverlander Před rokem +1

    Yussis Boet, my heart was pounding through that man 😳😅. Watching these shares vids, we all learn

  • @justindonlon6622
    @justindonlon6622 Před 5 lety +3

    My word - what a harrowing experience! Thanks for sharing Roland

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Justin, yeah it wasn't a great thing, just one of those things I guess...

  • @vapour250
    @vapour250 Před 3 lety +3

    I drowned a fortuner too. My stomach sank as you got stuck. I feel for you bro :(

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      hehehehe it happens to the best of us, sorry for your loss Hendrik 😎🤟🏻

  • @gerritvisser6988
    @gerritvisser6988 Před 5 lety +4

    What a wonderful experience, at least we can all learn from it. Thx guys.

  • @tebogo101
    @tebogo101 Před 3 lety +3

    Life is about accumulating memories. This is a great one.

  • @wheelindex8983
    @wheelindex8983 Před 2 lety +1

    Respect for posting this. Keep up the good work with your channel.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 2 lety

      Thanks man, not the easiest thing to post but if someone can learn from it no problem 😎🤟🏻

  • @andreipretorius92
    @andreipretorius92 Před 4 lety +1

    Jeez. Now that’s a scary one. Glad you guys are ok. Got help and got back home safely. I can imagine what a panic it must have been.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks, yeah not the best moment to live through but it all ended well thankfully 😎🤟🏻

  • @owenbaker3606
    @owenbaker3606 Před 4 lety +3

    Mate!! That was awesome footage. For us, the viewer, anyway. Keeping your cool as much as possible in a situation such as yours is paramount. A bit surprised that you didn't have suitable footwear. Never the less you are both safe and have a story to tell.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      hahahaha, strangely we took them off before the run, who knows why, slops are not easy to run in. It was about 35-40° that day making shoes a less desirable option...

  • @sheregrewal9182
    @sheregrewal9182 Před 4 lety +4

    Good josh
    When things get tough
    The tough get going ..with a smile

  • @SeanBezuidenhout
    @SeanBezuidenhout Před 5 lety +3

    Your first horror film Roland well done, I really felt that pain. Thanks for the share!

  • @morerindana2400
    @morerindana2400 Před 4 lety +4

    The delta is a challenge, we have had people coming in camps at 11 pm at night asking for help,,

  • @morerindana2400
    @morerindana2400 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for your advice, very helpful

  • @adventuresoverland4x472
    @adventuresoverland4x472 Před 3 lety +2

    That was hectic Roland! one the edge of my seat the whole time! eish eish eish

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      Not my finest hour man, but these things happen 🤣😂

    • @adventuresoverland4x472
      @adventuresoverland4x472 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MyLifeinAfrica absolutely dude! it does happen! the look on your face, can feel the pain

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      🤣😂🤣😂🤣 that moment he realised...🤬

  • @mistercup8280
    @mistercup8280 Před 4 lety +2

    This gentlman looks like a chap i saw in Cpt town some time back whilst my wife and i were in capetown...the delta is always a challenge gents...glad yarl safe...

  • @reneebrown3766
    @reneebrown3766 Před 3 lety +1

    An epic adventure of the scariest kind, sinking into the crossing was one thing, but walking 8K through the animal alive bushveld barefoot, just no words. Delighted you are both safe and well, along with vehicle in working order once again. Lessons learnt, onward and upward.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Renee, yes it wasn't the greatest experience, but if others can learn from it that's why I posted it...👌🏻

    • @reneebrown3766
      @reneebrown3766 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MyLifeinAfrica ...that's life, the greatest learning experience a human undertakes and that, you proved is the spark that ignites.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      very kind words, thanks so much for the support!!!

    • @reneebrown3766
      @reneebrown3766 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MyLifeinAfricaLooking forward to your next adventures, remember to listen to the cautious voice within, 'take the time it takes and it will take less time', from the words of a wild horse whisperer.

  • @rahalati
    @rahalati Před 3 lety +1

    As much as I enjoyed the video I felt very sorry for what happened to you. Its part of the adventure buddy , most importantly is that you guys came out safe aside from the lessons learned.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      100% it's one of those things sadly... but thanks for the support...

  • @nokubongaolifant
    @nokubongaolifant Před 4 lety +3

    That was so brave of you guys, big up!!!

  • @urosbukovec4435
    @urosbukovec4435 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for advice. I will remember

  • @dolladinhosacanguia5109
    @dolladinhosacanguia5109 Před 3 lety +1

    What an adventure, good memories and stories to tell

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely have a few more campfire stories to share...

  • @kniddelfoot
    @kniddelfoot Před 4 lety +4

    The scaring moment - I felt with you. This year in April 2019 it happend to us as well. It looks like the same spot - but we got drowned were you went first and took backwards, as you assumed it is too deep. So, "nearly" same spot. We got help after a 4km bush walk from amazing African people who lived in the baracks - and a German family with their rental 4x4 who camped at third bridge. The funny thing about it: we are totally in love with Botswana and want to come back in April 2020. Self driving, of course. :-) Thanks for sharing your experience! (I will cut my video too, I promise).

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Ah shame man that sucks, maybe rather go back when it is a but drier, September is a good time and outside of the main holiday season from SA. Less chance of this kind of thing happening again :-)

  • @shortcutshawn
    @shortcutshawn Před 5 lety +1

    Ken had the right idea...Save the smokes first !! I did the same trip with one mate in a single vehicle in December 2016. The road from Savuti to Kasane was more like a river with scattered islands. I don't know how we made it, it can so easily go wrong... Looking forward to more videos, and hopefully bumping into the donkey in bush !!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Absolutely, Ken actually grabbed an empty water bottle and his slops when I said lift the electronics lol. It's never a great experience but if people can learn from our mistakes we're all for it. Would be awesome to bump into you guys in the bush :-D

    • @KennethJones
      @KennethJones Před 5 lety +1

      @@MyLifeinAfrica Lol. Ken grabbed the water bottle and slops to *get* to the electronics, you muppet! But yeah, what an experience! It sucked at the time, but how many people can say they survived that? Wouldn't take it back. And or course despite us getting stuck, I couldn't recommend a trip with Roland enough! I came back a year later and we finished it all off.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Certainly won't be your last one with us either 😎🤟

  • @kellydrolet4740
    @kellydrolet4740 Před 5 lety +1

    We tried to get to the Okavango in April from Rundu - the river was flooding severely from all the heavy rain in Angola. From the campsite/lodge we stayed at we had to follow the owner as he guided us through about a km of flooded road. Water lapping under the front deck of the lodge. Knowing the delta would be difficult if not impassable we turned west. Bummer!!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      it happens, bad times make for great stories though 🤙🏻

  • @Bushlove420
    @Bushlove420 Před 2 lety +1

    Sorry about the fortuner bro best part is your mate grabbing the carton of camels 🤣✌️

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 2 lety

      And slops and an empty bottle 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @jarrydsexpeditions7913
    @jarrydsexpeditions7913 Před 3 lety +1

    I can’t even begin to imagine how stressful this must of been trying to save your pride and joy. Yoh not a lake situation but good lessons learnt in the end. Thanks for the great advice to kill the engine is a situation like this.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, it really was stressful, but we learn, we learn more and we move on with knowledge. If only I'd known that 1 extra step right....

    • @OliverBechmann
      @OliverBechmann Před rokem

      @@MyLifeinAfrica Please explain to me again, why one should stop the engine. Because regularly you learn to leave the engine running (i.e. a case mentioned in the 4x4community ZA forum) - during a offroad training session in the moroccon Atlas mountains some years ago we were taught to keep the engine running because of the pressure no water is flowing into the exhaust and so on...

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před rokem +1

      Basically, no matter what the engine will if water is above the air filter suck in water, once water sucks in there it's over. Rather turn off and be recovered than risk water going or getting into the motor.

    • @OliverBechmann
      @OliverBechmann Před rokem

      @@MyLifeinAfrica Well, let me add firstly, that I really admire your courage to show your stress in the public, especially the YT public (and we can read here some comments without any respect) ..., but then the snorkel comes into play (yes, it is for air intake), because the air filter of my Defender TD5 is of course connected to the snorkel, so if the seals are doing their work, no water will - hopefully - get in...

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much, appreciate the comment a lot! Thing is a snorkel is only a good as the airbox is sealed, on 99% of vehicles it isn't, not to mention the drainage holes at the bottom of it that are there to allow water and other stuff out once it gets in. So many variables to it, it's just safer to turn off and keep what goes into the engine at a minimum.
      For that exact reason is why I put the video up, I too was taught to keep it at all costs running, this theory is what lost me the vehicle...

  • @dsm671
    @dsm671 Před 5 lety +2

    Roland I actually couldn't watch that! Seeing you stress made me stress just watching but ya water is a terrible thing. Why has it been so long since your last video upload? Really enjoy your videos!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey Darren, it was quite stressful to be honest and tats really what I wanted people to see, within seconds it can go from smiles to panic. Unfortunately the series we planned to do last year the country fell apart and we weren't able to do it. There are a few in the pipeline for 2019 😎

  • @adilshariff
    @adilshariff Před 5 lety +2

    Started having serious anxiety at 10.35, yoh. That was INTENSE. I'm planning on going to Moremi in June after the water has come in and this has me second guessing that plan. Been there tons of time with my old man but I don't have nearly the same amount of experience. Should probably take your advice and go in a convoy.

    • @phetogokgathi4217
      @phetogokgathi4217 Před 5 lety

      its crazy how this is home but we never even try this

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Depends on the trip whether there is a convoy or not, but don't worry i don't think the water will be coming this year, you guys have not had enough rain nor has Angola. Just got back from a 2 week trip through Chobe and moremi and it's dry to the bone...

  • @adrienneshort8996
    @adrienneshort8996 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video to learn from!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Adrienne, glad you found it helpful, that was the idea behind releasing it...

  • @BigMkombe
    @BigMkombe Před 4 lety +17

    Oooooo that’s “unFortunert”

  • @doti78
    @doti78 Před 5 lety +1

    It was worth the wait Roland. Super video. I had to smile a bit at "I'm not the tallest person in de world". 1,30 m would be waist deep for me. ;)

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      hahaha, some of us have to be hobbits so the rest can be the giants...

  • @theexperimentalcqdx4208
    @theexperimentalcqdx4208 Před 5 lety +1

    We overheated on the pans, your story is epic.

  • @mikeclark4416
    @mikeclark4416 Před 4 lety +1

    Enjoyed the video ,sorry about wrecked truck , ALWAYS take two vehicles on the off road trips

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      We do these kinds of trips a lot this was just one of those ones where your luck runs out, vehicle repaired and happy again...

  • @FrigidColdFlying
    @FrigidColdFlying Před 5 lety +1

    Third Bridge is about my favorite place on earth. We did a one vehicle wet season Moremi trip back in 2013. Memorable to say the least. Don't know if I would do that again without a second vehicle. Dry season is definitely doable with one vehicle.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety +1

      We absolutely love Moremi as well, dry is definitely better to do Moremi, but we don't always get to choose the timing we go...

    • @FrigidColdFlying
      @FrigidColdFlying Před 5 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica We cheated. We lived in Maun. Much easier to go on short notice. It was incredible living there.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety +1

      Would love to live in Maun, maybe one day...

    • @FrigidColdFlying
      @FrigidColdFlying Před 5 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica shoot me a message and stop on by. We have a couple extra bedrooms.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety +1

      Definitely will do, thanks for that :-D

  • @ARESEHOLE
    @ARESEHOLE Před 5 lety +2

    Hope you this video gets you some more subscribers. You deserve it 👍🏻👍🏻 I’m off to Moremi and third bridge in August, was the water high because of the rain? Could you advise which crossing it was so I can avoid it?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      This was in an April, the rains had literally subsided a month before. When you leave 3rd bridge going over the bridge and head to dead tree island, this is one of 3 very big water crossings in your path. We'll possibly see you in Moremi in August, if you see us please come say hi, would be great to chat...

    • @ARESEHOLE
      @ARESEHOLE Před 5 lety +1

      My Life in Africa hey cool will do

  • @gorila1958
    @gorila1958 Před 5 lety +5

    Very scary situation WOW anything can happen moment !!

  • @pilffh5309
    @pilffh5309 Před 5 lety +3

    Great video but quite stressful. Mistakes can happen. Glad all went for the best. What camera do you use to record on board?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      This was all gopro footage, we'd had them on just in case 😎

  • @robinhester
    @robinhester Před rokem +1

    This was crazy!

  • @jasonnicol2671
    @jasonnicol2671 Před 4 lety +2

    Ssshhooo. Intense dude!! Which insurance company did you have...?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      hahaha Hi Jason, we currently use Cross Country for our cross border travels 🤙🏼

    • @eazymabrr
      @eazymabrr Před 3 lety

      A local recovery would have handled the job much better!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      I would agree, but the price variant would have been vastly different...

  • @craigsparks1442
    @craigsparks1442 Před 4 lety +1

    We sunk our land cruiser in what looked like a puddle on the road to Nxai pan, water was up to the doors.... I know that "sinking" feeling

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      That "sinking" feeling is not a good one at all, puddles can be deceiving...

  • @corradoracervwvrt8276
    @corradoracervwvrt8276 Před 4 lety +1

    Not sure if you guys are aware to lower the tire psi around 20psi while off roading. It will helps a lot on sand and mud. That's why to tow recovery/insurance car is not moving...

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Yeah we are very aware of tyre pressures, conditions in Africa vary quite a lot and depend on the seasons. The tyre pressure at the point of this incident was around 20psi (1.4bar)...didn't help obviously!

  • @johanneswehrmann
    @johanneswehrmann Před 3 lety

    Almost like a scene out of The Blair Witch Project when Ken spoke about his feet. Glad all ended well for you fellas. 💥🤙🏻

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Johannes, yeah this is never a nice thing to have happen but sadly it does, thanks for the support man!

  • @shaunbrink4344
    @shaunbrink4344 Před 4 lety +1

    Great adventure....which insurance company do you use or which company covered the hippo and repaired it?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      We're with CrossCountry 4x4 Insurance, the repair was completely covered 😎🤙🏼

  • @waukema
    @waukema Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. Had a good laugh (sorry), because I made the exact same mistake while crossing the river Kwai. Got it out myself because some idiot forgot to engage the diff-lock ;-)

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Yeah happens to the best of us hey, and sooooooo fast!

  • @tijmenvandersteenhoven704

    I believe I crossed that same crossing this past December. I chose the completely left route and was scary deep. My friend behind me said that just as I passed throug a Croc swam past. 😳

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Yeah it seems to be getting deeper and deeper that crossing, have crossed it a few times after this video and like i said, keeps getting deeper :-)

  • @jamesnegus9798
    @jamesnegus9798 Před 4 lety +1

    What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
    Bakkie build in progress, I need a wing man for Koudham NP, and Caprivi if you fancy it!

  • @francoisklopper
    @francoisklopper Před 3 lety +1

    Same happened to me there in 2008. Touareg V10

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      It happens, it happens fast, all we can do is learn from it!!! Sorry to hear about your rig 😔

  • @casperakoma7273
    @casperakoma7273 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video .

  • @phetogokgathi4217
    @phetogokgathi4217 Před 5 lety

    my friends once took a casual drive to the buffalo fence in feb and came two days later. therainfy season in Botswana doesn't play

  • @orethusebakhai8711
    @orethusebakhai8711 Před rokem

    Thats was so brave for yoy guys

  • @OffTheBeatenTrackSA
    @OffTheBeatenTrackSA Před 11 měsíci +1

    yohhhh what a scary predicament to be in !!!!

  • @richisafrika4759
    @richisafrika4759 Před 4 lety +1

    Learning by doing....
    👍 you rock

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Completely, if you not learning all the time you are not doing it right!

    • @richisafrika4759
      @richisafrika4759 Před 4 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica I'm glad that I have you to teach me what not to do.😉
      AND (more important) what to do....
      Thank you

  • @brendanlubbe2259
    @brendanlubbe2259 Před 5 lety +1

    Roland I can't imagine how kak you must have felt. I hope you never have to experience this again!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      oh trust me, us too, wasn't the best page in history but something we can all learn from!

    • @brendanlubbe2259
      @brendanlubbe2259 Před 5 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica for sure!

  • @Ben-hf7fg
    @Ben-hf7fg Před 4 lety +1

    I would argue this is far from "the worst possible scenario". This was a fairly predictable outcome and should have been planned for better. If you spend years 4x4ing around these areas you will get stuck. Here in Aus an 8km walk is about best possible outcome!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Not 100% sure i follow your comment? Drowning a vehicle and not being able to continue a trip typically on a trip is the "worst possible scenario" for that trip. Planning better, again don't follow, these areas we frequent and have crossed that particular water crossing many times. This time it just didn't go according to plan, as they do in these areas all too often. The 8km walk in a wild life area is definitely not a desired outcome of this at all...

  • @Copaire1
    @Copaire1 Před 4 lety +1

    Did you have Dif lock? I did not hear of it in your narrative.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      The fortuner has a rear difflock yes, pretty much everything that could have been turned on to try get us out was. Nothing helped we were just too bogged for anything other than a winch to work sadly!!!

  • @darrensice1550
    @darrensice1550 Před 4 lety +2

    Ah you turn your engine off and it’s hot and the water is cold it’s then when you don’t turn your car off because all of the gaskets crack or fail especially the rubber ones

  • @brucesmith5245
    @brucesmith5245 Před 4 lety

    Hi, thanks for posting. After all that how come the vehicle stopped while crossing the water? Was it a vehicle failure or were you bogged? I enjoyed the video & just subscribed.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Random as it is, it stalled for whatever reason and that was the start of the bigger problem, which was the actual drowning...

    • @brucesmith5245
      @brucesmith5245 Před 4 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica Ok, that sounds like bad luck. Thanks for getting back to me.

  • @mattyolo
    @mattyolo Před 3 lety

    So the snorkel didn’t seem to do much 😂 I wonder what else we can do to waterproof the engine bay?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      A snorkel is a raised air intake, more for cool air than water, I don't think there will ever be that solution sadly...

  • @gerhardt6222
    @gerhardt6222 Před 4 lety +1

    Down talking the recovery/towing team a no no for me. See it as an adventure. We drove in the Central kalahari 2 days on 50 kilometer with a Landrover giving problems. Is Landrover kak, no.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Not sure what you mean by down talking the recovery team?

  • @rupertmay3453
    @rupertmay3453 Před 5 lety +2

    hard core

  • @mikeclark4416
    @mikeclark4416 Před 4 lety

    Tough terrain , Im very much LAND ROVER ,but looking at that terrain ,Rovers would have struggled -Should have used Unimogs ?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Land Rovers definitely don't struggle in these conditions at all, unimogs are too expensive hahahaha

  • @nqumthemba
    @nqumthemba Před 4 lety +1

    Wooowww! Great story telling this is a stuff of military Seals & Green Berets man, I salute you, imagine moving back for help in an environment surrounded by Carnivores!! Brave, but I'm sure your wife was not impressed by that risk?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      thanks man, yeah you know, these things happen, wife was ok cause I made it out alive lol. thanks sir!!!

  • @nakapreneur7003
    @nakapreneur7003 Před 3 lety

    Hey mate what sort of suspension you got on that car and how many inches lift ?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi there, it was EFS suspension and just over a 2inch lift...

  • @rocklefikamusic2649
    @rocklefikamusic2649 Před 3 lety +1

    THIS WAS A NIGHTMARE

  • @tomsawyer4321
    @tomsawyer4321 Před 4 lety +1

    In that terrible moment of panic the passenger saved the cigarettes

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      hahahaha we all have priorities don't we 🤣😂

  • @anelvosloo8005
    @anelvosloo8005 Před 4 lety +1

    Please what ever you do is never to switch of your vehicle engine and to enter the water water in low range second gear. TAKE IT SLOW!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Best thing to do is switch off a diesel motor, the crossing we had done many times before and were not all that worried, the ground however not as hard under foot as it was under the tyres...

  • @garethruttell7204
    @garethruttell7204 Před 4 lety

    Did insurance cover the repair?

  • @mogammadameen
    @mogammadameen Před 3 lety

    Why did u first need to show guys stuck the day after you b4 going into your experience?

  • @CoenradJMorgan
    @CoenradJMorgan Před 2 lety +1

    FCUK, I need a drink.......I get the need to walk the route first.....but the area has Hippo's and Crocs.......so, what to do...damned if you walk it, maybe, damned if you don't , maybe...?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 2 lety +1

      Very very true, hectic experience to say the least...

  • @werkoch1220
    @werkoch1220 Před 5 lety

    What time of year was this in 2016?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Was in April 2016....

    • @werkoch1220
      @werkoch1220 Před 5 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica Thanks. I'm looking at doing my first trip in Dec/Jan and hoping to avoid the water situations in your video!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      You shouldn't have this issue they had very bad rain this year and apparently it's not going to improve come the next rainy season...

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      the delta is extremely dry now...

  • @ryderwilson643
    @ryderwilson643 Před 4 lety +2

    9:53 i take it you are not a professional offroad driver. when crossing a river, you dont jus plough into the water. you get in at a reasonable speed enough to not create a big splash and drop in and bog down. you go in slowly and gradually build up speed and the car will create a bow wave that will help push you forward. never plough in and panick.Did you use low range? did you use the right gear to have enough revs left for when you reached the end? did you use your diff lock? did you scout it from the start to the end and plan for the worst? (if you got bogged what would be your plan to recover the vehicle?)
    Rooky Move mate ):

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the expert advise, please define what a professional offroad driver is? I assume you're coming from this area of expertise...

  • @Hazardbone
    @Hazardbone Před 5 lety +6

    Alot of mistakes made in this video i don't know where to start

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety +1

      By all means please do, the video is meant to caution and teach people about the hazards of crossing water and what they can truly expect the result to be. There is a reason rental vehicles in Africa are not covered for water damage...

    • @shortcutshawn
      @shortcutshawn Před 5 lety +1

      @@MyLifeinAfrica I agree totally, maybe a lessons learned, and tips for water crossing video next !?

    • @KennethJones
      @KennethJones Před 5 lety +5

      Lol. Of course there were a lot of mistakes. Do you think we did it on purpose? That's kinda the point of the video. To highlight mistakes and make sure others don't fall into the same traps. It think it's great that Roland released this video. It takes a lot of bravery to showcase your mistakes and learn from them.

    • @mattyolo
      @mattyolo Před 3 lety

      I don’t think any mistakes were made. If you’ve been to Botswana you will know there’s different tracks going in and going out of the water holes and rivers. No signs or anyone to tell you which line is the correct one to take. It’s impossible to know. There were two options so it was 50 / 50. This is obviously a spot where a lot of people get caught out.

  • @scottgarmon4865
    @scottgarmon4865 Před 4 lety +1

    Millennials Offroading in Africa, No shoes on, no winch, probably bald tires and the low fuel light it on. Did that guy have a man bun?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      wow so many assumptions in your comment...

    • @scottgarmon4865
      @scottgarmon4865 Před 4 lety +1

      I’m just kidding, At least your out and doing what you love, no hard feelings, It might be me stuck in that hole one day.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      All good no worries, definitely love what we do that's for sure, that's the thing with getting stuck, you never know when it'll happen...

  • @treehuger1978
    @treehuger1978 Před 5 lety

    lesson dont cross water unless you have recovery 4x4s on standby

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      Crossed that particular one many times, this time well was the bad one. Not always possible to have vehicles on standby in some cases....

  • @oaitsemoremi5657
    @oaitsemoremi5657 Před 3 lety

    Who is still here in 2021??

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      Not sure what you mean? 🤔

    • @oaitsemoremi5657
      @oaitsemoremi5657 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MyLifeinAfrica watching the video again😊🇧🇼

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤣😂

  • @corriejacobs5876
    @corriejacobs5876 Před 3 lety +1

    Sorry to say but the say the Titanic was unsinkable

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +1

      life lesson, everything is sinkable 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @joaocepeda7478
    @joaocepeda7478 Před 3 lety

    ÁFRICA É SÓ PARA ALGUNS

  • @wernerswanepoel5898
    @wernerswanepoel5898 Před 4 lety

    Remember shutting your vehicle down .... huh ... you will get water through your exhaust. I have seen most people running snorkels but is not connected ... just for looks... Next time when you shut your engin down tell your mate to go through the window and cover the exhaust with somthing that will seel it the moment you shut it down( that is when the water covers your whole engin) patato or disposible clove or so.. why didnt you walk the whole way to the other side.? if in doubt chech it out

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Definitely walked all the way over i assure you. Remember snorkels are not there for water wading but rather as a clean air intake, the amount of water that would have gone through or into the exhaust would be negligible based on it doing much damage...

  • @INTHEMIX74
    @INTHEMIX74 Před 5 lety

    i dont go anywhere without a hand winch you would of had the car out in 20 mins

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 5 lety

      20 mins, wouldn't have mattered, 5 mins and the car was done... also nothing big enough to winch against or on 😞

  • @phenyoj
    @phenyoj Před 4 lety +2

    Good upload, problem is you swear a lot...

  • @geoffreywilliams7705
    @geoffreywilliams7705 Před 4 lety +1

    Not very bright methinks . . .

  • @phantomwalker8251
    @phantomwalker8251 Před 5 lety +1

    problem was,you chose the wrong vehicle to begin with.too small,too short a wheel base,ifs front,.not recomended as a 4x4...

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Not at all, these vehicles are great and it served us well for many years, they are fantastic offroad when kitted out correctly...

    • @eduardooliveira3270
      @eduardooliveira3270 Před 4 lety

      Harry, which vehicule would you recommend, then?
      Thanks for caring, regards, happy off road driving!
      Sincerely, Eduardo (Lisbon, Portugal)

    • @firebir11
      @firebir11 Před 3 lety +1

      BS...the best off-road equipment you have is between your ears...

    • @mattyolo
      @mattyolo Před 3 lety

      Haven’t you heard of the mighty Tuna from Africa? To stay this is the wrong vehicle for Africa overloading is a rookie move

  • @brendanbentley1471
    @brendanbentley1471 Před 3 lety

    LOL

  • @MrGoMario
    @MrGoMario Před 3 lety +1

    12 minutes into the video, he still does not realise is stuck and wants to keep the engine going 😂 At the start of the video he is saying he crossed many times deep water. One would think he learned something... Intelligence is a funny thing. Everyone thinks he has plenty of it. But... I stopped watching the video at 13 minutes because of too much laughing. Did he manage to flood the engine? As the saying goes: "There is no substitute for intelligence". Next time, this 'experienced' driver should take my 14y old son with him. At least the engine will be safe 😂 #LOL

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety +2

      hahahahaha your comment is the joke here, you are showing no knowledge or respect, but that comes freely to a keyboard warrior these days...