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My First WEST AFRICAN GAME DRIVE!! African Wildlife in Mole National Park, Ghana
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- čas přidán 3. 05. 2021
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After a long, seven-hour road trip from Kumasi, I finally arrived at Mole National Park just in time for the final game drive of the day. Join me as I experience my very first West African game drive and enjoy a spicy Ghanaian pork chop dinner in Mole National Park, Ghana!
My afternoon began inside the park, which is the largest wildlife game reserve in Ghana. It was established back in 1958 and covers 4,840 square kilometers.
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I was staying at Zaina Lodge, which is the first luxury resort in West Africa. But first, before I set out on my 3:30 game drive, I had to check in at the lodge!
Inside, they checked my temperature before I checked out the lodge. There was a massive reception area and extra-high ceilings. There was also an open-air dining area that looks out over the resort’s pool and the savannah, but I forgot my bathing suit!
On the grounds is a pair of watering holes where the elephants come to drink. I was greeted with some refreshing lime juice.
The resort has 25 luxury tents, with 12 on one side and 13 on the other. As you walk to your bungalow, you should stick to the path, as animals sometimes wander through the resort.
My tent featured a big terrace looking over the entire game reserve, including both watering holes. There was an elephant at one of them! I hadn’t been to Africa in years, and this is what I loved about the continent.
The tent was huge, with a king-sized bed, work station, and a TV. There’s a solid wall in the vanity area, but everything else is cloth. The shower was nice and spacious with two sinks and a separate toilet room. It was really special!
I met my ranger and driver and then set off on my game drive. They expected to see eight different species! I had the entire vehicle to myself because I was the only guest at the lodge at the moment. You can stand up in it to get better views of the animals.
Our first animal sighting was of a few antelopes. Game drives can be tricky; sometimes you may see a lot of animals, sometimes you might see nothing. It’s luck of the draw, so I recommend being patient and not setting your expectations too high.
It’s best to visit Africa during the dry season. While the wet season is lush and you may see more animals, the weather is a lot less cooperative with the amount of rain you get.
We then saw some juvenile water bucks, but the watering hole where they usually see elephants was empty. Then, we came across a baboon in a nearby tree. It kept grunting at us, almost like it was taunting us.
Then, we saw a warthog! We made it back to the lodge just in time to see the beautiful sunset. I headed to the bar, got a drink, and headed out on the outdoor terrace to relax.
Next, I headed to the kitchen, where they were making me baked pork chops, yam fries, and tomato soup. The cook also make me a Greek salad, and she made some snapper for someone else!
The tomato soup was delicious and creamy, with a touch of sweetness. Then, I jumped on the Greek salad and beets. I love vegetables, and it was great to eat some whole ones that weren’t broken down in a stew. The spicy sauce for the fries was really hot!
I also loved the pork chop. I rarely eat pork, but this was fantastic. I loved the caramelized soy-like glaze on it. The pork chop came with vegetables with fish oil on them, which gave them a Szechwan-like flavor. They were crunchy, spicy, and a little sweet!
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With time!
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Wow this is AMAZING! I never knew you could actually stay at a resort that's in the middle of wildlife! Instantly this became my number one thing to do on my bucket list!
Oh dude get ready for tomorrow’s video! I will blow your mind 😆
@@Davidsbeenhere Thanks David - now I won't be able to sleep tonight!
It's very common in Zimbabwe and southern Africa to go and stay in lodges on a safari. Its an amazing experience and one that I highly recommend!
I’m glad you are enjoying Ghana 🇬🇭
Wow...most of us don't know we have such in the country...imagine how beautiful the place is
Most of us? We all kno this lodge
@@turnback9866 you and who don't know what?
Because people like you think ghana is just Accra and Kumasi
So who are those haters who keep clicking the thumbs down? Fire burn them all. Good work bro, keep up with the good work. Really enjoying your videos
I really have to visit this place the next time am in Ghana
you are really enjoying this country, as a Ghanaian i haven't been to half of these places yet. Ride on
Now I have inspired you to travel them 😉
@@Davidsbeenhere thanks for the hardwork
Wow, David you were thirsty!! You downed that glass "all in one".
I hope Zaina lodge gets more business. The service seems good and the staff extra friendly and cheerful.
Isaac is the best tour guide I have ever seen or known the places he takes you and food he let you try is amazing. Wow.
Food looks great and no sugar is added to the cooking process. Sugar is used only for beverages in Ghana 🥷🇺🇸🇬🇭
They do serve salads when you go to a restaurant but not the chop bars. Thank you for promoting Ghana. Next time try and visit Akosombo. You really covered a lot. Thanks again.👍👏🙏
I'm sorry but is that your real name?... It reminds me when I was a child, we played with words for fun and that name is nostalgic😂
@@stateofmind390 I know right 🤣🤣
@@stateofmind390 🤣🤣No, it's not my real name.
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All your videos are awesome. Ghana my motherland xxx
I love how you explore everything
Not only in food
You've been my entertainment for the past week🥰🥰
Wow I have never been here, tanx david, luvvvvvv from GH 😆
Great video, keep doing more David ❤️
Thanks 🙏 For taking us to mole game park
Great episode that resort is beautiful 👌🏾👌🏾
Amazing content, keep up the good work!
You should've visited the kintampo waterfalls
That sunset was beautiful.... lovely video Dave!! Thanks for sharing ❤️ that pork chop looked amazing!!!😋
Tip for the National Parks, tag some of the big five animals so you know where they are and you can find them via GPS. Then you can really give the tourist what they pay for. I have been to too many of these parks where you don't get to see the animals they promised in the advertising, it's always: you are unlucky this time, it's raining, it's dry season, there has just been a bush fire etc.
Great video,this is Afrika at his best
I am first to comment and I am so excited about that. You are doing great david.Keep it up. Love from Ghana
Ghana is fun 🤩
I love Tamale,, spend 20 years in out Ghana.. My best spot is Tamale... This bring back memories, but I was on foot, I alone and one ranger.
Good lu ck on your trip
Awesome safari
Love all your videos 🥰👏Good job
Aww I love this...Will have to visit there soon 😊
Mole national park
Great place for adventure👍
That looks epic bro
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Great work nice one there 🥰🥰
I guess the dough like stuff is a must in Ghana cuisine
Btw it's really similar to indian cuisine
Hai bro support From Cameron Highlands
Thanks bro I’ve been there! I have videos from 7 years ago 😅
Number 10. Yayyyy
One of the best jungle resort 👌 #thanks , for exploring @davidsbeenhere
As long as you know yourself and you got good people around you and you passionate about what you do, that's all that matters because at the end of the day, you go to sleep with the people you love, you wake up with the people you love, and you spend your time with the people you love. Love from Korea🇰🇷💕
David go to CAPE COAST
I did, there is 1 video on it 🙌
That food looks so good making me hungry
Nice resort
#prayforindia
When you said press the bell button if you like the video, I feel I always press bell before watching videos of you because I know you always have interesting video 👍
This is great! I did a safari in Kruger. It was awesome! We saw 4 of the big 5. Nice footage David. That hotel is amazing!
Yea Kruger is the best to see all big five. First game drive there I saw a lion first 5 mins insane! Tomorrow’s video will blow your mind 😉
@@Davidsbeenhere I'm on it! I agree! Checking out the video now! Fellow 305 traveler! Love it! Ghana is my next trip for sure! Been loving the footage.
YOU HAVE.MADE ME READY TO GO THERE YOUR FOOD YOU ATE WERE VERY TO EAT.
The camp reminds me of the ones in Vic falls in Zimbabwe!
Great
Thank you so much
We are addicted to your videos
Unfortunately lions are extinct in the wild in Ghana the elephant population is dwindling we have depleted our game reserves its sad as well as tragic.
The safari spot is incredible
Beautiful park, nice place and delicious food ! 👍👍👍
My country is so beautiful 😍
Show me love if you’re watching this ❤️❤️
Enjoyment
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Dave is really enjoying
Ok
So awesome! I want to do a safari and see all the animals in their habitats! -S
It looks like fire has run through the park, and for this reason, you're not likely to see most of the animals.
Beautiful place. Lovely people. Plan for dhokala Jim Corbett, you will be blown away 😀
You mean you never tasted Ghana salad? 😂
Wow
Come to The Gambia u will see different
Great content David.
He deserves 2k subscribers🥰
Am Ghanaian but I never know we have elefants in Ghana lol
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Lovely 🔥🔥
there is game in west africa
You didn't visit the waterfalls and lake volta
I like how you feature the modern and local aspects of the trips. Not like usual Western narrative. Won't and I enjoy your videos because you are very down-to-earth objective.
David I think you are alone in the resort 😁😁😁😁😆😆😆😟
still waitig for pakistan series. lovr from pakistan
Soon!
I am from Ghana and I never knew we have Safari.
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Mr. David are u not going for Europe tour.
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I will as expecting Lions but I saw vultures.
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First
Kaziranga National park???
Im part west African. K.t.n.b.o.t.p
U prefer goat meat to pork. I knw dat
I'm not pork fan boar pig taste sweet
Your v log is not so good why. Carect it man
There are no recorded leopards or hyena in that park. They keep deceiving tourist and all u get to see are antelope warthog some birds and the elephant