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  • čas přidán 18. 08. 2024
  • A quick weekend getaway to a special part of South Africa, the Tankwa Karoo. Wide open spaces, huge dirt roads and scenery that reminds you of being in Namibia. The landscape is barren and bare but in this barren landscape beauty can be found everywhere.
    Our journey started in Cape Town South Africa and lead us through some of the most amazing places along the way. We drive through the Ceres mountains which are absolutely incredible!
    This overlanding trip was done in conjunction with 3 other overlanding families and CZcams personalities namely Jonker Adventures & Rolbos Overland & Get Out Go. We decided to all meet up and go for an overlanding trip, how better to meet other people than to do it with a weekend getaway doing what we all love....OVERLANDING.
    Driving in Tankwa Karoo forms part of one of South Africa's longest dirt roads, the R355 stretches for 200 odd kilometres and forms part of the old postal route. The road side stops in Tankwa Karoo are random and basically like scenes out of the movie MadMax.
    Our first night we spent at a campsite call "Die Mond" which in English means "The Mouth", what makes this place so special is that with all the desert around you, you arrive at this gem of a camp that has a huge dam, which in this dry part of the world is incredible to see. Obviously it's compulsory to swim in a dam if you have one available. The area is hot and the sun unforgiving, but jumping into a dam changes that completely.
    Our second day of the trip we actually ended up getting lost and through that drove and saw some of the most amazing scenery, what should have been a short day of driving turned into a full days drive through majestic mountains and rocky tracks. Not even sure of how many kilometres we did for the day we eventually arrived at our next camp again just before sunset. This making a 4 hour potjie a bit of a challenge to prepare and get done early enough for everyone to fill their stomachs before bed after a looooooong day in the vehicles.
    A first for us since we relocated to Cape Town and definitely a memorable one, new friends, new places, incredible experience!
    We live in such a beautiful country, exploring it's vast landscapes is every overlanders dream...
    Footage Credit:
    My Life in Africa
    Rolbos Overland - Thanks for letting us use some of your awesome footage!!!
    To check out the guys we travelled with head over to their channels:
    Rolbos Overland:
    / @rolbosoverland
    / rolbos_overland_za
    / rolbosoverlandza
    Jonker Adventures:
    / henryjonker
    / jonkeradventures
    Get Out, Go!:
    / @getoutgo
    / get.out.go
    / getouttherego
    To join us on a tour and for more info look for us on any of the below:
    mylifeinafrica.com
    / mliafrica
    / my_life_in_africa
    Music by:
    Song: Niwel - Bad Love (Instrumental) (Vlog No Copyright Music)
    Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.
    Video Link: • Niwel - Bad Love (Inst...

Komentáře • 67

  • @hattin1187
    @hattin1187 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Guys.I love the semi arid landscape.I love the Karoo evry year i try to get away from cold England

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      It's definitely an awesome place the karoo, we have not been there a lot this was our first time!

  • @shaunmoller2997
    @shaunmoller2997 Před 3 lety +1

    Awsome Tankwa thanks for sharing

  • @4x4ventures_southafrica
    @4x4ventures_southafrica Před 4 lety +2

    INSANE bud, very nice edit, awesome track, and very well put together. Thanks for taking me on your adventures gents. Look forward to things to come. GOING TO BE EPIC 🤙🤙🤙🤟

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Can't wait for the adventures that lie ahead, thanks for the kind words!

  • @GetOutGO
    @GetOutGO Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome to have you back on CZcams man, great episode!

  • @gabyherrmann9894
    @gabyherrmann9894 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Dustin Troopy 😆😆😊😊😊

  • @johanneswehrmann
    @johanneswehrmann Před 3 lety +1

    “Skoor-stoot-fontein-bliksem-place-thing mountain.” 😁😁😁
    ❤️it!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 it was a hard name...

  • @dsm671
    @dsm671 Před 4 lety +1

    So glad to see you making vids again absolutely fantastic! Darren

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Darren, more to come soon, keep an eye on the channel!

  • @brendanlubbe2259
    @brendanlubbe2259 Před 4 lety +2

    "Hippi jol deluxe"! LOL! Awesome video, awesome area. Bring us more!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      You seriously had to see it, no other words could explain it!

  • @alexanderwasserman
    @alexanderwasserman Před 4 lety +1

    Looks like a lot of fun! Will definitely go get myself lost in the Karoo some day. Enjoyed the video 🙌🏼

  • @EdwardBath
    @EdwardBath Před 4 lety +1

    Looks like a great adventure mate! Fantastic video 🙌 it makes me want to get out into the Tankwa!

  • @jurgensteyn5628
    @jurgensteyn5628 Před 4 lety +1

    Always love your videos! Great story telling and talking us along on your journeys! Precisely what I want to do with my channel when I have more time for longer trips and more confidence to talk to the camera! Love your troopy too!

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks Jurgen, once you are used to your voice it'll be A for away, will have a look at your channel!

  • @nealfarrell
    @nealfarrell Před 4 lety +1

    Yay. Missed your awesome vids👍 welcome to CT. Die Hel is a must...you’ll love it👌

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Neal, next release should be next week or early the following!!! Keep a look out!

  • @jakstracks8981
    @jakstracks8981 Před 4 lety +1

    We will have to come visit so you can take us, great video

  • @TheOtherLewis
    @TheOtherLewis Před 3 lety

    Great adventure....greeting from Doha

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for visiting, how i wish i could get to Doha right now...

    • @TheOtherLewis
      @TheOtherLewis Před 3 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica visit my ch when you can..😊

  • @jacquesD4D
    @jacquesD4D Před 4 lety +1

    100% Awesomeness

  • @SeanBezuidenhout
    @SeanBezuidenhout Před 4 lety +1

    Lekker looked like a jol, definitely going to look at doing this trip. 👍

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      You have to put it on the list Sean, it is a must see area!

  • @ilovecampingsa9188
    @ilovecampingsa9188 Před 4 lety +1

    Great Video, loved it

  • @DiffLockWarrior
    @DiffLockWarrior Před 4 lety +1

    That must have been an amazing journey to experience 👍🏻 looking forward to your next adventure 👍🏻

  • @richisafrika4759
    @richisafrika4759 Před 4 lety +1

    Did I spot a proper landcruiser in the group..
    A 80 series 😉
    Thanks for showing me that I don't HAVE to go to Botswana for great experiences......

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety +1

      hehehehe you did good sir, keep an eye for things to come!

    • @Afriqueleblanq
      @Afriqueleblanq Před 9 měsíci

      Those 80s had HD front diffs, HD Dyna gearboxes and were great, unlike the modern dressed-up Hilux clones.

  • @seanfrench1029
    @seanfrench1029 Před 4 lety

    Leka video. Been to Tankwa & Cederberg area with my bike. Your GoPro's on the dash & windscreen - are they Hero 2's? (audio reduced by the housing) Also, you have an orange window breaker on roof panel. Where do you get those? Need one for my Everest 4x4 for upcoming overland trip. I've asked around but not much luck (yet).

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Hey man - yeah they are hero 2's, we have recently fixed the audio by adding external mic's into the mix now, sorry for that. The seatbealt cutter/window breaker i bought while in Australia, you can get them from be-safe.co.za/shop/emergency-medical-safety/emergency-rescue-knife/ not the same but a similar product.

    • @seanfrench1029
      @seanfrench1029 Před 4 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica I've saved Skoorsteenberg for my next Tankwa trip. I saw those window breakers in ASPW's Troopy and other vehicles in SA before he left for Auz. As paramedic I'm familiar with B-Safe. Hero2 is solid. For extra POV shots they're great for you. BTW, your POV angles are superb. You tell great stories & use of panoramic shots are good. In a crowded field on CZcams, these attributes give you an edge. Keep it up. Thanks for feedback.

  • @madcat4563
    @madcat4563 Před 4 lety

    Is that a Baillies offroad turbo I see. (due to bonnet scoop)?

  • @rickypermall7111
    @rickypermall7111 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing, looks like it's worth a weekend away in the desert. What would be a great site for camping?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Definitely is, there are so many spots in that area, it's just a matter of picking one or a few!!!

  • @robertmacfarlane143
    @robertmacfarlane143 Před 4 lety

    Hi Roland. I hope you are well. I love your videos, they are great. Please can you tell me, what is the name of the album and artist for the track you used for this particular video? I look forward to hearing from you soon and please keep the coverage of your adventures coming. Regards Rob

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Hi Rob, thanks for the awesome message, glad you enjoy our content, we have a big year ahead and lots of videos to come still. We always put the music info in the description, but here it is in case you missed it:
      Music by:
      Song: Niwel - Bad Love (Instrumental) (Vlog No Copyright Music)
      Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.
      Video Link: czcams.com/video/-aBAojWIRac/video.html

    • @robertmacfarlane143
      @robertmacfarlane143 Před 4 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica Hi Roland. Thank you so much for coming back to me and please keep the videos coming. Have great day and safe travels in Africa. Take care. Regards Rob

  • @seanfrench1029
    @seanfrench1029 Před 4 lety

    What is the name of the camp at 11:50?

  • @hattin1187
    @hattin1187 Před 3 lety

    Would be much more helpful sub title the Places but thanks guys anyway

  • @ronnymeyer8115
    @ronnymeyer8115 Před 3 lety

    Love your vids. Please do away with the subtitles.

  • @timmiebuchner9283
    @timmiebuchner9283 Před 3 lety

    A very bad video. Far to much noise (back ground music) mixed with voice and wind noise. You can see it is young amateurs kids' that made the video. They did not cater for the elderly, hard hearing, elderly people. The is all about them and lost the message (the Tankwa Karoo)

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the comment! Mic's have been sorted out so sound quality going forward has been improved. No sure what you mean by kids and it's all about them...

    • @timmiebuchner9283
      @timmiebuchner9283 Před 3 lety

      i am a 74 year old, heard hearing male and it irretate me bery much if the back gound sound is over riding the mick. kids is youngsters that do not have a hearing problem. all elderly people develop hearing disabillery. i have 30 years of broadcasting behind me and i can see when a person is an amature or a trained professional.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      @@timmiebuchner9283 if it annoys you so much don't watch it! Glad you have all that experience, counts a lot when commenting on videos...

    • @timmiebuchner9283
      @timmiebuchner9283 Před 3 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica i not oging to argue with you..there is no way that anyone can evaluate a video without opening it.

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 3 lety

      as I've already stated, the microphone was sorted out after this video, I'm not prepared to go and refill the entire thing because there is a bit of bad sound in certain places...

  • @madcat4563
    @madcat4563 Před 4 lety

    Is that a Baillies offroad turbo I see. (due to bonnet scoop)?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      Steve's Auto clinic, came with the vehicle when i bought it :-)

    • @madcat4563
      @madcat4563 Před 4 lety

      @@MyLifeinAfrica Ok have you had any problems with it?

    • @MyLifeinAfrica
      @MyLifeinAfrica  Před 4 lety

      @@madcat4563 none at all, as long as you drive properly I don't see any reason you would!!!