And the wait is over🙌 really loved the episode and seeing the beauty of the Kgalagadi, can’t wait for the next one now. A big thanks again for the interest and support of our footwear too. Makes for a great partnership
0:56 Really enjoyed this video. The Kalagadi is definitely on my bucket list- especially since we are now geared up for camping with our Stealth bakkiemate!
Thanks Jane. You MUST go!!! You’ll have such a great time there 😁 Please shout if you ever have any questions about the Kgalagadi - you have my number 🙂
Love it, Villiers.... As a Saffer, sitting in dreary, wet, windy weather in the UK, I really enjoy vicariously experiencing this trip with you. Keep it up! Your production, filming quality, photos, etc, are top notch.
Fantastic video, plenty of beautiful footage. I can't wait to see more. Also I enjoy photos from a national park instead of private game reserves - it feels more attainable for regular tourist. Thank you!
Awesome video Villiers, those baby Ostriches were really something. As were the Cheetah, Gemsbok and Springbok sightings. So interesting and informative, thank you.
I saw her in the same area during morning golden light in February, she's a stunning cat. I was following some distant lions and suddenly she appeared on my side mirror. She even walked across to give me some stunning back lit shots in the very first rays of sunlight
Thank you for yet another stunning video. My youngest daughter is a huge fan and has watched every video on your channel. She is such a big fan that she had me make videos of our trips to the Kruger National Park. Seeing as my channel is all about carp fishing we are still in the learning stage of making wildlife videos as well. You are a big inspiration to both of us. Keep up the good work. CAN'T WAIT for the rest of this series.
The pleasure is all mine. It’s for people like you and your daughter that I make these videos 😁 Good luck filming the wildlife and best of luck for your own channel as well 🍀
Awesome Villiers . Thanks for taking us away from the "rat-race" for a while and show us what real life is about. Looking forward to the rest of the series!!! 🐾🐾
My man ----- you haven't seen it all ----we are in the RIEMVASMAAK in the lower half of the Kalahari ----- the rugged terrain and Wild beauty is something to behold ---- no other semi ared area comes close
Really enjoyed this! Can tell a lot of thought and planning went into it and it’s a great watch as a result 👌🏼 Inspiring me to start planning a trip there myself soon! Looking forward to the rest of the series 💯
Thanks Byron 🙏🏻 You would LOVE it there!! Shout if you every have questions about planning a trip to KTP - proper planning can be the difference between an epic and a rough trip there 😛 Looking forward to what you post next…
wow , cannot believe that I left the park yesterday, have driven to Cape town and am watching your video already...( whilst downloading my pics) ..Twee Rivieren remains a good base for photography....great video as usual
I've been eagerly waiting for this episode since following along on IG :) Absolutely stunning, thanks Villiers! Gosh, that Cheetah! So looking forward to the next episode! All the best for 2024 :)
Fantastic video as always. Very informative, great commentary and excellent video and photo footage. Sien uit na die volgende episodes. Dink nie my naam wys by my comment nie. Groete uit die Kaap. Mariëtte
Great video, and funny intro (your different names 😉) - May I ask you about your setting while filming the female cheetah at golden hour: did you focused manually or did you use auto focus and if yes, which one? Thanks in advance 👍🏾
Haha, glad you enjoyed it 😉 I used autofocus both for the video and photos, with animal eye-tracking in AI Servo mode on the Canon R6. Cheers, Philly Osdean
They’re a cheap pair of polarised Bourbons I picked up at the local hardware store 😎 I never buy expensive sunglasses, because I always end up sitting on them 🙈
Hi Villiers, firstly, in November, you don't have to be in the park at sparrows to nab a good campsite. There are always loads when it is so hot...... 😂 why didn't you use the R7 in thisxrpidode? I have just upgraded to it and hoping I haven't made a mistake 😅. Looking forward to the next episode.
I remember Hanri very well: In January 2017 I saw her together with 4 'teenagers' (apparently 2 were from her sister, which she adopted after something happened to her sister) . They were sitting under a tree on the riverbank near Mata Mata. It was midday and very hot. There were about 3 other cars, but they left as nothing seemed to happen. I stayed. After about 1 1/2 hours, a group of wildebeest roamed in the riverbed and within seconds the whole scene changed. The cheetahs charged and Hanri killed a young wildebeest right next to my car. She draged the kill around my car and they all started feeding in the shade of a tree, about 10 meters away. Needless to say I took many photos :-) After some time a first car arrived and in the end, there were about 10 cars present. The cheetahs relaxed in the shade. Then all of a sudden, they got alert again, and a group of springbok came walking up the riverbed. I started driving to a better position and while I was doing that, Hanri and her cubs raced past me and killed a small Springbok. This time it was a bit further away, but I got some shots of the cheetahs walking next to each other, with Hanri in the middle carrying the kill. To witness TWO kills in one day, how lucky can one get? I'm off in three days from now, back to the Kgalagadi... my fourth visit.
Totally overloaded roof rack. 40L Water + 40 L Fuel, Awning 25KG Spare wheel 40 KG Gas 5kg Jack 10kg = at least 160 KG without the rack itself. You are basically double your allowed weight on the roof mate.🤔 Nice pics though.
That was lovely I feel like I've had a little holiday! Thanks V.
And the wait is over🙌 really loved the episode and seeing the beauty of the Kgalagadi, can’t wait for the next one now.
A big thanks again for the interest and support of our footwear too. Makes for a great partnership
The pleasure is all mine! 😁
0:56 Really enjoyed this video. The Kalagadi is definitely on my bucket list- especially since we are now geared up for camping with our Stealth bakkiemate!
Thanks Jane. You MUST go!!! You’ll have such a great time there 😁 Please shout if you ever have any questions about the Kgalagadi - you have my number 🙂
Love it, Villiers.... As a Saffer, sitting in dreary, wet, windy weather in the UK, I really enjoy vicariously experiencing this trip with you.
Keep it up!
Your production, filming quality, photos, etc, are top notch.
Thank you so much! I make these videos for you…! 😎☀️
Enjoyed the “nuts and bolts” of the journey as much as the cats. Brings back many memories. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thanks Rob 🙏🏻 I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁
Reading about Hanri at the moment in Gus Mills book.
Loved hearing the woodlands kingfisher at the start of the video. Oh how I miss home. Great video!
Wonderful video! Looking forward to the next one.
Excellent video Villiers! Really felt like I was there for 20 minutes! Look forward to the next one!
Thanks a mil, Mark! 🙏🏻 That’s the feeling I was hoping to evoke… 😮💨
Fantastic video, plenty of beautiful footage. I can't wait to see more. Also I enjoy photos from a national park instead of private game reserves - it feels more attainable for regular tourist. Thank you!
Thanks so much 🙏🏻😎
Awesome video Villiers, those baby Ostriches were really something. As were the Cheetah, Gemsbok and Springbok sightings. So interesting and informative, thank you.
The pleasure is all mine, Annette!
I saw her in the same area during morning golden light in February, she's a stunning cat. I was following some distant lions and suddenly she appeared on my side mirror. She even walked across to give me some stunning back lit shots in the very first rays of sunlight
Great way to kick off Villiers! Cants wait to see the rest!
Thank you for yet another stunning video. My youngest daughter is a huge fan and has watched every video on your channel. She is such a big fan that she had me make videos of our trips to the Kruger National Park. Seeing as my channel is all about carp fishing we are still in the learning stage of making wildlife videos as well. You are a big inspiration to both of us. Keep up the good work. CAN'T WAIT for the rest of this series.
The pleasure is all mine. It’s for people like you and your daughter that I make these videos 😁 Good luck filming the wildlife and best of luck for your own channel as well 🍀
Missed the opening song, absolutely love it. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip, looking for the rest of the videos.
Awesome episode Villiers, can’t wait to see the rest!
Loved it! Brings back so many memories of my one and only trip to KTP. Really enjoyed all the detail.
I’m glad, Eleanor!
Awesome Villiers . Thanks for taking us away from the "rat-race" for a while and show us what real life is about.
Looking forward to the rest of the series!!! 🐾🐾
Loved this, transported me right back to that wonderful place 😊
Great video. Kgalagadi must be one of my favorite places on earth. Watching your video gets me so amped for the next trip.
Fantastic video and perfect timing. I'm starting to plan my first trip into Kgalagadi.
I hope my videos help 😉
Awesome episode Felia! Can't wait for the rest!
Thanks Brada!!
My man ----- you haven't seen it all ----we are in the RIEMVASMAAK in the lower half of the Kalahari ----- the rugged terrain and Wild beauty is something to behold ---- no other semi ared area comes close
Really enjoyed this! Can tell a lot of thought and planning went into it and it’s a great watch as a result 👌🏼
Inspiring me to start planning a trip there myself soon! Looking forward to the rest of the series 💯
Thanks Byron 🙏🏻 You would LOVE it there!! Shout if you every have questions about planning a trip to KTP - proper planning can be the difference between an epic and a rough trip there 😛 Looking forward to what you post next…
Next level
I love the car.
Really enjoyed the video. Thanks!
I’m so glad, Stephan 💪🏻😎
wow , cannot believe that I left the park yesterday, have driven to Cape town and am watching your video already...( whilst downloading my pics) ..Twee Rivieren remains a good base for photography....great video as usual
😂 That’s awesome, Erwin! That place does that to a man… I hope you had a great time with some epic photographic opportunities!?
We are in Kgalagadi for 6 weeks come April /May before the Frosts
Great video Villiers! We look forward to the next one. 😁
Loved the video and planning you put in to make it happen. Look forward to episode 2.
Lovely video Villiers, looking forward to the next one.
This video was such a joy to watch. Really made me miss the bush.
This video makes us so keen to go back to the Kgalagadi 🤩 Such a beautiful video! Can’t wait for the rest of the series 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks so much, guys 🙏🏻
Lovely light on the Hunting Cheetah
Fantastic....waiting for the entire series
I've been eagerly waiting for this episode since following along on IG :) Absolutely stunning, thanks Villiers! Gosh, that Cheetah! So looking forward to the next episode! All the best for 2024 :)
Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙂
Epic Cheetah sighting! Can't wait for the rest of the series 👏
Epic video Villiers 😎😃
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻😎
Fantastic video as always. Very informative, great commentary and excellent video and photo footage. Sien uit na die volgende episodes. Dink nie my naam wys by my comment nie. Groete uit die Kaap. Mariëtte
Great video, and funny intro (your different names 😉) - May I ask you about your setting while filming the female cheetah at golden hour: did you focused manually or did you use auto focus and if yes, which one? Thanks in advance 👍🏾
Haha, glad you enjoyed it 😉 I used autofocus both for the video and photos, with animal eye-tracking in AI Servo mode on the Canon R6. Cheers, Philly Osdean
Thank you very much 👍🏾, "Philly" 😅
Great video, can you tell me the style and make of your sunglasses?
They’re a cheap pair of polarised Bourbons I picked up at the local hardware store 😎 I never buy expensive sunglasses, because I always end up sitting on them 🙈
Hi Villiers, firstly, in November, you don't have to be in the park at sparrows to nab a good campsite. There are always loads when it is so hot...... 😂 why didn't you use the R7 in thisxrpidode? I have just upgraded to it and hoping I haven't made a mistake 😅. Looking forward to the next episode.
Great video Villiers! Just a question, why do you use the Bluetti if there is power at Tweerivieren?
I remember Hanri very well: In January 2017 I saw her together with 4 'teenagers' (apparently 2 were from her sister, which she adopted after something happened to her sister) . They were sitting under a tree on the riverbank near Mata Mata. It was midday and very hot. There were about 3 other cars, but they left as nothing seemed to happen. I stayed. After about 1 1/2 hours, a group of wildebeest roamed in the riverbed and within seconds the whole scene changed. The cheetahs charged and Hanri killed a young wildebeest right next to my car. She draged the kill around my car and they all started feeding in the shade of a tree, about 10 meters away. Needless to say I took many photos :-)
After some time a first car arrived and in the end, there were about 10 cars present. The cheetahs relaxed in the shade. Then all of a sudden, they got alert again, and a group of springbok came walking up the riverbed. I started driving to a better position and while I was doing that, Hanri and her cubs raced past me and killed a small Springbok. This time it was a bit further away, but I got some shots of the cheetahs walking next to each other, with Hanri in the middle carrying the kill. To witness TWO kills in one day, how lucky can one get?
I'm off in three days from now, back to the Kgalagadi... my fourth visit.
What is the name of your lens stabilizer bag and where can I buy it? Thanks
This is a badger bag that I bought from Outdoorphoto in Pretoria East
High 30's is no problem. We have nothing worth taking pics of here in Australia. Africa has it all.
Totally overloaded roof rack. 40L Water + 40 L Fuel, Awning 25KG Spare wheel 40 KG Gas 5kg Jack 10kg = at least 160 KG without the rack itself. You are basically double your allowed weight on the roof mate.🤔 Nice pics though.
@@arnoviljoen3846, you’re right - all that is too much, so I make sure to keep some things off or empty when others are on or full 👍🏻
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