Hi Nick, you should stop underestimating your own abilities, skills and achievements. Sometimes it looks like you don't truly believe in yourself. I wish I could have made the progress you have made until now. You are closer to your dream coming true than everyone else from your 18k subscribers. You grow with your tasks, and you grow even faster when you leave your comfort zone. And when there are only small steps on the way making your dream come true, this is still your personal progress and small progress is worth more than no progress at all. And I think you did very well. But I somehow can understand you.
Lucky boy, and Frank too. I took some buses to Kapiri Mposhi then the train to Dar es Salaam then boat to Zanzibar. Picked up malaria on the way, and had to get buses back to Namibia 😂 still here 27 years later reliving it 😊 enjoy everything Nick.❤👍👍🇳🇦🍻
There is a new privatly operated camp inside the Bwabwata National Park (Buffalo Core) not far away from the entrance gate. There where the military ruins are (but not where the Picapau Villa is). Very nice park, we saw lots of lions there in December 2024 close to the river. And the Picapau Ghost Village is worth a visit anyway. This place feels unreal with all the animals inside and around the ghost village.
Hi Nick, what a brilliant trip you are planning. I suggest you keep Frank. Those old HiLuxes are simple and strong. I have a 1997 2wd HiLux that my granddaughter drives and loves. Every few years it may need a starter, alternator, or battery, otherwise, fuel and oil changes. They are so reliable.
Exactly why I have it and love it, but would also be nice to have a bit more comfort😂 will have to see, but probably like you say do the whole trip with Frank
CAN NOT WAIT Mozambique: Zinave! Gorongosa is also nice but no selfdrive (due to agressieve elephants) Inspiration and information youtube-chanels: Itchy Boots and Charline Overlanding. Remember that you are a source of inspiration and information for so many of us. Certainly for me. This year North Luangwa (among others in a Zambia trip) because of you.
Have you ever considered something like a 4 door Jimny? They are not cheap, even used ones keep their value, but I think you will realy be able to do interesting things with that car interms of trips, and also modifications on it. Groete!
Ive had the hilux for 3 years now, built up the way I like it so sticking to that. Love the simplicity of an older vehicle as well. Had a look at the 2 door back then, but was just too small. 4 door is a better option I think and yes they are definitely capable.
@NickfrNamibia I just have the old (Gen 3) 1.3L Jimny, but had some good trips with it so far, including a lekker one all the way from Orange River to Swakop through the Namib. One day (in 10 years or so) you'll come round to the Jimny side. Until then, keep the amazing trips coming and thank you for the fantastic videos.
@@antonburger01 nothing against them, i love them. Even rented one a few times to test, but the payload on the 2 door was just not enough for me. Obviously the 4 door option was not available a few years ago.
@@NickfrNamibia and the truth is also that they are underpowered (mine is very cumbersome to drive in particular). To get to one's destination on tar road is a mission because it is slow and very much affected by wind and hills which can take your travelling speed right down to 70km/h flat out. And the petrol tanks are too small, one has to always carry Jerry cans, so in absence of the "fun factor" of the Jimny, your stronger, more traditional vehicle is a wiser choice.
Nic dream big live wild If you ever pass Letlhakane in Botswana come and visit us at Tuuthebe Lodge we will go and show you some nice places Do you know about the vehicle import tax to Ethiopia I understand it is hectic
I'm curious about the situation here, because it seems a bit out of character for you. I don’t know you personally, I saw you in Katima quite a few times. You were very lucky with Miss Claudia. Strong lady in business, it's also impressive to see how financially stable she is. That kind of responsibility is not something you come across every day in a lady, and it speaks volumes about her character. You are asking for accommodations, money and sponsorship. You had a very good home and very good lady. She's a formidable presence you'd want beside you in the chaos of war. You have a good job at sea get paid well. You mentioned in a previous video, that it’s not as simple as sleeping with the himbas village because as men we are aware that you need to have intercourse with a himba lady that night. Why do you want special invitation to sleep in African villages understanding this concept?
Wow. Nice to see you back with a plan. We have subscribed and will follow the adventure as it unfolds. Have you thought of Patreon?
Thanks Doug, Patreon will be up and running from Feb when the trip starts🙂
Hi Nick, you should stop underestimating your own abilities, skills and achievements. Sometimes it looks like you don't truly believe in yourself. I wish I could have made the progress you have made until now. You are closer to your dream coming true than everyone else from your 18k subscribers. You grow with your tasks, and you grow even faster when you leave your comfort zone. And when there are only small steps on the way making your dream come true, this is still your personal progress and small progress is worth more than no progress at all. And I think you did very well. But I somehow can understand you.
I can't wait
Lucky boy, and Frank too. I took some buses to Kapiri Mposhi then the train to Dar es Salaam then boat to Zanzibar. Picked up malaria on the way, and had to get buses back to Namibia 😂 still here 27 years later reliving it 😊 enjoy everything Nick.❤👍👍🇳🇦🍻
Thanks Rob. I think I did something similar back in the day. The train from Mbeya to Dar Es?
awesome can't wait
Best of luck Nick.
Thank you
There is a new privatly operated camp inside the Bwabwata National Park (Buffalo Core) not far away from the entrance gate. There where the military ruins are (but not where the Picapau Villa is). Very nice park, we saw lots of lions there in December 2024 close to the river. And the Picapau Ghost Village is worth a visit anyway. This place feels unreal with all the animals inside and around the ghost village.
great plan tootally doable
Great to see you’re planning something Nick. I’m rooting for you.
Thank you. Planning mostly done. Will be on the road beginning of Feb🛻
WOW, that's great news 🕺🕺 Looking forward to watching the adventures. You must be stoked at the thought of hitting the road again.....
so much. its been a while and I've had to be so patient. But worth the wait🙂
Notification gang ❤🇳🇦
Thank you🥳
For gas
Thank you🙏
Whoa! Can't wait 😲
enjoy
Hi Nick, what a brilliant trip you are planning. I suggest you keep Frank. Those old HiLuxes are simple and strong. I have a 1997 2wd HiLux that my granddaughter drives and loves. Every few years it may need a starter, alternator, or battery, otherwise, fuel and oil changes. They are so reliable.
Exactly why I have it and love it, but would also be nice to have a bit more comfort😂 will have to see, but probably like you say do the whole trip with Frank
Sometimes the walls we build are higher than the obstacles we fear. Walls offer protection, but only from the things that make you grow 😉
those walls are coming down for sure💪
CAN NOT WAIT
Mozambique: Zinave! Gorongosa is also nice but no selfdrive (due to agressieve elephants)
Inspiration and information youtube-chanels: Itchy Boots and Charline Overlanding.
Remember that you are a source of inspiration and information for so many of us. Certainly for me. This year North Luangwa (among others in a Zambia trip) because of you.
So happy to hear that🙂
Nick we agreed you would come to Uganda
I will. For some reason I didnt mention Uganda. Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya...
@NickfrNamibia @magicalgorillaadventures got you.
I am hopeful that you will do leg 2 with a brand new Frank 2.0. All the best Nick.
Yeah would be sad to let frank go halfway. So most likely a rebuild💪
Nick, if you are passing through the Hoanib round about the 13th Feb lets have a beer...
Have you ever considered something like a 4 door Jimny? They are not cheap, even used ones keep their value, but I think you will realy be able to do interesting things with that car interms of trips, and also modifications on it. Groete!
Ive had the hilux for 3 years now, built up the way I like it so sticking to that. Love the simplicity of an older vehicle as well. Had a look at the 2 door back then, but was just too small. 4 door is a better option I think and yes they are definitely capable.
@NickfrNamibia I just have the old (Gen 3) 1.3L Jimny, but had some good trips with it so far, including a lekker one all the way from Orange River to Swakop through the Namib. One day (in 10 years or so) you'll come round to the Jimny side. Until then, keep the amazing trips coming and thank you for the fantastic videos.
@@antonburger01 nothing against them, i love them. Even rented one a few times to test, but the payload on the 2 door was just not enough for me. Obviously the 4 door option was not available a few years ago.
@@NickfrNamibia and the truth is also that they are underpowered (mine is very cumbersome to drive in particular). To get to one's destination on tar road is a mission because it is slow and very much affected by wind and hills which can take your travelling speed right down to 70km/h flat out. And the petrol tanks are too small, one has to always carry Jerry cans, so in absence of the "fun factor" of the Jimny, your stronger, more traditional vehicle is a wiser choice.
is that with Frank?
Wow does watching adverts help u if so pls let us know 🎉
Nic dream big live wild
If you ever pass Letlhakane in Botswana come and visit us at Tuuthebe Lodge we will go and show you some nice places
Do you know about the vehicle import tax to Ethiopia I understand it is hectic
Thank you. Ill take you up on that offer if I end passing through Bots to go to Zim
I'm curious about the situation here, because it seems a bit out of character for you. I don’t know you personally, I saw you in Katima quite a few times. You were very lucky with Miss Claudia. Strong lady in business, it's also impressive to see how financially stable she is. That kind of responsibility is not something you come across every day in a lady, and it speaks volumes about her character.
You are asking for accommodations, money and sponsorship. You had a very good home and very good lady. She's a formidable presence you'd want beside you in the chaos of war. You have a good job at sea get paid well.
You mentioned in a previous video, that it’s not as simple as sleeping with the himbas village because as men we are aware that you need to have intercourse with a himba lady that night. Why do you want special invitation to sleep in African villages understanding this concept?