Beautiful Zimbabwe: Episode 2 - Mana Pools
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2022
- In this episode we spend 4 days alongside the mighty Zambezi.
A special thank you to Ryan and John for their contributions of some footage for this video.
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Spontaneously started shedding a tear when you described Solomon. Perfect illustration of the Zimbabwean spirit we know and love.
Exactly and that’s what makes me so positive.
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Move back to zimbabwe
Thank you Bruce for showing us the brighter side of our beloved country ❤️ ...
It’s a pleasure dumisani. Thank you for watching and commenting
Awesome! One of these days I must say invest in a 4x4! Greetings from Durban.
No need for a 4x4 mate but it does help in some areas. Just get out and enjoy while we still can. Thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Bruce! I like how you passionately narrate your Zimbabwean journeys (and other episodes detailing other places as well). Despite the numerous documented challenges bedeviling our nation, you choose to focus mainly on the vast potential this country has. Indeed you were born in Zimbabwe! Being in the diaspora, this is the closest one can go home after some time...lol! I hope you will go back to visit all the other amazing places,...looking forward to the next amazing episode, I am now an avid follower!
Thanks very much Mukuru. I’m not a politician and I think everyone has enough media focusing on the negatives, because that’s what they do. I tell it as I see it and am not influenced by anyone except the people I meet along the way. So it’s well done to the Zimbabwean people for making me feel welcome and being so positive despite the hardships.
I can not wait to go back and in fact if I hadn’t already paid for my trip to Botswana next month, I would be in Zimbabwe.
Thank you for your comments and support.
@@OverlandingwithBruce Well done Bruce, that's even more professional
@@OverlandingwithBruce Indeed you are a true professional sir! I salute you. I cant wait for the next episode.
@@mukuru2341 thank you very much mate. Working on it now so hopefully in two or so weeks
I love how authentic you are. Btw Ryan is absolutely right, you fix Beit Bridge border then a lot changes. That border is a nightmare in peak season, otherwise there's nothing else to worry about. Zimbabwe has always been beautiful, and I do believe it's "open for business". I got to visit again with my family, they've never been there.
Best Bridge has been fixed on the Zim side and is much better than it was. It's quite impressive but there is still too much back and forth that is needed making it very inefficient. I wish they could do a border post like between the USA and Mexico. That would change everything. Thank you for watching.
Thanks Bruce! That was awesome,I'm hooked.Greetings from Durban.
Thank you Daniel. Hope I can keep you hooked 🤙👍
as a fellow zimbo, thnk u for showcasing this beautiful country...
It’s an absolute pleasure. It deserves the recognition and I can’t wait to visit again.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
hello guys. mana pools is the wildest park left in africa, besides matusadona, and perhaps the last one in the whole world. glad to know that you can showcase it to the world this way. as a native of this land, literally, we love it and respect it. we welcome the world to mana pools, the 4 pools with great history of the tonga people. welcome home, to mana pools.
Thank you Chamu. It is a spectacular place. Thank you for your positive comment and for watching
Matusadona is pretty incredible and it's getting plenty of investment with way better road access. Visited at the height of the pandemic and it was special. I hear Chazarira next door is getting some love too. The whole area from Vic Falls through Binga upwards across the escarpment is very much unspoilt. The historical lands of the tonga people are blessed.
@@ncubesays they are all on my list and I will be visiting soon
Your channel has now become one of my favourites. Right up there with Edward Bath, Roam Overlanding and Overlanding South Africa
Wow Craig that’s a big compliment. Thank you very much.
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And 4x4 adventures off course 👍👍👍👍
@@craignorris126 of course one of my favourites. Ryan has also made his first video on the trip and in his words it’s “next level”. Hope you have seen it
Thanks again Craig.
As a former resident of Rhodesia/Zimbabwe and my wife who is Bulawayo born and bred, you have managed to bring huge memories back to us and the reason as to why we love the Country, as we do, thank you. I'm looking forward to settling back to watch your Bulawayo installment a place we love dearly.
It’s a pleasure. I am so happy to have been able to achieve that for you.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBruce will be watching more of your submissions especially the Bulawayo/Matobo Hills episode.
@@colinjennings7701 thanks very much. I’m off to Bots on Saturday so plan to edit while sitting in camp having lazy days so it should be ready by end of August.
@@OverlandingwithBruce You lucky fellow, we have some friends in Kasane and so wish we could move there. Been through Chobe a number of times, although it was a quiet village when we first went back in 1996 when we went again via Okavango, in 2019 it had grown a little too much but still wonderful. Enjoy.
Loved every minute of this episode. Taking me back to my homeland. Breathtaking views, down to earth travel, beautiful people and such a warm welcome all the way ❤️🇿🇼❤️ thank you for showing the true Zimbabwe 🥰
Hi Nicky. Thank you so much. I am so happy I was able to take you back.
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I'm Zimbabwean and I've never been to mana ,thanks Bruce for showing us how breath taking it is
It’s a pleasure Fungai. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It truly is beautiful so easy to make it look good.
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Tatenda Bruce and the lads .. best time to see an abundance of wildlife at mana is August/September.. that’s when there is little standing water inland so the wildlife then are forced to the flood plain in search of water and they feast off the Albida pods which start dropping off in August onwards. I will be there first week of August and looking forward to it .. Gods heaven on earth “ it’s wild .. it’s natural and seems untouched as it is .. I am happy to sacrifice the comforts like running hot water etc for the views and that river is like nothing you will find around Africa. Thanks guys for enjoying this wonderful country. Top blog .. looking forward seeing more of your adventures soon . Stay well Shamwari 🙏🏻👍
Thank you. Absolutely gods heaven on earth.
Have a brilliant trip and thank you for watching again.
@@OverlandingwithBruce thanks Bruce .. my trip was spectacular as always.. those red orange sunsets where insane in August of 2022 . I am going back in August this year again 2023 … so excited!
Hope you are well .. and Ryan and all the lads you have on your channel!
Hamba gashle 🙏🏻
@@rhodesia1578 nothing quite like a sunset in Mana. I will be down river from Mana next week. Leaving on Friday. I’m even going to try and catch a fish again 😂 can’t wait.
All the best
@@OverlandingwithBruce good luck with the tiger fish hunt… try fishing off the corner where vundu camp is situated .. it’s got a beautiful view looking straight upstream looking towards chirundu ! The water is deep there and fast moving.
@@rhodesia1578 Im going to be far east of Vundu camp in the Chewore area, near Kanyemba.
Ma'an, Epic, fantastic next Level' .... great stuff guys
Thank you Kenny and thank you for your support
proudly Zimbabwean.Thank you so much for show casing our beautiful Zimbabwe
It’s a pleasure Praymore. Thanks for watching and commenting
Great work Team Bruce. I am sold. Next overlanding.. Zimbabwe. Please, share Tapiwa's contact details. Keep moving!
Thank you. Tapiwa has been transferred to Kariba. He is a great guy
Thank you for watching
Awesome video Bruce , don't worry about trying to be "professional" , being yourself is absolutely great it's "next level"
Haha thank you very much Rodney.
Bruce cut background music ......the sound of nature is superb regards Andre
Unfortunately it’s not always possible because if cars idling, people talking etc but I do try as much as possible to keep background natural sounds.
Thank you Andre for the comment and support
Love your Logo.
Thank you.
Thanks Bruce. You're doing a wonderful job marketing destination Zim
Thank you. I am so glad to hear that.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting
Thank you so much for the video. There are sunsets and there are SUNSETS !! Nothing like a Zambezi sunset.
100% Lourens. They are absolutely spectacular and you are right, nothing like a Zambezi sunset!
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Brilliant. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed it and are coming on Saturday.
Thank you for watching and commenting. See you on Saturday.
Thanks for sharing Bruce .You are so right by saying you don't have a word to describe the place .It is such a wonderful creation by our" God all mighty"
Absolutely Sarel. One of the many Zimbabwean treasures. Thank you for watching and commenting Sarel
Thanks for sharing your trip! Really appreciate all the effort it must take to put these videos together. Travel safe! Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers mate
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching Aiden.
Amazing footage wow brilliant need to visit one day
Oh yes it’s a place that everyone needs to visit. A true treasure of Zimbabwe. Thank you for watching and commenting Christopher
aaaah BRUCE!!! The scenery of Mana Pools is truly amazing, I personally havent been there but watching from your eyes, from your perspective was truly breathe taking!!! thank you I am totally looking forward to the next episode and many more adventures. Good to know you were born here a true son of the soil.
Thank you very much Tawanda. So happy you enjoyed it. It is so hard to do such a special place justice.
Thank you for your comment and your support
@@OverlandingwithBruce You did it justice!
@@TawandaKanengoni thank you 🙏
Great video Bruce. You've convinced me to give Zim another go. And that new Defender is looking good in the bush 👍
Thanks very much mate. Zimbabwe is my new favourite destination and I have two trips planned for there already. Watch this space
Thanks for watching and commenting
This was epic. It felt like watching a movie. Thanks so much for sharing with us 😊
Oh wow thank you so much Sheli. So happy you enjoyed it.
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thank you, have been home sick for a while now, i just had to laugh when you mentioned the boarder, for a moment i was there, my heart will always belong to Africa.
As do all of our hearts. Thank you for watching and commenting. All the best
Thank you Bruce for sharing, Zim is a wonderful country
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching
Your Heart will always be in the land u wer born I can relate ❤️
Very true. Can you tell?
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Great I LOVE it
thank you
My Zimbabwe
can't wait for next adventure 👍
Thanks so much for watching Sheli. Going to try get the final episode of this trip out in the next two or so weeks.
I just stumbled into your channel.
And I can say your videos are amazing. Keep on uploading.
Thanks very much Mpho. Very happy you enjoying the channel. Thank you for the support.
excelente video ; great colours ; good information ;
Thank you very much Joao. Very happy to hear you enjoyed it.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce hopefully we will be heading for zim around May 2024 ; nyamepi will probably be the base at mana pools NP for 3 nights
@@joaofelizardo1123 good choice. I will be there and Gonarezhou again in the next few weeks. We cant wait. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact me otherwise all the best and have an awesome trip
Bruce this episode is out of this world you are so right by saying Zim is a juweel overlanding at its best mooi loop
Wow thank you so much Shaun. That really means a lot.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
How amazing to see the Zambezi river again, and the roads etc in Mana Pools. I had a Peugeot 403 Station Wagon which used to take me where normally a 4 wheel drive would be first choice for a sensible person. Thanks again for sharing.
haha ken I can relate. I used to go in a Jetta but I must say the 4x4 is a bit more comfortable and relaxing.
Thank you for watching and commenting and Im glad you enjoyed seeing the mighty Zambezi again.
Bruce thank you from the UK 🇬🇧
I’m Zimbabwean and soon want to go back home and enjoy all that beautiful scenery
I will definitely need a good car and your advice will be welcome for a good 4X4 that l should buy to enjoy the travels in the bushes and parks of Zimbabwe
Hi Fadzai. What do you like and what’s your budget?
@@OverlandingwithBruce you will help me through as not sure
I do not want to ship a car from here so would rather l buy it nearer home
I will check all you videos and tell you which car l fancy
Thanks for your reply
How much is a good 5 year old 4x5 with low mileage??
@@fadzairwaveya4338 how long is a piece of string :) honestly there are so many factors that contribute to the price it is impossible to say
Very good Bruce, thanks very much, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode.
Thanks very much Brian. So happy you enjoyed it also especially with your Overlanding experience.
All the best and thank you for watching and commenting
Another enjoyable video👊🏽… agree, Tapiwa is a legend… good news for him is he has been promoted and now based at Kariba🙌🏽. No doubt though, whoever takes his place will be just as awesome!
Thank you Aadil. Yes I spoke to him this week isn’t it great news.
Thank you for watching again
Been waiting for this episode
Hope you enjoy it Sheli. Thank you for watching
One more week and I’ll be there🙌 thanks for the great episode
Awesome. Have a great trip. Thank you for watching
Loved every bit!
Thank you so much Luka. Really appreciate that.
Thank you for watching and commenting as well as making my Friday evening with that complement
Great video. I stayed at a community campsite just outside Lower Zambezi NP in Zambia (2004), and have wanted to go to Mana Pools ever since. Hopefully one day!
Thank you Duncan and thank you for watching
Mana Pools is a paradise
Absolutely agree.
Love your channel Bruce thank you for this!
Thank you so much Richard. That means a lot mate.
Nyamepi 💗
Magnificent scenery.....
Absolutely Mike. A Zimbabwe treasure. Thank you for watching
Well done Bruce, it was worth the wait. The Zambezi looks stunning there, have to get to Mana Pools soon… thanks for sharing and look forward to the next episode. 🔥🍻
Thank you for watching Ian. It true my is a stunning area. I can’t wait to go back.
Awesome content Bruce
Thanks so much Joseph. Glad you enjoying it. Thank you for watching and commenting
Just found your channel. Next level 😃. Ryan is a great ambassador for Africa. You did a great job presenting Zimbabwe. Love that country. Hwange is so amazing. You're right about the people.
Thanks very much Doug. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Great video....splendid video of sunrise
Thank you very much. Some people may think that footage is edited but it truly isn’t. I wouldn’t know how to edit it. The sunsets there are spectacular. Thank you for watching and commenting
Stunningly beautiful, well done! I loved it ❤️🤩
Thank you ❤️
Awesome Bruce
Thank you Phil. Hope it didn’t make you too homesick. Thanks for watching and commenting
That's a nice trip in Zim. Good going guys. Regards to 4x4 Venture. Love you guys. Keep us posted. 👍💪
Thank you Haroldtony.
Awesome 👌🏾
Thank you Tendayi and thank you for watching
Great content brother ! cant wait to tackle those Zim bushes .
Great country indeed!
Thank you very much John. It’s definitely well worth the visit. Thanks for watching and commenting
This is soo beautiful I miss home
Thank you Bruce
It’s a pleasure Gracious. Thank you for watching and commenting
Loving the series, can't wait for thw next one. The videos are perfect and are quite informative
Thank you Alpha. Glad you enjoying them as much as I am enjoying making them.
Thank you for your comment and support
Excellent content Bruce. Your glowing tribute about Zimbabweans and the land is heart warming. There is a very human side to your vlogs (imperfections included) that is very relatable. It feels like I'm there with you, albeit in spirit. Perhaps you could show us a little more of the cooking. I am just as hungry as you are when you reach camp! :-D
Thanks very much Abbas, really appreciate the feedback.
My cooking maybe a little too simple but will do a couple and see how it goes.
Thank you for commenting and watching
Fantastic! Mana pools looks amazing, thanks for sharing the experience
It’s a pleasure thank you for watching Maxwell
im tuned in but will download this n watch it again
Thank you 🙏
Fantastic! Thank you Bruce.
Thank you very much. Very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting
@@OverlandingwithBruce Your content is amazing (sorry for not having words), I am subscribed and I have watched a number of your videos and boy have I learnt a lot. Keep making these lovely videos.
Love the video. Hope to see some shots of Bulawayo on your way to Matopos.
Thank you violearn. You will see some shots of Bulawayo don’t worry :) thank you for watching and commenting
waiting for the 3rd episode. cant wait !
Thank you. Working on it at the moment.
Epic , breathtaking, Netjies, Nog please Mr B .
Haha thank you Markus.
Wow Bruce!! wow!! I'm loving this, mana pools is amazing. I'm looking forward for the next episode. Thanks for the experience
Thank you Phemelo. Very happy you and so many have enjoyed this series. Thank you for the support and comment
Beautiful
Thank you. Absolutely agree but I don’t believe my video does it true justice. It’s more like a small glimpse of the Beaty there.
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such lovely content .
Thanks very much. I’m learning every time.
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Awesome Bruce. Well done. Watching in Kruger
Thanks so much. I didn’t need to know that you are in the bush while I’m sitting in JHB 😂
Have a brilliant time
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Thanks Bruce for another great vid! All the best with your adventures…Hopefully my D300 arrives November 🤞
Thanks so much For watching again David. I’m still jealous about your colour. The wait is going to be worth it.
Thank you for watching again and all the best down under mate
Thank you Bruce for sharing!
It’s a pleasure Louis. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks for another beautiful episode Bruce😁😁
It’s a pleasure thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Love ur videos so much reality and u are humble cool (round of 👏 applause)
Thank you so much Farai. So happy you enjoy them.
Thank you for your support and comment
From Kenya.. I like your videos.. great trips
Thank you very much and thank you for watching
@@OverlandingwithBruce and am a lover of the defender too moreso the new model coz it brings luxury in the wild... looking forward to do the same thing with a defender in Africa..
Thank you Bruce! Been looking forward to this video and as expected you provided excellent footage and commentary 🙏🏻 what a beautiful nostalgic 35 minutes you’ve generously gifted me! Thank you for your time and effort to produce this content. I enjoyed it with a cup of tanganda tea ☕️ I’ve saved since leaving Zim for BC Canada so many years ago. Can’t wait for the third video!
Thank you so much Erin. Very happy you have enjoyed it with a cup of tanganda tea.
Thank you for watching and commenting
What a great adventure❤
Absolutely. Thank you for watching Charles
@@OverlandingwithBruce You welcome
Thank you very much Bruce. Excellent video and excellent presentation. I would say you are next level and I just loved your presentation and you travelled with super travelling companions.
All the best so looking forward to your Matobo trip.
Togwana Dam and Inanke Cave are two epic places to visit in the Matobo hills. The walk to Inanke is hard but pleasant in Winter with no Mopani Flies!
Maybe try hook up with Frankie Kay and Paul Hubbard when in Bulawayo, and for a good place to rest a bit when you get to Bulawayo, for a lovely overnight stop try Granite Park Lodge run by Gail Moore.
Travel safe
Thank you Graham. When I go back I will definitely take your advice, thank you. And thank you so much for the positive comment. Really makes all the work worthwhile.
Thank you for the support, and recommendations.
I miss Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 😢 and love your video 📹
Thank you Pepsan. Glad you enjoying them than you for your support
Thanks guys you are doing amazing job well done.
It’s a pleasure and I am learning daily.
Thank you For watching and commenting.
Awesome stuff Bruce. Many thanks for your time and effort!!!!
Love the natural background sounds. No unnecessary loud music. Beautiful!
Thank you very much Mario. Very happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for commenting and watching
Difficult terrain but you managed to get the best sights , thanks for sharing
Thank you very much. Still learning but will get there. Thank you for watching and commenting
Mana Pools definitely on our bucket list
You won’t be disappointed Grant.
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Bruce, nice Ep.2 keep it going. Enjoying. Well done and congrats.
Thank you so much Robert. Very happy you enjoying the channel. Thank you for watching and commenting
Great video, enjoy your content and your history knowledge of the various places!
We are off to Hwange & Mana in Sept and cannot wait , especially for our stay at Chitake 1 - first time camping & can't wait.
That’s awesome Dee. Chitake for your first time camping is very impressive. Hope you have a fantastic trip. It’s absolutely beautiful and one of the few places left if it’s kind
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Thank you Bruce. Packed with all sorts of goodies. Soulful sights and sounds, the African drum in my heart beats stronger....
It’s a pleasure and thank you. Once that drum is in your heart you never loose it
Thanks Bruce😍, thank you a lot for visiting our very beautiful country and highlighting it in this very positive manner. Humanity needs more of this. l thoroughly enjoyed every bit of your video, breathtaking views and all!
Thank you Tebbie. I agree with you 100%.
Another two episodes are planned to complete the last trip but many more adventures planned to visit this beautiful country.
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Wonderful video and thanks for sharing. Nice to see Lower Zambezi in Zambia across the river.
It’s a pleasure thank you for watching and commenting. Truly a spectacular place
Hi Bruce, fantastic memories coming from your shows, our family left in 77. I was shocked to see you driving through the Chikurubi Prison farm, my parents built our family house in the late 60s and it backed onto this farm. Happy days, and live your dream👍
So happy you enjoyed it and that I sparked some memories. Thank you very much for watching and commenting Tim.
GOOD JOB GUYS LOVING THE VIDEOS,THE ONLY SAD THIN IS I CANT LIKE THE VIDEO TWICE
Haha thank you Allen. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and commenting
I just bumped to this video and I found quite exciting, enjoyable watching the amazing adventure and it is absolutely fantastic and beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing the trip.
It’s a pleasure Hamilton. Thank you for watching and giving me feedback.
Okay watched it. Now, please load the next one, we need more content - it’s a weekend, lots of time to watch!
😂😂chop! Thanks for watching
Thanks so much for showing us the beauty that is Mana Pools. I really love your relaxed style of story telling. Leave the superlatives to Ryan and friends. 😁
Thank you so much Frank. I must admit to being stressed about this one as I didn’t think I could do Mana Pools justice. So thank you for the positive response and thank you for the support.
Great seeing Zim through your channel. My wife lived there for her first 20 years.
Thank you so much Colin. Very happy you enjoyed it.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Your presentation is epi. Well done 👏
Thank you Bright. Happy you enjoyed it and thanks for watching
thank you for this episode,wow what an adventure. i was in Kariba in may but unfortunately i had a small vehicle so mana pools was 'out of bounce for us'. I think mana pools have been kept as wild as it should be, which is beautiful. From matobo hills connect to Great Zim, Lake mutirikwi(former lack Kyle) then Gonarezhou. i just had to subscribe,who would want to miss such adventure. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Onismo. Wait until you see the route we took from Motopo to Gonarezhou. It was a massive adventure and I am sure very few if any tourists have done it. People are missing out!
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@@OverlandingwithBruce will be waiting,thank u
Hi Bruce, thank you for very interesting videos! I would really like to see the drawer system in your Defender, and while you at it an update on the rest of your equipment!
Thank you for watching. I’ve been asked by a few people to do a walk around of the Defender but wasn’t sure if I should. I will come up with something and share
Thank you for the suggestion and support
Enjoyed this so much Bruce, beautiful scenery and the picture of poor old Ryan's face when a lion roars at night around the fire will stay with me forever ! ! But I must say -- it takes some guts to sit there -- well done Ryan ! ! Also good to see Johno joining you guys with his good looking Fortuner ! !
Thank you Roderick. It’s not a joke and has to be taken seriously but I must admit to laughing about many things after being back. Great guys to travel with.
John’s fortuner is a beast, and he has just completely redone everything on it due to quality issues he had. Hopefully all will be revealed soon.
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@@OverlandingwithBruce Bruce -- I know only too well -- walked outside one night and stared straight into the face a lioness --- I would have beaten the space shuttle to Mars ! ! -- The idea of standing still played no role at all -- I turned tail and was inside within 2 split seconds !! So yip -- only teasing Ryan and fully understand the difference between being wise and foolish when outside at night with predators around. Enjoy your Landy and good to see it coping admirably.
@@roderickbowes2482 thank you
Lets share the video, subscribe and watch the adds so the channel can grow...Kudos to you Bruce you doing a good job
Thanks so much mate. Best thing is to share so people can see how great it is to visit Zimbabwe
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