Magic in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe | Nyamepi Camp
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2022
- Episode 3: We arrive at Nyamepi camp in Mana Pools, staying at camp 21. We soon find out why Mana Pools is often referred to as a magical place...and the place of thieving vervet monkeys!
Did you know Mana means "four" in the local Shona language, Mana refers to the four large pools found in the park.
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Seeing James brings a smile to my face. Hearing Kirsty doubles it.
Beautifiul Mana Pools - was there in 1986 - very wild and special place . Thank you for the video.
The “stick”. Most comical moment in history 🤣❤️
My wife is most amusing
James has a fearsome angry face! (I had to go back and capture a screenshot. lol)
The landscape is so bare, no grass , looks dry but yet there is the mighty river, nice edit James, thanks for taking us with on your adventures.
Whenever I see a video or photo of an elephant standing up reaching high into a tree, my first thought is that this is Mana Pools. I've only had the privilege of visiting there one time. It was with a group of men. We had elephant and buffalo in our camp. On a walking safari, we were charged by a mother elephant who thought we had come too close to her with her little one. She stopped the charge and then came again. I remember the guide saying with the gun aimed at her..."I don't want to have to shoot this girl...". He didn't. She turned away. We went back with what we thought was an amazing story. It was! But, it was topped by the group who went canoeing on the Zambezi. One of their boats turned too close to a pod of hippos and was attacked and tossed from the boat. They made it to shore and the second boat was able to help get them back to camp. When we look to look at the canoe in their storage area I noticed a second canoe with a hole in it. "When did this happen," I asked. "Last week", I was told. Then, a third canoe with a hole. Same question. "Last month..." Mana Pools is a wild place!
That is wild!
Watching this is like a bit of Heaven entering my life.
I could watch elephants for hours! Thank you for sharing footage of your adventures in this beautiful place.
Like the voice of an old friend...Well done James and Kristin!
What a Beautiful location! The landscape is very special and then to just have various groups of animals „strolling“ and „lolling“ around as if they didn`t have a care in the world and those „people“ were just another species stolling and lolling!
Thank you for taking us along on your bumbles.. Mana Pools looks amazing!
Thank you for coming with us!
Ele reach one of my fav sightings but wowza never seen one climb a tree demonstrating tremendous balance, stupendous capture!!
those narly trunked trees tho! 🥰 and the tree "climbing" ellie. yes, that lighting makes it look so ethereal...magical. sorry about the yogurt explosion...indeed a special kind of gross to clean up and all too unseeable. bravo, y'all...looking forward already to next time. kudos to the PIL's for the great bday gifts!
Awesome video footage, brings back memories for me, please keep sharing!
I miss James on drives!! So thanks for this….love it!!
Brilliant! I am old enough to remember a time when "luxury in the African bush" merely meant that the long-drop was not colonized by a swarm of bees or wasps. The cure for monkeys are a half-dozen rubber snakes from the local China shop. Simply scatter the snakes on the lids of food containers, tables and the roof of your vehicle though the monkeys do tend to lose control of the bowels when encountering a snake which then creates another problem… Don't neglect poking your rubber snakes with a stick in order to eliminate actual snakes before packing up camp and moving on.
What i would love seeing is a minutes of outtakes at the end of every video containing those remarks that inevitably ended up on the cutting floor.
The Ellie was pure magic. Can't wait to see more of your abventures.😎👏
I think these Mana videos have been my favourite of your trips so far. Thanks for bringing those of us half way around the world on your trips
Oh the memories of the camp and surrounding area. Mana has to be the most amazing, special and most breath taking locations on this earth. Watching an elephant stand on his hind legs to get the pods - just spectacular and awe inspiring. The eland of Mana Mouth, the hippos and crocs of Long Pools , very special. Not forgetting the mighty Zambezi river, truly magnificent. Mana Pools holds a special place in my heart and will always be a reminder of my time exploring it.
Thank you for your footage and look forward to the next instalment.
Kind regards to you all.
Very creative filming and enchanting countryside! Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures!
Oh Mr. Hendry.....Over the years, as I have watched wildlife videos of others, I would often say to myself "That was a good day for them!"
But how many folks can say they saw an ellie climb a tree ??!!! Now, THAT was a GREAT day....for you. It was also a great day that you shared it with me.....
Loved it! 13 mins is such a tease..... even 2 hrs wouldn't be enough. Can't wait until the next episode!!
Love the footage of the ellie at the Sausage tree. Happy Birthday James!!
Your views of such an exquisite full moon is breathtaking!!!♡♡♡
The tree climbing ellie, the moon light over the water but the yogurt oh my. Thanks James & Kirsten. One comment, it's hard to hear you at times.
Yes sorry about the sound we had all sorts of technical issues
I’m looking forward to watching another episode! Your videos brighten my week. Blessings…
Absolutely stunning place!! great footage and beautiful musicalization. Thank you so much for sharing the adventures.
i miss my country
8.40 or so could not have been better even if you had staged it.
Epic. 10 yrs ago at Old Mondoro (LZNP) we saw the Ele standing on its back legs. Phenomenal.
What an absolutely beautiful place! I do envy you.
James, it's as if you are rewarding the Elephants with music as they rise up into the tree's reaching fruits then into the last view is the red moon, your series should reach the caliber of Netflix sounds like you made good memories, worthy of someone with the dough to get you a portable solar panel and generator for all the future films you will make. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Fantastic! It was almost like that ellie was posing for you. What an exciting and beautiful place. Thanks James and Kirsten and lovely in-laws for sharing your adventure with us.
Such a beautiful place!
Oh, elegant ellies. tyty. HB James 🎂
Mana is definitely as magical as described. The vegetation cluster, which seems unique to that spot, provides a glorious backdrop for the plentiful animal life. One hears of the *vast and mighty* Zambezi but until one actually see the scope of it's expanse, you truly can't grasp how awe inspiring (and treacherous) this river is! High5 on the pre-birthday gift ... what a brilliant idea! 📻📱💻📹[I *must* have power!!]
Absolutely loving this series Kirsten and James!
It’s the Hendrys. What more needs to be said!👏
Beautiful place 💚
So much fun….as always, a great mix of divine and ridiculous! Loved the music, and the bull Ellie climbing the tree….and Kirsten offering you a “stick” for your monkey troubles!
Words evoked by this episode: idyllic, magical, wonderful, spectacular, peaceful, etc.! You get the idea. I enjoyed it immensely from start to finish. The only complaint I have is that ended! I am looking forward to more. Sorry you had to deal with the exploded yogurt, ugh messy! It was nice to hear Kirsten more often also. Everything is so crisp and clear, it's just beautiful. Thanks as always for sharing.
AWESOME !! Simply the promised land.
Stunning location. Elephant climbing a tree was a first for me. Great footage of all the wildlife. Well done both of you.
Was a first for us also!
Kirsten providing that stick was priceless.
A daily occurrence
Beautiful. Even the yogurt. I would love to be their in person. Just not the part with the monkeys. Thanks James and Kirsten.
im zimbabwea..this is so beautiful sadly may die without ever visiting this place
Enjoyed this very much…outstanding to catch the Ellie climbing the tree…and captures of the spectacular moon…🤗🤗
It was very special
Beautiful place!
perfectly eating lunch while watching James do his thing, then he adds a clip of an elephant taking a dump......
That elephant footage was beautiful.
Ah Mana,a fabulous wild area and reserve and across the Great Zambezi,..Zambia and Lower Zambezi..been fortunate
to have visited and experience both environments and wildlife and elephants of course.
Long may these fine places be safe and protected
Viva Africana Loxodonta🐘
Simon Artley,Manchester UK
Another great episode coming 👍🏻
Hello beautiful people James and Kirsten ❣️...wow as always..lovoooed watching...yes the Elephant Bull was magical to see... Kirsten finding James a stick well lol I Did!! Xx
The Loos are really tops compared to when I was Last there in 1999 Aug
Thank you James and Kirsten ❤
It just doesn’t get any better than that!
Wow, a tree climbing elephant. What an incredible sight that was. You could wait a lifetime to capture a clip like that. I did a canoe safari on the Zambezi in 2009. That was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. We were advised to avoid getting closer than 1 metre to the waters edge and definitely not approach the same place twice.
Nice. When you are on the canoe what's the risk with Crocs lol
Absolutely glorious and calming at the same time! Thank you!
Amazing - James and Kirsten.
Beautiful Zambezi river
mana pools. they are so nuts... interesting to see them in dry season.
oh my GOSH that ellie - so special! Thanks guys, enjoyed this so much.
Thank you for visiting our beatiful country😊
Happy Birthday, James! Another delight from you two! It seems vervet monkeys are a true disaster everywhere you go. While trying to think of some deterrent you might employ I first thought of maybe a recording of lions roaring you could play but quickly realized then you would need a deterrent for lions which no doubt would be arriving en masse at great speed after hearing it. Back to thinking....
Truly Magical ❤️
James your background music was especially well chosen, relaxing. The elephant climbing the tree was breathtaking photography. Thank you for letting us see your world through your view point and images.
My wife is responsible for the stunning music choices
@@JamesHendry What was the music that accompanied the tree climbing elephant?
Loved it, bravo James!!
So happy to find this channel 🥺 also monkeys and frogs are so cheeky ❤
Love watching you two on your journeys. Thank you so much for show casing your adventures.
What a beautiful magical looking place, loved the climbing Ellie!..your trips wouldn't be the same without a disaster! Brilliant wildlife filming makes it all worth while..with love & blessings to you all xxx
One always needs a camping disaster
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures! The filming is great and so beautiful!
That elephant is so cute! Thanks for capturing it on video, James!
Beautiful.
This is amazing footage. Thank yo
Beautiful James!!!
stunning as always, but the music? when you haven't been back to the homeland for 20 years, to hear the sounds of the bush it all I want to hear.♥
Often the sound recorded isn't great...music is a better option in those cases
LOVED this EP
Wow🤗💐
Completely entrancing!!!!!
Thank you!!!!! So beautiful!!!!
This is amazing 💐🤗
Brilliant stuff James.
This season has been my favorite in terms of cinematography. Amazing shots.
Oh and happiest of birthdays 😉.
Thanks Matt, much appreciated
Excellent stick assistance Kirsten
Wow, that ellie was incredible sighting and capture! Truly breathtaking area. Thank you!
Great content. Lovely landscapes!
Your great
Great series on Mana Pools. Awesome videos of your adventure. James, would you mind sharing the brand of your portable convertor?
Thank you both xo
The trees dwarf the wildlife
Tremendous trip. So enjoying it. Tk u.
always wanted to go to mana pools... looks amazing !!
Nice guys!... I've spent a lot of time in Mana over the years & I sincerely hope you enjoyed your time in Zim despite the often terrible service from the parks employees!..this must have been filmed a few months ago as it's very much greener now!...The large collared elephant bull is called Boswell & he is a true Patriarch - in times of need he uses his amazing gymnastic skills to break down Albida branches for the smaller members of his herd!... hahahaha I love your accent 👍👍👍...keep up the great work!...much love & respect from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
James and Kirsten, you are weavers--for you have woven together a magical mixture of stunning scenery, beautiful photography, just the right amount of humor (sarcastic and sweet) and emotion-evoking music. You make just about everything special and interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed it all--thanks!
Thank you Ann
Absolute Heaven on earth.....beautifully filmed.
Another awesome episode, well apart from the yogurt incident :)
I can’t wait to go back to Mana. Beautiful area.
Please. Please. How do you do,that Moving Red Line Map thing ……… ?
Pls ?
Love love it! The beauty, the troubles, even the everyday doings of checking out the restrooms. Just a perfect mix. Thanks again for letting us tag along with you. Always best regards, Gloria 🐂
Wonderful James and Kirsten. The music was perfect.
So good, you're so fortunate to be able to visit these incredible places most of us only dream about. We're fortunate that you do and make these great travelogues for us.
Hey James great video. Did you guys manage to catch a glimpse of the mythical Cape Iion rumoured to inhabit Mana Pools
Btw is there like affordable lodges in the park I'm planning to visit when I go home in December
Love this camp >> Lucky for you its Sooo empty
Beautiful moonrise.
It was one of the best