The best lion sighting of my life at ZIMANGA Private Game Reserve!

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 107

  • @jbuehlerjr4289
    @jbuehlerjr4289 8 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely incredible.

  • @seandavis6458
    @seandavis6458 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible lion footage Villiers. Excellent photos also. Thank you!

  • @franciscojaviergarciamendoza
    @franciscojaviergarciamendoza 28 днів тому

    Expectacular reserva para la fotografia, un lodge posibleente el mejor que estado y sobre todo los hide, lo recomiendo

  • @mariannevoight3611
    @mariannevoight3611 2 роки тому +1

    Wow.. what breathtaking images … those lions, rhinos, cheetah & the details of the bird colours .. wow!! The lion roar must go right through your body !!
    Marianne N.Z

  • @lindawebster5336
    @lindawebster5336 2 роки тому +2

    WOW WOW WOW. Villiers that is such a beautiful video and that area is scenic. Thank you once more for ur amazing videos

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому +1

      As always, it's my pleasure, Linda! 😀 Please share this video with your friends and family so that more people can enjoy it 🙏

  • @RichardvanHaght
    @RichardvanHaght 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing black rhino sighting!!!

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Richard 🙏🏻 Yes - that was a huge surprise! 🤩🦏

  • @jandewelzim471
    @jandewelzim471 Рік тому +2

    Incredible! Thanks for the footage ! Seems like a special place.

  • @michaelcarter5434
    @michaelcarter5434 2 роки тому +1

    Has to be the best experience of a life to be to observe these beautiful predators and herbivores in their natural environment close up.

  • @falanajerido875
    @falanajerido875 2 роки тому +4

    Great video amazing I like how the lions trying to find out whom is behind the glass. They're very bright. It also so beautiful how the cheetahs very relaxed that was insane great footage thank you for sharing the lion roaring seal this with a kiss

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Thanks Falana 🙏🏻 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’d really appreciate it if you shared it with your friends and family 🙂

  • @MarkDumbleton
    @MarkDumbleton 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video of an incredible place! Well done Villiers. Glad I watched until the end! That roaring lion is special!

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Thanks Mark 🙏🏻 Flip, I was lucky on this trip 🤯 …and all the lions ‘played along’ 😉

  • @KatherineUribe-1
    @KatherineUribe-1 2 роки тому +5

    What an lovely reserve! The lodge is gorgeous and the luxury hide makes those marathon photo sessions a lot more comfortable! Your video and photos are outstanding! Thank you for sharing those wonderful, memorable sightings with us.👍🏻😊

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the kind words, Katherine 🙏🏻 It really is a special lodge and reserve. Please share the video with your friends… 🙂

  • @stratgirl62
    @stratgirl62 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic! Can't wait for my 10 day experience in 2023.

  • @caroldarby9444
    @caroldarby9444 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. What an amazing experience. Brilliant images and video. I couldn't get over how quickly Zimanga books out. Thankfully by searching early I managed to get the last spot on an 8 day photo trip in 2023. I am very excited.

  • @donaldknowles9640
    @donaldknowles9640 2 роки тому +2

    South Africa is special

  • @pieterkruger5775
    @pieterkruger5775 2 роки тому +1

    Great video of your trip to Zimanga, Ive been there twice, last in November last year. Very special place with great hosts and facilities.

  • @sharonthorp8253
    @sharonthorp8253 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video of one of my favorites places! Well done.

  • @65ndlovumzi
    @65ndlovumzi 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely sunning!! 😍

  • @derekevens
    @derekevens 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, certainly a great location and focused on photographers. Bucket list..!!!

  • @callumevans7113
    @callumevans7113 2 роки тому +1

    Tough call on my favourite moment!! Either the lions at the hide or the cheetahs on foot, but that black rhino looked pretty special!!!

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      I must say, the black rhino was a highlight for me! 🦏🤩

  • @emancipatedlionm9215
    @emancipatedlionm9215 2 роки тому

    Beautiful couful birdies! Lively lovely curious ones...
    💯👍🏾

  • @GreaseAndGravel
    @GreaseAndGravel 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, bro! Stunning film. Well done!

  • @annettelane659
    @annettelane659 2 роки тому +3

    Spectacular footage, so many incredible sightings. Each one as beautiful as the one before. I particularly loved the night sighting of the Jackal, the closeups of the lioness and cubs at eye level, the Rhinos and the Cheetah. Let's be honest here, I loved it all, many thanks Villiers.

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, you’re right, Annette - they were all good sightings 😉🙌🏻 I’d really appreciate it if you shared the video 🙏🏻

  • @evansellie3416
    @evansellie3416 2 роки тому

    Great video absolutely stunning place loved all the animals specially my favorite lion's, thank you for your amazing video ✌️🕊️

  • @wardbloemhard6508
    @wardbloemhard6508 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoy every video you make, they are very inspirational! Baie dankie!

  • @katydickson5547
    @katydickson5547 2 роки тому +2

    WOW!!! What a superb video with such fantastic animal and bird sightings. It really felt like I was there as well. It takes one away from all the stresses of city life. Thank you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Leopard_Lover
    @Leopard_Lover 2 роки тому +1

    And now it’s my best lion sighting, too!

  • @michellestemm774
    @michellestemm774 2 роки тому +3

    An absolutely phenomenal experience you must have had. It was incredible watching this on my screen, so I can’t even imagine just how magnificent it must have been to see in person! Villiers, you’re the consummate professional in making, narrating & editing your videos for us. This episode has to be one of my favourites. The lionesses & cubs were a real treat. The male lions at the end roaring was sublime. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words, Michelle. It means the world to me!

  • @janschings2671
    @janschings2671 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful setting, thank you for your vid.

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please consider sharing the video with your friends.

    • @janschings2671
      @janschings2671 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheSafariExpert My family and I always enjoy your vid......2019 last time we bin in S.A. simply wonderfull.

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      @@janschings2671 , I hope you can visit again soon 🤞🏻🙂

  • @cr6231
    @cr6231 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Awesome place. You have one more subscriber 😁

  • @fionaclarke8122
    @fionaclarke8122 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos seem to get better and better with each new video How do you manage it Africa rely is a wonderful setting and you seem to have wonderful views thank you for your time and effort fiona clarke

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Aw, thanks Fiona - I really appreciate the kind words. I'm glad they're at least improving a little bit... 😉 I'd really appreciate it if you shared this video with your friends. Have a great weekend. Villiers

  • @philipmasongordon786
    @philipmasongordon786 2 роки тому +1

    WOW. That was pretty spectacular Mr Steyn. Thank you

  • @atkinsondavid1799
    @atkinsondavid1799 2 роки тому +1

    Classic edit……well done!

  • @thandizungu2082
    @thandizungu2082 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like a wonderful place

  • @calvindemont185
    @calvindemont185 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! Thank you for sharing this episode. Cannot believe this place is right on my doorstep and I’ve never heard of it. Will definitely be visiting

  • @davidsherman3462
    @davidsherman3462 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!!

  • @Tania_Steyn
    @Tania_Steyn 2 роки тому +1

    What a lion sighting!! Looks incredible there!

  • @NickLewis-PhotographyinNorfolk
    @NickLewis-PhotographyinNorfolk 2 роки тому +1

    This must be one of my favourite places to visit and photograph. Your great video brought back so many memories. Looking forward to my next visit.

  • @PeopleCallMeCraig
    @PeopleCallMeCraig 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing location and encounter! That blind at the watering hole is absolutely epic! Cheers

  • @jone7414
    @jone7414 3 місяці тому

    Great location for sure !

  • @jamesamoh7340
    @jamesamoh7340 2 роки тому +2

    New subscriber here and I’m thankful I found your channel. Thank you for the awesome content. Even though I’m fairly new to photography, I’m definitely adding Zimanga onto my top 5 place to visit this year. 🙏

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Awesome, James! Thanks for subscribing and enjoy the content 🙌🏻

  • @sawildlife24
    @sawildlife24 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video!

  • @markhuyskes7671
    @markhuyskes7671 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome !

  • @JohnPokocky
    @JohnPokocky Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this. I’m going after seeing this video.

  • @mrmrsstone3387
    @mrmrsstone3387 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Brings back fantastic memories of my stay there back in June 2019. Jono was our guide as well and he's such a fantastic and knowledgeable guy. I managed 3 overnight stays of which some had better visits than others but hey, that's wildlife doesn't appear on command. Back in June this year and can't wait to make for memories.

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Fantastic! I hope you have some amazing sightings 🙌🏻

  • @andygray7776
    @andygray7776 Рік тому +1

    Another great video Villiers. Thanks for sharing such an amazing experience. What time of year was this filmed?

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Andy. This was filmed in March 2022, but I have to mention - a very dry March.

  • @TheWildlifeFanatic
    @TheWildlifeFanatic 2 роки тому +1

    Nice mate, epic lion sightings/images! If you have the means, I highly recommend hide photography for a perspective you cannot get any other way!

  • @gbabe6014
    @gbabe6014 2 роки тому +1

    I was there in 2016 and met Gerald Hinde, we photographed wild dog on foot. My highlight from the over night hide was a leopard which came to drink.
    It is an awesome reserve, definitely a photographers paradise.

  • @christinepepper4053
    @christinepepper4053 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video, Villiers. It has whetted my appetite as I will be visiting Zimanga in June. The big question is what lenses to take. I think I must pack a wide angle lens! I can't wait!!!

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      My pleasure, Christine. Definitely take a wide angle lens with. 24-105mm or 24-70mm works well in the overnight hides.

    • @christinepepper4053
      @christinepepper4053 2 роки тому

      👍🏻

  • @mariebotha8893
    @mariebotha8893 2 роки тому

    Sjoe jou foto's is fantasties Dankie

  • @jaccopladet7911
    @jaccopladet7911 4 місяці тому

    Very nice video

  • @simon-oc4vr
    @simon-oc4vr 2 роки тому +1

    nice video!

  • @mariyanamt
    @mariyanamt Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video! I am going there in a month, so can't wait.
    Wide angle lense (s) did you use for the closer distances and the overnight hides?

  • @bessieluna
    @bessieluna 2 роки тому

    Hello. I am so impressed with the quality of images from your Zimanga Overnight Hides. Can you recommend an affordable alternative besides Zimanga that have similar lighting on their hides? Thank you very much.

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Thanks BL. Antares Bush Camp in the Greater Kruger, South Africa, will give you a similar experience.

  • @AjaySingh-228
    @AjaySingh-228 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Bro ❤️

  • @metcorleone4811
    @metcorleone4811 2 роки тому

    How does one get this opportunity?? It’s something I’ve been wanting to do and asking for advice how one gets to this point, cheers!

  • @sudiptamukherjee4380
    @sudiptamukherjee4380 Рік тому

    Want a video of Amazon and Corbett national park, India. Thanks

  • @williamryan3254
    @williamryan3254 2 роки тому +2

    There any rates listed anywhere?

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      You’ll have to contact reservations, William

  • @janewillis2421
    @janewillis2421 2 роки тому

    What a privilege

  • @angelascott4073
    @angelascott4073 2 роки тому +1

    Looks great . Looks less gory , I hope that’s the case

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      Less gory than what? 🤔

    • @angelascott4073
      @angelascott4073 2 роки тому

      The other safari parks where you see visitors cheering while a lion is getting pulled apart

    • @TheSafariExpert
      @TheSafariExpert  2 роки тому

      @@angelascott4073, I’ve never heard of seen those 😳

  • @sfiron
    @sfiron 2 роки тому +1

    Best time of the year to visit?