Everything you need to know about KUBU ISLAND | Botswana Trip Episode 1
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- In the first episode of this four-part series, we photograph baobab trees and the Milky Way at Botswana's Kubu Island.
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In October 2021, my best friend, JI de Wet and I, embarked on an epic two week-long Botswana overlanding adventure we dubbed The Botswana Trip. During this trip we visited three of Botswana’s wildest and most beautiful places, namely: Kubu Island, Nxai Pan National Park and the Khwai Concession north of Moremi.
In Episode 1 of The Botswana Trip, we visit the remote Kubu Island in the heart of the Makgadikgadi Pans to photograph its iconic baobab trees. Kubu Island is one of Botswana’s most popular self-drive and overlanding destinations and has a rustic campsite with 12 very basic stands.
In this episode, we pack JI’s Toyota Fortuner D4D, Frikkie; we stay over at Khama Rhino Sanctuary; and ultimately, we spend two unforgettable days at Kubu Island where we spend every afternoon and morning, plus most of the night, taking photos of baobab trees and the Milky Way. JI even runs 16 kilometers around Kubu Island!
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Enjoyed your video, good quality and well put together
Thanks so much, Christiaan!
I'm in the privileged position to have friends and family living in Fracistown. I have camping gear at the ready there, just need my Paj and off I go😁
We love watching your contents! Great thanks!
It’s 04:05 am and I’m here binging on your content. You lads are just giving me pure adventure, I felt like I was there with you all. I hope we cross paths some at some point on the continent.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, theAfroTraveller! 🤩
The way you said "ke ya leboga mma" Perfect 👌 that is ubuntu and full of respect. Bless you for that kind of humanity and gratitude.
Thank you 🙏🏻😊
Somes striking photos of the baobabs
Thanks, James. I just LOVED photographing them... I could have stayed there for a week!
Just incredible! 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks, my love! 😍
I was working on the Orapa mine 87 till 91 i went regularly to Kubu Island ,,wonderfull place to chill on a saturday afternoon,then back to Orapa before ORC Closed,,they that know, will know,,lol.More exciting driving on the pan after first rains,300mm water on pans bit
of a challenge in an old cj7 jeep,,but great fun.
Fantastic video! I feel like I was right there with you both … but without the dust and dirt! Thanks, can’t wait for the next episode.
Thanks so much, Gill! You won't believe how lucky we were with sightings at Nxai Pan and Khwai... #watchthisspace
Inspiring stuff
Thanks so much!
We were there last month. Pheew did this video bring back good memories. What a place!. What a country!
I'm so glad, Tony!
Awesome. Can't wait for the next one. Filming the sound safari with you next week will be equally awesome.
Thanks Derek. I can't wait for the Sound Safari tomorrow!
Planning our December 22 / January 23 trip and watching your excellent footage is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing… keep them coming!
Very nice, should join when I am in Botswana next time :-) Awesome man's trip .....
Thanks, MABU!
I live how kn your maps the first thing that pooped up was Coffee Bay...what a beauty that is.
Stated at Kubu island my first time this year. So so amazing. Didn't realize how famous Kama Rhino sanctuary is. Beautiful as well
that tent had me dead laughing😅😅
Mozzie net, Mrwheelsan, not tent 😂
It's absolutely an amazing place! Right now I'm in Botswana for my very first time and spend three days at Chobe N.P. 🦛
Ah, wonderful! Enjoy
Awesome vid Villiers! Appreciate the mention as well 😊 Look forward to the next episode.
Thanks Mark. I really meant what I said - you made our experience at Kubu Island that much more enjoyable. Thanks again for your willingness to share tips and tricks.
Where did you buy that dry food? It looks like a good plan. BTW, nice trip, great photos, amazing!
Thanks, Maria. All the details for The Trail Food Company is in the video description.
Refreshing to see you guys doing it right. Simplistic without all the baggage of bull bars, expensive suspension setups and fansy kits. ✌️
Thanks Azman - that's how we love it!
Looks like we are in for a fabulous adventure with you. Thank you looking forward to the next episodes. I had fantastic safari holiday in Botswana in 2019
It was magical indeed, thanks Louise
This adventure is so chill. Thanks for showing us a slice of this.
My pleasure, Grey Hoodie! I'm glad you're enjoying it...
I would love to see a series on Namibia personally I have been to big reserves there like Etosha and the Caprivi and game viewing there is some of the best in Southern Africa... in Etosha, I was able to see 15 lions in a mere 4 days with a ton of other moments to remember.
What an amazing trip. I can't wait to see the other videos of this trip. It felt like I was riding along with. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Mission accomplished, Katy! 😀I'm glad you enjoyed it so much...
Awesome. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed for future episodes and lessons 😂
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i love watching your contents guys ,,,,,,,,, hope to join you some day,,,, wish you well🌄 🏕🤗
Brilliant show!!! I can't wait for the rest!
Thanks, brada!
Thoroughly enjoyed the episode. Hope I will visit Kubu Island someday. Looking forward to the next instalment .
I'm glad, Vikram. Thanks for the comment.
Brilliant video. Just loved "re-visiting" Kubu Island with you and would so love to go back. Seeing your shots really made me so jealous. My first visit was back in the day, with an Olympus OM1 print film camera. Although the shots I took then were my pride and joy for many years, I do think I.could improve on them now😃
Thanks so much, Eleanor! I'm so glad you watched and enjoyed the Botswana Trip series. Thanks for all the lovely comments! I really appreciate them.
Great great video, as usual Villiers!💪🏻
Thanks, man 🙏🏻😎
Mun Mun You the Best
Thanx Villiers. Ur videos r amazing. That starry sky. Wow. God's creation. Can't wait for the follow up.
Thanks for always leaving such lovely comments, Linda - I really appreciate it!
What a great episode Villiers, well done and thank you for inspiring us and so many others to get out there!
Thanks Jay! It goes both ways... I love watching your videos, along with Ed's and many other awesome creators. That way, we all get to see and experience this beautiful region we live in 😎
Nice trip 👍
Was a Great trip and enjoyable video
Thank you so much, Abdikadir!
Top Job Chaps!!!
Thanks so much, Keith! It was so lekker to see you in Nxai Pans. Why didn't I film you?! 🤔😜
great video cant wait to see the next
greetings Peter
Thanks Peter!
This is realy a cool channel and video love the adventure
Thanks, Juan!
As always superb content enjoy your work a lot
Thanks so much, Felix...
Awesome stuff man!!
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
Awesome video. Would love to this trip!
Thanks Deepak - you would LOVE it!
Ahhhhh the dream trip 🔥 absolutely love it 👌 well done gents
Hoping to do this one day soon 📸
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rahul! As always, thanks for the kind words...
Great video Villiers. Quick question: Do you have any idea what trees you camp under in Khama Rhino? I remember camping there as a child and a big branch falling on one of the vehicles but not doing much damage as it weighed next to nothing. Looking forward to continuing to live vicariously through you in the upcoming videos.
Thanks Wesley. I have been wondering the same thing and haven't been able to figure it out... 🤔
Manketti tree
Thanks Kagiso
Welgedaan!
Baie dankie, Cecil!
What time did you cross Goblersbridge? We crossed in September and there was no truck at all... We did not expect that!
Anneke, we crossed in around 8am and out at 6am.
Yet another great vid! #jaloers
Thanks so much, Shane!
Lieflik. Lekker. Onvergeetlik.
Ag, baie dankie, Mariana 😀
You know my country better than me....
The Botswana side of Groblers Bridge can be stressful
Indeed!
Excellent Videos.
But I must point out that I have used Footprints Botswana based on your recommendation to book a trip to Mabuasehube and CKGR and they have been utterly useless. This was a booking initiated in February 21for a trip in December 22 and its taken all of 6 months and endless emails to get my vouchers. It could be argued that the trip is still a few months away, but there was absolutely no proactive engagement from their end.
I have used other companies which were far better.
Thanks for the feedback. That’s unfortunate to hear. I’ve used them again this year and have had excellent service 🤔
@@TheSafariExpert maybe I should get some tips from you to get them to respond better to my bookings when I am in Hoedspruit next week.
Superb photos and video - shame it felt like a long Advertisement / Commercial, where you were able to justify or merely pay back the Equipment Providers.
Thanks for the feedback, WildlifeObsessed. Unfortunately the trip would not have been possible without sponsorship, so rather than not doing it at all, I decided to rather make it happen and introduce you to some amazing companies and products, which really do make such a trip that much easier and better, at the same time instead.