Love your Safari, brings back great memories of Botswana in the 1980s. Also so nice to see there are still those who appreciate keeping it simple.... real camping!
Hey, thanks for watching, Botswana in the 80s must have been stunning and really wild! Yeah there are a lot nonsense camping gear being added and attached to 4x4 s these days and most of its just for show. That said I would love a freezer one day 😂
I’m loving your videos. Thank you so much 🙏🏻 We been doing to a Khwai for the past 12yrs and it’s our favorite place. Pls can you give directions to the hyena den as we never found it 🙏🏼
Thank you, Khwai is amazing. The Hyena Den is actually marked on maps.me so i would suggest downloading it. otherwise you can email me at exploringbotswana@yahoo.com
hey thanks, this was its first trip since we got it, I am really pleased with it, hopefully it will keep us out of trouble on our future trips. thanks for watching
+1 on the safari etiquette around sightings. I don't think a max car for a sighting would be possible, or fair, to be honest but people should be mindful about sharing sightings and making sure other vehicles have access as well. And even think about leaving if they've been there for a while. Another point I'd bring up is engine noise and lights. I recently had an elephant sighting at Molose pan in Khutse where I took time to make sure that the elephants were comfortable and got close to them (still at a safe distance). Another vehicle arrived at the sighting, drove straight up to where I was and kept their engine running despite agitation from the older elephants in the herd. And then another car came up to the sighting, at 3:00 pm with their spotlights on which was also agitating the elephants. Why their spotlights were on at 3:00 PM 🤷🏾♂ Thanks for a great video and it sounds like the trip was still a blast none the less.
Hey, thanks for watching, and your insightful comments. yes unfortunately I doubt any max 4x4 sightings could be enforced anyhow. but yes people do need to learn to be respectful around sightings. engine noise is another problem, I think many are to afraid to switch of their engines, but it ruins the experience for others. but yes it was a great trip, hope to meet you out their one day.
Awesome video and great of you to leave mechanics numbers here! I am thinking of getting a 4x4 but it wont be for at least another 2 years.. in the meantime, the best I have is an BMW X3 xDrive20d (All wheel drive) - what would you rate as the 3 best places to visit in Botswana with the X3 and also what 3 top rate places are a definite "no-go" unless you have a 4x4? Appreciate all your effort! Subscribed. ;-)
Hey, thanks for watching! On our last trip to Khwai my brother came with in his Rav4 and it was perfectly capable so I would imagine that you would do it easily in your bmwx3 although only from April to probably September when it’s dry but not too sandy. Kubu island is probably another place you could get too. The rest of the parks have deep tracks and I don’t think you would have the ground clearance. I have heard of some local 4x4 hires that are reasonable in price from Maun and that’s also an option. Thanks again for watching and subscribing, hope to see you out there soon
Thanks for watching, I do think the cold wind encouraged the cats to lie low, altho we did see both lions and leopards they were not very active. thanks for watching
Hey, its this campsite here ua-cam.com/video/zFUAmQkoFPs/v-deo.htmlsi=88hGPP1L-ytj8It4 its 300 botswana pula per person per night, the owner is a great guy by the name of Paul and you will find links to his info in the bio of the video that i linked . Thanks for watching too!
interesting I have never heard that before, but good to know, Motswiri Pan.... do you know where it Originates from? if I am not mistaken Motswiri is the name for the leadwood tree of which there are many in that area
Matswiri is the operator campsite behind that pan along the river. Around 2010 the river flooded all the way to that pan. It became known as matswiri pan because of the campsite nearby. Also the big river crossing nearby was known as matswiri crossing. And yes its the tswana name for the leadwood tree. Hope it helps.
Love your Safari, brings back great memories of Botswana in the 1980s. Also so nice to see there are still those who appreciate keeping it simple.... real camping!
Hey, thanks for watching, Botswana in the 80s must have been stunning and really wild! Yeah there are a lot nonsense camping gear being added and attached to 4x4 s these days and most of its just for show. That said I would love a freezer one day 😂
Nice one I love looking at these old rigs been put on their limits.Take care of the old lady she will take you anywhere enjoy.
Thanks, yes they are also nice and simple no electrics to get in the way, thanks for watching!
I’m loving your videos. Thank you so much 🙏🏻 We been doing to a Khwai for the past 12yrs and it’s our favorite place. Pls can you give directions to the hyena den as we never found it 🙏🏼
Thank you, Khwai is amazing. The Hyena Den is actually marked on maps.me so i would suggest downloading it. otherwise you can email me at exploringbotswana@yahoo.com
Like your Nissan Safari
hey thanks, this was its first trip since we got it, I am really pleased with it, hopefully it will keep us out of trouble on our future trips. thanks for watching
+1 on the safari etiquette around sightings. I don't think a max car for a sighting would be possible, or fair, to be honest but people should be mindful about sharing sightings and making sure other vehicles have access as well. And even think about leaving if they've been there for a while. Another point I'd bring up is engine noise and lights. I recently had an elephant sighting at Molose pan in Khutse where I took time to make sure that the elephants were comfortable and got close to them (still at a safe distance). Another vehicle arrived at the sighting, drove straight up to where I was and kept their engine running despite agitation from the older elephants in the herd. And then another car came up to the sighting, at 3:00 pm with their spotlights on which was also agitating the elephants. Why their spotlights were on at 3:00 PM 🤷🏾♂
Thanks for a great video and it sounds like the trip was still a blast none the less.
Hey, thanks for watching, and your insightful comments. yes unfortunately I doubt any max 4x4 sightings could be enforced anyhow. but yes people do need to learn to be respectful around sightings. engine noise is another problem, I think many are to afraid to switch of their engines, but it ruins the experience for others.
but yes it was a great trip, hope to meet you out their one day.
Nice vid. You are very lucky to be able to visit this gem so often. We are heading back there end of Sept. Can’t wait.
Thank you, been loving watching your videos too!! We are very fortunate to have these places so close! Just have to find the time 😭
That’s a great episode,was recently in Nxai hoping to upload the video sooon
Can’t wait to see see your video!! Nxai pans is pretty epic!!
@@exploringbotswana I’m hoping you will like it.
Nice Video,,, ok questin
The camera outside the car Shooting the Hyena How did you do that
hi, I used my tripod and just put it through the window. thanks for watching
Awesome video and great of you to leave mechanics numbers here!
I am thinking of getting a 4x4 but it wont be for at least another 2 years.. in the meantime, the best I have is an BMW X3 xDrive20d (All wheel drive) - what would you rate as the 3 best places to visit in Botswana with the X3 and also what 3 top rate places are a definite "no-go" unless you have a 4x4?
Appreciate all your effort! Subscribed. ;-)
Hey, thanks for watching! On our last trip to Khwai my brother came with in his Rav4 and it was perfectly capable so I would imagine that you would do it easily in your bmwx3 although only from April to probably September when it’s dry but not too sandy. Kubu island is probably another place you could get too. The rest of the parks have deep tracks and I don’t think you would have the ground clearance. I have heard of some local 4x4 hires that are reasonable in price from Maun and that’s also an option.
Thanks again for watching and subscribing, hope to see you out there soon
@@exploringbotswana Awesome, that is good to know! Thank you for the information!
Thanks.we are also heading of to khwai end of August maybe we will see each other
Hey that’s epic, hope to see you out there!! And hopefully it warms up a bit, it’s been dreadfully cold 🥶
Sure
I'm in SA for the week let me tell you we don't know cold weather
Ceep safe
Good day
Watching here in Botswana. I like your footage. Is it because it's winter that's why there were no cats?
Thanks for watching, I do think the cold wind encouraged the cats to lie low, altho we did see both lions and leopards they were not very active. thanks for watching
Thanks. One more question what are the basic things I should have if I want to take my wife and kids for camping?
Name of Campsite mentioned around 4.00 mark, pls ?
Planning to visit and camp in this area in Aug/Sept 2025 !
Hey, its this campsite here ua-cam.com/video/zFUAmQkoFPs/v-deo.htmlsi=88hGPP1L-ytj8It4 its 300 botswana pula per person per night, the owner is a great guy by the name of Paul and you will find links to his info in the bio of the video that i linked . Thanks for watching too!
August/sept is also a great time to visit
I was there a month ago, such beautiful sightings, is there anywhere which im able to share photos
There are also 2 spots which i would like to share with you on the mababe road
Sounds amazing, you can dm me on Instagram if you use Instagram, @exploringbotswana , would love to see your photos
It's bad in Kenya...if you see a leopard or any cat you will see 40 vehicles around it...mainly minibuses
shame that's so sad, we fortunate here that often you can have a sighting to yourself or one or two 4x4s
Hi that pan is called Motswiri Pan.
interesting I have never heard that before, but good to know, Motswiri Pan.... do you know where it Originates from? if I am not mistaken Motswiri is the name for the leadwood tree of which there are many in that area
Matswiri is the operator campsite behind that pan along the river. Around 2010 the river flooded all the way to that pan. It became known as matswiri pan because of the campsite nearby. Also the big river crossing nearby was known as matswiri crossing. And yes its the tswana name for the leadwood tree. Hope it helps.