SAFARI in GORONGOSA - Lost in Mozambique 2 Episode 5

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  • Опубліковано 21 кві 2023
  • Join me on an unforgettable adventure as I explore the breathtaking beauty of Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. I have been wanting to visit this park my entire life, and the safari in Gorongosa lived up to my expectations!
    Gorongosa is an incredible story, a once great park, with a higher animal density than any where else in Africa, that was devastated by poaching during the civil war in Mozambique, and is now on the come back!
    In this bumper episode I spend 4 days exploring the park, going on daily game drives, and a bush walk. My brilliant guide Castro gives me an insight into the complex environmental project that is underway in the park.
    I hope you all enjoy the episode, and let me know if you enjoy the longer format?
    Tim Hulme

КОМЕНТАРІ • 154

  • @OsvaldoMaria
    @OsvaldoMaria Рік тому +5

    Absolutely stunning storytelling. This has definitely inspired me to go to Gorongosa soon. Looking forward to see the adventures in chimanimani.

  • @kamutamba
    @kamutamba Рік тому +5

    Conheci a Gorogosa antes da guerra civil, e sei como ficou devastada depois dela.
    O trabalho de recuperação feito, graças ao empenho do filantropo Greg, e toda a equipa envolvida, é um bom exemplo que deveria ser seguido por alguns Países de África, nomeadamente Angola, que sofreu, e ainda sofre a devastação do seu valioso património faunístico, mais sustentável para as gerações futuras, do que o petróleo ou diamantes.
    Os meus Parabéns ao Autor, por divulgar este magnífico renascimento.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Muito obrigado Vasco, english translation of your interesting comment.
      I knew Gorogosa before the civil war, and I know how devastated it was afterward.
      The recovery work done, thanks to the commitment of the philanthropist Greg, and the entire team involved, is a good example that should be followed by some African countries, namely Angola, which suffered, and still suffers, the devastation of its valuable faunal heritage, more sustainable for future generations than oil or diamonds.
      Congratulations to the Author, for promoting this magnificent renaissance.

  • @tonynz9954
    @tonynz9954 Рік тому +6

    In the mid 1960's we went on an Italian cruise ship "THE AFRICA " from Cape Town to Beira and LM. My dad had to get special permission for me to join a group from the ship which travelled in 2 mini vans to Gorongosa. Special permission because the war was on between Portugal and the commies.I was about 7 or 8 yrs old. We saw lions at a kill and pulled up next to a huge bull elephant. The Portuguese driver opened the drivers side window and clapped his hands infront of the elephant. I still hear the Italian nurse from the ship yelling "MAMA MIA " at this.. After the war most of the animals in Gorongosa were slaughtered. Lets hope they are allowed to make a recovery.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      What an incredible journey that must have been! My love for traveling africa started at a similar age!

    • @raydanielz9408
      @raydanielz9408 Рік тому +2

      It was a war between the Mozambiqueans and the occupiers/settlers, S🕳️. 😡

  • @simonartley1645
    @simonartley1645 Місяць тому

    Reassurring and pleasing to see this ecosystem slowly recovering in the 21st century after the long chaos of 20th century war.
    A major step forward for Mozambique and African wildlife..
    Where next? ...South Sudan perhaps?

  • @flatdog1951
    @flatdog1951 4 місяці тому

    Great video Tim. I first visited Gorongosa in 1973 when I was a student at UCT. We drove up from Cape Town in a VW Beetle and camped. We did plenty of self drives and were amazed by the huge numbers of hippos. We saw lions in the Lion House. The war was raging so we were lucky to be there. I next visited in 2013. Fortunately we were still able to do self drives then. The game numbers were tiny compared with my visit in 1973. However, it was great to see the rebuilding work going on. The birding was excellent. Keep up the wonderful videos.

  • @simonartley1645
    @simonartley1645 Місяць тому

    ..and yes deeply moving to encounter the elephant...who have endured and more.
    Viva Africana Loxodonta

  • @OverlandingwithBruce
    @OverlandingwithBruce Рік тому +2

    Another awesome episode. Top quality Tim. Thank you for sharing

  • @GetOutGO
    @GetOutGO Рік тому +4

    Another great episode Tim! I hope this place gets restored to it's former glory again eventually.

  • @forcommentpurposes
    @forcommentpurposes 10 місяців тому

    26:53 the elephants, the background with waterways....it's incredible.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  10 місяців тому

      Bucketlist destination for sure!

  • @soidog659
    @soidog659 Рік тому +1

    Gorongosa N P Moz now top of my "bucket list".

  • @RhettandClaire
    @RhettandClaire Рік тому +4

    Brilliant story telling, Tim! Absolutely loved watching this. Very sad to hear about the war and how it affected the park but its wonderful to hear its on the rise again! Also loved the humour from the rangers😃

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Thanks guys! Really appreciate it! 🥹

  • @mozlover5
    @mozlover5 Рік тому +2

    WOW, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth... I'm captivated by the scenes of Gorongosa's prolific biodiversity that Tim presented here, and now I want to go see Gorongosa for myself one day. With this beautiful and multifaceted restoration, I consider Greg Carr a WORLD HERO!!! 🔥💯🐘🦁

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Me also! Would love to interview him on my next visit, maybe that is optimistic though!

  • @lashiolakutya2866
    @lashiolakutya2866 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the nice video, good sound and picture quality

  • @ulrikekrocker5548
    @ulrikekrocker5548 Рік тому +1

    Gorongosa one of my dream destinations....amazing trip, the elephants were mesmerizing, they will overcome their trauma if we (humans) keep respecting and reassuring them, your last words said it all

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      I honestly can’t wait to go back and see the progress!

  • @thokomasondo9687
    @thokomasondo9687 Рік тому +1

    Wow nice tour much appreciated thank u guys

  • @archsafaritours9683
    @archsafaritours9683 Рік тому +1

    This is absolutely stunning. Love all moments of it

  • @user-mr8he6gg1t
    @user-mr8he6gg1t Рік тому +2

    Excellent and very informative video about Gorongosa. One of the best that I have seen about the Park. Keep up the good work Tim!

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, I wish I could have stayed longer!

  • @troopyinafrica
    @troopyinafrica Рік тому +5

    Remarkable representation of the park Tim! This kind of positive Overlanding experience/reporting is what we need. You and Bruce are doing great things to showcase what Overlanding really should be about - the people and the wild life OF the PLACE! Keep it up.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Thanks brother, focus of the channel going forward! Still working through backlog, but you’ll see it slowly applying more and more!

    • @lungelomathenjwa1477
      @lungelomathenjwa1477 Рік тому +1

      Nxa, Bruce? Please don’t compare Tim with Bruce. Tim clearly isn’t in this for his ego and he actually knows what he’s doing as well.

    • @troopyinafrica
      @troopyinafrica Рік тому

      @@lungelomathenjwa1477 Thank you for your reply and support of Tim. Positivity of reporting is all I was referring to. Just my opinion 🤙👍

    • @OverlandingwithBruce
      @OverlandingwithBruce Рік тому +4

      @@lungelomathenjwa1477 wow. Thank you Lungelo one thing I can agree on is that Tim certainly knows what he is doing and I aspire to edit and film like he does hopefully one day.. Not sure why you feel like attacking me personally but I would love more feedback and I welcome it.
      I hope your day improves.

  • @scarroll413
    @scarroll413 Рік тому +3

    Tim, your content just gets better and better. Such an underrated channel! Thanks for sharing this one, Gorongosa is a bucket list item for me too. Cheers

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Thanks Sean! Unfortunately social media rewards consistency and sticking to your genre, neither of which I am good with! Haha! But i have now hired staff to help with my wonderful loss making passion project! But the encouragement is really appreciated and we gonna keep pushing till i fall over!

  • @GunnlandExplores
    @GunnlandExplores Рік тому +1

    All I can say is EPIC 🔥

  • @conloubser
    @conloubser Рік тому

    Great elephant encounter. Awesome episode!

  • @victoriawatt5575
    @victoriawatt5575 Рік тому +2

    Amazing story telling and amazing video of our beautiful country! Thank you for sharing x

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed it Victoria! I love Mozambique so much!

  • @joejames4231
    @joejames4231 Рік тому

    Love this one! Looking forward to what’s next 👍

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Thanks Joe! I get thoroughly last with no plan and end up somewhere exceptional!

  • @moinhannes
    @moinhannes Рік тому +1

    Amazing! Just amazing!

  • @bornfree8487
    @bornfree8487 Рік тому +1

    My dear friend that was mesmerising
    I felt I was in that vehicle exploring the park with you!
    You have cast a spell on your viewers

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      What a beautiful message! Thank you!! 😍🙌🏻

  • @shaunmoller2997
    @shaunmoller2997 Рік тому +1

    Tin that first fire, when you unpack and braai always so so lekke animal sightings realy nice . Lions sighting next level Tim. Sjoe those ellies dont trust humans and it is us humans fault .Again Tim as always thanks for sharing an epic episode

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Shaun! Glad you enjoyed and always appreciate the support! 🙏🏻

  • @4WheelingSA
    @4WheelingSA Рік тому +1

    Great episode!

  • @robinhester
    @robinhester Рік тому

    Incredible man! Loved every second of this episode

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Thanks Robin! Working on the editing for the next series already! ☺️

  • @maphirimutshutshu2128
    @maphirimutshutshu2128 Рік тому +1

    This is so special brother. One of the best 😫

  • @deepthipranavjhanak
    @deepthipranavjhanak Рік тому +1

    Wow so so beautiful experience... Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience...

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      Absolute pleasure, so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thembathwala2870
    @thembathwala2870 Рік тому

    I’m fan of the channel but this episode! This one! Yoh! Wow!

  • @GeorgeMwakatundu-st6jc
    @GeorgeMwakatundu-st6jc Рік тому +1

    What a nice place to visit...
    Love the episode

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      Incredible spot, but now i just want to go back!

  • @wyatthill2192
    @wyatthill2192 Рік тому

    This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

  • @michaelroldao9900
    @michaelroldao9900 11 місяців тому

    Ohhh my god last time I was there Richard was my guide, really professional and outstanding

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  10 місяців тому

      He is great hey, can’t wait to go back!

  • @markhuyskes7671
    @markhuyskes7671 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful !!!

  • @peterhutchison3729
    @peterhutchison3729 Рік тому

    Also a place on my bucket list but I am unlikely to get there now under new circumstances.
    So THANK YOU Tim for the video. I will experience it vicariously.
    Peter1949

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  11 місяців тому

      Hi Peter, oh I hope you are still able to make it there sometime, but in the meantime I will keep trying to take you to these place! What else is on the bucketlist??

  • @indranil1932
    @indranil1932 Рік тому +2

    The elephant finding section is beautiful! It is a very different kind of setting than what one gets in Kruger; the attitude of the ellies and the area, foliage, lighting made it breathtaking. Thanks for this.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      So glad you enjoyed, it was a really special sighting!! 😍

  • @user-kj2qi8ni5j
    @user-kj2qi8ni5j 8 місяців тому

    Amazing work!

  • @declangohre3009
    @declangohre3009 Рік тому

    Another great episode Tim!

  • @benefactor4309
    @benefactor4309 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for recording and sharing your experinces

  • @pieterbotha5432
    @pieterbotha5432 Рік тому

    brilliant, sharing the real Mozambique.

  • @delportbotma930
    @delportbotma930 Рік тому

    Amazing episode, well done!

  • @moa3810
    @moa3810 Рік тому

    Another amazing video of Lost in Africa. I enjoy them all - thanks.

  • @mikesouter
    @mikesouter Рік тому

    Sad but incredably beautiful. To all the wonderful people putting in the effort to re-wild and restore - we salute you. Great video.

  • @nealfarrell
    @nealfarrell Рік тому

    Wow, what an intense experience you brought to life through phenomenal storytelling. Thank you, Tim!!

  • @mugovenyanzara7465
    @mugovenyanzara7465 Рік тому

    Was happy just to see the Lost in Africa 4x4 today in Newlands M3😂😂😂😂

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Haha that’s awesome say hi next time!

  • @carolwilson2528
    @carolwilson2528 Рік тому

    Love the Video, and thank you for sharing the story of our amazing park.... i have saved the link and will be showing it to Castro and the Guides... amazing. Kanimambo. ❤

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Ah thank you Carol!! That’s amazing, Castro was so great! I can’t wait to come back and see more of the progress you’re making!!

  • @kamutamba
    @kamutamba Рік тому

    Os meus Parabéns ao Autor, por nos ter proporcionado ver este renascimento, de um Parque cujo valioso património faunístico foi dizimado pelos coflitos da guerra civil.

  • @troywildlife
    @troywildlife Рік тому +1

    Epic man new to the channel but you got mad skills man 💪🏻 love the channel and your style keeping it rolling 🎥

  • @AidanRIR
    @AidanRIR Рік тому +2

    Amazing episode Tim! Thanks for sharing and I hope to visit one day soon. All the best for your upcoming trips and safe travels 🇿🇦🍻

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Aidan! I’m slowly catching up the backlog of content, but some huge trips already planned for this year!!

  • @my_return_tickets
    @my_return_tickets Рік тому +2

    I loved every aspect of this video, seeing you achieve a childhood dream to watching you in editing action. The elephant footage was just phenomenal and beautifully captured with the highest of respect. I really enjoy your story telling as there is such passion and vast knowledge behind it all. What you do to make others aware of the wild life in Africa is rather amazing.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      That’s all i want to do, so thank you so so much! 😍😍😍

  • @abdikadirJamaame
    @abdikadirJamaame Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this amazing video

  • @jwalinrami.photos
    @jwalinrami.photos Рік тому

    Amazing work Tim, and thank you for showcasing this part of the world that has almost been forgotten due to our selfishness. I only came to know about this park after watching this video. Thank you for the background story and that final elephant Matriarch footage absolutely convinced me of what these beautiful animals have gone through - incredible story telling.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  11 місяців тому

      My absolute pleasure, thank you for the beautiful comment! 🥹

  • @rossgillespie4907
    @rossgillespie4907 Рік тому

    Thanks Tim, so special. My wife and I lived in Marromeu in 2006, on the Zambezi to the NE of Gorongosa. We drove past a the reserve entrance a few times and hoped and dreamed of a restored Gorongosa, so to see this is so encouraging

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Amazing ross! It certainly is moving in the right direction! 🤞🏼

  • @aadildhooma6689
    @aadildhooma6689 Рік тому

    Awesome video
    U guys are very brave.
    Thanks

  • @b.davis.wildlife
    @b.davis.wildlife Рік тому +1

    Mind blowing work. Your elephant scene is one of the most moving moments I’ve experienced in wildlife videography 👏👏👏

  • @erwinkruger-haye2698
    @erwinkruger-haye2698 Місяць тому

    Great video..I just subscribed to your channel too….hectic Elephant behaviour…beautifully explained and portrayed…well done…
    Is accommodation expensive? $60 per drive for a couple is a lot of ZAR😂 when compared to say staying at Shingwedzi and self driving…

  • @lockinghubsadventures
    @lockinghubsadventures Рік тому +1

    Man Tim what an amazing episode🙌🏻
    True storyteller taking us on a awesome journey. Thumbs up keep them coming🍺

  • @chefao112
    @chefao112 10 місяців тому

    Good job you are doing. Thank you

  • @markwdavis
    @markwdavis Рік тому +1

    So glad you found the elephants! However, it breaks my heart that these amazing creatures been emotionally scarred and traumatised by dumb humans. I hope in time this beautiful park can fully recover. But, Who can blame them for being so aggressive!

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      I can not wait to go back to the park, they’re making such incredible progress. It is terrible that it was so bad for so long, but unfortunately that’s not an uncommon story in africa.

  • @lungelomathenjwa1477
    @lungelomathenjwa1477 Рік тому +1

    Great work as usual brother! 10/10

  • @abelmaseko4040
    @abelmaseko4040 7 місяців тому

    When the land of Machubo, Macandza and calanga in mozambuque where given over to me as an inharitance from my great grand father king Folichi Macadza, i made it a vow to rebuild his kingdom

  • @fayzalv
    @fayzalv Рік тому +1

    You’re a great narrator 👍👍. Keep doing the great work, and please go up to Kenya sometime.

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I have been to Kenya many times for work, but dying to do a proper overlanding trip there!

    • @devchohan7501
      @devchohan7501 Рік тому +1

      ​@@LostinAfrica You have to come to Kenya, it's beautiful 😍. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

    • @fayzalv
      @fayzalv Рік тому +1

      I was born in Nairobi and haven’t come back now in 30 years. I had booked 10 months prior to May 2020 a month before for a month long safari all over Kenya and a month before me getting there the world locked down😞.
      I’m a nature photographer as well.

  • @maphirimutshutshu2128
    @maphirimutshutshu2128 Рік тому +1

    Tim😢, this is something else 😢😢😢😢

  • @levismith7444
    @levismith7444 Рік тому

    Awesome video! I wonder if self driving will eventually be an option once the wildlife begins to acclimate over time

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      I guess it depends on the business model they go after. I think at this point they are probably pushing harder to pursue a Botswana style high yield revenue model, but I am just guessing.

  • @robertharold2503
    @robertharold2503 Рік тому

    Nice work

  • @johnofdebar4071
    @johnofdebar4071 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing.
    Gorongosa is very high on my bucket list.
    Did you go to Zinave?

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  6 місяців тому

      Unfortunately not, I was meant to go just after this to film a leopard relocation, and they just never got back to me. Unfortunately they called as I got back into SA.

  • @mitchellanddonnabrooke2177
    @mitchellanddonnabrooke2177 Рік тому

    👌

  • @michaelroldao9900
    @michaelroldao9900 11 місяців тому

    I was there at the same time as you

  • @lukeperrings8380
    @lukeperrings8380 Рік тому

    Hi Tim if you don't mind me asking have you got sponsors getting you through financially? Really appreciate you and what you doing. Let me know 😊

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Hi Luke, I have some product sponsors, but otherwise no. All just a big very expensive self financed passion project!

  • @JohandeBeer-eo7sl
    @JohandeBeer-eo7sl Рік тому +1

    Is this the only herd of elephants left in the whole park?

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      No there are a few herds, the website says it is up to 800, from a population of 200 that survived the war.

  • @andredejager484
    @andredejager484 Рік тому

    Great video. Just one concern, if you got large predators in the park
    surely they should have introduced hyena and jackal already .It's an imbalance in nature .

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому +1

      They have since i was there! I think there was so much that needed to be reintroduced that it would be impossible to do it all at once. The Lions never went extinct, so i guess they are trying to restore the balance around them.

  • @RafikMutafo-uu8os
    @RafikMutafo-uu8os Рік тому

    My home

  • @debbiemaloyd1165
    @debbiemaloyd1165 Рік тому

    Those poor Ellies

  • @jacobussteyn7062
    @jacobussteyn7062 Рік тому

    There's no big tuskers between those ellies they must have witnessed their dad's being shot that's why they are traumatized 😢😢😢😢

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Yeah I would imagine the bulls were targeted in particular! 😢

  • @mandlampanza283
    @mandlampanza283 Рік тому

    Nice video however the music is too loud over the voice over

    • @LostinAfrica
      @LostinAfrica  Рік тому

      Apologies, getting audio balances right is tricky and all about finding the sweet spot. One of many things we try make improvements to each and every episode!