Amazing Botswana - Midlife Escape Episode 2

Join us in Part 2 of Midlife Escape where we explore Moremi and have the most amazing wildlife sightings.
Heath, my brother also joins Elmarie and I in Moremi game reserve for his first true overland bush trip.

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  • @roamingyak
    @roamingyak Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Bruce, keep them coming!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Will try to do so. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @roamingyak

    @roamingyak

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce Your welcome. I know how hard these are too put together :)

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@roamingyak but you are a natural and an excellent story teller

  • @roamingyak

    @roamingyak

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce Thanks mate :-)

  • @zachariahkwada9988
    @zachariahkwada9988 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bruce for showing the world the magnificient wonder that is Botswana ❤🇧🇼❤

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting. We are truly very lucky to have such a beautiful diversity in Southern Africa. So much to see and do. Take care and thank you again for watching and commenting.

  • @graham6137
    @graham6137 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Bruce. Getting very excited about our Bots trip in Aug/Sept 2023!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Graham. Be assured where ever you go it's going to be an awesome adventure. Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

  • @AidanRIR
    @AidanRIR Жыл бұрын

    Great episode Bruce! Thanks for sharing your adventures - really enjoy them and look forward to the next one Go well! 🤟

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Aidan. Great to hear from you again. Thanks for watching and commenting again.

  • @AwieFourie
    @AwieFourie Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Episode as always Bruce.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Awie. thanks so much mate and thank you for the support.

  • @karanjhajj508
    @karanjhajj508 Жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic video Bruce. For those of us stuck in the cold northern hemisphere over winter, hearing the sounds of the animals and birds uninterrupted is like therapy. Thank you

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Karan. I am very glad to hear that and will try and improve on those sounds even more in future. Thank you for watching and for the feedback. Really appreciated.

  • @malcolmhoal5950
    @malcolmhoal5950 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Good to meet you at 3rd bridge. This brought back wonderful memories of our Moremi trip

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Malcolm. Great to meet you too. Did you see your vehicle had a staring role? :) Thank you for watching and commenting. I’m very glad you enjoyed it.

  • @malcolmhoal5950

    @malcolmhoal5950

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce yes I did, thanks for the inclusion. Kermit was in its element in Moremi. Made all the water crossings and assisting others (Land Rover driver, due to operator error) in getting out of difficult situations🤣🤣

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Also glad you were the first vehicle over the new 3rd bridge

  • @keithmatthias4348
    @keithmatthias4348 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Bruce. And you must be congratulated on your Chasing Smiles initiative. Pity the tour operators don’t seem to contribute much other than frustration for everyone else.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Keith. Thanks very much. Yes I think that something needs to be done about these guys and the bad discipline as it will destroy the area eventually. Thank you so much for watching and commenting

  • @AndrewSenior
    @AndrewSenior Жыл бұрын

    Nice one, Bruce! Jeez! Lekker lion experiences! Thanks for sharing your good spirit with us 👏👍

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Andrew. Yes we were very lucky and it was the best sighting of lion I have ever had that's for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @juannel9763
    @juannel9763 Жыл бұрын

    Great adventure full of spectacular sightings and amazing footage.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Juan. We were very lucky. There was so much to see its actually difficult to capture it all. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @StephenFogarty2023
    @StephenFogarty2023 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant video. Thanks Bruce. 👍

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stephen. Very happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for the support mate

  • @grahamrobertson8254
    @grahamrobertson8254 Жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely brilliant! Very well done. Thank you

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Graham. So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the support and taking the time to comment. 👍

  • @adventureswithtogs
    @adventureswithtogs Жыл бұрын

    Great episode really enjoyed that!!👌🏽👌🏽

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Tyronne and thanks for watching bud

  • @2WheelsChannel
    @2WheelsChannel Жыл бұрын

    “I hope you got that” 😂 priceless 👌

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @coadyg
    @coadyg Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video Bruce pitty about the ethics of some campers don't know why they visit these places if they can't respect them.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It makes absolutely no sense to me. Thanks so much for watching again Garry.

  • @maxlodewyk_na
    @maxlodewyk_na Жыл бұрын

    I love how your brother’s setup is so simple and just shows that I don’t need to have a fully kitted vehicle to be able to go out there.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly Max. All the stuff we modify and carry is mostly nice to have. Just get out there and enjoy. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @kenjoel3986
    @kenjoel3986 Жыл бұрын

    Another smashing episode, its absolutely great the way you interact with your audience. Look forward to the episode.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ken. I am so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for the support and feedback. Its truly appreciated.

  • @jackp6397
    @jackp6397 Жыл бұрын

    Loving all the episodes. Sitting here in the cold UK and missing home

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Jack and thank you for watching. You will have to come visit.

  • @dianek1220
    @dianek1220 Жыл бұрын

    Great one Bruce 👌

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks very much Diane and thank you for watching and commenting. Appreciate the support a lot.

  • @revothomas9343
    @revothomas9343 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bruce for keeping us in the diaspora entertained and taking us home a little bit.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a pleasure Revonia and thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @briansa
    @briansa Жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thanks very much Bruce. Each one gets better, the wildlife in this one was great and the videography really good.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for watching and commenting again Brian. I am trying to improve all the time so glad you seeing it.

  • @owenkalulubanda4713
    @owenkalulubanda4713 Жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic video. Thanks Bruce

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Owen. Appreciate that. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @MichielBrandOUTofDOORS
    @MichielBrandOUTofDOORS Жыл бұрын

    This was the best Moremi view ever in my recollection. Congratulations. Your best ever production. (so far) I'm looking fwd to your following Midlife excursion(s)!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow that’s a massive compliment thank you Michiel. I am trying to learn and improve all the time. Will hopefully get the next one out before Christmas. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @charlesthomas2237
    @charlesthomas2237Ай бұрын

    I’m a little late to the party as I have just come across your channel but I am loving every minute of it! Coming to you from Virginia, USA and appreciate all the sights, sounds and tips! Who needs Netflix when you have Bruce! Cheers and many thanks.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Charles. As they say, better late than never but jokes aside, thank you for the awesome message and I’m so glad to hear you enjoying it. Thank you for watching.

  • @grahamrobertson8254
    @grahamrobertson8254 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the next episode now!!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you bud. Footage is all sorted now I have to put it together Thanks for the comments Graham

  • @davidodonoghue36
    @davidodonoghue36 Жыл бұрын

    i think we need a new series called overlanding with heath 😂, definitely my kinda style 😂

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @thabisosibanda6654
    @thabisosibanda6654 Жыл бұрын

    What an adventure Bruce.!! Thank u for "chasing smiles😁". Great wildlife and bird sightings. The Mighty cat 'Lion'🦁 really gets some respect in the wild 😜 kkk. Tx funny how u felt a little safe with ur spade will river crossing kkk Dude the Crocodiles would have made a meal out of u 😂 but none the less twaz 👌 an epic adventure Bruce. Waiting for episode 3!!!!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting. Your reaction is exactly what I’m hoping for thank you

  • @nqumthemba
    @nqumthemba Жыл бұрын

    Brucy , your brothers camping vehicle takes the enxiety away from Newbies its so pleasantly easy.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s nice to have all the gear and Lekka stuff but you don’t need it so don’t let that hold you back from getting out there. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @murraysulter1823
    @murraysulter1823 Жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow! An amazing video! The footage as well as the editing is amazing. The perfect blend of animals scenery and talking. Personally I would enjoy to see more of the actual camp life and the vehicle/trailer etc but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea and it is harder to film that. All in all a fantastic episode well done Bruce!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks so much Murray.Thats a good point and will try do more of that in the next episode so watch this space. Thank you for your ongoing support mate. Its truly appreciated

  • @wbrianna27
    @wbrianna27 Жыл бұрын

    As always bloody great Bruce! Hurry with the next episode please

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    haha thanks very much. Very happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting again. These sorts of comments are really motivating. Thank you

  • @antoniotendeiro2631
    @antoniotendeiro2631 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing 👍

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Antonio and thank you for watching

  • @manganim197
    @manganim197 Жыл бұрын

    You two gentlemen have rewrites and set up the highest standards of Southern African Safari and teach us wildlife that will be hard to be broken.you two are really perfect for the wildlife Africa.im so proud that you are from within us.big up.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Mash that is very kind of you to say. Thank you for the support and for taking the time to comment.

  • @mavicshow
    @mavicshow Жыл бұрын

    the video is so cool It's amazing. good to see .

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @Heathturn
    @Heathturn Жыл бұрын

    Good job boet - thanks for the adventure..

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to you too boet.

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 Жыл бұрын

    Thank goodness for the Snorkel re River Crossing !!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha Thank you for watching and commenting Peter.

  • @vindieter
    @vindieter Жыл бұрын

    Awesome episode Bruce. Thanks for the great content

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    You welcome and thank you very much for watching and commenting. Don’t laugh to hard at me when you see my mistake in the next episode 😂

  • @vindieter

    @vindieter

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce Can’t wait. Your content really good. Keep it up!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vindieter thanks so much mate. Hopefully improving all the time. Thank you for the support and taking the time to comment

  • @shaunmoller2997
    @shaunmoller2997 Жыл бұрын

    Bruce the night and early morning nature sounds wow out of this world yes water crossings be careful and now your surroundings, animal sightings drone footage as always epic, and last but least jip die nuwe Defender Bruce is n puik 4x4 voertuig instaat tot alles

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed it Shaun. Thanks for watching and commenting again.

  • @LandRoverDS2020
    @LandRoverDS2020 Жыл бұрын

    Again thanks Bruce. Your brother and his Discovery for the win. If you can increase the volume when you speak off camera that would help.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Andrew. Thank you for the feedback. As I am learning more I am seeing so many things wrong so hopefully ion the next episode I will correct those. I also purchased a new desk professional type mic which I need to learn and set. Will get it right so dont give up on the channel please. :) Thanks for watching again and thank you for taking the time to give me some feedback. It always helps.

  • @LandRoverDS2020

    @LandRoverDS2020

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce No worries Bruce. Detail videos of lion kills is fantastic, they certainly didn't show that kind of detail when I was watching wild kingdom on tv as a little kid. Thanks,looking forward to the next episode. Cheers

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LandRoverDS2020 it’s a little gruesome but I feel we were very lucky to see it and to be able to share it. Thanks again for the support

  • @philiplogue2344
    @philiplogue2344 Жыл бұрын

    Another smashing set of videos Bruce. Thank you so much for sharing them. I am sitting in the very chilly UK watching this video and marvelling at the wildfire and the scenery. So entertaining and informative. Thanks again.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    ThNks very much Philip. Very happy you enjoyed them. The finale will be coming soon. Busy with it now. If it makes you feel any better it is already about 22 deg Celsius here and it’s only 7:30am 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting again. True lot appreciated

  • @Paul-RSA
    @Paul-RSA Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Paul. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @tebbokem
    @tebbokem Жыл бұрын

    Because of you I can see the beauty of Botwana. The video makes me feel warm watching it from cold middle Europe at this point in time,Thanks a lot for your magnificent job.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s my pleasure Tebbo and thank you for watching and commenting. Keep warm and all the best

  • @tafadzwamabuto7890
    @tafadzwamabuto7890 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy

  • @ianmansfield9654
    @ianmansfield9654 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce, those shots of the birds were fantastic not to mention the sunsets……great. Although maybe a little more moist on the inside, but very sure that the OD 130 would have walked that water crossing, especially with the longer wheelbase and the flat Defender nose 😂🤟

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha we will need to debate that around the campfire sometime 😂 I’m really enjoying the photography and attempt at filmmaking so very happy I upgraded the camera. I have so many great pictures too but not sure how and if they should be used in the videos? Please let me know what you think. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @ianmansfield9654

    @ianmansfield9654

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idea Bruce 👍,

  • @TheSafariExpert
    @TheSafariExpert Жыл бұрын

    Lekker, Bruce! Looks like you had a ball…

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It was brilliant thank you. Hope you are well too and looking forward to your next episode. We still need to come for Selome photography lessons so saving up and will contact you next year. Thank you for watching and commenting mate.

  • @gahulse1
    @gahulse1 Жыл бұрын

    Bruce, Just come across your channel, Fantastic brings back memories of traveling the same areas in the 1980's. Happy traveling and look forward to following more of your trips.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Gavin and I am very happy you found the channel and enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @leondevries7503
    @leondevries7503 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode Bruce. So wonderful to see what Botswana offers. Really jealous!!! Great job, again!!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Leon. Appreciate the feedback and comment mate. Thank you for watching and commenting again .

  • @tembancube7998
    @tembancube7998 Жыл бұрын

    Man you're lucky to be driving through the African bush in the hot sun. Right now we're freezing our socks off in cold England with just the pub as a social hub.Catch you on your next video after Natha on your way down South. I've now joined the squad on the " fifth floor " birthday greetings 🇧🇼 🇿🇼

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Temba. Thanks very much mate. If it makes you feel better I did get a bit sunburnt 😂😂 Take care and thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @leagosebina9029
    @leagosebina9029 Жыл бұрын

    This was really engaging and I'm inspired I need to do this. Hope to meet you Bruce. I'm here Gaborone Botswana. Kudos

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Leago. You should and must do it. I think we need to organise a get together in Bots next. I have an idea so watch my social media next year. Would be good to meet you too. Thank you for your support and comment Leago.

  • @markwinter7511
    @markwinter7511 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely footage Bruce and very nicely put together. I'm busy with a cruiser 105 job and this was inspirational indeed.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mark. A 105 is a beast. What are you doing to it? Thank you so much for the comment and support.

  • @markwinter7511

    @markwinter7511

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce I replaced the original engine with a " multivalve" hd ft turbo diesel but apart from that will keep it simple and functional and just cant wait to get some of these places.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markwinter7511 awesome. Good luck with it and hope you get it done soon 👍

  • @bothwellnyamhondera948
    @bothwellnyamhondera948 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce. Thank you for sharing with us your wild adventures. I enjoy every episode coz I love nature and the great outdoors as well. I have a question I'd like to ask: When you have a roof tent and you decide to use your vehicle to go to the ablution block at night, do you drive there with roof tent pitched or what?

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a pleasure. Most of the time it’s better to go to the ablution block before setting up. A lot will also depend on where you are what tent you have etc If it’s a middle of the night quick bathroom break then use a tree around the campsite. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @robertharold2503
    @robertharold2503 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Had to be pretty intense having those lions near your camp!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert. That's the weird thing about it, I dont find it tense at all. I think it's because I always have an escape plan and generally we always know exactly where they are. If you had seen the first Beautiful Zimbabwe episode where we were at Chitake in Mana pools surrounded by a pride of 22 lions, that was a bit more intense :) :) Thanks very much for watching and commenting.

  • @TheOverlandLegend
    @TheOverlandLegend Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Bruce. That “wild” life in Moremi is just amazing. I recognized that water crossing with the little island and 2 lines that you guys were walking. I have some old footage going through there, also took the left option. Keep up the great work 👏

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s definitely the safer option I think. Thanks very much for watching mate.

  • @JohnLinwoodUK
    @JohnLinwoodUK Жыл бұрын

    Bruce, another great video. One request, less music and more sounds of the bush please

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi John. Yes I agree fully but I have a confession to make. Most of the time that I use music is because I am trying to cover up talking, engine sounds, coughing or just general other "unnatural" noise during filming. If I could figure out how to cover all of that up without music it would actually help so much as its a battle to find the right music without copyright restrictions. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to make a suggestion. I agree 100%.

  • @paulredelinghuys7301
    @paulredelinghuys7301 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce. I really liked your video. Well done and thanks for all the good advice. I also tow a Companion and thought it wise to replace my 10y old Monroe's shocks, before leaving for Mabuasehube, with brand new Tough Dogs. Very disappointing to say they couldn't even get me to Mabua, they both failed. On my return, I took them to my Conqueror branch in Zambezi in Pretoria and they replaced it with Monroe's again. We did a Moremi trip now in July without any issues. Tough Dogs are not so tough after all. With what did they replace yours? Cant wait for your next videos.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul. Thanks so much for watching mate. Yes the shocks failing was very disappointing. I was told that there was a bad batch. Not sure why they didn’t issue a recall then. Anyway. Mine where replaced under warranty due to the van being brand new. Thanks again for the support and taking the time to comment. It’s really appreciated thank you

  • @Shamrock267
    @Shamrock267 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce great series so far. Looking forward to the next episode. How do you manage to get such clear sounds of the animals. Do you leave a mic close to them while you film. Great channel .

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much mark. I use a rode Go II mic connected to the camera. Just lucky I think 😂 as I’m not sure. Thank you very much for the complement and support. Finale is busy loading now. Something totally different. Hope you enjoy that also.

  • @furiousdoe7779
    @furiousdoe7779 Жыл бұрын

    fantastic your brother …. low budget camping … although i would be sleeping in my hilleberg tent

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    I know how awesome is that. He proved that you don’t need all the stuff that most believe are minimum requirements Thank you for your comment and for watching

  • @reagilekatlholo7303
    @reagilekatlholo7303 Жыл бұрын

    Awsome video Bruce.Just wanted to say be careful when stoping at 2nd bridge.I saw a lion at 2nd bridge in April of this year

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes you have to be careful everywhere in the bush. It’s so easy to become complacent Thank you very much for watching and commenting Reagile

  • @TawandaKanengoni
    @TawandaKanengoni Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bruce always great traveling with you through your videos and #chasingsmiles This was totally wild I dont know if im brave enough to fall asleep peacefully knowing there is a lion a few meters away

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    hahaha the Lions are ok its the humans that you have to worry about :) Thank you so much for watching and commenting Tawanda. (and for making me laugh this morning)

  • @TawandaKanengoni

    @TawandaKanengoni

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce Humans dont know how to respect nature. Happy to give you a good laugh. l

  • @a-jay1203
    @a-jay1203 Жыл бұрын

    7:06 amazing drone shots, probably one of the best shots on the channel thus far 👏🏽

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. Very happy you liked it. I have some more coming up in Ep.3 which I am hoping you will enjoy. Thank you for commenting and watching

  • @mikevanrensburg8209
    @mikevanrensburg8209 Жыл бұрын

    what was the Bateleur Eagle up to. I have never seen that action before?

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it was its mating dance although we didn't see the female. I filmed that with a 600mm lens from a long way away, so im sorry it was not so stable. Thanks for watching and commenting Mike.

  • @projectpascall8858
    @projectpascall8858 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you man though virtually. Thumbs up. Whats for xmas sir?

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching again. I am hoping to get the final Midlife escape episode out before Christmas then I will be working on the latest Zim video which I am really excited to do. Hope you are well and thank you for watching and commenting as always mate

  • @projectpascall8858

    @projectpascall8858

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce I’m doing fine sir 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙃

  • @blackbirdxx4613
    @blackbirdxx4613 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic stuff Bruce.... Why no fishing

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much. I actually need to buy some fishing gear. For the May trip to Zim I will definitely try and feed the fish.....I mean catch some fish :) Thanks very much for watching

  • @sallymassonphotography2013
    @sallymassonphotography2013 Жыл бұрын

    wow Bruce incredible footage, thats for sharing the page! Precious wildlife. Some go great lengths to get the "shot", Ive seen it with my own eyes ( not so much time for the wildlife these days) , so destructive, you show clear respect to your surroundings. How long did you keep the D240 for and did you have many issues, ive seen some scary stories on the Defender pages, loving mine so far :)

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Sally. I did almost 50k Kms with it and to be honest I would still have it but I just wanted a little more power for towing. The new one is exactly the same just with the D300 motor. I had no problems at all. Remember on forums and on the net you will only read negative and hardly any positive. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @sallymassonphotography2013

    @sallymassonphotography2013

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce Really appreciate that, I was filled with dread at some of the comments, took a long time for the Defender dream to come true, 3 x discoveries over 20 years, we have kept the Disco 3, nearly 200k miles on the clock :) looking forward to watching your channel!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a pleasure. Mine has done a lot of very hard Kms while overlanding (I’m guessing at least 30 to 35k) and I didn’t have so much as a rattle. Also you did 200k Km’s in a D3 and have you seen how much negativity there is about them to? I also owned one and 2x D4’s and a D5 and nothing but happy miles. Ignore the negativity and just enjoy and get to know how to overcome the quirks that people complain about. They are truly fantastic vehicles in pretty much all conditions you can throw at them (within reason obviously) Anyway I hope you enjoy the channel and thank you again for commenting. Al the best

  • @sallymassonphotography2013

    @sallymassonphotography2013

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce Thanks Bruce, think I needed to hear that! Happy Travels!

  • @kagishomashiloane3630
    @kagishomashiloane3630 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done on another video Bruce. I see your brother is joining you on the trips now. Well done sir and hope you enjoy many more explorations. One question. Did your brother do any suspension mods on the Landie to fit those beautiful wheels? Regards. Kagisho

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kagisho. There is no plan for him to join on all the trips but he may or may not do a few more with us in future. His wife and daughters are also very keen so will make it work sometime. There are no suspension mods to his vehicle at all but if you wanted to its a very cheap and easy mod on the lands. Look up Johnson Rods on google to see how. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @kagishomashiloane2975

    @kagishomashiloane2975

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce No problem at all. I think simplicity is the greatest sophistication. I like his setup and yours. I am also waiting for Ed's 100 rebuild. Chris mentioned there is something nice brewing. Can't wait for your new episodes.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kagishomashiloane2975 who is Chris? Not sure what you mean? Yes shame, Ed has had some bad luck but he will sort it. Both those cruisers are beasts. Thank you again

  • @kagishomashiloane3630

    @kagishomashiloane3630

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce I almost met you in person. You drove past my residence in Lonehill. Tried waving but I suppose you didn't see me at the boom gate.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kagishomashiloane3630 oh shucks I didn’t. Which boom was this..?

  • @TheMartijn1972
    @TheMartijn1972 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce! Watching from The Netherlands and enjoying big time. Can you tell me what rim and tires you run? Thank you and safe travels.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I have friends in Netherlands, love it there. On my D240 I used Compromotive 18 inch wheels with maxxis tyres. On my D300 I am using the standard 20inch wheels and I have not had any issues. I’ve just got back from another amazing trip to Zimbabwe’s most northerly point next to the Zambezi. Thank you so much for the support and for commenting

  • @TheMartijn1972

    @TheMartijn1972

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@OverlandingwithBruce Thank you!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @damianmcdonagh7908
    @damianmcdonagh7908 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce, Just wondering what was your favourite campsite ? I did a two week self drive camping safari in Namibia in October and I'm thinking Botswana next year or so.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    I think on this trip 3rd bridge for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting and have a great trip

  • @svein-haraldribland8559
    @svein-haraldribland8559 Жыл бұрын

    Great videos! Very interesting to look at as I have owned Discovery 4 and 5 and now have a 2020 D240 Defender like you. I live in Norway, but have actually driven the Disco 5 in Namibia via Land Rover Adventure tours. we plan to drive in Botswana now with the new Defender. Do you find the new Defender quite a bit better than the Disco 5 when it comes to off-roading? I feel it is much better built. My Disco 5 fell apart for nothing, the build quality just was not there. I also think the air suspension are better on the Defender.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Stein-Harald. We did find or experience any problems with the D5 as it went everywhere the Defender went and we didn’t notice any differences in ability or performance. You will see in the next video more off roading also. I do much prefer the New Defender obviously and it has a lot of little things that make it better but for this type of travel both will be perfectly fine. We don’t really do the hardcore stuff. Thank you for watch and commenting and enjoy your trip to Botswana and please let me know how it goes

  • @vindieter

    @vindieter

    Жыл бұрын

    Overlanding and off-roading sometimes misconstrued?

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vindieter true and then you get off the tar, or off track, remote travel or whatever. Name it what you like and just get out there and explore and forget about the title

  • @vindieter

    @vindieter

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OverlandingwithBruce Exactly!

  • @robertfrost4433
    @robertfrost4433 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce, I absolutely love your videos, but if you could keep the music lower in the mix. It seems it’s about 5 or 10 db above your narrative. Personally I’d rather not have the music, but your narrative or ambiance. Thanks.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert. Thanks so much mate. To be honest the colour and sound levels is a constant struggle. I am far from professional so often when I film there is other "unnatural" noises, like the car, a camera clicking, the EGR clicking, people driving past, and worst of all the lens I have makes a noise when it focuses which I only discovered when editing this video. Will have to try use it in manual mode next time. So in all honesty I use the music to try and cover up a lot of that. I do try and keep it to a minimum though. The good news is I will be upgrading the mic's and have ordered some speakers for the "studio/office", so hopefully there will be an improvement. Im learning daily. Thank you so much for watching and thank you especially for the honest feedback. It always helps.

  • @robertfrost4433

    @robertfrost4433

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bruce, again, keep up the great work.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertfrost4433 thank you

  • @ryanrautenbach5649
    @ryanrautenbach5649 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce, what time of year is this? We’re going in April and are unsure about how wet it’ll get.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ryan. This was in August. The cut lines around the pans (Kukonje) you will have to be careful in summer after rains but the further you get from the pans the cut lines will actually improve if they are wet.

  • @ryanrautenbach5649

    @ryanrautenbach5649

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank a million!

  • @OverlandingwithBruce

    @OverlandingwithBruce

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ryanrautenbach5649 you are welcome any time mate 👍