SOUTH AFRICA LIFE CHANGING SAFARI | THE PERKINS
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The vlog is finally here guy 😭🙌🏽 Be prepared with some snacks lol this is going to be the longest vlog we have ever uploaded-almost an hour long!! I can’t express enough how cleansing and rejuvenating this trip was to my mind, body and soul. It feels like a true blessing to have been able to experience something like this. It was always a dream of mine to do this. Now I have-and I brought you guys along for the ride ❤️
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Where We Stayed
Singita Boulders | Sabi Sand Central, Kruger
Field Guide - Sipho Night Sibuyi
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Singita Sweni | Kruger Park Central, Kruger
Field Guide - Brian Rode
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We booked the trip with the amazing tour company
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CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS CAMERA WORK. I feel like I’m watching a National Geographic documentary with snippets of my favorite people how amazing
@safia6899
5 жыл бұрын
Gaby Fuentes20 so true I felt the same way!!! The Perkins : I never comment on videos but this one I had to!!!! This video has been the best I have seen from all my influencers so far ! I am so happy you got the opportunity to live your dream vacation - you two looked so happy and I wish you the best ! You so deserve it 😘
Is it just me or do Desi and Steven seem more in love than ever? I get such a warm fuzzy feeling when I see the way they look at each other 😫 so wholesome and heartwarming ❤️
Please don’t call me crazy!! But I’m very intuitive, and I feel this trip will bring you motherhood. This is the kind of happiness God, life or the Universe were waiting for you to experience before giving you the chance to experience other kind of happiness. (Hope you see my comment, if not) I still wish both be best!!!!
@ankebicombrinck3555
5 жыл бұрын
I literally had the same feeling!
@bobbiemarie5866
5 жыл бұрын
I did too!!!!
@Elmarr90
5 жыл бұрын
awww this is such a freaking sweet message!
@zizibel8488
5 жыл бұрын
Me 2 !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ the same feeling!
@amandasides2024
5 жыл бұрын
Sophia Sabbagh I thought the same thing!!
Desi.... the ELEPHANTS WERE FOLLOWING YOU THE WHOLE TIME!......that’s good luck.....this year will be amazing for you....mark my words....
@yeseniagarcia1868
5 жыл бұрын
Awwwww 👨👩👧👦 I really do hope so!!!!
@danitapaner4454
4 жыл бұрын
Omg look at her now!
@Xndgx
4 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy 🥺😭
@emilycepeda8903
4 жыл бұрын
@@Xndgx she's pregnant now wow
@alonaalexanderr5907
4 жыл бұрын
this aged well
As a South African I’m so grateful you got to experience the beauty and culture our country has to offer ❤️ thank you for using your platform to show people the truths of the vibrancy, love and joy we share! You’ll never ever forget this trip! Love you so much! Thank you!
Omg this was amazing. Steven you win husband of the year for this in my book. I wanted to cry for desi. Unbelievably perfect vacation
But why did I cry a whole month of tears.... what am I gonna do now when my period arrives, I'm ALL OUT!!!😭😭😭😭
Desi saying ''hi little guy'' to a 2000lb elephant is like my mom trying to make me feel better after gaining weight and looking a lil round during the holidays 😭😭😭
“She smiles and she cries and it’s beautiful.” I’m crying 💕💕💕
2 minutes in and I'm already crying lol What an incredible experience!! So happy you guys got to do this!
@cocor3466
5 жыл бұрын
Dammit me too * Ugly Cries *
@qponingwithkimm2566
5 жыл бұрын
Agree 😖
I have never been more mesmerized or taken aback by a youtube creators video. I don't think you could have captured South Africa any better than you did. Thank you so much for sharing this truly magical place and your adventure, I felt like I was there.
@LifeofWebmaster
4 жыл бұрын
Truly agree
All u could say is GOD is perfection and that's the reason i had tears in my eyes.
Crying happy tears at your happy tears
@VS-ss7ez
5 жыл бұрын
Omg same!!! I am so happy for them!!!
@AnaHernandez-cw2xl
5 жыл бұрын
Same here!! 😭😭😭
Giving National Geographic a run for their money lol
It makes me kinda mad that James Charles video of baking a cake is trending and this isn’t. This is so beautiful and unique genuine content. This should be trending omg lol
Watched this over 5 times and each time I see something new. Thank you for show casing South Africa in a beautiful light. Indeed best gift ever ❤️❤️❤️
I love traveling in your perception! The videos are incredibly good. Congratulations on recording all those unforgettable moments. A kiss from Brazil. ❤️
Desi and Steven thank you for including us into your lives. I have learned so much from you these past years. I always cry like a baby watching your vlogs because I feel like I am a part of your journey and your successes. I look forward to investing more of my time and money into anything you create because I know you give 110%. You are motivating, so inspiring, and I honestly consider you family in my head. I know I am not alone when I see you have the same thoughts and feelings. You are a force and I am honored to witness your growth daily. Sven, you are a REAL ONE! Your relationship is so beautiful I wish you both nothing but blessing! Until next vlog my lil fuego chicken!
@ACoupleThingsNetwork
5 жыл бұрын
Pia Holler no they’d still have it. We are only the audience, but her hard work and dedication is what got her where she is.
@seriferuzgar1819
5 жыл бұрын
That’s really pityful, you should work hard yourself to do such stuff, not enjoy other ppl doing it 🤦🏻♀️
@ACoupleThingsNetwork
5 жыл бұрын
Serife Ruzgar It’s really pitiful of you to ASSUME my life based on a positive comment. YOU AND I DO NOT KNOW ONE ANOTHER. GOODBYE. TAKE YOUR NEGATIVITY ELSEWHERE.
I've been to Africa too, and seeing animals in the wild fills you up with love sooooo much, you want to save them all from poachers, hunters, slaughterhouses. There's just so much love, peace and innocence about them. All the animals. All. That's why I'm stopped eating them
@Samsam-vq4se
5 жыл бұрын
you've been to the entire continent? great. we have 54 countries and each of them are insanely different and have their own unique beauty. you've got to be more specific than that.
@melokebeni2784
5 жыл бұрын
My thing is...Africa isn't a country babes... If you had respect for the place you would name the specific country you went to
@lizzichi86
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. If you love animals then please don't eat them.
@livinginafrica2866
2 жыл бұрын
I am from South Africa. Lived here all my life. Seen more wild animals than you can every dream. Been on game drives hundreds of times. Believe me. I have more respect for animal than most. I eat animals and you should too.
@livinginafrica2866
2 жыл бұрын
I am from South Africa. Lived here all my life. Seen more wild animals than you can every dream. Been on game drives hundreds of times. Believe me. I have more respect for animal than most. I eat animals and you should too.
I discovered your channel this weekend and have literally been binge watching. I live in Cape Town, South Africa and my childhood house was in Simon’s Town, which is where boulders beach is. Your reactions to the safari and boulders made me realize how I take for granted my home sometimes. I’m glad you enjoyed South Africa, it’s an amazing place, hope you can come back again one day and bring your little Perkins produce to see the baby elephants and penguins. On a side note, thank you so much for sharing you infertility journey. I have also been struggling with infertility for 3 years now and your video series have been so informative and inspiring.
When Desi gets emotional, I get emotional. 😭 halfway through the video, and I’ve loved every second so far!
This footage is breathtaking!! You’re radiating happiness this whole video!! Africa is also a dream of mine and I was so excited to see this vlog!! Absolutely incredible!!
“We took the morning to be lazy and spend some time together.” Morning sex! 😂😂😂
I’m South African🙋🏻♀️🇿🇦 and it was so beautiful watching you enjoy and showcase our country!💖💖 this was so honest and pure🌸💓
I’m so happy for you!!! Seeing you this happy for your dream trip had me feeling some type of way🥰 you worked so hard for your dreams to come true, and it’s showing doll. Now there’s one dream left, and I’ve helped you pray for this one....🤰🏽🙏🏻
@adayofkate
5 жыл бұрын
Mrs. Cardenas this 100% ☝🏼🙏🏼
@Pinkybby88
5 жыл бұрын
We're all praying for you Desi and Steven! 🙏
@mrs.cardenas3178
5 жыл бұрын
Pinkybby88 The more the better, I don’t remember the verse in the Bible but it says Where there’s 2 or 3 in my name, in there. But imma search it and come back. Don’t wanna put something incorrect 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Mathew 18:20
AMAZING! 😍 Shoutout to the safari travel for asking everyone to care more about our planet! ✨💕
Watched this without taking any breaks that’s how good it was😭😭 Love from South Africa❤️
I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭 this is so beautiful and pure! Ahhh the herd of elephants are adorable and put the biggest smile on my face. I was just in Thailand and saw elephants there for the first time in my life and it was the best experience of my life. I can imagine how incredible this trip was for you two! Thank you for sharing your travels with us 🥰 Y’all captured South Africa beautifully!
@rochellekarinjohnson
5 жыл бұрын
the way they treat elephants in thailand is disgusting. please reconsider supporting people who chain and abuse elephants.
When Desi snatched off her hair cap to be camera ready..........I felt that
I couldn't stop smiling while watching this. Thanks for sharing this incredible experience!
This is the real BTS of "The Lion King" lol. This looks so surreal. I would cry to if i saw an 🐘 they're just too precious.
The way Steve looks at Desi when she’s talking about how happy she is!!! My heart is so full
You should sell the animal portraits & the proceeds can go back to the animals ❤️🐘🦒
@Mariana-ql7tx
5 жыл бұрын
Daisy I would support for sure!
@morgancirbo3944
5 жыл бұрын
Such a good idea!!!
Ok well, after watching this i dont wanna watch any other YT video. Nothing can top this vlog, well maybe when you adopt Elefante. Thank you Desi and Steven for sharing this amazing experience with us, every single second of this video was simply amazing. 💜
This was amazing, I grew up in Kenya for 11 years of my life and going on safaris and camping in wildlife were things my family and I did on the weekends! I WISH I had the gear to capture some of the incredible once in a lifetime moments back then, but since I've moved back to the US watching this just made me fell like I was back at home. Desi could not have explained it better, being in an environment so simple makes all of the clutter and buildup in your life seem so small. If anyone has the opportunity to travel I wouldn't recommend Africa enough, its like no other continent on earth and you leave with FAR more than just pictures. This was beautiful, you guys did an AMAZING job putting it together!
The camera quality gives me the chills!! But I’m sure it makes NO justice on the beautiful animals... I cried , I laughed, and you guys made me dream bigger 💕💕
Yesss!!! Only a few seconds in and I’m already crying! Love this so much ! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with all of us! You guys are the best!
@renitapaniagua7439
5 жыл бұрын
NLJ09 omg me tooooo! I have goosebumps
Anybody else crying along with Desi cause she and Sven both deserve everything wonderful that's happening for them - AND for the many more wonderful things to come? Probably the most beautiful couple EVER (inside and out). Happy Anniversary you guys. Thanks for sharing your beauty with the world ❤️❤️❤️
Can I Just say how I cried because desi you are one of the most grateful people I have ever seen I love you guys as a couple you guys are Just so humble and that’s what I love about you ♥️you truly have an amazing husband god put you with the right man for sure 🙏♥️
@esmeraldahernandez7842
5 жыл бұрын
Lmakeupbysheaa yuI
You guys are so so lucky to have seen African Wild Dog! They are so rare and so endangered. We went to Kruger Park last year for a family trip as my parents are from SA and saw some Wild Dog; they had not seen wild dog in all their 30 years of going into the bush. My mum cried when we saw them. Much love from New Zealand xx
Tell me why I was crying almost this whole video. Ugh makes me want to take a trip. And to think I am actually South African and have family there and take for granted the beauty... ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING.
@No-sl6ug
5 жыл бұрын
Victoria Journey Your ignorance is showing
@Samsam-vq4se
5 жыл бұрын
no you're not. you're of dutch descent. sick of white colonizers and apartheid making white people claiming south africa. y'all really have some nerve!
@actuallyterry
5 жыл бұрын
Being born in South Africa makes you a South African. Imagine telling someone born in the USA that they aren't American?
52 minutes? Oh yes! 😍
You did my country justice 😭😭😭glad you enjoyed ❤️
@KekeletsoKolisang
4 жыл бұрын
She told the truth. God is amazing... We are fortunate. 🤗💛🇿🇦❤️💚😁
OMG!!!!!! Thx you guys..I could have never done something like this...I cried because I felt your happiness.. I felt like I was there...I paused it to show my husband of 33 years. Thank you sooooo much for sharing. Dios te bendiga. Los amo😘
So I came back from my exam - i finished up the vlog and it is amazing. This is one of my dreams to be brave enough to fly out to SA to see all the amazing animals. My fiancé was watching it with me and he said Thank you because you took us there and we no longer have to go. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 he is cancelled. LOLOL
@katvanwyk9738
5 жыл бұрын
MsCtina nothing scary about coming here!
@msctinax
5 жыл бұрын
Kat van wyk I’m scared to fly on a plane. 😩
@yeseniagarcia1868
5 жыл бұрын
MsCtina LOL omg something my husband would say 🙄🙄
@msctinax
5 жыл бұрын
Yesenia Garcia LOLOL
Idk why but I felt the sadness in my heart when you guys left the safari area . I wasn’t there but smiled the entire way of this video such beauty peace and tranquility in watching these gorgeous animal in their home , these travel vlogs you and Steven make are phenomenal ♥️
BEST. VLOG. EVER!!!! Omg that was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!! I cried so many times with you Desi. It’s precious in every way. Also those elephants LOVED you honey!! You will never forget the way that trip made you FEEL!! God Bless You guys xoxo 😘 ~Miranda 💜
You emotional reaction to the elephants was mine to giraffes the first time I saw them in the wild. This was so beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing your time in beautiful South Africa with us.
Here I am at the gym thinking “ok I’ll watch Desi’s South Africa video while I do some cardio” GIRL YOU RLY GONNA HAVE ME DOING THE ELLIPTICAL FOR AN HOUR BC I WILL
I do badly want to see the pictures you took!!!! You have to display them in your house!
This video is emotionally the most beautiful and satisfying one I’ve seen on KZread so far. Thank you Steven and Desi for sharing your amazing trip to South Africa. I could feel the love for just being alive and for the amazing animal kingdom in Africa. You two are an example of a married soulmate bond. I deeply admire you and wish you both all the live prosperity and happiness throughout your life together. A fan from Suriname 🇸🇷 South America
My beautiful country; I am so glad you guys chose to celebrate such and important event in your life, there.....
I cried the whole freaking video. I have the same obsession and dream but with marine mammals. Whales, sharks,dolphins and to see you making your dream come true through hard work and dedication makes me feel like I can make it happen too.. all I need is to be hopeful,hardworking and always reach for the stars 💖 you guys are amazing
So so glad you guys had your guide talk about how important it is to take care of the planet! It is all of our responsibility to do everything we can to care for this beautiful planet and the beautiful creatures living on it! Living on this earth is all we have and there is no plan B for where we can live. We should all strive to educate ourselves on the negative effects we have on this planet and what we can do to care for it better!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Yours and Steven’s genuine excitement was so heartfelt!!!!
I want to thank you and Steven for bring us along to this amazing beautiful adventure. Seeing all these wild animals in their peaceful environment and all these beautiful people just brought tears to my eyes. There is still good in this world. Thank you!!!!
STOP the lion cub noises 😍🥰 my heart, that is my dream
Incredible! Every hour is golden hour! Dreams come true, every one should be lucky to have a partner who shares your dreams.
I sobbed. Don't ever let this man go. He loves you somethin' fierce. You guys are beautiful.
Awesome footage guys 👍🏼thanks for sharing 🤗 Can I just say I think is awesome how you can see how much Sven loves you is awesome 👏🏼❤️
The way Steven looks at Desi ..... That is Love!!!! Xooxo
No better place to take a wizzz. Love you guys for putting that in the vlog. Such a beautiful trip. You guys are so blessed! x
I literally smiled the entire time I was watching this! ❤️ Thank you for sharing with us.
This is truly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. You two are so blessed and thank you for sharing this experience with us. 💛
Do I have stuff do? Yes BUT am I still going to watch this 53 minute video? YES ❤️
What an amazing experience you both captured ! I’m from South Africa and this is an amazing depiction of what this country has to offer ❤️❤️❤️ lots of love from SA 🇿🇦 xx
Loved this so much! It cleansed my soul just watching. What I loved the most was seeing how much you two love each other
So amazing! Loved watching this you guys
We need to get Steven a metal for finishing this vlog forreal 🥇
What a dream. You don't need to talk, the video says it all. Chances are I'll never get the dream to go to SA so thank you so much for sharing. Just Beautiful. I've never seen videos on TV or anywhere else as good as what you took. AMAZING
@anayscalderon8596
5 жыл бұрын
Everything is possible 🙏🤗
Beautiful...and the way Stephen looks at you when you're happy is really special. Thanks for sharing x
This is absolutely incredible! I felt like I was living my dream thru you 2! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
wooah brunette sven? who's that? don't know him.
Desi's reactions whenever she see the animals is soo cute
So peaceful yet so exciting!! Happy you were so happy! 💛
Literally cried the entire time! thank you for sharing this with us!
Hey Desi and Steven, this is my first time writing a comment on KZread although I watched your videos before and all of them are awesome but this one.. it truly inspired, moved and touched me right in my heart and soul.. the first night me and my boyfriend met (who is also my soul mate and I can't wait to marry him) he called me' ''my little elephant'' (it may not sound cute in English but most definitely does in my language haha) and since then our dream is to visit Africa and see the elephants so seeing this video made me cry the whole time, happy tears of course and I only wish I can one day experience what you guys did. Thank you for capturing the beauty of those animals and also the beauty and kindness of your hearts! Lots of love from Croatia :) P.S. guys could I please get a like so that Desi and Steven can see this and know how thankful I am for this video? :)
Desi & sven when you guys book trips like this do you do all the booking yourselves or work with a travel agents? Love the vlog!!! ❤️
A trip of a lifetime. I was emotional from the beauty through a screen. Thank you for sharing your beautiful trip with us. Blessings!
What a truly incredible experience... thank you guys for taking us along! I felt every single emotion you guys captured 😭 so beautiful
So so happy South Africa was everything you wanted and wished for 💜❤️ come back and visit us again soon! 🇿🇦
THIS IS MY BEAUTIFUL HOME COUNTRY😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@antoinetteanderson9604
5 жыл бұрын
Doesn't it make you feel just so proud! I am living in Malaysia currently and watching this fills me with this need to go back immediately 😭
@kaylanduvenage958
5 жыл бұрын
Antoinette Anderson SO PROUD💖😌
The pure joy and happiness throughout this entire video said it all. Going on a safari is officially on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing this with us 💜
The whole vlog was absolutely breathtaking. I'm so happy that you had this healing andcleansing experience. Thank you for sharing.
Your excitement in the intro 😩💜💜 I started tearing up when you said “my dream” 😭💜 cuz girl. I react the same way when I get excited for something I’ve always wanted, like a giddy little girl 🥰 I’m like two minutes in to the video and it’s already amazing! *update* just finished it. Omg 😭 all the elephants and the lions! The tour guide speaking about protecting the environment and the animals just made my heart hurt because I will never understand how people can hunt these animals ‘just because’. I am inspired to go on a safari and if I can I’ll adopt an elephant too 🐘I see so much love and admiration for these creatures radiating from you that I can feel it through the screen. I’m so so happy this dream came true for you both 😊
not even a minute in and I’m about to cry 😭❤️❤️❤️ love u both
Thank you both so much for sharing this and allowing us to live vicariously through your memories!
I don't know why I cried when Desi cried. I am completely emotionally invested in her happiness
when you seen the video was 53 mins & still did NOT care! You are so genuine :)
Why do I feel emotional watching this. So beautiful now I feel like this is my dream too.
love that you're showcasing our beautiful country! So glad you had a wonderful time in South Africa
💖💖💖 loved it, every time you do a vlog I feel like I was there with you the entire time, you're so good in what you do, even when I haven't experienced something like these trip I feel really grateful and good after watching you guys enjoying it, sending a lot of love for you and thank you so much for sharing your stories with us 💋🤗
Desi’s skin was glowing 😍😍
I’m just here for the Elephants!!! Awww I’m so excited to watch this Steven don’t make me cry the whole time 😂😂😂
I have never wanted to visit SA until now. Great video. I love your edits and enthusiasm for the world around you. We were planning another country in Africa but this is now a contender. Thx!
the lion cub playing with her mother was so precious. this whole video is just beautiful i can't even explain how much i love it! i really want to experience this, it looks like a dream!!! desi is literally me the whole video
I just can't take my eyes off the screen! This is epic!
The zebra said “get my good side”. This ass🤣🤣🤣.
Desi.....I love you so much. You’re literally so genuine and watching this makes me so happy!
You guys are amazing! You know how to really capture everything and make it feel like we’re there with you. Thanks for the amazing video!