Driving Our UK Van in Africa is Harder Than we Thought! [S9-E2]

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Published 2024-07-13
Our around the world drive plans have changed a lot over the past 4 years and here we are in Africa. But driving in our 2WD 20 year old Fiat Ducato Campervan is a bit harder that we thought?


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All Comments (21)
  • As a South African who loves the bush and our wildlife, seeing people experience it for the first time always makes me so happy and lucky! Such a privilege to live in this country
  • @JillMann-bn7pk
    I’m a South African and mark made us proud. So glad you are enjoying our country
  • @JulieMcInnes69
    I warn you South Africa is addictive!! It’s so magical and it will definitely draw you back again. I leave in 13 days to go back for my third visit. I’ll be there for just over 2 months from Australia. Last year I was there for 3 months.
  • I'm South African and seeing your comments about the wild life just cemented the reason why I will never leave this continent ❤
  • So great to see your enthusiasm for S Africa. It’s such a change from all the negativity. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your trip. Drive safely!! From Cape Town
  • @JBarbarosa
    It's a great wake up for us locals. We take our bush and animals for granted..even our kids are bored 😂. This all is truly very special
  • @HAvniAksoy
    Thank you for visiting us, it was lovely seeing you all the way in Mozambique after Türkiye. Please come back guys, it was all too short! 🤗♥
  • @jeancpt
    Here's some more information for you. R10 note - Rhinoceros, R20 note - Elephant, R50 note - lion, R100 note - Buffalo, R200 note - leopard. So for R380.00 you will have a beautiful list of the "Big 5"
  • @lindaaucamp1346
    It’s so fabulous seeing their excitement about things we South Africans take for granted 😊 Warms the heart. ❤️
  • So great to see people enjoying the African bush for the first time. Brings back such great memories! Enjoy! Lekker dag, mense.
  • @peterkoning21
    It's amazing to see both of your excitement over which we take for granted !
  • In South Africa, you drive on the best part of the gravel road. If a car approach from the front, you move back to the left lane.
  • @debrabeck6068
    I have spent my 60 years living in South Africa but more specifically KwaZulu Natal. Love being part of your First experience. Come back because you have so many more truly amazing places to see. Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga , the Drakensburg and Cape Town.
  • @britturk123
    I don't know why but it feels like you have taken a very big step going to South Africa but boy is it worth it, such a beautiful country with absolutely beautiful wild life too, watch them wild bore they are fearless. Wishing you great health and nothing but a smooth problem free trip.
  • I grew up and this was my norm. I always took it for granted. I live in the US now and your videos make me homesick. I can still smell the air and feel the soil. I try and take a group of friends to SA every 2 years and love to see their reaction. I am blessed to have been raised in SA. Enjoy every moment. I think the best therapy is being in the bush with no cellphone signal and be between the animals. SA is a beautiful couuntey and so diverse for the relatively small land mass.
  • @KevIsOffGrid
    Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant are the big 5 game.
  • There's a big difference between South Africa and its neighbors in terms of infrastructure
  • Africa is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing and many blessings from North Texas.❤
  • ❤ Love it that you are enjoying our country. It's a real privilege living in South Africa. Wait till you get to Botswana, you'll be amazed by the wild life.