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Overlanding with Bruce
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Добавлен 31 авг 2011
Seeking as many experiences and adventures as possible, while hopefully inspiring others to get out there and do the same, with a focus on #chasingsmiles . .
Chewore: Fishing For Tigers 4K
In this video we visit Chewore in Northern Zimbabwe and try and catch some Tigers
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Zimbabwe while towing my wife's vanity case
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In this episode we continue exploring seldom visited attractions like the Gweru Military Museum, Chinhoyi Caves and end up in the Zambezi valley surrounded by lions in one of the most spectacular campsites we've stayed in.
What's Next for Chasing Smiles and OWB - Great News!
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In this video I give you an update on why I have been absent for a few months. Please also take a look at our website: www.overlandingwithbruce.com
Zimbabwe Unknown 4K
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In this episode I travel to several unknown areas and places, and discover paradise. We then go on the search for dinosaur footprints Thank you to Carolina and Graeme for helping with some of the filming as well as being such awesome travel companions. Graeme Sharp 16degreessouth.com Maturi Camp contact details: Maturicamp@gmail.com
Chasing Smiles In Zimbabwe Ep. 3 4K
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In this episode I travel south along the Eastern Highlands and visit the iconic Birchenough bridge and discover some amazing places along the way. I then head to Gonarezhou and meet the most Southerly family in Zimbabwe. The mother was not happy with someone
Chasing Smiles In Zimbabwe Ep. 2
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in this episode I take a walk around Harare central and then go looking for the infamous "Mermaids Pools" I then end up in the Eastern Highlands and try and conquer my biggest fear.
Chasing Smiles In Zimbabwe Ep. 1
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In this episode I am invited to visit the Drummond Farm 80km from Beitbridge on the Bulawayo road where we hand out some soccer balls to a local school. From there I visit Sebakwe Recreational park where I stay for the night before heading to Zvimba to a community run tennis coaching clinic where I hand out some tennis rackets and tennis balls and then head for Harare for a get together. Drummo...
Amazing Botswana - Midlife Escape Episode 3
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please excuse sound issues for about a minute at 4 mins 50 seconds. In this final episode we are joined by Tyrone and his brother Cameron from Adventures With Togs on some less known routes back to Johannesburg. These routes take us past Kukonje Island and then along the eastern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Tyronnes channel address: www.youtube.com/@adventureswithtogs5283/featur...
Amazing Botswana - Midlife Escape Episode 2
Просмотров 27 тыс.Год назад
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.
Amazing Botswana - Midlife Escape Episode 1
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On this trip we head to Botswana for my 50th Birthday, where we do some bush camping, stay in a resort in Maun, take a flight over the Okavango in a helicopter and then head to Magotho in Khwai.
Beautiful Zimbabwe: Episode 5 - The road to Gonarezhou: A place of Elephants
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In this final episode of Beautiful Zimbabwe, Ryan convinces me, to travel with him to Gonarezhou. We then take the route "less travelled" to get there and obviously arrive late again, but we have the most amazing adventure through the most incredible lands. Thank you to Ryan from @4x4ventures for some of the great footage in this episode.
Beautiful Zimbabwe : Episode 4 - "Bald Heads" South Of Bulawayo
Просмотров 33 тыс.2 года назад
In part four of Beautiful Zimbabwe, Ryan from @4x4ventures_southafrica and I meet up in Motobo National Park. The name Motobo translated from Ndebele into English, means Bald Heads. With all the granite outcrops we can see why the name was given. We do some exploring and in true fashion, we also decide on an adventure route to Gonarezhou. Ngiyabonga, (Thank you in Ndebele) for all the support a...
Beautiful Zimbabwe : Episode 3 - A Trip Down Memory Lane
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Apologies I have been told there are some sound problems in the last 10 or so minutes of the video. Not sure what happened. Will try and fix (thanks to those who let me know) In this episode I explore Harare and Bulawayo and awaken some unexpected memories.
Beautiful Zimbabwe: Episode 2 - Mana Pools
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Beautiful Zimbabwe: Episode 2 - Mana Pools
Beautiful Zimbabwe : Episode 1 - Road to Mana Pools - Overlanding in Zimbabwe
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Beautiful Zimbabwe : Episode 1 - Road to Mana Pools - Overlanding in Zimbabwe
Part 2: African Safari : Kruger National Park in a New Land Rover Defender
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Part 2: African Safari : Kruger National Park in a New Land Rover Defender
Part 1: African Safari : Kruger National Park in a New Land Rover Defender and Suzuki Jimny
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Part 1: African Safari : Kruger National Park in a New Land Rover Defender and Suzuki Jimny
New Defender - Can it be used for overland travel? Episode 3 4K
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New Defender - Can it be used for overland travel? Episode 3 4K
New Defender - Can it be used for overland travel? Episode 2
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New Defender - Can it be used for overland travel? Episode 2
New Defender - Can it be used for Overland Travel? Episode 1
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New Defender - Can it be used for Overland Travel? Episode 1
A Short Tribute: Makgadikgadi Pans and Kubu Island in Botswana
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A Short Tribute: Makgadikgadi Pans and Kubu Island in Botswana
Blouberg Nature Reserve Dec 2020 Camping In one of Limpopo's lesser known parks - (reworked)
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Blouberg Nature Reserve Dec 2020 Camping In one of Limpopo's lesser known parks - (reworked)
Overlanding in Botswana - Elephant Sands, Kubu Island and Khama Rhino Sanctuary. 2021 September Ep 2
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Overlanding in Botswana - Elephant Sands, Kubu Island and Khama Rhino Sanctuary. 2021 September Ep 2
Overlanding in Botswana - Woodlands and Hunters Road. 2021 September Ep 1
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Overlanding in Botswana - Woodlands and Hunters Road. 2021 September Ep 1
Cutlines are there to prevent bushfires spreading and help in the firefighting proses
True in some cases but not all: From www.botswana.co.za/Botswana_Regional_Info-travel/botswana-fast-facts.html “There are many very straight roads in the southern parts of Botswana and from the air a number of straight lines can be seen on the ground, some cleared and some seemingly overgrown. These are from the diamond prospecting days when graders were used to clear straight grid lines on the ground for the prospecting. The diamond corporation De Beers needed a checkered grid to assist in the prospecting and today many of these clearings have been incorporated into the road network, whilst other have been left to grow over.” Thank you for watching and commenting
Excellent as always, Bruce. Thanks for taking me from Western Canada back home.
It’s a pleasure. Thank you very much Richard and thank you for watching and commenting
Been overlanding since the early 1960's, from Hluhluwe to Nigramoep, from Alldays to Agulhas. Never owned a bakkie, let alone a 4x4. We used Opel, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, 2WD Toyota, Peugeot 404, and enjoyed every minute of overlanding. Even did it in a 1973 Audi 100S. Boy, do I frown when I see the macho "builds" from Down Under 😂😂. No, buy something that can drive from the showroom to Daberas. 😊🎉. Oh, the only kit we ever needed was a cake tin with padkos and a thermos flask of coffee, and a tough plastic 2l bottle of water.
The ice cream vendors haven’t changed since 1985! Did you ever have green mamba ice creams from the Dairy Den, or ice cream birthday cakes at Putt Putt? I can’t remember what the ice cream in Coca Cola was called but loved that too. The simple things!
Yes of course. 😂 The coke and ice cream was called “brown cows” . Dairy Den was such a treat to go to. My favorite was an icecream with a flake chocolate bar 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting Brian.
@@OverlandingwithBruce That was it! 😀
Nice one. U put a smile 😊 on our mama at the kiosk on your short stop there
I’m happy to read that. I will visit again. Thank you for watching
Howzit, Bruce? The Vampire is not a T 11, no matter what they think. T11s were side by side two-seaters.
Thank you for the correction Richard.
Dear Mr. Bruce, I've been watching your RUclips videos on a daily basis, and I thoroughly enjoy the way you present them. There are two episodes that I particularly enjoy watching: the first is when you visited the triple point of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia in Kanyemba, and the 'Chasing Smiles' episode 3, where you went to the triple point of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. What I'd like to find out from you, sir, is whether you have plans to make a video about the triple point of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, located along the Shashe River and Limpopo River on either side? Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response."
Thank you very much. I have been there but not done a video. I think thats a great idea and perhaps I should include Matetsi area on the Zim side of Kuzangula. Thank you for watching and thank you for the idea. Now I need to find some time :)
Wow, Greenwood Park, St George’s College (I only got as far as Hartmann House, but swam many lengths of that pool), cross country runs in the Botanical Gardens, Borrowdale Road was the daily school run back home to Alex Park. Used to be able to hear the race course commentator from the garden. Many trips to the lion and cheetah park too. So many weekends at Lake Mac. I know this was a couple of years ago so you might not read this, but thank you so much for filming and sharing if you do. Stirred up so many emotions. Happiest days of my life.
Hi Brian. Amazing memories for me too and very happy to read your memories. Thank you for watching and commenting
Hey Bruce! What time of year was this trip and where the flies an issue at all the campsites?
This was shot in May. Flys were not an issue but in some areas the tsetse flys and moping flys were intense. Thank you for watching and commenting
Love your videos. Zimbabwe is such a beautiful place. Hopefully more people venture there
I hope so too! Thank you for watching and commenting Joseph
What a wonderful episode Bruce. Keep it up. Every time I watch these they remind me of mt home and motherland Zimbabwe. Thank you Bruce.
Glad you like them! Thank you very much for watching and commenting.
Following our conversation about Chitake, I have concerning and disconcerning news about chitake. I was in Chitake2- campsite and at 6pm I had the fire going and as you adviced had a few lights on, sitting in my chair, next to the car. Then I heard a Lion contact calling, difficult to tell how far, but the fourth time it became clear that it was not too far, 100m or less? Straight ahead. So to deter I shone my spotlight, but a few bushes were in the way, so I couldn't see. The next call was suddenly and unexpectedly to my right, and when I directed the spotlight that way , less then 15 meters away a Lioness casually walked by. As if I was not there, nor the lights nor the fire. Later she came back and roared the most of the night, 20 meters away , just behind the bushes of the campsite and later another one 60m away (saw the marks where they laid down the next day). Each night the lions were roaring like crazy coming from all directions, but not far away. Concerning that the Lion was not deterred at all, disconcerning because clearly I as a human was not on the menu... ..this time.
Amazing. this is what I tell people all the time. Lions will not be deterred by humans....they take down buffalo so a human is pretty insignificant to them. That is why I always tell people to have an escape plan and make sure that escape plan is able to keep you safe for an extended period of time. I believe people were doing yoga in the river bed recently. They have no idea how terrible that is for the neighbours but also how dangerous that is for them to do that. They wouldnt even see the lions coming before it was too late. You are so lucky to experience that. A once in the life time experience. Well done and thank you for letting me know.
Thank you for your stunning impressions! Mana Pools is wonderful! For uns one of the best NP in Zimbabwe!
It's a pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting. Its a magical place for sure.
Superb videos on your channel, thank you!
Thank you so much Joseph and thank you for watching and supporting the channel by watching and commenting.
Hi mate what GPS MAPS do you use for Zimbabwe. Thanks
I use Tracks 4 Africa and I am also proud to say I (and others) have also recorded all my tracks and sent it to them over the last few years so they have many tracks up to date. They are about to also come out with a new Zim tour guide book which I can’t wait for.
Thanks Bruce ❤
You are so welcome. Thank you for watching
Congratulations, hope you are prosperous in your new adventure. Please get hold of me if you ever need any help on the zim side
Thank you very much. Appreciate that.
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Thank you 🙏
Behind all the beauty and adventure lies a harsh reality for the people who have suffered much.
Isn’t that the case for many if not all countries? Perhaps it’s time to focus on the positives and hopefully then we can make a positive difference. Positivity breeds positivity. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@OverlandingwithBrucebe positive and you will make it across the bridge.
Dean I don’t quite know what you mean by that but judging from the crucifix in your profile that is not inverted, I will assume that you are a good person, so I will just assume you are being positive. All the best and thank you for your comments.
@@OverlandingwithBruce I'm being positive. I saw you are struggling with heights. Look at the positives and it will help you bridge the gap. I enjoy your videos. I'm ex Zim farmer who lost my home, farm and livelihood. Brings back good and bad memories. But the harsh reality is, the people are suffering in Zim. Everyday is a struggle to survive. It is a beautiful country that is mourning and it is sad to see.
@@deanhatty 😂😂😂no amount of positivity would help me do that 😂😂😂 No denying people are battling-people are battling everywhere not just in zim. I’m sorry for your loss but looking at the positive side it could be worse if you were in one of the current war torn countries. We have all lost and lost big, but I cannot do anything about that and cannot keep dwelling on the past as it won’t help. I would also definitly want to stay away from politics - we all have our beliefs. The only thing I can do is spread a bit of positivity while traveling in a country I love and hopefully that will make a difference even if it’s in a small way. Thanks for the messages. All the best.
Hi. My brother inlaw is the estate manager. Been there for a number of years. I have passed this video on to him. If you go back, I can give you his number and he can take you around.
Thank you very much. That would be awesome. Thank you for watching.
Bruce, honestly I love how you add some humor in your commentary. I think you should try comedy as well (pun intended) 🤣🤣🤣🤣. All the same, I love your content my brother very informative, spot on, I have learnt a lot about my country from your videos, keep it up. I am a Zimbabwean living in Russsia and your videos makes me miss home so so much.
Hahaha comedy? No thanks. I will probably offend someone and be thrown out 😂 Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate the positive comment and support. All the best in Russia
Always thoroughly enjoy your Zimbabwe adventures. You really had a tine there on the Zambezi. And for the smiles you always put on those kids, I'm very grateful.
Glad you enjoyed it. The whole Zambezi valley is amazing and the kids smiles are always rewarding. Thank you for watching
Putting smiles on those kids' faces is such an awesome deed indeed Bruce. I think I can safely call you "Shamwari Ye Zimbabwe'(Friend Of Zimbabwe.)
It's really alot of fun to see their reactions and smiles. Thank you for the name and for watching another one of my videos
what an adventure💯
100%. Thank you for watching and commenting
@@OverlandingwithBruce true to your word Bruce, you responded. Thank you for that.
@@scottwalker7833 it’s a pleasure and thank you 🙏
I keep coming back and watch your videos Bruce. They are really awesome.
Thank you so much. Very happy you are enjoying them
Is it safe for a single camper
Yes absolutely.
Good day Mr Bruce. I just finished enjoying this episode. This is real bush camping it looks wild and I Love it. I think visiting Zimbabwe should be on my bucket list.
You should. It’s an amazing country with some amazing wild places to stay in. Definitely my favourite but I might be biased as I was born there. 😂 thank you for watching
Thanks!
Wow thank you so much. I’m not sure what this means but will add it to the Chasing Smiles “pot” Thank you
My Zimbabwean brother thank you. Next time try nyamapanda then cross zambezi from Tete drive into Zambia then Centenary up to vic falls. God bless you. Amen
Thank you. There is so much to explore and so little time and money to do so. Those places are definitely on the list. Thank you so much for watching and commenting
This is stunning.
Thank you very much. Thank you for watching
Master Bruce, you are taking long to release your videos 😢😢
Haha sorry but I do this for fun and have a job. Maybe one day I can retire and do it more. Thank you for the support and comment
Great video, can I make it with a road caravan to the campsite? I drive a 4x2 bakkie.
Thank you. Yes you can. It’s a bumpy dirt road but no 4x4 needed. Also use the western entrance after reporting to reception. Much shorter distance on dirt Thank you for watching
This is amazing woooowww so blown away😳😳😳😳😳
Thanks so much very happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching
Great travel report Bruce. Now we are actually sorry we did not visit Chewore when being so close, staying in Mana Pools. Looks brilliant. But more reason to come back of course. Look forward to the seeing the next episode and your trip to the highlands! Cheers Remco PS you are so right about the cost of the Chitake camp. Would be worthwhile partnering up with another traveller and share the cost.
Thank you Remco. Yes definitely a perfect excuse to come back 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting
Outstanding and awesome.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
It’s a pleasure and thank you for watching
Shock issues again Bruce I would drop the tyre pressures to 1.8 bar but the problem with independent suspension and particularly where you have a significant deviation from vertical the shocks are worked hard this is why most Aussie vans with independent suspension have double shocks. Almarie likes to rub it in "in your face Bruce" 🤣😂🤣😂
😂 let’s not talk about the fishing. I was running 1.5 bar. The funny thing is the Amorok shocks I found in harare have lasted ever since on much worse roads so perhaps it’s a bad or wrong spec of shock that is being used? Thank you very much for watching and commenting and not mentioning the fishing 😂
Your videos are great you showed us Kanyemba where Luangwa joins now when you in the area, point out where the kafue joins which is bigger than the Luangwa, it would be great thank
When I visit Chirundu I will definitely try and visit the confluence of the Kafue and Zambezi. Thank you for watching and commenting
Such true words are the start. I love your reflections on people you meet. I have had some wonderful trps though southern Africa and 99.999999% of people I meet (and I make it a point to stop off at village stops to buy snacks) are the most wonderful people you could meet. The only people that haven't, have been people in uniform, but you get that everywhere. Love your travel videos and honest thoughts you present as you drive around.
Thank you very much. That’s so true and not enough people do that. Thank you for watching and commenting.
hey Bruce...i am following u up since day one....just one question...how many kms so far has your defender...thanks mate from Australia
Thank you Leah. The first one a D240 had almost 60k kms on it. The D300 only has about 25k kms on it now. Thank you for the support.
Thanks
Thank you very much Musa. So glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely wonderful videos. 60 days until we pick up a 4WD in Johannesburg and drive to Gonarezhou and then Mana Pools. Your videos have provided so much information for our pre-trip planning and getting our excitement levels up. Big thank you for making and posting there wonderful videos.
Thank you so much. Have an awesome trip. Thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you Bruce for showcasing the beauty of one of the small province in the country called Africa
It’s a pleasure Joe and thank you for commenting and watching
i fell in love with this episode, first tym watching and u have certainly gained a subscriber. Brilliant content from the commentary to the actual filming. Thanks again 2 Canaan for the brilliant hospitality, these guys are unsung hereos...
Thank you so much for the awesome message and thank you for watching 🙏
Lovely camera work and story in an exquisite region! Thanks for sharing Bruce! An extended Zimbabwe safari is definitely on the list for the near(ish) future.
Thank you very much. I would definitly recommend one. You are welcome to email me through OverlandingwithBruce.com if you need some assistance. Thank you very much for watching and commenting
Master Bruce I am watching both of you nice video. Thanks for sharing your experience. Akoma Zimbabwe
Hi Casper. Thank you very much for watching. Hope you enjoyed them 🙏
Hey Bruce. You probably don’t remember me (also a Turner) but when you trek through Malawi again get in touch. Better yet, bring your dad up here. Our dads were friends many moons ago. Have a spot on the lake and camp regularly in the AP parks. Great show btw, congrats.
Hi Brad. Was your dad’s name Lionel by any chance. I think I remember a Lionel Turner. Now that sounds like a great plan. Please email me your contact details to bruce@owb.co.za and let me know your dad’s name so I can tell my old man too. Thank you and thank you for watching
Thank u Bruce; I enjoy watching your episodes and your genuine passion for your trails… I wish I travel with you next time…
Thank you very much and thank you for watching
I must confess to never having heard of chewore so this video is great! So weight for weight who won?
Thanks for watching Tim. Let’s not worry about unimportant things like weight please 😂
@@OverlandingwithBruce 🤪saw you posted it the end 😂
I always like before watching 😂😂
Haha thank you very much. Really appreciate that
Much anticipated new content! I always enjoy your videos Bruce! looking forward to the next few!
Thank you very much and thank you for watching