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A Simply Fab Life
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Travel, the outdoors and a trusty Land Rover. Trips and overlanding across Europe and South Africa, vlogs and camping gear reviews to inspire, inform and perhaps even entertain!
LAND ROVER ACTIVITY BOOK - Fun Facts, Puzzles, Jokes, Quizzes GREAT AS A GIFT: asimplyfab.life/book-life-is-better-in-flip-flops/
We're an English, South African, Dutch, and now French blend, following an unconventional path.
Let us know your thoughts and comments and feel free to share what you’ve experienced.
Website: asimplyfab.life/
LAND ROVER ACTIVITY BOOK - Fun Facts, Puzzles, Jokes, Quizzes GREAT AS A GIFT: asimplyfab.life/book-life-is-better-in-flip-flops/
We're an English, South African, Dutch, and now French blend, following an unconventional path.
Let us know your thoughts and comments and feel free to share what you’ve experienced.
Website: asimplyfab.life/
FAQs, Tips and Tricks For Botswana 4x4 Self-Drive: General Information, Opinion and Inspiration.
asimplyfab.life/searching-for-the-best-of-botswana-self-drive-4x4-trip/ If you're a beginner to Botswana then this will help you in your travels (I hope). Here are some of the FAQs, tips and tricks and opinions on travelling through Botswana, as well as general information, an opinion or two and utlimately inspiration for a fantastic trip. If you're planning a self-drive trip through this fantastic country, then this video might help to inspire, inform and help to answer some questions you may have. Also if you have been there before and have extra information, please add it below, as well as to correct any info I have shared here. Thanks for watching!
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Elephants in the Chobe River, fantastic Chobe Safari Lodge, A Beer Saved Our Lives! | Ep 14 BOTSWANA
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asimplyfab.life/ Something we haven't seen before, in part 14 of our trip, is elephants in the river. Swimming from Sedudu island back to the mainland. What a sight, the river cruise can definitely be recommended. And Chobe Safari Lodge is just fantastic for a bit of comfort after the dry heat in the Kalahari. Pool, restaurant, sundowners, good campsite. What more do you want? Enjoy the blog po...
Victoria Falls! The Kasane Shuttle + Walk Across the Bridge | Pt13 Of Botswana Self-drive 4x4
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asimplyfab.life/ Part 13 of our trip takes us on a visit to the famous Victoria Falls, from the Zimbabwe side. What an impressive sight to behold, so much water coming over the cliff, and over such a huge distance! And we take a quick stroll to Zambia. Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/victoria-falls-zimbabwe/ BOTSWANA TRIP PLAYLIST: ruclips.net/video/QFJRPy7DhCI/видео.html Join us on our ...
Why You Should Follow The Chobe River from Ngoma to Sedudu BOTSWANA SELF-DRIVE Episode 12
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asimplyfab.life/ If you think you should follow the main road from Ngoma to Kasane, think again! This is maybe one of the best game drives in Botswana. The river and perennial water supply ensures plenty of game, from buffalo, to herds of giraffe and elephant. Join us on part 12 as we follow the mighty Chobe river from Ngoma gate to Sedudu. Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/savuti-camp-cho...
How Bad Can It Be with Only ONE Redeeming Feature? SUZUKI SWIFT 2024! QUICK REVIEW
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asimplyfab.life/ Here's a quick review on the new Suzuki Swift hatchback. It is a car that doesn't really know what it wants to be. And it seems exceedingly bland and a subtle shade of beige in character. It has only one redeeming feature that I haven't seen elsewhere (yet) Digital Consulting: asimplyfab.life/digital-consulting/ Pepe Playlist: ruclips.net/video/CsWos1tFhDA/видео.html&pp=gAQBiAQ...
Chobe Savuti Camp To Chobe Safari Lodge: Episode 11 Of Our Botswana Self-drive 4x4 Adventure!
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asimplyfab.life/ Here's part 11 of our three-week adventure through Botswana. In this episode we tackle the trip from Savuti Camp to Chobe Safari Lodge, with some thoughts on Botswana and our journey so far, from the road. Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/savuti-camp-chobe-river-loop/ BOTSWANA TRIP PLAYLIST: ruclips.net/video/QFJRPy7DhCI/видео.html We've slept with the elephants, been ser...
Chobe National Park - Cheetahs + Savuti Camp Heat! | Episode 10 BOTSWANA SELF-DRIVE 4x4
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asimplyfab.life/ We start from the Mababe Gate in the south and head up towards Savuti Camp through Chobe National Park. On the way we get some cheetahs(yes!), and more dusty, hot roads. And we do a small game drive around Savuti to visit Harvey's Pan, Quarry Hill (attempt), and the Baobab Gallery. Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/savuti-camp-chobe-river-loop/ BOTSWANA TRIP PLAYLIST: rucl...
The Ultimate 12v Car Fridge Freezer - Super-fast And Ultra Efficient #frigo #glaciére #camping
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20% OFF Coupon Code: FabLife20 Kroak car fridge: amzn.to/3WZjg4J Say goodbye to warm drinks with the Kroak LM21 Car Fridge. We have a look at two of the main worries when you're heading out on a journey - energy consumption and cooling time. So if you're tired of lukewarm beverages on your road trips or camping escapades, the Kroak LM21 Car Fridge has got you covered! This fridge can chill down...
Mokoro on the River Khwai, Mbudi Camp | Botswana 4x4 Self-drive Episode 9 #safari #wildlife
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asimplyfab.life/ Mbudi camp in Khwai is right on the water's edge, with hippo's nearby and elephant grazing as they pass through. Ever wondered what a mokoro trip is like through the water lilies and wildlife on the river banks? I would compare it to a gondola through Venice, but instead of the threat of overly excitable tourists, now you might need to contend with stray elephants and grumpy hi...
Third Bridge Moremi to Khwai Concession | Episode 8 BOTSWANA SELF-DRIVE 4x4 #botswana #safari
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asimplyfab.life/ Mbudi Camp in the Khwai Concession is a little oasis amongst the dry, dusty, and hot conditions we have been through. The road there from Third Bridge in Moremi Game Reserve is also a bit of a challenge thanks to the recent rains, that are sorely needed in Botswana. Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/the-subtle-magic-of-mbudi-khwai/ We've slept with the elephants, been sere...
VERDICT: Bushlore 4x4 Camper After Three-week Botswana Safari Review #safari #botswana #toyotahilux
Просмотров 447Месяц назад
asimplyfab.life/ Looking for some tips and tricks for your Botswana Self-Drive Trip - read the blog for all the info: asimplyfab.life/botswana-4x4-self-drive-tips-observations/ Here's a quick review of the Bushlore HilC2 Selfdrive Camper from the campsite 6 at Khama Rhino Sanctuary. You pay a little more when you rent from Bushlore, so my question is: do you GET more? Hopefully this could help ...
Delightful Moremi + Third Bridge Camp - Episode 7 BOTSWANA SELF-DRIVE 4x4 #botswana
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asimplyfab.life/ A rainshower just before we enter the game reserve brings the animals out of their shelter-from-the-sun. Elephants, giraffes and Third Bridge campsite. Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/moremi-game-reserve/ We've slept with the elephants, been serenaded by hippos, found the middle of nowhere and it is in the Kalahari and it is called Xaxa, discovered the rich and complex c...
Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Okavango Delta With Helicopter Horizons: Best Of Botswana Episode 6.
Просмотров 195Месяц назад
asimplyfab.life/ Today we join Helicopter Horizons at Maun airport for a scenic (doors-off) helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta! Doors off, only two aboard and a great perspective of the whole area from above. A lot of water, and quite a few animals. The national park stretches all the way to the horizon, just an amazing experience. Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/maun-centre-of-th...
Exploring Maun Downtown + Island Safari Lodge | Botswana Self-drive 4x4 Episode 5
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asimplyfab.life/ A shout out to Safari Destinations in Maun for the cultrual tour! Thato was a great guide, engaging and knowledgeable, it's a great way to learn a bit more about the way of life out here. From the basket weavers, the 'Tin Men', carwash, local food , district court and the markets. A lekker day out! Enjoy the blog post at asimplyfab.life/maun-centre-of-the-universe/ Maun is the ...
We Bailed Out of the Kalahari to find a Grassy Campsite | Xaxa to Ghanzi | Episode 4 BOTSWANA 4x4
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We Bailed Out of the Kalahari to find a Grassy Campsite | Xaxa to Ghanzi | Episode 4 BOTSWANA 4x4
CKGR: Bape To Xaxa Camp = Cutlines and Sand! | Episode 3 Of Our Botswana Overland Trip
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CKGR: Bape To Xaxa Camp = Cutlines and Sand! | Episode 3 Of Our Botswana Overland Trip
Southern CKGR: Khutse Game Reserve To Bape Camp | Botswana Self-drive 4x4 Ep 2
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Southern CKGR: Khutse Game Reserve To Bape Camp | Botswana Self-drive 4x4 Ep 2
Three Weeks to See EVERYTHING! Botswana Self-drive 4x4 Adventure: Part 1 #BESTOFBOTSWANA
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Three Weeks to See EVERYTHING! Botswana Self-drive 4x4 Adventure: Part 1 #BESTOFBOTSWANA
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Enjoy The Moments in Your Land Rover! #landrover #landroverdefender
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF LAND ROVER! Fun Facts, Puzzles, Jokes, Quizzes, History And More...
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Fab summary Dude 😎 well done 🙌🏼 now for our next trip 😘😂
This has been a great series and it’s been a lot of fun tagging along from Australia. Thanks for sharing and for these excellent tips.
Cheers, thanks 🙏🤘😎
Great wrap-up! My wife and I are shipping our defender and Aussie camper trailer to SA in 2026 to do a year travelling the SADC. Thanks for sharing good ideas and tips!!
Can we change rubber bushes to steel bushes (fabricàte) to get rid of death wobbles
Imho, no. Just like the transmission, everything is in balance and related to the next part. If you put steel then you transfer the forces to the next part, and then if you stiffen that you transfer to the next (e.g. steel panhard bushes put pressure on the hockey sticks, then the steering damper, then the track rod ends and you move further up the line until something breaks). If you fit OEM bushes they last for a long time anyway. We've had death shake twice in over ten years (two different Defenders) so not a big deal in the big picture. Both times replacing the panhard bushes sorted it, so keep the 'weakest link' right there as it's an easy fix. I think LR got it quite right overall, but that's just my opinion.
I just bought one! Amazon AU!
I keep my in my vehicle when I'm early for a job or having a break I break out the book love it❤
Thx
Darling!
So amazing to experience this wonder of the world 🌍🥰
Great place. The cost for camping Pula at the lodge?
Yep, loved it! I don't have an answer for you for this time (we booked as a group through Ultimate Uoutes) All I have is we paid €27 for a campsite in 2019 (2pax, 1 vehicle), so that's about bwp400. Hope that helps a bit 🤷?
Always great place to visit..what is the cost( Pula for SADC) for camping?
Hi Elsabe, thanks for the comment. I don't have an answer for you because we paid international rates for a group, so I have no idea on SADC rates. Maybe have a look at 'Drivebots' on Facebook they should be able to help. And don't forget conservation fees, vehicle fees, park fees, visitor fees, bed levies etc🤷♂️😅
Was in campsite 5 last week.
fantastic 😊
Surprisingly it also detects r134a refrigerant.
I had to look that up 😅. Pretty good little thing actually 👍
If you think a river cruise doesn't sound very exciting, then this unique experience watching elephants cross the Chobe River from Sedudu Island to the mainland certainly changed all that for us. Read the blog for more inspiration: asimplyfab.life/chobe-safari-lodge/
How many nights was it up? do you have it out camping in it every night or just a few?
We had it up for one year constant (travelling through Europe - as in the other video), then sporadic use for another year. I understand what UV can do, and the elements - I get all that. My disappointment is paying 10x the price of a Quechua, where the Quechua performs the same (and I have had a Quechua out for a whole year as well)...
td5 all the way!
love it :D
I hope this video has done the Victoria Falls some justice. It is well worth visiting the smoke that thunders, the scale of the falls is really something to be seen! And we can tick off Zambia off our bucket list, having set foot into into the first metre across the bridge (the things you do...) Here's the blog: asimplyfab.life/victoria-falls-zimbabwe/
Ik zwaaide naar die Land Rover! (automatisme)🚙
If you're new to Botswana then this might help you in your travels (I hope). These are some of the FAQs, tips and tricks and opinions on travelling through Botswana. If you have alternative ideas, or corrections let me know down below. You can also read the blog for more info and travel inspiration: asimplyfab.life/searching-for-the-best-of-botswana-self-drive-4x4-trip/ Thanks for watching!
Check out our Land Rover Activity Book (great as a gift for the fellow landy owner) with fun facts, quizzes, jokes and more: asimplyfab.life/book-life-is-better-in-flip-flops/
Check out our Land Rover Activity Book (great as a gift for the fellow landy owner) with fun facts, quizzes, jokes and more: asimplyfab.life/book-life-is-better-in-flip-flops/
You guys cheated again, you made me fall in love with defender, hope you had a blast
Cheers 🤘😎 (awesome trip, but if we could have done this with Defender, even better)
Hey! What an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing, I’ve been following all the episodes! So cool! My wife and I are heading to Johannesburg at the end of August. We'll spend 5 days in Kruger National Park and then visit the Maun area. Since we decided on this trip a bit last minute, we're going to Botswana without any park reservations. I was thinking of camping near Maun and doing single-day self-drive safaris in the parks. Do you think that’s possible? Or do you need to make reservations well in advance to get into the parks? If you could shed some light on this, I’d be super grateful!
Thanks for your comment ☺️ Sounds great (although I am biased because - Africa!😎🤘). No reservations is risky. It is always busy in Bots and I am not sure if you will get in to Moremi without a campsite booking in advance (although there are stories out there, of course). If you can get accommodation in Maun, an idea is to get a 'day' game drive into Moremi and use Main as your base. I think this question is better answered (and more opinions) on Facebook: DriveBots. On the logistics side I guess you'll be flying from Kruger to Maun? Once again, sounds like a great trip #jealousnotjealous😃😅👍
Hi guys, thanks for naming all the animals most of them I didn't know, also thanks for showing Botswana, it now has become more than a name. I find it ever so cool to see Victoria drive without her hands on the wheel, she's a brave girl. I doubt you could let a Defender steer itself like that, at least in my exoeriance it does'nt work. Take care and have it good friends. Chris.
We were at Savuti in 2013 and had water in the channel
Ah magic. That must have been amazing!😊👌 Both times we were there it was super dry, and sooo hot🥵😅!
Report their licence plates to the rental company and to the game rangers at the gate
Yes! Total lack of respect from these guys... (I won't say where they came from but it is from Europe, and somewhere to the eastern part)
Most cars have fake synthetic learher nowadays. And personally I do not find it particularly appealing... beauty is something more about the lines, the space, the order, the simplicty... and not so much about having leather, gold and diamonds on it. A 2006 Grand Vitara is an example of a good design. Most leather SUVs today are not, including newer versions of the same Vitara. I hate these ridiculous screens... less is more.
The rear seats suggest to be for the leggless among us, although they will have a hard time finding the doorhandles way up there. 🍹🤢 😉
😅😜
Such a cool experience 🥰 that leopard 🐆🤩 and the baby mongeese 😍😍😍
From a maintenance point of view and in the engine area, the Puma is really the utmost worst..
Agreed. And arugably the Tdi's strong point🤔
No selectable assist levels makes these horrible to use , they just try to make you go 15mph . also the throttle is not legal yet
Got a heart for this but not the price
My sister and I made it through IKEA in twenty minutes. We realized it was not really for us, so we just kept following the arrows from beginning to end. We ended up purchasing a cuter outdoor furniture set at Home Goods.
You showed magnificent restraint! I see self drive foreign tourists going off road and I'll stop them and KAK them out from a dizzy height and then report them. NO, sorry, I dont tolerate assholes spoiling it for others. Love that Marsh road along the Mbabe Depression, awesome sightings. There was water at Savuti Camp in '22.
Those cheetah 🐆🤩🥰🙏🏼🐆
Deze fiets heeft een gashendel. Daarvoor het je een rijbewijs nodig in Nederland.
Yep CE
That's a good demonstration of the water-tightness of the awning, but of course you never want that much water to build up, there. Why do I never see the awning set up at 3/4 or 2/3 or 1/2 height? Seems to me you'd want that option for heavy rain, to keep from creating a lake up there. The only concession to that I've seen in all the photos and videos is running an anchor line from the middle of the far edge of the awning down to the ground, to create a spillway. But the poles at the corners are always at full extension. I would think that a cowboy in foul weather would want his brim pulled low. I wonder if the tight zipper is a result of pulling something too tight, somewhere else on the tent. Like maybe you should zip that door closed before anchoring one or more of the corners... Just a thought. I'm not even sure he had any stakes in the ground when he was showing the tight zipper. But thinking about the mechanics of setup, you kind of can't zip it closed until the tent's stood up and the hinges in the walls are locked in place. It may just be a design flaw that doesn't cause a problem, because they make a good zipper! Just in my experience, whenever I had something like that crop up, it was a user error on my part. But maybe it's just a smidge off in the cutting or stitching of the fabric that got past quality control. LOL! I'll see myself out!
Cheers for the comment(s) Yes, the zipper is only tight right at that spot, so I suspect a stitching error. But it held up fine all year long. The front awning section (with the modular panels) has no option except to set it up with the corner poles at max to get the side panels taut. So there's no real way to get a water runoff🤷♂️ Bit of a shame because the basic overall quality is there
I NEED ONE OF THOSE, HOW DO I ORDER TO GET ONE TO CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA ?
all I can suggest is trying paddockspares from UK 🤷♂️🤔
I just went there today
Wow, just wow. What a fantastic adventure, such a beautiful place. Thank you guys for sharing this one I absolutely loved it. Those boats on the water, how tranquil was that. Keep on going. 😊
En we moemen hem...Frits😂
Ha! 😆 Geniaal 👌😅
Nice bit of kit. Just bought a fridge but if I hadn’t I think I would have invested in one of those
It's a good one 👍😃 (for a change in this man's choices and experience 😜😅😆)
Why do you find it strange that there is a remote Khoisan village there? That is their native land and their way of life woven in with the kalahari ecosystem.
Thank you for your kind and considered words of encouragement. This leads me to believe that you haven't seen the next video: ruclips.net/video/phkmcrc33Dg/видео.html nor have you read the blog (about half way down): asimplyfab.life/driving-the-central-kalahari-game-reserve/ But hey, this is why we travel - to learn and experience something new wherever you go.
My fave campsite ⛺️🤩❤️🔥
Moremi is definitely better than Chobe and the Mbabe Depression is also magical. Those roads can be a pain, easily 5-6 hours with game viewing and more difficult with the mud and puddles, or are those swimming pools ;) Great to follow along to places Ive been - than you!
Cheers for the comment. Loved it! Moremi is so lekker. It's such a great challenge getting to these places (the road to Khwai has even more swimming pools!😅)
Question: Im new to grilling with gass, I have the same grill and noticed the same problem with the gass losing power when just under half full. What do you do with the gass can then? Do you let it burn out and throw it away (takes forrver)? You can't throw an half full can of gass I figure due to risk of fire etc, so what is the options?
This is why we moved to the Cadac 2CookPro and a 13kg gas bottle. I just couldn't handle the waste of the gas canisters (the little 'Camp Bistro' is even worse, with those slim canisters that last fifteen minutes!). And yes, we just let it burn out - although dinner would take forever (as you have experienced as well). But nothing a couple of beers couldn't handle😅🤷♂️😉
Such an incredible experience 🐘🐅🐃🦓🦒🦛🐾🤩💝