Driving Our UK Van in an African Country We’ve Never Heard of [S9-E4]
We’ve driven our UK van Trudy through a lot of countries on our around the world challenge, but today discover a small but mighty African country that we’d never heard of – The Kingdom of Eswatini.
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26 Comments
I think Those geese were Egyptian geese…….
Im bit late, but watching this now. Sending love from Cape Town. Love your reactions to our beautiful country.
I was wondering earlier what snacks you had on the trip. Then I saw you had cheese and some cashews. Did you ever have some biltong and droewors while you were here?
BTW…more input to educate you😊…you do not see Hippos roam like Rhino…so your comment not relevant. Hippos are in or close to a River during the day…need to protect their skin from the Sun. You are welcome
I know I've said it before but if you go driving through Natal you should expect a TON of nasty pot holes and roads. Lot's of roads get washed out there in the summer.
Hi guys, the quality is not great the last few videos. Can’t change in settings. Your videos in Durban were good.
One thing I have taken from all these videos is that Marianne is a fantastic driver. Itake my hat off to you. Love the videos
Wonderful video thanks for sharing. I have been lucky to visit Eswatini (Swaziland) 3 times. In 1988 1989 and 2000. I have always been amazed at how beautiful, friendly and very good value for money this small kingdom is. I can't wait to return.
The "geese" by the croc pool are called Egyptian Geese, which weirdly enough are actually ducks and not geese at all!
Yikes, driving across those rivers had my holding my breath!
Marianne is an incredibly brave driver. Not only with the rivers but also driving through the super busy city areas like when you were in Mozambique.
Did a sign say Ndlovu? You must find out the African history of that place. Remarkable to all inhabitants of South Africa. You tread on our very "deep" miraculous holy soil if you visited Ndlovu. Oh I'm not sure of my spelling. Let the people inform you about our miraculous living true God. Many Swaili's are born again Christians. You should ask them about all God's miraculous signs in Africa and especially on their soil and in their nation and the rest of South Africa's nations. God bless Africa! God bless Swaziland!! You just freak me a bit out not carrying a stick while walking on the trails. I'm use to us walking with a stick or a walking stick. But you must have a stick in your hand while walking on African soil's hiking trails. It serves many purposes. If you see a snake, a stick is gold to let him loose focus from your body. Even though it might not be so hot, it's better to carry a stick. Best wishes.
Have been to Swaziland many times. Love the people try going to Mlilwane gamepark.
WOW-just driving down the road and seeing 5 giraffes just roaming free‼️
You have traveled to many interesting places on your journey but this country with all the animals and beauty is really amazing‼️‼️👍
I used to go to Malindela´s for Sunday lunch in the mid 90´s…Such good memories
You both were very brave to walk by that river‼️And then you even had to drive through the river‼️‼️👍
Not a good idea driving in Eswatini after dark. The danger of hitting a black cow is MASSIVE.
It would be useful if you could insert a locality map at times to orientate us.
I'm a native African whose away from home for forty years to North America and watching you guys have tripled my homesickness. You two are magnificent and I enjoy watching for your great adventure in Africa. Very lovely indeed
Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. This has been an incredible experience lots of amazing wildlife and incredible views and some incredibly friendly people. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world.
That game park gets 45 degrees in summer
bush with red flowers – bougenville there is a large variety and colours. – they are native to Brazil, Peru, and Argentina, but along roads in South Afric we have some random ones around.
Now that's Africa!
The Ndlovu park looks beautiful ❤
This amazing guys😅, it’s like I’ve been touring along with you all the way from South Africa, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Botswana and Eswatini to Durban. It’s eye opening, some of the places I have been to and others new.
🎉 lovely tour. Enjoy Africa.
Appreciate you guys. My comment – with most of these roads, you don't actually need a 4×4, you just need something with decent ground clearance😉