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Becoming a Master Tracker - Inside Africa's Kruger National Park
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Күн бұрынIn this episode, we head into Kruger National Park and meet one of the world's six Master Trackers, Lucas Mathonsi. Under his guidance, we find ourselves on a hair-raising adventure as we set out on foot to track some of the world's most beautiful, incredible, and absolutely terrifying animals.
Enjoy!! The next episode "Adventures of the Transkei" airs on February 25th! Subscribe so you don't miss it!!
Huge thank you to @royalmalewane9622 for hosting us but more importantly thank you for perpetuating the art of tracking!
This episodes Director of Photography and Editor Cory Martin
just started his own youtube channel so make sure to check him out!
/ @corysmartin
@sincerelyebe 2 жыл бұрын
I'm GLUED to my SEAT! Thank you for highlighting the beauty of Africa!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching!!
@eternalrebirth333 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch one of your videos, I’m left with tears in my eyes. The stories you share ignite my primal nature and deep longing for sacred connection with our earth. It’s like every cell in my body craves this, our ancestors wisdom is stored within and we just have to tap back into it. Thank u for documenting such special moments in a way that authentically captures people’s stories and experiences!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so so so so sweet!! Thank you for taking the time to write 💙😊
@thepathofplayfulness 2 жыл бұрын
This video makes you want to go out there and live a life with nature. I loved every second of it. Thank you 🌅
@pure.soul.nature707 2 жыл бұрын
So overly amaziin & inspiring!! Out of words.
@TheFirstAqua Жыл бұрын
Lol omg the way you guys are whispering while you move towards the predators is so funny... my first solo trip as a woman was in 2016 to Kruger National Park in South Africa. I remember being absolutely stoked to track down lions and white rhinos with a professional tracker like Lucas. Sighhhhh brings back memories of Africa. NOSTALGIA watching your amazing video... I want to go back!!!!
@aracnoloco Жыл бұрын
Very cool film. You bring the magic of Africa to YT :-)
@BeyuTom 2 жыл бұрын
Sam, Cory, and the entire team - Thanks for sharing this.
@aleiakana 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best story tellers! It’s on my bucket list to go on a safari! Literally felt like I was there. 🙏🙏
@kayligraham 2 жыл бұрын
I’m back in America now, but when you said, “Jeffrey’s Bay.” I got so happy! Lived there for a short time and it’s a hidden gem !! 😍
@GeminiAC33 Жыл бұрын
You really do meet some truly amazing people. You are a very special human love your content 💚🌍💚
@higherfootage 2 жыл бұрын
The world is a better place thanks to people like you and Koa. Thank you for everything
@BryceDocherty Жыл бұрын
Seriously this needs to be on Nat Geo or History Channel. Excellent cinematography by Cory. And Sam you are an amazing Host. Congrats on the Emmys for the newest episode. As a fellow cinematographer this is so inspiring. Thank everyone involved for creating this.
@Leopard164 5 ай бұрын
Currently I am trying to learn how to track animals and I wish I had Lucas as my teacher, Kevin is lucky to have him as one.
@shayeramsay9482 2 жыл бұрын
This is so inspirational. Makes one deeply appreciate life
@bartsterk3329 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you don’t get the views you deserve but please keep this work up! It’s absolutely beautiful work! Keep it up!
@sushanpoudel8193 2 жыл бұрын
My heart is pumping at 120 miles per hour. Such. a nice piece of storytelling. And Africa magical.
@WakeUpMatt 2 жыл бұрын
This was incredible! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!!
@spencedeezy 2 жыл бұрын
Another 🔥 video. Beautiful visuals, beautiful people, beautiful story. Super inspiring what you’re doing here!
@asilver079 2 жыл бұрын
This makes me so happy that you love my home land as much as me
@marcelamoraes3853 2 жыл бұрын
This series seriously needs more recognition this is pure art and honestly made me cry on every episode, I miss being around Mother Nature.
@StudPack 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff brother, enjoyed every minute. When Lucas was tracking the Rhino and giving the apprentice a peek into the paradigm of a tracker, what a cool scene.
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Heyyyyyy what up fam! Haha 👰♀️Thank you
@antonbrask4574 2 жыл бұрын
This is just unreaaal! 😍
@TanNguyen-lb8io Жыл бұрын
wonderful
@benchbriancagas 2 жыл бұрын
This channel is so underrated. I've started binge-watching your videos and they are amazing! I'm grateful to KZfaq for recommending your channel!!! Much love from the Philippines!
@jessejayphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing series so far, wow!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@ty_rogue1514 5 ай бұрын
Love you Cap. This is so beautiful !
@nickke 2 жыл бұрын
Sam, Just wow, this is Just so good..everything. sound, picture, I Just dont understand thats its "only" or almost 6k People who watch this. It should have been 600k People. Amazing. Good Job!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha quality has to be matched with consistency on these social platforms
@GuillosDiary 2 жыл бұрын
With the current state of our planet, your series is a gift. I am grateful for you. Thank you for encouraging us to open our hearts and our minds. Wishing you solitude and safety in your journey. Best, Guillermo
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
“Solitude and safety” - its like you know me haha. Thank you so so much for the kind words 🙏🏾❤️
@luc.bechard 2 жыл бұрын
That was good for the soul, had me smiling all the way through 😌
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
❤️🙏🏾💙🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
@evadundersol Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Amazing!! Thank you so much!!
@AdityaKumar-pv2ff 2 жыл бұрын
How can this guy be so underrated? Bro your videos are teaching me so much about Wild. Please keep going! :)
@whiteykauai 2 жыл бұрын
So awesome Sam! Great intro! at 1:15, now to enjoy the rest of this vid :)
@madelynmartin6221 2 жыл бұрын
So relaxing but so exciting please invite me next time.
@Gr3kiZon3 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos should be PINNED to KZfaqs recommendations page! Spectacular job.
@elliotgrafton 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work guys, really enjoyed this
@camillerevellin-pialet6733 2 жыл бұрын
Another AMAZING episode!! Thanks for such greats stories that keep us connected with this wild place we call home 😍 So stunning !
@melanieledger6999 2 жыл бұрын
Sam, you can see the depth and goodness in your soul through your filmmaking. Thank you for all the work and heart you put into these films, sharing the stories that should be far louder than those that typically reach us day-to-day. I thank you for sharing your beautiful connection with people and land that pushes my own growth ❤
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I appreciate you. Thank you for writing, and I’m happy you’re able to take so much away from the films
@alanpotter1968 2 жыл бұрын
The SUSPENSE!!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a killer!!! Haha
@PeterOlsonSD 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. This one was intense. Such incredible tracking skills... so glad these skills are being passed along. I also loved Cory's stoke and adrenalin rush after trailing behind them to get up close with the rhinos. So fun to see. This entire episode was filled with amazing experiences... thanks for sharing! Can't wait to watch it again on a bigger screen!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
The Cory scene is one of my favorites haha!! Enjoy the big screen!!❤️🎉
@katiaeverett9965 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE everything you do. You and Cory make an incredible team! I spent a few months volunteering at various wildlife conservancies and it was the most rewarding experience of my life!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Oooooo!! Which ones!?
@LunarSunCreations 2 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainPotter I spent some time at Naan Ku Se in Namibia and fell in love with Baboons and Warthogs, then worked in the Naukluft Mountains (also in Namibia but sooo far away from civilization) doing Leopard Research . My favorite place though was Imire in Zimbabwe , which I know you've also been to!
@maciek8779 Жыл бұрын
Mate I just watched 2 of your movies and I'm speechless. AMAZING WORK! it's the type of video you send to your loved ones to share an amazing experience with them
@joepohle 2 жыл бұрын
God these just keep getting better and better. Such a great story and cinematography. The attention to detail in the rack focus at 15:58 🤌🤌
@KD-jj3lb 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are the best
@michomoutran Жыл бұрын
I loved this one! so so good, you have to have your own show on Netflix or smth. Super talented man!
@KlayCeramics 2 жыл бұрын
your videos are amazing! I'm South African and the way you portrayed sa was done very well😍 (also, love the seek discomfort yes theory hoodie of your cameraman😉)
@travisgrant5608 2 жыл бұрын
Sam, Absolutely stunning! You've told another valuable story to share with the world. How glorious to see these magnificent animals in their natural wild habitat participating in the circle of life and witness those who truly care about them. Thank you for this! 👍😀🤙
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
My absolute pleasure thanks for tuning in ❤️
@xxnf99987 3 ай бұрын
This content is vastly underrated
@gracef301 2 жыл бұрын
This was magic.... thanks for sharing it!!!
@koshy2000 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing story! Keep doing what you’re doing and giving a unique take! Thank you
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@sweetivy2168 2 жыл бұрын
Humbled and honored to bear witness to these moments, these teachers, and the lessons in, from and with nature. Thank you for daring to explore the world and chase your passions. Thank you for sharing them with us, please keep doing so!
@ericaartofficialn8635 2 жыл бұрын
Such amazing scenery!🔥😍
@KevinMay222 2 жыл бұрын
phenomenal videos, bro. thank you for honoring the elder wisdom keepers, so needed in these times
@tjworkland2041 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who’s been beyond fortunate to experience this, you have me in tears. The most beautiful job of perfectly capturing this experience. Thank you for sharing! 💚
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you thanks for writing!!
@sunayananaha6824 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible.. Felt like watching a movie..I enjoy your videos so much.. Your work is amazing!!!!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@norris007 2 жыл бұрын
When the first song came up, I was filled with emoitions. It brought me back to my time in Tanzaina, Kenya, Mozambique and Malawi. I miss Africa and the people so much! Great job Sam and your team of crazies for capturing the essence of the African bush.
@hermijon1 Жыл бұрын
Love the shout out to Seek Discomfort with that Hoodie, while stalking Rhino's.
@over.thesurface 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you so much thank you for your medicine ✨✨💗💗
@oliviafarwell5273 2 жыл бұрын
An amazing video. Drawn into the experience the entire time.
@PeterOlsonSD 2 жыл бұрын
You already know I'm excited for this one.
@TheAZCOMEDY 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing video
@blinkriffia5545 2 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful, especially when no animals were killed. This is what the world doesn't want you to see : brotherhood. Media creates separation, but we know better
@Vulred 2 жыл бұрын
Someone get this guy a show on netflix. I’m a new sub but ai rly love these types of videos.
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! Soon the Netflix sub will get you Captain Potter access too 😉 haha ❤️❤️
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
One more time TELL UM
@livinlife9555 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing us with a small peak into worlds many of us would've never known, and introducing us to such beautiful people we likely would've never met. Truly grateful for what you and your crew do, can't wait for the next episode, these are all truly inspired. Sending yall so much love from the California coast :)
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
💙💙💙💙I appreciate you thanks for taking the time to write, so glad you enjoyed the film!!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
And YESSSS next episode is going to be magic!!
@popivisuals 2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank u Sam et Cory for this amazing documentary. It was refreshing and it’s really inspiring. Looking forward for the next ones. 🙏🏻💪🏻
@MyWorldExperience 2 жыл бұрын
These films are so moving. I have no words but thank you for sharing. Thank you for showing us an intimate look into Master Trackers.
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you
@viaxeros 2 жыл бұрын
🙌 the quality, the story, the editing never disappoints.
@aswathykrishna9004 2 жыл бұрын
Beyond excellence!!!! This is just magic and it was completely worth the wait ❤️🐾🌍
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you!!
@fabiolagraceffa9261 2 жыл бұрын
just wow..
@onelabatuwanthudawa 2 жыл бұрын
That scene when you guys were so close to the hyenas and the wild dogs I was like how can you guys even stay in an open vehicle like that 😅 and hats off to Lucas. Cory’s excitement says it all 🙌🏼
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Hahah it was an incredible experience, we got so so so lucky 🍀
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
People spend life times in the bush without seeing something like that
@onelabatuwanthudawa 2 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainPotter INDEED you guys are so lucky, Even I have heard how people spend weeks, months just to even track down a leopard here in Sri Lanka. So I guess that’s everyone’s reaction to this episode. So many emotions in one episode. 🙌🏼
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Ya we got SO SO LUCKY. I still can’t believe it!
@alexpermut8177 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly you did such an incredible job filming this and telling a story. Just found your channel and it’s hugely inspiring🙏🏻 Mahalo
@eunikefersa7 2 жыл бұрын
why do I always cry after watching your video
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahha 💙💙💙💙 guess you feel something. Thanks for sharing ❤️
@malaiamax9748 Жыл бұрын
haha Koa is like "how did I end up here again" at 13:13 lmao
@niaedwards382 2 жыл бұрын
You are so highly underrated, I love all of your videos. This series is beyond special! I hope to see many more episodes, Sam!
@golnoushtavakolmoghadam2683 2 жыл бұрын
wow!!!!
@agungkacaribu 2 жыл бұрын
Look at that Thumbnail. What a beautifull Lion🥰
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to put this one out!!
@ericaartofficialn8635 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful picture of a lion ! SO MAJESTIC
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
His names Mamposa!
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Probably wrong spelling haha but
@alexiaperdis860 2 жыл бұрын
amazing videos!!
@erwinreinhardt8924 2 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful. I hope I get to see a video like that about the country ones. Which is a neighbour country of South Africa. Are you planning to visit Namibia?
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
I did I hoped over while I was in SA!! Love Namibia! Might put a little something together regarding my time there 🌊 🎥
@erwinreinhardt8924 2 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainPotter awesome, will be looking out for it. We do have the best sunsets
@evelinarimkuse Жыл бұрын
I love how they use "she" even for the male rhino. It makes me think of the rhino as an extension of Mother Earth, through which she manifests herself. She is us and we are her. Such a powerful feeling.
@dipin6744 2 жыл бұрын
❣
@onelabatuwanthudawa 2 жыл бұрын
How can we not set reminders for a poster like this. Reminder on ✅
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
THATS WHAT IM SAYIN!! Haha
@xTamardeRijk 2 жыл бұрын
Your video's are amazing. They truly make me feel inspired and teach me so much about different countries and cultures and people. Right now I am doing my masters in uni, which I love, but traveling seems so impossible from where I am right now. Hopefully some day, but right now I am happy to watch your adventures and see different places through your eyes :)
@jeremysteinberger9014 2 жыл бұрын
Thats something for people with love for the bush😵
@TARANTINOFF 2 жыл бұрын
subscribed 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
@ShadowedSaintTV 2 жыл бұрын
I want to meet a master tracker now.
@xyxy549 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, what's the title of that soulful soundtrack? #Magical video!
@AYoungMansJournal 2 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing. Have been following your work for some time now. Take a subscriber on one of these trips?
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe maybe 🤔
@xuhuiyuanxu Жыл бұрын
Weird ? THIS HIGH QUALITY Film only gets 14k views? Tiktok ruined everything!
@ackermannstudios4957 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact mister Potter... I'm from South Africa and I actualy live 30 minutes away from Kruger National Park😉
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
So how’d I do !? 🎥
@ackermannstudios4957 2 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainPotter you did pretty damn good... loved the film I am probably your biggest South African fan. Keep on killing it.
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
@@ackermannstudios4957 sweeet we gotta meet up when I come back around
@ackermannstudios4957 2 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainPotter DEFINITELY!! Can't Wait!!
@lakeishawaichungo3946 2 жыл бұрын
hey! beautiful video, however in the title you could have said the specific country in Africa rather than just mentioning the whole continents name :) As a Kenyan, it is hurtful to see the media reducing the entire continent to just empty land and animals, and only selling the 'African safari narrative'.
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
My apologies!! I could see how the title itself may fail to see the diversity and individuality of Africa. I simply didn’t see the need to add “South” Africa, as I disclosed that we were in South Africa in the second episode of the series. Episode, 2 and episode 4, show South Africa in a none Safari setting so you may enjoy those more.
@jblaflare 2 жыл бұрын
This is live 🎥
@tarapayne4945 10 ай бұрын
🤙 💜🌺💜🌺💜🌺💜🌺💜
@_Trinaess Жыл бұрын
Did he get the donkeys?!!!
@danielle__sala 2 жыл бұрын
Sam! And Cory! Such a beautiful video. I really enjoyed stumbling across your channel after watching the Africa series on Koa’s channel. Thank you for sharing your heart, I feel it in every episode. Also drawing parallels to Tony Bourdain, how has he inspired you?
@CaptainPotter 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, and yes if there’s anyone I look up to in the travel space, it’s Anthony 🙏🏾💙
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