Hi, thanks for your comment. We found it at a hardware store in SA (Buildit). Or at www.outdoorwarehouse.co.za/product/lk-s-turbo-gas-lighter These guys make them: lks.co.za/product/gas-lighter-turbo/ I don't know the equivalent stores in Botswana. It's called a gas lighter or wood starter Hope that helps

@@ASimplyFabLife I'm not a 100% certain I'll be able to find it in Maun. I'm flying straight in. Let me check on forums, but in the meanwhile do you know a hardware/camping store in Maun that'll sell the same thing?

This was at the Dome (Northgate, Gauteng). Their website: www.webuycars.co.za/ Cheers

Nice! Good deal you got there👍 Enjoy it, I think it's a great piece of kit

😲😬 four times... So you must know your way around this process pretty well. All I can ask is were they in a blue box? (aske , I know😅)

It's an African thang, it's complicated 😅😁

@@ASimplyFabLife You're forgiven, I thought it was something along those lines. Good job on the pump, I now have a leaking oil seal of the transfer case in the parking brake drum.😩

@@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj Eish! (that is an African term for 'oh boy!' (or stronger word)). The laro always keeps it interesting 😅

@@vic6820 nope, but thanks for the next time 😅. It is pretty new though at under 5k miles so there's my excuse 😆😁

End of October is a pretty good shout. As a comparison, we went in March which was extremely hot with the heat wave, but low season, super dry, and the campsites were quite empty. We also did a solo week at end of November/December as the rains were starting to pull in - with a number of camps where we were the only ones😊🤘, and we got through Makgadigadi okay at the time (about two inches of mud). When ae were there a few months ago Botswana was still experiencing a heavy drough, so depending on the region you're looking at and if you have a group or solo I would look at October / November timeline👍 Check the booking availability though🤔. Also if it is low- or mid-season, prices can change a lot!

Thanks for your comment. I enjoyed making this one, Botswana is just such a great place! This is the impossible question! Opinions and preferences are all over the place. I asked Victoria and she answered with Kasane/Chobe, for me it is probably Maun area, but we have different tastes. Some points to think about and what you prefer: Kasane (as mentioned in the video) is a mini version of Maun, but the Chobe river makes for awesome game viewing (on a guided tour or yourself). Victoria Falls is just a short drive away (as a day tour), helicopter flights (like Maun), river cruises, guided town tours, great lodges and a very chilled vibe at the river. Namibia border is just there, and there are various excursions to Zambia and Zimbabwe. However, Okavango (where Maun is the gateway) is considered to be the epicentre of Botswana. For me, the appeal is abundant waterways, animals, diverse areas like savanna, forest, and wetland to discover. It has a bit more 'safari' feel to me, and you can go on a mokoro (which you can't in Kasane), or head to Makgadigadi just a few hours away (a totally different vibe). You also have Khwai area nearby, which is fantastic. Depending on your timeline I would recommend half/half: if you have a week, maybe three or four days in each region, and drive through Chobe from Maun to Kasane. I am not sure this helps you a lot, but I enjoy both areas. An idea is to go onto facebook and ask this question on: Drivebots group. You will get some good, varying opinions and it can help to give you an idea on your route. The best is that is doesn't really matter which area you choose. Both are an amazing snapshot of Botswana and you will experience all the game viewing, safari tours, and local vibe you are looking for. Get out there and discover! Thanks for watching, great to hear some feedback🙏😊

@@ASimplyFabLife thank you very much for your answer

@@bernardkoosenye8802 Thanks for your comment 🙏 You are absolutely right 👍, Botswana people are amazing, friendly, helpful and always 😁

@@bernardkoosenye8802 but sometimes you want to know if you can do it by yourself 🤷😅

@@cotepierre68 👍 nice, thanks for the comment, Botswana just rules 🤘😎. Don't drink the last one 🍻!😅 (or maybe DO, so you have to go back 🤔😊)

Cheers, thanks 🙏🤘😎

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.

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 🤷?

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🤷‍♂️😅

I had to look that up 😅. Pretty good little thing actually 👍

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)...

Cheers 🤘😎 (awesome trip, but if we could have done this with Defender, even better)

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😃😅👍

Ah magic. That must have been amazing!😊👌 Both times we were there it was super dry, and sooo hot🥵😅!

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)

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