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23/08/2026

This is Episode 4: the break‑camp finale, the road back, the turning of the page.Coming soon to your screen — Savuti Overlanding.

On right, a tree that bears an uncanny resemblance to the baobab — almost like cousins separated at birth, growing up a...
21/08/2026

On right, a tree that bears an uncanny resemblance to the baobab — almost like cousins separated at birth, growing up apart, yet somehow still trying to find their way back to the family.

This one seems to be saying, “I may not be a baobab, but we definitely share the same family lineage.

Photographed as you arrive at Kubu Island, coming from Nata - Zoroga off-road trek.

It has been two years, and still no clue what happened to “Pumblue.”From the city lights of Gaborone, from Bakgatla ba g...
15/08/2026

It has been two years, and still no clue what happened to “Pumblue.”

From the city lights of Gaborone, from Bakgatla ba ga Mmanaana of Moshupa, from ga maila-go-bobela, ba ga Setlhong ga se huparelwe, ba ga Heyana-a-heya, ba ga Pheshana ya Moswagadi, Kanye, and then to the vast, unforgiving pellic vertisols of Pandamatenga…

Pumblue disappeared without a trace.

After three years of mastering the place, knowing its every corner and becoming almost part of the landscape, it simply vanished.

Two years later, the mystery remains unsolved.

Either Pumblue quietly disappeared into the wilderness… or became a victim of the python.

Pumblue neighbours were "black cotton" pythons, lions and leopard.

The case of Pumblue is now officially closed.

This iconic baobab at Kubu Island has become a canvas for countless visitor inscriptions. Instead of leaving our names o...
12/08/2026

This iconic baobab at Kubu Island has become a canvas for countless visitor inscriptions. Instead of leaving our names on nature, let us leave only footprints and memories, ensuring these ancient trees remain unspoiled for generations to come

09/08/2026

This is where drivers get their first real taste of Kalahari sand. The tracks become deep, loose sand channels that can swallow momentum in seconds. It's no different coming in from Ghoha. Entering Kachikau through Barangwe can be just as demanding, especially for those who underestimate what lies ahead.

As winter gives way to spring and September approaches, the sand changes character completely. Whatever moisture was left in the ground disappears, leaving behind the infamous "sugar sand" of Barangwe Valley. Fine as powder and deceptively soft, it offers little grip and even less forgiveness.

Barangwe doesn't care how far you've travelled or how capable your vehicle is. It demands respect.

Overlanders don't leave people behind. In the wild, friendships form fast. A few minutes helping with a recovery is often all it takes to feel like you've known each other for years.

Watch out for the full episode.

08/08/2026

This episode promises pure adventure as we journey across the endless horizons of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Lekhubu (Kubu) Island, captured from above with stunning drone views that showcase one of Botswana’s most iconic landscapes.

What awaits beyond the endless white horizon? Find out in September 2026.

05/08/2026

Overlanding Savuti Episode 1 is coming soon to your screen!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't miss the premiere!

In Savuti Botswana - The lives of lions often mirror the lives of men.Like Shaka Zulu, who was banished before rising to...
05/08/2026

In Savuti Botswana - The lives of lions often mirror the lives of men.

Like Shaka Zulu, who was banished before rising to greatness, the lion Sekoti was driven from his birthplace by his own formidable father, Sekekama. Alone and unwanted, he wandered as a young nomad. Against all odds, Sekoti conquered the lands of Northern Savuti and became a powerful ruler of the north.

As the brothers Tsunami and Gaam matured, they too faced the wrath of their dominant fathers and uncles. Cast out violently from their homeland, they survived exile and returned with a burning purpose. Unlike Shaka, who inherited his father's kingdom after death, Tsunami and Gaam seized their destiny through battle. They defeated the legendary Sekekama and Torn Nose, forcing the old kings from the Marsh and claiming the throne for themselves.

Sekoti joined forces with his northern brothers, the Renegades: Romeo, Pretty Boy II, and Waziba. Together, the sons of Sekekama marched south to reclaim the lands of their birth. At the border of the Marsh, they launched a fierce ambush against Tsunami and Gaam. Brother fought brother in a savage contest for legacy and kingship.

On that grim day, Tsunami and Gaam found themselves overwhelmed, their numbers too few to hold the line. Forced to withdraw from the contested frontier, both warriors bore the scars of the clash. Tsunami staggered away bloodied, while Gaam was struck down with a grievous head injury and a crippling limp that robbed him of the strength to hunt in those first desperate days.

Days later, Tsunami stood firm. He healed, rallied, and eventually drove the invaders back to the north. Sekoti and the Renegades retreated, unable to take the throne.

Today, Tsunami remains king of the Marsh, raising a new generation of cubs.

Sekoti disappeared in February 2025 and has never been seen since. In his absence, his brother Waziba rose to power, becoming the new king of the Northern Pride.

Savuti offers a raw historical background on the lives of the big cats, drawing you in and enticing you to keep returning for more note-taking.

Four cubs. One mother. One dynasty.The future of the Northern Pride is already taking shape. We now agree that Sekoti is...
31/07/2026

Four cubs. One mother. One dynasty.
The future of the Northern Pride is already taking shape.

We now agree that Sekoti is no more.

With Waziba dominating the Northern Pride, these cubs are growing up under the shadow of a powerful dynasty.

30/07/2026

A land of endless horizons, ancient salt flats, baobabs standing guard over the wilderness, and sunsets that set the sky ablaze.

Is Makgadikgadi Pans on your Botswana bucket list?

You will not want to miss this episode.

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