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DustBugs Travel, run by Curtis and Sonia (@dustbugstravel) from South Africa, documents wildlife drives and travel through Kruger National Park. The channel has about 64,800 subscribers, 834 videos, and median views near 13,600 per video. It uploads roughly weekly, and sponsored integrations are estimated at $450 to $1,100 per video.

Why brands book DustBugs

Kruger self-drive audience of about 13,600 median views per video

  • Median views near 13,600 per video across 834 uploads
  • Roughly 50 uploads in the last 365 days, a steady weekly pace
  • Sponsored rate estimated at $450 to $1,100 per video, about $33 CPM at long-form pricing
Best foroutdoor and camping gearSouth African travel and tourism brandsvehicle and self-drive accessories
Watch forNo sponsorships seen to date, so brand integration fit is untested.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Travel70%
Nature20%
Lifestyle10%
Formats
long-form vlog, daily game drive recap, campsite review
Tone
relaxed, warm
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
40 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement4.5%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhich Kruger camps and routes are worth drivingwhat wildlife sightings to expect in each areahow to plan and book a self-drive Kruger trip
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
South Africa45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇺🇸 United States15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles and descriptions cover game drives, camps and wildlife with no flagged content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube65k14k40

Benchmark score: 69 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers26 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform13 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 1 days ago.

We’re Curtis and Sonia, full-time real estate agents with a deep passion for exploring South Africa and sharing its beauty with others. Originally based in Strand, we’ve relocated to Marloth Park to be closer to the place that has captured our hearts, the one-and-only Kruger National Park. While we’ve travelled thousands of kilometres and visited hundreds of towns across the country, our journey is evolving. We’ll still be exploring towns along the way, just not as extensively as before, as we focus more on Kruger where every visit brings new unforgettable moments, exciting wildlife sightings
DustBugs Travel's own profile description on YouTube

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About DustBugs Travel

DustBugs Travel is a South African YouTube channel run by Curtis and Sonia, who describe themselves as full-time real estate agents (from their channel description). Based in Marloth Park after relocating from Strand, they post long-form vlogs of self-drive trips through Kruger National Park, covering game drives, camp stays and wildlife sightings.

The channel has about 64,800 subscribers and a median of roughly 13,600 views per video, with around 50 uploads in the past year. Viewers are likely a mix of South African and international travellers planning Kruger visits, with an estimated lean toward readers aged 35 and older. These are estimates based on the content and are not verified audience data.

The channel has no sponsorships seen so far. Based on a $20 to $35 CPM range for long-form, sponsored integrations are estimated at $450 to $1,100 per video, compared with typical paid ad CPM of $10 to $30. Brands in outdoor gear, vehicle accessories or regional tourism are a good fit.

Written from DustBugs Travel's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. DustBugs Travel can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about DustBugs

How much does DustBugs Travel charge for a sponsored video?

Based on a $20 to $35 CPM applied to a median of about 13,600 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $450 to $1,100 per video. Rates are not published, so confirm terms directly with the creators.

What does DustBugs Travel post about on YouTube?

The channel posts long-form vlogs of self-drive trips through Kruger National Park, including daily game drives, wildlife sightings and reviews of camps such as Pretoriuskop, Boulders and Tamboti. Episodes run about 40 to 75 minutes.

How do I contact DustBugs Travel for a brand deal?

The channel lists dustbugstravel@gmail.com in its description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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