Je suis actuellement en tour du monde avec deux autres personnes (notre site : www.tdmajj.jimdo.com) . Nous avions prévu de faire la namibie et le botswana pour finir le tour du monde avec 45 jours prévus dans nos billets tour du monde à cet endroit ( aller Bolivie- Windhoek et retour Windhoek- Paris). Nous voulons louer un 4x4 avec tente de toit.
En se renseignant plus on s'est rendu compte que le botswana est surement trop chère (75€ par jour en moyenne contre 45€ pour la namibie). Du coup nous allons surement passer nos 45 jours en namibie, n'est ce pas trop long? Les grands classiques de Namibie se font largement en 30 jours et nous avons peur de nous ennuyer les 15 derniers jours.
Il y a t'il des destinations faisable sans 4x4 que nous pouvons faire? (rester 10 jours à un endroit en y allant en bus par exemple?)
Devrions nous louer notre 4x4 40 jours et aller en Afrique du Sud 10-15 jours? pour faire quoi?
Y'a t'il des astuces pour que le botswana se fasse en mode plus backpacker et que ça revienne moins chère?
Bref mes compagnons prévoient peut être de changer leur billet pour partir plus tôt d'Afrique et y passer que 30 jours. Que pourrais je faire tout seul en Namibie 15 jours en ayant déjà fait les classiques en 4x4? Prendre le bus et rejoindre une communauté?
Que vous pouvez me conseiller de faire dans ma situation ?
Comme vous l'avez compris j'ai beaucoup d'interrogations et malgré mes nombreuses recherches, je n'arrive pas à me faire une idée sur quoi faire. C'est pour ça que je fais appel à vous =).
45 euros en 4x4, ça me paraît déjà difficile.
Même hors saison où le prix des 4x4 est divisé par 2.
L'Afrique du Sud aurait mieux correspondu au budget.
Pour 15 jours, pourquoi ne pas prendre un bus jusqu'au Cap et visiter cette région ?
J'ai vu des locations de 4x4 sur plusieurs site avec la tente de toit et l'assurance à 80€ par jour. On devrait surement être 4 pour l'Afrique soit 20€ chacun. 25 € de plus par jour pour la nourriture, les parcs et le camping ou autre me semble correcte si on cuisine nous même non?
Le cap semble être une bonne idée mais j'ai entendu beaucoup de chose comme quoi cela "craignait" beaucoup et si je le fais seul ça me fait un peu peur. Tu en sais plus sur le cap? Est ce vraiment une destination qui craint et qui mérite 10-15 jours de voyage?
Merci pour ta réponse en tout cas!
80 euros pour un double cab équipé camping en basse saison, c'est ok.
Mais 25 pour le reste ça me paraît vraiment pas assez.
Il n'y a pas de carte d accès universel comme en Afrique du Sud, il faut donc repayer à chaque entrée.
Il y a aussi le budget essence : beaucoup de kilomètres à prévoir donc plusieurs pleins.
Pour Le Cap, je ne pensais pas qu'à cette ville mais aussi à toute la région.
On ne se promène pas au Cap comme à Bar le Duc mais ce n'est pas une zone de guerre non plus.😉
Mis à part le taux de change qui est moins favorable avec le pula (Botswana) qu'avec le dollar namibien (arrimé au rand sud-africain, actuellement pour son malheur), voyager au Botswana n'est pas forcément plus coûteux que voyager en Namibie.
Il reste, dans de nombreux parcs, des camps "gouvernementaux" très abordables. On peut aussi marauder dans des zones inter-parcs, en particulier entre le Central Kalahari et le Kgalagadi.
La suggestion de l'Afrique du Sud est, en effet, à envisager (voiture à moins de 20€/jour et pléthore de backpackers)
Pour Cap Town appart les mesures de sécurités normal (pas de bijoux apparent, et éviter de marcher la nuit hors des zones touristique ou de la fameuse rue "long street", c'est la ville la plus pacifiste d'Afrique du Sud ou il fait bon vivre... Vous pourriez resté 5 jours sur place en Backpackers (l'Afrique du Sud regorge de Backparckers partout, il y à même un livre jaune, avec tous les logements de ce genre) et continuer sur la "garden Road" direction Port Élisabeth (800km aller). Cette route est magnifique, même pourquoi pas faire l'aller via l'océan et retour via les terres (Karoo). Vous ne serez pas dessus par la diversité des paysages, animaux, et choses à faire tout le long, un réel plaisir. Je vais régulièrement au Cap, et pour moi le meilleure quartier, par son image, son paysage grandiose sur la montagne de la table, ses fameux couchés de soleil, ses loisirs et sa tranquillité (Proximité du centre, 15 minutes de voiture), il y à quelques Backpackers sur place.
Pour la Namibie : 30 jours est largement suffisant pour s'imprégner du pays, de la culture et ne pas être stresser à tout voir vite.. 4x4 obligatoire pour moi si vous voulez vous aventurer hors des sentiers battus. En tout cas bon choix, vous n'allez pas le regretter... Si tu veux plus d'infos, nous sommes tous dispo sur ce site...
La peur est temporaire, le regret est pour toujours!
Marc
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Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Russia and Mongolia, starting from France.
Crossing the border at Poland/Belarus or Georgia/Russia—other borders seem either closed or complicated.
Tourist visas for 3 months with multiple entries.
Do you have any info on Russian companies that cover a 4x4 vehicle for 3 months, and what prices in rubles or euros you’ve paid?
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Hi,
we’re planning to visit a park again.
Could you point us toward the camps in Gonarezhou Park?
>We’re traveling completely self-sufficiently.
We love wildlife.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
JP
Hi there, we’ll be in Mozambique in early December 2026 and we’d like to travel from Vilanculos to Beira by car or bus to reach Beira airport. After that, we’re planning to visit Gorongosa National Park before flying back to France from Beira. From what we’ve heard, the road to Beira is tricky, especially at this time of year (start of the rainy season). Could anyone share their thoughts or suggest a solution? Thanks so much for your help!
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Hi there,
I’m heading to Lesotho in a few days and I’m struggling to find info on the best route between Katse Dam and Sehlathebe National Park. There’s a fairly "direct" route from Thaba Tseka, but the roads seem rough, and we’re not exactly 4x4 pros. Anyone have any tips to share? Thanks!
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Mozambique in October and are looking for either a 4x4 or 4x2 rental in Maputo, or a driver transfer option to reach:
- Ponta Do Ouro
- Tofo
- Vilankulos
The idea is to be self-sufficient for sightseeing and stops while still being able to access certain lodges or beaches that require a 4x2.
Do you have any contacts, addresses, or ideas to share?
Thanks in advance,
Hello,
We're hitting the road again in 2027 to discover new countries and cultures.
Could anyone give me some tips on driving from Ulaanbaatar to Lake Baikal and the route to take?
Thanks, and safe travels to those who are setting off!
We’re planning a 4x4 trip from Belgium to Central Asia, passing through Georgia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
For these countries, our national insurance obviously doesn’t cover the vehicle, so we’ll need to get local insurance.
Will it be a problem if the vehicle is registered under person A and the national insurance is under person B? Both A and B will be in the vehicle, and both will be listed as drivers on the insurance.
When we get the local insurance, if we again list A and B as drivers, does the order matter? Could we get stuck at the border for this reason?
Hi,
For those who’ve driven on Iceland’s gravel roads in their own or a rented Duster, could you tell me what tires were fitted on the vehicle?
Were they All Terrain tires or more "standard" ones like all-season tires, for example?
Follow-up question: if they were "standard" tires, did that cause any issues on the gravel roads and rough terrain?
Thanks so much for any info you can share.
Best,
Marc
Hi there,
I'm planning a 4x4 road trip from Darwin to Broome with a rooftop tent in July 2026.
I'd like to know if I need to book overnight stops in advance or if I can just wing it and stop wherever I feel like it?
Some evenings, we'd like to stop and make use of campsite facilities (restaurant, shop, showers, toilets).
What do you recommend?
Do I need a permit?
My rough itinerary looks like this:
Darwin - Kakadu
Kakadu - Nitmiluk
Nitmiluk - Kununurra
Kununurra - Purnululu
Purnululu - El Questro
El Questro - Mt Elizabeth - Bell Gorge - Broome
I’m planning a trip to Iceland for next July-August, with a car and tent, and I’m wondering about booking campsites.
From your experience, is it necessary or even essential to book campsites in advance, or do you always manage to find a spot to pitch your tent?
We’ll also have the option to sleep in the car without pitching the tent.
Does that give us the flexibility to stay outside a campsite for a night here and there?
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip in the Middle Atlas, starting and ending in Fez and heading down to the south of Midelt, the Assoul Massif.... We’ll be traveling with two small 4x4s.
I’m looking for detailed maps of this region that include small roads and tracks.
Last year, we had a fantastic road trip in the Anti-Atlas and High Atlas using Erfahren maps, but unfortunately, they don’t cover the area we’re interested in this year.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Dominique
We’re planning a 13-day family road trip in Morocco this July, with six people in a Toyota Prado 4x4 (renting in Marrakech).
We’ll alternate between bivouacking and small hotels/riads depending on the stops.
Here’s the planned route (in this order):
Marrakech
→ Ouarzazate
→ Draa Valley
→ Zagora
→ Erg Chegaga
→ Lake Iriki
→ Foum Zguid
→ Tata
→ Tafraoute
→ Aït Mansour
→ Tiznit
→ Mirleft
→ Taroudant
→ Back to Marrakech
Our goal:
Atlas Mountains + desert + dunes + plateaus + valleys + a bit of coastline.
We’ll cover about 1,700 km in total.
We’re planning:
Bivouacking in the Chegaga/Iriki area
Flexible for the rest (booking the day before or same day)
Sand gear: traction plates, compressor, tow strap, roof rack
Questions:
Is the Zagora → Chegaga → Iriki → Foum Zguid crossing in July doable on our own (single vehicle, no guide)?
Are there any truly technical or risky sections between Chegaga and Iriki?
Does the overall itinerary seem manageable in 13 days without rushing?
Any suggestions for great bivouac spots or particularly interesting stops along this route?
The points on the route are provisional overnight stops. Some spots will include two nights in the same area.
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Good evening
I could use some advice 🙂
Our trip to Namibia is planned for June/July 2026.
We’re struggling a bit with timing and choosing activities for the part of the trip between Sesriem and Brandberg.
Day 1: Sesriem to Mirabib
Day 2: Mirabib to Swakopmund – visit Swakopmund, overnight in Swakopmund
Day 3: Sandwich Harbour – overnight in Swakopmund
Day 4: Kayaking with the seals + the living dunes – overnight in Swakopmund
Day 5: Moon Landscape, Henties Bay + Cape Cross – overnight at White Lady Lodge in Brandberg
Does this itinerary seem realistic to you? Is Cape Cross really worth the trip? If I had to choose between Cape Cross and kayaking with the seals, which would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hélix
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However, the rental agencies we’ve found prohibit driving on the tracks to Omalo (Tusheti) and/or Ushguli (Svaneti).
Do you know of any agencies in Tbilisi (local and reliable) that allow rented 4x4s to drive on these tracks? If so, which ones?
Hi everyone,
I’m starting to plan an itinerary for September 2027 focused on Zimbabwe and Zambia. I’d love to visit Gonarezhou National Park—I see there are two sectors: the Mwenezi Region in the south and the area around the Runde River in the north. Should I cover both sectors or just focus on the northern region?
For the parks along the Zambezi River, is it better to visit Mana Pools on the Zimbabwe side or Lower Zambezi on the Zambia side?
Thanks in advance for any tips on the parks in these two countries.
Have a great day, everyone.
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Thanks.
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Do you have any rental companies to recommend?
The traditional rentals like Hertz, Avis, etc. seem way overpriced compared to local companies—what do you think? Are they properly insured?
Has anyone here tried Geo Rent Car, Auto 4 Rental, or Sur Price?
Also, I’m looking for info on the condition of the Ushguli–Lentekhi track—is it passable?
Hi everyone,
A well-prepped 4x4, a travel plan across Africa in stages since I’ve got kids to see regularly and work to earn a living.
I’m leaving in November for about a month with the goal of reaching Senegal via Mauritania. I’d love to share this trip with someone who wants to discover Mauritania and a bit of Senegal... and also experience life on board a 4x4 in the desert or bush, sometimes sleeping in the vehicle or in hostels/small hotels for comfort. I want to share this rediscovery because two’s better than one!
Just traveling, exploring, and living! !
I’m planning to explore Argentine and Chilean Patagonia for a month in December 2019.
I’m looking for a rental company (or several) that offers single-cab 4x4 pick-ups with a fitted camper cell for two people. I’m specifically after a vehicle with an indoor shower for extra comfort ;)
So, no vans—at least not from the rental companies I’ve seen so far.
While browsing the forum, I came across the Chilean rental company Holiday Rent. But do you have any recommendations for Argentine rentals?
Because, if I can’t return the vehicle in the same city as pickup, I’d prefer—and it’d likely be cheaper—to at least return it in the same country.
I’m traveling through Argentina and Chile (as well as Paraguay and Uruguay) with a 2019 Toyota Hilux Euro 6. Could anyone tell me if the local diesel is suitable for its engine, or if I need to take any special precautions (like adding an additive, for example) for these countries?
I’d also like to know if driving at high altitudes is possible, and up to what elevation—or if I should worry about the vehicle going into limp mode?
If that happens, what should I do?
Hi there,
Can you tell me if the road between Zagora and M'Gouna is easy or difficult for a 4x4? How much time and how many kilometers should I plan for? I’m traveling in May.
Thanks!
Hi there,
My trip to South Africa is starting to take shape.
However, I'm struggling to figure out the route through Kruger Park. I can't seem to find the information I need about getting around.
Coming from the south, I plan to arrive on Day 1 in the early afternoon at Malelane or Crocodile Bridge.
Do some shopping in Malelane (or Crocodile Bridge main area) and stay overnight outside the park.
Leave on Day 2 at 5 AM for the park. Explore the southern part of the park.
Stay overnight around Skukuza or Lower Sabie. (We don’t want to stay in one of the park’s big camps. We’re looking for a lodge around 200 €.
Head out on Day 3 for a self-drive safari, maybe as far as Orpen.
We’d like to stay in a private reserve on nights 4 and 5.
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I’m planning to leave Morocco for the summer but want to leave my 4x4 there to avoid exceeding the famous 6-month limit. I’d like to park it in one of the two Spanish enclaves (Ceuta or Melilla).
Does anyone know of people or companies that handle long-term parking (preferably secure) in either place?
Once the car is parked, what’s the best way to get back to France using public transport?
Is the nearest airport Tanger from Ceuta?...
How do I get there easily, etc. etc.
hello! I’d like to go to Kazakhstan and rent a fitted 4x4 locally so I can drive off-road trails and sleep inside the vehicle... could anyone share some local rental company addresses, please? Thanks! !
I'm about to rent a self-drive 4x4 in Mongolia. Has anyone heard of GOBI.RENT?
Otherwise, do you have any tips for checking this company since there's no info on their website (e.g., registration number on the RCS)?
I’m finalizing my trip starting from Namibia.
When I arrive in Divundu, I’d like to head straight to the Khwai area early in the morning to one of the campsites in the Khwai Development Trust. Is the drive doable with a good 4x4 in a day?
We’ll spend 2 nights in Khwai, then 2 or maybe 3 nights in the Moremi area (Third Bridge/Xakanaxa/Mboma) before heading back to Maun to wrap up our journey.
Is that too much time to spend in each place?
We’d also like to do one or two boat excursions in the delta. Any suggestions for the best options and operators?
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!
Best,
Patrick
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to explore the western part of Madagascar from May 1st to 5th, specifically to visit the Tsingy. I’ve heard different versions about the road conditions and access to the Tsingy during this time, so I’d love to hear from people who’ve actually made this trip during this time of year.
Have you traveled from Morondava → Tsingy between May 1st and 5th?
Was the journey doable and safe?
Did you have access to the Grands Tsingy, or just the Petits Tsingy?
Thanks so much for your feedback—it’ll really help me get a clearer picture! 😊
Also, if you have any recommendations for reliable and experienced driver-guides, I’d love to hear them.
Thanks again!
