Vols Lyon-Delhi puis Delhi-Kathmandou moins chers que les vols directs?
by Tachelt
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Projet de voyage au Népal en octobre/novembre.
Il semblerait que les tarifs Lyon-Delhi puis Delhi-kathmandu en avion soient plus attractifs que les vols "directs" (avec 2 escales quand même... )Quelqu'un a-t-il fait cette expérience ?
Faut-il un visa pour l'Inde sachant qu'il faut récupérer les bagages entre les 2 vols ?
Bref, est un bon plan ??
Je reviens du Népal, j'ai pris un Paris-Delhi et un Delhi-Kathmandu, deux solutions:
- Soit tu prends un Visa de transit pour l'inde (39€) et tu peux sortir de la zone international voir même rester 72H en Inde.
- Soit tu reste en zone de transit, à la descente de l'avion il suffit de dire que tu es en transit(quelq'un attend à chaque sortie, ne pas se rendre à la douane), pas besoin de visa, tu donnes ton billet et tu dis s'il faut faire transiter tes bagages (tu peux aussi les faire enregistrer depuis le départ pour la destination finale), puis tu attends dans la zone de transit, il y a des sieges, des toilettes propres, un distributeur d'eau filtré, une télé, des panneaux d'information des vols, des vendeurs de nouriture indienne (vaut mieux prévoir son casse-croute si nécessaire). Entre 1H et 30min avant le départ un employé te donne ton billet(verifier le transit des bagages si non enregistrés au départ) tu peux alors te rendre à l'enbarquement.
Cela est pafois stressant car il n'y a aucune information, mais lorsque ton billet arrive l'employé appel la compagnie et la destination et si quelqu'un ne se présente pas il le cherche dans la zone de transit, donc ca se passe bien !
Cela reste un bon plan en fonction du prix des billets, il faut prévoir un delais minimum de 2h entre les vols, car si le premier vol à du retard, le second ne t'attend pas et tu dois souvent payer un surplus pour modifier ton vol !
Cela reste un bon plan en fonction du prix des billets, il faut prévoir un delais minimum de 2h entre les vols, car si le premier vol à du retard, le second ne t'attend pas et tu dois souvent payer un surplus pour modifier ton vol !
Merci pour ces infos.
Il semble que le transit par Delhi soit très attractif à cette époque de l 'année par rapport aux compagnies du Golfe..
Après, il faut bien sûr s'armer de patience... Je prendrai sans doute suffisamment de marge (et de lecture) pour ne pas spééder à Delhi.. Il est p^lutôt rassurant de savoir qu'on est un peu pris en charge pour le transfert des baggages..
Pour l'instant, j'étudie rapidemment le LYon-Delhi par Air France ou KLM + le Dellhi-Ktm par Jetairways..
A suivre..
Quelles compagnies avais tu utilisées ?
Hello!
Je me suis trouvée face à la même question et pour ma part, la réponse est oui! Mais pour une raison bien précise: plus de place dans les autres vols (directs) à moins de payer pour une catégorie supérieure (renseignement pris suprès de mon agence de voyage)! Et comme Dehli est une destination courante, il y a forcément de la place et donc les prix sont plus bas...
Personnellement, niveau chiffre, j'arrive à un total de CHF1505 pour un itinéraire Genève - Dehli (CHF1280) puis Dehli - Katmandou (CHF225). En comparaison, cette semaine (les prix changent tous les jours), le premier billet était autour des CHF2550 sur ebookers...
Quant au VISA, tu en as besoin d'un parce qu'il te faudra changer d'aéroport (International -> National). De mon côté je pense voyager en Inde après le Népal, donc je vais faire un VISA touriste d'un an en même temps que celui pour le Népal, comme ça je serai tranquille... Pour toi, il te faudra faire un VISA de transit (info de mon agence de voyage aussi) qui coûte si je me souviens bien, autour des CHF40 (plus les frais administratifs de CHF35). Le VISA est valable 15 jours.
Consulte le site de l'Ambassade de l'Inde en France, tu as toutes les informations concernant les VISA, prix, etc...
Voilà, j'espère t'avoir été utile!
Marycil
Je me suis trouvée face à la même question et pour ma part, la réponse est oui! Mais pour une raison bien précise: plus de place dans les autres vols (directs) à moins de payer pour une catégorie supérieure (renseignement pris suprès de mon agence de voyage)! Et comme Dehli est une destination courante, il y a forcément de la place et donc les prix sont plus bas...
Personnellement, niveau chiffre, j'arrive à un total de CHF1505 pour un itinéraire Genève - Dehli (CHF1280) puis Dehli - Katmandou (CHF225). En comparaison, cette semaine (les prix changent tous les jours), le premier billet était autour des CHF2550 sur ebookers...
Quant au VISA, tu en as besoin d'un parce qu'il te faudra changer d'aéroport (International -> National). De mon côté je pense voyager en Inde après le Népal, donc je vais faire un VISA touriste d'un an en même temps que celui pour le Népal, comme ça je serai tranquille... Pour toi, il te faudra faire un VISA de transit (info de mon agence de voyage aussi) qui coûte si je me souviens bien, autour des CHF40 (plus les frais administratifs de CHF35). Le VISA est valable 15 jours.
Consulte le site de l'Ambassade de l'Inde en France, tu as toutes les informations concernant les VISA, prix, etc...
Voilà, j'espère t'avoir été utile!
Marycil
Qui voyagera verra!
J'ai pris des billets avec air india, autant pour le Paris-Delhi que le Delhi-KTM.
Pour le Paris-Delhi avec air india, l'avantage c'est le gain de temps (direct en 8h) mais 2h de retard à l'aller et 4h au retour, le service dans l'avion est à l'indienne !!! les sieges sont pas terrible mais il y a des écrans individuels.
Sur deux autres voyages j'avais pris Finnair: la prestation est nettement meilleur et pas de retard, mais faut changer à Helsinki.
Pour le Delhi-KTM, OK pour air india, mais je conseil Jet airways, et deconseille fortement Nepal Airline (18 h de retard sur un aller).
4-5H de transit à Delhi me parrait bien pour assurer la liaison, et 2H un minimum.
Bonjour
je suis dans la même situation que tachelt pour un vol lyon KTM entre octobre et novembre.
J'ai vu votre combine pour acheter séparément deux billets via delhi, mais je me pose la question en cas de retard d'un des vols le deuxième nétant pas lié au premier, la compagnie surtout si elle sont différente ne pourrons pas nous proposer de solution de rechange??
Connaisser vous des agences de voyages qui propose des vols sec vers le népal afin de faire la m^me conbine mais sous le controle de l'agence qui poura donc lier les billets? merci
Connaisser vous des agences de voyages qui propose des vols sec vers le népal afin de faire la m^me conbine mais sous le controle de l'agence qui poura donc lier les billets? merci
Le coup d'un report d'un billet est de 500 INR (10€) avant le vol et de 1000 INR (20€) aprés, mais tout est négociable ! par exemple en prenant la même compagnie pour les deux vols.
Soit prendre de la marge suffisante soit être pret à payer le changement de vol !
Ca se passe trés bien dans tous les cas, faut pas stresser, il y a toujours une solution.
Je suis dans la même quete...
alors celui qui trouve la meilleure solution pour un A/R Lyon /Kat gagne un apéro à Kat...😉
Hello!
J'ai cherchée, po trouvé :-( Et même avec une agence de voyage, je ne vole pas avec les mêmes compagnies sur les deux vols... Par contre, j'imagine que si tu prends la peine d'aller dans une agence, ils feront le nécessaire pour éviter une mauvaise connection ou la séléction d'une mauvaise compagnie... Pour les vols directs, c'est out!
Marycil
J'ai cherchée, po trouvé :-( Et même avec une agence de voyage, je ne vole pas avec les mêmes compagnies sur les deux vols... Par contre, j'imagine que si tu prends la peine d'aller dans une agence, ils feront le nécessaire pour éviter une mauvaise connection ou la séléction d'une mauvaise compagnie... Pour les vols directs, c'est out!
Marycil
Qui voyagera verra!
Et en faisant Lyon-Delhi par avion et Delhi-Ktm par car, je sais que le réseau routier est déplorable au Népal ... mais est ce faisable ? Effectivement il faut en plus prendre le visa indien. Si cette solution est choisie, combien faut il de temps entre Delhi et KTM, la théorie doit être loin de la réalité dans ce cas mais pourquoi pas essayer ?
Hélène
Pour finir j'ai trouvé (et réservé) un Lyon KTM à 904€ du 20/10 au 18/11 via voyageSNCF ; Lyon -Paris Air France
Paris-Delhi : air India
Delhi- KTM : Indian airlines
Pas beaucoup d'attentes à l'aller
1 nuit (à l'aéroport de Delhi ?) au retour.
çà me semble correct, car si on ajoute le prix du billet en scindant le vol (550E British airrways Lyon delhi+200€ Delhi KTM par Jetairways et si on ajoute les frais d'agence (65€ mini sur Govoyages ou bourse des vols)+visa éventuel + soucis du transfert de bagages..l'économie réalisée ne me semble pas si évidente.. A voir...
Pour info, pour avoir déja été à delhi, la zone de transit est trés petite, pour ceux qui connaisse Lyon fait le double.De plus il y a trés peu de commerce et 2bars et 2ou 3 duty free, et trés peu de siége, il faudra donc avoir les sac de couchage!
Penser également que si vous souhaiter aller a l'hotel ou si votre vol est décaller il faudra impérativement un visa indien environ 60€
Pour ma part j'attends encore un peu, car Oman Air ouvre des vol pour KTM, a partir de novembre et la négociation est en cours pour Sept/Oct, réponse semaine prochaine, et les tarifs sont trés attractif CDG>MUSCAT>KTM A/R 850€, à rajouter A/R TGV Lyon CDG pour 50€ en prem's est nous arrivons a 900€
Pour ma part j'attends encore un peu, car Oman Air ouvre des vol pour KTM, a partir de novembre et la négociation est en cours pour Sept/Oct, réponse semaine prochaine, et les tarifs sont trés attractif CDG>MUSCAT>KTM A/R 850€, à rajouter A/R TGV Lyon CDG pour 50€ en prem's est nous arrivons a 900€
Hello Vincentzohb !
Fais attention aux billets prems.. Si pour une raison ou une autre le vol est décallé, tu n'as plus qu'à repayer un billet TGV (expérience vécue dans mon entourage..)
Le vol que j'ai réservé à 904 € st maintenant à 929....
A part çà, je cherche à compléter un groupe pour le Mera Peak (17j à partir du 25/10) avec une agence de Kathmandou hyper fiable semble t-il... Je mettrai un de ces jours un courrier dans une autre rubrique, plus appropriée...
Bonjour,
Je reviens du Népal, j'ai pris un Paris-Delhi et un Delhi-Kathmandu...
L'année dernière j'avais acheté un billet CDG-DEL-KTM 100% Air India et ça c'était passé comme tu le raconte à DEL.
Cette année impossible de trouver un tel billet (je ne comprends pas pourquoi), donc j'envisage de faire deux billets séparés CDG-DEL et DEL-KTM (au pire des compagnies différentes).
Donc tu dis qu'en fait ça va se passer comme l'année dernière, c'est-à-dire toute la manip en zone internationale de transit. Ai-je bien compris ?
Je reviens du Népal, j'ai pris un Paris-Delhi et un Delhi-Kathmandu...
L'année dernière j'avais acheté un billet CDG-DEL-KTM 100% Air India et ça c'était passé comme tu le raconte à DEL.
Cette année impossible de trouver un tel billet (je ne comprends pas pourquoi), donc j'envisage de faire deux billets séparés CDG-DEL et DEL-KTM (au pire des compagnies différentes).
Donc tu dis qu'en fait ça va se passer comme l'année dernière, c'est-à-dire toute la manip en zone internationale de transit. Ai-je bien compris ?
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Namaste !!
Personnellement j'ai acheté mon vol sur Opodo : je pars de Lyon le 1er novembre pour un mois, avec escale à Bruxelles, puis Delhi (là c'est un peu long) puis Kathmandu . Le tout sur Jet Airways, avec semble-t-il transfert de bagages inclus (mais certains sur cette discussion me font un peu peur !!! Je vais vérifier...) Mon billet, assurance incluse me coûte environ 720 euros . Une amie népalaise fait le même type de voyage, mais en passant par Londres, toujours au départ de Lyon, et n'a jamais eu de problème à Delhi, sauf la longueur de l'escale . Cordialement, Christine .
Christine
Hello voyageurs
J'ai finalement acheter un billet avec Oman Air pour 800€
Départ le 29/10 a 22h de CDG escale a Muscat 3h et arrivé a KTM à17h, retour le 21/11 départ 18h de KTM arrivé CDG 6h30 avec 3h a Muscat.
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We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it?
Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
Good evening,
As two senior French couples who are used to traveling independently all over the world, we’d like to visit Kenya next November.
Now, after seeing and reading a bit everywhere, and with the first quotes for a 6/7-day safari, I’m shocked by the prices (like $2,250) for places like Maasai Mara, where entry alone costs $200 per person per day, plus fees for the driver and vehicle.
So if you have any recent great tips or contacts to share to help me out, I’d really appreciate it—because despite the costs, we’d still love to go, while keeping things reasonable.
The most plausible solution is probably renting a vehicle with a driver-guide.
Thanks in advance for all your replies.
Jacques
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn
Hi there,
This is my first time traveling to Italy, and I’m planning to go by car.
From what I’ve read, parking is tough in cities like Florence.
I’m looking for a small town not too far from Florence where I can stay and park my car, then take the train to visit Florence.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Morocco for a trip in the south, starting with 3 days in Marrakech (from January 8th to 11th, 2026).
If you’ve got any tips, cool spots to recommend, I’m all ears! 🎊
And, fellow traveler, if you’d like to share this Marrakech adventure together, I’d love that!
Have a great evening




