Ma fiancé et moi souhaitons partir la 1ère semaine de Septembre 2019 en Tanzanie pour un Safari.
Nous avons commencé à faire des recherches et de nombreux devis mais c'est très compliqué de choisir et d'avoir confiance en une agence.
Nous souhaitons faire 4 jours ou 1 semaine de Safari cela dépendra du budget. Nous avons eu l'idée de faire que 2 parcs Seregeti et Tanrangire.
Pouvez vous nous donner des conseils, nous avons un petit budget et nous avons pensée loger dans les tantes. Est-ce une bonne idée ? L'avez vous déjà fait ?
Le fait de dormir en tentes vous reduira pas mal le budget en effet!
Le parc du Tarangire et du Serengeti sont exceptionnels ! Sur le chemin du Serengeti, vous passez par le Ngorongoro, donc peut etre voir si ca ne vaut pas le coup aussi de faire ce parc par la meme occasion.
Si vous partez plus longtemps (1semaine), je vous conseille d'ajouter le Lac Manyara, le Ngorongoro et de passer plus de temps dans le Serengeti !
J'habite sur Arusha, donc n'hesitez pas si vous voulez un avis sur les agences que vous avez demarchees et sur les tarifs proposes !
Bonne journee
Bonjour à tous
Ma fiancé et moi souhaitons partir la 1ère semaine de Septembre 2019 en Tanzanie pour un Safari.
Nous avons commencé à faire des recherches et de nombreux devis mais c'est très compliqué de choisir et d'avoir confiance en une agence.
Nous souhaitons faire 4 jours ou 1 semaine de Safari cela dépendra du budget. Nous avons eu l'idée de faire que 2 parcs Seregeti et Tanrangire.
Pouvez vous nous donner des conseils, nous avons un petit budget et nous avons pensée loger dans les tantes. Est-ce une bonne idée ? L'avez vous déjà fait ?
Merci beaucoup pour vos conseils. On a établi plusieurs devis pour une semaine on nous a proposé 1900$ par personne, en logeant dans des tentes.
Quand pensez-vous du prix ?
La grosse question sinon se pose concerne les tentes.
À quoi ressemble les tentes ?
Est-ce une bonne idée de dormir dans les tentes ?
Il y a t il eau chaude matelas et toilettes ?
Nous avons peur que cela soit trop rustique...
D'accord !
Le prix me semble un peu eleves, s'il s'agit bien d'un safari "basique" en tentes !
Pour vous donner une idee, je suis en lien avec plusieurs compagnies et pour un sejour en tentes, on est plus sur du 250 USD par jour/pers (soit un peu plus de 1700 USD pour la semaine).
Apres tout depend, si vous avez ajoutes des activites qui font augmenter le prix.
Ce sont souvent de simples petites tentes de camping pour deux pers (sans espace pour table a l'interieur, ...).
C'est un choix propre a votre envie et projet de voyage ! Personnellement, j'adore le cote nature, et dormir en tente avec simple confort, ne me derange absolument pas! Mais certains prefereront mettre un budget un peu plus eleve pour profiter du confort d'un lodge !
Normalement les matelas et sac de couchage sont fournis (tout depend de l'agence avec laquelle vous partez, certains demandent un supplement de location de l'equipement).
Souvent, il y a un batiment cuisine, qui permet a votre cuisinier perso de vous preparer les repas, et un batiment sanitaire.
Pour les sanitaires, tout depend du standing des campings, de l'efficacite des panneaux solaires, ... et il est donc probable que la douche ne soit pas aussi chaude que vous l'esperez...
Merci beaucoup pour vos conseils. On a établi plusieurs devis pour une semaine on nous a proposé 1900$ par personne, en logeant dans des tentes.
Quand pensez-vous du prix ?
La grosse question sinon se pose concerne les tentes
À quoi ressemble les tentes ?
Est-ce une bonne idée de dormir dans les tentes ?
Il y a t il eau chaude matelas et toilettes ?
Nous avons peur que cela soit trop rustique...
Je trouve aussi que c'est un peu cher pour des public camp (voir explication a la fin)
En sept 2017, on a fait un safari avec Kessy Brothers (agence a Moshi) en lodge et Tented Camp.
J'avais d'abord demandé un devis en public camp : la proposition est modulable a souhait, on a ajouté des jours a certains endroits, enlevé d'autres, ils sont ouvertes a toute proposition et vous conseille si vous demandez qqs chose de pas tres logique. On avait commencé avec 5j puis on en a fait finalement 8 !!
Le prix de 1265$ était pour 2, pour 3 ou 4 on paratge le meme 4x4 donc c'est - cher
Il faut ajouter le salaire du guide a la fin
On est parti de Moshi car on venait de faire le Kili, mais ils peuvent vous prendre a Arusha
DAY 0:Airport / Hotel
This is pickup day from the airport or bus terminal to the hotel for overnight. (nuit a Moshi hotel Salinero)
DAY 1: Tarangire national park
After breakfast with your picnic lunch box drive to Tarangire National park for full game drive till evening time.
DAY 2: Serengeti national park
As early as possible after breakfast with your picnic lunch box drive to Serengeti national park enroute game drive. Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park - full day
Another day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drive in search for wild game you might have missed in the previous game drives. Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park - full day
Another day in Serengeti with morning game to Mara river north serengeti to see migration
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park - full day
Another day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drive in search for wild game you might have missed in the previous game drives. Dinner and overnight at Camp.
DAY 6: Serengeti national park
At the time around 05:30am after a cup of coffee/tea start the sunrise game drive till 10:00am then back to the camp for breakfast / lunch. Thereafter continue with game till late noon.. Dinner and overnight at Camp.
DAY :7 Ngorongoro crater / Arusha
After breakfast with your picnic lunch box descend to Ngorongoro crater for full game drive till late noon then drive to Arusha
The price cost for Safari is included as follows
-All park fees for the government.
-Vehicle for safari open roof, proper seat, 4WD.
-Food 3 meals a day.
-Drinking water.
-Soft drinks.
-One bottle of beer after dinner.
-Professional English speaking driver Guide.
-Full board accommodation in lodge during safari
-One night hotel accommodation before safari
Les camps sont de petite taille, non clos en pleine savane comme les tented camp.
DS les 2 cas Interdiction absolue de sortir la nuit, car les hyènes, lions … rodent !!! … et c’est vrai que c’est surprenant la 1ere fois d’entendre le « rire » des hyènes autour de la tente
Pas de pb en tented Camp car Wc a l’intérieur si besoin, mais en tente c’est danger de mort si on veut aller au WC collectif.
En public camp, la tente est fourni de meme que le cuisinier qui apporte la nourriture. Il s'agit de petite tente dome avec matelas / lit de camp
Il y a un batiment en dur avec tables-chaise et lieu pour les cuisiniers, ainsi que Wc et douche communes
Merci pour votre réponse.
J'ai eu 2 retour un devis pour 7jours et 6 nuits pour 1400$ en camping de bon niveau et un autre devis pour 5jours et 4 nuits pour 1550$ avc logements camps et 1120$ en bivouaque.
Quand pensez-vous ?
J'arrive pas à comprendre la différence entre c'est 2 logements ?
Le mieux c'est que vous demandiez directement à ces agences le nom des camps dans lesquels vous allez loger pour que vous puissiez comparer directement !
Attention de prendre en compte (ça n'est peut être pas important pour vous, mais pour certaines personnes c'est un facteur décisionnel), que des tarifs trop attrayants peuvent signifier que les guides n'ont pas de salaires fixes et sont donc uniquement payés avec les pourboires que donnent les clients.
N'hésitez pas à recontacter les agences et à leur demander plus de détails, sur les logements et détails de leurs tarifs !
Si vous souhaitez je peux vous mettre en contact avec deux ou 3 agences locales pour que vous puissiez aussi faire une comparaison!
Cordialement
Merci pour votre réponse.
J'ai eu 2 retour un devis pour 7jours et 6 nuits pour 1400$ en camping de bon niveau et un autre devis pour 5jours et 4 nuits pour 1550$ avc logements camps et 1120$ en bivouaque.
Quand pensez-vous ?
J'arrive pas à comprendre la différence entre c'est 2 logements ?
Merci pour votre réponse.
Nous avons décidé de ne pas passé par une agence, cela si j'ai bien compris fait baissé le coup du Safari de 20 à 30%
J'ai fait quelques devis avec des agences, soit il sont trop cher 2134€ la semaine pour 1 semaine soit il ne font pas de devis pour 3 ou 4 jours de Safari.
Pouvez-vous me dire si vous avez déjà fait un Safari directement avc un guide ? Est-ce que ça c'est bien passé ? Je peux avoir confiance ? Faut-il le payer uniquement à l'arrivée ?
Je ne sais pas c'est qu'un bivouaque en safari 😛. Peut-etre est-ce un camping en dehors des parcs. Ds les parc le seul camping autorisé est ds les Public Camp
logements camps : ?? idem, mais vue le tarif ça n'est pas du "Tented Camp" (voir photo ci-dessous) avec lit 2 places, WC et douche incluse. L'autre photo monter la "tente restaurant". Il y a 8 a 12 tentes en général
camping de bon niveau = Public Camp: on remplace les grosses tentes de la photo par de petites tentes domes classiques avec Wc, douche, salle a manger communes
Mara River Katikati Tented Camp :
La douche chaude qui est remplie a la demande :
Le "restaurant" de Seronera Katikati Tented Camp :
Envoie moi les devis en privé , je regarderai si je comprend mieux pour te donner un avis
Pour les prix il faut aussi regarder si le logement est ds ou hors des parc
Encore merci pour votre réponse
Avez-vous d'autres photos des logements car je n'arrive pas à m'imaginer à quoi sa ressembles ?
Merc beacoup pour le nouvelle de safari je bien recu et pour le 4 nuit je vous fait en tres beau program de 4 nuit 5 jour
L’itinerer de safari au dessous
Jour 1 Arusha Tarangire depart avec le piqui nique safari journee dans le parc fin de la premidi depart a Mto wa Mbu Fanaka safari camp www.fanakasafaricamp.cm
Jour 2 Mto wa Mbu Serengeti
Apres petit dejeneur depart vers Serengeti avec piqui niqui a travers la zone protegee du arrive Serengeti safari enroute nuit a thorn tree camp www.thorntreecomp.com
Jour 3 Serengeti tout la journee safari dans le plain du Serengeti nuit a thorn tree camp
Jour 4 Serengeti Ngorongoro cratere avec piqui nique safari journee dans le crater apres depart vers Arusha
Le prix par person ce 1550$
Le prix par person pour le meme programme bivouaque 1120$
Le prix compand 4x4 troit ouvert , frais d’antre du parc , Herbergement camping, Frais de Guide .
Le prix coprand pas Vol, Visa, et pourboires
Et le 2 ème devis :
Jambo / Bonjour de la Tanzanie.
Merci beaucoup pour votre message réussir avec plaisir et merci beaucoup pour choisir notre agencé.
Ci-après le programme de 7jours 6nuits, 5jrs/nuitset tarif “budget serré” pour visiter des parcs principaux au nord de la Tanzanie; dormir en camping de bon niveau pour découvrir maximum d’animaux bien sûr mais aussi être tout près d'animaux dans la nature africaine au cœur de la savane safari privé pour 2personnes la 1ère semaine de Septembre 2019;
Jour 1:- ARRIVER EN TANZANIA.
Arrivée à l'aéroport de Kilimandjaro, vous accueille et vous amène à Raha Leo pour passer la nuit.
Jour 2:- VALLEE DU RIFT
Le matin départ vers vallée du rift, chez les Maasaï pour le safari à pied guide par guide Maasaï au milieu des animaux sauvages;- hyènes, gnous, éléphants, zèbres, Girafes, Buffles, Impalas, où vous allez aussi partager leur mode de vie traditionnel chez le pay Maasaï les nomades, refusant toute intégration au monde actuel, vivant d'elevage et de cueillette en petit groups familiaux dans des Cases temporaires, dîner et nuit chez Maasaï à en hutte.
Jour 3:- TARANGIRE PARC
Départ pour le Parc National de Tarangire pour un safari. Déjeuner pique-nique dans le parc. Le Tarangire est connu grâce à sa multitude de baobabs, au milieu des quels vous pourrez sans doute admirer les Zebras, les gnous, les koudous, éléphants, et antilopes, dîner et nuit à Makuyuni campsite.
Jour 4:- NGORONGORO.
Départ vers l'un des plus beaux sites naturels du pays l'extraordinaire du Ngorongoro, descendre dans le cratère que l'on surnommé le jardin d'éden pour un safari consacrée à un safari dans le cratère. Creusé dans la paroi du Grand Rift, cet ancien volcan actif, culminant aujourd'hui à 2 285 m, offre l’un des plus extraordinaires spectacles naturels au monde. Longue descente dans l'immense cratère dont le diamètre ne mesure pas moins de 20 km ! Le parc de Ngorongoro de 8 292 km² a été élevé au statut de réserve internationale de la Biosphère et est inscrit au Patrimoine mondial de l'humanité par l'Unesco depuis 1978. Véritable jardin d'Eden, les terres verdoyantes sont constellées de beaux acacias et d'arbres parasols où se concentre un nombre inimaginable d'espèces animales attirées par différents écosystèmes : lions, hyènes, gnous, zèbres, éléphants, rhinocéros noirs, léopards. Déjeuner panier repas à la cour de la vie sauvage en route pour dîner et nuit à Serengeti nyani campsite.
Jour 5:- SERENGETI.
Safari toute la journée dans le Serengeti surnommé "les plaines infinies" par les Massaïs, l’un des plus célèbres parcs nationaux au monde, inscrit au Patrimoine mondial de l'Humanité. Les vastes étendues se prolongent jusqu'au parc de Massai Mara au Kenya et permettent une circulation des animaux en toute liberté et en particulier celle de la migration de deux millions d'herbivores : phénomène saisissant pendant lequel gnous et zèbres, gazelles parcourent ensemble plus de 3 000 km à la recherche d'un meilleur herbage, déjeuner pique-nique en cour de safari, dîner et nuit à Serengeti Nyani Campsite.
Jour 6:- SERENGETI.
Avec la possibilité de faire le montgolfière au Serengeti, commencerai à 5h00 pendant le matin, le véhicule de montgolfière viendra au camp pour vous prendre et aller au central du Serengeti ou vous trouverez votre montgolfière et commencer votre aventure de l'Afrique dans le parc du Serengeti. Après 1 ou 2 heures, vous allez prendre votre petit déjeuner dans la forêt du Serengeti avec le champagne (bush breakfast) toute suite après avoir atterrir, ou après votre petit déjeuner continuerez un autre safari dans le parc de Serengeti sans faire le montgolfière safari en route pour dîner et nuit à Makuyuni capmsite.
Jour 7:- MANYARA PARC
Apres le petit déjeuner départ pour le Lac Manyara, apprécierez un safari dans le parc national. Célèbre pour ses lions grimpant aux arbres, il abrite également des espèces typiques des zones humides, des hippopotames, des singes, des flamants roses, plus tard rentre pour etre transfert à l'aéroport repartir pour France.
PRIX.
2pax payer USD 1400$ par personne.
OU 5 JOURS 4 NUITS
Jour 1:- ARRIVER EN TANZANIA.
Arrivée à l'aéroport de Kilimandjaro, vous accueille et vous amène à Raha Leo pour passer la nuit.
Jour 2:- VALLEE DU RIFT
Le matin départ vers vallée du rift, pour le safari à pied, dîner et nuit chez Maasaï à en hutte.
Jour 3:- TARANGIRE PARC
Départ pour un safari et déjeuner pique-nique dans le parc de Tarangire, nuit à Makuyuni campsite.
Jour 4:- NGORONGORO.
Départ vers Ngorongoro, descendre dans le cratère pour un safari et déjeuner panier repas nuit à panorama campsite.
Jour 5:- MANYARA PARC
Départ pour apprécierez un safari dans le parc plus tard rentre pour levol repartir pour France.
PRIX.
2pax payer USD 1000$ par personne.
Le prix inclus:-
Hébergement en pension complète aux camp sites, 4x4 a toit ouvrant privatif, Chauffeur guide professionnel francophone (Peter ou Tuma), trekking, Tentes, Cuisinier, Matelas, sacs de couchage, Les taxes d'entrée des parcs, service dans le cratère, et une bouteille d'eau minérale par jour par personne.
Le prix Exclus:-
Les vols, soda, Alcool, visiter le site d'Olduvai, le montgolfière, Visa, Tips, l’assurance personnelle et les extras et toute dépense de nature personnelle.
Pour toute information ou clarification, veuille agréer de nous contacter a tout moment.
Très sympas de vous accueil en Tanzanie et passez une agréable journée.
Bonjour,
Quand je parle d'agences locales, je ne parle pas de tours operateurs.
- Les tours operateurs traitent en effet avec des partenaires locaux et prennent un pourcentage pour eux (ce qui fait monter les prix).
- Les agences locales, travaillent directement avec des guides tanzaniens qui sont employes pour eux.
- Et apres, vous avez les freelance, qui sont des guides independants et ont leur petit business et propre voiture.
Cela a plusieurs avantages de passer par une agence locale :
- vous ne payez en effet pas les frais supplementaires comme avec un tour operateur
- cela vous permet d'avoir une certaine securite que vous n'avez pas forcement avec un guide independant (p.ex. si vous avez une panne de voiture au milieu d'un parc, l'agence locale sera capable de vous envoyer un autre vehicule de remplacement).
Habitant ici, j'ai deja fait des safaris avec agences locales et avec guides independants. J'ai ete contente avec les deux types d'experiences, mais j'avoue avoir ete soulagee d'etre avec une agence lorsque nous avons eu une panne dans le Tarangire (ils nous ont envoye quasi directement un nouveau vehicule et ca nous a permis de continuer notre safari sans embuche).
Pour les payements, generalement les agences locales demandent de faire un virement sur compte bancaire a l'avance, d'un certain pourcentage (cela depend des agences, mais peut etre aux alentours de 15% du total du voyage) et vous payez le reste en dollars a l'arrivee.
Pour les guides independants, c'est souvent payement en cash a l'arrivee car ils n'ont pas forcement de compte bancaire.
Voici mes conseils au niveau agences et guides :
- Wilkinson tour: ils ont un intermediaire qui parle francais et je pense des guides qui parlent francais. Ils ont leurs propres Tented Camps, donc la qualite est assuree, par contre je ne connais pas bien leurs tarifs, sans doute un peu plus eleve que pour du simple camping. J'ai deja fait un petit safari avec eux et ete dans leur camp dans le Tarangire et leur logement a Arusha et j'ai ete ravie par la qualite ! Voici l'adresse mail: quentindanel@outlook.
- Chumia African Travel: petite agence locale, plus petit budget, choix de logement en tente ou lodge. Guide et correspondant francophones. J'ai fait un safari avec eux et le Kilimandjaro et je leur ai aussi adresse de la famille et des amis.Tous contents de leur experience. J'ai vraiment accroche avec l ambiance et je les aide donc maintenant a traduire les programmes en francais. Voici l'adresse mail: sales@chumiaafricantravel.com
Pour des guides individuels:
- Salim: +255685814347 (sur whatsapp). Il a sa propre voiture de safari. (Je n'ai fait que des activites a la journee avec lui et ne peut donc pas certifier ses qualites en tant que guide pour safari).
- Emmanuel : +255754042762 (sur whatsapp). Pareil que Salim.
Pour des activites a la journee, ils etaient tous les deux tres professionnels.
En esperant que ca puisse vous aider !
Merci pour votre réponse.
Nous avons décidé de ne pas passé par une agence, cela si j'ai bien compris fait baissé le coup du Safari de 20 à 30%
J'ai fait quelques devis avec des agences, soit il sont trop cher 2134€ la semaine pour 1 semaine soit il ne font pas de devis pour 3 ou 4 jours de Safari.
Pouvez-vous me dire si vous avez déjà fait un Safari directement avc un guide ? Est-ce que ça c'est bien passé ? Je peux avoir confiance ? Faut-il le payer uniquement à l'arrivée ?
Le 1er safari est en Tented Camp (grosse tente avec lit, wc et douche) donc confortable
le prix me parait correct
Les inconnus :
- ou se trouve le camp le matin du Ngorongoro car vous risquez d'etre loin du Ngorongoro et du coup d'avoir une petite journée sur place (l'entrée est pour 6h ds le cratère), surtout qu'ensuite vous allez a Arusha (3h 3h30 de route)
- pas de récupération ni dépose a l'aéroport
4 j pour un safari c'est vraiment le minimum pour avoir le temps de poser le 4x4 en attente des animaux ou pour les observer
En camping, le tarif est un peu cher (100-150$ ?)
Le 2eme est en camping (petite tentes dome avec matelas):
- la 1er journée est pour voir des Masais ds un "zoo" : j'aime pas mais chacun fait ce qui veux
- j'enleverais le Lac Manyara pour le remplacer par une journée de + ds le Serengeti ou il y a tant d'animaux et de paysages a voir
- la mongolfiere c'est cher chouette mais ça prend du temps, donc en 2 jours de Serengeti c'est peut-être dommage
Le prix est vraiment correct
Le 3eme est en camping :
- vraiment trop court, surtout avec la 1er journée ds le Rift
- ce qui manque c'est le Sernegeti mais c'est plus loin donc + cher et 2j minimum de plus
Le prix me parait aussi correct
Après c'est a vous de faire le choix en fc de vos envies et de votre budget
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Après 20 jours en Ouganda, je retrouve mon père pour un safari de 3 jours (cela lui convient). Nous nous retrouvons à Nairobi et nous avons la journée pour nous deplacer dans un Parc (le plus loin de Nairobi pour éviter la foule?) et y passer 4 nuits avant de retourner à la capitale pour la France.
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March or May 2027.
Around 15 days in the Western Cape,
then 15 days in the southern KNP.
Arrival either in PE or George.
The pros know I’m somewhat familiar with the area... that I don’t camp... that my accommodations can be simple and remote, self-catering but with basic comforts... that I’m looking for spots that are a bit off the beaten path... in a relaxed mode...
From George:
Late arrival... need some rest... Herolds Bay from George to the N1.
Tsitsikamma is catching my eye (Storms River)... with or without a stop in Knysna.
Question:
What’s the current condition of the pass from Knysna to Uniondale? R339.
And while I’m at it, the condition of the R340.
Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and my questions still apply if arriving in PE.
Is the Swartberg still closed?
Any recommendations for accommodation in Prince Albert?
If I cross the escarpment, I’ll continue via Anysberg NR, Touwsrivier... any thoughts?
From there... Tankwa Karoo or Mount Cedar (or both).
Then heading back down to the coast... the highlands of Hermanus or Kogelberg NR (any opinions on the latter?).
Or,
A more classic route along the coast...
If I arrive (fairly late) in PE... any ideas for accommodation in that little area?
Given that Nyathi Camp is winking at me...
(For context... a while back, I stayed at Riverbend (same Addo sector, private concession)... and I visited the ruins of that abandoned lodge at the time, which has clearly been renovated since... located in a very quiet part of Addo...).
Any feedback from the pros?
Well, that’s about it...
I’m open to any other tips or advice!
Hi there,
I’m considering camping in Nyungwe Park with my family (2 adults, 2 kids) at Uwinka campsite. Problem: the park rents the tent but without any gear (mattresses, blankets). We don’t have a car. Is it possible to rent or buy mattresses and blankets near the park, please?
Thanks for your help
Hi, I'm looking for information on the road conditions in Moremi. We're leaving in 15 days, and from what I've heard, the roads are pretty tough to drive on. Any advice?
Thanks
I’m planning a potential trip to Namibia for a classic circuit in April 2027.
I’m surprised by how expensive the accommodations inside the parks are—really steep! Is it possible to stay outside the parks but still close enough to enjoy the game drives?
Do you have any recommendations for more reasonably priced lodging? I’m okay with spending 200 to 250 € per night.
No camping—the friend I’m traveling with absolutely refuses 😉, but maybe upgraded tents would work.
Hello,
We’re planning a route from Maun to Kazane and Victoria Falls for May 2027 in a Toyota Hilux 4x4, staying in lodges (no camping). Here’s the rough outline:
- Maun: Arrival likely from Johannesburg, 2 nights
- Khwai: 2 nights
- Return to Maun
- Need to decide on a stop between Maun and Sepopa?
- Sepopa: 2 nights
- Cross into Namibia: Bagani, 2 nights
- Kongola: 2 nights
- Katima Mulilo: 2 nights
- Kasane: 3 or 4 nights
- Victoria Falls: 1 or 2 nights
- Return to France from Kasane or Victoria Falls
What’s the road condition like between Maun and Khwai? The stop names are approximate based on accommodations.
Thanks for any feedback on this plan!
Ailleurs 64
At the end of July, we’re heading to Namibia with a group of five for a three-week road trip and visit to the national parks.
We’ve read conflicting info about buying entry tickets—either online (where?) or at the gate when we arrive?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the agencies you used to plan your trip to Uganda.
There’s the whole issue of gorilla permits, which need to be booked in advance and involve a significant financial commitment. That’s where I’m at with my trip planning. Between checking lutb.go.ug/ and reading online reviews, it’s hard to move forward with confidence.
I contacted the French Embassy, but they don’t provide any recommendations. I almost booked with an agency that had a really bad review from February specifically about the permit process.
How did you go about choosing your agency? Given the large sum involved, I’m this close to booking through a travel agency in France for this part.
From what I understand, no matter which agency books the permit, you’re ultimately guided by professionals trained for gorilla trekking based on the permit itself? I’m assuming that’s how it works.
Thanks for your feedback, and I’m really happy to see the forum’s new energy—it’s been super helpful to me in the past.
We’re heading to Uganda next summer for three weeks with our two kids, who’ll be 7 and 9 years old.
We’ve been to Southern Africa before but not East Africa, and after a trip to South Africa two years ago, the kids wanted to return to Africa, while we wanted to explore a new region while staying independent... Uganda’s been catching our eye for a while, and with Rwandair offering relatively attractive prices, we’re going for it!
We’ll be traveling in a 4x4 (self-drive) with roof tents. I don’t have any 4x4 driving experience, so it’ll be a first for me, but we’ll manage 😉 No great apes for us—kids need to be 15, and we don’t want to do that experience without them.
I don’t usually ask the forum much for trip planning, but this time, I’d love your thoughts and advice!
First question: Karamoja or not? At first glance, if we want to add it to a "classic" loop in the southwest, it doesn’t seem realistic—too packed, too much driving. We could consider doing the full loop via Kidepo and then heading down to Murchison, but I’m worried the trip might feel less varied and less kid-friendly. That said, the region looks stunning, and I’m struggling to accept not going at all... What do you think?
If we skip Karamoja, we’d do a loop: Murchison/Fort Portal/QENP/Bunyonyi/Mburo, which seems pretty comprehensive and would let us take our time, which is nice. A few random questions:
- How much time should we plan for the Fort Portal area? I was thinking at least 3 days to visit Bigodi Swamp, walk around the craters, and maybe do a community walk (any thoughts on that?).
- Between Murchison Falls and the Fort Portal area, is it worth breaking up the drive? I spotted Lake Albert Safari Lodge on the shores of Lake Albert—it’s not too expensive and looks nice.
- I’d love to do some easy walks/hikes at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, ideally without a guide, but it doesn’t seem straightforward. Do you know if it’s possible to do nice walks independently? I’ve read about hikes in the hills near Kilembe but nothing very specific. Maybe staying somewhere at the foot of the mountains, like Ruboni Community Camp, would allow that.
- Lake Mutanda looks really cool, and so does Lake Bunyonyi... Ideally, I’d like to see both, but won’t that feel repetitive? Is Lake Mutanda worth the detour?
Last practical question, since we don’t have experience with this: for the car with kids, would you recommend two tents (a bit more space) or a four-person tent?
I’ll stop here—already a lot of questions...
Thanks in advance for your feedback, and looking forward to exchanging ideas!
Gabriel
We’re planning our second trip to South Africa in July 2026. In 2023, we did a loop from Joburg, Golden Gate, Drakensberg, Hluhluwe, St Lucia, Eswatini, Kruger, Blyde River Canyon, and back to Joburg.
This time, we’d like to go to Cape Town and do a road trip to Port Elizabeth, then fly back to Joburg to return to Kruger. At this stage of my planning, here’s what it could look like:
D1 to D4: Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope (Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Boulders, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak Drive). I’ve spotted a few places to stay between Camps Bay and Hout Bay (3 nights).
D5 and D6: Either Karoo NP or Hermanus and De Hoop. Any opinions to tip the scales? I’ll admit I’m already leaning toward Karoo (the "wild" vibe of the landscapes and wildlife encounters appeal to me much more than the seaside, which feels less exotic). If we go for Karoo, where should we stay? Inside the park or in Beaufort West? I’ve seen good reviews for Ko-ka Tsara Bush Camp, but maybe it’s better to stay in the Sanparks cottages to make the most of the park? (2 nights)
Option B is to do Stellenbosch (though vineyards aren’t great in winter) and/or the Whale Route—Betty’s Bay, Hermanus, De Hoop (2 nights near Gansbaai).
D7 and D8: Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn. Staying at De Cango Guest Farm (2 nights).
D9 and D10: Knysna, Robberg Nature Reserve, Tsitsikamma (2 nights in Plettenberg Bay and 1 night in PE).
D11: Flight from Port Elizabeth to Joburg at 7 AM and drive to Marloth Park.
For Kruger, I’ve booked 2 nights in Marloth Park, 1 night in Skukuza, 2 nights in Satara, and 1 night in Talamati, which we loved. I’ll book the last night in Graskop later since we want to revisit the Blyde Canyon area.
I’d love all the feedback you can give on my itinerary, especially for days 5 and 6.
If you have recommendations for accommodations for 4 people, I’d appreciate those too.
Thanks! 🙂
We’re a family of four (two daughters aged 18 and 21) and we’re planning a three-week trip to Tanzania. Zanzibar would be our main base, but we’d also like to do a safari on the mainland.
Could you share any tips on:
- the ideal length for such a safari, the best place to go during this period (and easily accessible by flight from Zanzibar)
- your recommendations for the most suitable type of stay for a family like ours
- reliable local agencies with reasonable prices that could help us with this plan
Hi everyone, I’m here to get some advice on visiting KRUGER Park.
From what I’ve gathered through my reading, I understand there are two ways to visit the park:
- Independently with your own vehicle
=> Do you drive all day?
- By booking with a professional
=> Safari early in the morning and late in the afternoon. But what do you do in between?
When it comes to accommodations, the options are:
- Booking in one of the park’s camps, where the lodging is basic but functional
- Booking in a private reserve, which is more comfortable but prohibitively expensive
- Booking outside the park, which means entering the park every morning. But if you want to stay for 3 days, that doesn’t seem practical to me.
Do you have any advice for accommodations?
To be honest, I’m really struggling to understand how it all works...
Thanks to everyone for your help.
Bidule 27
Hey everyone!
Heading to Namibia in a few days and I just read that the entry fees for all parks in Namibia have skyrocketed. Increases between 86 and 100%, and this has been in effect since April 1st (no joke). Have any of you heard about this, and if so, do you know if it’s actually being enforced?
For example, the fee for Etosha has gone from 150 NAD to 280 NAD per day per person.
Thanks in advance!
I’m really interested in traveling to South Africa in September 2020. My question is whether I should go on an organized tour or plan my own itinerary. Organized trips are pretty expensive $$$$, but the security aspect reassures me. I’d love to hear your thoughts on safety in South Africa and whether it’s easy to arrange activities like visiting vineyards, Cape Town, and going on a safari on our own. Which is better in terms of cost—booking an organized trip or doing it ourselves? It’s definitely less exciting to follow a group for 10 days. We’re a couple in our 50s who love nature.
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We’re heading out in April 2027 with our 4x4 to explore part of Southern Africa. Right now we’re researching all these beautiful countries and deciding where to ship our vehicle. We’re from Le Havre—has anyone here already shipped from that port to South Africa or East Africa?
As for all these countries, is wild camping allowed, tolerated, easy, or difficult?
We’ve already visited a few, but you can read just about anything online, so getting tips from real independent travelers is way better :)
We’re all ears for any hacks, experiences, or spots you’d recommend.
See you on the road with Doddy
Hi,
I’m starting to plan a great trip for the last three weeks of January 2027 (my first time in South Africa).
After spending a few hours (!) browsing this forum, here’s a rough first draft of my itinerary:
D0 Arrival at JNB
D1, D2 Blyde River Canyon
D3, D4, D5, D6, D7: Kruger
D8, D9, D10: St Lucia and surrounding area
D11, D12, D13, D14: Drakensberg + Lesotho
D15 A very long driving day to the south (hope the AC doesn’t break down!)
D16, D17, D18, D19 southwest coast (so far I’ve noted Oudtshoorn, Robberg Nature Reserve, Wilderness NP, De Hoop Reserve, and a bit of the wine route)
D20, D21 Cape Town (peninsula and a bit of the city) + domestic flight and return flight (departure from JNB at 11 PM)
A few questions before refining this:
- Do you see any major issues with this itinerary?
- We don’t have a choice on dates, and personally, I prefer green landscapes to desert ones anyway, but do you really see far fewer animals in January than in the dry season? Five days in Kruger should give us enough time to spot plenty of different animals despite the tall grass, right? As for the heat, we’re from Réunion, so we’re relatively used to it, even though I know it’s not the same type of heat.
- Can I trust the distances and driving times given by Google Maps?
- Picking up the vehicle in Johannesburg and dropping it off in Cape Town: how much might that cost us? I’m thinking it probably won’t be worse (in terms of time or money, since there are five of us—2 adults + 3 kids) than going back to Joburg after Lesotho, taking a flight to Cape Town, and renting another vehicle... but maybe I’m wrong.
- Finally, wouldn’t it be better to focus on just one of the two regions (either the northeast or Cape Town and the south coast)? If it were up to me, I’d stick to the first part and extend a few stops... but not everyone agrees! And we’re thinking that since it’ll be really hot, a second part of the trip that’s a bit """cooler""" would be welcome.
I imagine many of you have been captivated by the Masai Mara park and/or your safari experience with Tony Crocetta/Melting Pot Safari. Still, I’d like to share my perspective.
First, I’m an avid traveler, especially in love with Africa, which my partner and I have explored a bit (Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia...).
That said, I want to express my deep disappointment with both the Masai Mara and Tony Crocetta’s camp, Melting Pot Safari, where we stayed last year.
First, about the park: it’s stunning, no doubt. But what a highly touristy place! I can’t find the words to describe the horror of being among 30 4x4 vehicles lined up in front of a lioness hunt, let alone encircling her right after her kill while her prey is still alive in her jaws... no respect for wildlife. The same goes for surrounding a young leopard playing with its small prey, a moment when I counted over 50 vehicles, most with their engines running... sickening. I turned away, both my gaze and my camera. What a disaster to see this natural wonder of Africa turned into a tourist hotspot.
Yes, I loved this place on Earth, but no, I won’t "promote" it anywhere or to anyone.
Next, I also wanted to share my dissatisfaction with Tony Crocetta’s famous camp, Melting Pot Safari: where to begin? We booked a private vehicle for four with two friends, and I have no complaints about the vehicle itself (though it obviously came at a cost). The windows and the vehicle weren’t very photo-friendly, but let’s move on.
The trip between the sisters’ guesthouse (which was fine) and the camp went smoothly, except we arrived a bit too late. Result: "We’ll leave for the safari an hour later today because the driver has to respect his rest hours." Perfect—with park formalities, we only spent about an hour in the park that evening. The safari got off to a great start...
During our 12-day stay, we saw some amazing things. Tony wasn’t at the camp—I don’t know what the atmosphere is like when he’s there, but it was rather cold during our trip. Sylvie, his wife, barely looked at us, never asking how our day, night, or game drive went (I think she spoke to us once during the stay, plus the day we arrived, of course). We felt invisible... (if I were mean, I’d say the money had already been deposited into Melting Pot’s bank account.)
The evening meals, if I may say so, were a joke: not enough dessert (aside from fruit, but the few elaborate desserts—like 10 for 18 guests) for everyone, barely enough meat or sides. If you were unlucky like us and ended up with a group of 15 people who decided to skip the starter, you’d better hurry to get your main course, or there might not be any left—and no refills... We always ate our fill, but sometimes we had to serve ourselves in advance.
Finally, I want to correct something about the quality of the meals: seriously, this buffet was really mediocre and far from the culinary standards I’d read about in my pre-trip research (see their Facebook page).
Anyway, let’s move past the food—after all, the avocados were sublime, and we’re not there primarily to eat.
About the tent: the river views were beautiful, and the beds were very comfortable. No running water, individual showers outside the tent, and dry toilets—but it’s Africa, so we weren’t shocked. However, I’m disappointed that for this "modest" price, I wasn’t warned there’d be no soap (and no, I don’t travel with my own soap—and for the price, a little bar in the tent wouldn’t be a luxury). But let’s move on—the hippo views were fantastic. Oh, and to preserve the Masai Mara’s water (which makes sense) and for hygiene reasons, underwear isn’t washed by the camp staff—fair enough. But then what’s that little sign next to the bed? Oh right, for a hefty sum, underwear suddenly becomes "washable"...
Finally, my biggest gripe is about the essential part: the game drives. In France, they sell you a dream with a "photo safari" (what’s the difference, really? A room with a few more electrical outlets?). They promise guides especially suited for photography (not a given, sorry) and vehicles that can get close to animals and go off-road... but here’s the catch: the guides are bound by park laws and hounded by rangers looking to fine rule-breakers. Result: as soon as a white ranger vehicle is spotted, we have to abandon our spot for a wild chase through the grass. Fun once... The next day, we learned that another group’s guide got caught and had to pay $100 for breaking the rules—a sum he casually asked the travelers in his vehicle to cover... because of course, Melting Pot lures tourists with dreams, the poor rangers try to get close, all while breaking park laws... and they break those laws for Crocetta’s company, which, of course, won’t dip into its profits to pay the fines. Basically, it’s "keep the clients happy, but don’t get fined—or the fines are on you or you’ll have to ask the clients directly." Nice boss! Anyway, there were long discussions about this last year, especially among the guests in the fined vehicle. My partner and I found these practices unacceptable, and we were deeply disappointed by this attitude.
I know many people adore this park and/or this company—maybe you were luckier... or maybe you’re less demanding than we are when it comes to respecting rules, nature, and clients. But after traveling through much of southern Africa, I can tell you we personally came back frustrated from this experience and aren’t eager to return... You’ve been warned.
Here’s my feedback after a recent trip to Ethiopia, organized with a local guide.
Despite a signed quote, months of prep exchanges (over eight months!), and phone calls right up to departure day, the guide didn’t honor the commitments we’d agreed on.
Haile Haftu FANUAILE, manager of the agency www.charmethiopiantours.com—who we’d organized everything with—didn’t meet us as promised when we arrived in Addis Ababa. Without any warning, he sent a different guide to accompany us for the entire trip (with a flimsy excuse).
Several parts of the signed quote weren’t respected:
– Services included in the quote but not provided on-site (meals, water),
– Hotels we’d chosen, booked, and paid for were swapped for lower-category places,
– Visits were canceled because the timing wasn’t calculated properly,
– One stop on the itinerary was dropped without any reason or explanation.
We’d paid a deposit for domestic flights, with a promise to refund any overpayment. A month after returning, 150 € per person (there were three of us) still hasn’t been refunded.
I’m sharing this to warn fellow travelers about the importance of solid guarantees to ensure contracts are actually honored. Double-check everything before committing!
Wishing everyone safe and smooth travel prep—Ethiopia is an incredible country!
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Hello,
Feedback following a recent trip to Ethiopia, organized with a local guide.
Despite a signed quote, numerous preparatory exchanges over eight months, and phone calls right up until the day of departure, the guide did not fulfill his commitments.
Haile Haftu FANUAILE, manager of the agency www.charmethiopiantours.com with whom we had organized everything, did not meet us as agreed upon our arrival in Addis Ababa; without warning us, he sent another guide in his place to accompany us throughout the trip (with a bogus excuse).
Several points in the signed quote were not honored:
– services included in the quote but not provided on site (meals, water),
– hotels chosen, booked, and paid for, replaced by lower-category establishments,
– visits canceled due to lack of time, which had not been calculated correctly,
– one stop on the itinerary canceled without reason or explanation.
A deposit had been paid for the booking of domestic flights, with a commitment to refund the overpayment.
To date, one month after our return, 150 € per person (there were three of us) has still not been refunded.
This testimony is intended to alert travelers to the importance of solid guarantees for contracts that are actually honored, so that everyone can be extra vigilant before committing.
Good luck with your travel preparations, everyone.
Ethiopia is an extraordinary country!
Hello,
With so many agencies out there, we're feeling a bit lost. Could you please share your experience—like recommending your agency if you were happy with them—and tell us why, and if possible, what budget we should expect? Feel free to send it in a private message :)
We’re just the two of us, and ideally, we’d like to go in a 4x4 alone or with another couple, or in a very small group.
Hi there,
I’ve reached out to a few agencies for a week-long family safari next summer before heading to Zanzibar.
So far, the itinerary looks like this:
Day 1: Late arrival at JRO and overnight in Arusha
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire, park visit, and overnight in Tarangire
Day 3: Tarangire, drive to and overnight in Karatu
Day 4: Ngorongoro and overnight in Ngorongoro
Day 5: Drive to Serengeti and safari in Seronera
Day 6: Serengeti and overnight near Lobo
Day 7: Serengeti and overnight in Seronera
Day 8: Flight from Seronera to Zanzibar
On paper, it covers "everything," but maybe there’s a bit too much time lost on the road... Any alternatives?
To simplify (and cut costs), I was thinking:
Day 1: Late arrival at JRO and overnight in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha National Park with a walking safari and meeting the Maasai (?)
Day 3: Drive to Tarangire, park visit, and overnight in Tarangire
Day 4: Full day in Tarangire
Day 5: Tarangire, drive to and overnight in Karatu
Day 6: Ngorongoro and overnight in Ngorongoro
Day 7: Morning in Manyara or Natron and drive to JRO
Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar
Your thoughts and recommendations are welcome...
Thanks
We have the opportunity to spend about ten days somewhere for Christmas, and I’m really tempted by Zanzibar. I’ve been dreaming for a long time about the Spice Island, Stone Town, diving...
Which hotels could you recommend? Not a big "resort"—we’re more into "boutique hotels" or even an Airbnb house. Somewhere quiet (we’re not party animals).
I’m thinking of staying the first few nights in Stone Town and then moving to a beach, preferably one where we can swim regardless of the tides, without ending up in seaweed and mud at low tide.
I’m a bit lost with all the beaches because apparently, the north is very crowded, the south is very windy, and the east has some good and some not-so-good spots, with big tides or not... HELP! 🤪
I’d like to limit myself to a maximum of 2 different places to stay over the 10 days.
I’m reaching out because I don’t understand how Volcanoes National Park works.
I looked at booking for the gorillas, but there’s just the price listed, and the same goes for the Diane Fossey tomb.
So I contacted a hotel in Kinigi, and they told me that for the gorillas, you need a car to get to the park headquarters, and then once you know your group, you need to get from the headquarters to the trekking start point?? Do you confirm this? Is that really how it works? They say the hotel has a driver and it would cost 100 DOLLARS!!
I just found out that on top of the permit, there are other fees??? Uhh…
Are there other options, knowing I don’t want to rent a 4x4 since I’m traveling alone?
And if I don’t get the gorilla permit but just want to visit the Diane Fossey tomb, is it the same issue? From Kinigi, do you need a 4x4? How far is the tomb from the headquarters? Is it a hike you can do alone OR DO YOU NEED A GUIDE, ON FOOT? By car??
If someone could explain everything to me… and is the DF Foundation different??
If I decide to go through an agency, is it possible in Musanze (which would save me trips) or is it mandatory to go through Kigali?
Thanks so much for your help…
Best regards
I’m in the middle of planning a road trip in Southern Africa, and I’m specifically working on the itinerary—especially the distances.
I’ve got the time, but I’m struggling with the transfer days (so much driving just to end up spending the whole day on the road). That’s why I’m trying to analyze travel times, even if it means adding extra stops.
My highlights in Zimbabwe would be:
- Hwange
- Victoria Falls (and maybe Matusadona)
- Mana Pools
- Harare
- Gonarezhou
- Great Zimbabwe
But the distances and travel times seem huge (over 4 hours each time), and I don’t see how to make the drives more chill or shorten them—even if it means adding stops (but which ones?) between each leg.
Would anyone be able to estimate the travel time between these highlights and maybe suggest some nice stops to take breaks?
I’ve been to Rwanda twice before, in November 1991 and December 1993, mostly for solidarity work.
I’m looking into going back this November or December for three weeks, but I’m a bit hesitant when I see the tourist offerings—it’s so far from how I like to travel...
I travel solo using public transport and stay in places like guesthouses (GH), or accommodations run by cooperatives, associations, or religious groups. I love villages, markets, hikes, and local crafts.
So far, my searches for these kinds of lodging options haven’t turned up much.
For now, I’m considering visiting (in no particular order):
Butare: Kibeho, Bisesero, Nyanza
Ngenda
Akagera, Kibungo, Lake Muazi
Dian Fossey’s tomb (with the possibility of seeing gorillas)
Kibuye??? Is the political situation stable there? Or Cyangugu?
So here are my first questions:
-Is French still widely spoken?
-Are there lists of the types of accommodations I mentioned above, or places to find that info?
-Is what I’m planning doable using public transport? From the towns, are moto-taxis still available to get to villages, sites, and—most importantly—back?
-Is it possible to go hiking solo?
-Which are the best markets and what days are they held?
I know that’s a lot of questions already, and I really appreciate any relevant answers you can share.
Looking forward to exchanging more!
I’m planning my next trip in September, and after two self-drive trips to Botswana last year, I’d love to explore Kruger. Since I’m used to camping, I’m thinking of renting an equipped van from Kitted Africa (a small Suzuki van—thanks Safari Expert!) to sleep in a tent and occasionally in a hut.
Here’s my provisional itinerary, and I’d love to hear your thoughts if you don’t mind.
I’ve got 13 nights to plan in Kruger. The rental company is based in Nelspruit.
Entering from the south:
14-15-16.09: 3 nights at Crocodile Bridge or Lower Sabie
17-18-19.09: 3 nights at Skukuza
20-21.09: 2 nights at Satara
22-23-24.09: 3 nights at Olifants
25-26.09: 2 nights at Tamboti or Talamati
Exiting the park on 27.09 via Orpen Gate, then heading to Blyde River Canyon for a night in a hotel or elsewhere.
28.09: Return to Nelspruit, drop off the van, and stay in a hotel.
29.09 (midday): Airlink flight to Johannesburg, then an evening return flight to GVA.
What do you think? Too many nights here, not enough there?
I’ll be traveling solo, I love driving, and I enjoy settling in the middle of nature to listen, observe, and take photos (Botswana was perfect for that).
Thanks in advance!
Nicole
Photo: Baines Baobab, Botswana, April 2025
I’d like to return to Africa and stay in a lodge where I can see animals—not necessarily the Big Five—without needing any transport once I arrive at the lodge, and at a price under $250 per day for two people with full board. The week-long stay is planned for late June into early July. I’m looking for suggestions. Thanks in advance!
Hi, I’d like to travel to Ethiopia as a solo 60-year-old woman, backpacking style, between December 2025 and January 2026.
I’m wondering about the current state of the country: unrest, safety concerns, etc.
Government websites advise against going, saying it’s too dangerous.
But I’m skeptical—they tend to be overly cautious.
So I’m looking for reliable information, though I’m not sure where to find it.
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
We’re a group of four seventy-something retirees and we’re planning a 4-week trip to South Africa. We’re seasoned "adventurers" used to multi-week stays (we’ve been to India seven times, Mexico, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Australia, etc.).
For South Africa, we’re thinking of covering most of the trip in a private vehicle and taking flights for inter-state transfers.
We’re interested in meeting people, learning about the country’s evolution, exploring major cities, visiting traditional villages, and seeing wildlife.
Here’s the itinerary we’re considering:
Johannesburg – 2 days (we’ll pass through again later)
Pretoria – 2 days
Blyde River Canyon and Graskop – 1 day
Acornhoek – 1 day
Letaba – 2 days
Lobamba – 2 days
Johannesburg – 1 day
Flight to Cape Town
Cape Town – 3 days
Cape of Good Hope – 1 day
Stellenbosch – 1 day
Hermanus – 1 day
Mossel Bay – 2 days
Oudtshoorn
Wilderness – 2 days
Knysna
Port Elizabeth – 2 days
Addo Elephant Park
Flight back to Johannesburg
Johannesburg – 1 day
Return to Paris
Could you share your thoughts on this itinerary? We’ll be renting a vehicle to explore both regions.
We can easily add 4–5 more days to the trip if needed.
We’re looking at traveling either between April and May 2026 or in October/November 2026.
I’ll follow up later to discuss the best safari options and get a rough budget estimate.
Thanks to everyone who takes the time to read this and share their thoughts!
