Bonjour à tous !
J’ai un gros souci qui m’angoisse bien comme il faut ces temps-ci, si quelqu’un pouvait m’aider...
Voilà le topo : en roadtrip en Amérique du Sud, début juin, j’ai trouvé au Chili un bébé chat (même pas 2 mois à l’époque) abandonné dans la rue. Il a sauté sans prévenir dans mon van aménagé, et ne m’a plus quittée depuis (sur le coup, j’ai bien essayé de le refiler, mais personne n’en voulait, et je n’ai pas eu le cœur de le laisser).
Je dois maintenant l’emmener en France mais sans avoir fait le titrage antirabique (l’analyse de sang qui prouve qu’il n’a jamais eu la rage. Pour le vaccin, c’est bon, c’est fait !) et me demande ce qu’il va se passer si je me pointe à l’aéroport sans le résultat du titrage antirabique : est-ce qu’il pourra décoller ???
Si oui, que va-t-il se passer une fois en France ? Amende ? Quarantaine ? Pire ?
Dans le cas d’une quarantaine, comment ça se passe ? Ça coûte cher ? Et l’amende (si amende il y a) ?
Je précise que ce n’est absolument pas par choix ou par inconscience que je n’ai pas fait faire le titrage jusque là : j’ai bien fait tous les vaccins, deparasitions, etc, sauf que voilà : quelques jours après l’avoir trouvé, je devais aller au Pérou. Vaccin triple feline obligatoire pour passer la frontière, mais pas celui contre la rage vu qu’il avait moins de 3 mois. Au Pérou, on a fait le rappel 3 semaines après la 1ère injection, puis on est arrivés en Bolivie où le 31 juillet, il a enfin pu être vacciné contre la rage (il fallait toujours respecter les délais entre 2 injections).
Nous sommes maintenant au Brésil, avec un retour en France le 18 septembre (dans à peine 2 semaines, donc).
Je suis bien au courant de la législation pour importer un animal de compagnie, et ce qui bloque, c’est donc le titrage anti rabique.
En effet, il doit être effectué :
- au moins 1 mois APRÈS la vaccination
- au moins 3 mois AVANT le voyage
- dans un labo agréé par l’UE
Or, il n’existe pas de tel laboratoire ni au Chili, ni au Pérou, ni en Bolivie. J’ai essayé de trouver un veto pour faire la prise de sang et l’envoyer, sans succè (j’ai bien sûr trouvé des vétos, mais aucun qu’on puisse faire la prise de sang et l’envoyer - sachant que le labo veut que ce soit le veto qui envoie l’échantillon).
De toute façon, le poilu n’a été vacciné que le 31 juillet contre la rage (impossible avant), et ne pouvait donc faire la prise de sang qu’à partir du 1er septembre, donc trop tard pour un voyage le 18.
Je suis entrée en contact avec un labo agréé afin d’essayer d’avoir ce fichu papier même hors délais histoire d’avoir un truc à montrer à la douane : le résultat de l’analyse ne sera pas prêt avant le 27, voir le 29, soit 10 jours après notre arrivée en France.
Résultat : je flippe à mort de ce qui va se passer !
Hors de question d’abandonner la bestiole (une fois on l’a laissé une journée et une nuit chez des gens pendant qu’on partait dans la jungle, il n’a ni mangé ni bu pendant toute notre absence... il se laisse littéralement mourir quand on n’est pas avec lui).
La situation est un peu particulière en raison de l’âge du chaton et de l’impossibilité matérielle de réaliser l’analyse, mais je doute fort que ça intéresse les douaniers...
Si quelqu’un pouvait me renseigner, ça m’éviterait pas mal de nuits et de cheveux blancs... ;)
J'ai trouvé ceci sur internet, cela a l'air très complet, le cas des animaux trop jeunes y est évoqué, le certificat sanitaire est assez touffu, mais il me semble y avoir vos réponses. ( après, je ne suis pas vétérinaire, j'aime juste les chats)
Hihi ! N’est ce pas ? Il a bien senti le bon plan... ;)
Il est parfaitement à jour de ses vaccins ! Là dessus il n’y a pas de souci. Le problème est vraiment le titrage antirabique (= une analyse de sang à faire).
Au guichet de la compagnie aérienne, ils m’ont demandé s’il était à jour (ce qui est le cas), mais pas le titrage... 🤔
Si seulement ! Comme je le disais, LA fois où je l’ai laissé même pas 48h, il a refusé de s’alimenter jusqu’à mon retour...
Sans doute ! Lui faire prendre l’avion ne me fait pas du tout plaisir (d’ailleurs, j’avais confié mon chat « français » aux amis qui gardent mon appartement afin de ne pas le perturber trop), mais entre lui faire prendre l’avion et l’abandonner (je n’ai personne à qui le confier ici, et de toute façon, comme je l’ai dit, il refuse de manger en mon absence)... Je n’ai pas vraiment le choix ! Voyager avec un animal n’était pas du tout dans mes plans, quand j’ai trouvé celui-ci, j’ai tout fait pour le refiler à quelqu’un du coin, histoire qu’il ait une vie de chat « normale », mais personne ne voulait de lui...
Vaccination - puce électronique - titrage sérique : si ces 3 points ne sont pas OK, les services sanitaires français à la douane ne vont pas faire dans le détail.
Oui, en partant du Chili, il n’y aurait pas eu de souci ! Malheureusement le départ se fait de Sao Paulo au Brésil, à 3500 km de Santiago... Et de toute façon, ma compagnie aérienne n’autorise pas le transport d’animaux s’il y a une escale (et il y en aurait forcément une depuis le Chili) ...😕
Tout à fait !
Pour ce qui est de de la électronique, je lui en ai fait mettre une quelques jours après l’avoir adopté !
J’ai assez rapidement pris connaissance de la réglementation européenne, et vu nos conditions de vie (en camion aménagé à travers plusieurs pays, donc beaucoup dehors), je voulais quoi qu’il arrive protéger au mieux mon petit chat contre d’éventuelles maladies.
Il a donc bien eu tous ses vaccins, sa puce d’identification, a été deparasité régulièrement...
Bref, toutes les règles ont été bien respectées, à part le titrage antirabique pour les raisons que j’ai expliquees dans mon premier message...
D’où mes inquiétudes uniquement sur ce point (même l’avion, ça m’inquiète un peu pour sa réaction au décollage et à l’atterrissage, mais en dehors de ça, il a l’habitude de voyager - Il ne fait que ça depuis qu’il est bébé - donc je suis assez sereine : la seule chose qui m’inquiète, c’est les douaniers à propos du titrage antirabique !)
:S
C'est bien ce qui m’inquiète... d’où ma question initiale : est-ce que quelqu’un sait quelles sont les sanctions en cas d’absence du titrage : quarantaine (dans quelles conditions et à quel prix ?), impossibilité d’embarquer...
La sanction est parfois même l’euthanasie (!!!), même si je doute qu’ils l’appliquent en dehors des cas vraiment douteux (risque sévère de contamination, ce qui ne sera pas le cas), ça fait vraiment peur...
Si quelqu’un a déjà été dans cette situation où connaît quelqu’un qui a été dans un cas semblable (ou un douanier !), ça m’aiderait beaucoup...
Les sanctions sont répertoriées dans le lien de mon message (message 6 de la discussion).
Les coûts de prise en charge / mise en quarantaine sont exorbitants (+ amende ?). Le chat doit rester éloigné le temps de faire le titrage sérique (donc plus de 3 mois, c'est bien ça ?)
Si vous ne pouvez pas payer, les services vétérinaires euthanasient (que voulez-vous qu'ils fassent d'autre ?).
Je crois que c'est sur ce forum que j'ai lu une discussion à ce propos, pour un chien en retour du Maroc.
Bonjour johanna, je sais que la discussion est un peu vieille mais j ai vraiment besoin de votre aide car je suis dans le meme cas que vous. Je voyage en 4x4 en amérique du sud et j ai adopté un chien en Bolivie que je voudrais faire rentrer en France cet été. Comment s est passé la suite du voyage de votre chat??? Avec qu elle laboratoire avez vous pu prendre contact?? J ai encore un peu de temps devant moi (3mois) avez vous fait pucer votre chat au Chili? Et comment cela se passe t il? Numero RUT? Adresse au chili?? Je suis actuellement au Perou mais je suis prête a me deplacer en Santiago si cela est necessaire! Merci pour votre aide
Bonjour Johanna,
Nous sommes dans le même cas que vous... Nous voyageons a travers l'Amérique du Sud en vélo , et un chien a décidé de nous adopter. On aimerait vraiment bien le ramener en Belgique (même réglementations qu'en France), mais vu la pandémie mondiale... Nous ne sommes pas certains d'arriver jusqu'au Chilli et devrions peut être repartir du Pérou , et donc être dans le cas de ne pas avoir le titrage anti-rabbique... Comment cela s'est passé pour votre chat ? Vous avez quand même pu décoller ? A t'il été bloqué aux douanes françaises ?
Merci beaucoup de votre réponse :)
Alors en fait, les contrôles ne s’effectuent pas à l’arrivée, mais dans le pays d’origine.
Quelques jours (ou une petite semaine) avant le voyage, il faut se présenter aux autorités sanitaires du pays où l’on se trouve: ce sont eux qui délivreront les papiers équivalents au « passeport » européen, qui permet de faire voyager son animal.
NB : par exemple, j’avais présenté les documents aux autorités sanitaires brésiliennes à l’aéroport de Belo Horizonte une semaine avant de décoller de Sao Paulo.
L’important c’est de mettre la documentation en règle en prévoyant un peu de délai en cas de pépin éventuel. Je ne me souviens plus exactement, mais en gros il faut présenter le certificat de microchip (la puce d’identification), le carnet de vaccin, la preuve que le traitement antiparasites a été effectué... et le cas échéant, le titrage antirabique réalisé par un labo agréé par l’UE. Une fois qu’on a présenté tout ça, on nous délivre une tonne de paperasse à montrer au moment de l’enregistrement, et à partir de là tout va bien !
En revanche, pas moyen d’obtenir le fameux sésame sans titre antirabique :(
Hello everyone! 🙂🙂,
A BIG thank you to all the travelers who sent us postcards this year—my students are becoming real geography whizzes!!!!!!!! I’m renewing my call for your kindness this year! We’re also working on food, so if your postcards can make our mouths water with local dishes, traditional meals, or typical recipes, that’d be amazing!!
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture...
I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class).
The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.)
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!!
Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁
Julien
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal?
It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland).
It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks...
There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal.
That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is.
The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai...
They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive.
Anyway...
I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood...
The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded.
The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call!
So, if you’re camping there, be careful...
Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.