les Philippines à bas prix
by Miqui
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
comment aller aux Philippines à bas prix?
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Bah!En faisant du stop!😏 ah!ah! Je blague!
Bonne route, a plus Alex 😎
Bonne route, a plus Alex 😎
Il te reste la nage/ou faire du stop😉😉
Pas du tout une destination de masse comme la thailande/la malaysie donc bonnne chance.....😮
heureusement tu as:
http://www.classeco.com/
Meilleur moyen/soit un vol direct sur Bangkok/ou kuala lumpur voir singapour après tu prends une compagnie low cost
voici des compagnies low cost d'asie http://www.fly12go.com/en/main.shtml http://www.airasia.com/site/en/home.jsp air asia de kuala lumpur à un vol direct vers manille http://www.airphils.com/default.asp http://www.asianspirit.com/ http://www.jetstarasia.com/ http://www.tigerairways.com/
jet asia et tiger airways ont des vols low cost direct de singapour pour manille
Pas du tout une destination de masse comme la thailande/la malaysie donc bonnne chance.....😮
heureusement tu as:
http://www.classeco.com/
Meilleur moyen/soit un vol direct sur Bangkok/ou kuala lumpur voir singapour après tu prends une compagnie low cost
voici des compagnies low cost d'asie http://www.fly12go.com/en/main.shtml http://www.airasia.com/site/en/home.jsp air asia de kuala lumpur à un vol direct vers manille http://www.airphils.com/default.asp http://www.asianspirit.com/ http://www.jetstarasia.com/ http://www.tigerairways.com/
jet asia et tiger airways ont des vols low cost direct de singapour pour manille
essaies http://www.illicotravel.com ils sont rapides, pratiques et comparent plein de voyagistes.
bonjour miqui
je compte me rendre aux philippines vers oct/nov prochain et je cherche aussi un plan pas cher.
avec les compagnies classiques en vol direct on trouve des CDG/MNL aux alentours de 800E voire un peu moins sur Gulf air c'est normal quand on lit les avis des passagers on voit que cette compagnie fait de tres grands efforts de services de et vers les etats-unis et fait ses economies sur les autres segments...si tu veux constater par toi-meme, va sur ce site :
www.airlinequality.com et cherche gulf air (commentaires en anglais)
je ne veux pas faire de la mauvaise pub pour gulf air mais j'aime bien savoir sur quel siege d'avion je pose mes fesses...
En gardant en tete le tarif 780/820e j'ai regarde sur air asia http://www.airasia.com/site/en/home.jsp, compagnie low cost qui vers les Philippines vole sur Clark (CRK) depuis Kuala lumpur (KUL) ou Kota Kinabalu T2 (BKI)
EX:
aller KUL/CRK mi oct2006 entre 240 à 270MYR
retour CRK/KUL mi nov2006 150 MYR
total : soit 390-420 MYR soit 85-90E
auxquels il faut rajouter 5E (350PHP) de travel tax aux philippines (avant le depart si j'ai bien compris)
+ 105 MYR Aller et 70MY Retour en Malaisie soit 175 MYR soit 38E
Donc en comptant un CDG/KUL aller-retour avec malaysian airlines (MLH) à 642E le moins cher que j'ai vu pour l'instant + un changement à KUL pour CRK la meme chose au retour + les taxes diverses
642+85+5+38=770E soit une économie de 10-20E par rapport à un direct, du stress en plus aux aeroports, des risques de retard ou d'annulation en primes ou de connection, que la valoche ou le sac se paume en route, controles divers aux aeroports etc ...je crois que je vais payer un poil plus cher et ne pas m'emmerder...si quelqu'un à d'autres idées, merci de m'en faire profiter... il y a sans doute d'autres portes d'entrées en asie du sud est, mais je ne vois que CRK et MNL aux philippines..
hasta la vista!
hasta la vista!
autre point d'entrée que j'ai pu trouver CEBU qui est aussi un aeroport international. sinon en suis au meme point que toi. actuellement j'ai trouvé pour nov depart retour mercredi LYON MANILA KLM 698€ je pense que tu peux avoir un peu mieux de Paris
Bonjour à tous ! 🙂Nous aimerions partir deux semaines aux philippines et plus exactement à palawan et à boracay !!! 😄 Quel autre île nous conseillerez vous (pour les plages, volcans et jolis sites à visiter) ? Quelle est la basse saison pour aller aux philippines ? La période doit être assez chaude sans qu'il y ait trop de touristes et en même temps pas cher ! 😉 On aurait aimé partir au mois d'avril... 😊 Nous voulons organiser nous mêmes notre voyage choisir le vol (le moins cher possible 😛, pour le moment le moins cher est à 800 € 😕) les hôtels confortables : bon rapport qualité prix (près de tout sans être bondé ou bruyant). Les activités à voir sur place ? Le coût de la vie sur place, prix hôtel nourriture et autres....
Merci d'avance pour vos infos
salut Kmiy,
je rentre des philippines il y a une semaine ....... je pense que d autres vont confirmer après moi mais ce que tu nous dis, Mars avril est la haute saison justement aux philippines ....saison sèche et chaude .... j y étais pdt le mois d octobre, nous étions en low season, personne ds les hotels, prix moins chers en effet, de nombreuses offres pour les vols interieurs avec cebu air notamment ............ Boracay, les plages st tres belles, aucun doute, en revanche le front beach, ce st des hotels et des clubs sans arret avec bcp bcp de monde c est un peu la cote d azur !!!!...... du touristes bien entendu et pas mal de philippins qui vt passer le we la bas faire la nouba !!!!! pour le vol, suis parti avec Air France, enfin KLM, pour 820 euros ..........petite halte de qqes heures a Dam, histoire de bien dormir dans l avion .......😛 pour les autres iles, il y a Bohol, Camiguin, Dumaguete, Siquijor, l archipel Bacuyt, sur Palawan justement ........j en oublie surement tant la nature est a couper le souffle dans ce pays ...........suis en train d essayer de me faire muter a Manille c est pour te dire comment j ai aimé ......et pourtant Manille est une ville affreuse ..... ça ressemble a Casablanca en plus grand, plus crade, plus pollué, .................
voila a bientot
je rentre des philippines il y a une semaine ....... je pense que d autres vont confirmer après moi mais ce que tu nous dis, Mars avril est la haute saison justement aux philippines ....saison sèche et chaude .... j y étais pdt le mois d octobre, nous étions en low season, personne ds les hotels, prix moins chers en effet, de nombreuses offres pour les vols interieurs avec cebu air notamment ............ Boracay, les plages st tres belles, aucun doute, en revanche le front beach, ce st des hotels et des clubs sans arret avec bcp bcp de monde c est un peu la cote d azur !!!!...... du touristes bien entendu et pas mal de philippins qui vt passer le we la bas faire la nouba !!!!! pour le vol, suis parti avec Air France, enfin KLM, pour 820 euros ..........petite halte de qqes heures a Dam, histoire de bien dormir dans l avion .......😛 pour les autres iles, il y a Bohol, Camiguin, Dumaguete, Siquijor, l archipel Bacuyt, sur Palawan justement ........j en oublie surement tant la nature est a couper le souffle dans ce pays ...........suis en train d essayer de me faire muter a Manille c est pour te dire comment j ai aimé ......et pourtant Manille est une ville affreuse ..... ça ressemble a Casablanca en plus grand, plus crade, plus pollué, .................
voila a bientot
Bonsoir Aztèque,
Merci pour les infos peux tu encore me renseigner ? 😊 J'ai trouvé un vol à 500€ en février un autre à 700€ pour mars.
Mes recherches se sont affinées et je pense qu'on va faire : * el nido 2j * palawan 5j * boracay 5j * lac taal 1j Nous n'avons que 2 semaines ! (ds quel ordre le faire ?) 😐
Peux me dire où l'on peut loger sans se ruiner. 😛 On veut être sur la white beach à boracay, j'ai appris qu'il fallait séjouner dans la 2e station ^^ Où doit on séjouner et quels hôtels (les plus belles plages, grottes, plongées...) à : * palawan * el nido * boracay * lac taal (où atterrir, où dormir, comment s'y rendre combien...) que faut il visiter sur chaque île ce qu'on ne doit pas manquer... 😉
Merci pour les infos peux tu encore me renseigner ? 😊 J'ai trouvé un vol à 500€ en février un autre à 700€ pour mars.
Mes recherches se sont affinées et je pense qu'on va faire : * el nido 2j * palawan 5j * boracay 5j * lac taal 1j Nous n'avons que 2 semaines ! (ds quel ordre le faire ?) 😐
Peux me dire où l'on peut loger sans se ruiner. 😛 On veut être sur la white beach à boracay, j'ai appris qu'il fallait séjouner dans la 2e station ^^ Où doit on séjouner et quels hôtels (les plus belles plages, grottes, plongées...) à : * palawan * el nido * boracay * lac taal (où atterrir, où dormir, comment s'y rendre combien...) que faut il visiter sur chaque île ce qu'on ne doit pas manquer... 😉
salut
a mon avis 5 jours a BORACAY c est trop surtt a cette periode de l année a moins que tu aimes le monde .......... je dirai Manille, laac taal, c est pas tres loin de Manille ....... ensuite boracay et puis direction palawan .......El Nido ya rien a voir sauf archipel bacuyt .........mais alors la attention les prix .......j ai fait un post sur le sujet ........... juste une question, tu ne fais pas les rizieres du Nord, c est pourtt la plus belle des saisons avec les plantations ttes vertes .......... je te conseille d acheter le lonely, tu as ttes les infos pratiques dedans .......... a bientot
a mon avis 5 jours a BORACAY c est trop surtt a cette periode de l année a moins que tu aimes le monde .......... je dirai Manille, laac taal, c est pas tres loin de Manille ....... ensuite boracay et puis direction palawan .......El Nido ya rien a voir sauf archipel bacuyt .........mais alors la attention les prix .......j ai fait un post sur le sujet ........... juste une question, tu ne fais pas les rizieres du Nord, c est pourtt la plus belle des saisons avec les plantations ttes vertes .......... je te conseille d acheter le lonely, tu as ttes les infos pratiques dedans .......... a bientot
azteque : Manille est une ville affreuse ..... ça ressemble a Casablanca en plus grand, plus crade, plus pollué...
Un peu tro éxagéré et généralisé à mon avis, , Manille est grand, tu n'as pas tout vu ce que c'est Manille à mon avis, , Je trouve que pour un touriste c'est trop vite jugé, ,
Un peu tro éxagéré et généralisé à mon avis, , Manille est grand, tu n'as pas tout vu ce que c'est Manille à mon avis, , Je trouve que pour un touriste c'est trop vite jugé, ,
''ItsNice2BeBack''
salut Guapins,
suis d accord avec toi ........je ne vais pas vu grand chose de Manille et n ai aucune envie d en voir plus ......... si j ai la chance d être muté la bas, tu vois j utilise le terme " chance" peut être je prendrai le temps de découvrir cette ville
en tant que touriste comme tu dis, j ai donné mon sentiment ........je trouve que ça ressemble a Casa en plus grand, plus crade et bcp bcp bcp plus pollué !!!!!
suis d accord avec toi ........je ne vais pas vu grand chose de Manille et n ai aucune envie d en voir plus ......... si j ai la chance d être muté la bas, tu vois j utilise le terme " chance" peut être je prendrai le temps de découvrir cette ville
en tant que touriste comme tu dis, j ai donné mon sentiment ........je trouve que ça ressemble a Casa en plus grand, plus crade et bcp bcp bcp plus pollué !!!!!
bonjour
nous sommes 4 à vouloir partir aux Philippines au mois de février mais on se pose pas mal de questions
déjà qq articles sur le net à propos des rebelles aux philippines nous ont refroidi!y a til des risques ?
ensuite février la bonne période?
pouraais tu nous conseiller sur un éventuel itinéraire en 2 semaines car à force de visiter des sites on sq'est un peu perdus et on ne sait plus quoi faire!!!
merci beaucoup
boulette
Bonjour à toutes et à tous !
Je prévois d'aller aux philippines de début mai à mi septembre 2009 ! Je cherche la solution la plus économique pour m'y rendre et pour l'instant je n'ai pas trouvé mieux qu'un CDG-MNL à un peu plus de 800€, avec Kuweit Airways.
Est-il possible selon vous de trouver moins cher? Avez-vous déjà eu l'occasion de voyager avec cette compagnie? Qu'en pensez-vous?
Merci d'avance !
Je prévois d'aller aux philippines de début mai à mi septembre 2009 ! Je cherche la solution la plus économique pour m'y rendre et pour l'instant je n'ai pas trouvé mieux qu'un CDG-MNL à un peu plus de 800€, avec Kuweit Airways.
Est-il possible selon vous de trouver moins cher? Avez-vous déjà eu l'occasion de voyager avec cette compagnie? Qu'en pensez-vous?
Merci d'avance !
si tu le dis AZTEQUE, c'est ton sentiment.
juger mon pays négativement trop vite c'est ton choix.
c'est comme juger une personne sans vraiment le connaitre.
je connais absolument manille tu vois et ainsi je peux te juger comme une personne qui se trompe ;) la prochaine fois ne juge pas et généralise pas quelques choses sans véritablement connaitre ! bon vent !
''ItsNice2BeBack''
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Hi everyone,
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
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! 😊
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
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