si votre idée est de louer une jeep avec chauffeur depuis Ub alors oui plusieurs fois car déjà 6 voyages en Mongolie.
si c'est arriver avec votre propre véhicule depuis la france alors non!
mais pour visiter la tribu des tsatans on n'y accède que à cheval car une fois arrivé au village de tsaganur sun au NO du lac kosgol près de la frontière avec la siberie il faudra pour rejoindre les campements prendre un guide et des chevaux. selon la saison les campements sont à 1-2j du village de tsaganur sun.
là on connait des guides supers car eux même tsatans donc savent très bien ou se trouve leurs familles et amis. bayana est tsatan marié avec une mongole et il saura vous conduire ou vous voudrez une fois arrivé au village.
nous y connaissons aussi une toute modeste guest house chez dreemma qui est directrice de l'école de tsaganur sun et qui vous mettra en contact avec baya ou autres guides mais aussi voir www.tsatantours.com
le cout pour les guides d e l'ordre de 8 euro jour pour le guide + idem par cheval
à UB on a de bons contacts au besoin pour une guest house, pour laisser votre véhicule en sécurité si vous arrivez avec le votre ou bien trouver une jeep avec chauffeur…
pour se rendre chez les tsatans si les dispositions n ônt pas changées récemment il faut demander un permis à Ub avant de partir (possible à Moron: vérifier) car vous liez dans une zone de frontière, permis qu'il faut ensuite montrer à la police de tsaganur sun
si votre idée est de louer une jeep avec chauffeur depuis Ub alors oui plusieurs fois car déjà 6 voyages en Mongolie.
si c'est arriver avec votre propre véhicule depuis la france alors non!
Je ne comprends pas cette phrase...pourquoi impossible en venant depuis le France ????.....il est tout à fait possible de se rendre à Tsaganur en 4x4 et ensuite rien n'empêche de contacter un guide sur place pour aller à la rencontre des Tsatans...
De plus rien n'empêche également de continuer en 4x4 plus au nord, il y a d'ailleurs un certain nombre de pistes qui le permettent, avec des traversées possibles des cours d'eau à l'aide radeaux locaux.
une précision : en 2006 le Defender chargé normalement sans plus, d un de mes amis a été refusé sur le radeau
motif : trop lourd
le gars n acceptait que les petits 4x4 UAZ
maintenant, il est possible que les radeaux, aujourd hui soit plus gros
en tout cas, merci de nous donner ton retour d expérience, une fois ton voyage terminé
Je lui rends 1700kg plein ... ça risque de coincer si le radeau n'a pas été rénové ... Je ne vois pas pourquoi les indigènes auraient augmenté sa capacité puisque pas grand monde ne va les voir avec autre chose qu'un Uaz ...
Salut Franck.
C'est un voyage dans le voyage que tu désires faire .
Tu as prévu assez de temps pour tout faire .
La Mongolie mérite plusieurs voyages .
Pat39
Bonjour,
Merci pour ces différentes précisions. Je pense repartir 2 à 3 semaines en Mongolie et aller passer une semaine chez les Tsaatans. La connaissance mongole avec qui je suis en contact me dit que l'on peut aller chez les Tsaatans en van russe (me raconte t il des vannes ?). Je lis souvent que l'on ne peut y accéder qu'en cheval. Qu'en pensez vous ?
Autre question : 15 à 16 jours en Mongolie, d'Oulan Bator en passant par Murun (transports publics) , le lac Khuvsgul, une semaine chez les tsaatans, le lac Khusgul, Arkhangai puis O B, quel peut être approximativement le coût global de ces deux semaines avec guide, van, nourriture (2 nuits en hotel, 2 nuits en camp de yourtes, 2 nuits en guest house, 10 nuits en tente) etc...Quel pourrait en être le coût approximatif ?
J'ai vu des pistes au nord de Tsagaan Nuur . Je pense que l'on peut sans problème rejoindre les campements avec un engin local ( problème du bac , seule traversée possible en venant du sud )
il faut en général compter entre 110 et 130 euros par jour pour un 4x4 avec chauffeur, et ceci quelque soit le nombre de personne à bord ( de 1 à 4)
Après tout se négocie, repas, couchages etc...Il faut compter une base de 5-6 euros par jour pour une personne, en mangeant dans les restos locaux. Un repas traditionnel ne revient pas à plus de 2-3 euros, après effectivement si l'on prend une bière ( le thé et le lait c'est pas mon truc !) il faut rajouter 2-3 euros la bière de 50cl.
Les hôtels eux sont effectivement plus chers, et il faut généralement viser assez haut pour obtenir quelque chose de correct....On peut trouver des chambres très corrects pour 2 personnes à 30 -40 euros. Moins, c'est "crado" !!
Un exemple, l'hôtel le plus sélect de Dalandzagad ( genre 3 étoiles Français) c'est 50 euros la chambre +pdj, par contre l'hôtel Continental de UB c'est environ 100 euros, mais version palace...
Plus bas on trouve de tout à tous les prix 10, 20 euros ...
Les camps de Gers, c'est pareil il y a de tout, arnaqueur compris ( notamment Le Bear Valley Adventures à Oglii, patronne voleuse entre autre et de plus affichant des prix sans préciser la devise, pouvant être en Togrits et finalement étant en dollars au moment de payer..)
Bonjour.
Nous envisageons ma femme et moi un voyage en Mongolie courant juillet 2017.
Nos quatre enfants nous nous y rejoindraient.Nous possédons une Land-rover et recherchons une location d'un 4x4 (russe de préférence) avec ou sans chauffeur, pour une période de deux semaines 15/30 Juillet.
Merci de m'indiquer d'éventuelles références en votre connaissance.
Cordialement
A.Copitet
bonsoir du kenya,
contacter mejet69@yahoo.com et exposer votre projet, besoins... il vous sera de bon conseil et plus encore.
au besoin il pourra venir prendre les voyageurs de votre groupe qui arriveront par la voie des airs, les loger dans modeste guest house et aussi si votre land rover doit être mise en sécurité à Ub le temps de quelques visites dans la capitale, il vous aidera à trouver un garage...
bref contacter c'est sans engagement et qui sait c'est la clef ...
plus d infos pratiques sur la Mongolie: www.terramongolia.com
reste à disposition pour plus
de retour à la maison le 20
Bonsoir ,
Je confirme les indications de Meridiana, Mejet est un guide de confiance et une personne tres fiable.
(A ce sujet si des 4x4 sont au départ de france pour la Mongolie, j'aurai des casques de moto a remettre aàMejet qui les donnera .)
j'ai eu recours a lui pour mon dernier voyage et il a vraiment joué le jeu pour les present offert au Tsaatan.
son action en milieu de vidéo:
https://vimeo.com/182417542
Vous pouvez aller Jusqu au village Tsagaan nuur en 4x4 mais la piste est tres chaotique. Puis partir jusqu au campement des tsaatans c;est seulement a cheval en laissant votre 4x4 au village. Ce n'est pas si facile comme vous vous discutez. Plus il faut prendre l'autorisation (pour les etrangers) etc....
Hello everyone. After a dozen 4x4 trips to this country before COVID, I’m planning another departure at the end of 2026 and early 2027—around three weeks starting December 27th. Main goal: Merzouga to Chegaga, sand, sand, and more sand. Mostly camping and a few campgrounds here and there.
After 40 years of traveling in Morocco, I want to explore a new area by 4x4—the Western Moroccan Sahara, which I don’t know very well.
I have plenty of tracks and itineraries, but I’d love some info to help me decide on the best route:
Part 1:
I want to do the ASSA - SMARA crossing. Basically, I have two options: the first follows the Draa River and goes through M’SIED, and the second is much further south, passing through LABOUIRAT and heading straight to SMARA.
If you have any details on road conditions, driving restrictions, etc., I’d really appreciate it.
Part 2:
SMARA - BIR ANZERANE - DAKHLA – here, I also have two routes.
The first heads west from Smara toward Sidi Kathari.
The second goes east from SMARA and gets pretty close to the border at one point (about 10 km away).
Both routes meet up about 150 km later and are nearly identical from there to BIR ANZERANE and DAKHLA.
Hi,
For next summer’s vacation, I’m thinking of returning to the Sahara after visiting Tamanrasset and the Hoggar, which was stunning—not to mention the Tuareg hospitality.
I’d like to explore the sandy desert this time since the Hoggar was 80% rocky.
So, I’m wondering which city I should prioritize if I want to go there in late July–early August for the landscapes, extreme heat, and guides offering 4x4 and camel treks. Also, if there are any recommended guides for those in the know and a decent hotel.
I’m torn between Djanet, In Salah, Adrar, Ghardaïa, and Timimoun.
I’m of Algerian origin, so no visa or other formalities to worry about.
Thanks.
Hello, I’m preparing for a Tunisia-Algeria road trip.
I need to know if we can cross the Sahara to reach Djanet and Tamanrasset by road freely,
After that, obviously off-road in the desert with a guide.
What do the authorities say?
My trip: northern and southern Tunisia, a stroll in the desert.
Crossing the Tunisia-Algeria border via the Taleb Larbi customs.
I’ve already done this route through an agency, but this time we want to do it on our own.
Then heading down to Djanet for eight to fifteen days in the desert with Mouloud, a local guide.
Direction Tamanrasset: road and tracks, the mountains of the Assekrem, the Hermitage of Père de Foucauld.
Return via the Trans-Saharan Highway.
Visit to northern Algeria, then back by boat from Oran to Spain.
Dates: late December to mid-February.
We’ve got plenty of time.
If another crew is interested, we’re already two vehicles.
Looking forward to your replies.
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Russia and Mongolia, starting from France.
Crossing the border at Poland/Belarus or Georgia/Russia—other borders seem either closed or complicated.
Tourist visas for 3 months with multiple entries.
Do you have any info on Russian companies that cover a 4x4 vehicle for 3 months, and what prices in rubles or euros you’ve paid?
Which bank did you use for expenses? (EuroMastercard and Visa cards no longer work.)
Regarding Russian SIM cards, a new system called "Gosuslugi" has been introduced. How long did it take you to get one, and what steps did you follow?
Hi there,
We’ll be traveling in January 2027 in a 4x4 with a rooftop tent with our three kids, from Johannesburg to Cape Town. We’ve already booked several campsites in national parks (Golden Gate / Mountain Zebra / Addo Elephant / Garden Route).
We still need to reserve the stretch between De Hoop Nature Reserve and Cape Town. Any suggestions?
We’d love to stay around Cape Town for 5 days to explore the wine route, the peninsula, and do some hikes in Table Mountain.
Any camping recommendations? Or, on the contrary, places to avoid?
Also, we have 2 nights left near Wilderness National Park / Knysna. Any recommendations?
Thanks so much for your help!
For my 60th birthday (yes, I’m jumping the gun a bit!), I’m starting to plan a self-drive trip to Tanzania (in June).
I also considered Zimbabwe but I’m worried it might be a bit chilly at night in June.
I’ve revisited an itinerary I’d thought about before, tweaking it since I’ll have more days to dedicate to this trip. Still no big northern classics for the same reasons as before (too expensive, too crowded, too many tour operators).
Here’s what I’ve got so far:
(Arrival/departure from Kilimanjaro Airport)
Night 1: Arusha
Night 2: Arusha
Night 3: Lake Manyara
Night 4: On the way to Iringa (any ideas???)
Night 5: Iringa
Nights 6–8: Ruaha NP
Nights 9–10: Mikumi NP
Night 11: Bagamoyo
Nights 12–15: Beach
Nights 16–17: Lushoto
Nights 18–19: Mkomazi NP
Night 20: Toward Marangu – eastern Kilimanjaro
Night 21: Western Kilimanjaro
End of trip
All your ideas, tweaks, info, and suggestions on this route are welcome!
I could move one beach night somewhere else if needed.
Also, if you have a car rental company to recommend or thoughts on the bandas rented in the parks, I’m all ears!
Finally, what are the roads like in Ruaha in June? The rental company I’m looking at seems to allow this park with a small 4x4. (Off-limits: Serengeti and Natron)
We’re planning a long-term trip starting in April with our 4x4, beginning in the USA.
We’re still looking for car insurance that covers Canada and the USA.
We’ve read quite a few forums, but we’re hoping for some help (from fellow travelers).
Hi,
we’re planning to visit a park again.
Could you point us toward the camps in Gonarezhou Park?
>We’re traveling completely self-sufficiently.
We love wildlife.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
JP
Hi there, we’ll be in Mozambique in early December 2026 and we’d like to travel from Vilanculos to Beira by car or bus to reach Beira airport. After that, we’re planning to visit Gorongosa National Park before flying back to France from Beira. From what we’ve heard, the road to Beira is tricky, especially at this time of year (start of the rainy season). Could anyone share their thoughts or suggest a solution? Thanks so much for your help!
Anne
Hi there,
I’m heading to Lesotho in a few days and I’m struggling to find info on the best route between Katse Dam and Sehlathebe National Park. There’s a fairly "direct" route from Thaba Tseka, but the roads seem rough, and we’re not exactly 4x4 pros. Anyone have any tips to share? Thanks!
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Mozambique in October and are looking for either a 4x4 or 4x2 rental in Maputo, or a driver transfer option to reach:
- Ponta Do Ouro
- Tofo
- Vilankulos
The idea is to be self-sufficient for sightseeing and stops while still being able to access certain lodges or beaches that require a 4x2.
Do you have any contacts, addresses, or ideas to share?
Thanks in advance,
Hello,
We're hitting the road again in 2027 to discover new countries and cultures.
Could anyone give me some tips on driving from Ulaanbaatar to Lake Baikal and the route to take?
Thanks, and safe travels to those who are setting off!
We’re planning a 4x4 trip from Belgium to Central Asia, passing through Georgia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
For these countries, our national insurance obviously doesn’t cover the vehicle, so we’ll need to get local insurance.
Will it be a problem if the vehicle is registered under person A and the national insurance is under person B? Both A and B will be in the vehicle, and both will be listed as drivers on the insurance.
When we get the local insurance, if we again list A and B as drivers, does the order matter? Could we get stuck at the border for this reason?
Hi,
For those who’ve driven on Iceland’s gravel roads in their own or a rented Duster, could you tell me what tires were fitted on the vehicle?
Were they All Terrain tires or more "standard" ones like all-season tires, for example?
Follow-up question: if they were "standard" tires, did that cause any issues on the gravel roads and rough terrain?
Thanks so much for any info you can share.
Best,
Marc
Hi there,
I'm planning a 4x4 road trip from Darwin to Broome with a rooftop tent in July 2026.
I'd like to know if I need to book overnight stops in advance or if I can just wing it and stop wherever I feel like it?
Some evenings, we'd like to stop and make use of campsite facilities (restaurant, shop, showers, toilets).
What do you recommend?
Do I need a permit?
My rough itinerary looks like this:
Darwin - Kakadu
Kakadu - Nitmiluk
Nitmiluk - Kununurra
Kununurra - Purnululu
Purnululu - El Questro
El Questro - Mt Elizabeth - Bell Gorge - Broome
I’m planning a trip to Iceland for next July-August, with a car and tent, and I’m wondering about booking campsites.
From your experience, is it necessary or even essential to book campsites in advance, or do you always manage to find a spot to pitch your tent?
We’ll also have the option to sleep in the car without pitching the tent.
Does that give us the flexibility to stay outside a campsite for a night here and there?
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip in the Middle Atlas, starting and ending in Fez and heading down to the south of Midelt, the Assoul Massif.... We’ll be traveling with two small 4x4s.
I’m looking for detailed maps of this region that include small roads and tracks.
Last year, we had a fantastic road trip in the Anti-Atlas and High Atlas using Erfahren maps, but unfortunately, they don’t cover the area we’re interested in this year.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Dominique
We’re planning a 13-day family road trip in Morocco this July, with six people in a Toyota Prado 4x4 (renting in Marrakech).
We’ll alternate between bivouacking and small hotels/riads depending on the stops.
Here’s the planned route (in this order):
Marrakech
→ Ouarzazate
→ Draa Valley
→ Zagora
→ Erg Chegaga
→ Lake Iriki
→ Foum Zguid
→ Tata
→ Tafraoute
→ Aït Mansour
→ Tiznit
→ Mirleft
→ Taroudant
→ Back to Marrakech
Our goal:
Atlas Mountains + desert + dunes + plateaus + valleys + a bit of coastline.
We’ll cover about 1,700 km in total.
We’re planning:
Bivouacking in the Chegaga/Iriki area
Flexible for the rest (booking the day before or same day)
Sand gear: traction plates, compressor, tow strap, roof rack
Questions:
Is the Zagora → Chegaga → Iriki → Foum Zguid crossing in July doable on our own (single vehicle, no guide)?
Are there any truly technical or risky sections between Chegaga and Iriki?
Does the overall itinerary seem manageable in 13 days without rushing?
Any suggestions for great bivouac spots or particularly interesting stops along this route?
The points on the route are provisional overnight stops. Some spots will include two nights in the same area.
We’re used to off-road driving, but not yet in the Moroccan desert.
Thanks in advance for your feedback and tips! 😊
Good evening
I could use some advice 🙂
Our trip to Namibia is planned for June/July 2026.
We’re struggling a bit with timing and choosing activities for the part of the trip between Sesriem and Brandberg.
Day 1: Sesriem to Mirabib
Day 2: Mirabib to Swakopmund – visit Swakopmund, overnight in Swakopmund
Day 3: Sandwich Harbour – overnight in Swakopmund
Day 4: Kayaking with the seals + the living dunes – overnight in Swakopmund
Day 5: Moon Landscape, Henties Bay + Cape Cross – overnight at White Lady Lodge in Brandberg
Does this itinerary seem realistic to you? Is Cape Cross really worth the trip? If I had to choose between Cape Cross and kayaking with the seals, which would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hélix
My son and I are heading to Georgia this summer to explore the High Caucasus (Svaneti, Kazbek, and Tusheti regions). For this, we’re planning to rent a 4x4.
However, the rental agencies we’ve found prohibit driving on the tracks to Omalo (Tusheti) and/or Ushguli (Svaneti).
Do you know of any agencies in Tbilisi (local and reliable) that allow rented 4x4s to drive on these tracks? If so, which ones?
Hi everyone,
I’m starting to plan an itinerary for September 2027 focused on Zimbabwe and Zambia. I’d love to visit Gonarezhou National Park—I see there are two sectors: the Mwenezi Region in the south and the area around the Runde River in the north. Should I cover both sectors or just focus on the northern region?
For the parks along the Zambezi River, is it better to visit Mana Pools on the Zimbabwe side or Lower Zambezi on the Zambia side?
Thanks in advance for any tips on the parks in these two countries.
Have a great day, everyone.
We’re spending 18 days in New Zealand from 05/04 to 05/21, arriving in QUEENSTOWN and leaving from AUCKLAND.
Any ideas for a road trip that covers the highlights of both islands but only changes hotels every 3–4 nights?
Thanks.
For our trip to Georgia in July, I’d like to rent a 4x4 starting from Tbilisi.
Do you have any rental companies to recommend?
The traditional rentals like Hertz, Avis, etc. seem way overpriced compared to local companies—what do you think? Are they properly insured?
Has anyone here tried Geo Rent Car, Auto 4 Rental, or Sur Price?
Also, I’m looking for info on the condition of the Ushguli–Lentekhi track—is it passable?
Hi everyone,
A well-prepped 4x4, a travel plan across Africa in stages since I’ve got kids to see regularly and work to earn a living.
I’m leaving in November for about a month with the goal of reaching Senegal via Mauritania. I’d love to share this trip with someone who wants to discover Mauritania and a bit of Senegal... and also experience life on board a 4x4 in the desert or bush, sometimes sleeping in the vehicle or in hostels/small hotels for comfort. I want to share this rediscovery because two’s better than one!
Just traveling, exploring, and living! !
I’m planning to explore Argentine and Chilean Patagonia for a month in December 2019.
I’m looking for a rental company (or several) that offers single-cab 4x4 pick-ups with a fitted camper cell for two people. I’m specifically after a vehicle with an indoor shower for extra comfort ;)
So, no vans—at least not from the rental companies I’ve seen so far.
While browsing the forum, I came across the Chilean rental company Holiday Rent. But do you have any recommendations for Argentine rentals?
Because, if I can’t return the vehicle in the same city as pickup, I’d prefer—and it’d likely be cheaper—to at least return it in the same country.
I’m traveling through Argentina and Chile (as well as Paraguay and Uruguay) with a 2019 Toyota Hilux Euro 6. Could anyone tell me if the local diesel is suitable for its engine, or if I need to take any special precautions (like adding an additive, for example) for these countries?
I’d also like to know if driving at high altitudes is possible, and up to what elevation—or if I should worry about the vehicle going into limp mode?
If that happens, what should I do?