Louer une voiture en Afrique du Sud pour la Namibie (routes de gravier)
by Legrisou
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour
J aurais voulu avoir quelques précisions au sujet de la couverture assurances en circulant sur des "gravel roads" et si certains ont questionné les loueurs et obtenu des réponses précises .
En prévision d'un voyage en Afrique du sud au mois avril - mai pour un mois partant de Johannesburg puis Namibie et Bostwana et retour Johannesburg , la demande de location est pour une monospace Toyota Avanza. Après plusieurs contacts chez les intermédiaires de loueurs de voitures ( en français , l anglais me fait un peu défaut pour ce type de conversation ) il s'avere que le fait de circuler sur des routes non bitumées n est pas pris en compte par les assurances lors d'un accident ou autre . J ai réussi a envoyé un mail a Hertz a Johannesbourg et au bout du troisième il est formel et ne garanti pas cette utilisation : " Good day Please note that you are not covered by the insurance if anything happens to the vehicle while driving on untarred roads " .
Je n ai pas l intention d 'emprunter les pistes de sable c est donc l option pour ce vehicule je ne sais pas si il en est de meme pour la location d n sun ou 4X4 .
Je vous remercie pour touts renseignements que vous pourrez me fournir.
Bonjour: Il doit y avoir un malentendu avec votre loueur: Il y a en Afrique du sud des milliers de kilomètres de routes non asphaltées (gravel roads) et 45000 km de même en Namibie. Il est difficile de tourner dans le pays sans passer une fois ou l'autre sur ces routes. Peut-être a-t-il pensé à des pistes? Il y a une différence importante. les "gravelroads" référencées sont des routes larges, construites et entretenues régulièrement (au moins en principe) à la différence des pistes qui sont simplement un tracé dans la nature et plus ou moins praticables. Par ailleurs je ne pense pas que l'avanza soit un bon choix. Peu de place, peu stable par construction, elle sera pire sur les pistes. Prenez plutôt un peu plus grand. A +
Phalbert
Bonjour
Je suis bien d accord avec vous car pour éviter les routes non goudronnées il doit falloir y mettre beaucoup de volonté. Mais lorsqu on détaille un peu les assurances ‘ entre les lignes ‘ des loueurs et si on peut les trouver on s aperçoit qu ils traitent plus ou moins le sujet et souvent de façon différente .
En postant je fais un peu appel aux voyageurs qui auraient malencontreusement pu être confrontes a cette situation .
Il va falloir que je loue tout de même une voiture car le départ est pour mi avril .
Pour ce qui est de la voiture le choix d un Avanza , qu on n a pas pu voir sur le marché français , est un peu pour le budget , pour pouvoir y dormir a l intérieur ( on a pas mal pratiqué en Europe avec un scenic ) mais bien sur éviter les pistes de sable pour ne les avoir jamais circulées , notre parcours a peu près classique en Namibie ne devrait emprunter que quelques routes D dans le Fish river canyon , le Damarland et dans la région du Waterberg. Les spécialistes pourront peut être me donner des avis Bon on hésite un peu avec un Nissan X trail . A voir
Toujours a l écoute de vos conseils .
Merci
Bonjour,
Des pistes de type D en Namibie avec un X-Trail ce n' est pas franchement raisonnable, ni pour la voiture ni pour vous, en plus à ma connaissance les modèles standard ne sont ni 4x4 ni équipés de gamme de vitesse basse ni de blocage de différentiel.
On trouve des Hilux 4x4 (avec gamme de vitesses basse et blocage de différentiel), sans équipement de camping, à des prix raisonnables, mais pour dormir à l' intérieur ce n' est pas évident..
Si vous restez sur un SUV, le Toyota Fortuner est un véhicule adapté, effectivement sans doute un peu plus cher..
Pour ce qui est des restrictions imposées par Hertz Afrique du Sud, je ne pense pas qu 'il y ait le moindre malentendu. Vous pouvez télécharger sur leur site les Conditions Générales, qui excluent à l' article 6.2.4. l' utilisation sur les routes non goudronnées - sauf autorisation expresse du loueur, et dans ce cas sur des surfaces planes, sans trous, qui n risquent pas d' endommager le véhicule, etc..
Le métier de Herz AFS (ou monde, j' ai eu le problème aux Etats Unis), ce n' est pas de louer des véhicules pour une utilisation "off road", d' où leurs exclusions..
Si vous voulez faire du gravel, il y a des loueurs spécialisés (sans doute plus chers, et qui ne proposent guère de voitures "de ville", mais le prix n'est que la juste contrepartie de leurs risques), et encore lisez avec soin les petits caractères, il y a quasiment toujours des exclusions telles que Van Zyl's, Hartmann etc... (pareil en Australie même avec des petits loueurs - c' est une question d' assurance -, la plupart ne couvrent pas les dommages par exemple de l' OTL (Old Telegraph Route) à Cape York)..
A+
Des pistes de type D en Namibie avec un X-Trail ce n' est pas franchement raisonnable, ni pour la voiture ni pour vous, en plus à ma connaissance les modèles standard ne sont ni 4x4 ni équipés de gamme de vitesse basse ni de blocage de différentiel.
On trouve des Hilux 4x4 (avec gamme de vitesses basse et blocage de différentiel), sans équipement de camping, à des prix raisonnables, mais pour dormir à l' intérieur ce n' est pas évident..
Si vous restez sur un SUV, le Toyota Fortuner est un véhicule adapté, effectivement sans doute un peu plus cher..
Pour ce qui est des restrictions imposées par Hertz Afrique du Sud, je ne pense pas qu 'il y ait le moindre malentendu. Vous pouvez télécharger sur leur site les Conditions Générales, qui excluent à l' article 6.2.4. l' utilisation sur les routes non goudronnées - sauf autorisation expresse du loueur, et dans ce cas sur des surfaces planes, sans trous, qui n risquent pas d' endommager le véhicule, etc..
Le métier de Herz AFS (ou monde, j' ai eu le problème aux Etats Unis), ce n' est pas de louer des véhicules pour une utilisation "off road", d' où leurs exclusions..
Si vous voulez faire du gravel, il y a des loueurs spécialisés (sans doute plus chers, et qui ne proposent guère de voitures "de ville", mais le prix n'est que la juste contrepartie de leurs risques), et encore lisez avec soin les petits caractères, il y a quasiment toujours des exclusions telles que Van Zyl's, Hartmann etc... (pareil en Australie même avec des petits loueurs - c' est une question d' assurance -, la plupart ne couvrent pas les dommages par exemple de l' OTL (Old Telegraph Route) à Cape York)..
A+
Le bonheur commence où le bitume s 'arrête et ....quand on est plus de quatre on est une bande de c... (Georges Brassens)
Tout à fait d'accord avec Bolobolobolo... ce n'est franchement pas raisonnable.
La dernière fois que je suis allé en Afrique Australe (Namibie), j'avais loué auprès dewww.advancedcarhire.com. Ils avaient 5 à 6 véhicules désossés dans leur garage suite accidents dus à leurs clients et ce n'est pas un "gros" loueur.
Louer un vrai 4x4, permet entre autres d'avoir un bon chassis, des pneus (plus) solides, 2 roues de secours (ou plus) , d'être assis un peu plus haut, ...
La dernière fois que je suis allé en Afrique Australe (Namibie), j'avais loué auprès dewww.advancedcarhire.com. Ils avaient 5 à 6 véhicules désossés dans leur garage suite accidents dus à leurs clients et ce n'est pas un "gros" loueur.
Louer un vrai 4x4, permet entre autres d'avoir un bon chassis, des pneus (plus) solides, 2 roues de secours (ou plus) , d'être assis un peu plus haut, ...
Mes trekkings, mes roadtrips 4x4 : https://wildescapesoverland.com
La dernière fois que je suis allé en Afrique Australe (Namibie), j'avais loué auprès dewww.advancedcarhire.com. Ils avaient 5 à 6 véhicules désossés dans leur garage suite accidents dus à leurs clients et ce n'est pas un "gros" loueur.
Louer un vrai 4x4, permet entre autres d'avoir un bon chassis, des pneus (plus) solides, 2 roues de secours (ou plus) , d'être assis un peu plus haut, ...
..mais aussi de se prendre de bons gadins - cf. supra - en particulier sur les "gravel roads", surtout si on conduit un 4x4 avec deux ponts rigides comme on conduit une limousine sur une autoroute allemande...
A+
Louer un vrai 4x4, permet entre autres d'avoir un bon chassis, des pneus (plus) solides, 2 roues de secours (ou plus) , d'être assis un peu plus haut, ...
..mais aussi de se prendre de bons gadins - cf. supra - en particulier sur les "gravel roads", surtout si on conduit un 4x4 avec deux ponts rigides comme on conduit une limousine sur une autoroute allemande...
A+
Le bonheur commence où le bitume s 'arrête et ....quand on est plus de quatre on est une bande de c... (Georges Brassens)
Nous avons roulé un mois en Namibie (decembre 2015) , y compris sur certaines routes D, avec une Cruze !! pas de problemes..... c est sur, le 4X4 est plus confortable et plus cher... mais contrairement a ce qui est dit... a la plupart des places on passe avec une auto...
Par contre, aucune garantie de la part des loueurs réguliers sur les routes de gravels...
joelle
Je confirme ce qui a été dit plus haut :
nous venons de réserver un 4x4 avec autoescape (loueur thrifty) pour afrique du sud et lesotho, et forts d'expériences passées nous avons pris la garantie bris de glace, pneus crevé etc ... sauf que seulement après avoir payé nous avons le détail des conditions précisant que ceci ne comprenait les dommages survenus sur les routes goudronnées ! Pour info la garantie des cartes premier (et gold ?) ne couvrent pas non plus les franchises concernant les 4x4 ...
Par contre ceci est différent si on passe par un loueur local, plus cher mais beaucoup plus compétent en cas de problème sur place. Lors de nos 2 voyages en Namibie nous avons eu des pépins avec la voiture , à chaque fois dans des coins "reculés" et c'est là qu'un bon loueur local fait la différence : service rapide, impeccable, réseau important de personnes un peu partout pour vous dépanner dans les plus bref délai (la compagnie a son propre mécano qui donne des consignes à une personne sur place si pas de garage proche) ... Pour la Namibie je conseille fortement Camping car hire et pour l'Afrique du sud, KEA et Britz ont l'air bien représenté.
Pour la voiture, tout dépend du circuit choisi, mais honnêtement avec un 4x4 hilux nissan nous avons été très confortables, même sur des portions de route un peu hard. Le report résistance prix nous a semble très bon, et c'est ce que nous venons de louer pour le lesotho. Nous avons vu paquet de gens changer de pneus sur le bord de la route dans le damaraland sur les pistes de caillasse, notamment ceux qui roulaient trop vite...
Maintenant , à vous de voir ...
Nancy
Nancy
l'homme n'obtient rien sans effort: ni le bonheur, ni le savoir, ni lui même
Bonjour
je suis possesseur d une visa premier et j ai contacte l assurance des cartes visa car depuis le 1er janvier 2016 il y a bien une couverture assurance pour les 4X4 et SUV . Voici leur reponse :
" Nous faisons suite à votre email du 18 février 2016.
Nous vous informons que selon votre contrat, il n'y a pas d'exclusion concernant les véhicules de type SUV ou 4x4.
Seuls les dommages survenant lors de l'utilisation tout terrain du véhicule sont exclus. "
Je compte reserver un 4X4 pour voyager en AduS et Namibie et certainement ytiliser en partie cette assurance .
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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?
Thanks in advance
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?
Thanks in advance
Hi there,
Can you tell me if the road between Zagora and M'Gouna is easy or difficult for a 4x4? How much time and how many kilometers should I plan for? I’m traveling in May.
Thanks!
Hi there,
My trip to South Africa is starting to take shape.
However, I'm struggling to figure out the route through Kruger Park. I can't seem to find the information I need about getting around.
Coming from the south, I plan to arrive on Day 1 in the early afternoon at Malelane or Crocodile Bridge.
Do some shopping in Malelane (or Crocodile Bridge main area) and stay overnight outside the park.
Leave on Day 2 at 5 AM for the park. Explore the southern part of the park.
Stay overnight around Skukuza or Lower Sabie. (We don’t want to stay in one of the park’s big camps. We’re looking for a lodge around 200 €.
Head out on Day 3 for a self-drive safari, maybe as far as Orpen.
We’d like to stay in a private reserve on nights 4 and 5.
We’re not sure which one or how to get into a private reserve. Do we need to exit Kruger Park?
On Day 5, we’d like to leave to visit Blyde Canyon (on Day 6).
Could you help us with these different locations?
Thanks
Could you help us with these different locations?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m planning to leave Morocco for the summer but want to leave my 4x4 there to avoid exceeding the famous 6-month limit. I’d like to park it in one of the two Spanish enclaves (Ceuta or Melilla). Does anyone know of people or companies that handle long-term parking (preferably secure) in either place? Once the car is parked, what’s the best way to get back to France using public transport? Is the nearest airport Tanger from Ceuta?... How do I get there easily, etc. etc.
Thanks in advance! Dominique
I’m planning to leave Morocco for the summer but want to leave my 4x4 there to avoid exceeding the famous 6-month limit. I’d like to park it in one of the two Spanish enclaves (Ceuta or Melilla). Does anyone know of people or companies that handle long-term parking (preferably secure) in either place? Once the car is parked, what’s the best way to get back to France using public transport? Is the nearest airport Tanger from Ceuta?... How do I get there easily, etc. etc.
Thanks in advance! Dominique
hello! I’d like to go to Kazakhstan and rent a fitted 4x4 locally so I can drive off-road trails and sleep inside the vehicle... could anyone share some local rental company addresses, please? Thanks! !
Hi,
I'm about to rent a self-drive 4x4 in Mongolia. Has anyone heard of GOBI.RENT? Otherwise, do you have any tips for checking this company since there's no info on their website (e.g., registration number on the RCS)?
Thanks
I'm about to rent a self-drive 4x4 in Mongolia. Has anyone heard of GOBI.RENT? Otherwise, do you have any tips for checking this company since there's no info on their website (e.g., registration number on the RCS)?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m finalizing my trip starting from Namibia. When I arrive in Divundu, I’d like to head straight to the Khwai area early in the morning to one of the campsites in the Khwai Development Trust. Is the drive doable with a good 4x4 in a day? We’ll spend 2 nights in Khwai, then 2 or maybe 3 nights in the Moremi area (Third Bridge/Xakanaxa/Mboma) before heading back to Maun to wrap up our journey. Is that too much time to spend in each place?
We’d also like to do one or two boat excursions in the delta. Any suggestions for the best options and operators?
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice! Best, Patrick
I’m finalizing my trip starting from Namibia. When I arrive in Divundu, I’d like to head straight to the Khwai area early in the morning to one of the campsites in the Khwai Development Trust. Is the drive doable with a good 4x4 in a day? We’ll spend 2 nights in Khwai, then 2 or maybe 3 nights in the Moremi area (Third Bridge/Xakanaxa/Mboma) before heading back to Maun to wrap up our journey. Is that too much time to spend in each place?
We’d also like to do one or two boat excursions in the delta. Any suggestions for the best options and operators?
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice! Best, Patrick
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to explore the western part of Madagascar from May 1st to 5th, specifically to visit the Tsingy. I’ve heard different versions about the road conditions and access to the Tsingy during this time, so I’d love to hear from people who’ve actually made this trip during this time of year.
Have you traveled from Morondava → Tsingy between May 1st and 5th? Was the journey doable and safe? Did you have access to the Grands Tsingy, or just the Petits Tsingy?
Thanks so much for your feedback—it’ll really help me get a clearer picture! 😊 Also, if you have any recommendations for reliable and experienced driver-guides, I’d love to hear them. Thanks again!
Have you traveled from Morondava → Tsingy between May 1st and 5th? Was the journey doable and safe? Did you have access to the Grands Tsingy, or just the Petits Tsingy?
Thanks so much for your feedback—it’ll really help me get a clearer picture! 😊 Also, if you have any recommendations for reliable and experienced driver-guides, I’d love to hear them. Thanks again!