Accompagnant ma femme qui se rend en stage à Cotonou la premiere semaine de decembre, j'aurais souhaité en profiter pour aller visiter en solo et sur deux jours le parc de la pendjari.
Auriez vous des bons plans pour louer un 4x4 avec guide de Cotonou pour se rendre la bas ? En gros un jour de transport, deux jours sur places, et retour le quatrieme jour...
Une idee de prix actualisé ? (la derniere discussion que j'ai trouvé ici datant de 2013...)
je suis partie avec Noel Nabogou (coordonnées sur facebook à ce nom). Il vient vous chercher à l’aéroport.
pour les deux jours sur la penjari c'est 150 euros, auxquels vous ajoutez l’hôtellerie.
prix 2015.
pour les trajets Cotonou-Penjari, je ne sais pas, perso je vais à Natitingou en bus.
Noël a son 4X4. ce guide est très bien. très sérieux. agréé du parc et spécialisé en ornithologie.
j'ai fait appel à ses services 4 fois, sans problèmes. bonne humeur et gentillesse assurée.
en fait je serais deja sur place.. donc deux options possibles :
soit depart en vehicule loué de Cotonou jusqu a Penjari, avec guide embarqué
soit depart en bus puis location VL 4x4 et guide sur place a l’arrivée..
Que preconisez vous?
Ou est il mieux de dormir pour les nuits la bas?..
J1 je monte en bus à Natitingou (bus place de l'étoile, réserver la veille)
je dors chez Dany de "ma case au bénin"
J2n et J3 . en Penjari : Noel vient nous chercher chez Dany (soir J2 nuit dans le parc)
soir J3 nuit chez Dany
J4 retour en bus à Cotonou
si vous avez une journée supplémentaire : partir en taximoto (zem) dans le pays somba, c'est somptueux.
après, je ne vous étonnerais pas en vous disant que le bus est moins confort que si on vient vous chercher à Cotonou. mais bon 😉 c'est moins cher et j'aime bien l'ambiance des gares routières. 🙂
dans le parc vous avez deux possibilités de couchage : un truc d'Etat et un truc privé. le lodge privé un peu plus cher. je suis aller dans l’hôtel d'Etat, je l'ai trouvé bien, mais des retours récents disent que c'est devenu moyen. a voir ...
moi j'avais utilisé les services de Kounta N'Tcha 97023083
kountanamboni@yahoo.fr
et sur facebook
très sérieux et compétent , spécialiste de la pendjari
le contacter de ma part
Line
Hi Jimmy,
Comme Cabrousse, je te conseille aussi plutôt de monter en bus, soit jusque Natitingou, soit carrément Tanguiéta (et idem pour le retour). Compter 8000 à 12000 pour le trajet (aller simple) selon la compagnie et la destination.
Les 2 meilleures compagnies actuellement sont (dans cette ordre) La Poste et ATT.
Pour la voiture, compter 40 000 à 60 000 cfa/j en location, + essence (de tête, je dirai qu'on a payé ~35000 cfa d'essence pour 2 jours au parc).
Nous, on est passé par voyagebenin, on recommande vivement (site internet du même nom, .fr).
Pour le parc, compter: 10000 cfa d'entrée/pers + 5000 cfa pour le chauffeur. Certains loueurs de voiture peuvent avoir le matos de camping (c'est le cas de voyagebenin en tout cas), c'est beaucoup plus sympa. L'hôtel du parc vieillit mal, est peu accueillant et est relativement cher (~30000cfa/nuit)...
De même, tu peux emmener des trucs à manger (mais faire toutes les courses à Nati ou Tanguita, il n'y a plus rien après)
Après, dans le même secteur, je te recommande aussi vivement le pays Somba, en particulier le village de Koussoukoingou, facilement accessible depuis Nati (30 km d'une bonne piste). Habitat traditionnel sympa, joli paysage, et surtout population très accueillante et super sympa. Vaut très largement le détour. A Koussou, la population locale s'est organisée pour proposer des prestations touristiques (randos, découverte du village, présentation des croyances, de l'habitat, du pays...).
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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,
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.
Pour notre voyage en Georgie en juillet, je souhaite louer 4x4 au départ de Tbilisi.
Avez vous des loueurs à me recommander?
Les loueurs traditionnels type Hertz, Avis, etc .... paraissent hors de prix par rapport aux loueurs locaux?
que faut-il en penser ? sont-ils bien assurés?
L'un de vous a-t-il expérimenté Geo Rent Car ? Auto 4 rental? ou encore Sur Price?
D'autre part, je cherche des infos sur l'état de la piste Ushguli - Lentekhi, est-elle praticable?
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! !
Je souhaite parcourir la Patagonie argentine et chilienne pendant 1 mois en décembre 2019.
Je suis donc à la recherche d'un (ou plusieurs) loueur(s) qui propose(nt) en location des pick-up 4x4 (mono-cabine car nous seront 2) avec une cellule aménagée.
Je parle bien d'un véhicule aménagé avec une douche à l'intérieur pour plus de confort ;)
Donc exit le van ! (du moins dans les loueurs que j'ai vu).
En parcourant le forum, j'ai vu le loueur Holiday Rent coté chilien. Mais avez-vous des adresses coté argentin ?
Car, à défaut de rendre le véhicule dans la même ville qu'au départ, je pense qu'il est préférable et moins cher de le rendre au moins dans le même pays.
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?
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).
Souhaitant quitter le Maroc durant l'été mais y laisser mon 4*4, afin de ne pas être pénaliser sur le fameux délai de 6 mois, je voudrais le parquer dans l'une des deux enclaves espagnoles (Cueta ou mellila)
Connaissez vous des gens ou des sociétés qui s'occupent sur place des parkings longue durée (sécurisés de préférence)
une fois la voiture déposée, quelle solution de transports publics pour rejoindre la France
aéroport le plus proche = Tanger depuis Cueta ?...
Comment rejoindre facilement cet aéroport etc etc
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! !
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)?
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
