bonjour a tous,
Avec ma fiancée nous devons partir le 1er juin au kenya a monbasa pour 15 jours.
Dans notre forfait il est prévu un safari 3j/2n "kililmandjaro kimana", qu'en pensez-vous?
A t'on des chances de voir des fauves?
Est-ce que quelqu'un parmi vous l'a déja fait car on hésite avec le "mara simba" qui est plus cher?
Pouvez vous nous donner des conseils et infos sur le climat, la tenue vestimentaire?
On hésite aussi à faire le traitement anti-palu car on a des personnes qui ont été malades tout leur séjour à cause de ça...
merci pour vos réponses 😉
Mickael
Hey fellow travelers,
I'm back in the "travel journal" section to share our 15-day adventure in Kenya in November 2024. It was pretty much our first time in East Africa (since Zanzibar doesn’t really count 😜).
As usual, I’m sharing the journal I made for our loved ones—still as casual and cheerful as ever, just to give them a little break from their tough workdays 😄.
We organized the whole trip ourselves, and to be original here LOL, we took some *very* well-trodden paths: Naivasha, Tsavo, and Diani. But what I loved about this country is that it’s so easy to go off the beaten track—even on the "tourist highways" 😉.
So, if you're a safari fanatic or after stunning wildlife photos, you might be disappointed. But if you want to discover other sides of Kenya, you might just find what you're looking for 😉.
Looking forward to sharing this fun journey with you all 😊.
I'm back in the "travel journal" section to share our 15-day adventure in Kenya in November 2024. It was pretty much our first time in East Africa (since Zanzibar doesn’t really count 😜).
As usual, I’m sharing the journal I made for our loved ones—still as casual and cheerful as ever, just to give them a little break from their tough workdays 😄.
We organized the whole trip ourselves, and to be original here LOL, we took some *very* well-trodden paths: Naivasha, Tsavo, and Diani. But what I loved about this country is that it’s so easy to go off the beaten track—even on the "tourist highways" 😉.
So, if you're a safari fanatic or after stunning wildlife photos, you might be disappointed. But if you want to discover other sides of Kenya, you might just find what you're looking for 😉.
Looking forward to sharing this fun journey with you all 😊.
Bonjour, ...
Je pars au Kenya le 31 juillet prochain pour une durée de 15 jours.
Le programme de mes vacances comprend 1 semaine de safari (Tsavo, Amboseli, Nairobi, Lac Nakuru et Masaï Mara) et 1 semaine de détente à l'hôtel Tiwi Beach.
Ceci m'amène donc à vous poser plusieurs question : Quel est la météo au Kenya durant le mois d'août ? En effet, certains disent que le temps est mauvais pourtant les agences ne l'entendent pas de la même façon... Le meilleur moyen de se renseigner est de récolter le témoignage de personne y ayant déjà été durant cette période. Sur beaucoup de site de voyage on peut voir des photos d'animaux en tout genre magnifiques, mais est-ce aussi facile de se ramener de telles images ? Je me suis équipée d'un nouvel appareil photo en vue de ce voyage, alors j'ai peur d'être déçue !!! Enfin, quelles sont vos impressions de l'hôtel TIWI BEACH à Mombasa ?
Merci d'avance de vos réponses, et à très bientôt.
Si jamais vous avez des adresses de sites de photos sur le Kenya et sur cet hôtel en particulier, merci de me communiquer les coordonnées, j'y ferais volontiers un tour...
Bonjour, Nous envisageons de partir quelques jours en Tanzanie, mais pourquoi pas au Kenya si c'est moins cher entre Noêl et le nouvel an avec 2 enfants de 6 et 7 ans, pour leur montrer les animaux . Nous avons l'habitude de voyager en routard sans enfants, mais là, on préfère organiser un peu . Notre budget étant serré, nous ne savons pas s'il est préférable de prendre un package vol-séjour-safari où si c'est plus économique de prendre un vol sec et de trouver un hôtel et ensuite une agence qui nous organisera un safari. Pour les packages, ça semble compliqué du fait que nous voulons un court séjour du 26 au 30 décembre 2011. Pour les vols, hôtels et agences organisant des safaris, quelqu'un a-t il des bons plans? Comment trouver entre autre une agence, en France où sur place qui ne soit pas trop chère et sérieuse? (Nous sommes allés en Tanzanie il y a 3 ans avec juste un vol sec et avons cherché a Dar es Salam une agence qui nous organise un safari. C'était l'arnaque, au lieu du "lodge" promis dans la réserve, on a dormi dans un bouge glauque au bord de la route , que le chauffeur a trouvé in extremis à force de passer des coups de fil pendant le voyage. Je ne parle pas des repas quasi inexistants et d'autres désagréments. Nous ne voudrions pas renouveler ce genre d'expérience avec des enfants. Merci à qui voudra bien nous donner des conseils et des adresses
Bonjour,
j'aimerais partir quelques temps au Kenya ou dans une grande réserve naturelle pour m'occuper ou observer des animaux ou bien la végétation.
Avez-vous des conseils à me donner pour y parvenir? Ou encore mieux: avez-vous une mission à me proposer? J'attends toutes vos propositions, y compris celles de familles déjà sur place dans le même but.
Merci 😉
j'aimerais partir quelques temps au Kenya ou dans une grande réserve naturelle pour m'occuper ou observer des animaux ou bien la végétation.
Avez-vous des conseils à me donner pour y parvenir? Ou encore mieux: avez-vous une mission à me proposer? J'attends toutes vos propositions, y compris celles de familles déjà sur place dans le même but.
Merci 😉
Bonjour,
Nous sommes 3 et souhaitons partir faire un safari au kenya dans les 15 derniers jours de décembre (08). J'aimerais vous poser qule 1) Faut-il partir avec un groupe, ou seuls avec un guide (en safari privé)? 2) Un survol en montgolfière est-il réellement fantastique? 3) Les plages Est du kenya (Diani beach) sont elles incontournables? 4) Enfin, en 10 jours, quels sont les lieux qu'il faut absolument visiter?
PS: nous avons un budjet d'environ 3000€ par personne pour ces 10 jours.
Merci de vos réponses
Fabien
Nous sommes 3 et souhaitons partir faire un safari au kenya dans les 15 derniers jours de décembre (08). J'aimerais vous poser qule 1) Faut-il partir avec un groupe, ou seuls avec un guide (en safari privé)? 2) Un survol en montgolfière est-il réellement fantastique? 3) Les plages Est du kenya (Diani beach) sont elles incontournables? 4) Enfin, en 10 jours, quels sont les lieux qu'il faut absolument visiter?
PS: nous avons un budjet d'environ 3000€ par personne pour ces 10 jours.
Merci de vos réponses
Fabien
Hello,
After several years, I’ve finally decided to repost a travel journal on the forum. We returned a few weeks ago from an incredible trip to Kenya, and it’s reignited my desire to share our emotions in the face of these animals.
Kenya wasn’t originally a priority for us in terms of safari—we had the impression it was too touristy. So, we started with other destinations: Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa. But as I did more research, especially on the forum (thanks in part to Sylvie’s many trips), I eventually convinced myself that Kenya could be magnificent, as long as we chose our itinerary carefully and avoided peak seasons.
We ended up going in January, from the 17th to the 31st. We worked with a travel agency (TP) that crafted a custom itinerary for us: Samburu-Ol Pejeta-Naivasha-Maji Moto-Maasai Mara-Diani. They partnered with a local French-speaking agency, and everything was perfectly organized. Our trip exceeded all our expectations, and none of it would’ve been as amazing without our guide, Alfred. He accompanied us for 10 days and was a fantastic travel companion—professional, respectful of the animals, and always in good spirits. We formed a great bond with him in such a short time.
- **January 17th** After meeting up with Juliette and Charlotte in Rennes the night before, we left at 4 AM for Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. The thick fog made the drive pretty rough, but we arrived safely around 7:45 AM. A Blue Valet driver was waiting to take our car. Check-in went smoothly, and we waited patiently for our 10:40 AM flight. Unfortunately, despite boarding on time, a passenger was missing, and we had to find a replacement last minute. Then, another passenger who had checked in and dropped off their luggage wasn’t on the plane, so they had to unload their bags. After a long period of uncertainty and spotty communication from the crew, we finally took off over an hour late.
We arrived in Nairobi in the late afternoon, 45 minutes behind schedule. The administrative formalities were endless—it took nearly 1.5 hours from landing to leaving the airport with our luggage. When we stepped out, Alfred, our guide, was waiting with a big smile and drove us to the Eka Hotel, not far from the airport. Exhausted from the long journey, we fell asleep quickly.
- **January 18th** Alfred met us at 7 AM for a long drive to Samburu Reserve. We had a peaceful night, unlike the girls, who barely slept because their neighbors were talking loudly all night. Things even escalated when Charlotte started shouting insults to get them to quiet down, but it didn’t work.
It was Sunday, so traffic around Nairobi and along the route was light. Aside from a quick "technical stop," we drove straight through and arrived in Samburu after just under 6 hours. Because of the lower altitude (around 1,000m on average), it was hot—over 30°C in mid-January.
As soon as we entered the reserve, we spotted some impalas and quickly came across one of the region’s endemic species: the reticulated giraffe, which is absolutely stunning.
While heading to our camp for lunch, Alfred crossed paths with another vehicle and learned that a leopard was nearby. We started searching, and a few minutes later, Anny spotted a shape in a tree—it was our leopard!
There were actually two of them—a mother and her adolescent. The young one was perched high in the tree, in the shade. We got to observe them for a good half-hour in excellent conditions, with just one other vehicle nearby.
Alfred also noticed that the mother had hidden prey (a gerenuk gazelle) in the vegetation, away from prying eyes.
It was time to head to our camp, the Ashnil Samburu Camp, located in the Buffalo Springs area, by the river, in an idyllic setting surrounded by the region’s typical vegetation.
The welcome was fantastic—we immediately felt at home, and that feeling lasted throughout our 3-day stay in the reserve. It was 2 PM, but no one rushed us to the table. Our waitress, Sheila, who took care of us the whole time, was as lovely as the rest of the team. Barely seated, we were invited to watch an elephant passing right by the camp, in front of the restaurant. This trip was off to a great start!
After lunch, we relaxed by the pool. Monkeys, especially vervets, were everywhere, and a camp employee was assigned to keep an eye on them and shoo them away if needed (especially the baboons).
A little before 4 PM, we met up with Alfred for our first game drive. Just outside the camp, a few elephants were in the valley near the river.
We’d see them in the same area almost every day. We also spotted some gazelles.
After several years, I’ve finally decided to repost a travel journal on the forum. We returned a few weeks ago from an incredible trip to Kenya, and it’s reignited my desire to share our emotions in the face of these animals.
Kenya wasn’t originally a priority for us in terms of safari—we had the impression it was too touristy. So, we started with other destinations: Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa. But as I did more research, especially on the forum (thanks in part to Sylvie’s many trips), I eventually convinced myself that Kenya could be magnificent, as long as we chose our itinerary carefully and avoided peak seasons.
We ended up going in January, from the 17th to the 31st. We worked with a travel agency (TP) that crafted a custom itinerary for us: Samburu-Ol Pejeta-Naivasha-Maji Moto-Maasai Mara-Diani. They partnered with a local French-speaking agency, and everything was perfectly organized. Our trip exceeded all our expectations, and none of it would’ve been as amazing without our guide, Alfred. He accompanied us for 10 days and was a fantastic travel companion—professional, respectful of the animals, and always in good spirits. We formed a great bond with him in such a short time.
- **January 17th** After meeting up with Juliette and Charlotte in Rennes the night before, we left at 4 AM for Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. The thick fog made the drive pretty rough, but we arrived safely around 7:45 AM. A Blue Valet driver was waiting to take our car. Check-in went smoothly, and we waited patiently for our 10:40 AM flight. Unfortunately, despite boarding on time, a passenger was missing, and we had to find a replacement last minute. Then, another passenger who had checked in and dropped off their luggage wasn’t on the plane, so they had to unload their bags. After a long period of uncertainty and spotty communication from the crew, we finally took off over an hour late.
We arrived in Nairobi in the late afternoon, 45 minutes behind schedule. The administrative formalities were endless—it took nearly 1.5 hours from landing to leaving the airport with our luggage. When we stepped out, Alfred, our guide, was waiting with a big smile and drove us to the Eka Hotel, not far from the airport. Exhausted from the long journey, we fell asleep quickly.
- **January 18th** Alfred met us at 7 AM for a long drive to Samburu Reserve. We had a peaceful night, unlike the girls, who barely slept because their neighbors were talking loudly all night. Things even escalated when Charlotte started shouting insults to get them to quiet down, but it didn’t work.
It was Sunday, so traffic around Nairobi and along the route was light. Aside from a quick "technical stop," we drove straight through and arrived in Samburu after just under 6 hours. Because of the lower altitude (around 1,000m on average), it was hot—over 30°C in mid-January.
As soon as we entered the reserve, we spotted some impalas and quickly came across one of the region’s endemic species: the reticulated giraffe, which is absolutely stunning.
While heading to our camp for lunch, Alfred crossed paths with another vehicle and learned that a leopard was nearby. We started searching, and a few minutes later, Anny spotted a shape in a tree—it was our leopard!
There were actually two of them—a mother and her adolescent. The young one was perched high in the tree, in the shade. We got to observe them for a good half-hour in excellent conditions, with just one other vehicle nearby.
Alfred also noticed that the mother had hidden prey (a gerenuk gazelle) in the vegetation, away from prying eyes.
It was time to head to our camp, the Ashnil Samburu Camp, located in the Buffalo Springs area, by the river, in an idyllic setting surrounded by the region’s typical vegetation.
The welcome was fantastic—we immediately felt at home, and that feeling lasted throughout our 3-day stay in the reserve. It was 2 PM, but no one rushed us to the table. Our waitress, Sheila, who took care of us the whole time, was as lovely as the rest of the team. Barely seated, we were invited to watch an elephant passing right by the camp, in front of the restaurant. This trip was off to a great start!
After lunch, we relaxed by the pool. Monkeys, especially vervets, were everywhere, and a camp employee was assigned to keep an eye on them and shoo them away if needed (especially the baboons).
A little before 4 PM, we met up with Alfred for our first game drive. Just outside the camp, a few elephants were in the valley near the river.
We’d see them in the same area almost every day. We also spotted some gazelles.
Derrière l'africain se cache l'Afrique et derrière l'Afrique se découvre l'africain !
Voici notre carnet de voyage et nos plus belles photos, nos plus beaux souvenirs, les gens rencontrés, les contacts réalisés, les lieux ou situations particulières, les visites kitchs ou kétaines. Ici pas de censure, pas de recadrage, retouche...des images avec tous leurs défauts. Le but étant de partager et non de publier chez National Geographic 😎
Ce périple de 50 jours a été réalisé grâce aux conseils de Francky4, Blesl, mimi48, et plusieurs autres discuté il y a 2-3 ans. Francky4 tu m'as dis que tu serais intéressé par le récit de ma longue aventures en sol africain alors le voici sans censure...
Aventure: 50 jours dans l'est africain entre le Kénya, la Tanzanie et Zanzibar. Voici l'itinéraire que nous avons réalisé décembre 2014 à février 2015.
Nous essaierons d'être le plus ponctuel que possible dans la rédaction et la publication du récit afin de ne perdre l'intérêt.
L'embarquement est pour bientôt alors mettez une note dans vos ''discussion suivi''.
Voici notre carnet de voyage et nos plus belles photos, nos plus beaux souvenirs, les gens rencontrés, les contacts réalisés, les lieux ou situations particulières, les visites kitchs ou kétaines. Ici pas de censure, pas de recadrage, retouche...des images avec tous leurs défauts. Le but étant de partager et non de publier chez National Geographic 😎
Ce périple de 50 jours a été réalisé grâce aux conseils de Francky4, Blesl, mimi48, et plusieurs autres discuté il y a 2-3 ans. Francky4 tu m'as dis que tu serais intéressé par le récit de ma longue aventures en sol africain alors le voici sans censure...
Aventure: 50 jours dans l'est africain entre le Kénya, la Tanzanie et Zanzibar. Voici l'itinéraire que nous avons réalisé décembre 2014 à février 2015.
Nous essaierons d'être le plus ponctuel que possible dans la rédaction et la publication du récit afin de ne perdre l'intérêt.L'embarquement est pour bientôt alors mettez une note dans vos ''discussion suivi''.
Hello everyone,
I imagine many of you have been captivated by the Masai Mara park and/or your safari experience with Tony Crocetta/Melting Pot Safari. Still, I’d like to share my perspective. First, I’m an avid traveler, especially in love with Africa, which my partner and I have explored a bit (Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia...). That said, I want to express my deep disappointment with both the Masai Mara and Tony Crocetta’s camp, Melting Pot Safari, where we stayed last year.
First, about the park: it’s stunning, no doubt. But what a highly touristy place! I can’t find the words to describe the horror of being among 30 4x4 vehicles lined up in front of a lioness hunt, let alone encircling her right after her kill while her prey is still alive in her jaws... no respect for wildlife. The same goes for surrounding a young leopard playing with its small prey, a moment when I counted over 50 vehicles, most with their engines running... sickening. I turned away, both my gaze and my camera. What a disaster to see this natural wonder of Africa turned into a tourist hotspot.
Yes, I loved this place on Earth, but no, I won’t "promote" it anywhere or to anyone.
Next, I also wanted to share my dissatisfaction with Tony Crocetta’s famous camp, Melting Pot Safari: where to begin? We booked a private vehicle for four with two friends, and I have no complaints about the vehicle itself (though it obviously came at a cost). The windows and the vehicle weren’t very photo-friendly, but let’s move on. The trip between the sisters’ guesthouse (which was fine) and the camp went smoothly, except we arrived a bit too late. Result: "We’ll leave for the safari an hour later today because the driver has to respect his rest hours." Perfect—with park formalities, we only spent about an hour in the park that evening. The safari got off to a great start... During our 12-day stay, we saw some amazing things. Tony wasn’t at the camp—I don’t know what the atmosphere is like when he’s there, but it was rather cold during our trip. Sylvie, his wife, barely looked at us, never asking how our day, night, or game drive went (I think she spoke to us once during the stay, plus the day we arrived, of course). We felt invisible... (if I were mean, I’d say the money had already been deposited into Melting Pot’s bank account.) The evening meals, if I may say so, were a joke: not enough dessert (aside from fruit, but the few elaborate desserts—like 10 for 18 guests) for everyone, barely enough meat or sides. If you were unlucky like us and ended up with a group of 15 people who decided to skip the starter, you’d better hurry to get your main course, or there might not be any left—and no refills... We always ate our fill, but sometimes we had to serve ourselves in advance. Finally, I want to correct something about the quality of the meals: seriously, this buffet was really mediocre and far from the culinary standards I’d read about in my pre-trip research (see their Facebook page). Anyway, let’s move past the food—after all, the avocados were sublime, and we’re not there primarily to eat.
About the tent: the river views were beautiful, and the beds were very comfortable. No running water, individual showers outside the tent, and dry toilets—but it’s Africa, so we weren’t shocked. However, I’m disappointed that for this "modest" price, I wasn’t warned there’d be no soap (and no, I don’t travel with my own soap—and for the price, a little bar in the tent wouldn’t be a luxury). But let’s move on—the hippo views were fantastic. Oh, and to preserve the Masai Mara’s water (which makes sense) and for hygiene reasons, underwear isn’t washed by the camp staff—fair enough. But then what’s that little sign next to the bed? Oh right, for a hefty sum, underwear suddenly becomes "washable"...
Finally, my biggest gripe is about the essential part: the game drives. In France, they sell you a dream with a "photo safari" (what’s the difference, really? A room with a few more electrical outlets?). They promise guides especially suited for photography (not a given, sorry) and vehicles that can get close to animals and go off-road... but here’s the catch: the guides are bound by park laws and hounded by rangers looking to fine rule-breakers. Result: as soon as a white ranger vehicle is spotted, we have to abandon our spot for a wild chase through the grass. Fun once... The next day, we learned that another group’s guide got caught and had to pay $100 for breaking the rules—a sum he casually asked the travelers in his vehicle to cover... because of course, Melting Pot lures tourists with dreams, the poor rangers try to get close, all while breaking park laws... and they break those laws for Crocetta’s company, which, of course, won’t dip into its profits to pay the fines. Basically, it’s "keep the clients happy, but don’t get fined—or the fines are on you or you’ll have to ask the clients directly." Nice boss! Anyway, there were long discussions about this last year, especially among the guests in the fined vehicle. My partner and I found these practices unacceptable, and we were deeply disappointed by this attitude.
I know many people adore this park and/or this company—maybe you were luckier... or maybe you’re less demanding than we are when it comes to respecting rules, nature, and clients. But after traveling through much of southern Africa, I can tell you we personally came back frustrated from this experience and aren’t eager to return... You’ve been warned.
I imagine many of you have been captivated by the Masai Mara park and/or your safari experience with Tony Crocetta/Melting Pot Safari. Still, I’d like to share my perspective. First, I’m an avid traveler, especially in love with Africa, which my partner and I have explored a bit (Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia...). That said, I want to express my deep disappointment with both the Masai Mara and Tony Crocetta’s camp, Melting Pot Safari, where we stayed last year.
First, about the park: it’s stunning, no doubt. But what a highly touristy place! I can’t find the words to describe the horror of being among 30 4x4 vehicles lined up in front of a lioness hunt, let alone encircling her right after her kill while her prey is still alive in her jaws... no respect for wildlife. The same goes for surrounding a young leopard playing with its small prey, a moment when I counted over 50 vehicles, most with their engines running... sickening. I turned away, both my gaze and my camera. What a disaster to see this natural wonder of Africa turned into a tourist hotspot.
Yes, I loved this place on Earth, but no, I won’t "promote" it anywhere or to anyone.
Next, I also wanted to share my dissatisfaction with Tony Crocetta’s famous camp, Melting Pot Safari: where to begin? We booked a private vehicle for four with two friends, and I have no complaints about the vehicle itself (though it obviously came at a cost). The windows and the vehicle weren’t very photo-friendly, but let’s move on. The trip between the sisters’ guesthouse (which was fine) and the camp went smoothly, except we arrived a bit too late. Result: "We’ll leave for the safari an hour later today because the driver has to respect his rest hours." Perfect—with park formalities, we only spent about an hour in the park that evening. The safari got off to a great start... During our 12-day stay, we saw some amazing things. Tony wasn’t at the camp—I don’t know what the atmosphere is like when he’s there, but it was rather cold during our trip. Sylvie, his wife, barely looked at us, never asking how our day, night, or game drive went (I think she spoke to us once during the stay, plus the day we arrived, of course). We felt invisible... (if I were mean, I’d say the money had already been deposited into Melting Pot’s bank account.) The evening meals, if I may say so, were a joke: not enough dessert (aside from fruit, but the few elaborate desserts—like 10 for 18 guests) for everyone, barely enough meat or sides. If you were unlucky like us and ended up with a group of 15 people who decided to skip the starter, you’d better hurry to get your main course, or there might not be any left—and no refills... We always ate our fill, but sometimes we had to serve ourselves in advance. Finally, I want to correct something about the quality of the meals: seriously, this buffet was really mediocre and far from the culinary standards I’d read about in my pre-trip research (see their Facebook page). Anyway, let’s move past the food—after all, the avocados were sublime, and we’re not there primarily to eat.
About the tent: the river views were beautiful, and the beds were very comfortable. No running water, individual showers outside the tent, and dry toilets—but it’s Africa, so we weren’t shocked. However, I’m disappointed that for this "modest" price, I wasn’t warned there’d be no soap (and no, I don’t travel with my own soap—and for the price, a little bar in the tent wouldn’t be a luxury). But let’s move on—the hippo views were fantastic. Oh, and to preserve the Masai Mara’s water (which makes sense) and for hygiene reasons, underwear isn’t washed by the camp staff—fair enough. But then what’s that little sign next to the bed? Oh right, for a hefty sum, underwear suddenly becomes "washable"...
Finally, my biggest gripe is about the essential part: the game drives. In France, they sell you a dream with a "photo safari" (what’s the difference, really? A room with a few more electrical outlets?). They promise guides especially suited for photography (not a given, sorry) and vehicles that can get close to animals and go off-road... but here’s the catch: the guides are bound by park laws and hounded by rangers looking to fine rule-breakers. Result: as soon as a white ranger vehicle is spotted, we have to abandon our spot for a wild chase through the grass. Fun once... The next day, we learned that another group’s guide got caught and had to pay $100 for breaking the rules—a sum he casually asked the travelers in his vehicle to cover... because of course, Melting Pot lures tourists with dreams, the poor rangers try to get close, all while breaking park laws... and they break those laws for Crocetta’s company, which, of course, won’t dip into its profits to pay the fines. Basically, it’s "keep the clients happy, but don’t get fined—or the fines are on you or you’ll have to ask the clients directly." Nice boss! Anyway, there were long discussions about this last year, especially among the guests in the fined vehicle. My partner and I found these practices unacceptable, and we were deeply disappointed by this attitude.
I know many people adore this park and/or this company—maybe you were luckier... or maybe you’re less demanding than we are when it comes to respecting rules, nature, and clients. But after traveling through much of southern Africa, I can tell you we personally came back frustrated from this experience and aren’t eager to return... You’ve been warned.
Kalimera! Jambo! etc.
Fini les reflex pour la photographie d’animaux sauvages ? Certains nouveaux hybrides présentés comme « sachant tout faire » (ex. Fuji FinePix S1) sont-ils un choix valable pour un non-spécialiste ? Après avoir lu certains communiqués récents, j’hésite vraiment entre un matériel reflex d’entrée de gamme à plus de 1.200 Euros objectif compris et un nouvel hybride expert « hautde gamme » à moins de 500 Euros, plus léger, plus simple à utiliser, étanche, avec zoom jusqu’à plus de 1.000 mm, LCD orientable, vidéo Full HD … "tout" quoi !! Quels sont les faiblesses de ces appareils ? Viseur ? Qualité des images ? … ? J’imagine que les vrais photographes vont sourire, mais pourquoi ? Ma question n’est pas provocatrice. Simplement, je suis sur le point d’acheter.
Fini les reflex pour la photographie d’animaux sauvages ? Certains nouveaux hybrides présentés comme « sachant tout faire » (ex. Fuji FinePix S1) sont-ils un choix valable pour un non-spécialiste ? Après avoir lu certains communiqués récents, j’hésite vraiment entre un matériel reflex d’entrée de gamme à plus de 1.200 Euros objectif compris et un nouvel hybride expert « hautde gamme » à moins de 500 Euros, plus léger, plus simple à utiliser, étanche, avec zoom jusqu’à plus de 1.000 mm, LCD orientable, vidéo Full HD … "tout" quoi !! Quels sont les faiblesses de ces appareils ? Viseur ? Qualité des images ? … ? J’imagine que les vrais photographes vont sourire, mais pourquoi ? Ma question n’est pas provocatrice. Simplement, je suis sur le point d’acheter.
Salut!
Quelqu'un intéressé à faire 1, 2, 3 semaines de moto enduro/pistes dans les prochaines semaines ?
N'importe où dans le monde...
🙂
Quelqu'un intéressé à faire 1, 2, 3 semaines de moto enduro/pistes dans les prochaines semaines ?
N'importe où dans le monde...
🙂
Bonjour à tous,
Nous avons prévu de rendre visite début février à une amie qui travaille à Nairobi, et en profiter pour visiter un peu, a priori en selfdrive si c'est possible au Kenya? (expériences en Namibie et au Botswana). Etant plus tenté par des endroits pas trop fréquentés, on a décidé de faire l'impasse sur le Masai Mara cette fois-ci, même si c'est apparemment un must! Ci-dessous une esquisse d'itinéraire, merci d'avance pour vos remarques et suggestions.
J1_sa 2 février - arrivée à Nairobi dans la soirée J2_di 3 - Nairobi avec notre amie (musées, parc national de Nairobi) J2_lu 4 - Là, on a 3 jours, et on aimerait faire un parc sur les hauts plateaux, avec de beaux paysages, une faune dense et peu de monde 😊. On hésite entre Meru, Samburu ou Shaba, Lewa Conservancy, Laikipia ou Aberdare ? Je pense qu'on en choisira un, voire deux au max, et qu'on prendra le temps d'infuser. Vous recommandez ...? 🙂 J3_ma 5 - idem J4_me 6 - idem J5_je 7 - retour à Nairobi dans la soirée, en faisant éventuellement un détour par le Mont Longonot pour voir la vue sur la vallée du Rift J6_ve 8 - départ pour Diani avec notre amie, qui a prévu et réservé trois jours ensemble au bord de l'océan J7_sa 9 - idem (visite Mombasa?) J8_di 10 - idem, départ de notre amie pour Nairobi (elle bosse lundi matin 🙁) J9_lu 11 - Tsavo East J10_ma 12 - Tsavo West J11_me 13 - Tsavo West J12_je 14 - Amboseli J13_ve 15 - Amboseli J14_sa 16 - retour à Nairobi voir notre amie J15_di 17 - Nairobi, départ le soir
Merci merci, amicalement Matei
Nous avons prévu de rendre visite début février à une amie qui travaille à Nairobi, et en profiter pour visiter un peu, a priori en selfdrive si c'est possible au Kenya? (expériences en Namibie et au Botswana). Etant plus tenté par des endroits pas trop fréquentés, on a décidé de faire l'impasse sur le Masai Mara cette fois-ci, même si c'est apparemment un must! Ci-dessous une esquisse d'itinéraire, merci d'avance pour vos remarques et suggestions.
J1_sa 2 février - arrivée à Nairobi dans la soirée J2_di 3 - Nairobi avec notre amie (musées, parc national de Nairobi) J2_lu 4 - Là, on a 3 jours, et on aimerait faire un parc sur les hauts plateaux, avec de beaux paysages, une faune dense et peu de monde 😊. On hésite entre Meru, Samburu ou Shaba, Lewa Conservancy, Laikipia ou Aberdare ? Je pense qu'on en choisira un, voire deux au max, et qu'on prendra le temps d'infuser. Vous recommandez ...? 🙂 J3_ma 5 - idem J4_me 6 - idem J5_je 7 - retour à Nairobi dans la soirée, en faisant éventuellement un détour par le Mont Longonot pour voir la vue sur la vallée du Rift J6_ve 8 - départ pour Diani avec notre amie, qui a prévu et réservé trois jours ensemble au bord de l'océan J7_sa 9 - idem (visite Mombasa?) J8_di 10 - idem, départ de notre amie pour Nairobi (elle bosse lundi matin 🙁) J9_lu 11 - Tsavo East J10_ma 12 - Tsavo West J11_me 13 - Tsavo West J12_je 14 - Amboseli J13_ve 15 - Amboseli J14_sa 16 - retour à Nairobi voir notre amie J15_di 17 - Nairobi, départ le soir
Merci merci, amicalement Matei
salut!
Cet été, je vais partir en vacances à Mayotte, cependant, les prix en passant par la Réunion sont hors de prix et j'ai trouvé un billet carrément raisonnable en passant par Nairobi..ce qui m'inquiète un peu se sont les tensions actuelles qu'il y a là bas, si vous en savez plus et vous pouvez me conseiller...vos avis sont les bienvenus...j'ai pas trop envie de me retrouver bloquée à Nairobi voire même à Paris sans vacances merci
Cet été, je vais partir en vacances à Mayotte, cependant, les prix en passant par la Réunion sont hors de prix et j'ai trouvé un billet carrément raisonnable en passant par Nairobi..ce qui m'inquiète un peu se sont les tensions actuelles qu'il y a là bas, si vous en savez plus et vous pouvez me conseiller...vos avis sont les bienvenus...j'ai pas trop envie de me retrouver bloquée à Nairobi voire même à Paris sans vacances merci
D'après le site de la BBC ce matin :
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet has crashed on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi.
The flight is believed to have had 149 passengers and eight crew members on board, the airline says. A spokesman said the crash happened at 08.44 local time on Sunday, shortly after take-off from the Ethiopian capital. In a statement, the airline said that search and rescue operations were under way. It did not provide details on the number of casualties. "Ethiopian Airlines staff will be sent to the accident scene and will do everything possible to assist the emergency services, " the airline added. First word of the crash came on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Twitter account. He tweeted his "deepest condolences to the families of those that have lost their loved ones".
Toute notre sympathie aux familles des passagers et de l'équipage. Nous prenons un vol Paris-Addis-Windhoek en septembre avec Ethiopian.
Amitiés et bises
Bernard
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet has crashed on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi.
The flight is believed to have had 149 passengers and eight crew members on board, the airline says. A spokesman said the crash happened at 08.44 local time on Sunday, shortly after take-off from the Ethiopian capital. In a statement, the airline said that search and rescue operations were under way. It did not provide details on the number of casualties. "Ethiopian Airlines staff will be sent to the accident scene and will do everything possible to assist the emergency services, " the airline added. First word of the crash came on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Twitter account. He tweeted his "deepest condolences to the families of those that have lost their loved ones".
Toute notre sympathie aux familles des passagers et de l'équipage. Nous prenons un vol Paris-Addis-Windhoek en septembre avec Ethiopian.
Amitiés et bises
Bernard
Bonjour,
Nous partons à 3, pour environ 20 jours au mois d'août, en safari combiné Kenya-Tanzanie, et composons nous mêmes notre itinéraire.
Sachant que nous recherchons avant tout des parcs sauvages et atypiques, et la beauté des paysages, parmi la liste de parcs, de lacs, et de réserves suivante, lesquels valent 1, 2 ou 3 étoiles?
Parc Néru, Réserve Samburu et Shaba, Lacs Baringo et Bogoria, Mont Keyna, Parc des Aberdares, Lac Nakuru, Lac Naïvasha, Maisai Mara, Vallée du Rift, Amboseli, Tsavo, Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, N gorongoro, Serengeti.
Merci de votre aide,
Fabien.
Nous partons à 3, pour environ 20 jours au mois d'août, en safari combiné Kenya-Tanzanie, et composons nous mêmes notre itinéraire.
Sachant que nous recherchons avant tout des parcs sauvages et atypiques, et la beauté des paysages, parmi la liste de parcs, de lacs, et de réserves suivante, lesquels valent 1, 2 ou 3 étoiles?
Parc Néru, Réserve Samburu et Shaba, Lacs Baringo et Bogoria, Mont Keyna, Parc des Aberdares, Lac Nakuru, Lac Naïvasha, Maisai Mara, Vallée du Rift, Amboseli, Tsavo, Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, N gorongoro, Serengeti.
Merci de votre aide,
Fabien.
