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Prix du stationnement à l'aéroport de Francfort (Allemagne)
quelqu'un connait-il le prix du parking longue durée à l'aéroport de francfort?
Merci de votre aide.
Marie
Trajet en Namibie
Je prépare un voyage en Namibie et nos pérégrinations devraient nous mener jusqu'à Mahango à l'entrée de la bande de Caprivi. Ensuite nous redescendrons sur Sesriem en passant donc par Twyfelfontein. Plutôt que de repasser par Rundu, Grootfontein..., serait-ce une bonne idée que de descendre par le Botswana en longeant le Panhandle de l'okavango puis en tourant "à droite" vers Gobabis en Namibie. Quelqu'un connait-il cette route? passe-t-elle dans le kalahari où est-elle plus au nord?
Merci de votre aide.
itinéraire Afrique de l'est et plus
Bonjour,
Je pars le 15 avril pour un voyage de 6 mois. 1ère étape, le Yemen puis l'Ethiopie, le Kenya et surtout la Tanzanie. Cet itinéraire n'est pas totalement arrêté, j'aurai aimé aller aussi au Botswana mais j'ai peur que cela me revienne très cher et que cela soit compliqué à organiser depuis mes autres étapes. Je cherche un itinéraire cohérent, à faire en individuel ( + de temps à autres avec un guide, une agence ) et en grande partie par les transports en commun. Je n'ai pas fixé encore ma destination retour par avion car j'hésite encore. Peut-on me conseiller ? Je cherche à découvrir et renconter des peuples, et biensûr à aller dans des réserves mais pas forcément les plus touristiques.
a bientôt,
Patricia
Je pars le 15 avril pour un voyage de 6 mois. 1ère étape, le Yemen puis l'Ethiopie, le Kenya et surtout la Tanzanie. Cet itinéraire n'est pas totalement arrêté, j'aurai aimé aller aussi au Botswana mais j'ai peur que cela me revienne très cher et que cela soit compliqué à organiser depuis mes autres étapes. Je cherche un itinéraire cohérent, à faire en individuel ( + de temps à autres avec un guide, une agence ) et en grande partie par les transports en commun. Je n'ai pas fixé encore ma destination retour par avion car j'hésite encore. Peut-on me conseiller ? Je cherche à découvrir et renconter des peuples, et biensûr à aller dans des réserves mais pas forcément les plus touristiques.
a bientôt,
Patricia
Tour de l'Afrique australe imminent
🙂
Bonjour à tous les amoureux de l'Afrique et de l'Afrique australe en particulier.
Ben voilà dans deux semaines je pars pour un tour des parcs nationaux et réserves de l'Afrique australe : AFS, Namibie, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambie et de nouveau AFS; plus de 11 semaines au total. 😎 Kruger, Kalahari, Hluhluwe, Umfolozi, Ithala, Etosha, Waterberg, Namib-Naukluft, Cape Cross, Moremi, Okavango, Chobe, Hwange, Vic Falls N.P., Kafue, Luangwa, Chimfunzi.
Je filerai au jours le jours les bons tuyaux et les bon plans sur ce forum pour ceux qui seront intéressés.
Et bons vents à tous pour vos projets de voyages en terres africaines.
Bonjour à tous les amoureux de l'Afrique et de l'Afrique australe en particulier.Ben voilà dans deux semaines je pars pour un tour des parcs nationaux et réserves de l'Afrique australe : AFS, Namibie, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambie et de nouveau AFS; plus de 11 semaines au total. 😎 Kruger, Kalahari, Hluhluwe, Umfolozi, Ithala, Etosha, Waterberg, Namib-Naukluft, Cape Cross, Moremi, Okavango, Chobe, Hwange, Vic Falls N.P., Kafue, Luangwa, Chimfunzi.
Je filerai au jours le jours les bons tuyaux et les bon plans sur ce forum pour ceux qui seront intéressés.
Et bons vents à tous pour vos projets de voyages en terres africaines.
Quels pays d'Afrique visiter en juillet/août?
bonjour à tous
qui peut me dire quels pays d'afrique il vaut mieux visité en juin/juillet / aout compte tenu climat et si possible periode moins touristique ?
merci
qui peut me dire quels pays d'afrique il vaut mieux visité en juin/juillet / aout compte tenu climat et si possible periode moins touristique ?
merci
Namibia: Exponential increase in park entry fees
Hey everyone!
Heading to Namibia in a few days and I just read that the entry fees for all parks in Namibia have skyrocketed. Increases between 86 and 100%, and this has been in effect since April 1st (no joke). Have any of you heard about this, and if so, do you know if it’s actually being enforced?
For example, the fee for Etosha has gone from 150 NAD to 280 NAD per day per person.
Thanks in advance!
Namibia raises park fees by 86 to 100 percent
Namibia raises park fees by 86 to 100 percent
Tanzania: Discovering Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)
Hello,
We got back from Tanzania a month ago, on March 5th. I’ve started this trip report at the link the moderator asked me to use:
https://voyageforum.com/forum/decouverte-ruaha-nyerere-ex-selous-en-fevrier-mars-2026-d11466010/
You’ll find a video of our trip on my YouTube channel there.
Now I’ll tell you about our 10-night trip in Tanzania, with 8 nights spent in two parks we didn’t know. Tanzania isn’t new to us—it was even our first African safari destination back in 2012. https://www.youtube.com/@lolodetoul54 Since then, we’ve visited several East and Southern African countries: Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, some of them multiple times. We usually travel in September during the dry season. We tried March 2024 for nine nights in the Okavango and loved it, except everything was dry, which wasn’t normal for the rainy season.
So for this second March trip during the wet season, we really got what we asked for… rain. But before that, we had to fight just to get to Tanzania.
Saturday, February 21, 2026:
It’s D-Day—the departure. What a hassle to organize flights to and within Tanzania! I’ll tell you all about it in another post: https://voyageforum.com/forum/toutes-compagnies-aeriennes-tanzaniennes-interdites-d10758360/ On top of that, Rwandair canceled our outbound flight a month before departure. They offered to reschedule us 3-4 days later—ridiculous for a 10-night trip we’d already booked. We had to cancel our tickets and buy new ones with Kenya Airways. We’re still waiting for our refund from Rwandair!!!!!!! So on Saturday, February 1st, our bags were packed. We headed to the Lorraine TGV station, about 30 km from home.
Direct train to Roissy—just 1h15. Quick and efficient.
All that was left was to wait for our overnight flight. We took off on time, just before 11 PM. Smooth flight, nothing unusual. Arrived in Nairobi around 9 AM. A few hours’ wait, then a flight to Dar es Salaam, landing at our first destination around 12:45 PM.
Our local contact, Anne from Asanterra agency, picked us up at the airport. It was hot and humid—it was raining.
Our first night was at the Alexander Hotel. That evening, we treated ourselves to fish and shellfish at the hotel restaurant:
Sunday, February 22, 2026:
A driver picked us up at dawn to take us to the domestic airport so we could finally head to our first destination: Ruaha National Park. We flew with Auric.air for a 2-hour flight with two stops (Nyerere and Zkima airstrips).
I’m always amazed at how easily these Cessnas take off and land on dirt runways—especially when they’re wet:
Aerial view of Zkima airstrip, where we’d landed just minutes earlier:
Flyover of Iringa, a "big" city in the country near Ruaha National Park:
We’re getting close. The plane descends and flies over the Ruaha River, which gave the park its name:
We land for the third and final time that day, reaching our destination: Msembe airstrip, the gateway to Ruaha.
We got back from Tanzania a month ago, on March 5th. I’ve started this trip report at the link the moderator asked me to use:
https://voyageforum.com/forum/decouverte-ruaha-nyerere-ex-selous-en-fevrier-mars-2026-d11466010/
You’ll find a video of our trip on my YouTube channel there.
Now I’ll tell you about our 10-night trip in Tanzania, with 8 nights spent in two parks we didn’t know. Tanzania isn’t new to us—it was even our first African safari destination back in 2012. https://www.youtube.com/@lolodetoul54 Since then, we’ve visited several East and Southern African countries: Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, some of them multiple times. We usually travel in September during the dry season. We tried March 2024 for nine nights in the Okavango and loved it, except everything was dry, which wasn’t normal for the rainy season.
So for this second March trip during the wet season, we really got what we asked for… rain. But before that, we had to fight just to get to Tanzania.
Saturday, February 21, 2026:
It’s D-Day—the departure. What a hassle to organize flights to and within Tanzania! I’ll tell you all about it in another post: https://voyageforum.com/forum/toutes-compagnies-aeriennes-tanzaniennes-interdites-d10758360/ On top of that, Rwandair canceled our outbound flight a month before departure. They offered to reschedule us 3-4 days later—ridiculous for a 10-night trip we’d already booked. We had to cancel our tickets and buy new ones with Kenya Airways. We’re still waiting for our refund from Rwandair!!!!!!! So on Saturday, February 1st, our bags were packed. We headed to the Lorraine TGV station, about 30 km from home.
Direct train to Roissy—just 1h15. Quick and efficient.
All that was left was to wait for our overnight flight. We took off on time, just before 11 PM. Smooth flight, nothing unusual. Arrived in Nairobi around 9 AM. A few hours’ wait, then a flight to Dar es Salaam, landing at our first destination around 12:45 PM.
Our local contact, Anne from Asanterra agency, picked us up at the airport. It was hot and humid—it was raining.Our first night was at the Alexander Hotel. That evening, we treated ourselves to fish and shellfish at the hotel restaurant:
Sunday, February 22, 2026:
A driver picked us up at dawn to take us to the domestic airport so we could finally head to our first destination: Ruaha National Park. We flew with Auric.air for a 2-hour flight with two stops (Nyerere and Zkima airstrips).
I’m always amazed at how easily these Cessnas take off and land on dirt runways—especially when they’re wet:
Aerial view of Zkima airstrip, where we’d landed just minutes earlier:
Flyover of Iringa, a "big" city in the country near Ruaha National Park:
We’re getting close. The plane descends and flies over the Ruaha River, which gave the park its name:
We land for the third and final time that day, reaching our destination: Msembe airstrip, the gateway to Ruaha.
Prepping for a North-to-South Africa backpacking trip for 8-9 months
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Love at First Sight in Kenya
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.
Namibia: What itineraries for a second trip?
Hello everyone,
We came back enchanted from our first trip to Namibia and we're already thinking of going back. We did the classics: Etosha, Twyfelfontein, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei...
Our guide suggests doing the Caprivi Strip over 10 days, alternating 2 nights in a lodge and 2 nights in a tent. Given that we love landscapes but especially wildlife observation, I wonder if after spending 4 nights in Etosha and having visited Botswana twice, Caprivi offers different animals to see and if the wildlife is generally abundant.
The videos I've seen online don't really captivate me. It seems quite similar to the Okavango Delta.
What do you think?
Are there other circuits we should prioritize?
Both in our seventies, we prefer staying mainly in lodges.
Thanks in advance to those who can give us advice
Renting a 4x4 with Roof-Top Tent from Africa Camper
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Namibia in the summer of 2026 and want to rent a 4x4 with a roof-top tent. After reading a lot of posts on the topic, I’m still not sure which rental companies are truly reliable these days...
We found a vehicle at a reasonable price from Africa Camper, but the online reviews are mixed. Has anyone had a good or bad experience with this company?
Thanks so much!
Martine
The Kingdom of Lions...
Hello everyone!
This trip dates back to late 2021, but since Voyage Forum reopened for writing, I haven’t seen many travel journals about Tanzania, so I decided to repost this one, which I originally shared on another well-known travelers’ site—even though I prefer Voyage Forum’s user experience.
It’s also a chance for me to relive this exhilarating trip... So, if you’re up for it, let me take you on a classic adventure: Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti, plus a little bonus—the small Arusha Park.
First off, yes, as the title of this journal suggests, we were lucky enough to spot *tons* of lions. The power they exude is incredible, even if most of the time they just look like big cats napping or strolling around. But lock eyes with one, and you’ll be glad you’re in the jeep.
But let’s not forget the rest of the wildlife—and the landscapes, which are absolutely stunning, with those iconic tree silhouettes.
I remember before leaving, I was a little worried I wouldn’t feel that same sense of wonder I’d experienced two years earlier in Botswana (see my travel journal). That fear was unfounded—the magic worked its charm once again! Note: Since we had limited time, we focused our trip entirely on safari, so this journal is 100% animals and landscapes—and 0% Maasai. Next post: TARANGIRE
Border formalities at Beitbridge (Zimbabwe)
Hi everyone,
We’re self-drivers planning a trip through Zimbabwe in 2026—our route is Johannesburg, Zimbabwe, Mozambique.
We’ll have a rented 4x4.
We’d like to know about any difficulties at the borders between South Africa and Zimbabwe, and between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Also, which park in Zimbabwe is the best?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
JP
JP
Travel insurance for a trip to Namibia
Hello,
We’re a couple in our seventies planning a 12-day trip to Namibia this coming September.
We have a Visa Premier card.
In your opinion, should we take out additional travel insurance like Europ Assistance or Chapka?
We don’t want to repeat our bad experience in 2020: we’d taken out insurance with Allianz (over 500 € for 11 days). Our trip to Botswana was canceled due to COVID-19, and they were quick to cite the "epidemic" exclusion to refuse reimbursement.
Just to clarify: the flights will be with Lufthansa, departing from Luxembourg.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can give us some advice!
Paper travel guide for South Africa
Hi,
We’re going on a guided trip to South Africa. I’d love to know which guidebook is the most interesting: Routard, Lonely Planet, Michelin, Guide Vert, or Hachette’s Guide Voir.
Thanks so much for your advice. Marie
Crossing Borders by Car: Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania
Hi there,
We’re doing a staged tour of Africa in our Citroën Dyane 2CV.
We left Belgium and our car is currently in Zambia. We’ll be joining it at the start of 2025 to continue on to Malawi and Tanzania.
We’d love to chat with overlanders who’ve already crossed these borders with a vehicle—without necessarily having a carnet de passage, given the costs and guarantees required.
Thanks
Getting around Zambia and choosing wildlife parks
Hello,
We’re planning a trip to Zambia in 2 years. This will be our 4th trip to Southern Africa—the last one this year was Moremi, Boteti, KCGR, and KTP as a self-drive with campsites and no guide, just my wife and me. For this year’s trip, we prepared 2 years in advance—bookings are really complicated. We were lucky to get a spot at Bitterpan in KTP (there are only 4 chalets).
We’d like to know if it’s easy to get around Zambia, especially when it comes to restocking supplies. Should we rent a 4x4 in Zambia, Namibia, or South Africa? Botswana is very expensive. Which parks are the most interesting? We’re into wildlife photography.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance! Best regards, Jean-Marc
We’d like to know if it’s easy to get around Zambia, especially when it comes to restocking supplies. Should we rent a 4x4 in Zambia, Namibia, or South Africa? Botswana is very expensive. Which parks are the most interesting? We’re into wildlife photography.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance! Best regards, Jean-Marc
La Zambie en été, parcours et distances
Bonjour,
dans mon cerveau, l'Afrique Australe me relance (j'espère que ce n'est pas grave !) et du coup je me dis que la Zambie pourrait être une destination à connaitre au vu des quelques carnets parcourus.
J'en suis aux balbutiements. et donc je voudrais voir d'abord dans les grandes lignes si le parcours est jouable dans mon timing, car j'ai lu que les distances sont importantes en Zambie et je ne voudrais pas construire un trip trop chronophage en km par rapport au temps passé dans les parcs.
Bien entendu c'est en 4*4 avec tentes que je veux faire ce parcours. J'ai visité la Namibie (3 semaines) de cette façon en étant le chauffeur. Je n'ai pas une très grande expérience de 4*4 (l'autre fois c'était à Oman, deux semaines), mais je ne pense pas non plus être un lapin de 3 semaines. Au Botswana, j'avais un chauffeur, donc ça compte pas, même si j'ai bien observé sa façon de faire.
A mon avis l'arrivée à Lusaka semble un bon compromis (je suis allé à Victoria Falls côté Zimbawe, donc cela me permet de ne pas caler forcément Livingstone).
Les parcs que j'ai envie de voir sont Kafue, North Luangwa, South Luangwa et Lower Zambezi. Sur le dernier c'est qu'il me semble être sur la route entre Lusaka et South Luangwa, mais ce n'est pas celui qui est prioritaire. Il y a peut être d'autres lieux à conseiller ...
A la louche j'ai compté 3 jours par parc (c'est une moyenne car peut êrte certains méritent plus et d'autres moins), ce qui fait 12 jours en parc et comme je veux partir 3 semaines cela reste 9 jours pour caler les vols Europe/Afrique et les trajets entre parcs.
D'où la première question : C'est jouable ?
Deuxième question : Le loueur de voiture.
J'ai vu Hemingway basé sur Livingstone. J'imagine qu'ils acheminent des véhicules sur Lusaka
J'ai lu aussi que Bushlore pouvait d'AFS faire un transfert jusqu'en Zambie dans des prix corrects.
Y-a-t-il d'autres possibilités ?
Troisième question: Quand commencer le gros du boulot (réservations) ?
Merci à tous a+
Merci à tous a+
South African Airways au bord du dépôt de bilan
Hello,
Je ne peux que vous recommander la plus grande prudence avec la compagnie aérienne SAA, en effet ils étaient au bord du dépôt de bilan avant le Covid-19, alors maintenant ... Et dans ce cas point de remboursement de billets 😕
Je ne peux que vous recommander la plus grande prudence avec la compagnie aérienne SAA, en effet ils étaient au bord du dépôt de bilan avant le Covid-19, alors maintenant ... Et dans ce cas point de remboursement de billets 😕
La Namibie (et environs) des piafous
Bonjour à tous,
Je n'avais pas encore partagé sur Voyage Forum un de nos safaris à orientation piafoulogique. (Piafoulogique, car beaucoup de nos safaris, comme beaucoup dans nos safaris, sont orientés vers la gent ailée, même si perso myself pour ma part je ne crache pas sur un lycaon ou un guépard ou...)
C'est donc avec un plaisir que j'espère vous faire partager que je vais vous montrer quelques-unes des photos d'oiseaux que nous avons faites en Namibie, ma blonde et moi. J'ai adopté une présentation par ordre alphabétique, une sorte de catalogue succinct des emplumés namibiens. Succinct car nous n'avons de photos (montrables ou à peu près) que de 139 espèces namibiennes (plus 24 au Botswana et Zimbabwe), même pas le quart de l'avifaune namibienne (687 espèces d'après Avibase). Et aussi 34 espèces de mammifères, dont il ne sera pas question ici (à 4 ou 5 photos près dans le pavé ci-dessous).
Amitiés à tous et bises aux autres
BL
PS : pour ceux qui seraient intéressés par des détails sur notre voyage, je les renvoie à notre carnet de voyage sur Wilipi. Nous avons voyagé "pépère" avec un guide-chauffeur (l'excellent Olivier), avec un circuit organisé (par Namvic) qui nous a conduits de Windhoek à Victoria Falls.
PS' : et pour ceux qui se demandent "mais pourquoi tant d'ailes", j'ai essayé de répondre à la question finalo-fondamentale "Et les piafous dans tout ça ?" dans une page de safari-tanzanie.net "Photographier des oiseaux en safari ... Pourquoi ? Où ? Lesquels ? Comment ?"
PS '' : et enfin d'enfin, l'index des espèces namibiennes (et assimilées) photographiées
Je n'avais pas encore partagé sur Voyage Forum un de nos safaris à orientation piafoulogique. (Piafoulogique, car beaucoup de nos safaris, comme beaucoup dans nos safaris, sont orientés vers la gent ailée, même si perso myself pour ma part je ne crache pas sur un lycaon ou un guépard ou...)
C'est donc avec un plaisir que j'espère vous faire partager que je vais vous montrer quelques-unes des photos d'oiseaux que nous avons faites en Namibie, ma blonde et moi. J'ai adopté une présentation par ordre alphabétique, une sorte de catalogue succinct des emplumés namibiens. Succinct car nous n'avons de photos (montrables ou à peu près) que de 139 espèces namibiennes (plus 24 au Botswana et Zimbabwe), même pas le quart de l'avifaune namibienne (687 espèces d'après Avibase). Et aussi 34 espèces de mammifères, dont il ne sera pas question ici (à 4 ou 5 photos près dans le pavé ci-dessous).
Amitiés à tous et bises aux autres
BL
PS : pour ceux qui seraient intéressés par des détails sur notre voyage, je les renvoie à notre carnet de voyage sur Wilipi. Nous avons voyagé "pépère" avec un guide-chauffeur (l'excellent Olivier), avec un circuit organisé (par Namvic) qui nous a conduits de Windhoek à Victoria Falls.
PS' : et pour ceux qui se demandent "mais pourquoi tant d'ailes", j'ai essayé de répondre à la question finalo-fondamentale "Et les piafous dans tout ça ?" dans une page de safari-tanzanie.net "Photographier des oiseaux en safari ... Pourquoi ? Où ? Lesquels ? Comment ?"
PS '' : et enfin d'enfin, l'index des espèces namibiennes (et assimilées) photographiées
