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bonjour,

nous allons en avril à Victoria falls et Hwange park. Nous n'avons réservé que les billets et la voiture (à Victoria falls). avez vous des informations sur la situation politique actuel avez vous des adresses d'hôtel à victoria falls comment réserver (adresse, email, fax?) pour Hwange Park possibilité de payer en CB?

merci pour les renseignements🙂

Ca y est, c'est fini! et je dois dire que la namibie c'est GRANDIOSE, ENORME

je remercie toutes les personnes qui m'ont données des conseils avant de partir. Voilà le parcours effectué en 28 jours avec un toyota Condor (2*4) et camping. La cap-houtbay-le cap de bonne espérance…..des baleines….des baleines. C’est magnifique Le cap-Springbock, route de transition (départ 13h arrivée 19h).Froid de canard. springbock-fishriver canyon et nuit parmi le sbaboons du camping du canyon. fishriver-sesriem par C27 (route magnifique…) et nuit au camping sans réservation !!!!! sossuvlei-deadvlei-dune 45……puis direction camping du Park du Naukluft (superbe camping et gens super sympa) Olive trail dans Naukluft (zevbrz de hatmenn, kudus….) Naukluft_Walvis bay (ENORME colonie de flamands roses)-Swakopmund (quad, ne vaut le coup que pour la vue sur le désert). Camping à swakop horrible ! swakop-capecross (milliers d’otaries et des chacals) brandberg est. white lady et éléphants dans le lit de la rivière huab. brandberg-Khorixas-sesfontein. Très déçu par sesfontein et prix exorbitants pour aller à la rencontre des éléphants…. sesfontein-opuwo(pas d’intérêt)-epupa falls. La piste est très bonne sur les 3/4, et devient limite sur la fin. A certain endroits, il faut rouler au pas avec un 2*4 surélevé. Je ne sais pas si ça passe en 2*4 normal ?! epupafalls (grandiose) epupafalls et croco trail et villages himbas. epupa-etosha (okakuejo). Oh une route goudronnée ! ça fait bizarre ! Etosha-environs de okakuejo (hallucinant) okakuejo-halali (1 lion et un troupeau de 28 éléphants !!!!) halali-namutoni (5 lions, un troupeau de 38 éléphants et 3 rhinos….sur le m^me plan d’eau) etosha-rundu-ngepi camp près de divundu. Et popa falls (cascade inexistante en septembre) réserve de Mahango (après Etosha c’est fade).Hippos et des crocos, mais réserve a souffert des feux de brousse. visite des villages typique de cette région. intéressants car différents de tout ce que nous avons vu auparavant. Boat cruise pour voir les hippos. divundu-Waterberg waterberg (ça vaut le déplacement) waterberg-keetmanshop. Visite kokerboom forest et camping sur site. Attention cobra... Kettmanshop-Augrabies falls Nat Park augrabies falls ( site exceptionnel, le lonely n’en parle pas beaucoup ?!) Augrabies-hermanus (couché de soleil sur baleines) bateau pour observation des baleines ( à peu près50 dans la baie quand nous étions) et plongée avec grand requin blancPrix approx par pers (nous étions 4) 14 000 F. 9000 Km . Camping. Deux restaus, sinon sandwich le midi et grillades le soir.

Les campings sont tellement douillets que je ne vois pas l’intérêt d’aller en lodge (prix très élevé). De plus, lorsqu’on campe on peut profiter des piscines, bars…des lodges sans surplus.

Le plus couteux a donc été la voiture, avec esssence.....

voilà,

en espérant que cela puisse aider.

Tchao

😎 Nous partons en Afrique du sud et Namibie (sud) début octobre (en 4 X 4 avec tente de toit) .Nous sommes intéressés par vos expériences, des points GPS, des bonnes adresses de campings ... Nous allons entre autres au Kalahari Gemsbok Park et Fish River Canyon Park, est-il vraiment indispensable à cette période de réserver pour les campings dans ces parcs (comme indiqué dans les guides) et si oui, quelqu'un a-t-il une adresse e-mail à nous communiquer (celle que nous avons du ministère de l'environnement namibien ne semble pas fonctionner) ? merci !

Quelle est le nom d'un pays qui vous emporte le plus. Des qu'on le prononce ou qu'on y pense on se sent voguer et partir dans des pensees "voyageuses" (oula la s'est moi qui part dans des pensees bizares...)!

Pour ma part cela serait sao tome e principe: Cela fait ile deserte decouverte au bout du monde par un navigateur qui s'etait perdu, c'est un nom joyeux, qui me fait rire, bref je reve d'y aller et cela depuis longtemps (j'en parle assez sur VF)!!!!

Et vous?

Bonjour,

Nous préparons un tour du monde et nous hésitons encore pour notre étape Afriquaine. Nous souhaiterions passer 3 semaines dans un pays qui représente bien l'Afrique, où nous pourrions voir de beaux paysages et des animaux, communiquer facilement avec la population locale (français ou anglais), et idéalement dormir chez l'habitant quand c'est possible. Cependant, nous voudrions éviter les saffaris organisés car nous partons en routard / sac à dos.

Après une première sélection grossière, les pays qui nous tentent pour le moment sont : 🙂 le Sénégal 🙂 le Mali 🙂 la Mauritanie 🙂 la Namibie 🙂 le Bostwana...

Si certains d'entre vous sont allés dans plusieurs de ces pays, quel serait votre recommendation ?

Merci ! Nicolas & Sabine

Salut à tous,

Devant le départ imminent de AFBE75 et bientôt celui de SIMBA, je viens vous parler d'un problème qui a l'air assez préoccupant et qui risque de devenir une des plus importantes catastrophes écologiques que l'Afrique est connu, et nos deux voyageurs seront les plus à mêmes de nous tenir au courant des dernières nouvelles connaissant leur passion pour ce pays.

Des premiers cas de tuberculose bovine ont été décelés ches les buffles noirs en 1990, transmise par les bovins domestiques, et la maladie étant longue à incuber, sans aucun symptôme apparent, on se retrouve maintenant avec plus des deux tiers de la population de buffles contaminés dans un parc comme le Kruger, ou toute la partie Sud du parc a été complétement isolée, et ou la partie Nord est sous haute surveillance et l'abattage de bovins malades fréquent.

Malheureusement, la maladie s'est propagée au Kafue en Zambie, Masai Mara au Kenya et Queen Elisabeth en Ouganda, fort dommageable pour ce pays qui avant le régime sanglant de Amin dada comptait les plus grands troupeaux au monde et essayait depuis de les reconstituer.

Autre conséquence catastrophique, les prédateurs du buffle tels que les lions et léopards sont également atteints, ainsi que les guépards, babouins et grands koudous. Mais la situation est catastrophique pour le lion dont prés de 90% de la population est atteinte.

Aucun vaccin n'est actuellement opérable et on essaye de confiner les animaux malades dans certaines parties des parcs, derrière des clotures électrifiées, ainsi que de procéder à l'élimination des animaux atteints. On essaye aussi de reconstituer une population saine à partir de femelles gravides à qui on enlève les petits pour les mettre en quarantaine et reconstituer dans quelques années une population saine.

On ne parle pas beaucoup de ce problème dans les médias, car inutile de vous dire les conséquences que celà auraient sur le tourisme, mais sachant que AFBE75 et SIMBA se trouveront au Kruger dans les mois qui viennent, il est bon de se pencher sur ce désastre afin que ceux ci nous ramènent des nouvelles conformes avec la réalité actuelle.

Merci et continuer de découvrir l'Afrique Australe,

Bonjour a vous tous,

Est-ce que quelqun aurait des liens vers des sites donnant enfin des informations claires et a jour sur le fameux carnet de passage en douane? Comment se le procurer en France? Pour quels pays est-il necessaire (en Afrique de l'ouest particulierement), bref toutes cs informations si utiles a savoir avant de faire la demande.

Merci beaucoup

Denis G

Bonjour,

Besoin de vos lumières....et surtout de vos conseils : je pars voir les chutes victoria dans 2 petites semaines. Je suis à la recherche d'un logement (type hotel, bungalow) pas trop cher... et bien situé pour y passer 2 nuits. J'ai quelques numéros de tel .. mais si je pouvais éviter de téléphoner au Zimbawe ....!

Merci pour votre aide

Odile2re

Hi, I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects? At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park. Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice! Martine

Hey everyone,

Next year, we’re celebrating 20 years of marriage (and travel 🙂), and we’re looking for something new, pretty legendary, and something the teens will enjoy too.

The family council has settled on Japan for now. And it’d have to be a summer trip—no choice there.

The catch: I keep reading that August isn’t the right season for southern Japan. It’s hot, humid, and there’s a risk of typhoons… Okay, but what does that *actually* mean in practice? Are there any travelers who’ve been there during this time? Is it *that* unbearable? We’re pretty familiar with Southeast Asia—last year, we dealt with scorching heat in Vietnam and insane humidity, plus a typhoon we experienced from a distance, and visiting Angkor in the blazing sun. Is it worse than that?

Thanks for your feedback 😉

Hi there!

For my 60th birthday (yes, I’m jumping the gun a bit!), I’m starting to plan a self-drive trip to Tanzania (in June).

I also considered Zimbabwe but I’m worried it might be a bit chilly at night in June.

I’ve revisited an itinerary I’d thought about before, tweaking it since I’ll have more days to dedicate to this trip. Still no big northern classics for the same reasons as before (too expensive, too crowded, too many tour operators).

Here’s what I’ve got so far:

(Arrival/departure from Kilimanjaro Airport)

Night 1: Arusha

Night 2: Arusha

Night 3: Lake Manyara

Night 4: On the way to Iringa (any ideas???)

Night 5: Iringa

Nights 6–8: Ruaha NP

Nights 9–10: Mikumi NP

Night 11: Bagamoyo

Nights 12–15: Beach Nights 16–17: Lushoto

Nights 18–19: Mkomazi NP

Night 20: Toward Marangu – eastern Kilimanjaro

Night 21: Western Kilimanjaro

End of trip

All your ideas, tweaks, info, and suggestions on this route are welcome!

I could move one beach night somewhere else if needed.

Also, if you have a car rental company to recommend or thoughts on the bandas rented in the parks, I’m all ears!

Finally, what are the roads like in Ruaha in June? The rental company I’m looking at seems to allow this park with a small 4x4. (Off-limits: Serengeti and Natron)

Thanks! :)

Hi there,

I’ve never bought a SIM card abroad or even used prepaid cards in France...

So I’m wondering how it all works?

You buy a SIM card and pop it into your phone. Okay, so far so good... 😏

But after that?

I can’t find the price of prepaid cards or how they work with MegaCom.

If someone could give me a step-by-step guide... 😊

Thanks! 🙂

Hi everyone, We’ve just returned from a 3-week trip to South Africa: 2 weeks in Kruger Park, Manyeleti, and White River 5 days in Vilankulo 1 day in Johannesburg If you have any questions or are planning your trip, don’t hesitate! 🙂

Hi everyone,

This month’s contest theme is WOOD. Wood as a plant material—roots, trunks, branches that make up a tree. Dead or alive, splinters and knots. Sawdust too. Firewood, from the woodshed to the hearth. Wood as a crafting material and all the things it can become: from a spoon to a violin, a boat to a stave church, and so much more—way too long to list! 😉

Technical details:

1. Each of you can post up to 3 photos. One photo per message, numbered 1 to 3. Along with the shot, feel free to share a few written details—location, context, anecdote, or photography technique. Photos can be submitted until Tuesday, July 22 at midnight, Milan time.

2. Voting will take place from Wednesday, July 23 at 00:00 until Tuesday, July 29 at midnight. All forum members can vote for their 3 favorite photos, listing the photographer’s name and the photo number in order of preference: 3 points for first place, 2 for second, and 1 for third.

3. Results will be announced on Wednesday, July 30 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. Photos already featured on a podium are not eligible to compete.

The winner will have the special privilege of organizing August’s contest.

This thread is reserved for contest photos. For other wood-themed photos and general discussions, head here.











Alright, your turn! 😛

Catherine

This is the place for chit-chat on this month’s theme—reflections! I’m sure you’ve got some amazing ones to share. 😄

Hi everyone,

I’m a newbie to this forum, passionate about wildlife, the landscapes of East Africa, and Tanzania in particular. This June 2024 trip/safari is our 7th visit to Tanzania and our 5th in the south, which has drawn us more than the north ever since we discovered it in 2015.

In 2024, the entrance fees for the reserves and services have gone up again since our last visit. I chose to return first to Mikumi Reserve, which was the very first one we visited in the south. Then, we’ll head to Selous (J. Nyerere N. P.) as usual. Initially, we wanted to spend 2/3 days on Mafia Island at the end of the trip, but it made the total cost too high, so we gave up... We usually go to Ruaha and Selous, but I wanted to mix it up a bit—also to save some money...

As for the timing, June is a new experience for us. I thought it might be interesting to come just after the lodges reopen... hoping for some great wildlife encounters??

The trip starts in Marseille with our first flight on Ethiopian Airlines to Addis Ababa, then continues to Dar es Salaam, where we’ll finally set foot on Tanzanian soil again.

In Addis... "our" A-350.



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After arriving in Dar, we spent one night at a hotel near the airport. The next morning, we headed to the domestic flights terminal, which hasn’t changed in years.

By mid-morning, we boarded a Cessna 208B Caravan with Safari Air Link, heading to the Kikoboga bush airstrip in Mikumi, which we reached 45 minutes later. Fun fact: the pilot was the same one as on our return flight two years ago.

Welcome on board:



Of course, a driver/guide team from our chosen lodge was waiting for us upon arrival:



I was surprised to see so many aircraft parked there... even twin-engine Embraer Brasilias?? As a fan of vintage planes, I loved it...



On the other hand, the light was incredibly harsh.....!! Our guides only speak English. We knew that in advance. In the south, it’s very rare to find someone who speaks French. This’ll force us to dig into our high school English memories... from 60 years ago... at least.

It’s noon, and we head toward the lodge. Near the airstrip, next to the Mikumi rangers’ base, there are quite a few herbivores. They find a bit more peace here—the big cats don’t venture this way...

Our first encounter was a group of Masai giraffes.





Rarer (for us), a savanna monitor lizard basking in the sun right in the middle of the track...??



A large gathering of impalas (mostly males) along with a few blue wildebeest:





Also unusual: a African crowned hornbill taking a dust bath in the middle of the track...!!



When it comes to identifying mammals or birds, I don’t know everything... so I might make mistakes. Please forgive me. I’m counting on my friend Blesl’s active participation... 😉

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Our trip lasted a month, from March 10 to April 10, 2024, and was done aboard our Land Rover Defender 110. For those interested, our 4x4 is equipped with mountain-approved 3PMFSF all-terrain tires (non-studded), a removable electric winch that can be attached to either the front or rear of the vehicle, two sand recovery boards, and we bring two pairs of snow chains. We sleep in our Land Rover, which is equipped with a diesel-powered independent heater, a small fridge, and has a layout that allows the dinette to be converted into a bed.

Starting from the Paris region, we crossed Belgium and Germany, took the ferry from Travemünde in northern Germany to Helsinki, followed the Russian border up to northern Finland, then headed into Norway all the way to the North Cape before returning via Norway, taking the ferry from Larvik in Norway to Hirtshals in Denmark, then passing through Germany and Belgium on our way back to France.

Tonight, March 10, 2024, we’ll be sleeping at our daughter’s place in the North.

Tuesday, March 11, we’ll cross Belgium and then enter Germany, where we’ll camp in Bremen.

Wednesday, March 12, we’ll have a quick visit to Bremen in the morning. We had planned to visit Lübeck, but some electrical issues with the car delayed us, so we head straight to the German port of Travemünde, where we’re set to embark at 11:30 PM to cross the Baltic Sea and arrive in Helsinki after 31 hours of sailing (one-way cabin ticket cost: 850 €—quite expensive since we booked last minute).

On the ferry, there are mostly semi-trucks and only a few campervans and passenger cars. The boat is quiet, and the Baltic Sea is calm.

About two hours before arriving in Helsinki, we hear noise along the hull. Surprise—looking out the porthole, we realize we’re sailing on frozen sea ice!

Thursday, March 14, we arrive at the port of Helsinki at 9:30 AM. Disembarking takes a while. As soon as we’re out, we head straight to Rastila Camping (cost: 27 €), about ten kilometers east of Helsinki. Then we go to a Land Rover garage to fix our headlight switch, which stopped working (a real hassle in Finland since you have to drive with low beams on at all times).

After the repair, we visit the stunning Temppeliaukio Church, which is built underground.

On our way back to the campsite, we stop at the supermarket for supplies. Prices are similar to France, except for imported products.

We settle into our snowy campsite spot.

Hello fellow travelers,

I’m starting to plan a trip to Tanzania + Zanzibar in August 2027 for 2 to 3 weeks with my partner.

I’ve never been there before and I’d love some advice, especially for Tanzania where we’re planning to do several safaris in the North.

Specifically:

Do you recommend using a travel agency to organize the trip, or are guidebooks and internet recommendations enough? If you’ve used a local agency (rather than one in France), which one? Would you recommend hiring a guide for the entire stay in Tanzania, or is it better to travel independently except in the parks where I’ve read that guides are mandatory? If you’ve used a local agency (rather than one in France), which one and at what price? Have you had any bad surprises (hidden fees, inexperienced guide, poor vehicle condition)?

Looking forward to reading your tips! 🙂 Thanks in advance

Hello,

In these post-COVID years, South Africa (SA) has drawn me back again... The long-time forum members will say I'm a bit obsessed (I've now surpassed 20 trips to this country, including 2 in Namibia)... But new readers can find my old travel journals and enjoy this new installment. So, three new trips... each lasting a month... always too short. I’ll try to be pragmatic.

Let’s start with the basics! You can plan your trip from your couch with complete peace of mind. Through any Booking site or directly (sometimes cheaper), I’ve never had any issues with my direct bookings—they’ve always matched what was promised. For national parks outside KwaZulu-Natal (where it’s KZN Wildlife), use the SANparks website, or Nature Reserve for that type of "accommodation." Air France, Lufthansa, or KLM... depending on the year and circumstances. Most flights are overnight, allowing you to arrive early in Joburg and... leave this city I don’t much like as quickly as possible. KLM offers a daytime flight to Cape Town... just arrange your first night’s stay. You drive on the left in SA (you knew that, right?)... you get used to it. Passport: must still be valid for 6 months with several blank pages... Car rental? A car is pretty much essential, whether for short or long trips. It’s safer too. Aside from the secure Gautrain in Joburg and Cape Town (CT from now on), I don’t take the train. Except for the red bus drop-off/pick-up in CT, I don’t take the bus. In this specific case, it’s practical because you can access all of CT’s spots—including the famous Lion’s Head—without worrying about parking or traffic. These past three years, I’ve chosen Around About Cars as my rental company. I’m very satisfied with them. What kind of car? It depends on what you’re doing and your budget. The vast majority of roads don’t require a special vehicle. In a park, the "high ground clearance" of SUVs lets you see animals better and helps avoid potholes (the SA version—ostrich-sized), speed bumps (our "sleeping policemen" with a big belly), and tackle the last few kilometers or 100 meters that can be a bit rough with complete peace of mind. Do your research. For me, it’s 4x2 or 4x4 depending on... South Africans drive fast... and I feel safer that way. International driver’s permit? Legally required! Never asked for by a rental company, only once by the police—but I stood my ground, confident, and it went smoothly. Road checks? Yes, often—at least two every time, but they’re relaxed... Note that if a police officer wants to give you a fine, it must be done at the police station—insist on going there... they’ll usually drop it. If they suggest paying on the spot in cash to "make things easier"... it’s just for their pocket. There’s a special "police alert" number—remind them of it! The rand is the South African currency. Nowadays, cards work in many places. But note: a car rental company will ask for a credit card, not a debit card. Be careful: cash is no longer accepted in SANparks camps and other places (entrances, etc.)! It’s card only! I always carry some cash. I order it from Yeschange (sounds dodgy, but it’s very reliable). Phew... What an introduction!

A turbulent period came to an end around 2022.

Many of us have returned to big trips after making only very small ones—or none at all. For a little anecdote, my dentist told me that due to the lack of travel, a lot of clients treated themselves to implants they would’ve otherwise skipped. The joy of traveling again probably gave some vacationers smiles they hadn’t dared to show before!

Here, you can share what’s on your mind: Have these new, real trips disappointed you, rejuvenated you, or just relieved a long frustration?

For my part, not being so young anymore, there was definitely relief but no explosion of joy. I just had the feeling of picking up the thread of life after a foggy pause, with the bitter taste that 2 or 3 years of my life had been partly stolen from me.