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Preamble:

For summer 2019, the idea was to return to Africa. We had already been to Namibia in 2017 (+ a few days in Botswana and the end of the trip at Victoria Falls), which we loved, and a trip to Asia in 2018 (Borneo, Perhentian, and Singapore), a nature-focused trip but a bit disappointing due to environmental destruction. The desire to return to Africa was very strong. We wanted a change of scenery, nature, discoveries, to step out of our little comfort zone (a bit, anyway!) and experience travel differently. In short, we dreamed of authenticity, and we weren’t disappointed.

We traveled as a family of four with our daughters, aged 19 and 17. When the urge for Africa hit, Uganda quickly stood out, especially for the chance to see rare animals, particularly the famous mountain gorillas. When I looked into the budget, I was quickly disheartened. It’s really expensive. Too expensive… Then, after reading a few trip reports on "VoyageForum" (thanks Muriel J!), I decided to ask a local agency for a quote. The first contact was very friendly and responsive, and the initial offer for two weeks fit our budget :). A few images gathered from the internet (especially Sipi Falls) finally convinced us all. I asked for an adapted offer with a few more sites to extend the trip to three weeks and cover a fairly complete visit to the country (which, of course, increased the budget! To stay within an acceptable range, we prioritized activities over accommodations and regularly chose the cheapest options, with 2-3 nice lodges in between). It’s booked! We were in October 2018, and the first thing to do was reserve permits to see the gorillas and chimpanzees. Then, the agency took care of all the bookings except for the international flights, which we booked with Ethiopian Airlines. A few months of waiting to look forward to… and a little worry too! Two events didn’t reassure us: the kidnapping of an American tourist by four men at the DRC border and the Ebola outbreak in Congo, with confirmed cases in Uganda by mid-June…

Here we are in July, and departure is approaching. The suitcases are packed (warm clothes, long, short, dark, light, practical, sun, rain, hiking/trekking shoes, flip-flops—clothes for every situation! Don’t forget: headlamp (essential!), binoculars, cameras), and we’re ready.

One day before departure, our agency Mpolampola, through its manager Paul, informs us that he won’t be the one taking care of us during the trip but another guide named Moses. He has a big problem with a vehicle and can’t do otherwise. For us, as long as everything is okay, no worries, especially since I had read glowing reviews about Moses, who turned out to be a very pleasant guide, cautious (most important) on the road, clear about all the activities, and an expert on birds, his specialty. We briefly met Paul in the middle of the trip, who is also very friendly. In short, we 100% recommend this agency. Flights to Entebbe went smoothly; we arrived around 10:30 AM, filled out health forms (Ebola information signs everywhere), visas, baggage claim, and met Moses, who took us directly to the vehicle. It was in pretty good condition with huge tires (we’d understand why later!), but it had quite a few miles (400,000 on the odometer!). Just missing a seatbelt… Okay, it’s Africa!

Now, here’s our day-by-day itinerary, which I’ll summarize briefly with ratings for each activity: ****TOPISSIME (Amazing) ***Very good **Good *Meh

Day 1) Departure from the airport at 11:45 AM for some currency exchange. Stop along the way at the equator for a meal and souvenir photo! Arrival at Lake Mburo Park *** around 5:00 PM. Even before entering the park, we saw lots of antelopes, zebras, elks, etc.—it’s magnificent. On the way, we had already encountered many goats and cows, and we were impressed by their enormous horns. We enjoyed a nice game drive until about 7:00 PM, when we reached our lodge, one of the nicest of the trip, Eagle’s Nest ****, with a magnificent view, a tent with a nice bathroom/shower, and a very good meal.

Day 2) Departure at 7:00 AM for a game drive; we encountered many animals again, especially antelopes, zebras, and birds. There are no giraffes, lions, or cheetahs in this park. We didn’t get lucky enough to see a leopard… :-) Then, we continued to Lake Bunyonyi ***, where the road and views are very beautiful, but we were shocked to see locals (mostly women and children) breaking stones by hand on the mountainside in very precarious safety conditions. There are regularly dramatic accidents because, over time, entire sections detach and cause landslides. These stones are then used for road construction… Another world… This was the only place we saw this. Lake Bunyonyi is a nice stop (but less exotic in our opinion since we have many lakes back home too!). We took a boat to our accommodation, Byoona Amagara ***, which has a lot of charm. We stayed in huts called "geodomes," completely open to nature, so it was very cool at night. To reach the toilets located below, you had to be brave! The meal consisted of lake shrimp—good but a bit bland.

Day 3) After a good breakfast, departure at 9:00 AM to visit three islands. We took several nice walks with beautiful views of the lake and islands. A local meal was served on the last island. At 1:00 PM, we met Moses for the rest of the program and headed to Ruhija in Bwindi Forest****. The landscapes are breathtaking. After two hours of driving and many photo stops, we arrived at our accommodation near the trekking starting point, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort **. We stayed in a room instead of the initially planned tents, which was just as well because there was a lot of wind during the night. We still had time for an activity and decided to meet the Bwata pygmies despite the bad reviews in the guide… The first part of the visit was quite nice, with a visit to a school where the children gave us a very joyful welcome. We had a great time listening to them sing and dance! Then we met the Bwata pygmies who live on the edge of the forest. When Bwindi Forest was declared a national park, they had to leave their habitat because their activities weren’t compatible with nature and wildlife protection. We left on a somewhat sad note… The visit ended with a local doctor explaining different medicinal plants, and we watched the making of local beer from sorghum. Good meal. We had butterflies in our stomachs—tomorrow was a big day! I admit I was a bit stressed, not entirely confident in my physical abilities…

Day 4) After a short night due to excitement, breakfast, and departure at 7:30 AM. First, it started calmly with singing and dancing. Then, a 15-minute briefing and group assignments. No one asked if we had any physical problems or anything (when booking, I had inquired a bit, and they told me groups were assigned based on physical abilities). We were assigned to the Mukiza group. At first, I was pretty happy—it was a fairly large group with babies :). The ranger explained that for now, they didn’t know where the gorillas were… the trackers couldn’t find them… Oh… (that’s not a good sign!!!) We set off at a good pace, first on a reasonably sloped path. We were accompanied by a family of four Italians and five porters (four for us!). After an hour, the ranger stopped us and informed us they still couldn’t find them—they had fought with another group the day before and scattered throughout the forest, so they were very far away, and we needed to move faster… Hmm… we picked up the pace (we weren’t going slowly before!!!) and walked for another good hour—down, up, down again, up again, we kept going, but always more or less on paths. Then another stop. A 10-minute break waiting for news. The news wasn’t very precise, it seemed! The ranger decided to cut through the forest—machetes were used to clear the path. We descended unimaginable slopes, then climbed back up. Our stick kept getting stuck; luckily, our porter helped us, held our hands, and the terrain was vertical! An hour later, another stop: we heard gorilla cries (yay!!!). False hope—we waited again for news from the trackers, who informed our ranger that it was a non-habituated family, so we couldn’t see them. Cold shower—we had to go all the way back up and return to the starting point to maybe see another group. But time was running out… We arrived around 1:30 PM; all the other groups had already left long ago. Our guide was worried because we still had a long drive ahead. We quickly ate a banana, and off we went for another trek (I was exhausted!). Luckily, this group was close—about 45 minutes of steep descent (I was already thinking about the climb back and considering being adopted by a gorilla ). The forest was sublime, with magnificent tree ferns—the place was truly splendid. Finally, we were there. The porters stayed behind, we grabbed our cameras, and followed the ranger. The progress wasn’t easy, but suddenly, a female was in front of us, curled up in a little ball, eating—so cute. The emotion overwhelmed us. But she moved away—it’s hard to observe them; they move constantly, and the terrain is very steep and uneven. We saw a female descending from a tree with a baby on her back—too adorable. Then, here was the silverback, enormous, incredible, yet so calm and peaceful. He ate quietly and gave us a nice demonstration of nostril exploration! We could observe them for a good hour, but photographing them wasn’t easy because they kept moving, and we could barely stand! Toward the end, a large male (black back) suddenly stood up and decided to pass right where I was! I ended up in the bushes, and the male passed in front of me just a few centimeters away (he stepped on one of my daughters’ feet!) followed by the whole family. Just an exceptional moment. It was time to leave; we had to climb back up. I dreaded it because, I admit, I was exhausted. We finished the hike after 4:00 PM, exhausted but happy. The ranger gave us diplomas, and we didn’t linger because we still had a long drive—we needed to reach Ishasha before nightfall. Our guide was a bit stressed. If we were to do it again, we’d spend an extra night in Bwindi. However, it seems finishing so late is exceptional—it never happens, according to our guide! The road between Bwindi and Ishasha is sublime, with extraordinary landscapes, and despite the late hour, we regularly asked our guide to stop for photos. We arrived at Enjojo *** Lodge around 6:00 PM. The huts are located quite far from the reception and the bathrooms, a bit far from the huts, but otherwise, it was very nice.

Day 5) Departure at 8:00 AM after a good breakfast with the hope of seeing tree-climbing lions (no luck!). Overall, there weren’t many animals, and we arrived around 12:45 PM at our next stop, Parkview Safari Lodge ****, with a magnificent view, a beautiful family bungalow, and a good meal. We enjoyed a short relaxation by the lovely pool. At 4:00 PM, we left to see Kyambura Gorge *** and hike there. Unfortunately, this activity is no longer available, so we walked around the area—it was very beautiful. Back at the hotel, a little rest after the previous day wasn’t a bad idea! Reading, swimming, meals, and dances made the end of the day enjoyable.

Day 6) Departure at 6:30 AM—one of our daughters was sick (stomachache, cold sweats…). Safari in Queen Elizabeth ** (Kaseny Plains)—a bit disappointing. Stop by the salt lake with a nice view. A small market, but we weren’t thrilled by the crafts (overall, apart from some beautiful baskets/plates, there wasn’t much, and the wooden objects were, in our opinion, much less pretty than in Namibia). Then we took the crater road (27 km long) **** with magnificent landscapes. However, you absolutely must close the windows because it’s infested with tsetse flies. At noon, we arrived at Mweya, where we stayed in basic rooms, but the restaurant was well-placed with a beautiful view of the Kazinga Channel. At 2:00 PM, we enjoyed a magnificent cruise **** on the channel. Elephants, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos (including adorable babies), buffaloes, all kinds of birds. Wow!!! Two hours of pure bliss. Quiet end of the day playing cards with a view of the channel and elephants.

Day 7) Departure at 6:00 AM—still sick, we weren’t sure if it was due to the preventive treatment (Malarone) or something else… Another game drive in Queen Elizabeth (Kaseny Plains) and breakfast by the salt lake. Overall, we were a bit disappointed by this park. Then we took the road to Crater Lakes***, again with very beautiful landscapes. A hike of about an hour and a half allowed us to discover these beautiful crater lakes (the water mainly comes from the Rwenzoris). We crossed pretty villages and had nice encounters. End of the day at Tinka’s Home ****, with a family. We loved this place—very welcoming, where we took a cooking class with our hosts. A really great time. After the meal, we enjoyed African stories and dances. Really awesome.

Day 8) Departure at 7:30 AM for another highly anticipated discovery—the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest ****. We went to the meeting point and were split into groups of six, each with a guide. We saw three different groups, and for the last group, we followed a chimpanzee (slightly more comfortable running in the forest than we were!) that led us to the group. Their cries are very impressive, and we could observe them well, even though they were often high up in the trees. We were lucky enough to see two on the ground, very close to us. It was magnificent. End of the encounter and return to the starting point—it was noon. We went back to Tinka’s Home for the meal (delicious!). At 2:00 PM, we hiked in Bigodi Swamp ***, a marsh surrounded by beautiful vegetation, especially huge papyrus, and inhabited by many birds and monkeys. We saw, among others, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, and vervet monkeys. We also visited a basket-weaving workshop where we bought two beautiful baskets. Then a short stop in Fort Portal, where we stayed for two nights at Ruwenzori View Guesthouse ***, a nice place with a family room and very good communal meals.

Day 9) Departure at 8:00 AM for a hike in the Rwenzori****—it was a bit chaotic today. First, we had to exchange shillings because we wouldn’t have another chance in the following days. At the bank, employees went to get the bills by motorcycle from other buildings—it was quite surreal! And it took time! Then there was a misunderstanding between the organizer and me… I really wanted to see the region where chameleons are found in the Rwenzori—this region is south of the mountain range, and we were in the north! Anyway, the program included an ascent in the northern part with a positive elevation gain of over 1,500 meters… Talking to the guide scheduled for this hike (Noah), we explained that we really wanted to discover the vegetation and these famous chameleons, not necessarily achieve a physical feat… (we’d had enough!). The decision was made to go south, which meant quite a bit of driving. The hike was really enjoyable, with magnificent vegetation by the river. We saw three of the four chameleon species present, including the famous three-horned chameleon. The region is superb. We ended with a drink at Ruboni Camp, which has a magnificent view of the region (ideally, we should have stayed there). Two hours of driving to finish, and a good meal :).

Day 10) Departure at 8:00 AM—we had a long drive to Ziwa Rhino Ranch****. We passed through Hoima, had lunch in Masindi, and arrived in time for the rhino tracking walk. We could approach them closely on foot—it was impressive. We saw eight. Since we were staying on-site in the guesthouse **, we received precise safety instructions for moving between the rooms and the restaurant. And we quickly understood why!

Day 11) Departure at 6:00 AM for breakfast—surprise, in front of our room, several large rhinos were sleeping (we had also heard a lot of animal noises during the night—rhinos but also what seemed to be predators). So we had to take a detour to reach the restaurant! Second surprise—next to the restaurant, just three meters away at most, two mothers and their baby were also sleeping! Memorable! Then we had an appointment for the shoebill trek and canoe ride **** (package with the previous day’s walk). So there we were, in our boots, splashing through 30 cm of water in search of the shoebill (I really wanted to see one :))! It was really fun, and luck was on our side—a shoebill had just landed in the distance! We approached as best we could and observed it from afar. What a strange bird! There are very few left, and Uganda is one of the countries where the chances of seeing one are quite good. The tour continued with a canoe cruise where we saw a herd of cows (the famous ones with enormous horns) being swum as a dowry to the father of the future bride! A funny spectacle. This stop wasn’t the most anticipated, but we all thought it was really worth the detour. Road to Murchison Falls Park, and arrival around noon at Red Chili Rest Camp **, where we stayed for two nights (family banda). Good meal. Then a cruise to Murchison Falls*** where we disembarked and continued on foot. It was pretty. Back to Red Chili.

Day 12) This morning, early departure for a cruise in search of the shoebill*** (booked in case we didn’t see one at Ziwa). The landscapes were pretty, but there weren’t many birds in the end. We spotted the chosen one from afar after the first 10 minutes—so the suspense didn’t last long :-) It was a nice activity but quite long—5 hours. In the afternoon, safari in Murchison Park****—this park is sublime, the landscapes fabulous. Really one of our favorite parts of the trip. Lots of animals and even a leopard spotted with binoculars because it was far away! Night at Red Chili.

Day 13) Departure for the first morning ferry—it was drizzling, the sky was threatening at first, so the landscape was spectacular! Beautiful contrasts. In the middle of the morning, we were lucky to observe a whole group of lions, first from afar, then with a little patience, the whole group approached until they passed beside and in front of our vehicle. What emotion and excitement! We could then observe large groups of giraffes. They were magnificent. The morning was incredible. Then we headed to our lodge, Fort Murchison ****, and on the way, we saw a whole group of elephants—the view was magnificent. We had a very good meal and enjoyed the pool a bit. We also met Paul, the organizer of our trip. Very nice :). In the late afternoon, off for a short safari in the park. We slept in very well-equipped tents.

Day 14) Today, we had a long drive to Kidepo Park. It was raining, which didn’t help our guide—according to him, the tracks near Kidepo turn to mud with rain and become difficult to navigate. We saw, among other things, a bus in a bad situation in the ditch. Some sections were really tricky, and we were glad to have a driver. The end of the trip—the landscape was spectacular and original, and we saw some traditional villages. We arrived at Kidepo quite late. Short safari in the park before reaching the accommodation. We booked two simple bandas in the park camp**. It was clean but didn’t hold up well in the rain . The restaurant was very nice, though.

Day 15) The day was dedicated to discovering Kidepo Park **** where the landscapes were again superb. First encounter with a lioness resting on a rock. We saw other lions later and observed them for a long time. There were almost no other tourists in the park. Our daughter wasn’t feeling well, and by the time we arrived at the lodge, she had a temperature of 39.5°C (103.1°F)… A nap was necessary. In the late afternoon, we returned to the spot where we had seen the lions that morning, and they were still there—they weren’t happy because rain was threatening! It was a great photo opportunity. Then came the downpour, and our driver urged us to return quickly because the tracks were becoming impassable. Indeed, a jeep was in the ditch… The return was eventful, and several times we slid without being able to do anything… Wow, what a day!

Day 16) No safari this morning because of impassable tracks—the road to Kotido*** was longer than expected as we had to take a detour. The landscapes along the way were surprising. We finally arrived around 1:00 PM at the accommodation and left at 3:00 PM to visit the largest manyatta in East Africa with two translators. It was incredible—a very beautiful experience. The manyatta is immense and has 28,000 inhabitants. Night at Karamojaarts guesthouse*—very average meal.

Day 17) Departure for Moroto****—on the way, we saw many bird species. Moroto doesn’t look like other Ugandan cities. Life there seems very pleasant. We arrived at Kara-Tunga and had a bite to eat. At 4:00 PM, we left to visit a Karamojong village. We enjoyed beautiful dances and watched communal games—it was fun and so authentic. Then we headed to a kraal (where shepherds and herds are) to set up our camp. Moses had to get used to the idea of sleeping in the tribe in a tent! It was incredible to find ourselves in this universe. The place was beautiful, and we had a great time with the Karamojong. Some had never seen white people… had never been in a car… Their culture is incredible. During the evening, around the fire, to our guide’s dismay (a bird enthusiast), they grilled hornbills! On our side, we ate a meal prepared by Kara-Tunga for our sensitive stomachs! Night in a tent.

Day 18) Dawn wake-up in the fog—the atmosphere was quite strange. Our daughter was attacked by a cow—fortunately, more fear than harm, but she ended up with a lot of thorns in her buttocks and thighs ! Then we left for the Mount Elgon region, specifically Sipi Falls****. Lacam Lodge****, perched on the edge of the cliff with a direct view of one of the falls, was just magnificent. The view and landscapes were fabulous. Big favorite. We had dinner and then went for a hike to visit the three falls in the region, partly in the rain. The landscapes were breathtaking! Sunset at Lacam Lodge with the sun setting over the waterfall. We couldn’t get enough and stayed to admire until nightfall!

Day 19) Visit to coffee plantations*** where we were given all the useful explanations to understand the culture and the incredible work required for this product, which is ultimately not very glorified. The visit was very interesting, and we drank very good coffee with the owners. Last photos at Lacam Lodge, and then departure for Jinja, where we arrived in the middle of the afternoon. We took a small cruise to see the source of the Nile*. Very touristy and not at all to our taste… Then a meal at Jinja Base Camp** where we enjoyed guacamole. Our guide Moses left us because another group was waiting for him!

Day 20) Road to Kampala***, the market, the Gaddafi Mosque. Short but interesting visit. Last meal in Entebbe by Lake Victoria, where we almost felt like we were by the sea. Transfer to the airport and return to Switzerland…

Epilogue: All four of us were enchanted by this trip, which will undoubtedly remain one of the most beautiful we’ve ever taken. Talking about it gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. It was simply a magnificent experience. However, I wouldn’t recommend this trip to everyone because you often have to overlook small inconveniences like toilets (the worst of my life) and certain comfort details that, for us, remain details but could be important to others.

Our favorites: - The gorilla trek - The cruise on Kazinga Channel - The Fort Portal region - The Rwenzori Mountains - The chimpanzee trek - Murchison Falls - Kidepo - Spending time with the Karamojong tribe - The Sipi Falls region - The accommodations: Eagle’s Nest, Byonna Amagara, Parkview Lodge, Tinka’s Home, Rwenzori Guesthouse, Fort Murchison, Night in the kraal, and Lacam Lodge

What we liked less: - Queen Elizabeth Park - Jinja - The accommodations: Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Karamojaarts Guesthouse

I’ll try to post some photos later. If you have any questions about a future trip, I’d be happy to answer them.

Voici mes impressions du Yucatan que j'ai découvert pour la première fois avec mon amie du 10/03/2019 au 27/03/2019. Nous avons fait un parcours classique en autotour et avons parcouru environ 2500km sur des routes en bon état pour l'ensemble sauf dans les Chiapas.



Nous avons pris un vol par Air france direct à l'aller et avec un passage par Atlanta (Delta Airlines+Air France) pour le retour.(Penser à demander un ESTA mème pour une escale au USA!)

Le vol nous a paru long à l'aller car les écrans ne marchaient pas...

c'est assez surprenant de survoler des étendus glacées alors qu'on se dirige vers l'équateur!



Notre avion arrive vers 18h et il fait nuit quand nous récupérons la voiture (location avec Sixt très bien). Nous ne nous attendions pas a une voiture automatique mais comme on en avait déjà utilisé aux Usa les réflexes reviennent vite! Ce soir nous dormons en auberge de jeunesse (Agavero Hostel Cancun 450 pesos : bien) La chambre est petite l'hostel arrangé de façon original et nous ne tardons pas a nous endormir.



Bien qu'ayant fait du change en France nous décidons d'en refaire avant de nous diriger vers l'ile d'Holbox. Le cours est 1 €=20 pesos Nous avons quelques difficultés avec la fermeture du coffre aussi nous repassons chez Sixt qui nous dépanne et nous en profitons pour continuer voir le bord de mer qui est une grande bande sableuse séparée de la ville par des marais plein de crocodiles! Là tout les grands hôtels squattés par les nord américains s'alignent. l'accès libre à la plage est rare et le dollar est roi...



la mer est très agitée et les sargasses sont échouées tout le long de la frange océane.



Nous retournons à notre auberge pour prendre le petit déjeuner (compris dans le prix) composé d'une omelette avec de la viande de boeuf hachée : c'est assez surprenant pour nous français! Nous achetons quelques nourritures dans un centre commercial puis prenons la route vers Chiquila Grace à Maps me nous sortons sans encombre de Cancun et prenons l'autoroute : c'est étrange car nous sommes sur une 2 voies entourées par une végétation touffue et comme il n'y a pas de relief on a l'impression d'être dans un tunnel végétal pendant des kilomètres...

En cas de panne on devrait s'arrêter sur la route... Le prix de l'autoroute est cher. Nous la quittons pour remonter vers Chiquila d'ou nous prendrons le bateau pour Holbox. En cours de route nous traversons de petits villages pauvres et à l'habitat délabré. Faire attention à l'entrée de tous les villages, mais aussi au centre, il y a des ralentisseurs pas toujours bien indiqué (les topes) qu'il convient de prendre à pas plus de 20km/h sous peine de décoller!!! Arrivé à Chiquila il faut laisser sa voiture dans un parking privé (ils sont tous au mème prix environ 100MXN par 24H) Nous avons décider de laisser un de nos 2 sacs dans la voiture pour être plus léger Ensuite direction le port ou 2 compagnies se partagent les traversées : une avec des bateaux vieillots et l'autre plus moderne (150mxn l'aller).



Sur l'ile pas de voiture pour les touristes mais des quads et de voiturettes de golf! Les rues sont en sable et on arrive au port à l'opposé de la partie ou sont les hébergements mais les distances sont faibles! Il fait très chaud comme durant tout notre séjour au Yucatan (entre 30 et 38 degrés) Nous dormons 2 nuits en Airbnb au Casa Ohana (1620mxn pour 2 nuits :déco sympa mais environnement assez bruyant)



Nous avons hâte de découvrir la plage!



Ici l'ambiance est très différente de Cancun : c'est plus relax et boh��me! De nombreuses peintures murales égayent les murs des maisons mème les plus modestes.







Des hamacs sont à la disposition de tous dans l'eau.







La plage est idéale pour les enfants car il n'y a pas de profondeur sur une grande distance. Nous prenons une consommation dans ce bar en pleine air.

puis mangeons dans ce restaurant (très bien).

Nous rentrons nous coucher heureux de cette journée.

Bonjour

J'ai prévu de faire un voyage en Colombie en solo. C'est ma première fois en Colombie et voici une ébauche d'itinéraire :

- arrivée à Bogota 2-3jours sur place - départ pour Villa de Leyva, Raquira et sa région (4-5jours) - retour à Bogota et départ pour la région du café - région du café (j'ai prévu environ 15 jours avec les étapes : Cocora Vallée, Pijao, Armenia, Salent, Filandia, Pereira, Jardin pour arrivée finalement à Medellin. - 2-3jours à Medellin - ensuite départ pour Cali et la Feria de Cali - Cartagena, Santa Marta, Minca, Tayrona, Mompox et retour à Cartagena (15jours environ) - si encore du temps et budget San Andres

Qu'en pensez-vous ? toutes les idées et suggestions sont les bienvenues.

merci et bon dimanche

Le 12 janvier prochain, avec mon épouse, nous partons pour visiter la Nouvelle-Zélande. Retour en France le 8 février. Comme je l’avais fait l’an passé pour notre voyage en Patagonie (“Février 2018 - d'Ushuaïa à El Chalten en voiture”, sur ce même forum), je vais essayer de faire le suivi de notre voyage au jour le jour. C’est-à-dire que je vais, chaque soir, sur place, mettre à jour ce forum avec les évènements (et quelques photos) de la journée. Bien que nous ayons déjà beaucoup voyagé, ce sera seulement le second voyage que je mets sur le forum. Notre manière de voyager est un peu atypique, question d’âge. Ainsi, comme l’an dernier en Patagonie, nous avons choisi des hébergements modestes mais confortables. Pas d’hôtels internationaux à 4 ou 5 étoiles, mais des studios hôtels ou studios motels ; et quelquefois, nous irons dans de bons restaurants. Pas de grandes randonnées telles que dans le Parc Tangariro et/ou autre. Nous y passerions trop te temps et ce serait physiquement trop éprouvant pour nous. Nous ne resterons cependant pas assis tout le long de notre voyage, vous le verrez (si vous nous suivez), nous ferons tout de même quelques marches, mais moins difficiles, de seulement 6 ou 7 kms. Et nous n’hésiterons pas non plus à faire quelques excursions payantes, même si les avis les concernant sont quelquefois mitigés ; nous ne reviendrons pas faire ce que nous n’aurons pas fait en janvier-février 2019 ! Question déplacement, ce sera donc la voiture. Puisque nous ferons au moins 5000 kms, entre Auckland et Christchurch, nous l’avons choisie confortable. Nous avons réservé une Nissan Qashquai (ou similaire). Inutile de décrire ici notre voyage, une carte le fera mieux que tout un discours. Je tiens cependant à remercier ici les membres du forum pour l’inspiration qu’ils m’ont donnée avec leurs discussions ou interventions sur le forum ; cela nous a aidé à préparer notre trajet.

Bonjour, Nous prevoyons de faire un voyage de 2 mois en janvier et fevrier.Nous aimerions avoir des conseils sur la securité dans ces pays, sur les transports, sur l'hébergement, les endroits à éviter, etc....Nous voyageons à 2 avec nos sacs à dos, dormons toujours dans des hôtels simples et prenons les transports locaux.L'hiver dernier nous avons passé 3 mois en Asie du sud est, c'était génial, L'Amérique Centrale et du Sud nous paraît plus difficile§Quel est le meilleur pays pour commencer le voyage et les combines pour aller en avion le moins cher possible, Routardement vôtre, Philippe

Bonjour à tous,

Nous souhaiterions visiter le nord Pérou au mois de septembre. Il y a eu des inondations et mouvements de terrain au début de l'année et de nombreuses routes ont été coupées. Nous aimerions savoir si la route de Chiclayo à Trujillo en passant par la montagne c.à.d. par Chachapoyas, Leimebamba, Celendin et Cajamarca est praticable? Merci d'avance

Pol

Je compte aller passer quelques vacances avec mon meilleur ami (mon vélo!) au Congo Brazza. Seul soucis, pas beaucoup de temps (2 semaines)... mais bon, c'est déjà ça... Je comptais surtout aller au nord de Brazza... Départ vers Mayamba, Pangala, Djambala, Ewo, Etoumbi, Mbomo, Sembe, Ouesso avant retour sur Brazza via Makoua, Gamboma... 1) je compte y aller en juin : bonne saison ? je pense que la pluie est plutôt calme à cette époque de l'année... 2) état des pistes ? faciles à repérer ? il y a des villages tout le long semble-t-il.... du moins sur la carte "Reise" (l'IGN a l'air "has been"...). la piste longeant le parc d'Odzala par l'Ouest (Mbomo-Bandza-Mandzala-Sembe) est elle trouvable et praticable ? 3) Facile de loger chez l'habitant au Congo ? j'ai l'habitude de le faire un peu partout en Afrique, je me dis qu'au Congo, ça ne doit pas poser problème.... 4) circulation libre au Congo ? pas besoin d'autorisation de circuler hormis le visa ??? J'imagine que les forces de l'ordre peuvent être "pénibles" (pour rester poli...).... si autorisation, où la demander ?? 5) tous les conseils sont bienvenus!

Bonjour.

Mon projet est de découvrir cette partie des Etats-Unis en me déplaçant à vélo tout en me logeant le plus possible en camping. Après la Via Rhona et l'Eurovélo 6/Vélocéan en solo se sera donc mon 3ème voyage en cyclo. Priorité aux grands espaces, petites routes/chemins, visites de Parcs Nationaux (sorties trail running/rando sur place), rouler un peu le long de la côte pour gouter à l'eau du Pacifique, tenter de surfer qqes vagues et découvrir San Francisco pour terminer ce périple.

Je ne sais pas si cela est réaliste/réalisable en 4 semaines. Je peux enchainer des étapes quotidiennes de 100-120 km et la grimpette ne me fait pas peur ;-). Toutefois le concept est aussi de se poser qqes jours dans certains endroits puis de rayonner à pied voir louer un VTT pour découvrir les points d’intérêts à proximité.

Pour l'instant rien n'est défini dans les lignes: je commence tout juste la lecture du Lonely Planet et dois faire refaire mon passeport! La priorité sera ensuite de réserver mes billets pour trouver le meilleur prix/facilité vélo.

A ce jour je pars seule (femme-40 ans) mes amis ayant d'autres projets. Tout partage d'expérience et recommandations sont les bienvenues. Je ne suis pas fermée à faire un bout de route avec d'autres personnes qui auraient la même envie de voyage. N'hésitez pas à me contacter si cette aventure vous parle!

Bonjour, je pars pour l'île de Siberut de l'archipel Mentawai (en face de Sumatra), pour faire de la marche itinérante en pleine nature pendant 2 semaines. Au menu là-bas : Malaria, Chikungunya, et Dengue. Je vais prendre de la Malarone. J'ai aussi imbibé une partie de mes vêtements avec le répulsif spécial tropiques. Faut-il, en plus, que je mette du spray sur ma peau tous les jours ? parce que ça semble beaucoup une triple protection, même je ne m'y connais pas .

Par ailleurs, l'odeur chimique sur les vêtements imbibés est très forte et m’écœure, connaissez-vous une manière de l'atténuer ?

merci d'avance pour vos avis

Salut à tous!

Je suis un gars de 24ans, je fais beaucoup de montagne, de la marche, etc... Et je suis entrain de gentiment préparer un voyage de 5 mois. J'aurais aimer avoir pleins de bons conseils, l'itinéraire dans quel sens selon les mois, les endroits à découvrir. J'ai déjà beaucoup lu différentes discussions sur la préparation et je veux être vraiment bien organisé ça sera beaucoup plus simple au moment du départ!

Pays à visiter: · Australie (2 mois) Traverser du Nord jusqu'à Sydney · Nouvelle-Zélande (1.5 mois) Traverser de Christchurch jusqu'à Aukland · Polynésie (2 semaines) · Argentine -Patagonie · Chili · Perou · Bolivie · Equateur amazonie (Amérique du sud 1.5 mois)

Durée du voyage: · 5 mois · mi-fin janvier jusqu'au mois de juin 2014

Type de voyage: · Sac à dos · Visite de coin naturel, montagne, découvrir les gens, etc… · Tente / Camping / Chez l'habitant / Couchsurfing (je ne connais pas encore trop ce que c'est)

Moyen de transport: · Billet TDM · Bus / train / Stop / Avion

Budget: · 8000€

D'avance Merci beaucoup pour vos conseils!

Hi,

Nous sommes actuellement au Vietnam et la "page" Asie de notre tour du monde se termine d'ici peu. Nous allons partir vers l'amérique latine avec beaucoup de question en tête niveau sécurité ? Bien que les forums nous renseignes sur les mauvaises aventures, nous aimerions savoir si des villes comme Caracas, Salvador de Bahia, Rio ou bien Bogota sont si dangereuses que ça. Je précise bien que comme dans toutes les grandes villes que nous avons pu visiter nous dormions dans le quartier routard et visitons les différents lieux touristiques à pieds. Nous ne nous baladons jamais avec des bijoux, nous sommes habillés simplement, sans signe de richesse. Les moyens de transports pour nous déplacer d'une ville à l'autre sont essentiellement les bus de nuit (non pris en agence touriste). Pour ceux qui ont déjà séjourné quelques semaines à la routarde dans ce genre de ville pouvez vous nous dire si cette formule est applicable? Nous avons l'impression que nous allons devoir voyager constamment en taxi ou encore en avion ou bus "touristique" merci de votre aide.

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Damien et Mathilde.

vivant en Bolivie depuis 6 mois et ayant appris l'espagnol dans ce pays, simplement un message pour encourager tous ceux qui se posent la question: la Bolivie est un pays super pour apprendre l'espagnol... on y parle un espagnol parfait, et les boliviens parlent plus lentement que dans le reste des autres pays... Cochabamba, située au centre de la Bolivie est un lieu super pour cela... le climat est super agréable toute l'année, et c'est une entrée idéale dans la culture bolivienne... si vous êtes intéressés par l'apprentissage ou le perfectionnement de l'espagnol à Cochabamba, je peux vous conseiller suivant mon expérience...

Bonjour j'ai 34 ans et j'ai cette envie de tour de monde depuis quelques années déjà. J'aimerais bien partir le jour de mes 35 ans. Je me demande si je ne suis pas trop vieux pour cela. pas que je me sente vieux mais dans mon metier (conseil en organisation) ça ne se fait pas trop de lâcher son boulot pdt 3 voir 5 ans pour voir du pays Est-ce l'un d'entre vous à une expérience similaire d'un départ tour du monde après 30 ans et une vie professionnelle bien établie ?

Merci d'avance

je compte rejoindre cayenne à partir de buenos aires au mois de mai mais je ne sais pas quels itineraires choisir j'hesite entre longer la cote bresilienne ou remonter par l amazonie via la bolivie je dispose d un bon mois et d un petit budget merci à tous.

Bonjour ! Nous désirons partir au Sri Lanka en été (juillet et août) . Quel est le climat de l'île à ce moment -là ? Y a-t-il risques de mousson ou non ou beaucoup de pluie ? Notre départ est conditionné par la météo... alors nous espérons avoir rapidement des réponses de personnes ayant séjourné dans l'île à ce moment-là. Merci d'avance.

P.S. En échange, si certains sont intéressés, nous pouvons donner le climat de l'Inde du Sud dans cette même période car nous y avons passé presque 2 mois l'été dernier.