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Zambia in Summer 2024 – Self-Drive Trip
Well, here we go,
despite the lack of info on Zambia, I managed to pull off this pretty special trip.
I’d posted asking for tips but got very few replies. So I leaned heavily on Giradhino’s travel journal to plan the route.
The context: After visiting Kenya, then Namibia, then Botswana, I wanted to see another Southern African country—hence Zambia. This time, we’re two couples: us (of course) and our friends we’ve traveled with to the last two countries mentioned. The idea was to do a self-drive trip, picking up a 4x4 at the airport and figuring it out as we went.
We rented our fully equipped vehicle from Hemingways, an agency in Livingstone. Great agency (really), I’ll talk more about them later. It came with rooftop tents and all the gear for cooking and everything... However, our goal was to sleep in lodges and only use the tents as a last resort. Mission accomplished—we never even unfolded the tents. Guess we’re getting old 🙂
The route (summary): Lusaka - Kasanka NP - Bangweulu NP - Mutinondo - Kapishya - North Luangwa - South Luangwa and back to Lusaka.
That said, let’s hit the road for this travel journal of a pretty lively trip. Reminder: I’m more of a filmmaker, so I’ve got tons of footage but very few photos. The ones I have were taken on my phone, so they’re not great quality. My wife’s the one who handles that side of things.
Day 1:
At 9 a.m. sharp (or close enough), we leave the Lyon area, heading to Paris CDG. Our flight’s at 9:30 p.m., but it’s a busy Saturday with holiday traffic, so we play it safe to avoid jams—especially since the Olympics (hosted in Paris, in case you didn’t know) are causing extra traffic issues.
We’re relaxed and happy to be on our way. The drive goes smoothly. We take the eastern route around Paris to reach a hotel with parking at a better price than the airport lots. We leave the car there, and a shuttle takes us to Terminal 2. Bad luck—we’re actually flying from Terminal 1! The transfer between terminals is quick, though, so no stress.
After the usual formalities (with Rwandair), we end up in the Duty Free.
A rare rant-free moment: Usually, I let off steam in my travel journals now and then, but this time it’s the opposite. I had a terrible memory of CDG and had been avoiding it for years. But this time—Olympics effect? A big change? What a pleasant surprise! The staff were plentiful and super friendly at every pre-flight step, making everything easier. Comfortable seats for waiting to board. Well done, CDG!
We buy Ricard, Jack Daniel’s, and Get 27 to handle any situation that might come up. We board on time, and that’s when our adventures with Rwandair really begin. Yep, the first hiccup!
We’d booked our tickets back in October and (since we don’t hold back!) had paid extra for preferred seats on all our flights. Since October, we’d received emails about schedule changes—just a few minutes here and there. Unfortunately, we never got an email saying that *on top of* the schedule change, the plane’s configuration had also changed. So when we boarded with our seats (all four of us together at row 25), we were furious to see that the preferred seats were now row 23. We’d been *completely* scammed. We’d paid extra to end up in seats we’d been trying to avoid! You could say Rwandair double-dipped on the same seats. What a rip-off! We tried to negotiate an upgrade, but the flight was full. So our flight to Kigali started with a real sense of anger.
The +: We’re on our way The -: Rwandair
The context: After visiting Kenya, then Namibia, then Botswana, I wanted to see another Southern African country—hence Zambia. This time, we’re two couples: us (of course) and our friends we’ve traveled with to the last two countries mentioned. The idea was to do a self-drive trip, picking up a 4x4 at the airport and figuring it out as we went.
We rented our fully equipped vehicle from Hemingways, an agency in Livingstone. Great agency (really), I’ll talk more about them later. It came with rooftop tents and all the gear for cooking and everything... However, our goal was to sleep in lodges and only use the tents as a last resort. Mission accomplished—we never even unfolded the tents. Guess we’re getting old 🙂
The route (summary): Lusaka - Kasanka NP - Bangweulu NP - Mutinondo - Kapishya - North Luangwa - South Luangwa and back to Lusaka.
That said, let’s hit the road for this travel journal of a pretty lively trip. Reminder: I’m more of a filmmaker, so I’ve got tons of footage but very few photos. The ones I have were taken on my phone, so they’re not great quality. My wife’s the one who handles that side of things.
Day 1:
At 9 a.m. sharp (or close enough), we leave the Lyon area, heading to Paris CDG. Our flight’s at 9:30 p.m., but it’s a busy Saturday with holiday traffic, so we play it safe to avoid jams—especially since the Olympics (hosted in Paris, in case you didn’t know) are causing extra traffic issues.
We’re relaxed and happy to be on our way. The drive goes smoothly. We take the eastern route around Paris to reach a hotel with parking at a better price than the airport lots. We leave the car there, and a shuttle takes us to Terminal 2. Bad luck—we’re actually flying from Terminal 1! The transfer between terminals is quick, though, so no stress.
After the usual formalities (with Rwandair), we end up in the Duty Free.
A rare rant-free moment: Usually, I let off steam in my travel journals now and then, but this time it’s the opposite. I had a terrible memory of CDG and had been avoiding it for years. But this time—Olympics effect? A big change? What a pleasant surprise! The staff were plentiful and super friendly at every pre-flight step, making everything easier. Comfortable seats for waiting to board. Well done, CDG!
We buy Ricard, Jack Daniel’s, and Get 27 to handle any situation that might come up. We board on time, and that’s when our adventures with Rwandair really begin. Yep, the first hiccup!
We’d booked our tickets back in October and (since we don’t hold back!) had paid extra for preferred seats on all our flights. Since October, we’d received emails about schedule changes—just a few minutes here and there. Unfortunately, we never got an email saying that *on top of* the schedule change, the plane’s configuration had also changed. So when we boarded with our seats (all four of us together at row 25), we were furious to see that the preferred seats were now row 23. We’d been *completely* scammed. We’d paid extra to end up in seats we’d been trying to avoid! You could say Rwandair double-dipped on the same seats. What a rip-off! We tried to negotiate an upgrade, but the flight was full. So our flight to Kigali started with a real sense of anger.
The +: We’re on our way The -: Rwandair
4x4 Road Trip in Zambia - May 2023 - Solo
Hi there,
I spent 3 weeks there from May 7th to 28th, 2023.
I arrived and departed from the capital, Lusaka.
I rented a 4x4 equipped for camping/overlanding with the only serious option I found at the time from Fair Car Hires. This was to avoid the long approach times from South Africa or Botswana.
4x4: $3,402 for 18 days (😕), a Toyota Hilux Double-Cab Safari Camper—fully equipped, 3.0L diesel, manual transmission, air-con, Bluetooth radio, and 1 or 2 roof-top tents.
I’d already traveled through Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and KTP, and Harry (the owner of Lukasa in Lusaka) told me Zambia was the "real Africa." I wasn’t disappointed on that front 😉.
I explored three parks: - Lower Zambezi NP (2 nights camping nearby at Mvuu Lodge) - South Luangwa NP (2 nights at Wildlife Camp + 3 nights at Croc Valley Lodge campsite) - Kafue NP (3 nights at Kasabushi Bush Camp + 3 nights at Mapunga Bush Camp) (Check out my route on a map on my personal site).
That’s a lot of kilometers in 3 weeks—just a few well-paved roads in good condition, but mostly rough roads or tracks, which really slows down your average speed 😕.
No supply issues for fuel or food, but watch out for stock in some grocery stores (one Friday afternoon in Chipata, the fruit and vegetable shelves were empty!).
May is still a bit early in the season, so the grass is still tall in the plains.
Lower Zambezi NP: A mother elephant and her "little one":
South Luangwa NP, near the Mushilashi Bridge:
Kafue NP, morning sunrise:
Kafue NP, spotting two lions on Spinal Road near the Shishemba Loop:
Northern Kafue NP:
Kafue NP, leopard during a morning game drive:
Northern Kafue NP, at my campsite in Mapunga Bush Camp—hippo on night watch (Where’s Charlie? 😉):
Kafue NP, tall grass—buffalo lurking!
In Lusaka, I highly recommend Harry and Geke’s welcoming green property, Lukasa, as a base camp (over Lusaka Pioneer Campsite, where I stayed my first night).
More photos on my personal site: wildescapesoverland.com
Happy to help, Pierre
PS: To the site admins, please consider allowing the .webp image format—it’ll significantly cut your storage costs while keeping great resolution.
I spent 3 weeks there from May 7th to 28th, 2023.
I arrived and departed from the capital, Lusaka.
I rented a 4x4 equipped for camping/overlanding with the only serious option I found at the time from Fair Car Hires. This was to avoid the long approach times from South Africa or Botswana.
4x4: $3,402 for 18 days (😕), a Toyota Hilux Double-Cab Safari Camper—fully equipped, 3.0L diesel, manual transmission, air-con, Bluetooth radio, and 1 or 2 roof-top tents.
I’d already traveled through Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and KTP, and Harry (the owner of Lukasa in Lusaka) told me Zambia was the "real Africa." I wasn’t disappointed on that front 😉.
I explored three parks: - Lower Zambezi NP (2 nights camping nearby at Mvuu Lodge) - South Luangwa NP (2 nights at Wildlife Camp + 3 nights at Croc Valley Lodge campsite) - Kafue NP (3 nights at Kasabushi Bush Camp + 3 nights at Mapunga Bush Camp) (Check out my route on a map on my personal site).
That’s a lot of kilometers in 3 weeks—just a few well-paved roads in good condition, but mostly rough roads or tracks, which really slows down your average speed 😕.
No supply issues for fuel or food, but watch out for stock in some grocery stores (one Friday afternoon in Chipata, the fruit and vegetable shelves were empty!).
May is still a bit early in the season, so the grass is still tall in the plains.
Lower Zambezi NP: A mother elephant and her "little one":
South Luangwa NP, near the Mushilashi Bridge:
Kafue NP, morning sunrise:
Kafue NP, spotting two lions on Spinal Road near the Shishemba Loop:
Northern Kafue NP:
Kafue NP, leopard during a morning game drive:
Northern Kafue NP, at my campsite in Mapunga Bush Camp—hippo on night watch (Where’s Charlie? 😉):
Kafue NP, tall grass—buffalo lurking!
In Lusaka, I highly recommend Harry and Geke’s welcoming green property, Lukasa, as a base camp (over Lusaka Pioneer Campsite, where I stayed my first night).
More photos on my personal site: wildescapesoverland.com
Happy to help, Pierre
PS: To the site admins, please consider allowing the .webp image format—it’ll significantly cut your storage costs while keeping great resolution.
Shipping a 4x4 to Durban from Réunion Island
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a road trip through Southern Africa during the 2025 austral winter—South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi... and if I feel like it, maybe back to Namibia, Botswana, etc. To make this happen, I’d like to ship my 4x4 in a high-cube container and pick it up in Durban. Has anyone had experience with customs clearance at the port of Durban (South Africa) using a CPD (Carnet de Passage en Douane)? Thanks in advance for any tips or firsthand experience on this!
Have a great day! Salar de Uyuni - Bolivia
I’m planning a road trip through Southern Africa during the 2025 austral winter—South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi... and if I feel like it, maybe back to Namibia, Botswana, etc. To make this happen, I’d like to ship my 4x4 in a high-cube container and pick it up in Durban. Has anyone had experience with customs clearance at the port of Durban (South Africa) using a CPD (Carnet de Passage en Douane)? Thanks in advance for any tips or firsthand experience on this!
Have a great day! Salar de Uyuni - Bolivia
Itinéraire état des routes, et trajets de Luang Prabang à Paksé en voiture
Nous serons au Laos de mi-juillet à mi-août. Nous avons l'habitude de louer une voiture et de conduire à l'étranger (Indonésie, Bali, Thaïlande, Namibie, Botswana, Mexique, Guatemala...) mais pour ce voyage-ci, nous ne trouvons que très peu d'informations sur la conduite au Laos (mis à part que c'est dangereux et qu'un chauffeur c'est mieux ;O). Nous souhaiterions savoir à quoi ressemble l'itinéraire Luang Prabang-Pakse en voiture : état des routes, type de routes, endroit où dormir sur le trajet, possibilité de faire le plein d'essence et surtout y a-t-il un intérêt à le faire (vie villageoise, paysages...).
Merci à ceux qui ont expérimenté ce trajet en voiture de m'orienter.
Merci à ceux qui ont expérimenté ce trajet en voiture de m'orienter.
Uganda: 20 days discovering authenticity
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.
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.
Réservation au Shipandani Hide au Kruger sur SANParks
Bonjour,
L'un de vous sait-il comment réserver au Shipandani Hide au Kruger ?
Je ne trouve pas de solution on line sur San Park 😕
Par ailleurs pensez-vous que c'est une belle option pour une halte au Kruger, entre le Mozambique (Masingir dans le Limpopo) et le Botswana.
Je pensais prendre la nuit suivante au Masebe Lodge par exemple.
Merci d'avance 🙂
L'un de vous sait-il comment réserver au Shipandani Hide au Kruger ?
Je ne trouve pas de solution on line sur San Park 😕
Par ailleurs pensez-vous que c'est une belle option pour une halte au Kruger, entre le Mozambique (Masingir dans le Limpopo) et le Botswana.
Je pensais prendre la nuit suivante au Masebe Lodge par exemple.
Merci d'avance 🙂
Le Kenya hors des sentiers battus
En 2010 nous faisions notre premier safari au Kenya en famille, nous étions loin de penser que nous tomberions à ce point amoureux de cette destination.
Depuis ce premier voyage en Afrique sub-saharienne nous sommes repartis à sept reprises au Kenya…. Nous sommes également allés en Tanzanie (les parcs du nord en février) et au Botswana (en camping itinérant).
Au Kenya la seule réserve où nous sommes allés à chaque voyage est celle de Samburu. Le reste de l’itinéraire a varié à chaque fois. Ayant trouvé peu d’informations en français (les forums en anglais comme « Safaritalk » sont plus alimentés par « des Meru, Samburu ou Aberdare lovers ») sur certains de ces lieux j’ai pensé proposer ce carnet de voyage pour ceux qui aimerait découvrir le Kenya un peu différemment. Il n’y aura rien sur le Massaï Mara, Amboseli, Baringo, Naïvasha ou Nakuru : ce sont des lieux très visités et pour lesquels on trouve déjà de nombreux et très beaux carnets. De plus j’ai pu constater que ces endroits subissent une très forte pression touristique et je ne souhaite pas en faire la promotion. Ce ne sera pas un carnet journalier classique mais un partage de notre expérience en plusieurs voyages dans ces différents lieux. Nous partons en général en « self catering » avec un guide et un cuisinier. Ceci permet d’éviter lorsque c’est possible les lodges et d’avoir une grande liberté quant aux horaires.
Pour illustrer ce carnet je posterai essentiellement des photos de mon complice et mari Benoit, parfois elles pourront aussi avoir été prises par un de nos quatre fils. Je fais très peu de photos : à la fois je ne maitrise pas bien la technique photo et j’aime en safari être totalement dans l’émotion. J’ai besoin d’être entièrement dans le moment présent : tenter de comprendre le comportement animalier, observer les interactions, essayer d’anticiper ce qui va se passer ….et prévenir mes photographes préférés 😉.
Ces voyages ont été à géométrie variable pour la composition de l’équipe : le tout premier en famille à 5 (sans notre ainé), ensuite à 3 avec le petit dernier, à 6 avec des amis, plusieurs fois en couple et puis à notre plus grand bonheur l’été dernier à 5 avec N° 1 (dont c’était le 1er safari) et N° 3 et sa compagne.
Nous partons le plus souvent en juillet ou août (contraintes professionnelles) à une exception en 2017 où nous étions au Kenya en février.
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK
Pour vous mettre dans l'ambiance, les deux visages d'Aberdare NP : soleil ou brume .....
Au Kenya la seule réserve où nous sommes allés à chaque voyage est celle de Samburu. Le reste de l’itinéraire a varié à chaque fois. Ayant trouvé peu d’informations en français (les forums en anglais comme « Safaritalk » sont plus alimentés par « des Meru, Samburu ou Aberdare lovers ») sur certains de ces lieux j’ai pensé proposer ce carnet de voyage pour ceux qui aimerait découvrir le Kenya un peu différemment. Il n’y aura rien sur le Massaï Mara, Amboseli, Baringo, Naïvasha ou Nakuru : ce sont des lieux très visités et pour lesquels on trouve déjà de nombreux et très beaux carnets. De plus j’ai pu constater que ces endroits subissent une très forte pression touristique et je ne souhaite pas en faire la promotion. Ce ne sera pas un carnet journalier classique mais un partage de notre expérience en plusieurs voyages dans ces différents lieux. Nous partons en général en « self catering » avec un guide et un cuisinier. Ceci permet d’éviter lorsque c’est possible les lodges et d’avoir une grande liberté quant aux horaires.
Pour illustrer ce carnet je posterai essentiellement des photos de mon complice et mari Benoit, parfois elles pourront aussi avoir été prises par un de nos quatre fils. Je fais très peu de photos : à la fois je ne maitrise pas bien la technique photo et j’aime en safari être totalement dans l’émotion. J’ai besoin d’être entièrement dans le moment présent : tenter de comprendre le comportement animalier, observer les interactions, essayer d’anticiper ce qui va se passer ….et prévenir mes photographes préférés 😉.
Ces voyages ont été à géométrie variable pour la composition de l’équipe : le tout premier en famille à 5 (sans notre ainé), ensuite à 3 avec le petit dernier, à 6 avec des amis, plusieurs fois en couple et puis à notre plus grand bonheur l’été dernier à 5 avec N° 1 (dont c’était le 1er safari) et N° 3 et sa compagne.
Nous partons le plus souvent en juillet ou août (contraintes professionnelles) à une exception en 2017 où nous étions au Kenya en février.
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK
Pour vous mettre dans l'ambiance, les deux visages d'Aberdare NP : soleil ou brume .....
Projet de 3 semaines en Afrique du Sud (ouest) et Namibie (sud)
Bonjour,
Je me projette déjà en 2020 ayant préparé et réservé mon séjour en septembre 2019. Nous commençons à un peu connaitre l'Afrique australe après avoir découvert l'Afrique de l'Est : Tanzanie (2012), Kenya (2013), Afrique du Sud (2015), Namibie (2017), Botswana et Zambezi en Namibie à venir en septembre 2019. Nous sommes un couple entre 50 et 60 ans qui aimons voyager seuls mais qui adorons préparer nos voyages en amont. Ce site et vous tous, êtes une mine d'informations et un régal des yeux à vous lire. Un appel incessant aux voyages. J’ai lu que la côte ouest de l’Afrique du Sud avait beaucoup de charmes. Nous connaissons la route des Jardins au départ du Cap (ville que nous avons beaucoup apprécié mais visité trop rapidement en 2015). Alors à partir de certains de vos périples, j’ai étudié ce parcours qui se ferait possiblement en septembre 2020 :
J0 départ avion J1 arrivée au Cap J2 Le Cap J3 Le Cap J4 Mount Ceder
J5 Niewoudtville
J6 Augrabies Falls J7 Augrabies Falls J8 KTP Twee Rivieren J9 KTP Nossob J10 KTP Mata Mata J11 KTP Mata Mata J12 KEETMANSHOOP J13 Fish River Canyon J14 Fish River Canyon J15. Aussenkehr/Noordoewer J16 Springbok J17 Kamieskroon Skilpad J18 Cape Columbine J19 départ du Cap en fin de journée
Qu’en pensez-vous ? Merci d’avance pour vos éclairages et vos retours. Bonne journée à tous Loïc
Je me projette déjà en 2020 ayant préparé et réservé mon séjour en septembre 2019. Nous commençons à un peu connaitre l'Afrique australe après avoir découvert l'Afrique de l'Est : Tanzanie (2012), Kenya (2013), Afrique du Sud (2015), Namibie (2017), Botswana et Zambezi en Namibie à venir en septembre 2019. Nous sommes un couple entre 50 et 60 ans qui aimons voyager seuls mais qui adorons préparer nos voyages en amont. Ce site et vous tous, êtes une mine d'informations et un régal des yeux à vous lire. Un appel incessant aux voyages. J’ai lu que la côte ouest de l’Afrique du Sud avait beaucoup de charmes. Nous connaissons la route des Jardins au départ du Cap (ville que nous avons beaucoup apprécié mais visité trop rapidement en 2015). Alors à partir de certains de vos périples, j’ai étudié ce parcours qui se ferait possiblement en septembre 2020 :
J0 départ avion J1 arrivée au Cap J2 Le Cap J3 Le Cap J4 Mount Ceder
J5 Niewoudtville
J6 Augrabies Falls J7 Augrabies Falls J8 KTP Twee Rivieren J9 KTP Nossob J10 KTP Mata Mata J11 KTP Mata Mata J12 KEETMANSHOOP J13 Fish River Canyon J14 Fish River Canyon J15. Aussenkehr/Noordoewer J16 Springbok J17 Kamieskroon Skilpad J18 Cape Columbine J19 départ du Cap en fin de journée
Qu’en pensez-vous ? Merci d’avance pour vos éclairages et vos retours. Bonne journée à tous Loïc
Les premiers temps du tourisme en Afrique Australe
Je suis en verve actuellement et j'ouvre - encore lui diront certains- une nouvelle discussion sur ces pays qui nous attirent: "les premiers temps du tourisme en Afrique Australe -Namibie, Zimbabwe, Zambie, Botswana."
Photos, réflexions, souvenirs, etc....comment avons nous choisi ces pays comme destination de vacances?
Grootfontein
fort de Namutoni
Femme Herrero
quand un donkey cart rencontre un crazy truck !!
Grootfontein fort de Namutoni Femme Herrero quand un donkey cart rencontre un crazy truck !!Itinéraire 4x4 en Namibie
Bonjour
Je fais appel au forum et aux connaisseurs de la Namibie pour me conseiller dans mon itinéraire de notre voyage prévu en aout 2019.
Après avoir abandonné l'idée de combiner la Namibie et le Botswana (trop cher , trop de route), nous allons nous concentrer sur la Namibie.
Nous souhaitons rester 20 jours sur place et surtout prendre du temps, ne pas regarder puis vite partir !
Pour le moment nous avons sélectionné : Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Naukluft, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe. Ces étapes sont vraiment le socle de ce que nous voulons faire. Ensuite nous hésitons : Fish river, il parait que c'est extraordinaire mais c'est loin, peut on faire des étapes intéressantes sur le trajet ?
Est ce qu'on peut faire Fish river et Etosha dans le même voyage ?
merci de vos retours
😉
Projet de voyage en Afrique du Sud en octobre
Bonjour,
Nous sommes un couple de retraités de 69 et 74 ans qui parcourons le monde depuis 49 ans .En 2012 nous avions visité la Namibie, le Botswana et les chutes Victoria en 4x4 avec tente sur le toit et nous avions adoré. Cette année nous nous sommes décidés pour l’Afrique du Sud en octobre prochain (environ 32 jours) mais nous pensons plutôt louer cette fois-ci une berline classique. Nous avons établi une ébauche et souhaitons votre avis. Notre parcours est-il tenable ou trop ambitieux ? Rien n’est figé, nous n’avons pas encore réservé notre vol international ce qui donne tout latitude pour d’éventuelles modifications. Nous sommes preneurs de tous conseils éclairés.
J-1Paris – Le Cap - Si arrivée le matin, visite du centre-ville et de Waterfront (après-midi) J-2 Le Cap – Visite de la Table (matin) – Visite du jardin de Kirstenbosch (après-midi) J-3 Le Cap – bateau pour visite Robben Island (matin) et quartier Bo-Kaap - quartier Malay (après-midi) J-4 Le Cap – Balade au Cap de Bonne espérance en voiture (Muizenberg (False Bay), Boulder Beach (manchots), Cap de Bonne Espérance, retour au Cap par route de Chapmans Peak (prévoir la journée) J-5 Le Cap – Visite du marché Green Market (matin)- Musée District Six (après-midi) J-6 Le Cap – Hermanus - Voir les baleines (après-midi) J-7 Hermanus – Ladismith J-8 Ladismith – Knysna J-9 Knysna – Port Elisabeth - J-10 Port Elisabeth – Parc National des Eléphants d’Addo - J-11 Port Elisabeth - Graaff-Reinet - J-12 Graaff-Reinet – Bloemfontein – J-13 Bloemfontein – Clarens – J-14 Clarens – Parc National du Golden Gate J-15 Clarens – Howick – J-16 Howick – Himeville (Drakensberg) via Underberg J-17 Himeville – Durban via Howick J-18 Durban J-19 Durban – Hluhluwe J-20 Hluhluwe – Parc National Hluhluwe-iMfolozi – J-21 Hluhluwe – Ezulwini (Mantenga Lodge) J-22 Ezulwini (Mantenga Lodge) – Réserve Mlilwane – Visite de la réserve J-23 Ezulwini (Mantenga Lodge) – Nelspruit J-24 Nelspruit – Parc Kruger (Malelane) J-25 Parc Kruger J-26 Parc Kruger J-27 Parc Kruger – Acornhoek (Blyde River Canyon) J-28 Acornhoek (Blyde River Canyon) – Middelburg - via Nespruit J-29 Middelburg - Pretoria J-30 Pretoria - Johannesburg J-31 Johannesburg (visite de Soweto et de la ville) J-32 Johannesburg – Paris (Si départ le soir, visite de la ville).
Nous sommes un couple de retraités de 69 et 74 ans qui parcourons le monde depuis 49 ans .En 2012 nous avions visité la Namibie, le Botswana et les chutes Victoria en 4x4 avec tente sur le toit et nous avions adoré. Cette année nous nous sommes décidés pour l’Afrique du Sud en octobre prochain (environ 32 jours) mais nous pensons plutôt louer cette fois-ci une berline classique. Nous avons établi une ébauche et souhaitons votre avis. Notre parcours est-il tenable ou trop ambitieux ? Rien n’est figé, nous n’avons pas encore réservé notre vol international ce qui donne tout latitude pour d’éventuelles modifications. Nous sommes preneurs de tous conseils éclairés.
J-1Paris – Le Cap - Si arrivée le matin, visite du centre-ville et de Waterfront (après-midi) J-2 Le Cap – Visite de la Table (matin) – Visite du jardin de Kirstenbosch (après-midi) J-3 Le Cap – bateau pour visite Robben Island (matin) et quartier Bo-Kaap - quartier Malay (après-midi) J-4 Le Cap – Balade au Cap de Bonne espérance en voiture (Muizenberg (False Bay), Boulder Beach (manchots), Cap de Bonne Espérance, retour au Cap par route de Chapmans Peak (prévoir la journée) J-5 Le Cap – Visite du marché Green Market (matin)- Musée District Six (après-midi) J-6 Le Cap – Hermanus - Voir les baleines (après-midi) J-7 Hermanus – Ladismith J-8 Ladismith – Knysna J-9 Knysna – Port Elisabeth - J-10 Port Elisabeth – Parc National des Eléphants d’Addo - J-11 Port Elisabeth - Graaff-Reinet - J-12 Graaff-Reinet – Bloemfontein – J-13 Bloemfontein – Clarens – J-14 Clarens – Parc National du Golden Gate J-15 Clarens – Howick – J-16 Howick – Himeville (Drakensberg) via Underberg J-17 Himeville – Durban via Howick J-18 Durban J-19 Durban – Hluhluwe J-20 Hluhluwe – Parc National Hluhluwe-iMfolozi – J-21 Hluhluwe – Ezulwini (Mantenga Lodge) J-22 Ezulwini (Mantenga Lodge) – Réserve Mlilwane – Visite de la réserve J-23 Ezulwini (Mantenga Lodge) – Nelspruit J-24 Nelspruit – Parc Kruger (Malelane) J-25 Parc Kruger J-26 Parc Kruger J-27 Parc Kruger – Acornhoek (Blyde River Canyon) J-28 Acornhoek (Blyde River Canyon) – Middelburg - via Nespruit J-29 Middelburg - Pretoria J-30 Pretoria - Johannesburg J-31 Johannesburg (visite de Soweto et de la ville) J-32 Johannesburg – Paris (Si départ le soir, visite de la ville).
Six mois en Afrique Australe en 4x4
Yannick et moi avons passé 6 mois dans notre jeep et avons parcouru 23 000 km entre la R D Congo, Angola, Namibie, RSA, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambie et retour Lubumbashi/Kinshasa en 2016 .
La dernière partie fut la plus difficile, 2000 km 13 jours de conduite et 17 jours en tout mais c'était un challenge pour le pilote et pour la Land cruiser ...les deux ont tenu ! et la co pilote aussi ... je vous invite à visiter notre blog www.ggroadtrip.com et si vous avez des questions n'hésitez pas si je peux vous aider c’est avec plaisir ...
Décoller de Victoria Falls en logeant en Zambie (avec enfants)
Bonjour à tous
Je prépare un voyage avec mes petits-enfants: Départ de Windhoek et arrivée à Livingstone. Le vol départ se ferait de Frankfort avec Air Namibia car direct. Le vol de retour pourrait se faire avec Air Namibia (Décollage Victoria Falls) ou SAA ( Décollage Livingstone). On visiterait les deux côtés des chutes et on prendrait le visa commun Zambie/Botswana de $50 a Kasungula (Botswana). Ma question: Est-ce que je peux loger deux nuits à Livingstone et décoller sans difficultés de Victoria Falls ou vaut-il mieux loger une nuit en Zambie et une nuit à Victoria Falls avec l’inconvénient de changer d'hôtel. En Zambie, l'Avani me semble incontournable car on peut se rendre aux chutes à pied. Si je devais choisir un autre au Zimbabwe, une recommandation. En tant qu'adulte je ne me poserait pas autant de question mes avec mes petits-enfants 7 et 13 je préfère prendre mes précautions.
Merci Louis
Je prépare un voyage avec mes petits-enfants: Départ de Windhoek et arrivée à Livingstone. Le vol départ se ferait de Frankfort avec Air Namibia car direct. Le vol de retour pourrait se faire avec Air Namibia (Décollage Victoria Falls) ou SAA ( Décollage Livingstone). On visiterait les deux côtés des chutes et on prendrait le visa commun Zambie/Botswana de $50 a Kasungula (Botswana). Ma question: Est-ce que je peux loger deux nuits à Livingstone et décoller sans difficultés de Victoria Falls ou vaut-il mieux loger une nuit en Zambie et une nuit à Victoria Falls avec l’inconvénient de changer d'hôtel. En Zambie, l'Avani me semble incontournable car on peut se rendre aux chutes à pied. Si je devais choisir un autre au Zimbabwe, une recommandation. En tant qu'adulte je ne me poserait pas autant de question mes avec mes petits-enfants 7 et 13 je préfère prendre mes précautions.
Merci Louis
Recherche loueur 4x4 à Windhoek
Bonjour à tous,
Mon ami et moi préparons notre prochain voyage en Afrique prévu pour Juillet-Août 2018. Nous avons prévu de faire un itinéraire de 3 semaines en self-drive, entre la Namibie (Désert de Namib, Damaraland, Etosha, la région de Caprivi), le Botswana (principalement pour le safari à Chobe) et pousser jusqu'aux Chutes Victoria.
Nous nous penchons actuellement sur la location d'un 4x4 avec tente de toit pour 2 personnes, Hilux ou Nissan ressortent le plus souvent.
Les devis ont été envoyés à une quinzaine de loueurs - certains reçus, d'autres en attente. Notre préoccupation actuelle est de trouver, outre un bon rapport qualité-prix, un loueur fiable, sans coût caché, ni arnaque à la clé.
Pour plus de précision, voici nos attentes principales: - Assurance: possibilité d'une franchise à 0 / glass & tyre - Possibilité de louer un GPS/Sat Phone - Pas d'obligation de récupérer la voiture à l'aéroport (nous avons constaté que la pratique est peu courante), donc A/R à l'aéroport de Windhoek proposé - Possibilité de traverser Botswana et Zimbabwe.
Pour le moment, et en l'attente des devis restants, nous avons retenu (estimation sur 21jours) - Africa 4x4 Rental - estimation à 2 610€/43 480 NAD - Africa on wheels - estimation à 1 915€/31 910 NAD - Cross Roads - estimation à 1 790€/29 850 NAD - African car hire - estimation à 2 048€/34 125 NAD - African tracks - estimation à 2 160€/35 990 NAD.
Merci par avance à celles & ceux qui auront des retours sur expériences/avis/veto sur les loueurs de 4x4 avec tente de toit en Namibie, cités ou non !
Bonne journée
Mon ami et moi préparons notre prochain voyage en Afrique prévu pour Juillet-Août 2018. Nous avons prévu de faire un itinéraire de 3 semaines en self-drive, entre la Namibie (Désert de Namib, Damaraland, Etosha, la région de Caprivi), le Botswana (principalement pour le safari à Chobe) et pousser jusqu'aux Chutes Victoria.
Nous nous penchons actuellement sur la location d'un 4x4 avec tente de toit pour 2 personnes, Hilux ou Nissan ressortent le plus souvent.
Les devis ont été envoyés à une quinzaine de loueurs - certains reçus, d'autres en attente. Notre préoccupation actuelle est de trouver, outre un bon rapport qualité-prix, un loueur fiable, sans coût caché, ni arnaque à la clé.
Pour plus de précision, voici nos attentes principales: - Assurance: possibilité d'une franchise à 0 / glass & tyre - Possibilité de louer un GPS/Sat Phone - Pas d'obligation de récupérer la voiture à l'aéroport (nous avons constaté que la pratique est peu courante), donc A/R à l'aéroport de Windhoek proposé - Possibilité de traverser Botswana et Zimbabwe.
Pour le moment, et en l'attente des devis restants, nous avons retenu (estimation sur 21jours) - Africa 4x4 Rental - estimation à 2 610€/43 480 NAD - Africa on wheels - estimation à 1 915€/31 910 NAD - Cross Roads - estimation à 1 790€/29 850 NAD - African car hire - estimation à 2 048€/34 125 NAD - African tracks - estimation à 2 160€/35 990 NAD.
Merci par avance à celles & ceux qui auront des retours sur expériences/avis/veto sur les loueurs de 4x4 avec tente de toit en Namibie, cités ou non !
Bonne journée
Une semaine en Islande à la "one again"
En Février dernier nous avons donc décidé sur un coup de tête de partir 1 semaine en Islande.
Nous ne connaissions pas du tout ce pays.
Étant plutôt/exclusivement axés sur la nature, les paysages et la faune nous avons donc choisi d'acheter le Lonely Planet de l'Islande, 6ème pays le moins peuplé en terme de densité, juste derrière le Botswana que nous visiterons cet été, et avons prit les billets dans la foulée. 🙂 C'est après que ça s'est un peu compliqué... 😇
Location de voiture chère, hébergement très chers, nourritures sur place hors de prix... 😮 Je vous invite à revivre ce voyage un peu particulier ! 😄
J1 (25/02/2017) : Nous nous réveillons à 5h pour faire les valises et les derniers préparatifs. Nous hésitions à prendre le bus mais finalement ça va être trop pénible donc nous appelons un taxi. Le taxi nous récupère à 6h15.
A 6h30 nous sommes à la gare, à 7h07 dans le train, et à A 9h30 nous sommes à Orly West.
Prêts pour l'aventure islandaise !
Nous devions décoller à 12h55 mais l’avion a du retard.
Nous décollerons finalement à 14h.
Etant habitué au service, correct mais basique, de Air Caraibe je me laisse évidemment tenté par la WIFI à 7€. 😇
Histoire de prévenir la famille, et les amis (ce que je n’avais pas non plus eu le temps de faire 😊) et de revoir le programme.
Au bout d'environ 2h30 de vol nous apercevons l’ile de glace !!! 😮
Une énorme étendue blanche apparait au milieu de l’Atlantique bleu foncé.
Rien d’exceptionnel à priori mais on se sent clairement à l’autre bout du monde.
Nous sommes déjà émerveillés ! 3h30 après le decollage nous atterrissons, à 16h30 heure locale, à l'aéroport de Keflavic. Un bus vient nous récupérer sur le tarmac, ça va il ne semble pas faire pas trop froid…pour l’instant. 😇
Une seule compagnie sur le tarmac : Icelandair ! 😎
Première surprise : pas de polices aux frontières ni quoi que ce soit… nous qui voulions notre tampon islandais, c’est raté !
Notre première impression de l’aéroport n’est pas super, nous arrivons dans un hall absolument pas fonctionnel, tout le monde se bouscule, les sièges sont en plein milieu du passage, la file d’attente pour la détaxe bloque tout le monde, 1 seul guichet d’information… Nous retirons 70 000 ISK puis cherchons un opérateur téléphonique pour acheter une carte SIM... en vain.
Nous faisons donc la queue au seul et unique guichet d’information… c’est pas que mais la nuit commence à tomber, nous n’avons pas de voiture, pas de nourriture, et il commence à neiger… hors de question de dormir à l’aéroport !
La jeune du guichet nous explique que c’est à la sandwicherie qu’il faut acheter les cartes SIM, on risquait pas de deviner.
Nous achetons une carte SIM repayée 1GB puis nous rendons au bureau de Blue Car Rental qui se trouve à l'extérieur de l'aéroport. J'ai pré-réservé une Kia Cee’d SW pour 85000 ISK la semaine avec siège arrière complètement rabattables formant un plancher plat idéal pour dormir à condition d’avoir une souplesse de fœtus.
Eh oui vous ne rêvez pas ! Nous allons dormir dans la voiture pendant 1 semaine. On est radin ou on l'est pas ! 😎
Il fait déjà beaucoup plus froid... le vent et la neige se renforcent... la tempête se lève !
Après 300m de marche dont une bonne partie sous et sur la neige nous arrivons au chaleureux bureau de Blue Car Rental.
Notre pré-réservation a bien été faite mais problème… La carte VISA premier d’Alison ne fonctionne pas… sans raison… 🏴☠️
Elle essaye deux fois mais rien n’y fait. De mon coté j’ai dépassé le plafond de paiement sur 30 jours de la mienne… On est pas dans la merde ! 🤪 Nous proposons de payer en cash.
Alison retourne à l’aéroport pour retirer 50 000 ISK supplémentaires pendant que je cherche une explication/solution sur internet.
Plus qu’à réviser ma mythologie nordique et prier… 😕
Alison revient finalement avec la money. Odin soit loué !
Nous payons la voiture et, énième surprise, ce n’est pas une voiture mais un 4x4... voila autre chose !
Nous avons été "surclassé" et avons hérité du Suzuki Vitara tout neuf que vient d’acquérir la société et dont notre loueur a l’air très fier. Seigneur ! 😮
En théorie j’aurais du râler parce que la VISA premier n’assure pas les locations de 4x4. De plus, la dernière fois qu’on nous a filé une voiture neuve on a perdu nos 400€ de caution mais bon ... je ne sais même pas si les assurances fonctionnent lorsqu'on paye en cash donc on est plus à ça près : Nous signons, prenons les clefs et fuyons !
Fuite de courte durée ! La voiture est brand new ça c’est claire, 74km au compteur, des boutons de partout j’y comprends rien, c'est tout juste si il n'y a pas l'option blindage pare balle mais le pire : C’est une automatique !! 😮🤪
Je n’ai jamais conduis d’automatique…
J’essaye un peu tout. Je cale, je fais gronder le moteur je recale… A part la marche arrière rien ne fonctionne !! Pour vous remettre dans le contexte nous sommes juste devant le bureau de Blue Car Rental, entourés de touristes asiatiques effrayés! 😄
Je ravale donc ma fierté et décide de retourner voir le loueur pour avoir un petit cours rapide car à ce rythme on ne va pas aller loin ! "- Ah le P ce n’est pas pour conduire sur un parking ? Bon à savoir !" 😏😇
C’est parti !! 😎 - "- Euh… on va où ?" "- Bonne question !!" Il est 18h30 la nuit tombe et il neige de plus en plus fort… Nous décidons d’aller vers Reykjavic pour faire des courses et visiter la ville si possible. Les premiers kilomètres sur neige sont périlleux... surtout avec cette bagnole qui change de vitesse quand ça lui chante, non mais! 😠
Il nous faudra plus d’une heure pour rejoindre la capitale. 😇
Nous arrivons à Reykjavic à 20h mais on est Samedi soir et la plupart des magasins alimentaires sont déjà fermés. Nous trouvons finalement une petite épicerie, les prix sont encore plus chers que ce que nous pensions. 🤪 Nous faisons quelques courses et passons acheter des sandwichs à une station essence… grave erreur !!! 1500Kr les 2 sandwichs !! 7€ le sandwich !! 😮 Nous les savourons...
Entre la neige, le vent, et le froid, c'est malheureusement impossible de se balader en ville ! Nous décidons donc d’aller au Blue Lagoon pour demander si nous pouvons y aller demain sans avoir réserver. Ce que j’ai lu sur internet dans l’avion ne m’a pas spécialement rassuré. 😕 Retour sur nos pas… La route est de plus en plus glissante.
Nous repérons le Blue Lagoon de loin
Et arrivons à 21h55, juste avant la fermeture. Première glissade sur la neige, nos ligaments ne sont pas au bout de leur peine, et petit chemin jusqu'à la station thermale, 25ème merveille du monde selon National Geographic. Je crois. 😊
Ambiance film fantastique !
Comme je le craignais nous ne pouvons pas venir demain sans réservation et il n’y a plus de place. 😕
L’hôtesse nous dit que les seuls disponibilités qu’elle a sont lundi matin ou vendredi soir à 20h… Ah ouais !!! 😮
Bon bah tant pis pas de Blue Lagoon pour nous. Ça commence bien… 😄
Nous continuons la route vers le sud et trouvons un endroit où s’arrêter pour dormir. Pas évident d’organiser le véhicule pour la nuit avec la tempête de neige à l’extérieur…
Les sièges arrières se rabattent plutôt bien, nous ne regretterons finalement pas la Kia cee’d. 🙂
Alison s’allonge à l’arrière et je me couche sur le siège passager.
Un peu le bordel cette première journée, demain nous ferons le cercle d’or, en espérant que ça se passe mieux... ... .... 😉
Bonneuh nuit !!
Étant plutôt/exclusivement axés sur la nature, les paysages et la faune nous avons donc choisi d'acheter le Lonely Planet de l'Islande, 6ème pays le moins peuplé en terme de densité, juste derrière le Botswana que nous visiterons cet été, et avons prit les billets dans la foulée. 🙂 C'est après que ça s'est un peu compliqué... 😇
Location de voiture chère, hébergement très chers, nourritures sur place hors de prix... 😮 Je vous invite à revivre ce voyage un peu particulier ! 😄
J1 (25/02/2017) : Nous nous réveillons à 5h pour faire les valises et les derniers préparatifs. Nous hésitions à prendre le bus mais finalement ça va être trop pénible donc nous appelons un taxi. Le taxi nous récupère à 6h15.
A 6h30 nous sommes à la gare, à 7h07 dans le train, et à A 9h30 nous sommes à Orly West.
Prêts pour l'aventure islandaise !
Nous devions décoller à 12h55 mais l’avion a du retard.
Nous décollerons finalement à 14h.
Etant habitué au service, correct mais basique, de Air Caraibe je me laisse évidemment tenté par la WIFI à 7€. 😇
Histoire de prévenir la famille, et les amis (ce que je n’avais pas non plus eu le temps de faire 😊) et de revoir le programme.
Au bout d'environ 2h30 de vol nous apercevons l’ile de glace !!! 😮
Une énorme étendue blanche apparait au milieu de l’Atlantique bleu foncé.
Rien d’exceptionnel à priori mais on se sent clairement à l’autre bout du monde.
Nous sommes déjà émerveillés ! 3h30 après le decollage nous atterrissons, à 16h30 heure locale, à l'aéroport de Keflavic. Un bus vient nous récupérer sur le tarmac, ça va il ne semble pas faire pas trop froid…pour l’instant. 😇
Une seule compagnie sur le tarmac : Icelandair ! 😎
Première surprise : pas de polices aux frontières ni quoi que ce soit… nous qui voulions notre tampon islandais, c’est raté !
Notre première impression de l’aéroport n’est pas super, nous arrivons dans un hall absolument pas fonctionnel, tout le monde se bouscule, les sièges sont en plein milieu du passage, la file d’attente pour la détaxe bloque tout le monde, 1 seul guichet d’information… Nous retirons 70 000 ISK puis cherchons un opérateur téléphonique pour acheter une carte SIM... en vain.
Nous faisons donc la queue au seul et unique guichet d’information… c’est pas que mais la nuit commence à tomber, nous n’avons pas de voiture, pas de nourriture, et il commence à neiger… hors de question de dormir à l’aéroport !
La jeune du guichet nous explique que c’est à la sandwicherie qu’il faut acheter les cartes SIM, on risquait pas de deviner.
Nous achetons une carte SIM repayée 1GB puis nous rendons au bureau de Blue Car Rental qui se trouve à l'extérieur de l'aéroport. J'ai pré-réservé une Kia Cee’d SW pour 85000 ISK la semaine avec siège arrière complètement rabattables formant un plancher plat idéal pour dormir à condition d’avoir une souplesse de fœtus.
Eh oui vous ne rêvez pas ! Nous allons dormir dans la voiture pendant 1 semaine. On est radin ou on l'est pas ! 😎
Il fait déjà beaucoup plus froid... le vent et la neige se renforcent... la tempête se lève !
Après 300m de marche dont une bonne partie sous et sur la neige nous arrivons au chaleureux bureau de Blue Car Rental.
Notre pré-réservation a bien été faite mais problème… La carte VISA premier d’Alison ne fonctionne pas… sans raison… 🏴☠️
Elle essaye deux fois mais rien n’y fait. De mon coté j’ai dépassé le plafond de paiement sur 30 jours de la mienne… On est pas dans la merde ! 🤪 Nous proposons de payer en cash.
Alison retourne à l’aéroport pour retirer 50 000 ISK supplémentaires pendant que je cherche une explication/solution sur internet.
Plus qu’à réviser ma mythologie nordique et prier… 😕
Alison revient finalement avec la money. Odin soit loué !
Nous payons la voiture et, énième surprise, ce n’est pas une voiture mais un 4x4... voila autre chose !
Nous avons été "surclassé" et avons hérité du Suzuki Vitara tout neuf que vient d’acquérir la société et dont notre loueur a l’air très fier. Seigneur ! 😮
En théorie j’aurais du râler parce que la VISA premier n’assure pas les locations de 4x4. De plus, la dernière fois qu’on nous a filé une voiture neuve on a perdu nos 400€ de caution mais bon ... je ne sais même pas si les assurances fonctionnent lorsqu'on paye en cash donc on est plus à ça près : Nous signons, prenons les clefs et fuyons !
Fuite de courte durée ! La voiture est brand new ça c’est claire, 74km au compteur, des boutons de partout j’y comprends rien, c'est tout juste si il n'y a pas l'option blindage pare balle mais le pire : C’est une automatique !! 😮🤪
Je n’ai jamais conduis d’automatique…
J’essaye un peu tout. Je cale, je fais gronder le moteur je recale… A part la marche arrière rien ne fonctionne !! Pour vous remettre dans le contexte nous sommes juste devant le bureau de Blue Car Rental, entourés de touristes asiatiques effrayés! 😄
Je ravale donc ma fierté et décide de retourner voir le loueur pour avoir un petit cours rapide car à ce rythme on ne va pas aller loin ! "- Ah le P ce n’est pas pour conduire sur un parking ? Bon à savoir !" 😏😇
C’est parti !! 😎 - "- Euh… on va où ?" "- Bonne question !!" Il est 18h30 la nuit tombe et il neige de plus en plus fort… Nous décidons d’aller vers Reykjavic pour faire des courses et visiter la ville si possible. Les premiers kilomètres sur neige sont périlleux... surtout avec cette bagnole qui change de vitesse quand ça lui chante, non mais! 😠
Il nous faudra plus d’une heure pour rejoindre la capitale. 😇
Nous arrivons à Reykjavic à 20h mais on est Samedi soir et la plupart des magasins alimentaires sont déjà fermés. Nous trouvons finalement une petite épicerie, les prix sont encore plus chers que ce que nous pensions. 🤪 Nous faisons quelques courses et passons acheter des sandwichs à une station essence… grave erreur !!! 1500Kr les 2 sandwichs !! 7€ le sandwich !! 😮 Nous les savourons...
Entre la neige, le vent, et le froid, c'est malheureusement impossible de se balader en ville ! Nous décidons donc d’aller au Blue Lagoon pour demander si nous pouvons y aller demain sans avoir réserver. Ce que j’ai lu sur internet dans l’avion ne m’a pas spécialement rassuré. 😕 Retour sur nos pas… La route est de plus en plus glissante.
Nous repérons le Blue Lagoon de loin
Et arrivons à 21h55, juste avant la fermeture. Première glissade sur la neige, nos ligaments ne sont pas au bout de leur peine, et petit chemin jusqu'à la station thermale, 25ème merveille du monde selon National Geographic. Je crois. 😊
Ambiance film fantastique !
Comme je le craignais nous ne pouvons pas venir demain sans réservation et il n’y a plus de place. 😕
L’hôtesse nous dit que les seuls disponibilités qu’elle a sont lundi matin ou vendredi soir à 20h… Ah ouais !!! 😮
Bon bah tant pis pas de Blue Lagoon pour nous. Ça commence bien… 😄
Nous continuons la route vers le sud et trouvons un endroit où s’arrêter pour dormir. Pas évident d’organiser le véhicule pour la nuit avec la tempête de neige à l’extérieur…
Les sièges arrières se rabattent plutôt bien, nous ne regretterons finalement pas la Kia cee’d. 🙂
Alison s’allonge à l’arrière et je me couche sur le siège passager.
Un peu le bordel cette première journée, demain nous ferons le cercle d’or, en espérant que ça se passe mieux... ... .... 😉
Bonneuh nuit !!
Entrée - séjour et santé pour l'Afrique du Sud
Bonjour,
J'utilise le copy/paste venant du site français "Conseils aux Voyageurs" du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères :
" Séjours inférieurs à 90 jours
Pour des séjours touristiques en Afrique du Sud inférieurs à 90 jours, les titulaires d’un passeport français (ordinaire, diplomatique ou de service) sont dispensés de visa préalable. Un permis de séjour de 90 jours sera délivré à la frontière à l’entrée sur le territoire sud-africain.
Le passeport doit impérativement comporter deux pages vierges et être encore valable 30 jours après la date prévue de sortie du territoire sud-africain. A défaut, les voyageurs sont refoulés à l’arrivée."
-> Après que les autorités de l'AFS ont mis le tampon d'entrée sur mon passeport, je souhaite aller au Botswana (peu importe). Quelques jours plus tard, je retourne en Afrique du Sud pour reprendre le vol du retour, je ne risque pas d'être refoulé par les autorités sud africaines?
"Les soins prodigués dans les établissements hospitaliers privés sud-africains sont de bonne qualité mais très coûteux."
-> Comme les frais médicaux sont extrêmement élevés en Afrique du Sud, avant de partir, je vous demande si l'assurance voyage de la CB Visa Premier suffit ou s'il faut l'assurance indépendante comme AVI International?
Bien cordialement,
F1
J'utilise le copy/paste venant du site français "Conseils aux Voyageurs" du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères :
" Séjours inférieurs à 90 jours
Pour des séjours touristiques en Afrique du Sud inférieurs à 90 jours, les titulaires d’un passeport français (ordinaire, diplomatique ou de service) sont dispensés de visa préalable. Un permis de séjour de 90 jours sera délivré à la frontière à l’entrée sur le territoire sud-africain.
Le passeport doit impérativement comporter deux pages vierges et être encore valable 30 jours après la date prévue de sortie du territoire sud-africain. A défaut, les voyageurs sont refoulés à l’arrivée."
-> Après que les autorités de l'AFS ont mis le tampon d'entrée sur mon passeport, je souhaite aller au Botswana (peu importe). Quelques jours plus tard, je retourne en Afrique du Sud pour reprendre le vol du retour, je ne risque pas d'être refoulé par les autorités sud africaines?
"Les soins prodigués dans les établissements hospitaliers privés sud-africains sont de bonne qualité mais très coûteux."
-> Comme les frais médicaux sont extrêmement élevés en Afrique du Sud, avant de partir, je vous demande si l'assurance voyage de la CB Visa Premier suffit ou s'il faut l'assurance indépendante comme AVI International?
Bien cordialement,
F1
Stage de conduite 4x4 sur sable dans le Sud-ouest de la France
Bonjour,
Je cherche un stage de conduite de 4x4 sur sable, que je voudrais offrir à mon mari. Si possible dans le Sud Ouest - les Landes?
Le but étant d'être plus à l'aise sur les pistes de différents parcs nationaux ( Namibie, Botswana, Australie...)
Avez- vous déjà expérimenté ce type de stage? Connaissez- vous un organisme sérieux? Auriez- vous des conseils à me donner?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses,
Je cherche un stage de conduite de 4x4 sur sable, que je voudrais offrir à mon mari. Si possible dans le Sud Ouest - les Landes?
Le but étant d'être plus à l'aise sur les pistes de différents parcs nationaux ( Namibie, Botswana, Australie...)
Avez- vous déjà expérimenté ce type de stage? Connaissez- vous un organisme sérieux? Auriez- vous des conseils à me donner?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses,
Tarif loueur Hertz 4x4 en Afrique du Sud
Bonjour à tout le monde
Devant louer un 4x4 pour 45 jours (du Cap à Johannesburg en passant par la Namibie et le Botswana), j'ai demandé plein de devis.(assurance 2° conducteur, frais aller, frais frontière)
Et .... Hertz m'a adressé un devis à 1 500 € alors que tous les autres sont entre 3 et 4 000 €
(Britz, Bushlore, Drive SouthAfrica, ValueCarRental)
Qu'en pensez vous ? Y a t il arnaque ou n'ai je pas tout compris ?
Merci pour vos réponses
Et Bonne nouvelle année.
Chambod
Traversée du parc North Luangwa en 4x4 (Zambie)
Bonjour à tous,
Nous préparons notre voyage en Zambie de 26 jours en août/septembre 2017. Nous louons un Toyota hilux 3.0 équipé camping, avec une tente sur le toit, pour être autonome, comme nous l'avons fait en Namibie et au Botswana. Nous arriverons à Lusaka et nous nous dirigerons vers South Luangwa après avoir fait une première étape à Lower Zambezi. Après South Luangwa nous souhaiterions rejoindre la route du nord T2 vers Mpika pour aller au nord du pays et si possible jusqu'au lac Tanganyika. Nous avons vu que la piste "road 05" qui traverse South Luangwa peut s'avérer "difficile" si l'on est qu'un seul véhicule pour passer l'escarpement. Quand est-il cette année ? Savez-vous si il est possible de traverser plus facilement par North Luangwa de Chifunda à Chitembo après avoir rejoint North Luangwa par la D 105 ?
D'avance merci pour vos réponses !
Nous préparons notre voyage en Zambie de 26 jours en août/septembre 2017. Nous louons un Toyota hilux 3.0 équipé camping, avec une tente sur le toit, pour être autonome, comme nous l'avons fait en Namibie et au Botswana. Nous arriverons à Lusaka et nous nous dirigerons vers South Luangwa après avoir fait une première étape à Lower Zambezi. Après South Luangwa nous souhaiterions rejoindre la route du nord T2 vers Mpika pour aller au nord du pays et si possible jusqu'au lac Tanganyika. Nous avons vu que la piste "road 05" qui traverse South Luangwa peut s'avérer "difficile" si l'on est qu'un seul véhicule pour passer l'escarpement. Quand est-il cette année ? Savez-vous si il est possible de traverser plus facilement par North Luangwa de Chifunda à Chitembo après avoir rejoint North Luangwa par la D 105 ?
D'avance merci pour vos réponses !
Tanzanie et Zanzibar avec enfant de 2 ans
Bonjour
Je ne suis toujours pas décidée pour mon prochain voyage en janvier 2017...
Nous sommes un couple qui a pas mal voyagé en backpack.
Depuis l'arrivée de notre fils nous sommes partis 1 mois au Costa Rica et 2 semaines en Bulgarie en Road trip sans agence ni guide.
Nous avons déjà eu l'occasion de voyager sans enfant en Namibie Botswana S.A. Nous avions voyagé en selfdrive pour 20 jours et 20 jours en autonomie.
Je pense à la TANZANIE pour un voyage d'un mois. Mes questions :
- est il possible de se rendre en TANZANIE sans agence puis de trouver sur place des safaris sans galères ? Car billets d'avion et hôtels ne semblent PAS hors de prix.
- avez vous des agences de SELFDRIVE à me recommander ?
- pensez vous que cette destination soit appropriée a un enfant de 2 ans et demi ? En cas d'otite ou autre maladie fréquente des petits y a t il de bons docteurs et hôpitaux ? Même question pour ZANZIBAR.
- le mois de janvier : les chaleurs sont elles supportables ?
- pour assister à des migrations est ce une période appropriée ?
Je suis preneuse de toute info qui pourrait m'aider à me décider sur ma destination Merci à tous
Philo
Nous sommes un couple qui a pas mal voyagé en backpack.
Depuis l'arrivée de notre fils nous sommes partis 1 mois au Costa Rica et 2 semaines en Bulgarie en Road trip sans agence ni guide.
Nous avons déjà eu l'occasion de voyager sans enfant en Namibie Botswana S.A. Nous avions voyagé en selfdrive pour 20 jours et 20 jours en autonomie.
Je pense à la TANZANIE pour un voyage d'un mois. Mes questions :
- est il possible de se rendre en TANZANIE sans agence puis de trouver sur place des safaris sans galères ? Car billets d'avion et hôtels ne semblent PAS hors de prix.
- avez vous des agences de SELFDRIVE à me recommander ?
- pensez vous que cette destination soit appropriée a un enfant de 2 ans et demi ? En cas d'otite ou autre maladie fréquente des petits y a t il de bons docteurs et hôpitaux ? Même question pour ZANZIBAR.
- le mois de janvier : les chaleurs sont elles supportables ?
- pour assister à des migrations est ce une période appropriée ?
Je suis preneuse de toute info qui pourrait m'aider à me décider sur ma destination Merci à tous
Philo
