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La Bolivie en 4x4 English translation pending
Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
Quelqu'une ou quelqu'un a-t-il déjà voyagé en Bolivie par ses propres moyens avec un véhicule genre 4x4 ? Les routes sont-elles vraiment si dangereuses ? 🏴☠️
Notre projet : Louer un 4x4 à La Paz descendre à Rurre puis aller à Santa Cruz (pour les monastères), puis à Sucre ensuite à Potosi, puis à Uyuni Salar (est-ce un site protégé où on ne peut entrer qu'avec une agence ?), puis Oruro (carnaval février) et rendre le véhicule à La Paz.
Merci de vos conseils sur le fait de faire ce trajet en voiture de location et sur les destinations choisies (voyage prévu du 1er février au 19 février).
Je me réjouis de lire vos commentaires😇
Quelqu'une ou quelqu'un a-t-il déjà voyagé en Bolivie par ses propres moyens avec un véhicule genre 4x4 ? Les routes sont-elles vraiment si dangereuses ? 🏴☠️
Notre projet : Louer un 4x4 à La Paz descendre à Rurre puis aller à Santa Cruz (pour les monastères), puis à Sucre ensuite à Potosi, puis à Uyuni Salar (est-ce un site protégé où on ne peut entrer qu'avec une agence ?), puis Oruro (carnaval février) et rendre le véhicule à La Paz.
Merci de vos conseils sur le fait de faire ce trajet en voiture de location et sur les destinations choisies (voyage prévu du 1er février au 19 février).
Je me réjouis de lire vos commentaires😇
Cherche personne se rendant à Sumatra English translation pending
Je recherche des VF qui se rendent sur SUMATRA et qui résident si possible en France .
Sampai jumpa lagi
Tryp Cayo Coco English translation pending
Salut la gang de voyageur, j'ai besoin maintenant de vous
Je veux allée a l'hotel Tryp Cayo Coco en Février 2005 pour 2 semaines et j'aimerais avoir des commentaires sur cet hotel et si vous avez des photos j'aimerais bien en avoir aussi.
Dites-moi l'an passée j'ai été au Sol Cayo Santa Maria et j'ai adorée cet endroit d'ailleur j'y retourne dans 2 ans c'est sur surtout au Bar à Élie full hot
En 2003 j'ai été au Playa Pesquero et c'était tout neuf et super bien cet hotel
Alors quel sont vos commentaires sur le Tryp Cayo Coco certaint mon dit que c'était full hot surtout en soirée les discotèques était bien et les piscines qui sont de tout beauté.
Merci de bien vouloir me donner des commentaires.
Angelyna
Je veux allée a l'hotel Tryp Cayo Coco en Février 2005 pour 2 semaines et j'aimerais avoir des commentaires sur cet hotel et si vous avez des photos j'aimerais bien en avoir aussi.
Dites-moi l'an passée j'ai été au Sol Cayo Santa Maria et j'ai adorée cet endroit d'ailleur j'y retourne dans 2 ans c'est sur surtout au Bar à Élie full hot
En 2003 j'ai été au Playa Pesquero et c'était tout neuf et super bien cet hotel
Alors quel sont vos commentaires sur le Tryp Cayo Coco certaint mon dit que c'était full hot surtout en soirée les discotèques était bien et les piscines qui sont de tout beauté.
Merci de bien vouloir me donner des commentaires.
Angelyna
Hôtel Playa Coco et excursions English translation pending
😏 Allo, Je serai à Playa Coco, le 5 sept, et j aimerais savoir les excursions qu il y a à faire là-bas ? La ville la plus pres, c est quoi ?
Comment est la nourriture ? Est ce qu il y a des maringouins comme à Cayo Santa Maria ?
Merci a tous qui sont déjà allé à cet hotel,
Zabeth de Cowansville😎
Comment est la nourriture ? Est ce qu il y a des maringouins comme à Cayo Santa Maria ?
Merci a tous qui sont déjà allé à cet hotel,
Zabeth de Cowansville😎
Quel hotel choisir? English translation pending
Je suis à prendre une décision pour voyager en décembre avec une adolescente à Cuba. Mon choix doit s'arrêter entre le Villa Cojimar ( Cayo guillermo) et le Grand Club Santa Lucia.
Sur un autre fourm j'ai pu obtenir beaucoup de détails concernant le Gran Club par contre rien sur Villa Cojimar.
Quelqu'un sait quelque Chose peut-être??
Merci Franky
Sur un autre fourm j'ai pu obtenir beaucoup de détails concernant le Gran Club par contre rien sur Villa Cojimar.
Quelqu'un sait quelque Chose peut-être??
Merci Franky
Bolivie en avril? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Avec mon ami on compte partir 3 semaines en Bolivie pdt les vacances d'avril.
D'après votre expérience est-ce une pas trop mauvaise période pr y aller??
Certaines personnes disent qu'il vaut mieux arriver à santa cruz pr s'adapter à l'altitude plutôt que Lapaz. Qu'en pensez vous?
Mercià vs tous
Elisabeth
Avec mon ami on compte partir 3 semaines en Bolivie pdt les vacances d'avril.
D'après votre expérience est-ce une pas trop mauvaise période pr y aller??
Certaines personnes disent qu'il vaut mieux arriver à santa cruz pr s'adapter à l'altitude plutôt que Lapaz. Qu'en pensez vous?
Mercià vs tous
Elisabeth
Trajet Guyane- Bolivie English translation pending
qui l'a fait ?
quel trajet ?
combien de temps ?
quel budjet?
merci
Retour du Tibet English translation pending
Tashi Dele,
Je reviens tout juste du Tibet où j'ai passé 21 jours, je suis partie de Kathmandou en groupe de 5 personnes en 4x4 et retour idem, j'ai visité Sakya, Shigatsé, Gyantsé, à Lhassa: Potala, Norbulinka, Jokhang, Drepung, Sera, Ramoche, puis Dranang, Samye, Mindroling, la vallée des rois à Chongye, Tsethang, Trandruk, le Yumbu Lakhang, le lac Namtso.
Si vous avez besoin d'infos pratiques, je suis à votre disposition.C'était grandiose, magnifique mais dur physiquement!!!En plus, on se sent frustré de ne pas pouvoir communiquer avec les gens car pratiquement personne ne parle anglais.
A+ Laura 😏
Je reviens tout juste du Tibet où j'ai passé 21 jours, je suis partie de Kathmandou en groupe de 5 personnes en 4x4 et retour idem, j'ai visité Sakya, Shigatsé, Gyantsé, à Lhassa: Potala, Norbulinka, Jokhang, Drepung, Sera, Ramoche, puis Dranang, Samye, Mindroling, la vallée des rois à Chongye, Tsethang, Trandruk, le Yumbu Lakhang, le lac Namtso.
Si vous avez besoin d'infos pratiques, je suis à votre disposition.C'était grandiose, magnifique mais dur physiquement!!!En plus, on se sent frustré de ne pas pouvoir communiquer avec les gens car pratiquement personne ne parle anglais.
A+ Laura 😏
Parapente, hébergement et trecks en Bolivie English translation pending
je suis à la recherche d'infos pour la BOLIVIE, hotel à la PAZ, agences de treks, personnes intéressées pour former un groupe .
je cherche aussi des infos sur le parapente (aérologie en juillet)
nous sommes 2 merci @+
Hôtel cabanes à Tulum au Mexique English translation pending
Bonjour,
qui peut m'aider à retrouver le nom d'un petit hotel cabañas qui se trouve sur le plage de Tulum ?
C'est un des premier quand on arrive sur la plage, il est peint avec plein de couleur, hamac sur les terrasses, super joli.
Merci
qui peut m'aider à retrouver le nom d'un petit hotel cabañas qui se trouve sur le plage de Tulum ?
C'est un des premier quand on arrive sur la plage, il est peint avec plein de couleur, hamac sur les terrasses, super joli.
Merci
Choix d'hôtel à Majorque? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous, 😛
Nous avons l'intention de partir en couple a Majorque fin septembre, début octobre. Quelqu'un peut-il nous aider à choisir notre hotel en "formule tout compris" Club Santa Ponsa Sun Club Eldorado à Cabo Regana Ola Club Bermudas à Palma Nova Hotel Costa Verde à LLucmajor Nous recherchons un endroit animé, sans être trop bruyant, ni trop "usine à touristes" .
Merci à tous ! et bonnes vacances 😉
Nous avons l'intention de partir en couple a Majorque fin septembre, début octobre. Quelqu'un peut-il nous aider à choisir notre hotel en "formule tout compris" Club Santa Ponsa Sun Club Eldorado à Cabo Regana Ola Club Bermudas à Palma Nova Hotel Costa Verde à LLucmajor Nous recherchons un endroit animé, sans être trop bruyant, ni trop "usine à touristes" .
Merci à tous ! et bonnes vacances 😉
Bolivie: bons plans à Salar et au parc d'Amboro English translation pending
Hola a todos,
Nous sommes a La Paz et partons dans quelques jours pour le Salar. N'y-a-t-il que Colque comme agence fiable ? On hesite a faire le circuit au depart de Tupiza ou a tracer jusqu'a San Pedro et partir de la-bas pour retourner sur Uyuni.
Apres, on ira vers Santa Cruz. Le parc Amboro a l'air tres tentant mais qui connait des bons plans pour y passer 1 jour ou 2 ? Il parait que la nature est hostile dans ce coin. Si vous avez des experiences ou tuyeaux pour ne pas se faire pomper trop de sang par les insectes qui y trainent, on est super preneurs !!
Merci d'avance et bon vent a tous les voyageurs !
Picoloto
Nous sommes a La Paz et partons dans quelques jours pour le Salar. N'y-a-t-il que Colque comme agence fiable ? On hesite a faire le circuit au depart de Tupiza ou a tracer jusqu'a San Pedro et partir de la-bas pour retourner sur Uyuni.
Apres, on ira vers Santa Cruz. Le parc Amboro a l'air tres tentant mais qui connait des bons plans pour y passer 1 jour ou 2 ? Il parait que la nature est hostile dans ce coin. Si vous avez des experiences ou tuyeaux pour ne pas se faire pomper trop de sang par les insectes qui y trainent, on est super preneurs !!
Merci d'avance et bon vent a tous les voyageurs !
Picoloto
Choix d'itinéraire en Pérou-Bolivie English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous disposons de 3 semaines de vacances et nous hésitons entre 2 itinéraires: soit Cuzco, Puno, lac Titicaca, Copacabana, Salar d'Uyuni, Potosi, Sucre, La Paz
avec un vol Paris> Lima puis la Paz> paris
OU consacrer 3 semaines à la visite de la Bolivie en arrivant à Santa Cruz et avec un trek de 2/3 jours dans les Andes
Nous avons peur que ce soit la course avec le 1er itineraire mais on nous a dit que le Macchu Pichu est vraiment à voir.
Merci pour vos conseils.
Nous disposons de 3 semaines de vacances et nous hésitons entre 2 itinéraires: soit Cuzco, Puno, lac Titicaca, Copacabana, Salar d'Uyuni, Potosi, Sucre, La Paz
avec un vol Paris> Lima puis la Paz> paris
OU consacrer 3 semaines à la visite de la Bolivie en arrivant à Santa Cruz et avec un trek de 2/3 jours dans les Andes
Nous avons peur que ce soit la course avec le 1er itineraire mais on nous a dit que le Macchu Pichu est vraiment à voir.
Merci pour vos conseils.
Cherche belle plage tranquille, où aller? English translation pending
Je recherche seulement un endroit tranquille comme priorité de belle plage vierge( je veux une plage ou je pourrais pratiquer le nudiste simplement pour le bronzage seulement....rien de plus). Je voyagerai seul. Je me suis arrête sur cayo Largo ou Cayo Santa maria.... Mais d'après les photo que j'ai visionné, la villégiature semble un peu désertique ??? (Je suis déjà allé à Sainte-Lucie ... là, la villégiature m'a fait vraiement capoter !!!! ... mais pas de plage nudiste.... mais avez vous quelque chose à me proposer...... Désire aussi de la bonne bouffe... avec Hotel 3.5*ou4* pour départ à la mi-février...forfait tout compris(budget 1200à 1800$CD max pour 7 jours).
Sol lunas mares resort English translation pending
Bonjour,
je voudrais des informations sur cette emplacement, car je suis jamais aller et je pars le 12 février 2004 pour semaine, c'est un cadeau que j'ai offert à mon copain pour Noel. J'aimerais avoir des commantaires si c'est possible:
Les restaurants, la plage, activité, propreté des chambres, le service ect....
Merci à l'avance,
Sonya
je voudrais des informations sur cette emplacement, car je suis jamais aller et je pars le 12 février 2004 pour semaine, c'est un cadeau que j'ai offert à mon copain pour Noel. J'aimerais avoir des commantaires si c'est possible:
Les restaurants, la plage, activité, propreté des chambres, le service ect....
Merci à l'avance,
Sonya
Formalités pour mariage à Cuba? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous !
Est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un parmi vous qui connaitrait le processus pour un mariage à Cuba...la liste des papiers nécessaires, les démarches à faire ici et là bas, les frais etc...
Ma soeur veut se marier à Santa Maria Del Mar et les informations qu'elle a reçu du Consula sont assez vagues et diffèrent d'une personne à l'autre. (frais, papiers et démarches)
J'apprécierais grandement votre aide et de bons renseignements précis nous aideraient grandement.
Merci à l'avance de prendre le temps de me répondre.
Willie 🙂
Est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un parmi vous qui connaitrait le processus pour un mariage à Cuba...la liste des papiers nécessaires, les démarches à faire ici et là bas, les frais etc...
Ma soeur veut se marier à Santa Maria Del Mar et les informations qu'elle a reçu du Consula sont assez vagues et diffèrent d'une personne à l'autre. (frais, papiers et démarches)
J'apprécierais grandement votre aide et de bons renseignements précis nous aideraient grandement.
Merci à l'avance de prendre le temps de me répondre.
Willie 🙂
Apnée dans les Antilles English translation pending
Je cherche un complexe hotellier (Bahamas, Cuba ou République Dominicaine)où il est possible de faire de l'apnée sans avoir à se déplacer en bus pour voir un récif coralien intéressant.
Quelqu'un peut m'aider ?😎
Quelqu'un peut m'aider ?😎
Breezes Costa Verde à Holguin English translation pending
J'aimerais beaucoup aller au Breezes Costa Verde de Holguin fin novembre, début décembre.
Alors, si vous avez des informations concernant cet endroit, je suis preneur.
Merci beaucoup 😎
Alors, si vous avez des informations concernant cet endroit, je suis preneur.
Merci beaucoup 😎
Hôtel Sol Cayo Coco English translation pending
J'aimerais avoir des commentaires sur cette destination Cayo Coco, hotelSol Cayo Coco, toutes les questions habituelles, plage, nourriture, chambre enfin tout ce qui est possible .
Merci
Merci
Our road trip through the American Southwest for summer 2026
Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026: Car rental – check, Hotels – check, Itinerary – almost check, Photo gear – check, Budget – check, 🤪 Meal planning – meh, we’ll see... Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth: The Longhorns and the Stockyards; JR’s ranch (for the missus); Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center: See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains: El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum: Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona: Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque: Santa Fe, Turquoise Trail, Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66: Old Route 66 in the city; Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas: JFK Museum; Perot Museum; West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Return to France: Dallas-Montpellier via CDG.
Cheers!
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026: Car rental – check, Hotels – check, Itinerary – almost check, Photo gear – check, Budget – check, 🤪 Meal planning – meh, we’ll see... Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth: The Longhorns and the Stockyards; JR’s ranch (for the missus); Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center: See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains: El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum: Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona: Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque: Santa Fe, Turquoise Trail, Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66: Old Route 66 in the city; Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas: JFK Museum; Perot Museum; West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Return to France: Dallas-Montpellier via CDG.
Cheers!
Travel companions for Sicily in May/June or Vietnam in September
Hello,
I’m a 70-year-old retiree looking for two or three travel companions to visit Sicily, which I haven’t been to, in May or June. I’m also planning to visit Vietnam in September. I love exploring, learning, and meeting new people, and I’m adaptable, but it’s not easy to find people with the same interests. Team spirit is important to me. I travel on a mid-range budget. Looking forward to your comments. You can reach me at: maryse.21 @orange.fr Best regards,
I’m a 70-year-old retiree looking for two or three travel companions to visit Sicily, which I haven’t been to, in May or June. I’m also planning to visit Vietnam in September. I love exploring, learning, and meeting new people, and I’m adaptable, but it’s not easy to find people with the same interests. Team spirit is important to me. I travel on a mid-range budget. Looking forward to your comments. You can reach me at: maryse.21 @orange.fr Best regards,
"Bambara in 30 Days"
A real gem for those who want to connect with their roots or discover an African language. The explanations are simple, and I really appreciated the cultural examples included in the book. Highly recommended. (Fatoumata T)
Manual: "Bambara in 30 Days"
Bambara in 30 Days is a manual and conversation guide specifically designed to help learners communicate in many everyday situations. This educational tool is aimed at anyone wanting to learn Bambara (bamanankan), regardless of their level: from beginners to advanced speakers looking to improve.
Several themes are covered: greetings, how to introduce yourself and apologize, family, numbers from 1 to 100, meals, emotions, transportation, currency, shopping, parts of the human body, days of the week, how to ask a question, how to ask for the price or age, how to count money, other types of questions, colors, traveling, blessing formulas for Muslim holidays: e.g., Tabaski (seliba) or Korité (selifiitinin or selidennin), and family events: e.g., birth (bangeli), marriage (furu), death (saya or fatuli)... ultimately, tools needed to communicate in many everyday situations.
The lessons (kalansen) are organized by theme, ranging from the alphabet to common expressions. All lessons include corrections (jaabi) to reinforce learning and correct mistakes. They cover various topics like greetings, numbers, family, etc. (see above) and are designed to be progressive, allowing for skill development. Each lesson is accompanied by practical exercises to apply the knowledge. After every set of 5 lessons, there’s a review (seginkanni) to consolidate what’s been learned.
In summary, the manual consists of...
30 lessons with 6 reviews
Over 50 audio files available online
Over 100 exercises (baarakɛ) with answer keys
A small vocabulary section in each lesson
Blank "notes" page at the end of every lesson
The audio files help facilitate learning. They are accessible via a specific link that should only be used by the manual’s purchaser.
African languages, like Bambara, play a crucial role in the culture and identity of African peoples. Learning them helps preserve traditions and local knowledge. Bambara is the most widely spoken language in Mali and a key lingua franca for communication in West Africa. It’s rich in idiomatic expressions and proverbs, reflecting the wisdom and culture of the Manding peoples. Moreover, it’s taught in schools and used in local media (to learn more, see here). In general, linguistic diversity in Africa is immense, with thousands of languages spoken across the continent.
Malle, Tahirou / Oumou Coulibaly / Issoufou Keïta (authors) Bambara in 30 Days. Conversation Guide 184 pages ISBN 978-2-49304713-7 21.90 €
L'Univers des Langues Africaines 38 rue de Bonneuil 77100 MEAUX/France https://universdeslanguesafricaines.com
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Manual: "Bambara in 30 Days"
Bambara in 30 Days is a manual and conversation guide specifically designed to help learners communicate in many everyday situations. This educational tool is aimed at anyone wanting to learn Bambara (bamanankan), regardless of their level: from beginners to advanced speakers looking to improve.
Several themes are covered: greetings, how to introduce yourself and apologize, family, numbers from 1 to 100, meals, emotions, transportation, currency, shopping, parts of the human body, days of the week, how to ask a question, how to ask for the price or age, how to count money, other types of questions, colors, traveling, blessing formulas for Muslim holidays: e.g., Tabaski (seliba) or Korité (selifiitinin or selidennin), and family events: e.g., birth (bangeli), marriage (furu), death (saya or fatuli)... ultimately, tools needed to communicate in many everyday situations.
The lessons (kalansen) are organized by theme, ranging from the alphabet to common expressions. All lessons include corrections (jaabi) to reinforce learning and correct mistakes. They cover various topics like greetings, numbers, family, etc. (see above) and are designed to be progressive, allowing for skill development. Each lesson is accompanied by practical exercises to apply the knowledge. After every set of 5 lessons, there’s a review (seginkanni) to consolidate what’s been learned.
In summary, the manual consists of...
30 lessons with 6 reviews
Over 50 audio files available online
Over 100 exercises (baarakɛ) with answer keys
A small vocabulary section in each lesson
Blank "notes" page at the end of every lesson
The audio files help facilitate learning. They are accessible via a specific link that should only be used by the manual’s purchaser.
African languages, like Bambara, play a crucial role in the culture and identity of African peoples. Learning them helps preserve traditions and local knowledge. Bambara is the most widely spoken language in Mali and a key lingua franca for communication in West Africa. It’s rich in idiomatic expressions and proverbs, reflecting the wisdom and culture of the Manding peoples. Moreover, it’s taught in schools and used in local media (to learn more, see here). In general, linguistic diversity in Africa is immense, with thousands of languages spoken across the continent.
Malle, Tahirou / Oumou Coulibaly / Issoufou Keïta (authors) Bambara in 30 Days. Conversation Guide 184 pages ISBN 978-2-49304713-7 21.90 €
L'Univers des Langues Africaines 38 rue de Bonneuil 77100 MEAUX/France https://universdeslanguesafricaines.com
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Rome: Feedback on my 7-day itinerary
Hello,
We’re heading to Rome from 21/09, arriving in the early afternoon, and returning on 28/09, leaving in the morning. We’ve already booked our flight tickets and our accommodation in the city center: Via Ezio.
I’d love to get your feedback on our itinerary and if there are any visits we should book right now:
Monday 21 afternoon:
Largo di Torre Argentina: a sacred spot for cats.
Tuesday 22:
The Vatican: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning. Afternoon: St. Peter’s Basilica, the dome, and if possible, the necropolis.
Wednesday 23:
Morning: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Afternoon: Trastevere neighborhood and the Monumento a Garibaldi.
Thursday 24:
Piazza Navona, Church of St. Louis of the French, the Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, Trevi Fountain.
Friday 25:
Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Quirinale, Piazza della Repubblica, and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Saturday 26:
Aventine and Testaccio neighborhoods, the Capuchin Crypt.
Sunday 27:
Ostia.
Monday 28:
Departure.
Are any days too packed, or should we add more visits?
Thanks for your input and help!
Cheers!
Anne
Family trip to Cape Verde: questions about accommodation and activities
Good morning! We're heading to Cape Verde for 2 weeks at the end of April—São Vicente, Boa Vista, and Santiago. We’re a family of 5: 3 kids (4, 6, and 12) and 2 adults.
My questions revolve around beaches (a spot with interesting snorkeling and safe swimming for the kids), accommodation (kid-friendly, parks nearby, pool, beach, or nature—more like guesthouses or family-run pensions), hikes (accessible for kids), and whether renting a car makes sense depending on the island, even though local buses are an adventure in themselves.
**Santiago:** - Beach & snorkeling: Tarrafal, Quebra Canela in Praia, Ribeira da Barca (okay for kids?), Águas Belas? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Malagueta?, Baobab Boa Entrada, Pico António (accessible? elevation gain, time to climb, difficulty, interest for kids?)
**Boa Vista:** - Beach + snorkeling: Santa Mónica, Praia de Chaves, Gatas, ... Estoril Beach in Sal Rei maybe? - Can we swim at Turtle Bay to see the turtles even though it’s not nesting season? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Viana Desert? Can we explore it solo by renting a 4x4 and easily find the points of interest? - Is it worth renting a 4x4 for our stay in Boa Vista?
**São Vicente:** - Beach + snorkeling: Laginha, Porto Grande, Praia Grande, Baía das Gatas, São Pedro...? (safe, good snorkeling?) - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: cliffs?, Monte Verde?
Thanks for your feedback, great tips—especially for accommodation where we’re totally in the dark! And your thoughts on whether renting a car is a good idea and which beaches are safest for kids.
See you soon! Christophe
My questions revolve around beaches (a spot with interesting snorkeling and safe swimming for the kids), accommodation (kid-friendly, parks nearby, pool, beach, or nature—more like guesthouses or family-run pensions), hikes (accessible for kids), and whether renting a car makes sense depending on the island, even though local buses are an adventure in themselves.
**Santiago:** - Beach & snorkeling: Tarrafal, Quebra Canela in Praia, Ribeira da Barca (okay for kids?), Águas Belas? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Malagueta?, Baobab Boa Entrada, Pico António (accessible? elevation gain, time to climb, difficulty, interest for kids?)
**Boa Vista:** - Beach + snorkeling: Santa Mónica, Praia de Chaves, Gatas, ... Estoril Beach in Sal Rei maybe? - Can we swim at Turtle Bay to see the turtles even though it’s not nesting season? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Viana Desert? Can we explore it solo by renting a 4x4 and easily find the points of interest? - Is it worth renting a 4x4 for our stay in Boa Vista?
**São Vicente:** - Beach + snorkeling: Laginha, Porto Grande, Praia Grande, Baía das Gatas, São Pedro...? (safe, good snorkeling?) - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: cliffs?, Monte Verde?
Thanks for your feedback, great tips—especially for accommodation where we’re totally in the dark! And your thoughts on whether renting a car is a good idea and which beaches are safest for kids.
See you soon! Christophe
Looking for birdwatching travel companions - Northern South America (Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Guyana)
Hi everyone! I’m planning a trip of at least one month in August-September in Northern South America, with the main focus being wildlife discovery, especially birds.
I haven’t set the exact destination or dates yet. It’ll depend on flight opportunities, my budget (3000-4000 €), and the people I decide to travel with.
I’m particularly looking into options in Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, and French Guiana. Some possibilities: - Ecuador: Mindo (cloud forest, foothills of the Andes) 🇪🇨 - Colombia: coastal forests of Santa Marta, Los Nevados National Park, Antioquia, coastal rainforest of Chocó 🇨🇴 - Brazil: Pantanal (budget permitting), Northeast (between São Luís and Salvador) 🇧🇷 - French Guiana: Kaw Marshes, Petit Saut, Mana, Matoury, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 🇬🇫
I’m looking for: 1 or 2 companions to share this adventure. 🦉 Birdwatching enthusiasts or those interested in other taxa (all levels) and/or wildlife photography lovers; 🎒 a bit of a rugged, curious, and enthusiastic spirit. No age limit, but good physical shape for relaxed nature hikes.
The plan: mix guided birdwatching tours in small groups, lodges for intense nature observation, with periods of independent travel. Budget: 3500-4000 € per person, flights included. Proposed timeframe: August-September 2026
Everything’s still flexible. Important to get to know each other and chat before we go (in person or via Zoom/Teams). If you’re interested, send me a message! 🦉
I haven’t set the exact destination or dates yet. It’ll depend on flight opportunities, my budget (3000-4000 €), and the people I decide to travel with.
I’m particularly looking into options in Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, and French Guiana. Some possibilities: - Ecuador: Mindo (cloud forest, foothills of the Andes) 🇪🇨 - Colombia: coastal forests of Santa Marta, Los Nevados National Park, Antioquia, coastal rainforest of Chocó 🇨🇴 - Brazil: Pantanal (budget permitting), Northeast (between São Luís and Salvador) 🇧🇷 - French Guiana: Kaw Marshes, Petit Saut, Mana, Matoury, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 🇬🇫
I’m looking for: 1 or 2 companions to share this adventure. 🦉 Birdwatching enthusiasts or those interested in other taxa (all levels) and/or wildlife photography lovers; 🎒 a bit of a rugged, curious, and enthusiastic spirit. No age limit, but good physical shape for relaxed nature hikes.
The plan: mix guided birdwatching tours in small groups, lodges for intense nature observation, with periods of independent travel. Budget: 3500-4000 € per person, flights included. Proposed timeframe: August-September 2026
Everything’s still flexible. Important to get to know each other and chat before we go (in person or via Zoom/Teams). If you’re interested, send me a message! 🦉
On the Roads of Costa Rica
Hello everyone, I’m happy to welcome you to this new travel journal.
We’re heading to Costa Rica together—a Central American destination that dreams are made of for many French travelers and attracts crowds from France.

It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.

Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.

Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).

Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.

Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.

Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).

Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.

Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant

Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).
Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.
https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1772295011-z8mILBEUXHU8Ajz.jpg

It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.

Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.

Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).

Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.

Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.

Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).

Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.

Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant

Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).
Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.
https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1772295011-z8mILBEUXHU8Ajz.jpg
Feedback on 15-day family trip to Colombia
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted!
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend? Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding, Cocora Valley, Hiking, Nearby villages. Flight to 3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one. Short night hike. Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus. Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback! Have a great day!
Seb
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend? Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding, Cocora Valley, Hiking, Nearby villages. Flight to 3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one. Short night hike. Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus. Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback! Have a great day!
Seb
What to see around La Spezia besides the Cinque Terre?
Hi,
I’m planning my trip to La Spezia and I’m struggling to find nice places to visit besides the Cinque Terre and Portovenere.
Budget: Mid-range
NO hiking
Can you help me out?
Thanks!
Can you help me out?
Thanks!
Colombia Road Trip: Itinerary and Safety
Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s packed with such useful info! 🙂 My husband and I are planning a 2.5-week self-drive trip to Colombia at the end of the year, including some domestic flights. My first question is: is it possible, easy, and safe to do a road trip in Colombia?
Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):
29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá. 30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate. 01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva. 02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá. 03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento. 04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby? 05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones? 06/12: Flight to Medellín. 07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses? 08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé. 09/12: Return to Medellín. 10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park. 11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance. 12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think? 13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?). 14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao. 15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time. 16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach. 17/12: Return to France.
So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂
Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):
29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá. 30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate. 01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva. 02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá. 03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento. 04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby? 05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones? 06/12: Flight to Medellín. 07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses? 08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé. 09/12: Return to Medellín. 10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park. 11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance. 12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think? 13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?). 14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao. 15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time. 16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach. 17/12: Return to France.
So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂
Feedback on 2-week South Africa itinerary
Hi everyone,
It's official—I've got our flight tickets for next October! Two weeks with my 16-year-old son, aiming to see plenty of big animals and birds.
Thanks to all of you for the wealth of information on this site.
After going through a good chunk of the forum and travel journals about South Africa, I think my itinerary is ready...
I’ve planned 2 days with long drives to minimize time spent outside the parks. These are Sunday the 18th: Johannesburg Airport to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve, and Friday the 23rd: St. Lucia to Nelspruit (staying in South Africa) or as close as possible to visit the Canyon the next day.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary, especially these 2 days—are they doable or not? Should I book in advance, or will there be places to sleep along the way if we don’t make it to our planned destination? What’s the crowd level in South Africa in October?
As for Kruger, I’ve chosen campsites with camping facilities, prioritizing the "satellite" camps, at least in the northern part!! I’ve planned to change camps almost every day to combine travel and wildlife spotting, but is this the right choice?
The itinerary:
Sunday 18th Arrival at 8:50 AM in Johannesburg Drive to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve 530 km, 7h20 1 night (18th–19th) at the northern gate
Monday 19th Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve 1h30, 50 km 2nd night (19th–20th) southeast of the reserve
Tuesday 20th Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve 3rd night (20th–21st) southeast of the reserve or Mpila
Wednesday 21st Reserve and drive to St. Lucia Drive to St. Lucia: 1h, 50 km Crocodile and hippo boat tour at 3 PM 4th night (21st–22nd) in St. Lucia Sugarloaf Campsites
Thursday 22nd Whale-watching tour 7–9 AM (or the next day) Cap Vidal, day trip: 70 km round trip 5th night (22nd–23rd) in St. Lucia Sugarloaf Campsites
Friday 23rd Drive to Nelspruit 541 km, 7h Night in Nelspruit 6th night (23rd–24th) in Graskop
Saturday 24th Blyde River Canyon 150 km, 2h + stops 7th night (24th–25th) at Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
Sunday 25th (Kruger Day 1) Leopard Trail hike: 3h Drive to Kruger, Phalaborwa Gate 136 km, 2h to the park entrance 75 km, 3h to Mopani - Tzende 8th night (25th–26th) Kruger 1: Tsendze
Monday 26th (Kruger Day 2) Drive to Balule: 84 km, 3h20 9th night (26th–27th) Kruger 2: Balule
Tuesday 27th (Kruger Day 3) Drive to Satara: 160 km, 6h25 10th night (27th–28th) Kruger 3: Satara
Wednesday 28th (Kruger Day 4) Kruger 11th night (28th–29th) Kruger 4: Satara
Thursday 29th (Kruger Day 5) Kruger 12th night (29th–30th) Kruger 5: Skukuza
Friday 30th (Kruger Day 6) Kruger 13th night (30th–31st) Kruger 6: Lower Sabi
Saturday 31st (Kruger Day 7) Kruger 14th night (31st–1st) Kruger 7: Berg-en-Dal
Sunday 31st Departure: flight at 9:15 PM (must be at the airport by 6 PM max) Morning in Kruger, then drive 400 km, 5h30—departure by 11 AM max
Thanks in advance for your feedback! Claude
It's official—I've got our flight tickets for next October! Two weeks with my 16-year-old son, aiming to see plenty of big animals and birds.
Thanks to all of you for the wealth of information on this site.
After going through a good chunk of the forum and travel journals about South Africa, I think my itinerary is ready...
I’ve planned 2 days with long drives to minimize time spent outside the parks. These are Sunday the 18th: Johannesburg Airport to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve, and Friday the 23rd: St. Lucia to Nelspruit (staying in South Africa) or as close as possible to visit the Canyon the next day.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary, especially these 2 days—are they doable or not? Should I book in advance, or will there be places to sleep along the way if we don’t make it to our planned destination? What’s the crowd level in South Africa in October?
As for Kruger, I’ve chosen campsites with camping facilities, prioritizing the "satellite" camps, at least in the northern part!! I’ve planned to change camps almost every day to combine travel and wildlife spotting, but is this the right choice?
The itinerary:
Sunday 18th Arrival at 8:50 AM in Johannesburg Drive to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve 530 km, 7h20 1 night (18th–19th) at the northern gate
Monday 19th Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve 1h30, 50 km 2nd night (19th–20th) southeast of the reserve
Tuesday 20th Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve 3rd night (20th–21st) southeast of the reserve or Mpila
Wednesday 21st Reserve and drive to St. Lucia Drive to St. Lucia: 1h, 50 km Crocodile and hippo boat tour at 3 PM 4th night (21st–22nd) in St. Lucia Sugarloaf Campsites
Thursday 22nd Whale-watching tour 7–9 AM (or the next day) Cap Vidal, day trip: 70 km round trip 5th night (22nd–23rd) in St. Lucia Sugarloaf Campsites
Friday 23rd Drive to Nelspruit 541 km, 7h Night in Nelspruit 6th night (23rd–24th) in Graskop
Saturday 24th Blyde River Canyon 150 km, 2h + stops 7th night (24th–25th) at Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
Sunday 25th (Kruger Day 1) Leopard Trail hike: 3h Drive to Kruger, Phalaborwa Gate 136 km, 2h to the park entrance 75 km, 3h to Mopani - Tzende 8th night (25th–26th) Kruger 1: Tsendze
Monday 26th (Kruger Day 2) Drive to Balule: 84 km, 3h20 9th night (26th–27th) Kruger 2: Balule
Tuesday 27th (Kruger Day 3) Drive to Satara: 160 km, 6h25 10th night (27th–28th) Kruger 3: Satara
Wednesday 28th (Kruger Day 4) Kruger 11th night (28th–29th) Kruger 4: Satara
Thursday 29th (Kruger Day 5) Kruger 12th night (29th–30th) Kruger 5: Skukuza
Friday 30th (Kruger Day 6) Kruger 13th night (30th–31st) Kruger 6: Lower Sabi
Saturday 31st (Kruger Day 7) Kruger 14th night (31st–1st) Kruger 7: Berg-en-Dal
Sunday 31st Departure: flight at 9:15 PM (must be at the airport by 6 PM max) Morning in Kruger, then drive 400 km, 5h30—departure by 11 AM max
Thanks in advance for your feedback! Claude