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Pour m'aider à préparer un trip au Kenya dites moi quel sont les parcs que vous avez préférés la-bas ! 😉 ( Ah, et comme à l"école, dites moi aussi pourquoi ! ) 😎

mon dernier jour en Namibie est consacré au retour sur windhoek depuis etosha. que faire et où s'arrêter sur ce parcours ? qui a des infos sur les fondations de sauvegarde des guépards à otjiwarongo ? est-ce que le marché de Okahandja vaut le coup et est-il ouvert le soir ou seulement dans la journée ? merci pour vos précieux conseils vinnylove

Beaucoup entendu parler, recommandé dans divers chats. Bizarrement pas encore mis en avant par la presse... Malaria, de Lo Kalmanson (Ed. Panama) : THE roman de voyage que tous les voyageurs rêveraient d'avoir écrit, au fin fond du Brésil et de la Bolivie, plus vrai que nature. Excellente préparation au voyage. By the way, je connais bien ces régions. Je réponds à toute question pratique.

Bonjour à tous, Connaitriez vous une façon bon marché de réserver un hotel sympa sur la cote de boca chica ou juan dolio pour 1 jour par ci, 2 jours par là? j'ai trouvé le site www.hotelclub.com qui me parait avoir des tarifs interressant .... quelqu'un peut il me conseiller ? j'ai un budget qui me parait raisonnable de 60 € par nuit . Est il possible de trouver des hotels sympa comme vers las terrenas ? merci d'avance de vos réponses Marie-Laure

bonjour à tous, je souhaite partir en république tchèque au mois d'aout en vacances, j'ai en juillet un stage dit "externe" pour ma formation d'educateur spécialisé a effectuer et on peut faire ca dans une asso à l'etranger, par exemple en chantier jeune environnement ou rénovation. quelqu'un connait-il des asso en république tchèque ou dans le pays environnants ou des asso francaise partant dans ces contrées??? merci!

Bonjour,

Nous partons en Afrique du Sud en juin 2006 et désirons passer une ou deux journées dans une réserve privée avant d'entrer dans le parc Kruger.

Deux réserves ont attiré notre attention par leur rabais en saison hivernale: "Tangala authentic safari camp" et "Gwalagwala camp".

Est-ce que quelqu'un a déjà séjourné dans une de ces réserves privées? Y a-t-il d'autres suggestions intéressantes?

Merci😎

Bonjour, je souhaite partir pour une durée d'environ trois mois (avril mai et juin ) en espagne, a barcelone. Seulement cela me parait super compliqué car j'ai pas énormément d'argent de coté et je veux partir en étant quasiment sur de travailler bas, je ne peux donc pas m'engager sur un logement avant de partir si je ne suis sur de rien et qu'au final je me retrouve sans rien. Tout cela me parait super compliqué avec la contrainte des parent qui s'ajoute a tout ca, voulant s'assurer que leur fils de 18 ans avide de voyages ne fait pas n'importe quoi... L'idéal serait donc de trouver un travail sur barcelone a partir de la france, or cela m'aparait encore super compliqué, mes recherches entreprises il y a quelques temps n'étant pas tres concluantes. J'attend donc vos conseils, pour trouver un petit job la bas. Je pense que l'idéal serait d'aller passer quelques jours la bas avant tout engagement histoire de faire le tour des bars, mais encore une fois le probleme de l'argent se pose. J'espere que vous m'apporterez l'aide nécessaire a l'aboutissement de mon petit projet! merci salut!!

Hello !

J'en doute pas qu'il doit y avoir une multitude de sites magnifiques à faire en Asie.

Avec mon amie nous partons 3 semaines en juillet pour une destination encore inconnue.

Et espérons que vous pourrez nous aiguiller, sachant que l'on désire faire à peu près 2 semaines de circuit et finir par une semaine de plongée.

Pour l'instant nos choix se portent entre la Malaisie, l'Indonésie ou encore la partie malaisienne de Bornéo.

Merci d'avance et bon voyage ! ! !

Elise et Fabrice

est-ce que l'un d'entre vous s'est rendu au kirghizistan récemment ? si oui comment est la situation politique maintenant ?

Bonjour à tous!

Nous souhaiterions organiser botre voyage de noce en afrique du sud et nous n'y connaissons rien. J'ai cru comprendre que les réserves du Kruger park étaient incontournables mais pourriez vous nousindiquer lesquelles sont les "mieux". Nous souhaitons quelque chose d'assez luxueux mais pas de grands hôtels de 200 chambres....

Nous souhaiterions aussi faire la route des panorama, la route des vins... si quelqu un a un avis ou des conseils là dessus n'hésitez pas!

Enfin nous avons entendu parlé d'un train de luxe, le Rovo, un peu comme l'orient express... quelqu'un l' a t il déjà fait?

Merci de vos réponses!

Nous partons en Namibie fin octobre.

Qui a fait la bande de Caprivi? est ce calme?

Nous souhaitons aller dans ce secteur pour trouver des parcs en milieu humide (pour la faune et la flore). Avez vous de commentaires sur les parcs de ce secteur?

Merci

Bonjour Les routes namibiennes ont l'air assez bonnes, mais nous partons debut octobre, donc debut saison des pluies. Est ce que les pluies et donc les pistes embourbee commencent elles des octobre en namibie? Ici au Congo, il y a des risques des fin septembre mais comme la namibie est plus au sud... Comme visiblement il y a des connaisseurs sur ce site...

De plus partant debut octobre, peut on esperer avoir des prix plus interessants (genre sur location auto ou camping?) En gros, toute infos sur des camping pas chers et sympas ou sur des super coins de camping sauvages sont apprecies...

Et si vous avez besoin d'infos sur le congo-brazza, n'hesitez pas. merci

Bonjour,

Je m'intéresse au parc national de Shey Phoksundo, au Népal. Il semble qu'il soit très intéressant d'y faire un trek mais j'ai un peu de mal à trouver des informations précises. Quelqu'un y est-il déjà allé ? Qu'en avez-vous pensé ? Merci d'avance!

Sawaddeekha 🙂

Bonjour a tous,

je reviens d'un circuit organisé au botswana. Si je peux rendre service, posez-moi des questions.

Bonjour,

Je souhaiterais faire un voyage au Kénya en Septembre. C'est mon premier vpyage en afrique. Je pense partir avec Nouvlle frontiere dans un hotel club. Avez-vous déjà fait ce genre de voyage? Que pouvez-vous me conseiller (région, période, safari, ..). Quels animaux peut-on rencontrer là-bas? Quels sont les recommandation médicales? Merci d'avance. Lae

Bonjour à tous

Je pars au Kenya 1 semaine en Février en famille avec 2 enfants.

Est-ce que quelqu'un peut me donner des renseignements sur la réserve des Shimba Hills (accés, animaux à voir, hotel, beauté du site, ect...)

Merçi d'avance

Merci de m'indiquer, quelles sont les iles en Thailande, les plus intéressantes pour un séjour, loin du bétonnage et de la foule.

Quels sont les coins pour faire de la plongée ou du snorkling à Samana ?

Merci

😎 Salut à tous, c'est maintenant J - 5 avant mon tour de l'Afrique australe pendant 3 mois.

Voila toutes les paperasses et autres trucs obligatoires avant départ sont faites ( Passeport valide, vaccins, etc.... )

Les derniers billets d'avion en poche depuis ce matin il me tarde maintenant de refouler la terre ocre du bush austral.

Je vous tiendrai au courrant de mes périgrinations et de mes rencontres en live sur ce post une fois par semaine environ. Je ne manquerai pas d'y mettre les bons plans.

Bonne suite à tous les projets de nos VFistes.

Bonjour,

Je prévois de partir en voyage de noces 10 jours en Tanzanie fin octobre 2004. J'aimerais découvrir le pays individuellement en louant une jeep équipé d'une tente sur le toit. Me confirmez vous que cela est possible? Combien faut il compter pour ce genre de location? Auriez vous des contacts?

D'avance merci pour vos réponses.

Emeric

Hi there,

Last February, I made a trip using "public transport" from France to southern Senegal via Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara, and Mauritania.

It’s a journey of about 5,000 km, where I took trains (as far as Marrakech), ferries (to cross Gibraltar and then to reach Casamance from Dakar), and mostly buses on the long desert straightaways. I hadn’t planned any stops in advance or booked any hotels, except for the very first train to Spain, which left plenty of room for the unexpected. Why travel by land and sea? In recent years, flight-free travel has been gaining popularity. On social media, posts explaining how to cross Europe by train as quickly as possible go viral. Traveling without flying—and making sure people know about it—has become a great way to earn a badge of eco-responsibility: an essential totem for anyone wanting to prove both their dedication to the ecological cause and the wisdom of slow travel. I haven’t flown in years, and this journey to West Africa could easily be filed under "responsible travel." But it wouldn’t be honest to say that: in reality, it wasn’t really my aversion to flying that motivated this long trek. I see overland travel primarily as a way to experience the world’s geography at a grounded, earthly pace—the pace of the locals. Besides, I’ll be flying back, which disqualifies any claim to being a model of sustainability. So no eco-badge, and no adventurer’s badge either: you won’t find any heroic tales of camel rides in lost lands or mineral train wagons in this account (popular with influencers, the Mauritania iron ore train now attracts tourists from all over the world, turning "the experience" into something you "have to do at least once in your life"). This five-part story, written on the road, has no other ambition than to recount a journey through places and people, and to share the thoughts they inspire in me. As simply and, I hope, as humbly as possible.

I’m posting the episodes here, which you can also find on my blog (with more photos) at the following links:

Episode 1: Spain, from Avignon to Algeciras

Episode 2: Morocco, from Tangier to Tarfaya

Episode 3: Western Sahara, from Tarfaya to Guerguerat

Episode 4: Mauritania, from Guerguerat to Nouakchott

Episode 5: Senegal, from Rosso to Saloulou

To help those who might want to make the same trip, I’ve also put together a summary of the route with recommendations—you can read it at the end of the story and on the blog: From France to Senegal Without Flying: Route and Itinerary Recommendations

Happy reading, and safe travels!

Hello,

After several years, I’ve finally decided to repost a travel journal on the forum. We returned a few weeks ago from an incredible trip to Kenya, and it’s reignited my desire to share our emotions in the face of these animals.

Kenya wasn’t originally a priority for us in terms of safari—we had the impression it was too touristy. So, we started with other destinations: Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa. But as I did more research, especially on the forum (thanks in part to Sylvie’s many trips), I eventually convinced myself that Kenya could be magnificent, as long as we chose our itinerary carefully and avoided peak seasons.

We ended up going in January, from the 17th to the 31st. We worked with a travel agency (TP) that crafted a custom itinerary for us: Samburu-Ol Pejeta-Naivasha-Maji Moto-Maasai Mara-Diani. They partnered with a local French-speaking agency, and everything was perfectly organized. Our trip exceeded all our expectations, and none of it would’ve been as amazing without our guide, Alfred. He accompanied us for 10 days and was a fantastic travel companion—professional, respectful of the animals, and always in good spirits. We formed a great bond with him in such a short time.

- **January 17th** After meeting up with Juliette and Charlotte in Rennes the night before, we left at 4 AM for Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. The thick fog made the drive pretty rough, but we arrived safely around 7:45 AM. A Blue Valet driver was waiting to take our car. Check-in went smoothly, and we waited patiently for our 10:40 AM flight. Unfortunately, despite boarding on time, a passenger was missing, and we had to find a replacement last minute. Then, another passenger who had checked in and dropped off their luggage wasn’t on the plane, so they had to unload their bags. After a long period of uncertainty and spotty communication from the crew, we finally took off over an hour late.

We arrived in Nairobi in the late afternoon, 45 minutes behind schedule. The administrative formalities were endless—it took nearly 1.5 hours from landing to leaving the airport with our luggage. When we stepped out, Alfred, our guide, was waiting with a big smile and drove us to the Eka Hotel, not far from the airport. Exhausted from the long journey, we fell asleep quickly.

- **January 18th** Alfred met us at 7 AM for a long drive to Samburu Reserve. We had a peaceful night, unlike the girls, who barely slept because their neighbors were talking loudly all night. Things even escalated when Charlotte started shouting insults to get them to quiet down, but it didn’t work.

It was Sunday, so traffic around Nairobi and along the route was light. Aside from a quick "technical stop," we drove straight through and arrived in Samburu after just under 6 hours. Because of the lower altitude (around 1,000m on average), it was hot—over 30°C in mid-January.

As soon as we entered the reserve, we spotted some impalas and quickly came across one of the region’s endemic species: the reticulated giraffe, which is absolutely stunning.



While heading to our camp for lunch, Alfred crossed paths with another vehicle and learned that a leopard was nearby. We started searching, and a few minutes later, Anny spotted a shape in a tree—it was our leopard!





There were actually two of them—a mother and her adolescent. The young one was perched high in the tree, in the shade. We got to observe them for a good half-hour in excellent conditions, with just one other vehicle nearby.





Alfred also noticed that the mother had hidden prey (a gerenuk gazelle) in the vegetation, away from prying eyes.

It was time to head to our camp, the Ashnil Samburu Camp, located in the Buffalo Springs area, by the river, in an idyllic setting surrounded by the region’s typical vegetation.





The welcome was fantastic—we immediately felt at home, and that feeling lasted throughout our 3-day stay in the reserve. It was 2 PM, but no one rushed us to the table. Our waitress, Sheila, who took care of us the whole time, was as lovely as the rest of the team. Barely seated, we were invited to watch an elephant passing right by the camp, in front of the restaurant. This trip was off to a great start!

After lunch, we relaxed by the pool. Monkeys, especially vervets, were everywhere, and a camp employee was assigned to keep an eye on them and shoo them away if needed (especially the baboons).

A little before 4 PM, we met up with Alfred for our first game drive. Just outside the camp, a few elephants were in the valley near the river.





We’d see them in the same area almost every day. We also spotted some gazelles.

Hello, With so many agencies out there, we're feeling a bit lost. Could you please share your experience—like recommending your agency if you were happy with them—and tell us why, and if possible, what budget we should expect? Feel free to send it in a private message :)

We’re just the two of us, and ideally, we’d like to go in a 4x4 alone or with another couple, or in a very small group.

Thanks so much in advance!

Hi, I’m leaving this Saturday for Northern India from 15/02 to 27/02. I’m planning to visit New Delhi, Agra, Chand Baori, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bundi, Udaipur, and Jodhpur.

What’s the best way to get around? I was thinking of doing everything by train. Maybe taking the bus for some stretches?

As for renting a car with a driver, it seems expensive, so I’ve pretty much ruled that out. Unless someone’s got space for the same dates?

Thanks for your insights!

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

I’m just starting to plan our trip for late August 2026, but I’ve read multiple times that campsite bookings need to be made *way* in advance if we want to secure a spot—especially in the parks. Before I get too far into my road book, I’d love to get a sense of what “way in advance” actually means.

That leads to another question: what’s the best *channel* for making these reservations? Can I find a list of campsites online?

From what I’ve gathered, there aren’t any fenced campsites—is wild camping allowed?

I’ll admit, I’m short on time, and reading a few threads here has shown me how quick and helpful the experts are 😉.

We’re a group of 4 and plan to rent a 4x4. Rooftop tents seem like the better option given the wildlife (and, well, *people* roaming freely), especially compared to Namibia (which we visited in 2018).

Thanks in advance to everyone!

Hi there,

My month in South Africa went really well. The itinerary revisits some places I’ve already seen—even a few times over...

Joburg – Marakele – Waterberg – Mapungubwe – Northern Kruger – Panorama Route – Southern Kruger – Eswatini (Hlane) – Maputaland (Sodwana Bay) – St Lucia – Joburg via Richards Bay.

I’ll skip some spots and focus on others.

Today’s topic: Marakele.

Back in 2009, I spent a day there, and since then... I’ve tried several times to go back.

The park isn’t very big—nowhere near as lush as Kruger—but it has a lot going for it. Even back then, there was a split between the western section, where you wouldn’t find any “dangerous” animals like elephants or buffalo (though rhinos were around), and the eastern section, the Big Five zone. Nowadays, the western part is open to mountain biking, and the campsite is completely unfenced, which pretty much confirms that the big animals aren’t there—no rhinos either (I didn’t see a single dung pile). The western section didn’t seem all that interesting to me... with vervet monkeys everywhere in the campsite. In the eastern part, there’s the Topli tented camp, right by a dam. It’s small but charming, with a great view and a loosely fenced perimeter (there are now lions and wild dogs in this area). No facilities—no restaurant, no pool (except at the campsite), no shop, no fuel, nothing...

View from the “chalet” terrace... nice and relaxed...



So, a terrace with a view for the lucky ones...



Bedroom and bathroom, separate and equipped kitchen. It can get windy. It must be cold in winter... but it’s hot this October.

Some lovely little roads... though some sections are 4x4-friendly.







A viewpoint at the top—you’re supposed to see the vulture colony from there... still haven’t seen it, as far as I’m concerned.



The animals?

Hi there. We’ll be in South Africa at the end of February ’26 with a rental car—not a 4x4. What’s the best route between Kosy Bay and the southern part of Kruger Park? Is the Mozambique route via Maputo a good option? What are the formalities for crossing into Mozambique? Is the Kosy Bay area worth a detour? We’ll be entering Kruger from the south for 4 days. Any recommendations for routes/campsites? Lower Sabie, Satara? Do we really need to book accommodations in Kruger in February? And what about safaris? Thanks for your input! Franz

Hi everyone,

After using this forum a lot to plan several trips, I’m finally writing my own travel journal about South Africa, a trip that took place from May 14 to 31, 2025. I hope to inspire but mostly to share info and details for those like me who need to plan their trip as precisely as possible to make the most of it once there.

This is our first trip to Africa outside the Maghreb for my wife and me. What follows is, of course, just my opinion and very subjective. You’ll easily understand that my goal isn’t to debate my choice of destinations or activities since everyone has their own travel style and beliefs. I just want to share. Thanks in advance.

We booked our tickets with Emirates for the routes: Lyon-Dubai, Dubai-Johannesburg on the way out. For the return, it was Cape Town-Dubai, Dubai-Lyon. The tickets cost us 1400 € for two, booked in December. I monitored prices for several weeks, and they didn’t tend to drop. I think I got the flight tickets at the right time because alerts I set on different sites showed prices only going up.

Here’s our itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at Johannesburg airport, pick up the rental car, and head to Hartbeespoort (northwest of Pretoria): overnight in Hartbeespoort. Day 2: Visit the Elephant Sanctuary + Monkey Sanctuary + cableway: overnight in Hartbeespoort. Day 3: Head to Ukutula, visit the site. Day 4: Head to Kruger Park, transition day: overnight in Dullstroom. Day 5: Head to Blyde River Canyon, visit the viewpoints (more details in the journal later): overnight in Graskop. Day 6: Hike the Leopard Trail (Blyde River Canyon) then return to Kruger Park: overnight at Pretoriuskop rest camp. Days 7 & 8: Visit Kruger Park: overnights at Lower Sabie rest camp. Days 9 & 10: Visit Kruger Park: overnights at Berg-En-Dal rest camp. Day 11: Visit Kruger Park: overnight in Malelane. Day 12: Domestic flight to Cape Town: overnight in Cape Town (Mouille Point neighborhood). Days 13 to 17: Visit Cape Town and its surroundings (more details in the journal later): overnight in Cape Town (Mouille Point neighborhood).

Before describing our trip in more detail, here’s some practical info about the stay:

For internet, I got Bouygues Telecom’s travel pass for 35 € on top of my regular plan with them. It worked well except in Kruger. Otherwise, I hardly had any network coverage issues. For all accommodations and car rentals, I used Booking.com. No bad surprises.