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Bonjour,

Je viens d`effectuer un vol Francfort-Zurich-Santiago avec Lufthansa et Swiss, j ai présenté ma carte de fidelité TAP victoria deux fois à l'enregistrement à l'employé Lufthansa à Francfort mais je n'ai été crèdité de miles que sur le vol Frankfort-Zurich... Y-a-t-il un moyen de réclamer sachant que j'ai égaré mon boarding pass et que mon vol retour se fera avec les memes compagnies. Merci

bonjour, je rentre dans quelques jours en Zambie, venant du Malawi. Je pense sejourner a Livingstone pour admirer les chutes Victoria. Il parait qu il existe un visa gratuit pour le Zimbabwe (pour la journee, ou de transit) qui permette d admire les chutes cote Zim. J ai pas trouve d infos la-dessus sur le forum....quelqu un en aurait il? D autre part est il necessaire de reprendre un visa pour revenir en Zambie pour apres cette escapade cote Zim? Merci

Je souhaite me rendre en NAMIBIE en aout 2007 avec mon épouse. Nous recherchons un circuit organisé avec prolongation aux chutes VICTORIA, en passant par la bande de CAPRIVI au nord du BOTSWANA. Je me suis déjà renseigné auprès des tours opérator français, tous les circuits français avec vol sont au départ de PARIS CDG, avec changement à FRANKFURT, puis rechangement à JOHANNESBURG, puis WINDHOEK, enfin, la galère!... Qui pourait me dire s'il connait des vols directs PARIS WINDHOEK ? et une agence, ou un tour opérateur sur place, qui proposerait un circuit comme je le souhaite.Je pourais alors partir de FRANKFURT en vol direct sur WINDHOEK, car je suis dans l'Est de la FRANCE? merci. 😎

Quelqu'un peut-il me confirmer que l'on peut toujours prendre actuellement un visa d'entrée à l'aéroport de Victoria Falls pour les visites des chutes Victoria ? Les conversations sur ce point sont assez anciennes. Merci et bonne route Modan

bonjour,

nous serons en zambie pour un périple de dix jours environs au déprt de victoria falls, en provenance de namibie avec un 4x4 équipé pour le camping . Nous voudrions réaliser deux choses : 1) un trip de 3 jours en canoé : quel est le meilleur point de départ pour voir les plus belles choses ? a voir les prix c'est relativement chère ( du genre 400 euros pour le trip par pers ) savez vous si il est possible de trouver moins chère sur place avec des locaux qui trainent sur place par ex ? 2) un parc : dans ce cas lequel me conseillerez vous .........tout en sachant que nous n'aurons pas les moyens de "lodger".......;donc camping sauvage si possible sinon dans camping ......avez vous des adresses dans les camps ou aux abords ?

sinon vous qui connaissez le pays et§ en prenant ces deux choses en considération pouvez vous l'aider à planifier mon itinéraire please ? merci beaucoup

olivier

Bonjour, Je voudrais savoir ce que vous pensez de l'hôtel Stanley House qui se trouve à Londres dans le quartier Victoria? Je descendrais à celui-ci en avril pour 4 nuits. Merci de bien vouloir me répondre rapidement.

😏 Bonjour,

Je prépare pour août prochain un circuit dans l'ouest du Canada, de Vancouver à Calgary. Nous passerons par Victoria, Whistler, Kamloops, Clearwater, Valemont, Banff, Canmore, Revelstoke et Penticton. Qui peut m'indiquer où loger (lodges, chambres en campings) à des prix raisonables . A Vancouver je n'ai rien trouvé en dessous de 70€ la nuit. Peut-être quelqu'un qui a déjà fait ce circuit ou qui a vécu là-bas pourrais me tuyauter ? Au lieu de grands hôtels nous recherchons plutôt de petites pensions sympa. où l'on a un contact avec l'habitant, un genre de gîte ou table d'hôte. D'avance un grand merci. Rockyvelo 😉

salut on prépare un voyage en afrique australe on prévoit entre autre de faire un tour au Zimbabwe: voir victoria falls, puis longer le lac kariba, et visiter les reserves de chizarira et Matsudona puis quelques jours a mana pools, puis la Zambie...

Que pensez vous de ce périple, de ces réserves? Combien de jours nous conseillez vous de passer à manapools?

Dans le forum, bcp de messages parlent de pb d'essence au Zimbabwe, il parait que ca s'est calmé depuis le rachat par Total... Qu'en est-il en ce moment? Et la sécurité? Ya pas de souci???... merci

Bonjour, Partons le 26 octobre 2006 jusqu'au 17 novembre, itinéraire prévu, Windhoek, désert du Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Helmeringhausen, Sossusvlei, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Cape Town, et pour terminer par la route des jardins jusqu'à Port Elisabeth. Qui a aimé ces destinations et aurait de bons plans à nous donner, visites à ne pas manquer surtout à Cape Town, lieux historiques, restaurants typiques, artisanat. Faut-il vraiment redouter la malaria ? Un grand merci pour éventuelles infos rapides😎

Bonjour, Je désire partir en Namibie puis passer par l'okavango et finir par les chutes Victoria mais je ne sais pas si je peux le faire tout seul ou si je dois passer par une agence afin de ne rien rater de ces fabuleuses régions. Pouvez-vous me dire quelle est la meilleure solution et, si il faut être accompagné, qui me conseillez-vous. D'avance merci kpafuca

Je vais faire un voyage avec ma famille début juillet pendant 2 semaine: Beijing, Datong, Pingyao, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Victoria cruise, Huang Shan, Shanghai. Le truc c'est que ma soeur et moi (17 et 20 ans) doivent rentrer plus tot donc on ne pourra pas faire shangai et Huang Shan avec eux. Mais comme on à la chance de finir nos exam plus tot donc on va partir une semaine (ou 10 jours en fonction de ce que l'on peut faire) plus tot pour pouvoir faire shangai et ... . On prévoit 3 jours pour shanghai, il nous reste donc 4 jours ou plus. Que me proposer vous? Huang Shan???, Hong Kong????, quoi d'autre? Sachant que j'ai donc 4 et 7 jours à partir de Shanghai. N'ésitez pas a me donner quelque info car je suis complétement étranger à la Chine. L'anglais suffit???

Merci de votre aide.

Bonsoir,

Je vais passer une nuit à Londre le 9 mars, je vais arriver à la Station Victoria (par le traint Gatwick Express) et je cherche à trouver un hotel bien et pas trop cher..... dans quel coin devais-je chercher, Londres c'est grand !

Pour ce qui en est des visites je compte faire un tour guidé en autobus puisque j'ai très peu de temps.

Merci pour vos aide et conseil ! 😉

Bonjour! En janvier et février 2007, je vais faire un stage aux Seychelles, plus précisément à Victoria à l'île Mahée! Mon stage est dans une école primaire, puisque j'étudie pour être enseignante au primaire! J'aimerais savoir s'il y a des emplois que je pourrai occuper durant ce temps, si oui ce sont quels genres d'emplois, puis-je en trouver sur Internet, etc. Deuxièmement, connaissez-vous des endroits où je pourrais me loger durant mon stage?! Bon rapport qualité-prix! Merci beaucoup Fanny

Bonjour à tous et meilleurs voeux pour 2006,

Après un merveilleux voyage au botswana et zambie (uniquement victoria falls), nous sommes revenus amoureux de l'afrique. Je désire préparer un nouveau voyage et je suis partagé entre la namibie et les parcs de zambie.

Au départ, je penchais pour la namibie avec le parc d'etosha et les dunes de sossluvei. Je suis très intéressé par la vie sauvage et on me dit que la zambie a des parcs très beaux et peu touristiques (lower zambezi, south luanga, kafue).

Quelqu'un peut-il me donner des infos afin de me permettre d'opter pour l'un ou l'autre pays.

merci

recherche renseignements sur possibilités voyagezr autrement que par avion de Johannesburg à Nairobi ou Mombassa - pense aller visiter chutes victoria en Janvier et ensuite aller passer 3 ou 4 semaine au Taita discovery center au Kenya merci

bonjour

nous partons en janvier pour un tour du monde commencant par l afrique australe: tanzanie, chute victoria, botswana, af du sud.

j aimerai savoir les choses a ne pas manquer en tanzanie et botswana et les conseils pour ne pas se ruiner car ce pays ont l air tres cher.

merci

hi

Question: we’re doing a 3-week trip in Namibia, including 5 days for Victoria Falls. I’ve booked one night in Brandberg, and then I have some questions. I was thinking of spending 2 nights in Palmwag, then heading to Etosha for one night in Okaukuejo and then 2 nights in Halali. Alternatively, from Brandberg, I could book a night near Galton Gate and then enter Etosha. I’m not really sure about the distances, especially with a 4x4. Same for the return trip: Halali to Windhoek seems long. Maybe it’d be smart to break it up on the way back? (We have 2 days to get back if needed.) If so, where?

Thanks for your tips and feedback!

Rachel

Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Namibia in 2026. I’m torn between visiting the Fish River Canyon and the Caprivi Strip / Victoria Falls. I’d also love your advice on the best time to travel for wildlife viewing and pleasant weather. I haven’t chosen a tour operator yet... since I’m traveling solo, I’d prefer a small-group escorted trip. Has anyone traveled with a local agency and what’s your feedback or advice? Thanks so much!

Hi there,

I hit my photo limit on the other post, so I’m forced to start a new one to continue this travel journal.

Victoria / Mahé continued:

After Anse Intendance, we head to Police Bay, located at the very southern tip of Mahé. Swimming and snorkeling aren’t ideal there (lots of waves)—just for the view!









On the way back, we stopped to visit some "typical" Seychellois houses, including one of the oldest.







We got back to the port around 6:30 PM, with memories filling our heads.

We were really happy with this day, and our guide/driver was exceptional! We even gave him a nice tip.

Dinner at the restaurant:







To be continued: Day at sea and Nosy Be

My partner and I are planning a 21-day self-drive trip from Victoria Falls to Cape Town, flying from Montreal to Victoria Falls and renting a 4x4. I’d love to hear members’ thoughts on our itinerary and its feasibility, along with your recommendations for must-see spots, essential parks, lodges, etc.

Our ideal is to start our stay at the falls and head south to South Africa, finishing in Cape Town by the sea for two days of relaxation before returning to Canada. We’re big on photography, not so much on cities, and we usually book accommodations where we can prepare our own dinner. Is this itinerary too ambitious? I’ve read a lot of travel journals and sometimes it seems very doable, other times completely the opposite...

Proposed itinerary: 17 October: Montreal-Livingstone, Zambia (Z) 18-19 Oct.: Victoria Falls, Z 20 Oct.: Kasane, Botswana (BO) 21-22 Oct.: Chobe Park, BO 23 Oct.: Francistown, BO 24 Oct.: Khama Rhino Sanctuary, BO 25 Oct.: Palapye, BO 26 Oct.: Polokwane, South Africa (SA) 27 Oct.: Phalaborwa, SA 28-29 Oct.: Kruger Park, SA 30 Oct.: Malelane Gate, SA 31 Oct.: Winburg, SA 1 November: Bloemfontein, SA 2 November: Beaufort West, SA 3-5 November: Cape Town, SA

bonjour en partant de San Antonio pour rejoindre Galveston que me conseillez- vous sachant que Houston ne nous intéresse pas la route plus longue en passant par victoria ou la route passant par Houston même si nous ne nous y arrêterons pas merci

Bonjour, un nouveau projet, pourquoi pas.

Après 5 voyages aux USA, nous avons décidé de changer de lieu, un peu aidé aussi par une visite à faire a une amie à Victoria. Certes on aurait bien aimé qu’elle soit sur la côte est mais voilà. Nous prévoyons de faire une halte de quelques jours à Victoria dans le courant du mois de juin puis de rejoindre Montréal.

Une rapide présentation s’impose. Nous sommes un couple de retraité qui aura 71 ans à cette époque. On voyage en voiture avec les nuits en motels/hôtels, aucune expérience avec les B&B qui semblent très courant dans ce pays. Comme je suis le seul conducteur, j’ai volontairement limité les trajets à environ 300km/jour à la suite d’une mauvaise expérience en 2017. On aime bien randonner mais maintenant, on se contente de petites distances assez faciles, au besoin on en fera plusieurs par jour.

Dans le circuit ci-dessous, je n’ai, bien sûr, pas indiqué tous les petits arrêts inévitables ici ou là. Comme vous le voyez, les dates ne sont pas fixes et le nombre de jours peut aussi évoluer un peu. Donc rien n’est réservé !

Le circuit

J01-Vancouver-Montréal, avion, récupérer la voiture, la visite de Montréal ne nous intéresse pas. Nuit à : Saint-Jérome J02-NP Mont Tremblant : La Chute du Diable, la Roche, la Coulée & la Corniche, Le Lac des Femmes Nuit à : Saint-Jérome J03-NP de la Mauricie : Le Passage, Lac Edouard Nuit à : Grand-Mère J04-Parc des Chutes-de-la-Petite-Rivière-Bostonnais, Pont couvert Ducharme, Halte du Curé-Normandin Nuit à : Ermitage Saint-Antoine J05-Lac St-Jean, Val Jalbert, Chambord Chute Ouiatchouan, Parc de la Pointe-Taillon Nuit à : Alma J06-Saguenay : Fjord du Saguenay, Site de la Nouvelle-France, Statue Notre-Dame-Du-Saguenay, L’Anse de Tabatière Nuit à : Saint-Simeon J07-Saint-Simeon-Rivière-Du-Loup Ferry, Grand Falls, Hays Falls, journée de transition Nuit à : Fredericton J08-Welsford Falls, Saint-John : Marché de Saint-Jean, Mispec Beach, Saint Martins Sea Caves Nuit à : Saint-Martins J09-Fundy Trail Nuit à : Alma J10-Cap Enragé, Pays de la Sagouine, Dune de Buctouche, NP Kouchibouguac : Marais Salé, Le Castor Nuit à : Miramichi J11-Musée Acadien du Québec, Phare de Miscou Nuit à : Caraquet J12-Notre-Dame Du Mont-Saint-Joseph, journée de transition Nuit à : Bonaventure J13-Parc de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, Chute Rivière Aux Emeraudes Nuit à : Gaspé J14-NP du Forillon : La Taïga, Grande-Grave “Une tournée dans les Parages”, Cap gaspé, Le bout du Monde Nuit à : Gaspé J15- NP du Forillon : Cap Bon-Ami, Tour du Mont-Saint-Alban Belvédère de L'Anse-de-L'Étang, Grande-Vallee, L'Anse-Pleureuse, Mont-Saint-Pierre Nuit à : Sainte-Anne-Des-Monts J16-NP de la Gaspésie : Lac aux Américains, Mont Ernest-Laforge Nuit à : Matane J17-Phare-de-Pointe-au-Père, NP du Bic : Cap-Caribou & Pointe-aux-Épinettes, Cap-à-l'Orignal, Trois-Pistoles, Rivière-Du-Loup, Notre-Dame-Du-Portage Nuit à : Kamouraska J18 à J20 Quebec, nuit sur place J21- Montréal, retour en avion

Malgré mon passage dans les environs de Québec pour mon travail, il y a une dizaine d’année, nous ne connaissons pas ce pays, donc vos avis nous seraient précieux.

Est-il utile de prendre une carte annuelle pour les entrées dans les NP et si oui, laquelle ?

Merci de vos réponses.

Bonjour a tous, mon epouse et moi avons pris le virus croisiere costa depuis quelques temps. Nous avons fait le serena, mediteranea, delisioza, diadema, favolosa et prochainement le victoria. Nous avons comme projet , si c'est realisable, de faire un remariage a notre date d anniversaire lors d une croisiere , et biensur par le commandant de bord . Du coup notre question . Est ce realisable ?

Bonjour à tous,

En décembre 2018 j’ai réservé une croisière expédition Ponant dans l’Océan Indien à faire en mars 2020. « Les îles Vanilles » au départ de Victoria (Mahé) avaient comme escales prévues (après une première modification intervenue en juin 2019) : La Digue, l’île D’Alphonse, l’île d’Astove, l’Atoll d’Aldabra pendant 2 jours, les îles Eparses et Glorieuses, Mohéli aux Comores, Mamoudzou à Mayotte et débarquement à Nosy Be.

Le 08 janvier 2020, je m’aperçois en retournant voir le programme de la croisière pour le plaisir, que, le nom de la croisière a changé ainsi que l’itinéraire. La croisière est devenue « Les Perles de l’Océan Indien ». Les destinations les plus importantes ont été supprimées : La Digue, Mayotte, Les Comores, et surtout l’Atoll d’Aldabra. Je n’ai jamais été prévenue de ces changements.

Ces modifications suppriment les cinq jours les plus intéressants de la croisière quand elle en comporte huit. Ces escales annulées sont remplacées par des arrêts dans divers îlots ou atolls des Seychelles, Praslin remplace la Digue (je connais déjà les cocos fesse et cela ne m’intéresse pas) l’Atoll de Cosmoledo remplace l’Atoll d’Aldabra et deux minuscules îlots de Madagascar (Nosy Komba et Nosy Tanikely le même jour) remplacent les escales aux Comores et à Mayotte.

Avant de demander l’annulation et le remboursement de la croisière qui a perdu une large partie de son intérêt pour nous, j’ai demandé à Ponant s’ils comptaient nous rembourser des taxes portuaires… Pas de réponse.

J’ai demandé un dédommagement pour le préjudice subit, 5 jours modifiés sur 8, j’ai demandé 50% sur le montant de la croisière. La réponse n’est que de 10% à valoir sur le prix d’une future croisière hors taxes (sauf celles du Cdt Charcot), et 150 € de crédit de bord.

Entre temps, une nouvelle modification d’escale est survenue, des courants marins contraires rendent difficile l’accès à l’Atoll St joseph, il est remplacé par l’île Desroches. Il en découle la proposition finale, accompagnée des excuses, de la compagnie, soit, 676 € par personne de crédit de bord.

J’ai très envie de tout annuler mais….

Le code du tourisme dit :

3. Que faire lorsque les prestations ou activités du séjour sont annulées ou modifiées ? 3. 1. Modifications du programme avant le départ Lorsque des prestations vendues sont finalement annulées ou modifiées à la dernière minute, avant le départ, le professionnel du voyage doit en informer le client. Si ces changements portent sur des éléments peu importants et minimes, les modifications apportées au séjour n'auront aucune conséquence et n'ouvriront aucun droit pour le client. Si ces changements portent sur un élément essentiel du voyage, Plusieurs options sont alors ouvertes : - Le client peut simplement choisir de partir malgré ces modifications tardives. - Le client peut choisir d'annuler le séjour réservé et de demander le remboursement des sommes déjà versées, même si le vendeur a prévu une solution de remplacement. En effet, si la prestation annulée est un élément essentiel du voyage réservé, et si la solution de remplacement ne convient pas au client, il peut annuler le forfait. Dans ce cas, l'agence ou le tour opérateur n'a pas le droit de conserver une partie de la somme versée par avance à titre d'indemnité d'annulation. Il se doit de restituer l'intégralité des sommes déjà acquittées car l'annulation est due à une inexécution contractuelle de sa part et non à la volonté arbitraire du client. - Le client peut choisir de partir malgré l'annulation de prestations de son voyage mais réclamer le remboursement de la valeur de ces prestations.

Les conditions CGV de Ponant sont bien différentes, extraits :

11. Annulation, Interruption ou modification du Contrat par CDP 11.3 CDP se réserve le droit d’interrompre une Croisière, ou de modifier son itinéraire, pour toute raison qu’elle jugera valable et dans ce cas, elle ne pourra être tenue pour responsable de toute perte ou préjudice. 11.9 Lorsque CDP est l’Organisateur de la Croisière, et quelle que soit la cause de l’annulation, aucune indemnité n’est due au Voyageur

Quelqu’un a-t-il déjà eu ce genre de problème avec Ponant ? Si oui, quelle solution avez-vous trouvé ? Je viens de terminer de régler mes comptes avec Oceania, j’ai encore Rivages du monde en cours…. J’en ai un peu assez de devoir faire appel à la justice. Merci de votre aide si vous le pouvez.

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.

Bonjour à tous

J'avais ouvert il y a quelques semaines une discussion avec mes questionnements sur notre voyage en août prochain. Nous passerons 10 nuits à Vancouver/Ile de Vancouver/Victoria et 10 nuits dans les parcs des Rocheuses. J'ai aujourd'hui encore de nombreux questionnements sur l'itinéraire notamment.

Pour le trajet de Victoria aux Rocheuses, j'hésite entre passer par le canyon du Fraser (par la route 1, Hope > Lytton > Kamloops) ou la Sea to Sky ? Je n'arrive pas à trouver si la route du Canyon du Fraser vaut vraiment le coup.

D'autre part, nous ne savons pas vers quel type d'hébergement nous tourner dans les Rocheuses. Nous n'avons jamais fait de camping mais il me semble que cela reste le plus intéressant pour profiter à fond de la nature ? En cherchant sur google, j'ai du mal à m'y retrouver dans ce qui est proposé à l'intérieur des parcs : camping, location de mobilhome, lodges... Avez-vous des sites regroupant les hébergements possibles dans les parcs ? Que privilégier comme hébergement pour nous qui n'y connaissons rien en camping (mais nous ne sommes pas réticents à nous lancer) ?

Je vous remercie par avance pour tous vos conseils qui nous serons précieux ! 🙂

Ayant eu peu de réponses (1 ! ) je repose ma question !! Merci à tous

Nous sommes un groupe d'amis et allons réserver pour 2019 une croisière sur le Costa Victoria au départ de Mumbai puis Cochin-Maldives-Sri Lanka-New Mangalore-Mumbai Est ce que la communauté du Forum aurait des infos sur le bateau et/ou la croisière? Toutes les... Croisières > Inde

Pour info, voici un message que je viens de recevoir du ministère des affaires étrangères (ariane) :

30e Anniversaire de la répression de la place Tiananmen

En raison du 30e anniversaire de la répression de la place Tiananmen, des manifestations pourraient avoir lieu aux abords de la place ainsi que dans l’ensemble des grandes villes du pays. Des perturbations sont à prévoir sur le réseau routier comme dans les transports en commun. Tenez-vous à l’écart de tout rassemblement ou mouvement de foule, conformez-vous aux consignes des autorités locales (fouilles, contrôles de sécurité) et adaptez vos déplacements en fonction.

En lisant le blog "voyagez-malin" j'ai trouvé ceci: Un truc à connaître si vous cherchez une consigne pour vos affaires : optez pour la consigne de Victoria Coach Station. C'est 4£ pour 24 heures. Les consignes sont beaucoup plus chères dans les autres gares. Quelqu'un a-t-il expérimenté ce service?

Bonjour

Je prépare un circuit de 3 semaines pour septembre 2019 pour un self drive . On sera 2 4x4 . Un des conducteurs est très expérimenté.

1 Victoria Falls 2 Victoria Falls 3 Kasane (croisiere sur le fleuve) 4 Caprivi/Livingstone (prise du 4x4) 5 Caprivi/Nambwa 6 Ngoma / Muchenje 7 Chobe/Linyanti 8 Chobe/Savuti 9 Chobe/Savuti 10 Moremi/khwai 11 Moremi/Xakanaxa 12 Moremi/Third bridge 13 Maun 14 Nxai Pan 15 Nxai Pan 16 Lekhubu Island 17 Lekhubu Island 18 Makgadikgadi Pans 19 Maun (fin du 4x4) 20 Maun (journee dans l'okevengo en mokoro )

On hésite en la bande de caprivi et le central kalahari. J'ai peur qu'en septembre , le Kalahari soit vraiment trop désertique . Il faut combien de temps pour passer la frontière ? Est-ce que passer 2 nuits à Lekhubu island ce n'est pas trop ? une seule suffit ? combien de temps pour faire Nxai - Pan Lekhubu island? Et si j'enlève une nuit à Lekhubu island où la placer ?

Autre question au sujet des barrières vétérinaires : peut-on transporter de la viande sous vide ? sous film plastique ? et pour les fruits et légumes ?

merci pour votre aide . Agnes