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Excursions avec RH Tours English translation pending
by Samarie14 · 2005-01-30 · 11 replies
Salut 😛 quelqu'un est déjà parti en excursion avec rh tour? Particulièrement Saona (quelle différence entre la formule VIP et exclusif) / jurassic safari / st domingue (le voyage n'est-il pas trop long?) / Los Haitises...

J'attend vos réponses MERCI 🙂
Vos plus belles... photos du désert English translation pending
by Lolodesiles · 2004-12-11 · 50 replies
Bonjour les photographes

Toujours dans la série des "plus belles photos", il y en a une inédite! Les photos du désert.

Alors je commence avec 4 photos...

Non elles ne sont ni sur Désert de Namibie ni sur le dernier Désert de Lybie celles-là, jamais vues! 😉
Costa Caribe English translation pending
by Marie37 · 2004-12-09 · 1 reply
bonjour a tous

je serais a margarita le 20 janvier 2005 au costa caribe je voudrais savoir est-ce que la plage qui est a cette hotel est la plage caribe.

je me demandais si vous etes au courant dans le forfait tout inclus est-ce que le vin est inclus au repas

autres questions si je fait l'excursion safari jeep dans la restinga est-ce que cela vaut vraiment la peine

pour ce qui est de faire une journée magasinage me conseillé vous de prendre le taxi ou une autobus est disponible a l'hotel pour s'y rendre

merci de répondre a mes questions et s'y vous prévoyez etre la au meme moment faites moi le savoir

marie😎
Camping-car en Californie English translation pending
by Latote · 2004-11-28 · 1 reply
bonjour

nous prevoyons un depart avec 2enfants pour la californie

nous souhaiterions le faire en camping car

pouvez vous nous donner vos avis

et si vous avez quelques bonnes adresses

merci nadine😏
Taita discovery center au Kenya? English translation pending
by Griffon974 · 2004-11-24 · 3 replies
qui connait cette adresse, et qui a déjà effectué des séjours là bas ? le programme semble très interessant, je me demande si la réalité est à la hauteur de ce qui est proposé... Merci pour les infos !
Sécurité à Margarita English translation pending
by Chantasimon · 2004-10-04 · 8 replies
Salut chers voyageurs. Je pars pour l'Ile de Margarita au début janvier05; pour une semaine de ¨tout inclus¨ au LTI Costa Caribee. J'ai beaucoup entendu parler de la situation là-bas et des risques possible... Qu'en pensez-vous? Ce danger est-il présent même dans les complexes hoteliers de ce genre? Les excursions Safari en Jeep et en bateau (activités guidées) sont-elles risquées ou il n'y a aucun danger de visiter les lieux et se balader le jour? J'avoue que ça m'inquiètes ben gros; je suis aller sur le site de l'Ambassade Canadienne et ce n'est pas très rassurant...

Merci mille fois de vos précieuses infos... 🙂
Tanzanie ou Afrique du Sud en backpackers? English translation pending
by Alexandre17 · 2004-09-19 · 3 replies
Bonjour à tous,

j'aimerais visité l, Afrique l'été prochain mais vu les prix et budgets, je me questionne un peu. Le premier pays ayant attiré mon attention est la Tanzanie autant pour le côté safari (migration...) que le côté plongée et plage (Zanzibar). Par contre, de ce que je lis, il serait impossible de voyager en backpackers car c'est trop dangereux et que les moyens de transports sont nuls. Est-ce vrai? Quelqu'un a-t'il déjà été en backpackers. J'ai entendu dire aussi que certaines agences locales valait la peine, par contre, quels sont les prix? (Ex: Safari camping, 10-15 jours, Serengeti, le cratere Ngorongoro, lac Manyara, Kilimanjero) plus 5-7 jours Zanzibar. Avez-vous des conseils pour minimiser les prix? L'avion à partir de Montreal coûte combien pour se rendre à Nairobi(Kenia). Pour ceux de la France, combien coute un billet à partir de la France(car possibilité de partir de Paris). Merci Beaucoup de m'aider à réaliser un rêve.

De plus, j'ai entendu parler que l'Afrique du Sud se faisait bien en Pack Sak, est-ce vrai? Quel est le cout des billets d'avion? Est-ce aussi bien que la Tanzanie point de vue safari, plage et plongée. Est-ce moins cher que la Tanzanie?

Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.

PS: Si vous avez des questions vis-à-vis la Thailande, n'hésitez pas, ma blonde et moi venons de passer un mois là-bas. Merci!
Chocolat de la République Dominicaine English translation pending
by Melanette · 2004-09-13 · 8 replies
😉Bonsoir a vous tous,

😎😎Je suis allée en république dominicaine à Bayahibé au viva palace cet été nous avons fais une excursion avec bulton tour le safari avec l'hotel cela s'appele le dominibus si jamais quelqu'un l'a fait.... Nous sommes allés dans la montagne et avons achete dans des pots en plastique du sucre de canne et du chocolat pur.

Mon probléme c'est avec le chocolat il est immangeable ainsi j'ai voulu le faire fondre dans du lait chaud impossible il ne se fond pas et reste tres amer comment faire pour m'en servir je trouve ca trop dommage de le jeter je suis sûr que quelqu'un a la recette . Je regrette de ne pas avoir pris plus de sucre de canne il est exellent surtout il ne faut pas hésiter à en ramener au maximum

🏴‍☠️merci de vos réponses a+
Vacances au Kenya English translation pending
by Catulle · 2004-07-26 · 3 replies
Bonjour,

Nous partons la semaine prochaine au kenya, , cette fois pour des vacances familiales (notre fils a5 ans, donc plage, mombasa etc).On aurait aimé faire un petit safari avec une agence locale, qq ch de trés standard surtout, 3/4 jours, vers le tsavo, taita hills.Mais on a rien réservé, car au début, on savait pas trop ou on allait.

Quelqu'un peut il me dire si c'est possible en cette saison de trouver sur place ou si faut pas y compter? Nous avons vu dans les guides divers qu'il était recommandé de reserver à l'avance.J'ai contacté par mail la semaine dernière plusieurs agences de Mombasa (vues sur magical kenya); aucune n'a répondu à ce jour.

Si qq 'un a des conseils, je prends et merci d'avance

Voilà, ce serait dommage que le petit poussin ne voit pas au moins quelques éléphants, car il est vraiment passionné...
Conseils sur Zanzibar et la Tanzanie English translation pending
by Carine13 · 2004-07-01 · 11 replies
Bonjour à tous !

Je suis nouvelle sur ce forum sur lequel je suis tombée par hasard en cherchant des infos sur les hotels du nord Tanzanie et de Zanzibar pour mon futur voyage de noces. Nous avons prévu un safari privé en passant par Amboseli, Manyara, Serengeti et Ngorogonro puis une semaine à Zanzibar. Si certains d'entre vous ont déjà fait ce voyage et que vous avez des conseils à me donner je suis preneuse. Nous avons pour l'instant pris les lodges de la chaine Serena, le Tembo hotel à Stone town et le Blue Bay sur la côté est de Zanzibar.

D'autre part, j'aimerai savoir quelles sont les choses à faire ou à voir absolument sur Zanzibar. Est-ce que quelqu'un est déjà allé nager avec les dauphins ? si oui cela vaut-il le coût et pour quel coût 😉 ?

Merci d'avance à tous de vos tuyaux !! 🙂

Carine
Voyage en Namibie et Botswana avec Guerba English translation pending
by VeroVoyage · 2004-04-23 · 8 replies
Salut !

Je prévois de partir en Afrique (Namibie et Botswana) entre mi-aout et mi-septembre. Etant donné que je voyage seule et que je ne connais pas l'Afrique, j'ai trouvé la solution de prendre un safari version camping afin de rester dans un budget acceptable, ce qui semble très difficile au Botswana. J'ai trouvé chez Guerba un circuit qui me semble bien : départ de Cape Town, traversée de la Namibie (Orange river, Fish river canyon, Sossusleiv, Cape cross...), Parc Etosha, traversée du désert Kalahari, delta de l'Okavango, Parc Chobe et les chutes Victoria.Le tout sur 4 semaines pour env. 1600 Euros.

Connaissez-vous ce TO Guerba? Et que pensez-vous du circuit en lui-même pour 4 semaines?

Merci de vos conseils et bons voyages 🙂

Véro.
Vos conseils pour le Népal en famille English translation pending
by Dhes · 2004-03-18 · 8 replies
Nous partons au Nepal en famille (8 ans et 11 ans) le 11 Avril pendant 3 semaines (avec la Biman ....brrrr ..), si vous avez des idées originales ou commantaires .... n'hesiter pas

A+++++++++++++

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Tanzanie: agences à Arusha? English translation pending
by Pasa24 · 2004-03-02 · 3 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Nous partons en Tanzanie fin mai et souhaitons voyager avec une agence d'Arusha.

Connaissez vous Tropical trails et/ou Roy safari ? Qu'en pensez vous ?

Merci pour vos conseils !
Tour Opérateur en Tanzanie? English translation pending
by Chantalb · 2004-02-10 · 5 replies
Est ce que quelqu'un connait le T.O basé à arusha SHIDOLYA ? en effet nous envisageons de partir avec eux et ils sont très compétitifs par rapport à tout ce que j'ai vu MERCI
Hébergement et excursions au Costa Rica English translation pending
by Ariane01 · 2004-01-06 · 1 reply
😎😎😎 Recherchons des conseils pour logis (casas, hostels, etc.) et endroits (paradisiaques) à visiter au Costa Rica : Départ le 11 janvier 2004 au 1er février 04. Est-ce que quelqu'un aurait des tips pour des trips (ex. Safari, voyage en mer, les incontournables pour débutants en SURF !????😏 )

Muchas Gracias Todos 😉
Voyage au Kenya /Tanzanie avec enfants English translation pending
by Cathrouch · 2003-12-20 · 20 replies
Bonjour,

nous souhaitons passer nos vacances été 2004 au Kenya / Tanzanie avec nos 3 enfants (7-10-12 ans). Nous nous posons des questions sur la durée d'un safari en campement avec le risque qu'ils décrochent (fatigue liée au rythme, lassitude ??) . Nous envisagions de le faire sur 8j mais peut être couper en 2 avec repos sur Mombasa (plages de Diani)? Si quelqu'un a une expérience semblable ce serait sympa de la partager .

Merci de votre aide
Excursions Puerto Plata English translation pending
by Niki · 2003-12-15 · 14 replies
Bonjour,

Je part pour Puerto Plata le 26 janvier 2004 et j'aimerais savoir si il y a quelque chose à faire et que nous devons absolument pas manquer 😎

Ou une activité ? promenade, club, équitation, plongée ... etc

J'ai entendu parlé du Outback Safari ? Est-ce que quelqu'un l'a fait et le suggère ?

MERCI 😉

Niki
Excursions sur l'Ile Margarita au Vénézuela? English translation pending
by Steph2003 · 2003-12-01 · 1 reply
Excursion à faire sur l'île Margarita 😉 Qu' a t-il à faire?
Séjour au Kenya English translation pending
by Patpat · 2003-11-22 · 2 replies
Je suis sur le point de réserver un séjour au Kenya pour la mi-mars avec FRAM dans le cadre de son forfait "Karibu Safari".

Ce séjour comprend 1 jour au Lac de Nakuru, 3 jours au parc "Masäi Mara" et 3 jours à l'hôtel Tiwi beach.

Si quelqu'un a déjà effectué ce séjour, merci de me donner ses impressions.
Exploring Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous) in February-March 2026
by SimonL · 2026-03-30 · 0 replies
Hello,

Well, this trip to Tanzania in the southern parks—Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)—finally happened in late February to early March.

It was a bit more complicated to organize than usual, with a few hiccups. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere (
link), the ban on booking domestic flights in Tanzania through a French agency made things a little tricky.

However, my friend Vincent Beccaro from Objectif Nature found a solution by having a local ground operator step in—one I’d recommend if you run into similar issues.

With flight tickets secured through Kenya Airways (after Rwandair canceled our outbound flight), we easily made it to Dar es Salaam on February 22. Side note: my dealings with Rwandair to get a refund for the flights they canceled are still ongoing. This airline is dragging its feet, constantly pushing back the refund date every time I check in (which is about once a week). I won’t back down.

Back to our 10-night trip: we spent our first night in Dar es Salaam before heading to Ruaha with Auric Air.

We stayed in some incredible lodges—4 nights at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha, then 4 nights at Laba Siwada in Nyerere, before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Before I share a full recap with photos, I’ve just finished editing a video I’d like to show you.

You’ll see beautiful lodges, rainy safaris, and some amazing wildlife encounters, like wild dogs and bat-eared foxes.

Sorting and identifying all the animals (especially the birds) from the thousands of photos I took will take a bit of time. Bear with me!

Watch the video here
Where to see animals from a lodge in Southern Africa?
by Hasard85 · 2026-02-16 · 5 replies
I’d like to return to Africa and stay in a lodge where I can see animals—not necessarily the Big Five—without needing any transport once I arrive at the lodge, and at a price under $250 per day for two people with full board. The week-long stay is planned for late June into early July. I’m looking for suggestions. Thanks in advance!
Back to RUAHA and SELOUS (Southern Tanzania).
by Puma2A · 2026-02-14 · 72 replies
...

" We’re ALL different, and so are our expectations when it comes to travel or leisure ". There are—without a doubt—as many ways to experience a trip as there are travelers!! For the two of us, it’s only our love of wild nature that guides us to East Africa. The stated goal of this trip was purely wildlife-focused, and NOT about discovering the country or its people.

...

Hello everyone,

Previously, I shared the account of a trip/safari in southern Tanzania in June 2024, in the Mikumi and Selous reserves.

This time, still in southern Tanzania, I invite you to join us in Ruaha National Park. (Then, depending on the number of images allowed in my quota, at the end of my story, we’ll return to Selous for the second part of the same trip.)

- This trip/safari took place in November 2022. - Our flight started in Marseille, heading to Addis Ababa, then Dar es Salaam (via Ethiopian Airlines). In Dar, we spent one night at a hotel near the airfield.

-1- During the layover in Addis Ababa. The Airbus A-350 in the early morning mist.



Reminder: Click on each image to enlarge it, if needed. .

From Dar es Salaam, if you want to go by road to Ruaha, it’ll take a very long and tiring day. 🤪

On previous trips, we’ve always taken a bush plane for this route. In this case, it took just over an hour and a half, with two short intermediate stops to drop off passengers at other bush airstrips.

Since I’m also passionate about aviation, I love these flights where you can admire the landscapes from low altitude while sitting right behind the pilot 🙂.

-2- These routes mainly use Cessna 208 Caravans.



At the Msembe airstrip, we’re greeted around 1:30 PM by a guide and a driver from our chosen lodge. They brought a picnic basket, which we enjoy at a nearby picnic area. We’re by the Ruaha River, completely dry—it’s scorching hot.

-3- The first mammals we encounter are a pair of female impalas, accompanied by a young male.



Reminder: Click on the image to view it in larger size. 😉

-4- To save the hippopotamus populations from certain death, rangers had to dig holes in the sand with bulldozers. Fortunately, water is present beneath the sand layer.



-5- This crocodile doesn’t seem to have been accepted as a swimming neighbor by the hippos...



We’ll explore along the river for 2-3 hours before crossing it at a ford toward the southern part of the reserve.

-6- The typical landscape of Ruaha, with its many baobabs.



-7- My buddy the R.L.B. is also here to welcome me.... 🙂 🙂



-8- As well as this little bee-eater... 😎



-9- ...which reminds us of the origin of its name...!



-10- Above a rare waterhole, a fish eagle keeps watch for fish...



...

*** Please wait until the end of the story for any questions or to share your own experiences in Ruaha. (Or via PM.) Thanks in advance for keeping this account smooth and enjoyable. 😉

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*** I’m not an ornithologist, but birds are an important and unavoidable part of safari discoveries. You’ll find quite a few in the images of my story. 😎

...
Traveling Against the Grain in 2026: 8 Alternatives to Overcrowded Destinations
by VoyageForum · 2026-01-27 · 0 replies
In 2026, traveling becomes a choice. While the same destinations are buckling under mass tourism, there are still preserved alternatives, often just a few hours away from the beaten path. This guide doesn’t ban any countries but suggests different practices and destinations that still breathe. Here are 8 experiences to reinvent for better travel this year.

1. Tanzania: Swap the jeep safari for a walking safari The classic: Setting off to see the "Big Five" and the vast savanna from a 4x4. Why rethink this: You don’t go to see wild animals just to end up in a traffic jam of Toyota Land Cruisers. The noise of engines and exhaust fumes stress the wildlife. Some observation points look like parking lots. The alternative: A walking safari in the Ngorongoro Highlands or the Serengeti, accompanied by Maasai guides. On foot, your senses sharpen: it’s an immersion that a car window blocks.

Practical tip: Opt for mobile bush camps rather than fixed lodges. Look into walking safaris that include bivouacs.

2. India: Skip Kerala’s houseboats for kayaking on secret lagoons The classic: Cruising the famous Backwaters in a houseboat. Why rethink this: Houseboats pollute and destroy the fragile ecosystem of the lagoons. Overcrowding in Alleppey drains the experience of its magic. Not to mention the noise of the engines. The alternative: Munroe Island or Valiyaparamba by canoe or kayak. These northern lagoons remain preserved. You can organize trips with local fishermen, spend a day with families from the area, and sleep in the heart of biodiversity instead of floating resorts.

Good to know: The famous Kettuvallams (houseboats) aren’t that old. Originally, they were rice transport barges. It was only in the 1990s that someone had the idea to add rooms. Authenticity is sometimes a marketing invention!

3. Portugal: Forget Lisbon and the Algarve for the Alentejo The classic: The charm of Lisbon’s azulejos and the golden beaches of the Algarve. Why rethink this: Lisbon is suffocating under Airbnbs, and the Algarve has become a forest of umbrellas and tourist complexes. The Portuguese soul is fading under mass tourism. The alternative: The Alentejo region, between Lisbon and the Algarve. Stay in a *Herdade* (traditional farm), taste amphora wine, and explore wild beaches where cliffs replace concrete. This is Portugal at a slower pace—the one with white villages and endless plains.

Good to know: The Alentejo is the world’s largest cork producer. Cork oaks are harvested only once every 9 years. It’s a region that sets its own rhythm, slow and respectful of nature.

4. Indonesia: Less Bali, more Sulawesi, Java, or Lombok The classic: Spirituality, rice terraces, and Bali’s beaches. Why rethink this: Between water shortages, "spiritual" traffic jams in Ubud, and beaches turned into clubs, Bali needs a break. The island is suffocating. The alternative: Sulawesi for the ancestral rites of the Toraja people, Java for the lunar volcanoes of the East and lost temples, or Lombok for a quieter version of Bali. You’ll rediscover Indonesia’s wild origins.

Good to know: Bali is the only predominantly Hindu island in the world’s largest Muslim country. Exploring Java or Sulawesi reveals a cultural diversity that Bali’s tourist bubble often overshadows.

5. South Korea: Shorten Seoul for Gyeongju and Suncheon Bay The classic: Futuristic modernity and K-Culture in Seoul. Why rethink this: Seoul is experiencing the "Kyoto effect." Historic neighborhoods like Bukchon are closing streets to protect residents’ privacy from the influx of tourists in rented hanboks. The alternative: Gyeongju and Suncheon Bay in the authentic south. Between Gyeongju’s millennia-old temples (the ancient capital) and Suncheon’s biosphere reserve, you’ll discover the real Korea—without the lines.

Good to know: Gyeongju is often called "the museum without walls." You’ll find tumuli (royal tombs shaped like grassy hills) right in the middle of the modern city. Ancient history coexists with the present.

6. Thailand: Escape Bangkok and the southern islands for Isan The classic: Bangkok, then off to Phuket, Phi Phi, or Koh Samui. Why rethink this: The southern islands are suffocating: marine pollution, crowded beaches, authenticity diluted in standardized resorts. The experience feels more like Ibiza than traditional Thailand. The alternative: The Northeast (Isan), the unknown region. Forgotten Khmer temples, authentic villages, colorful local markets, and preserved nature in parks like Phu Kradueng. Few Westerners, lots of authenticity.

Good to know: Isan makes up a third of Thailand but receives less than 5% of tourists. Yet it’s the birthplace of authentic Thai cuisine and preserved traditions. Prices are also two to three times lower.

7. Peru: Skip Machu Picchu for Kuelap and northern Peru The classic: Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Why rethink this: Strict quotas, mandatory bookings months in advance, sky-high prices, and timed tourist flows. The experience has become administrative before it’s spiritual. The alternative: Northern Peru with Kuelap, the "Machu Picchu of the north" without the crowds. The Gocta Canyon, the Chachapoyas region, and lesser-known but equally fascinating pre-Inca cultures. The modern cable car makes access easy without the hordes.

Good to know: Kuelap is larger and older than Machu Picchu but receives 100 times fewer visitors. Its cyclopean walls reach 20 meters high, and the fortress remains shrouded in mystery.

8. Iceland: Ditch the Golden Circle for the northern fjords The classic: The Iceland tour via the Ring Road and the famous Golden Circle. Why rethink this: The Ring Road has become a single-file line of rental vans. Iconic sites (Golden Circle, Solheimasandur plane wreck, Reynisfjara Beach) are saturated, turning the quest for Icelandic solitude into a crowded parking lot experience. The alternative: The Tröllaskagi Peninsula and the northern fjords. Forget the clock to rediscover the Iceland of the sagas. This is the kingdom of mountains plunging into the sea, secret hot springs accessible only on foot, and fjords where silence reigns.

Good to know: In Iceland, you don’t "own" nature—you borrow it. Over 50% of Icelanders still believe in the existence of *Huldufólk* (the hidden people), elves who live in the rocks. To catch a glimpse of them, they say, you must leave the noise of Route 1’s engines and learn to listen to the silence of the fjords.
Travel Companion for 1-Month Backpacking Trip in Sri Lanka – March 2026
by Chrigo · 2026-01-24 · 0 replies
I’m planning a backpacking-style trip to Sri Lanka in March 2026. To share the emotions and experiences, I’d love the company of a co-traveler (male or female). I’m in my sixties, fit, and pretty active—I’m used to this kind of travel, especially in Asia. I’m planning a budget-friendly road trip: simple, clean guesthouses (10–15 € per night), meals at small restaurants or street food stalls, and local transport (buses, trains, tuk-tuks). There’ll be nature excursions, tea plantations, visits to monuments, temples, shows, museums, a safari, beaches… basically a little bit of everything and a general tour of this beautiful country. So if anyone relates to this and is interested, let’s get in touch and chat! 😉
South Africa without a rental car
by Domigujan33 · 2026-01-02 · 4 replies
Hello and happy New Year to everyone, A friend and I are interested in going to South Africa (or Kenya) for about two weeks (last quarter of 2026) but without renting a car. Generally, I don’t like organized trips for the entire duration of a trip, and what’s more, this destination is very expensive. So, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to spend, for example, a week in Cape Town independently and take day trips with a local agency, then do a week-long circuit for a safari in a park, which would leave a bit of freedom to book flights and maybe get advice from local agencies. Is this a good idea? Is it doable or not? What do you think? Have any travelers done this kind of trip? Thanks in advance for your feedback. Dominique
Scam with Pace Car Rental via Carwiz in Cape Town
by Danyèle · 2025-12-14 · 9 replies
Hi, Back from South Africa since 24/10/25, we’re having trouble getting our deposit back after renting a car at Cape Town Airport with Pace Car Rental through Carwiz! It’s still a sum over 1000 €!! Lots of email exchanges via WhatsApp where they send me the refund proof dated 25/11, but my bank can’t find any trace of it!! Just to clarify, the car was returned without a scratch, as they confirmed! Has anyone else run into this issue with this rental company, or others for that matter? And if it’s a scam, what are the possible courses of action? I’m hoping there are some… I was thinking of contacting our Consulate in Cape Town to see if they can help with the next steps or even intervene with this rental company! This kind of practice isn’t going to help boost tourism relations with South Africa!! Thanks for your feedback, Dan
What's the best route in Kruger Park?
by Royerjm · 2025-12-13 · 10 replies
Hi there, My trip to South Africa is starting to take shape. However, I'm struggling to figure out the route through Kruger Park. I can't seem to find the information I need about getting around. Coming from the south, I plan to arrive on Day 1 in the early afternoon at Malelane or Crocodile Bridge. Do some shopping in Malelane (or Crocodile Bridge main area) and stay overnight outside the park. Leave on Day 2 at 5 AM for the park. Explore the southern part of the park. Stay overnight around Skukuza or Lower Sabie. (We don’t want to stay in one of the park’s big camps. We’re looking for a lodge around 200 €. Head out on Day 3 for a self-drive safari, maybe as far as Orpen. We’d like to stay in a private reserve on nights 4 and 5. We’re not sure which one or how to get into a private reserve. Do we need to exit Kruger Park? On Day 5, we’d like to leave to visit Blyde Canyon (on Day 6).

Could you help us with these different locations?

Thanks
Your thoughts on my Sri Lanka itinerary plan
by SaveCheetah · 2025-12-06 · 5 replies
hi everyone, I’m putting together an itinerary for Sri Lanka in September 2026, so I’m focusing on the east side of the island because of the monsoon on the west coast: Day 1 Kandy: botanical garden, fruit and vegetable market, traditional dance show Day 2 Kandy-Ella train Day 3-4 Kumana NP or Lunugamvehera Block 6+5 Day 5-6 Komari / Pottuvi lagoon safari Day 7 head up the east coast along the beaches to reach Wasgamuwa NP Day 8 Wasgamuwa NP early morning safari, then Polonnaruwa (temple and palace) Day 9-10 Sigiriya Lion’s Rock and Dambulla, cave temple Day 11-12 Wilpattu NP early morning safari, then late afternoon Day 13-14 Kalpitiya, snorkeling and chilling Day 15 return to Colombo Thanks for sharing your thoughts on whether this route is doable—we’ll be traveling with a driver-guide. Feel free to mention any great tips or good homestay experiences you’ve had, since we prefer those.
Travel tips and activities in Kota Kinabalu
by Maalya · 2025-12-03 · 3 replies
Hi there,

I’d love to get your thoughts and advice/tips for my trip to Malaysia.

I’m heading to Malaysia for 20 days starting in mid-August with three other people.

My plan was to go straight to Kota Kinabalu. I’d like to go rafting (if you have any agencies to recommend, I’m all ears), climb Mount Kota Kinabalu (is it worth it? And again, if you have an agency in mind), and check out the night market (I’m not entirely sure what it’s like).

After that, I’d head to Sandakan (not sure how yet) and do a little 3-day, 2-night safari.

Then from Sandakan (still not sure how), go to Tawau to visit Sipadan for some diving.

And then head back home.

Nothing’s set in stone yet—I’m open to tons of suggestions. I feel like I could do more. I’d seen Taman Negara jungle, but it’s way off the route, so I’m not sure if it’s doable. I’d also love to find other interesting diving spots.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Namibia or Botswana?
by Oliwill · 2025-09-23 · 10 replies
Hi everyone, We’re seriously considering a two-week trip in August 2026 with our kids, who’ll be 11 and 10 years old. That’s where we’re torn on the destination. For those who’ve been to both, could you share the main differences? I get the impression that in Botswana, the landscapes are a bit samey everywhere, while Namibia offers more diversity? We’re looking for an "off-the-beaten-path" adventure: safaris, meeting local communities, etc., and not too many touristy spots. Thanks for your help! Olivia

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