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Our Bali-Lombok trip is taking shape, but we’d love to wrap up the stay with at least a solid week of snorkeling somewhere the coral is still in great condition. In your opinion, are the Gili Secrets in southern Lombok better than Flores Island, where there are supposedly amazing underwater landscapes?

Nous avons pris le bateau à Sanur le 29 juillet avec la cie Perama pour nous rendre à Lembogan, au bout de 100 mètres le bateau a heurté une épave et a commencé a coulé avec 25 passagers à bord. Ma femme a été projeté sur un banc et a eu 4 cotes cassées, à bord c'était la panique l'équipage ne savait pas quoi faire et les passagers ont commencé à hurlé pour que l'on vienne nous aider. Nous étions a 100 mètres du rivage et nous avons été obligés de sauter à l'eau avec nos sacs. Nous avons distribués nous mêmes les gilets de sauvetage mais il n'y en avait pas assez pour tous. J'ai aidé ma femme et mes deux filles a nager mais le courant ne nous permettait pas de nous diriger. Finalement des bateaux sont venus et nous avons pu être sauver. Ma femme est resté 11 jours au BIMC hospital pour résorber un hémothorax et se faire soigner. La compagnie Perama n'a pas d'assurance, le papier qu'elle vous fait signer au départ précise que vs avez droit à une nuit d'hôtel et aux premiers soins d'urgence. Notre compagnie d'assurance ( mondial assistance avec la carte gold) a payé plus de 11 000 euros plus le rapatriement en avion de 4 passagers. Sans assurance BIMC ne vous soigne que si vous pouvez payer. Nous avons perdu environ 3000 euros en smart phones, appareil photos et autres Perama a déclaré a la police qu'il n'y avait pas eu de blessé, nous avons fait intervenir le consul pour qu'il change cette déclaration. Lorsque nous étions en convalescence nous avons eu connaissance de plusieurs incidents et accidents de ce type en discutant avec des Balinais. Aucune compagnie n'est sure par ce qu'aucun équipage n'est professionnel que les bateaux dans le meilleur des cas sont des secondes mains sans équipement de sécurité (radio, canot de sauvetage, gilet, etc.). Si cet accident était arrivé en pleine mer le bilan aurait été très lourd. Beaucoup de ces accidents ne sont pas connus ou déclarés officiellement ( voir le faux rapport de police qui imputait l'accident au vent) notamment pour ne pas nuire au tourisme. Nous avions choisi Perama qui était qualifiée de compagnie sérieuse par Lonely Planet Je déconseille vivement de se rendre aux Gili ou à Lembogan en bateau.

Bonjour,

j'envisage d'aller plonger Pulau Weh courant juin, je voudrais vous poser quelques questions:existe-t-il des vols KL => Banda Acehcomment aller de Banda Aceh à Pulau Weh (prix, horaires, compagnies)quel club de plongée recommandez-vous (prix, sérieux, etc....)ou loger (plage, GH)comment sont les plongées ?climat en juinTerima Kasih banyak.

je voudrais connaitre le ressenti des gens par rapport a Bali Bali évoqué un paradis pour mes oreilles et pour la plus part des êtres humains sur cette planéte mais quenini me concernant, c'est sympa mais jamais de la vie je ferais 15000 km pour passer 15 jours la-bas (a moins d etre surfeur) Bali c'est une immense machine a fric, les paysages sont magnifiques, les rencontres qu on y aura faite vont du meilleur au pire mais y a des coins tellement plus beau en asie et en indonesie aussi j'en suis sure.

j ai adore etre seul et tranquille en moto pour te perdre, te balader... j ai deteste l agressivite d un guide du HPPGB, qui nous aura menacer une pierre a la main

bref, votre avis m interesse .

je rentre de 8 mois de voyage en asie avec mon amie, Bali et Lombok ont ete nos dernieres etapes, on y aura passe 1 mois.

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.

Voilà, je voulais juste savoir si quelqu'un était allé là-bas ? Recueillir des impressions, quelques infos ... Merci 🙂

Bonjour,

Nous sommes actuellement en pleine organisation dans le cadre d'un futur voyage de noces pour Avril 2013.

En tant que femme voilé j'aimerai avoir des conseils de femme voilée ou de personne ayant cotoyer des femmes voilée en vacance dans ce si beaux pays qui est la malaisie.

Les excursions, l'ambiance générale, possibilité de ce baigner en burkini, ou simplement sur une plage déserte sans hijab...

Tout celà pour en savoir plus sur ma futur organisation pour que ce voyage ce passe dans les meilleurs conditions...

J'attend vos réponses...

Y a t'il quelqu'un qui est au courant si le nouveau Royal Decameron Baru ( Cartagène) qui est supposé ouvrir décembre 2009 dans la revue de Nolitour est sur une île ou presqu'île et les excursions proposé.

grâce à un des membres de ce forum, j'ai lu un article qui me paraît plus plausible sur le meurtre des 2 françaises en Argentine. En fait, elles enquêtaient sur le détournement d'argent provenant de l'unesco destiné aux populations indigènes du nord argentin, également il y a des soupçons d'extermination de cette même population pour s'approprier de leur terre afin de cultiver du soja. Cassandra était prof d'uni et non étudiante.

La façon du meurtre m'interpelle: enlèvement- torture ( viol)- exécution( tir dans la tête). c'est le même mode opératoire que durant la dictature argentine. C'est un travail de pro et je doute que de jeunes gens aient pu commettre ce genre de crime. De plus, sur les corps, on trouve plusieurs pistes ( cheveux dans la main) comme s'ils étaient là pour faire une mise en scène afin de nous diriger vers un viol. Si vous regardez deux films de Fernando Solanas " memoire d'un saccage" et la "dignité des pauvres" vous apprendrez plus sur la façon de tuer les personnes gênantes. on parle de la violence policière , les enfants ayant aidé la police qui deviennent gênantes finissent par être tués par un tir dans la tête. J'ai le sentiment que dans cette affaire, on a mis des gens innocents en prison et que les vrais coupables sont toujours en liberté.

Pour finir, si vous voyagez en Amérique latine, je ne voudrais pas que vous ayez cette réflexion: " pourvu qu'il ne m'arrive pas la même chose qu'aux 2 françaises tuées en Argentine" et que vous évitiez tout contact avec les gens locaux. Au contraire, je pense que les 2 françaises aimaient beaucoup les locaux et elles ont donné leur vie pour eux. En vous éloignant d'eux ( ou en ayant peur d'eux), vous faites ce que les commanditaires du meurtre veulent: à savoir " avoir peur des autochtones et ne pas sentir leur souffrance"

Bonjour, j'arriverai à Ambon le 19 et je souhaite me rendre aux îles Banda. Mais j'arrive quelques heures après le départ du pelni... En cherchant, j'ai vu qu'en ce moment il n'y a ni le batau rapide, ni l'avion. Est-ce bien ça? Je n'ai donc pas d'autre choix que d'attendre le prochain pelni? Arrive-t-il que le départ du Pelni soit retardé? Merci pour vos informations.

Bonjour, Je pars en juillet et j'ai l'intention de rejoindre les îles banda. Je ne trouve que très peu de renseignements sur ces îles. Déjà est-ce vraiment la saison des pluies dans cette partie ? Peut on trouver un club de plongée sérieux, j'aimerai passer l'advanced ? Côté guesthouse y-a-t-il du choix ? Je sais que pour y aller un avion part d'Ambon et qu'il faut un sac inférieur à 10 kilos mais est-ce que je vais trouver simplement un billet sur place ? Merci pour les infos.

Bonjour,

je cherche des infos récentes sur les Banda : comment s'y rendre depuis Ambon, guests houses à conseiller, où faire du snorkeling, que faire d'autre à part le snorkeling, coût de la vie sur place, etc... ? Apparemment la météo serait correcte en février/mars... Vous confirmez ?

Merci ! Florence

Désirant voyager vers les île Banda, j'aurais voulu savoir si la fréquence des moyens de transports (avion, bateaux) a changé ou si c'est toujours obligatoire de rester 2 semaines ?? Si quelqu'un en revient depuis pas longtemps merci d'avance

Bonjour,

Je suis à la recherche d'informations sur l'ascension du volcan Gunung Api (dans l'archipel Banda, province des Moluques) :

- Nombre d'heures de marche? - De quand date la dernière éruption? - L'accompagnement d'un guide local est, je suppose, nécessaire? - Bivouac possible? - Dénivelé (M/D)?

A Banda Neira: nuit en losmen? Guesthouse? Chez l'habitant? D'autre part, quelles sont les possibilités de transfert de Lombok à Ambon? Puis de Ambon à Banda Neira?

En vous remerciant par avance, +

Bonjour à tous, Les billets d'avion pour la Malaisie sont réservés pour l'été prochain. Départ en famille (nos fils auront 11 et 12 ans) pendant 4,5 semaines à partir du 24 juin. Nous sommes allés en Indonésie cet été (la rédaction de la suite du carnet est en cours 😎) et nous avions adoré la visite de ce pays. Avec le recul, même si nous ne regrettons rien de notre programme, quelques jours supplémentaires de détente auraient été appréciés. Par conséquent, j'envisage de commencer notre voyage par quelques jours dans les îles (histoire de se poser après une année de collège pour nos fils et de travail pour nous - option snorkeling indispensable !) et également à la fin de nos vacances (cette année, nous avons fini nos vacances par un trek dans la jungle à Sumatra ; alors souvenir extraordinaire avec des images plein les yeux, mais "un peu" fatiguant tout de même 😉). Mon mari, consulté de temps à autre pour l'organisation 😛, souhaiterait même ajouter une étape îles/snorkeling au milieu de nos vacances !

Longue introduction pour vous soumettre mes premières réflexions et solliciter vos avis : - je pense que nous irons aux Perenthian et aux Tioman, ça nous aidera à nous faire un avis sans refaire deux fois le même endroit 🙂 - je serais bien allée à Kapas mais je lis des avis très divergents sur la durée à y prévoir (je pense consacrer trois jours à chaque séjour insulaire - je réfléchis à aller à Pulau Weh au nord de Sumatra (vol de 3 heures jusqu'à Banda Aceh depuis Kuala Lumpur + ferry). Nous y serions volontiers allés l'été dernier mais nous n'avions pas suffisamment de temps - j'exclus Langkawi en raison de la mousson prévisible à cette période-là de l'année

Des avis sur les îles ? Un classement en terme de fonds marins ? Nous sommes allés à Komodo l'été dernier, autant dire que la barre est haute 😉

Petite précision : nous visiterons uniquement la péninsule, réservant la découverte de Borneo à une autre fois

Merci d'avance et bonnes fêtes de fin d'année !

Bonjour,

Je pars vendredi et cherche désespérément depuis quelques jours des renseignements sur les îles Moluques. J'arrive à jakarta puis rejoins Sulawasi par avion ??? et aimerais rejoindre Les Moluques. Faut-il un permis spécial ? Pour la plongée est-ce le top ? Difficultés pour y aller ? Sinon j'obterai pour Bornéo, certains y sont-ils déjà allés, avez vous aimé ? Merci

Bonjour, je pars pour le sud de sumatra en Octobre, je pense rejoindre le village de Krui , surfer, profiter du parc naturel et de la culture du coin.J aimerai par la suite rejoindre la province d Aceh... Auriez vous quelques informations sur les logements sur Krui et Aceh, la qualitée du surf(vents...)et l ambiance generale de chacun de ces deux coins.? merci , d avance, je posterai evidemment mon report au retour pour les futurs voyageurs de sumatra. sylvain

bonjours a tous

si quelqu un pouvait m eclairer??? j aimerai en fin decembre et janvier, descendre la cote nord ouest en partant de banda aceh jusqu a sinabang en passant par meulabo.c est en plein la zone qui a ete touchee par le tsunami, et en plus elle etait deconseillee aux touristes avant le tsunami. que vais je trouver labas, des ruines et des gens dans des prefabriques? les routes sont elle de nouveau pratiquables, et, est ce de nouveau correctement desservi par les bus? meme durant la saison des pluies...

si quelqu un a des infos sur le surf et la vie, sur l ile de simeulue et sur les banyak islands.. je suis preneur aussi...

merci joan

Bonjour à tous

On se prévoit un voyage en famille à Sumatra (6 personnes) en juillet prochain. On prévoit des hébergements simples comme d'habitude, mais pas de long trajets en bus (eh oui, il y a 3 générations qui voyagent en même temps, et on ne veut pas leur imposer des trucs trop pénibles 🤪)

Les billets pour KL sont pris mais pas le vol KL -> Sumatra... J'aimerais bien commencer par passer quelques jours sur Pulau Weh pour que tout le monde se repose un peu du voyage, profite de la mer, et aussi faire une ou deux plongées. Sachant qu'on ne peut pas se le prévoir à la fin du voyage : vol retour déjà pris depuis Padang.

Ca tombe bien, il existe un vol Air Asia KL - B.Aceh, et possibilité d'un visa 30 jours "on arrival" (dites moi si je me trompe pour le visa ?? j'ai lu qu'on pouvait le faire à Banda Aceh depuis juin 2010.)

Alors voilà j'ai deux questions avant de me décider pour cette première étape.

- Est-ce qu'il est faisable de louer un kijang pour descendre la côte Ouest (de B.Aceh à Singkil en passant par Meulaboh...) ? L'objectif étant les îles Banyak. Peu d'infos sur cette route : quelqu'un l'a-t-il prise récemment ? Une idée du temps de trajet ? Nécessité de faire une étape, ou bien faisable en une journée de kijang ? Ou bien, préférable de repasser par Medan (avion) et de traverser ensuite vers Singkil ?

- Est-ce qu'on peut facilement changer des euros en ville (banques ou money changers) et est-ce que le taux est nettement plus défavorable par rapport à Medan ? Ce n'est pas pour économiser des bouts de chandelles...mais dans l'optique de changer une somme assez importante pour ensuite aller avec du cash vers des coins plus paumés ! Genre Singkil et les Banyaks où il faut du liquide pour louer les bateaux etc !

Merci de vos infos et conseils 🙂

Julien

Bonjour à tous!

J'ai lu en profondeur le site travelfish sur les iles de Thailande. Connaissant Ko Pha Ngnan(j'ai beaucoup aimé mais je veux aller du côté de la mer Andaman) et un peu Phuket (j'y suis allée 4-5 jours et ce n'est pas du tout mon genre!), je cherche qq chose de différent: plus tranquille mais pas trop isolé, très belle plage svp et très bon snorkelling si possible! La région de Krabi et tout ce qui est plus au sud m'intéresse beaucoup... Ko Lipe, Ko Lanta, Ko Kradan???? Connaissez-vous? recommandations?

Merci merci!

geneviève

Groupe de francais toulousain la cinquantaine veulent visiter SULAWIEZY et MOLLUQUES en fev ete Mars 2009. Cherchent renseignement sur la securite : Prise d'otages islamiste, vol, braquage.... et bon plan avion sur JAKARTA OGUNYPANDANG et MALADO..

Merci pour vos reponses.🙂

j'ai fait des recherches.. mais peu parle des îles Togean. Qu'en pensez-vous? Est-ce que ça vaut le détour bien que ce soit difficile d'accès? Lesquelles méritent qu'on s'y attarde plus longuement? Comment s'y rendre à partir de Tana Toraja? Bus? si possible les détails du transport SVP.

Est-il mieux de se concentrer sur les iles Togean ou sur les Gilis ou sur les Banda Island?? Pour la plongée, les décors magnifiques, des plages paradisiaques sans les milliers de touristes comme à Bali, que doit-on privilégier?

Pour Flores, c'est quand même loin, on souhaite aller a Komodo ou Rincas, est-il plus simple de prendre un trip de bateau de 4 jours ou de nous y rendre par nous même?

bonjour les "globe-trotter" besoin de votre aide ..🙂 nous continuons (grâce à vous tous) à" élaborer" l'itinéraire pour notre voyage familiale à sumatra .. j'hésite sur la destination dans les iles banyak .. (snorkling/plongée et ballades avec enfants) . qu'elle iles choisir ??des bonnes adresses ?? plutôt: sikandang ou tailana ? ..ou une autre , bref des coins à ne pas rater!! les horaires bateau le prix ..?

merci d'avance pour vos infos !!

Hi! Je suis à la recherche d'un pass depuis l'Australie pour les îles du pacifique. Vanuatu, Cook, Fiji, Nouvelle Calédonie. Je ne suis pas fixée sur une île en particulier. Existe-t-il, ou dois-je rechercher des vols séparés. Octobre -novembre c'est une bonne période ? Merci pour votre aide.😉

Bonjour,

Nous projetons un voyage d'1 an en Asie du sud-est avec 2 passages 2 mois en Indonésie (visa oblige !!!). Quelle serait la meilleure période pour : 1°) SULAWESI : Rantepao, Toggian, Manado, voir ternate aux Molluques 2°) Les MOLLUQUES : Ambon, Banda, Kei En plus des périodes, nous sommes friands de toutes infos sur ces régions. Merci

Je rentre des iles Bandas .......

Bonjour, Mon ami et moi-même voyageons depuis septembre. Nous sommes passés par la Russie, la Chine, le Nepal, la thailande, le Laos, le Vietnam et sommes actuellement au Philippines. D'ici une semaine, nous partons pour l'Indonesie, notre dernier pays avant le (dur!) retour en France. Nous pensons rester un mois a Sumatra, passer deux ou trois semaines a Java.. Et puis.. Et puis, nous voulons vraiment nous poser une bonne semaine avant le retour.. Nous cherchons un bungalow, sur une belle plage tranquille, avec des spots de snorkeling sympas, éventuellement du surf pour débutants, une ambiance CALME, si possible, un hamac.. Le tout, pour un budget dit "raisonnable"..15€/personne tout compris.. Mais on peut tirer un peu sur le budget pour notre vraie semaine de "vacances".. Cela pourrait être "n'importe où en Indonesie", mais notre vol de retour part de kuala lumpur, donc, en plus, si c'était possible d'avoir un aeroport a moins de 10h de route.. :-) Précisons qu'après tant de temps à crapahuter, nous souhaitons vraiment nous poser, lire, bronzer, nager en toute quiétude.. Chers voyageurs, baroudeurs et routards, auriez vous des idées qui correspondraient à nos (très exigeants!) désirs? On vous remercie vraiment par avance pour vos réflexions!!!

JE NE DISPOSERAI QUE DE ENVIRON 3 SEMAINES; QUEL EST LE MEILLEUR MOYEN DE M'APPROCHER AU PLUS PRES PAR EXEMPLE EN AVION; d'ou est ce le mieux de partir: JAKARTA OU MAKASSAR ?

Pour les inconditionnels et pour tous les autres, n'oubliez pas ce soir Thalassa sur l'indonésie. Bali, les molluques, etc. !