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JE SUIS "PRENEUSE" de tous renseignements concernant la vie à Libreville-Gabon je vais m'y installer en janvier 2007 et j'ai besoin de tout savoir, tout en vrac, vous pouvez y aller !

Merci

Est ce quelqu'un sait si je peux avoir mon visa à l'aéroport à libreville, j'y vais fin septembre, et je crains que les formalités ne soient, pas faites avant le 25/09 en france.

Merci A+

Bonjour à tous!

Pour ma prochaine visite à la Havane, je souhaiterais faire un tour de ville, un dîné dans un resto et pour terminer cette journée, en après midi, un arrêt dans une boîte du genre La Casa De La Trova comme celle de Santiago.

Avez-vous des suggestions et si possible des endroits pas trop dispendieux.

Merci

Bonjour, Quelqu'un connait-il la gare de Savona qui permettrait (si elle est existe) de partir sur Milan ou Pisa? Sut le net, je vois 2 "locomotives" qui doiebvent figurer des gares?

Cette gare se trouverait elle loin du port dédié à la flotille Costa et, à combien ce port est il distant de la gare?

Merci pour votre aide.

😉Salut à tous. je voudrais savoir si l on peut faire le trajet libreville/port gentil par la route, 4x4, taxi brousse, ou bus. merci d avance, tony...

Bonjour,

Dans le but de m'expatrier un petit moment, je n'arrive pas à me décider sur le choix de ma terre d'accueil. Je recherche le dépaysement, l'aventure mais aussi la possibilité de m'installer et de travailler dans le pays (salarié ou monter une boite) et j'hésite entre le Gabon et Madagascar. Je sais que ces 2 destinations sont différentes mais ce sont 2 destinations qui m'attire 😇 mais que je ne connais pas Donc voilà si vous connaissez ces 2 destinations merci de partager votre expérience, vision des choses ect... Peut être même pouvez vous m'exposer les avantages et inconvénients de chacune de ces destinations pour que j'arrive à faire mon choix.

merci encore à tous ceux qui prendront le temps de me répondre 😉

Bonjour,

nous partons mi juillet faire un tour dans le sud du maroc (10 jours). Nous atterrissons à Marrakech. Est ce que quelqu'un a un itinéraire sympa à nous proposer et qui change un peu du classique (nous sommes en voiture). Nous aimerions aller passer quelques jours dans le désert. Un bon plan ? Toute bonne adresse est la bienvenue ! Merci d'avance pour votre aide.

bonjour a tous,

Pouvez vous me renseigner sur la ville de Skoura au Maroc . Quel saison a cet epoque ?temperature? Quelqun connait il ce lieu?

merci pour vos reponse

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Bonjour, nous partons pour skoura nous cherchons a avoir le contact du gite CHEZ SLIMANI ou autres bonnes adresses sur le site merci d'avance

Bonjour,

J'hésite encore entre l'Ouganda et le Rwanda et j'aimerais partir en juin ou juillet 2006.

Je sais que le climat est bon au Rwanda à cette période mais qu'en est-il de l'OUganda? J'aimerais partir en individuel (billet d'avion seulement et organisation sur place)...

Si vous avez des conseils à me donner ou des expériences à me faire partager (en solo ou en groupe organisé), n'hésitez pas!

Merci d'avance

Qui a fait le combiné Havane-Varadéro avec FRAM?merci de me donner des infos.J'ai aussi pri le forfait excursions:la vallée de vinales, visite de la Havane et diner au habana café.Si quelqu'un a fait ces excursions pouvez-vous me donner vos impressions.merci à tous!

Bonjour ! nous serons dans la région du Dadès/Todra début Avril: nous recherchons adresse sympa dans les gorges : vous avez des tuyaux? Idem pour Ouarzazate. merci !🙂

Bonjour, pour notre voyage de noces on voudrait aller au maroc, j'aurais aimé avoir quelques infos s'il vous plait

D'abord, nous voudrions faire villes et désert mais n'aurions que 7 jours. Les agences proposent des trucs dans le sud avec trois nuits à Marrakech mais nous avons un petit regret pour Fes... qu'en pensez-vous?

Il faut combien de temps pour faire Marrakech/Fes en voiture?

Prendre une voiture et se ballader (autotour) pour des gens qui ne connaissent pas du tout le coin est-ce que c'est le bon plan ou alors on va se retrouver à errer au milieu de nulle part à l'opposé de notre destination?

Nous avons plusieurs possibilités mais nous avons peur qu'une nuit par endroit ce soit un peu court... on a envie de découvrir pas juste de passer... Votre avis?

Voilà à priori ce qui nous tenterait le plus, des avis, des conseils?

1. Première et dernière nuit à Marrakech, après au choix (pour les 5 autres nuits) une autre nuit à Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Meknes, Oukaïmeden, Beni-Mellal, Er Agadir, Imouzzer, Essaouira, Taroudant.

2. Ou alors Nuit à Marrakech Nuit à la kasbah Ben Moro à Skoura Nuit à la Kasbah de Tizarouine à Boumalne Nuit à la kasbah Tizimi à Erfoud Nuit à la Kasbah Baha Baha à N'Kob Deux nuits au Riad Amina à Marrakech.

Nous voudrions passer une nuit en bivouac dans le desert. Où conseillez-vous? à la place de laquelle des nuits?

Merci de tous vos renseignements, nous voudrions vraiment découvrir au mieux ce pays magnifique.

Bonjour, Nous partons bientôt pour un raid VTT dans le Sud marocain avec boucle dans le désert (si jamais vous voulez vous joindre à nous, allez donc voir l'itinéraire sur notre site). Pour pouvoir souffler un peu, nous avons décidé de rester le dernier jour à Ouarzazate plutôt que de reprendre directement l'avion (à 6h du mat' !!!). Nous avons déjà vu les studios de cinéma, nous avons déjà vu aussi la kasbah d'Aït Benhaddou, et nous demandons donc ce que nous pourrions faire de notre journée sur place ... D'autre part, auriez-vous un riad ou un hôtel sympa à nous conseiller ? Merci d'avance !

Bonjour. J'envisage un voyage au Gabon en juillet ou août, avec notamment quelques jours dans le parc de la Lopé. Quelles impressions en gardez vous? Beaucoup de rencontres avec la faune?

Hi everyone!

We’re heading to Uganda next summer for three weeks with our two kids, who’ll be 7 and 9 years old. We’ve been to Southern Africa before but not East Africa, and after a trip to South Africa two years ago, the kids wanted to return to Africa, while we wanted to explore a new region while staying independent... Uganda’s been catching our eye for a while, and with Rwandair offering relatively attractive prices, we’re going for it!

We’ll be traveling in a 4x4 (self-drive) with roof tents. I don’t have any 4x4 driving experience, so it’ll be a first for me, but we’ll manage 😉 No great apes for us—kids need to be 15, and we don’t want to do that experience without them.

I don’t usually ask the forum much for trip planning, but this time, I’d love your thoughts and advice!

First question: Karamoja or not? At first glance, if we want to add it to a "classic" loop in the southwest, it doesn’t seem realistic—too packed, too much driving. We could consider doing the full loop via Kidepo and then heading down to Murchison, but I’m worried the trip might feel less varied and less kid-friendly. That said, the region looks stunning, and I’m struggling to accept not going at all... What do you think?

If we skip Karamoja, we’d do a loop: Murchison/Fort Portal/QENP/Bunyonyi/Mburo, which seems pretty comprehensive and would let us take our time, which is nice. A few random questions: - How much time should we plan for the Fort Portal area? I was thinking at least 3 days to visit Bigodi Swamp, walk around the craters, and maybe do a community walk (any thoughts on that?). - Between Murchison Falls and the Fort Portal area, is it worth breaking up the drive? I spotted Lake Albert Safari Lodge on the shores of Lake Albert—it’s not too expensive and looks nice. - I’d love to do some easy walks/hikes at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, ideally without a guide, but it doesn’t seem straightforward. Do you know if it’s possible to do nice walks independently? I’ve read about hikes in the hills near Kilembe but nothing very specific. Maybe staying somewhere at the foot of the mountains, like Ruboni Community Camp, would allow that. - Lake Mutanda looks really cool, and so does Lake Bunyonyi... Ideally, I’d like to see both, but won’t that feel repetitive? Is Lake Mutanda worth the detour?

Last practical question, since we don’t have experience with this: for the car with kids, would you recommend two tents (a bit more space) or a four-person tent?

I’ll stop here—already a lot of questions...

Thanks in advance for your feedback, and looking forward to exchanging ideas! Gabriel

Introduction

We stayed on the island of Gran Canaria during the first three months of 2024. It’s the third Canary Island we’ve visited, after Tenerife and Lanzarote.

We rented an apartment in Temisas. By staying in the same place for such a long period, the total price dropped by 50%.

We also rented a vehicle to make getting around the island easier.

Why the Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria in particular? For its pleasant climate, the nature and diversity of its landscapes, the charming villages, and especially the beauty of its many beaches.

In this travel journal, you’ll find a list of the many activities we did during our stay to explore the different attractions of this island.

These attractions are categorized to make it easier to find what interests you.

Videos are included throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

To jump to a specific post, here are the relevant links:

HIKES:

Roque Nublo Maspalomas Dunes - Part 1 Maspalomas Dunes - Part 2 Los Azulejos de Veneguera Barranco de Las Vacas Ventana del Bentayga (Arco del Aserrador) Caves of the King Ventana de Morro (Ventana de la Ganifa) The Dog of Bentayga Cave of the Four Doors Ventana del Nublo Artenera - Caves of Acusa Seca Temisas - El Gigante Cave Fortress of Ansite Puerto de Las Nieves - Roque de Las Nieves Temisas - Cuevas de la Audiencia Roque Bentayga Guayadeque Ravine (Guayadeque Hermitage) Guayadeque Ravine (Cueva de Bartalo) El Zumacal - Barranco Tauco Casablanca Dam (Los Dolores Dam) Ayagaures - La Angostura Dam & Gambuesa Dam Santa Brígida - Alonso Ravine & Centennial Dragon Tree Pino Santo Hike in the Azuaje Ravine Gáldar - Red Lands of Samarrita Tejeda - Charco de La Paloma Bandama Boiler (Camino Borde de Caldera Bandama) Teror - Alamo Ravine Trail – SL-4 Telde - Calasio Caves Special Natural Reserve of Los Tilos de Moya Los Azulejos - Charco de Las Aneas Fataga Ravine Arinaga Military Battery Trail Maspalomas - Las Fuentes and del Canizo Ravines Mogán - Tauro Mountain Trail Tamabada - Llanos de La Mimbre & Sobre la Cueva Viewpoints Trail Hike to the Coronadero Arch via Barranco Hondo Barranco de Silva - Hike to the Jerez Caves Gáldar - Samson Cave - La Atalaya Peak Agaete - Roque Guayedra and Guayedra Ravine Artenara - Caballero Caves Arucas - Bufadero Salt Flats Barranco de Pino Gordo - Natural Pools Telde - Los Cernícalos Ravine Las Cruces - Toba Caves & Picón Puerto de Las Nieves - Moro Cave Agüimes - Morros de Ávila Caves Juncalillo del Sur - Laguna & Salinas de Abajo Caves of Camino de San Felipe Cruz de Tejeda, Cruz Chico and Degollada Viewpoint Hike on the Patalavaca Circuit Motor Grande - Puerto Rico Arch El Montañón - Los Hornos Dam Seafront Walk - Amadores Beach – Puerto Rico Beach Las Niñas Dam El Hornillo - Omega & Omicron Caves Arteara Necropolis Mogán - El Mulato Dam Las Garzas - El Regante Dam La Plata Route - Cho Flores Dam & El Charco Hondo Vega de Acusa - La Candelaria Dam Candelaria Hermitage – Acusa Seca Viewpoint Valsequillo de Gran Canaria – Roque La Vela Ayagaures Dam – GC-602 Lomo del Palo - Monte Pavón Trail Lugar La Laguna - Levada Fataga Dam & Ravine

BEACHES:

Mogán Beach Taurito Beach Tauro Beach Amadores Beach Puerto Rico Beach Anfi del Mar Beach Patalavaca Beach Meloneras Beach Maspalomas Beach English Beach (Playa del Inglés) Las Burras Beach San Agustin Beach Las Alcaravaneras Beach Las Canteras Beach (La Cicer) Las Canteras Beach (La Puntilla) Las Canteras Beach (Santa Catalina) Aquamarina Beach El Agujero - Bocabarranco Beach Hoya Del Pozo Beach Hoya Del Pozo Beach - Lizard with amputated tail El Cabron Beach Ojos de Garza Beach El Burrero Beach

NATURAL POOLS:

Charco Azul - El Risco Agaete Salt Flats Charco de Los Espejos - Sardina del Norte Natural Pools of Punta de Gáldar Snorkeling in the natural pool of Punta de Gáldar Natural Pool La Furnia o El Clavo - Gáldar Natural Pool of Los Dos Roques Emiliano Natural Pool - El Agujero Natural Pool of El Agujero Natural Pools of Roque Prieto Natural Pool El Altillo Los Charcones de Bañaderos – Arucas Natural Pools of El Charco de Las Palomas – Arucas Natural Pools of La Laja - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cueva de la Reina Mora - La Garita Natural Pools of Castillo del Romeral

TOWNS:

Center

Santa Brigida Vega de San Mateo Tejeda Artenara Vallesco Teror

Southwest

Santa Lucia de Tirajana Fataga San Bartolomé de Tirajana Puerto de Mogán La Aldea de San Nicolas

North

Arucas Firgas Moya Santa Maria de Guia Gáldar Agaete Puerto de Las Nieves

East

Vegueta - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Triana - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Ciudad Jardin - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Canteras - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Telde Valsequillo de Gran Canaria Ingenio Agüimes Temisas

VIEWPOINTS:

GC-60 Route (or nearby) GC-210 Route (or nearby) GC-210 Route between the tunnel and La Aldea de San Nicolás GC-215 & GC-65 Routes (or nearby) GC-200 Route (or nearby) GC-130 Route (or nearby) & GC-605 GC-70 Route (or nearby) & GC-21 Sheep herd on GC-70 Route GC-150, GC-240, GC-305, GC-350 & GC-301 Routes GC-606, GC-295, GC-231 and GC-41 Routes (or nearby) Viewpoints – GC-1 Route (or nearby) Viewpoints - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Viewpoints - GC-2, GC-21, GC-15, GC-216 and GC-132 Routes (or nearby) Viewpoints - GC-503 & GC-217 Routes Viewpoints - GC-604, GC-505, GC-132, GC-42 and GC-802 Routes

MISCELLANEOUS:

San Rafael Aqueduct - Telde Abandoned San Rafael Estate - La Higuera Cenobio de Valerón La Cesta - Tejeda Puerto de la Aldea Scenic Route GC-671 to El Espinillo Scenic Route GC-607 to El Chorrillo The Galdar Cube (Santiago Quarry) Scenic Route GC-504 to Ayagaures Abandoned seaside resort in the Azuaje Ravine El Bufadero de La Garita – Telde GC-505 Route Abandoned Finca Las Haciendas (Los Mocanes) – Las Vegas de Valsequillo Ruins of San Juan Battery - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Viera y Clavijo Canarian Botanical Garden - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Tenefé Salt Flats Los Pérez, Lugarejos & Las Hoyas Dams Monte Pavón, Gran Canaria’s little Ireland Valleseco Lagoon Recreational Area Climbing - Fataga Ravine Surfing – El Agujero El Cairete Restaurant - Carrizal de Tejeda Paragliding flight observation - Los Giles La Cuevita Ayagaures Restaurant Statues and Murals - Cruce de Arinaga Aviation Monument (Las Majoreras) & Murals – Carrizal Artistic recycling by Antonio Peñita - Ojos de Garza Rainbows

Aruba is a small island in the Dutch Caribbean located off the coast of Venezuela. It’s part of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao).

After visiting the island of Curaçao a few years earlier, we decided to explore Aruba in November 2023.

We stayed for three weeks in an Airbnb-style accommodation and rented a vehicle for the entire period to visit the various tourist attractions on the island.

These are listed below.

You’ll find several supermarkets (Carrefour, Super Food, Jumbo, etc.) as well as a wide variety of restaurants.

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Note:

Please be aware that since July 2024, Aruba has implemented a $20 sustainable development tax for visitors arriving by air.

This tax is payable via the online ED Card platform during the ED card application process to enter Aruba.

I invite you to continue reading this travel journal and watch the videos that will help you discover this sunny destination.

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Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

To jump to a specific post, here are the relevant links:

Noord - California Lighthouse Noord - Bubali Bird Sanctuary Paradera - Casibari Rock Formations Santa Cruz - Ayo Rock Formations Bushiribana - New Natural Pool (Cave Pool) Noord - Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins Santa Cruz - Natural Bridge Oranjestad - Hooiberg San Nicolas - Seroe Colorado Natural Bridge Spanish Lagoon Mangrove Trail Shoco Habitat - Spanish Lagoon Oranjestad - Balashi Gold Mill Ruins San Nicolas - Lourdes Grotto Arikok National Park - Daimari Beach, Boka Keto Beach (Moro), Conchi Natural Pool Arikok National Park - Boca Prins Beach Arikok National Park - Fontein Cave Arikok National Park – Quadirikiri Cave Arikok National Park – Hike to Sero Arikok Oranjestad & Noord - Walking tour San Nicolas and its murals San Nicolas and its mosaic street benches The famous seafood restaurant Zeerover Noord - Snorkeling around the Baboo shipwreck Noord - Arashi Beach Noord - Boca Catalina Beach Noord - Boca Catalina Beach - Snorkeling Noord - Snorkeling at Tres Tapi - Turtle and Ray Noord - Snorkeling at Malmok Beach - Flying gurnards Noord - Hadicurari Beach (Fishermen's Huts) Noord - Palm Beach Noord - Eagle Beach Noord – Manchebo Beach Oranjestad - Divi Beach Oranjestad - Druif Beach Oranjestad - Surfside Beach Pos Chiquito - Mangel Halto Beach Savaneta - Santo Largo Beach Savaneta - Battata Beach San Nicolas - Rodgers Beach San Nicolas - Baby Beach San Nicolas - Baby Beach - Snorkeling San Nicolas - Bachelor’s Beach (Boca Tabla) San Nicolas - Boca Grandi Beach San Nicolas - Colorado Point - Snorkeling at Bachelors Beach San Nicolas - Grapefield Beach Hike - Blackstone Beach via Natural Bridge Noord - Wariruri Beach

Hello,

After having to cancel our trip to Uganda in December 2020, we finally decided to go in December/January. We leave on December 28th and return on January 18th, which gives us 20 days and 20 nights there 🙂

The main goal of this trip is to meet primates, big and small. We won’t skip the birds and other mammals or the local culture and people, but we want to maximize our chances of meeting our monkey friends.

It’ll be a self-drive road trip with lodge stays. The 4x4 is booked, as are the chimpanzee and gorilla permits, and most of the accommodations.

I’m reaching out because I have a big question mark about my itinerary. Here’s what was originally planned (with the parts I’m unsure about in bold):

1 night in Entebbe on arrival day 1 night at Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch (rhino trek and shoebill trek) 2 nights at Murchison Falls NP (Murchison River Lodge) 2 nights at Lake Albert (Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve) 2 nights in Kibale (for the chimpanzee habituation day) 2 nights in Queen Elizabeth NP (chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge) 2 nights in Bwindi, Ruhija sector (gorilla trek) 2 nights at Lake Mutanda (gorilla trek in Mgahinga) 1 night in Kisoro (golden monkey trek in Mgahinga) 1 night at Lake Bunyonyi 2 nights in Lake Mburo NP 2 nights near Mabamba Swamps (for the shoebill and to relax before flying back)

My "issue": The lodge at Lake Albert only has availability for the first of the 2 nights. So I’m hesitating between a few options (if you have other ideas, I’m all ears!):

1- Add an extra night at MFNP and make a stop somewhere between MFNP and Kibale. But where? 2- Keep 1 night at Lake Albert and do 3 nights in Kibale (but is 3 days in Kibale too much?) 3- Do 3 nights at MFNP and 3 nights in Kibale, with a long drive between the two 4- 2 nights at Lake Albert but at another lodge not in Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve (is there enough to fill 2 days? Any lodge recommendations?)

A huge thank you for your help and advice 🙂 Have a wonderful sunny weekend, Pascale

Hi there, We’re heading to California at the end of July for a road trip with our two kids, aged 7 and 9. Here’s our planned two-week itinerary: Los Angeles - San Diego - Palm Springs - Yosemite - Carmel and Big Sur - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles. We don’t want to go to San Francisco. Does this itinerary sound good to you? Any recommendations for accommodations, especially in Yosemite and Carmel?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Yiiihiiiiii😎

Hey everyone, and warm greetings to all you Southern African wanderers exploring the eastern lands of this African forum!

Four years later, I can finally create a new thread about my next trip—and not just any trip: Uganda! 🙂 A destination that’s been making me dream more and more over the past few years. Originally planned for 2019 but swapped for Tanzania, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. Then pushed aside for another well-known African destination, Namibia, with 6 friends in 2021 (but ultimately done with just 2 because of Covid). 2022 was supposed to be the year of our Canada trip (initially planned for 2020 and canceled two years in a row for the same health reasons). The 2021 safari with friends finally happened in South Africa in 2023—a classic loop that didn’t require much planning and let me start dreaming about my next African destination while devouring all the Uganda travel journals, frustrated I couldn’t reply or comment. Uganda was then reconsidered for 2024 as a follow-up to a 6-week road trip in Finland and Norway, starting from Paris to save time, money, and the ecological footprint of a transatlantic round trip—but ultimately canceled due to budget constraints, the start of my freelance work (no more paid leave), the high cost of 6 weeks in Scandinavia, and no desire to cheapen our first Uganda trip.

Uganda will be the absolute priority for 2025! 😉 And I plan to use this time to prepare for the trip properly. I also hope to use this period to get back to writing our travel journals. By absolute priority, I mean minimal restrictions and compromises on budget and travel time. 🙂

So, we’re planning to spend a month in Uganda next summer (2025). The exact month will be decided in the coming weeks. Why a month? To explore a good part of the country (really want to go up to Kidepo), enjoy the stops, and avoid putting ourselves at risk on the roads. Also, several rental companies offered me 4x4 quotes with a 10% discount for 30+ days of rental...

Here’s my humble draft itinerary:

Day 1: Late arrival in Entebbe around 11 PM. Day 2: Pick up 4x4 vehicle. Night in Jinja.

Day 3: Drive and night in Sipi Falls. Day 4: Night in Sipi Falls. Day 5: Night in Moroto. Day 6: Night in Moroto. Day 7: Drive to Kidepo NP. Day 8: Safari in Kidepo NP. Day 9: Safari in Kidepo NP. Day 10: Full day drive to Murchison Falls. Day 11: Safari in Murchison Falls. Day 12: Safari in Murchison Falls. Day 13: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Day 14: Lake Albert. Day 15: Full day drive to Kibale Forest. Day 16: Kibale Forest NP. Day 17: Drive to Kilembe (Rwenzori NP). Day 18: Hike in southern Rwenzori region. OR start Weismann’s Peak trek (Day 1). Day 19: Weismann’s Peak trek (Day 2). Day 20: Weismann’s Peak trek (Day 3). Day 21: Weismann’s Peak trek (Day 4). Day 22: Weismann’s Peak trek (Day 5), night in QENP. Day 23: QENP. Day 24: Visit Ishasha and drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Day 25: Drive to Ruhija. Day 26: Ruhija, Bwindi NP, gorilla tracking. Day 27: Mgahinga Gorilla NP... Day 28: Morning trek (gorillas or golden monkeys). Drive and night in Mburo NP.

Day 31: Visit Mburo NP and drive to Entebbe. Mabamba Swamp if we haven’t seen shoebills yet? Return 4x4 (30 days rental). Day 32: Departure from Entebbe (flight at 7:30 PM direct to Johannesburg with Uganda Airlines).

It’s not easy to visualize such a long itinerary. In terms of nights, it would look like this:

● Entebbe (1 night)

● Jinja (1 night)

● Sipi Falls (2 nights) ● Moroto (2 nights) ● Kidepo NP (3 nights) ● Murchison Falls (3 nights)

● Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (1 night)

● Lake Albert (1 night) ● Kibale Forest (2 nights)

● Rwenzori NP (5 nights) ● QENP (2 nights)

● Lake Bunyonyi (1 night)

● Ruhija (2 nights)

● Mgahinga Gorilla NP (1 night?)

● Mburo NP (2 nights)

● Entebbe (1 night)

Obviously, I already have a lot of questions .

A question I really like: Where would you add extra nights? Keeping the 5 days in Rwenzori, we still have at least 2 nights to add to this itinerary.

Also, I don’t really have a clear idea about the loop’s direction. Instinctively, I thought of doing the gorillas last to end on a high note, but given the state of rental vehicles and traveler feedback, it seems we might not even make it to the end of the trip . Is there a meteorologically better direction? Given we’re likely leaving from early August to early September.

We’ve debated a lot about renting a vehicle with or without a guide, RAV4 or a proper 4x4, rooftop tent or not... In the end, after testing the guided experience in Tanzania and noting the relatively reasonable prices of hard lodgings (compared to Tanzania, Namibia, or Botswana, for example), the high cost of equipped 4x4s, and their unpredictable condition... We’re currently leaning toward a non-equipped 4x4, opting for the newest and most reliable vehicle possible to minimize breakdowns and missed stops. Any agencies/vehicles you’d recommend? Any recent feedback from the past few years?

Where’s the best place to see golden monkeys? I read that the southern part of QENP is no longer accessible. Can’t we go to Ishasha anymore? I’ve seen a lot of disappointed reviews about QENP, but it still seems like a good place to spot leopards and hyenas. If we stick with hard lodgings, which lodge is worth it in QENP, and how many nights should we plan? Are there night drives in Uganda to observe nocturnal wildlife? Initially, I thought of doing two gorilla treks—one in Bwindi (Ruhija) and another in Mgahinga Gorilla NP. But I got excited about Rwenzori (especially with the option to extend the stay a bit) and now I’m considering a trek there instead. However, the trek to Margherita Peak’s summit takes at least 7 days at 1580 $/person (plus extra rental days...), so I’m leaning toward the 5-day Weismann’s Peak trek. Has anyone done the Weissman’s Peak trek? If we skip the gorilla trek, is Mgahinga Gorilla NP still worth visiting?

Thanks in advance for all your comments, answers, feedback, favorite spots, and tips! 🙂

Looking forward to chatting with you all on this forum again! 😉

Pierre & Alison

Bonjour

Je pars vivre quelques mois à Libreville. Je ne prendrai pas de prophylaxie au long cours. Le risque de contracter le paludisme est il toujours aussi important en zone urbaine ? (je respecterai les gestes barrières...). Merci !

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,

Je pars le 1er décembre 2 mois avec mon van aménagé pour découvrir et explorer l'Andalousie et le Portugal.

Auriez-vous des endroits à ne pas manquer qui sortent un peu des guides et des endroits habituels. Je suis très branché nature donc si vous avez des petites réserves, des criques, cascades et autres, bref des coins un peu perdus mais qui valent le détour, je suis grandement preneur ayant le temps pour barrouder.

Merci d'avance.

Julien

Bonjour tout le monde !

Je suis entrain de prévoir notre road trip et je "bloque" sur la fin.

Lundi 13 Avril : Death Valley jusqu'au midi environ. ensuite j'avais prévu d'aller à mammoth lakes, mono lake etc 2 jours mais je viens de me rendre compte que la Tioga road sera fermée pour Yosemite.

Bref il me reste du coup du lundi midi au samedi soir.

Je me suis dis : Sequoia et kings canyon mardi et mercredi Yosemite jeudi et vendredi et San francisco pour la journée de samedi (cela nous suffit pour nous, on préfère privilégier d'autres lieux)

Donc quelques questions : * Es-ce que cela parait bien ou avez vous d'autres idées ?

* De Death Valley à Sequoia il y a au moins 5h30 de route, y a t'il des choses à voir et ne pas louper sur ce trajet ? Quitte à faire une escale :)

Merci à vous tous ! Je rêve de ce voyage depuis des années, hâte d'y être !

MODIF : Après réflexion je préférerai faire : Lundi matin finir Death Valley puis prendre la route vers Lac Tahoe avec escale à mammoth lake ou mono lake pour quelques heures (quel est le mieux ???) Mardi matin fin de la route puis Tahoe mardi aprem et mercredi matin. Mercredi aprem route. Jeudi et Vendredi Yosemite Samedi San francisco.

On fait condensé mais on veut en voir le plus possible car on ne reviendra surement pas! (trop d'envie d'ailleurs et on a qu'une vie pour en voir le plus possible !)

Bonjour tout le monde, nous souhaiterions mon compagnon et moi même aller ce faire une petite semaine en Espagne, seulement il y à un hick.... On ne sais pas où 🤪

Lorsque sur internet on cherche destinations en Espagne on nous propose forcement Barcelone, Madrid, Séville et tout sa... sauf que nous, on aime pas trop les grandes villes comme sa, on aime la tranquillité 😛

Nous sommes déjà aller avec notre croisière à Palma de Majorque et Ibiza. Nous sommes aller par nos propre moyens à Salou, Cambrils et Platja d'Aro (que nous connaissons par cœur d’ailleurs) 🙂

Je fais donc appel à vous amoureux de l'Espagne, pour nous donner quelques villes ou village ou nous pourrions aller 🙂

Ah oui dernier point, on aime bien les jolies plages, les criques etc et n'avons pas peur de marcher pour faire des visites de lieux ou monuments 🙂

Merci à bientôt 🙂

Bonjour

Apres notre road trip dans l'ouest en 2016 ( voir en signature ) et notre voyage de Seattle à Yellowstone en 2018 nous voila décidé a repartir aux USA mais cette fois en Californie. On avait évité cette partie en 2016 pour mieux profiter de nos trois semaines dans l'ouest. Etant Fan de Disney une partie de ce voyage sera consacré a Disneyland Resort.

Ci dessous un debut de planification, je n'ai pas encore tout fait car j'ai le temps mais il vaut mieux être prêt tot pour profiter d'hotel moins cher des que j'ai les dates exactes. Le voyage ce fera a partir de mi septembre 2020. Quelques remarques avant vos suggestions : -les 3 jours a Disney ne sont pas négociables 😛 -On ne passe pas par Las Vegas car déjà fait -Je sais le premier jour on fait un peu de Km en arrivant, bon a peine plus que de l'aéroport a chez nous en fait. (suivant l'heure d'arrivée du vol a LA on prévoira moins de Km).

Donc des questions : journée trop chargées ? Des hotels à conseiller ? ( 100€ idéalement avec un grand max a 150€ / nuit ) Des oublies ? Des incohérences ? Etc ..

La planification :

Jour Km Activité Emplacement

J1 160Km Trajet total Los Angeles - Victorville Arrivée Los Angeles 160Km Trajet aéroport - victorville Hotel Victorville

J2 530Km Trajet total Victorville - Henderson (Route 66) Visite Bottle Tree ranch Outlet Barstow ( outlet) ouvre à 9h Arrêt photo Bagdad café/Amboy(cratère) /Chambless/Essex/Goffs/Needles Visite Oatman Arrêt photo Sitgreaves pass/Cool Springs historic Visite Kingman Repas Kingman Mr DZ Dinner Hôtel Henderson Railroad pass and casino

J3 413Km Trajet total Henderson - Armagosa Valley Soleil 6h25 / 18h42 (Death Valley) Scenic drive Badwater Visite Badwater Lit de sel Marche Natural bridge 1,5 Km AR Facile Marche Golden canyon 3km AR Facile Repas Furnace Creek Timbisha tacos Point de vue Devil’s golf course Scenic drive Artist’s drive / artist’s palette Différent point de vue sur route a sens unique Scenic drive Twenty mule team canyon road Piste facile à sens unique Point de vue Dantes’s view Route difficile Hotel Armagosa Valley Longstreet hôtel

J4 470Km Trajet total Armagosa Valley - Lee Vining Soleil 6h26 / 18h57 (Death valley) Sunrise Zabriskie point Visite Mesquite flat sand dunes Marche Mosaïque canyon 1,6 km AR Facile Marche Darwin falls 3 km AR Moyen Point de vue Fâther Crowley vista Scenic road Alabama hills ( Lone pine ) Marche Mono Lake south Tufa area 3 km facile Hotel Lee vining

J5 225Km Trajet total Lee vining - El Portal (Yosemite) Visite Bodie state historic park Tioga pass entrance - El Portal Repas Lambert dôme pique-nique area Pique-nique Marche Soda springs and persons mémorial lodge 2,4 km AR Facile Points de vue Tuolumne meadows / Lac Tenya/Olmsted point Hôtel El portal

J6 150Km Trajet total (Yosemite) Points de vue Valley view Marche Bridalveil falls 1 km AR Facile Marche Yosemite falls 1,6 Km AR Facile Marche Mist trail AR Jusqu’à Vernal fall Moyen Repas Sentinel beach / swinging bridge Pique-nique Point de vue Glacier point Point de vue Washburn point Marche Taft point 3,5 Km AR Facile Hôtel El portal

J7 85Km Trajet total El Portal - Oakhurst (Yosemite) Marche Mariposa grove Trail 12,5 Km Boucle Difficile Repas En cours de randonnée Pique-nique Hôtel Oakhurst

J8 255Km Trajet total Oakhurst - Three Rivers Soleil 6h46 / 18h49 ( Sequoia ) Marche Général Grant tree trail 1 Km Boucle Facile Point de vue Panoramique point Repas Bing stump pique-nique area Point de vue Big Stump area Marche Buena vista peak trail 3 Km AR Facile Marche Takopah falls trail 7 Km AR Moyen a faire avant 16h30 Hotel Three rivers

J9 90Km Trajet total (Sequoia ) Points de vue Tunnel rock/amphithéâtre point Marche Général sherman trail / séquoia tunnel 1,5 Km Boucle Facile Marche Congress trail 4,5 Km Boucle Facile Repas Pinewood pique-nique area Marche Big tree Trail 1,5 Km Boucle Facile Point de vue Tunnel log Marche Crescent meadows trail 3 Km Boucle Facile Marche Moro rock trail 0,5 Km 400 marches Moyen Marche Hanging rock trail 0,8 Km AR Facile Hôtel Three Rivers

J10 430Km Trajet Séquoia NP - San Francisco (Passer par Sausalito et Golden Gâte Bridge) Point de vue Fort Baker point / Hawk hill Visite Palace of fine art et Walt Disney museum fammily Sunset Baker Beach ou China Beach Prendre voiture parking gratuit Hôtel Motel sur lombard street ou Airbnb

J11 San Francisco Visite Alcatraz Visite Pier 39 Repas Quartiers Lombart street/macondray lane Visite San Francisco muséum câble car Quartier Chinatown Quartier Financial district Quartier Union square Retour en câble car jusqu’à Fisherman Wharf Hotel

J12 San Francisco Golden gâte park Visite Japanese tea garden Quartier Haight Ashbury Quartier Alamo square Painted laidies Quartier Castro Quartier Mission district Point de vue Twin peaks Prendre voiture sunset ou photo de nuit suivant heure

J13 200Km Trajet San Francisco - monterey Visite A planifier Hotel Monterey

J14 220Km Trajet Monterey - San Luis Obispo Visite A planifier Hotel San Luis Obispo

J15 350Km Trajet San louis Obispo - Los Angeles Visite A planifier Hotel Los angeles

J16 Parc attraction Universal studios Hollywood Hotel Los Angeles

J17 Visite Los Angeles Visite A planifier Hotel Los Angeles

J18 Visite Los angeles Visite A planifier Hotel Anaheim

J19 Parc attraction Disneyland resort Hotel Anaheim

J20 Parc attraction Disneyland resort Hotel Anaheim

J21 Parc attraction Disneyland resort Hotel Anaheim

J22 Retour France Merci

Pat 😉

bonjour ce message , pour vous parlez brièvement d'un homme , un ami , mr Henri GUIZARD , qui il y a bien longtemps , dans les années 80 a, sorti un livre authentique :"veillées de chasse à iguéla " ;il s'agissait de "sa" réserve ;une réserve ouverte à tous , cet homme d'apparence "so british" était en fait un vrai pisteur , converti à la protection de la faune , après une période de chasseur ; par nostalgie , j'ai vécu 12 années ans ce Gabon , de 1984 à 1997, à LBV , et garde un très bon souvenir de cette vue de l'ogoué à 7H le matin en pleine brousse , qui coulait paisible comme un serpent argenté ; idem pour ces forêts obscures , que seuls les amis forestiers , arrivaient à maitriser , raisonnablement alors que je pense, qu'actuellement , les chinois , par appât du gain facile , avec la complicité des "responsables" Gabonais , la pillent ! ils font la même chose là où je suis , en Asie ! bref , SI vous pouviez trouver , rien n'est certain , cet ouvrage , vous allez vous régaler ; il est possible que ce brave homme ne soit plus de ce monde , il serait bien que son livre demeure , bonne lecture , désolé je ne connais pas la maison d'édition ; je peux dire à tous ceux , expatriés, qui sont au Gabon , que j'y ai laissé une partie de mon coeur , même si les Cambodgien sont des gens , agréables , souriants , je garde de trop bons souvenirs de ce pays , qui à du bien changer cordialement Jacques

bonjour, nous envisageons, ma femme et moi de partir de charente maritime, mi- septembre, pour faire un grand périple en camping car.en Espagne!visiter le nord , que nous n'avons jamais fait, pui s descendre jusquà Gibraltar, et remonter la cote mediterranée, jusqu'à alicante.quelqu'un a t'il déjà fait ce genre d'itinéraire? merci de tout conseil avisé<

bougestoi

Bonjour à tous, On prépare un nouveau départ avec ma compagne, pour l'Afrique de l'Est cette fois, pour 2 semaines début septembre. On hésite encore entre Ouganda et Rwanda, auriez-vous des remarques, propositions, pistes... pour nous aider à trancher ? Dans les 2 cas, vu le tarif, on fait l'impasse sur les gorilles. On part avec l'idée de 2 jours de safari (éventuellement self-drive), 2 ou 3 jours de rando, 2 jours d'explo à moto... On aimerait varier les paysages, pouvoir rencontrer un peu les gens, prendre le temps de gouter tranquillement le rythme du pays... Un budget d'environ 1500€ pour 2 (hors avion et visa), ça passe ? Pour le Rwanda, on a déjà fait un peu le tour des infos, on trouve moins sur l'Ouganda. Des trucs à ne pas rater et endroits à voir ? Y a-t-il beaucoup de route à faire de l'un à l'autre ? Difficile ? (apparemment, le Rwanda semble assez accessible niveau routes). merci de vos retours :)