Introduction to Madagascar Itinerary
Thirteen days in Madagascar to see lemurs, chameleons and orchids, enjoy forest hikes, and relaxed beach time.
13 days from £6,130pp plus international flights.
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Day 1
Arrive Tana
Welcome to Madagascar! On arrival at the international airport in Antananarivo you will be met and transferred to your first night hotel, Maison Gallieni. The hotel is perched on hill with views overlooking the city. You have the afternoon free to settle in. You can enjoy a swim in the hotel pool or relax with a massage.
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Day 2
Tana to Andasibe
After breakfast you will be taken on a tour of the Old City and Upper Town as you ease yourself into your Madagascan adventure and admire the buildings and architecture as you explore the cobbled streets. Late morning you will be collected and embark on the journey to the eastern part of the island. The drive will be about 3.5 hours as we cover 150 km. You will pay a visit to the Peyrieras Butterfly Farm, home to a variety of butterflies but also a collection of chameleons, frogs, iguanas and geckos, along with habituated Sifaka and Common Brown lemurs. The landscapes vary as you travel through the highlands with small traditional villages perched on the hillside giving way to rice fields. The twisty steep roads and the lush vegetation heralds your arrival into another region of the Island. Andasibe, known for its national park, and lush primary and secondary rainforest. There will be an opportunity to explore the after dark seeking out various nocturnal creatures of the Andasibe Rainforst by torchlight.
Breakfast, dinner
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Day 3
Andasibe
After a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day you'll head off to explore Mantadia Park, about an hour away. The park is rich in bird and wildlife with over 108 species of bird recorded here and also 14 species of lemurs including the Indri, the largest of the lemurs and also the smallest, the mouse lemur . Make sure you bring your walking shoes as there are some steep slopes to be negotiated and some dense vegetation. Later on we'll be able to visit Andasibe village for an insight into daily life. Together with your guide, navigate the narrow cobbled streets and meet some local villagers.
Breakfast, dinner
Day 4
To Antananarivo
An early start will make the most of the day. You will be travelling back to Tana via a the Analamazaotra Special Reserve in search of the Indri and you are sure to see other lemurs, birds and chameleons along the way. From Analamazaotra you explore the Vakona reserve, have your camera at the ready to get some up-close shots of brown lemurs, bamboo lemurs, ruffed lemurs and sifakas - this is lemur heaven.
You will be dropped at your hotel in Tana for a good night's rest. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, bar, pool, gym and spa - everything you might need for a relaxing evening.
Breakfast
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Day 5
To Joffreville
It's a short drive to the airport where you catch a flight to Antsiranana. Interestingly this is one of the largest deep-water harbours in the Indian Ocean and is also the second largest bay in the world, after Rio de Janeiro. It also has its own sugar loaf called Nosy Lonjo. You will be met in the arrivals hall and transferred in a private vehicle to Amber Mountain a journey of around 40km. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast
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Day 6
Joffreville
You'll be collected from your hotel and driven to Amber Mountain National Park. The park is widely regarded as a 'biological treasure' and was set up to preserve the flora and fauna unique to this area. You'll be immersed in magnificent rainforest, rich in nature - from ferns, orchids and ficus to crowned and common brown lemurs, not to mention numerous bird species and chameleons. There are enchanting cascading waterfalls and magnificent views of the north of the island.
Breakfast
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Day 7
To Ankarana Reserve
Back in the vehicle we drive about 100km on Route #6 through the heard of Antakarana country. A 45 minute detour off the main road takes you to Red Tsingy where you can stretch your legs and enjoy a short walk to see this unique geological phenomenon. The walk culminates at a view point where you can take photographs then it's on to Iharana Bush Camp and its lakeside location, home for the next two nights.
Breakfast, dinner
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Day 8
Ankarana Reserve
Embarking on a hike in the Ankarana Reserve is akin to stepping into a natural museum where over time the weather has etched stories on limestone landscapes and left a network of caves and underground rivers. The rugged tsingy, and dense vegetation have helped protect the region from human intrusion leaving the atmosphere of the land that time forgot. This is an important refuge for the crowned lemur, Sanford's brown lemur and many other mammal species. It's a day well spent.
Breakfast, dinner
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Day 9
To Nosy Komba
You will be driven through plantations producing coffee, cocoa and ylang ylang. The north and northwest of Madagascar are covered with cacao trees, some reaching around 12 metres in height. The drive takes you through the most fertile region of the island to Ankify, a small harbour. Board a shared boat across to Nosy Komba and your lodge for the next four nights of unwinding and soaking up the essence of Madagascar's island life.
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Day 10
Nosy Komba
Slip right into the pace of island life, this is slow and relaxed, this really is a taste of paradise. Included in your stay are kayaks, stand up paddleboards and also guided community tours. The lodge with just eight rooms provides direct access to the surrounding ocean backed up by the tranquil, lush forest to the rear. It's all about disconnecting from the hustle and bustle and connecting with nature.
Breakfast, dinner
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Day 11 & 12
Nosy Kombo
If you want to explore a little deeper there are optional activities which the lodge staff can arrange for you from lemur trekking at Lokobe National Park over on Nosy Be, to scuba diving in Nosy Be archipelago or sunset cruises through mangroves. Private beach picnics or dinners can be arrange too, for that special occasion, or in room spa treatments. You can do as much or as little as you please.
Breakfast, dinner
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Day 13
Depart Madagascar
After breakfast by the beach it is time to bid your island paradise goodbye, travelling by boat to Nosy Be and plane back to Tana where you will connect with your international flight.
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