Indri, Aye-Aye and Pirates
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the lush eastern side of Madagascar
- Look for indris (the singing lemurs) and sifakas (the dancing lemurs) at Andasibe-Mantadia
- Search for the weird, noctural lemur, the aye-aye near Palmarium Reserve
- Journey up the Pangalanes Channel
- Relax on the island of Sainte Marie
- Spot humpback whales from June to September
- Visit the pirates' cemetery!
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- Meet and greet at Antananarivo on day 1
- Transfers amd transport as specified in a private vehicle with a driver
- Domestic flights Toamasina-Ile Sainte Marie and Ils Sainte Marie-Antananativo in economy class
- 11 nights twin share accommodation
- Meals as specified; activities as specified
- Entrance and guiding fees when visiting sites and parks listed in the itinerary
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Itinerary
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. Once you've had a chance to relax, there will be a...
After breakfast 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 150km. We will pay a visit to the Peyrieras Butterfly Farm, home to a variety of butterflies but also a collection of chame...
After a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day we’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 lemu...
An early start will make the most of the day as we move to our next destination via the Analamazaotra Special Reserve in search of the Indri and we are sure to see other lemurs, birds and chameleons along the way. As we leave the highlands, you will notice a change of...
Today lends itself perfectly to exploring the area and immersing yourself in daily Malagasy life with a visit to the local village. It’s also an opportunity to visit the Palmarium Reserve where you may discover around 10 different lemur species, enjoy this piece of na...
Today's transfer is by boat. You navigate along the Pangalanes Channel up to Toamasina, the largest port in Madagascar. It's a journey of around 2.5 hours. Once you arrive at the port someone will be there to meet you and transfer you to your hotel, and you can spend the rest of the day relaxing. Breakfast.
You will be transferred to the airport for your short flight to Sainte Marie for some sun, sand and relaxation. On arrival on the island, you will be met and driven to Princesse Bora Lodge and Spa. Here you can unpack, relax and unwind. Why not take a wander along the beach at sunset before returning to the lodge for dinner. Breakfast, dinner.
From June to September one of the main attractions on Sainte Marie Island are the humpback whales that come to these calm waters to breed and calve. Whale watching tours can be arranged. You would leave early and spend the day observing the whales, you’ll learn how to...
Why not spend the day relaxing day at the beach, soaking up the essence of Madagascar. Ile aux Nattes, a small secluded island to the south of Sainte Marie, has stunning beaches fringed with palms where you could easily while away some time and take dips in the azure ocean. This really is a taste of paradise. Breakfast and dinner.
There is more to Sainte Marie than might initially meet the eye. In addition to sunbathing and watersports, it is also home to lush forests, coastal dunes, mangroves and in turn this is where plentiful wildlife resides. Gentle hikes on foot, by bike or pirogue are t...
After breakfast by the beach it is time to bid your island paradise goodbye, travelling by plane back to Tana. You are met on arrival and driven to your overnight hotel, Relais des Plateaux. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You may opt to do some last-minute ex...
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Later you are transferred the short distance to the airport for your flight back home. Breakfast
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