Culture & Wildlife of Madagascar
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Overview
Highlights
- Cruise the lakes and canals of the Pangalanes Channel, far from the tourist trails
- Search for lemurs and chameleons in the lush rainforest of the Perinet Reserve
- Experience the traditional lifestyle of the coastal Malagasy fishing villages
- Be immersed in the scenery, villages and forests
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Trip includes
- 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
- Airport transfers (day 1 and 7 only)
- 6 nights in 2 star hotels on a twinshare basis (3 star upgrade for Antananarivo and Andasibe on request)
- English speaking local driver-guide (Groups of 1-5 will have an English speaking local driver-guide; groups of 6-12 an English speaking local guide and a local driver will accompany group)
- Permits, entry fees and local guides in parks and reserves
- Private vehicle transport throughout
- Tourist taxes
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Itinerary
If you are arriving in Antananarivo on Day 1 you will be met at the airport and transferred to the group hotel for overnight. If you are arriving on any other day, private airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Overnight Hotel Belvédère or similar.
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After breakfast, you will meet your driver-guide and afterwards we will drive to Andasibe. We journey towards the spectacular tropical coast, passing through scenery and villages that few get to see, and arrive in Andasibe in the afternoon. Later, we can take a night ...
This morning we take a walk deep into the rainforest of Perinet Reserve, home to more than 9 species of lemurs, including the largest, the almost mythical Indri Indri, the most revered of all the species. But these explorations are not only about lemurs. There is a ho...
We drive to Manambato passing ravinala, which is one of the iconic plants of Madagascar. The ravinala, which is native to Madagascar and also known as the Travellers Palm, becomes more common as we travel east and enter the coastal zone. Arriving at Manambato, we boar...
We spend the morning exploring a private reserve. It is a small forest station that is home to many species of wildlife, including lemur species we have not yet seen. The afternoon is free to swim, visit the local fishing village, walk on the beach or continue wildlif...
After an early breakfast, we travel on the Pangalanes canal and return to Manambato and our vehicle (approx 1 hr boat crossing). We drive past coastal ravinala and pandanus and enter the forest, climbing to the highlands. After the visit we continue to the capital, Antananarivo. Overnight Hotel Belvédère or similar. Approx driving distance/time: 280 km; 7 hrs
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You may like to take a family walk around the city centre this morning, or depart earlier for the airport to visit the large craft market near the airport entrance and shop for last minute items. (It is an approx. 90 minute transfer to the airport for your Internation...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
I traveled with my 16-year-old son after finding a great airfare to Madagascar
I chose this excursion due to it fitting our air schedule perfectly. Our guide was fantastic and the trip provided great access to lemurs and chameleons which were h...
We had the most amazing time whilst in Madagascar, everything was perfect
Our guide was excellent, as were all of the guides who we encountered at various places. The accommodation was great, whilst it was basic it was clean and tidy and ...
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What's excluded
- International flights and departure taxes
- Arrival and departure transfers if not arriving/ departing on Days 1 & 7
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
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- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Optional activities and sightseeing
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- 7 day trip
- 6 nights hotel
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