15 day Madagascar Discovery Adventure Tour, Madagascar
Absorb the interesting history, colourful people and diverse beauty of this beautiful country on your Madagascar tour.
Summary of this Adventure tour:
Accommodation: Hotels, Lodges, Camping
Activities: Visit a reptile park, National Park of Andasibe-Mantadia. An excursion to one of the volcanic lakes, view impressive waterfalls, thermal baths. Visit a paper factory in Ambalavao, the Lemur reserve, Tsimbazaza zoological park and Isalo National Park.
What you can expect from this 15 day Madagascar Discovery Adventure Tour:
Discover Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island and sanctuary of the Lemur. This island, with its vastly contrasting environments, is rich in flora and fauna. Many say the richest of any country on earth. Indeed, Madagascar and nearby Comores are home to one quarter of the flowering plants in Africa and a huge number of indigenous species.
Almost all known species of Lemurs are found in Madagascar, not to mention half the world's Chameleons, 300 species of Butterfly and 256 species of birds. Unfortunately agricultural techniques are slowly eating away at the indigenous rain forest. The chance to see the Lemurs of Madagascar in their natural state is once in a lifetime. They are the most endangered primates in the world. It is a chance you may well never get again.
Day 1: Antananarivo, Madagascar
You may arrive a day or so prior to the official start day of the Madagascar tour. This is to give you time to relax, acclimatize from the flight and enjoy all that Antananarivo has to offer. Siyabona Africa can organize any accommodation and activities you may require if you want to arrive early or stay on in Africa after your Madagascar tour ends. Please contact us for assistance.
Arrive at your hotel. 'Tana' (as Antananarivo is know to the locals) is a colourful, bustling city boasting cobbled streets, marvellous French cuisine and lively markets packed with local crafts. All meals are to your own expense on day 1. On the first day of your Madagascar tour, you will meet at 9pm for the pre-departure meeting:
This will give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers and get to know your guide. The meeting will cover all the aspects of the Madagascar tour. Please bring with you to this meeting: your passport with relevant visa's and evidence of medical and personal insurance, as well as the local payment in USD.
If you have any questions regarding arrival prior to the Madagascar tour or any other questions whatsoever please contact Siyabona Africa. If you are unable to attend the pre-departure meeting, please let Siyabona Africa know at least one week prior to your departure.
Day 2: Andasibe, Madagascar
After breakfast you will start the first day of your Madagascar tour on the road travelling east, through beautiful landscape of hills with dense tropical rainforest. If the group wants tobuy a picnic hamper such as bread, cold meats cheese and drinks, you will make a short stop in Ambohimangakely; otherwise lunch will be in Moramanga at one of the village restaurants serving Malagasy cuisine.
During the morning of your Madagascar tour you will visit a reptile park, which is owned by one of Madagascar's most respected naturalists, Andre Peyrieras. This centre provides an opportunity to photograph some of Madagascar's most extraordinary reptiles and invertebrates.
The main focus of the Park is the breeding of comet moths and various butterflies. You will arrive in Moramanga at approximately 12:30pm where you will stop for lunch. Continuing on your Madagascar tour you should arrive in Andasibe and your hotel at around 4:30pm. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Page: 2 Dinner can be taken in various restaurants in the area, with a choice of Malagasy and Chinese cuisine. There is a great French restaurant at the Buffet de la Gare. If the group decides to eat away from the hotel, the vehicle is availab ...
Page: 3 Day 4: Antsirabe, Madagascar Today on your Madagascar tour you will depart from Andasibe travelling via the vibrant capital of 'Tana' - (Antananarivo) and head south to Antsirabe. It is a long travelling day, but the stunning scenery will make up for the journey.
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Page: 4 Ranomafana means 'hot water' and as its name suggests there are also hot thermal baths supposedly reported to have healing qualities. On your Madagascar tour it's possible to hire a masseuse for an hour of pampered relaxation! Once aga ...
Page: 5 There is also an abundance of bird and chameleon species in the Park. You will arrive in Ranohira at approximately 5:30pm and check in to your hotel. Dinner can be taken at the Isalo Ranch restaurant. Breakfast and dinner is included. ...
Page: 6 Easy pace: On day 11 of your 15 day Madagascar tour you will dismantle the camp and depart on a leisurely 20 minute downhill walk. The vehicle will then transfer you to a natural swimming pool. From this entrance you need to walk about 45 minutes uphill, but ther ...
Page: 7 Day 15: Antananarivo, Madagascar Today's schedule of your Madagascar tour depends on your flight departure times from Antananarivo. Your vehicle will be available for the morning and if your flights are later it is possible to visit the holy hill of Ambohimanga. You will then be trans ...
Page: 8 Please also do not assume that any inaccuracies within your documentation will be detected or can be rectified - you must ensure, that your 'paper-work' is in order. There will be times during the trip, when your passport will be collected e.g.: by you ...
Page: 9 Banking and Currency: Local currency is the Malagasy franc. Visitors must declare all foreign currency upon arrival. Some stores, hotels, and banks in the capital and in major cities accept traveller's cheques. Visa cash advances can be obtained from a limited number of ATM ...
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world; two and a half times the size of Great Britain. Pristine beaches, rare flowers and even rarer animals are the main attractions.
Eulemur Fulvus Rufus
Lemurs are vegetarian, consuming leaves, mushrooms and fruit. Occurring only on the Island of Madagascar, they live in the trees and rarely visit the ground.
Madagascar Sunset
The tropical coastal climate, with cooler conditions inland, make Madagascar a tropical paradise. Heavy forests, and a midland plateau offer visitors a unique self contained world of adventure.
