• Lemur, Madagascar

Itinerary Summary

Duration
11 Days
Price
£35000
When
Aug - Nov
Destination
Madagascar
Type
Tailor-Made
Duration Price When Destination Type
11 Days £35000 Aug - Nov Madagascar Tailor-Made
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Luxury Madagascar Island Adventure

This exhilarating adventure through some of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions showcases the best of its wildlife and natural splendour.

Lacking in the big game and fierce predators of its African relatives, Madagascar offers a unique and ‘hands on’ experience for your safari. A range of weird and wonderful insects and reptiles can be discovered and closely inspected, and the instant appeal of cuddly lemurs is magnetic for many travellers.

What makes this Madagascar safari extraordinary

  • Stay at the private island of Miavana where you can explore the aquamarine bays, beaches, lagoons and channels of the archipelago.
  • Explore some of the best reserves for wildlife in Madagascar, including Andasibe National Park and Ifotaka Community Reserve
  • NWS started as World Primate Safaris more than a decade ago. There is no better team to take you to discover the unique primates of Madagascar.
  • Our dedicated naturalist guide has hosted research groups, film crews and dignitaries; his knowledge is encyclopedic.
  • Enjoy travel through Madagascar by private light aircraft and helicopter flights throughout your journey

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A wonderful 11-day family adventure safari in Madagascar 
from $40,950 per person sharing, excluding international flights

Day by day

Day by day

Day 1

Arrive Antananarivo (Tana)

On arrival, you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel Maison Gallieni where you can spend the rest of your day at leisure. Enjoy your first dinner at La Varangue, a luxury boutique hotel.

Overnight accommodation: Maison Gallieni (D)

Day 2

Antananarivo – Andasibe

In the morning you will head to the airport to catch your scenic helicopter flight in the direction of Andasibe Reserve passing over highland scenery and rice paddies. This afternoon, enjoy an afternoon walk through the reserve in search of the lemurs and other wildlife. In the evening there will be time for a night walk to observe the nocturnal species.

Overnight accommodation: Mantadia Lodge (B, D)

Day 3

Andasibe National Park

Enjoy exploring Andasibe/Perinet National Park with your local wildlife guide. A montane forest park offering the chance to spot a variety of lemurs, reptiles and birds. One of its most famous inhabitants is the indri, the largest of lemur with a black and white teddy bear-like appearance. You hear the Indri before you see them and waking up to their songs of communication in the early hours of the morning with the mist still hugging the rainforest canopy is a unique experience. Best to leave early morning to be near the Indri when they make their distinctive morning group communication calls.

Overnight accommodation: Mantadia Lodge (B, D)

Day 4

Andasibe - Mandrare

Today you will enjoy a scenic helicopter flight back to Antananarivo and then down to Mandrare River Camp which is situated in the Ifotaka Reserve, with exclusive access to some of the world's most unique ecosystems. Take the time to relax and settle in or head out on an afternoon activity exploring this area with the wonderful guides.

Overnight: Mandrare River Camp (B, D)

Days 5-6

Ifotaka Community Reserve

During your stay here you’ll explore the gallery forests, to the south of the camp, home to ring-tailed lemurs and verreaux sifakas. These deciduous forests are full of flora and fauna which your guide will point out. In the afternoon, enjoy sundowners at their version of ‘Avenue des Baobabs’. With 99 baobabs and a mountain as a backdrop and no one else in sight, this really is a magical place and a great way to end your day! In the afternoon, enjoy sundowners at their version of ‘Avenue des Baobabs’. With 99 baobabs and a mountain as a backdrop and no one else in sight, this really is a magical place and a great way to end your day! There is also a chance to enjoy a night walk to spot the nocturnal mouse lemurs, the sleeping birds, chameleons, owls and sportive lemurs and really experience this rare and important environment up close and immerse yourself in the biological and cultural diversity of Madagascar.

Overnight: Mandrare River Camp (B, D)

Day 7

Mandrare - Miavana

Today your journey continues onwards and northwards, first taking a scenic helicopter flight back to Antananarivo and then onward to Diego Suarez right in the north of the island. From here you will head over to the private island of Miavana. On arrival onto the island, you will be picked up in your own electric vehicle and transferred to the main area for a quick introduction to the island and activities available, before being driven to your Miavana villa to relax.

Overnight: Miavana (B, L, D)

Days 8-10

Miavana Private Island

Choose from the variety of activities available including the ‘Blue Safari’ guided water activities that will provide fascinating insights as you explore the aquamarine bays, beaches, lagoons and channels of the archipelago. Complementary activities include: guided lemur trekking (and boat transfers to the mainland adjacent), forest walks, scuba diving around Miavana and scuba diving lessons, snorkelling, cultural visit on Miavana, boat cruises, shore based fishing and half day fishing trips, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, kite surfing, bicycling.

Overnight: Miavana (B, L, D)

Day 11

Miavana - Antananarivo - Depart

Today you will depart the island haven of Miavana and make your way back to the mainland and to the capital of Antananarivo, via Diego Suarez by a scenic helicopter flight. Upon arrival you will be driven to your day hotel, Relais Des Plateaux and will spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy your final dinner.

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