Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Madagascar
Upon arriving at the Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, your guide will escort you to the 3-star Maison Vue Royale Guest House with its spectacular hilltop views of the city.
We’ve not planned anything for this afternoon to allow you to recover from your flight, so relax and enjoy the views.
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Day 2 - Antananarivo - Andasibe
Today you will depart for Andasibe (150km/3h30). On the way, you will stop off at an insect and reptile captive breeding centre at Marozevo. After dark will see you go on a guided walk through the VOIMMA Reserve.
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Day 3 - Visit Andasibe National Park
Today will all be about exploring the fascinating rainforests. Take a guided morning walk through the Andasibe National Park, and after lunch explore the Vakona Private Reserve, where you will discover many species of lemur, including the largest and noisiest lemur, the indri.
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Day 4 - Visit Maromizaha National Park
Maromizaha means “much to find” in Malagasy, and here you will find many beautiful trails, a rich diversity of frogs and the endemic marola palm. And twelve species of lemurs, of course…
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Day 5 - Return to Antananarivo
An early departure to Antananarivo (150km/3h30) will see your arrival back in the capital by lunchtime, whereafter you will be free to discover the upper historic town.
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Day 6 - Transfer to Nosy Be
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and fly to Nosy Be, whereafter you will book into the Nosy Lodge.
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Day 7 - Bay of Russians
Today you will be transferred to the Hell-ville Marina where you will board your catamaran. After a brief safety demonstration, the crew will raise the anchor and journey to the first stop of the day.
Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, turtles and whales on the way!
After breakfast, you will set sail for Nosy Tanikely Marine National Park. As you don the goggles and snorkel and enter the water, the beauty starts to unravel, turtles abound, and the sea comes alive with a myriad of brightly coloured fishes. Tide-dependent, you may also be able to walk around the island.
After lunch, set sail for the secluded Bay of Russians where you will hopefully get to see whale sharks, humpback whales giving birth or numerous pods of dolphins seeking out the refuge of this bay. For the more adventurous, why not stop off at one of the local beach bars and enjoy the picture-perfect setting, or for those more energetically inclined, seek out the remains of the old Russian fort.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 8 - Nosy Kalakajoro
After an early breakfast, you will set sail for Nosy Kalakajoro. This six-hour journey is a great time to reflect and enjoy the magical port-side views of the Madagascar coastline. Nosy Kalakajoro is part of the Ramdama Island archipelago and offers a unique volcanic landscape. It is also the highest of the Radama Islands at 47 m above sea level.
Lunch will be served on one of the beautiful beaches, whereafter you have various options on how to spend your afternoon. The island has powdery white sands and provides for seriously great diving. For the non-divers, snorkelling/swimming in crystal clear warm water always rewards brightly coloured fish and corals of differing types and shapes. Head up and explore the nomad fishing village, or be mesmerised by the craftsmanship on display at the shipbuilding yard islanders crafting ocean-going vessels.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 9 - Nosy Antanimora
You will set sail to Nosy Antanimora (1.5-hour sailing) after breakfast. This little paradise on earth with its powdery sand beaches and rocky islets provides a rookery to many ocean-going birds. Take a tour of the old coconut plantations before settling into a well-deserved lunch on the beach.
After lunch, dive, swim, or simply laze your afternoon away on the soft sandy beach.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 10 - Homeward Bound
After an early breakfast, you will set sail to Barahamamay (6 hours sailing). This estuary has proven a safe anchorage for many a sailor and it will be for you too. This estuary is a sanctuary for a broad diversity of species.
After lunch, you will depart for Nosy Be.
Transfer to the airport.
Bon Voyage
DETAILS -
This itinerary costs from £2,790 per person sharing and including all private transfers but not domestic or international flights.
You can get international flights from as little as £700 per person return and do ask us for advice. Alternatively, we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.
What's included?
- Prices start from £2,790 per person sharing
- Catamarans will not be shared but will be for your exclusive use
- Accommodation at hotels on a B&B basis
- The cruise has breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- Domestic flights are excluded and are from £345 per person
- Private transfers (air-conditioned vehicle)
- All entrance fees to Andasibe and surrounding reserves with the service of driver for excursions.
- Park fees and local guides on the cruise are excluded
- Local taxes
- Visa fees excluded
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
