Madagascar: Of Rainforests and Lemurs (Sept. 17 - Oct. 6, 2008)
At A Glance
- Explore one of the most unusual and varied places on earth - home to bizarre animals, ever-changing landscapes and unique flora.
- Travel with our professional Malagasy guide who provides talks on the history, education system, culture and economy of the country.
- Discover a variety of eco-systems, including sandstone canyons, pristine rainforests, marine environments, and dry deciduous forests in the north; and their unusual inhabitants.
- End your adventure with 3 nights at a luxury Relais & Chateaux beachfront property.
- Travel with expert Trish Lund of the Calgary Zoo
Brief Itinerary
Sep 17/18/19 - to ANTANANARIVO: after two overnight flights, land in “Tana” on Sept. 19. (Palissandre Hotel, D)
Sep 20/21/22 - PERINET: Explore Périnet Reserve; search for the 1m-tall Indri Indri , the biggest lemur on the islands. Seek different species in pristine Mantadia National Park. Go on a night walk. (Vakona Lodge, 3 nts, 3B, 3D)
Sep 23 - ANTANANARIVO: drive to Tana. Afternoon visit to the Akany Avoko orphanage centre. (Palissandre Hotel, B, D)
Sep 24 - ANTSIRABE: drive south to Antsirabe; visit handicraft workshops; tour the town by rickshaw. (Residence Camelia, B, L, D)
Sep 25/26 - RANOMAFANA: visit Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar’s flagship. Night walk. (Centrest Sejour, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Sep 27 - to SAHAMABAVY: return to the Park; continue to Sahambavy. (Lac Hotel, B)
Sep 28/29 - ISALO: visit a Tea Estate enroute to Isalo; visit the village project of Anja Park to see ring-tailed lemurs. Explore Isalo National Park. (Relais de la eine, 2B, 2D)
Sep 30 / Oct 1 - TULEAR: see more of Isalo, drive to the coastal city of Tulear. Visit Reniala Arboretum (900 species of plants; time for a swim. (Hotel Hyppocampo, 2nts, 2B, 2D)
Oct 2/3/4 to ANJAJAVY: fly to the island of Sainte-Marie, off the east coast of Madagascar. Wind down our exciting adventure in luxury. (Princesse Bora Lodge, 3 nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Oct 5/6 - HOMEWARD BOUND: we fly to Tana and connect to our flights home or onward.
Cost
CA$6,995 ex - Antananarivo
Trip cost based on twin-share accommodation. All quoted prices
effective at time of publication (March, 2007). While not expected,
itinerary, accommodation, and prices are subject to change until 2008
contracts are settled.