Overview
Lemurs – found nowhere else in the world – are most probably the greatest attraction for visitors to Madagascar. The second item on the bucket list for many travelers is baobabs trees – the ‘upside down tree’. The destination for most to view these most unique of trees is the world famous Avenue of the Baobabs. Allée de Baobab is a very impressive stand of trees and celebrated in photos and film.
Experience fantastic landscapes. Cross rainforest, dry deciduous and spiny forests and savannah. Get enchanted by chameleons and lemurs. It is charming and interesting.
Island of Sainte Marie it is a unique tourism spot that resembles no other and it are one of the most visited islands of Madagascar and has a good infrastructure.
Sainte Marie island is located right off the eastern coast of Madagascar. The island of Sainte Marie and its small surrounding islands are a true jewel.
Trip Highlights
- Avenue of the Baobabs. Sunset and Sunrise on the Alley;
- The Magic and Splendor of the Lovers’ Baobabs and other Grand Baobabs;
- Kimony Reserve (the only place where lemurs are allowed to sit on people and feed them in the presence of guides);
- Madagascar Exotic Park (chameleons, snakes, Sifaka lemurs);
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (the largest lemur Indri, Diadem Sifaka lemur, the smallest lemur (40g) – Mouse lemur);
- Vakona Reserve (Lemur Island);
- Sainte Marie Island & islet aux Nattes Beach Holidays
Day by Day
Arrival at the airport Ivato, customs and visa formalities – about 1 hour. Pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Transfer from the hotel to the airport to your flight Antananarivo-Morondava. Departure at 12-40, arrival 13- 50.
Transfer to the hotel.You will stroll through Avenue of the Baobabs closer to the sunset: a magic show! Sunrise and sunset are the best times to visit these gentle giants when colours of the trunks acquire new shades and the shadows of the trees are the most pronounced, creating a more exotic atmosphere.
A visit to the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunrise. Sunrise is a completely different spectacle than sunset!
The Alley of the Baobabs is a magical attraction for photographers from all over the world. You will also visit the amazing Lovers’ Baobabs and other Grand Baobabs.
Back to your hotel for breakfast.
Visit to Kimony Reserve, home to different species of tame lemurs. An unforgettable experience and the opportunity to take great photos.
Free time. Morondava is a a sleepy seaside town. It is an ideal place for a relaxing stay, since it is less crowded and (so far) devoid of beggars. The beaches are good and extend far to the north side of town. Morondava has the best seafood in all of Madagascar!
Transfer to the airport to your flight Morondava – Antananarivo. Transfer to Andasibe by car (4-5h).
Today, inside the most famous national park of Madagascar, you will try to find the Diadem sifaka and visit the largest lemur of the Earth, the “normally coloured” Indri.
You just after breakfast, take an half day trip to visit the reserve of indri or, better known as the Analamazaotra Special Reserve, during which, you will certainly start to see the various species, including the indri, is the largest of the species of lemurs.
In the afternoon, you will get a visit to the lovely private reserve known as the “Island of lemurs”. The lemurs – brown, ruffled, dancing, lemurs galore. After that, you will visit the amazing private reserve Vakona, where you will find many Nile crocodiles.
After breakfast, a short rest and return to Antananarivo.
Along the way you will stop at a park specializing in Madagascar reptiles and butterflies, you will visit the Madagascar Exotic Park of Mr. Pereyras, Marozevo, where you will see many species of Madagascar chameleons, lizards, snakes and other interesting animals.
Transfer to the airport to your flight Antananarivo – Sainte Marie.
Transfer to the hotel – 10 min tuk-tuk + 5 min boat transfer.
On one day you will have a cruise on motorized pirogues around the islet aux Nattes with a languste picnic on the beach (incl).
On the final day you will have dinner at the beautiful Princess Bora restaurant (incl).
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Transfer to Ivato Airport for your international flight.
Includes/Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Organization and support of the entire route;
- Pick up and drop off;
- Cost of 4 Domestic flights;
- Accommodations in hotels/bungalows as indicated in the program;
- Group accompaniment by guides;
- Transport with driver;
- Fuel;
- Entrance fees to parks and reserves and the services of local guides;
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary (Unless labeled as optional or additional);
- Cost of cruise on motorized pirogues around the islet aux Nattes with a languste picnic on the beach;
- Cost of dinner at the beautiful Princess Bora restaurant on the final day;
- All transfers;
- Government taxes and fees, including TTC, TVA and tourist tax at hotels.
The Cost Excludes
- International air travel;
- Visa fee;
- Your medical insurance;
- Personal items and expenses;
- Soft and alcoholic drinks in hotels;
- Lunches en-route, lunches and dinners (except in places mentioned half or full board);
- Additional activities and excursions (for diving, cruising, fishing, quad etc, pre-booking is required)
- Special Requirements: to be specified during your order.
Map
Yes, you need a visa. The visa is issued upon arrival at the international airport.
Going on this trip, there is no mandatory vaccination.
There are ATMs along the road in large towns (Visa, MasterCard). You can pay with your bank card in most hotels and restaurants, as well as in supermarkets and shops at petrol stations.
Possible additional costs:
*Lunches and dinners (each meal on average 8-25 euros), alcoholic and soft drinks;
*Entry visa upon entering the country;
*Tips for drivers and local guides.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Madagascar is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
