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12 Days / 11 Nights: MADAGASCAR HIGHLIGHTS ----- prices on request

Day 1, Sunday: Paris / Antananarivo

Board morning flight from Charles de Gaulle airport to Antananarivo, capital city of Madagascar. Upon arrival, clear customs and meet for transfer to the Hotel Colbert for overnight stay.

Day 2, Monday: Antananarivo / Perinet Reserve

Meet and depart by car to Perinet Reserve in the eastern rain forest of Analamazoatra, with a brief stop at La Mandraka Nature Farm, breeding project for chameleons and the rare Comet Moth. Picnic lunch and continue on to the Vakona Forest Lodge for dinner, evening nature walk and overnight. BLD

Day 3, Tuesday: Perinet Reserve

Full day to visit the reserve with early start to see the Indri indri and hear their haunting "singing" call. Mild hiking provides a good opportunity to experience the abundant flora and fauna of the eastern rain forest. Dinner and overnight at Vakona Lodge. BLD

Day 4, Wednesday: Perinet Reserve / Tamatave

Morning to spend in the small reserve of the Vakona before lunch and afternoon departure for drive to the coastal lowlands and Tamatave. Visit to Parc Ivoloina, a unique animal rehabilitation and environmental education center with small zoo before dinner and overnight at the Hotel Sharon. BLD

Day 5, Thursday: Tamatave / Maroantsetra

Morning flight to Maroantsetra, gateway to the Masoala Peninsula great rain forest, mecca of naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts. Transfer to the Relais du Masoala for check-in, lunch and then depart by boat to the Andrifotra Private Reserve, a lush, virgin and private Eden located between the bay and lazy river. Return to the Relais for dinner and overnight. BLD

Day 6, Friday: Maroantsetra / excursion Nosy Mangabe

Day trip by boat to the tiny island of Mangabe for a full day excursion. Nosy Mangabe is a natural reserve and sanctuary for the world's rarest lemur--the nocturnal Aye Aye. Picnic lunch, nature walk and optional swim in the Indian Ocean will be the order of the day before returning for dinner and overnight at the Relais du Masoala. BLD

Day 7, Saturday: Maroantsetra / Antananarivo

Morning stop at the pleasant marketplace of Maroantsetra, known for intricate raffia hats and bags, before transfer to airport for flight to Tana. Check-in at the Hotel Colbert, dinner and overnight. BLD

Day 8, Sunday: Antananarivo / Ft. Dauphin / Berenty Reserve

Leisurely breakfast before transfer to airport for flight to Ft. Dauphin. Upon arrival in the old southern port town, continue for drive through the "spiny forest" past the Antanosy graves to Berenty. Afternoon and evening visits to the reserve and overnight at Gite d'Etape at the edge of the forest. BLD

Day 9, Monday: Berenty Reserve

Full day to spend in the reserve with walks along the wide, well swept paths. The Lemur Catta Maki, better known as the ring-tailed lemurs, are very friendly and seem pleased to pose for photographs. Be ready for surprise encounters with the beautiful sifaka lemur as they "dance" across the path. Other species include flying foxes, lizards, chameleons, the endangered radiated tortoise and dozens of species of rare birds. Meals and overnight at Gite d'Etape. BLD

Day 10, Tuesday: Berenty / Ft. Dauphin / Antananarivo

Time for visit to the reserve of the spiny desert and small but comprehensive cultural museum at Berenty before return drive to Ft. Dauphin and flight back to the capital. Dinner at the delightful Villa Vanille with local entertainment and overnight Hotel Colbert. BLD

Day 11, Wednesday: Antananarivo

Day in the capital to enjoy an interesting day beginning with the Tsimbazaza Zoo and Cultural Museum, lunch and in the afternoon, the Queen's summer palace at Ambohimanga and shopping at the colorful artisan's market of Androvoahangy. Rest in dayrooms at the Colbert before transfer to airport for return flight to Paris (departing just after midnight tonight). BLD

Day 12, Thursday: Antananarivo / Paris

Connect this morning to homeward destination.

 

NOTE: Minimum of 2 passengers required for each tour to operate. Aslo note the order of the itinerary may be rearranged subject to air schedule changes by Air Madagascar, and some hotels may have to be substituted with similarly priced hotels due to conditions beyond our control.

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