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Discover Madagascar's unique wildlife and stunning beaches
There are no included activities today so you are free to arrive at any time. The group flights usually arrive in the early afternoon. This evening's welcome briefing is the perfect opportunity to meet your guide and get to know your fellow travellers. Accommodation: Belvedere Hotel or similar *Standard Hotel*
This morning we drive to Andasibe through the green and luxuriant vegetation of the east. This first step brings us to the humid part of the country with many primary forests and lakes. Along the way we will see Merina villages in the rocky mountains. Arrive in Andasibe around 3pm and the rest of the afternoon is free to relax. In the early evening we take a twilight/nocturnal walk along the road, close to the Andasibe Nature Reserve, looking out for the nocturnal species of lemur as the torchlights pass their eyes. Accommodation: Hotel Feon’ny Ala or similar* Standard Hotel *
Discover Andasibe National Park (also known as Perinet) and its wildlife on a 4 hour walk. The park is home to the teddy bear-like Indri, the largest of Madagascar's lemur species, as well as other forms of flora and fauna and a wide array of bird life. Listening to the piercing yet melancholy cry of the Indri in the morning is an evocative sound and for those who are prepared to follow them through the thick rainforest, the reward is often a close-up view of these beautiful creatures. A group of five Diademed sifaka have recently been re-introduced to Andasibe from Mantadia, and if we are lucky, we may spot one of these unusual creatures. In the afternoon we visit the Vondron’olona Miaro Mitia Ala Reserve. This is a community run reserve where you are able to see several species of lemurs and birds. The reserve is an untouched paradise for endemic animals and plants. There are groups of Indris which we hope to see here in their natural habitat, and their white-headed relatives, the Diademed sifakas, jump between the tree tops. For reptiles and amphibian lovers, the reserve offers countless frogs along its crystal clear river and several amazing chameleons can be found in the forest. Accommodation: Hotel Feon’ny Ala or similar *Standard Hotel*
We drive back to Tana, and head south to Antsirabe, across the highland landscape with its beautiful rice fields on stage. The spectacular eroded hills called ‘lavaka’ remind us of the Far East with its rice fields and green landscape with vegetables and fruit trees. Antsirabe, or ‘the place of salt’, is an elegant city well known as the centre of the beer industry and we can smell the Star Brewery as we enter the town. Founded by the Norwegians in 1856, it is the only place which really feels and looks like a European city. It has a temperate climate and all fruits and vegetable, which grow in cold climates, are found in Antsirabe. Accommodation: Les Chambers du Voyageur or similar *Standard Hotel*
After breakfast we drive to Ambositra, the centre of Madagascar's wood carving industry. We are still in the highlands, which are characterized by their architecture: the houses are made with ornately carved wooden balconies and shutters with bright colours. Further on we pass the ‘le col de tapia’, a type of tree, which is resistant to the bush fires of the area. The landscape is still dominated by rice fields on stage, pine forests and eucalyptus trees and rocky mountains. Our destination for the day: Ranomafana National Park. Accommodation: Centrest Hotel or similar *Standard Hotel*
Parc National de Ranomafana (approximately 40,000ha), with its rain forested hills and abundant wildlife, has long been considered one of Madagascar’s highlights, and is one of the most heavily visited of the country’s national parks. Its entrance lies about 7km from Ranomafana village. Altitudes in the park range from 800m to 1200m. In addition to its densely forested hills, Ranomafana’s terrain is characterised by numerous small streams, which plummet down to the beautiful Namorona River. Although much of the region has been logged, the easternmost part of the park retains relatively large areas of primary forest. We go for a walk in the national park for approximately five hours in the hopes of spotting some of the lemurs, chameleons and other animals found here. We hope to see Golden bamboo lemurs who are unique to this park, as well as other lemurs such as the Eastern woolly lemur, the Red bellied lemur, the Grey bamboo lemur, and the Red-fronted brown lemur. This park is also home to other mammals including tenrecs, bats and some of the carnivores such as mongoose and the Malagasy striped civet. Accommodation: Centrest Hotel or similar *Standard Hotel*
An early start as we leave Ranomafana National Park behind us. The scenery changes dramatically as we head to the small town of Ranohira, a journey of approximately 9 hours. We stop near Ambalavao to visit Anja National Park along the way - a small reserve where several families of Ring-tailed lemurs can be seen amongst the vegetation. Accommodation: Orchidee de l’Isalo or similar *Standard Hotel*
After an early start, we spend our day exploring Isalo National Park. Isalo is a vast region of wind-polished and water-scoured rock towers, deep canyons, gorges and oases often described as Eden. We go walking in the magnificent Canyon des Makis in search of cheeky Ring-tailed lemurs and the Verreaux Sifaka. We also visit the 'Piscine Naturelle' (natural swimming pool), a beautifully lush spot in such an arid landscape where we can swim and relax. Perhaps the magic is just to soak up the sheer beauty of the park, the combination of coloured eroded rock formations, strange plants and enveloping silence make this one of the most captivating places in Madagascar. Accommodation: Orchidee de l’Isalo or similar *Standard Hotel*
After breakfast, we continue to Tulear. This brings us new scenery, among the dry forests of the west and the spiny desert of the south. On the way admire the different ‘Mahafaly tombs and the ‘Antandroy tombs’ from the road and visit Zombitse National Park for a few hours. The Zombitse National Park forest is of particular interest to birdwatchers, as it is home to one of Madagascar's rarest endemics, Appert's greenbul, as well as other species such as Giant coua, Crested ibis and Cuckoo roller. Verreaux's Sifakas, Red-fronted Brown lemurs and Sportive lemurs are also seen here. Accommodation: Hotel Victory or similar *Standard Hotel*
This morning we take a boat transfer to Anakao arriving at around 9.00 am. This Vezo (meaning 'the people who fish') fishing village lies on the south west coast of Madagascar and boasts white sandy beaches.The rest of the day is free for optional activities, including snorkelling, diving, pirogue (small boat similar to a canoe) excursions, swimming and more. Accommodation: Hotel Lalandaka or similar *Simple Hotel*
An early 4x4 transfer of approximately two hours takes us to Tsimanampetsotse for a full day visit of the national park. The large, shallow soda lake is the focus for this terrific 43,200ha national park. The large limestone plateau here has some of the most striking spiny forest vegetation in Madagascar with countless endemic species. The park sits on a large underground aquifer that runs north, evidenced by the numerous sinkholes and caves. The lake is renowned for its waterfowl, notably flamingoes and other rare endemic birds including the Madagascar plover. We may even be lucky and spot the emblem of the park, the very rare Grandidier’s mongoose! In the afternoon we return to Anakao. Accommodation: Hotel Lalandaka or similar *Simple Hotel*
Today we take a boat excursion to Nosy Ve to see the world's most southernmost all-year breeding colony of Red-tailed tropic birds, stunning all-white seabirds with red bills and long, thin, red tails, nesting in this small island. If we are lucky we may see the females roosting under small shrubs, well hidden from any airborne predators such as hawks or eagles. A stroll around Nosy Ve’s shoreline including a long white sand beach takes about one hour. After our exploration we will return to Anakao, usually around lunchtime. The rest of the afternoon is free for optional activities. Accommodation: Hotel Lalandaka or similar *Simple Hotel*
Today we transfer to Tulear airport for our flight to Antananarivo. Depending on the flight schedule, you may have some time in the afternoon free to explore Antananarivo on your own. Accommodation: Belvedere Hotel or similar *Standard Hotel*
This morning we embark on a city tour of Tana, the picturesque capital of Madagascar. With its bustling markets, friendly people and ancient town on a hill with freestone churches and ancient royal places, it is unique among the world’s other capitals. We visit Ambohimanga, the fortified village and its Royal palace. Ambohimanga, otherwise known as Blue Hills, was for a long time forbidden to Europeans. The kings and queens returned here for rest and relaxation on top the forested slopes of this hill-top village. From here began the line of kings and queens who united Madagascar into one country. Ambohimanga still remains of spiritual significance for the Malagasy people with ceremonies and rituals still taking place. Our adventure ends this afternoon after a city tour. Those on the group flights will be transferred to the airport in the evening for the very early flight the next morning.
* 10 nights standard and 3 simple hotels, all en suite
* Travel by private bus and internal flight
* Some long drives on poor roads
Food standards in Madagascar can vary and are probably not of the same
standard you are used to at home. The cuisine has been strongly influenced by
the French and a three-course meal should cost €9-€15. A one-course lunch
should cost €4-€7. Please allow approximately €300 for the meals not
included, plus a little more if you enjoy a drink with dinner! Malagasy lager
is reasonably priced and easily available. Malagasy wine is also reasonably
priced but is not to everyone's taste. It is sometimes possible to get hold
of French or South African wine. A delicacy in Madagascar is the various
flavoured Rum’s which are widely sold and very reasonably priced.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do
inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local
team can be well prepared.
* 10 nights standard and 3 simple hotels, all en suite
* Travel by private bus and internal flight
* Some long drives on poor roads
Madagascar is a rewarding destination with its wealth of flora and fauna,
however, before you decide to travel, we would highlight the following issues
for you to consider:
Travelling by vehicle in Madagascar can be uncomfortable as some of the road
quality varies. The majority of the roads are well-surfaced, but it is worth
noting that Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world and the
infrastructure reflects this. Some roads will be better than others, and at
times a little patience, humour and flexibility may be required! There will
be a lot of very early starts and long days on this itinerary, but the
diverse scenery more than makes up for time spent on the bus. We break up our
road journeys with stops at villages, to take photos and to stretch our legs.
The tourist infrastructure in Madagascar is relatively new and some services
are limited. It is not unusual for there to be changes to accommodation or
internal flights and for this reason, the order of the itinerary (but not the
content) may sometimes have to be changed.
Hotels
We use standard hotels throughout the trip except for three nights where we
stay in a simple hotel in Anakao.
Please note that although all the hotels are said to have a reliable
electricity and water supply there may be instances in which you experience
some gaps in supply - this is more a reflection of life in Madagascar than
the standard of the hotel. Please be aware that some hotels do not have 24 hr
electicity, and in some, hot water is not always available. There is WiFi in
most of the hotels but often this is only in the communal areas and not in
the rooms.
Please note that while the hotel in Anakao has Wifi in the main
reception/restaurant area there is no electricity to charge devices in the
rooms - these can be left to charge at reception. The rooms do have electric
lighting. Solar heated hot water for washing will be delivered to each
bungalow every morning and evening as there is no running water in the
bathrooms, just a large container of fresh water and a traditional ‘bucket
shower’. This container of fresh water is also used to manually flush the
toilet.
Food standards in Madagascar can vary and are probably not of the same
standard you are used to at home. The cuisine has been strongly influenced by
the French and a three-course meal should cost €9-€15. A one-course lunch
should cost €4-€7. Please allow approximately €300 for the meals not
included, plus a little more if you enjoy a drink with dinner! Malagasy lager
is reasonably priced and easily available. Malagasy wine is also reasonably
priced but is not to everyone's taste. It is sometimes possible to get hold
of French or South African wine. A delicacy in Madagascar is the various
flavoured Rum’s which are widely sold and very reasonably priced.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do
inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local
team can be well prepared.
Travel is mainly by small private bus. Most of this trip is on well-surfaced
roads with only the occasional poor and bumpy section while in the national
parks. There are several days where the drives are long but we make plenty of
stops along the way.
There is one internal flight; from Tulear to Tana. There is also a return
boat transfer from Tulear to Anakao and a 4WD transfer to Tsimanampetsotsa
National Park. We use 4WD vehicles on this section of the trip as the road is
a dirt road and can be a little uneven at times (though the surrounding
landscape and destination more than make up for it!).
The driving distances are as follows. Approximate driving time including
stops in is brackets:
Antananarivo - Andasibe: 135 km (5 hours)
Antananarivo – Antsirabe: 169 km (6 hours)
Antsirabe – Ranomafana : 250km (10 hours)
Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Ranohira: 370km (11 hours)
Ranohira - Tulear: 240 km (5 hours)
*Travelling flight inclusive from London: 16 Days*
The group flight from London is an overnight flight departing the day before
Day 1 of the itinerary.
*Flights from London*
We normally use the scheduled services of Kenya Airways (depending on
availability). As flight timings and schedules change regularly we recommend
you call one of our specialist sales staff or your agent to confirm
up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change at a later date and
cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before departure.
Internal flights during the trip are normally with Air Madagascar.
*Travelling land only: 14 days starting and ending in Antananarivo*
Please note that security conditions at the airport in Antananarivo do not
allow for the leader to be able to access the airport building. The leader
will be waiting directly outside the building to meet you on arrival.
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it.
If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able
to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the
arrival time of the group flight - please check the group flight details 2
weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you
must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
Madagascar has a tropical climate with two seasons - rainy and dry. The
driest season extends from April to October. It can be cold on the central
plateau (including Antananarivo) in the evenings, and in the rainforest
areas, so you should bring warm clothes (fleece and waterproof). There is
considerable regional variation but coastal areas will normally be very hot
and dry. Expect daytime in the shade temperatures up to 38ºC from
October-December and up to 30ºC during the trips running from April-June and
September.
Lightweight clothing, to include at least one pair of long trousers and a
long‐sleeved shirt (for protection against mosquitoes and scratchy plants)
Walking boots or training shoes with good tread
Rain jacket (all year round)
Sunscreen
Sunhat
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Torch/flashlight for use when camping, wildlife viewing at night and for
powercuts.
*Internal flights in the destination country are subject to a weight limit of
20kg.*
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Warm sweater or fleece jacket (as nights can be chilly)
Binoculars
Camera
Daysack
Swimming costume
Earplugs if you have trouble sleeping
Mosquito repellent
Some clients might find walking poles useful.
Please note that tampons are virtually impossible to get hold of in
Madagascar.
Due to laws in Madagascar about the dispensing of medicine, the guides are
not able to carry any basic medicines should you feel unwell. These include
Paracetamol, Imodium and Aspirin. Although they are available to buy in
Madagascar, if you believe you may need these we advise you to bring them
with you from home.
A Visa card or Mastercard can be used to obtain a local currency cash advance
at some banks, but note that we advise you to bring your spending money in
Euros or US$ cash as these are easiest to change to local currency. Bills of
100 € or USD usually get a better rate than bills of 20 or less. British
pounds Sterling can only be exchanged at banks at the airport, but even
there, they are not always accepted. *You can bring maximum 7500 € or the
corresponding amount in other currency without declaring it on arrival, above
that amount, you have to declare it. Please note that you can import and
export a maximum of 400’000 Ariary in the local currency Ariary.* You
cannot rely on credit cards for payment as they are rarely accepted and the
ATM doesn’t always work, and American Express or Diners cards are hardly
accepted anywhere in Madagascar.
All money should be exchanged at the airport on arrival, as in the banks in
the provincial towns, it’d take too long time. Also, the exchange rate at
the airport is generally better than in the banks in Antananarivo or other
cities.
*Optional Excursions *
*Antananarivo:*
Visit to Lemur’s park near Tana:
MGA 210 000 for 1 person
MGA 140 000 per person for 2 people
MGA 105 000 per person for 3 people
MGA 95 000 per person from 4 people
Visit of the botanical and Zoological park of Tsimbazaza near Tana:
MGA 175 000 for 1 person
MGA 112 000 per person per person for 2 people
MGA 95 000 per person per person for 3 people
MGA 80 000 per person per person from 4 people
*Anakao:*
Scuba diving: Single dive – Approx. EUR 50 per person
Scuba diving: Night dive – Approx. EUR 70 per person
Whale watching excursion (July to September) – Approximately EUR 25 per
person
Kite Surfing – Approximately EUR 50 per person, per hour
Surfing – Approximately EUR 60 per person for three hours
Stand Up Paddle Boarding – Approximately EUR 20 per person, per hour
Our local staff are paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus. You may
feel that your leader has performed well over the course of your time in
Madagascar and want to show your appreciation of their services. If you would
like to tip your leader we suggest a figure of approximately 4 GBP
(approximate US$5) per person per day.
It is also courtesy to tip any extra guides/ drivers you may have over the
course of the trip, though certainly not compulsory. Shortly after arrival
the leader will suggest to the group that they donate a sum of 50 GBP
(approx. US$ 65) per person towards a kitty on arrival. This money is then
used for tipping local guides, hotel porters, drivers etc and will be
distributed by the leader.
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request)
* Visas or vaccinations
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