DAY 1: TANA
While arriving at Ivato international airport in Antananarivo (Tana for short), meet Ortour representative, and then transfer to your hotel for check-in .Overnight at the hotel du Louvre (Top) or at the hotel Chalet des Roses or at the Hotel Tripolitsa (High-midrange)in BB.
DAY 2: TANA – ANDASIBE
After breakfast, departure by vehicle to Andasibe known under the French name ‘Périnet’, taking about 4 hours drive.Upon arrival, visit the Vakona reserve where four species of lemurs, including the brown lemur, ring tailed lemur, diademed Sifaka and Varecia variegata are there for visitors. You will enjoy an unforgettable moment spent on this “lemurs’ Island”. Overnight in: Top Hotel: at Vakona Forest Lodge in BB or at Andasibe Hotel ; in Mid-range Hotel: at the hotel Feon’ny Ala or Grace Lodge in BB.
DAY 3: VISIT AT ANALAMAZOATRA RESERVE
We devote the morning in hope to look for the rarest animals in the world and in search of the biggest lemur called Indri. In fact, the park of Andasibe accommodates a great deal of animals since 108 species of birds are recorded, some of which play a role in the survival of plants. We can also find 14 species of lemurs, 51 species of reptiles and 84 species of amphibians. Overnight in: Top Hotel: at Vakona Forest Lodge (Top) in BB or at Andasibe Hotel or in Mid-range Hotel: Feon’ny Ala or Grace Lodge in BB.
DAY 4: ANDASIBE – MANAMBATO – PALMARIUM
This morning, we leave Andasibe in hope to reach Palmarium, passing by Manambato where we will take a boat going to Ankanin’ny Nofy. Ankanin’ny Nofy is a relaxing place, with its lovely lakeside full of vegetation. The edge of this channel is often bordered by typical lush vegetation which characterizes the eastern part of Madagascar. This luxuriant vegetation, the Palmarium is more than a relaxing place since you can visit the small private reserve where lemurs and Aye- Aye are easy to find. The Palmarium is located on a peninsula of more than 30 hectares on the Ampitabe Lake. Overnight at Palmarium bungalow (high-midrange).
DAY 5: PALMARIUM – MAHAMBO
In the morning, leave Ankanin’ny Nofy and take a boat to go to Manambato and drive to Mahambo passing by Toamasina. Mahambo is a coastal village which is 84 km north of Toamasina; it is very notable for its beautiful beach (it is safe for swimming) and for its striding vegetation, rich of seafood.
Overnight at Hotel La Pirogue (high -midrange).
DAY 6-7-8: MAHAMBO – SAINTE MARIE
After breakfast, enjoy a fast morning motor boat transfer from Mahambo going to Sainte Marie Island.It is a small paradise of beach and a good place to see whales. Overnight at Maningory Hotel (high-midrange), at the Hotel Soanambo (top), and at the Hotel Princesses Bora (top).
DAY 9: SAINTE MARIE –TANA
Transfer to the airport and fly back to Tana.Overnight at Louvre hotel (Top) or at the hotel Chalet des Roses (high-midrange) or Hotel Tripolitsa (high-midrange), in BB.
Day 10: TANA- FLY HOME
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
Participants |
Price per person for Top Option |
Price per person for Midrange Option |
1 PAX |
2400 Euro |
1420 Euro |
2PAX |
1500 Euro |
920 Euro |
4PAX |
1300 Euro |
850 Euro |
6PAX |
1250 Euro |
800 Euro |
8 PAX |
1200 Euro |
720 Euro |
10 PAX |
1150 Euro |
650 Euro |
Included:
A 4WD with a driver who speaks English or aTour guide and a driver
Fuel
Boat (Manambato –Palmarium-Manambato /Mahambo –Sainte Marie)
Driver and his accommodation
Hotel in BB for Midrange
Hotel in HB in Sainte Marie for Top Option
Car insurance only
Local guide (More than 6 Pax)
Entrance fees
Transfer
Excluded:
Tips
Local guide (Less than 6 Pax)
All lunches/dinners which are not mentioned above
Drinks
Internal flight (www.tsaradia.com)
Other activities which are not mentioned above