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    MADAGASCAR EXPLORER  
 
Tour Code: MADX15
Duration: 15 DAYS / 14 Nights

Country: Madagascar

Start: Antananarivo Finish: Antananarivo
Price: Euro €1435
Local Payment: Euro €595

Discover the uniqueness of the world’s fourth largest Island. Offering strange wildlife, exotic rainforests, stunning beaches and fascinating island culture, this is a once in a lifetime tour.

DAY 1 - 2, Antananarivo, Antsirabe
Upon arrival in the capital of Antananarivo you are met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. The following day we travel to Antsirabe were we explore the town and take in a visit to the precious stone merchants where you can purchase some desirable souvenirs.

DAY 3 - 4, Ambositra, Ranamafana National Park, Fianarantsoa
Today we travel to Ranamafana National Park via the wood carving village of Ambositra. Ranamafana offers us the chance to enjoy a nocturnal guided walk in search of lemurs and the following morning we specifically trek in search of the elusive Golden Bamboo Lemur. Next it's onto Fianarantsoa and the tea plantations nearby.

DAY 5 - 9, Ambalavao, Isalo National Park, Ifaty
We visit the paper-making town of Ambalavao, en route to Ranohira near Isalo National Park. We have two days walking in Isalo National Park, home to rare plants and numerous lemurs. Heading to the coast we visit the Arboretum of Antsokay before going on to our hotel bungalows on the beach near Ifaty. We have a full day to enjoy beach activities or take a walk to the nearby spiny forest.

DAY 10 - 12, Fort Dauphin, Berenty Lemur Reserve
We fly to Fort Dauphin where we have free time to explore the town. The following morning we travel to the private Berenty Lemur Reserve to overnight. Here we go on guided day and night walks to see the Ring Tailed lemurs and sifakas. We return to Fort Dauphin the next day where you have time to relax.

DAY 13 - 15, Antananarivo, Perinet National Park
We fly back to Antananarivo where you have the rest of the day to explore the town. The following day we visit Mandraka Butterfly and Chameleon Centre then onto Perinet National Park for a guided nocturnal walk within the park to hear the Indri lemur. Our last day of tour includes another guided walk, this time to see the amazing Indri, biggest of all the lemurs, followed by lunch. We return to Antananarivo where our tour ends in the early afternoon.

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Tour highlights
Day 1-2 Antananarivo, Antsirabe Bx1 Lx1

Day 3-4

Ambositra, Ranamafana National Park, Fianarantsoa Bx2 Lx1
Day 5-9 Ambalavao, Isalo National Park, Ifaty Bx5 Lx3 Dx2
Day 10-12 Fort Dauphin, Berenty Lemur Reserve BD
Day 13-15 Antananarivo, Perinet National Park Bx3 Lx1

ADDITIONAL INFO > > >
Group size Min 2, Max 12 Age 18+
Included in tour price

All tour highlights, transport, accommodation, road tolls and taxes, services of tour leader / driver, meals as indicated internal flights, arrival airport transfer

Excluded in tour price 
Visas, travel insurance, flights, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature.
Mode of Transport 
Minibusairplane, foot
Standard of Accommodation

12 nights hotel / lodges, 2 nights bungalows, 1 night dorm. The majority of accommodation used is twin share with shared or private facilities

NB:
Add 6 days on the beach in Ile St Marie on the northern tip of Madagascar

ADVENTURE

Africa is one of the world's leading adventure destinations and Acacia's small group and independent itineraries are designed for people short on time who want tours high on activity! Acacia can offer you a wide variety of adventures and exciting activities that allow you to discover the destinations from an extraordinary angle. Adventure breaks are designed to cater for all levels, from the 'laid back' to the extreme. We encourage you to expand limits. There is a diverse selection of short trips and departures dates. Choose when and where you want to travel to, with our excellent staff to make you trip unforgettable, the adventure starts here!