Africa and the Middle East - Madagascar
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Madagascar Wilderness Trek
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Tour code: MF Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Simple Trek grade: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 15
TOUR
£1445 15 £2359 17
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
AMBODIRIANA RESERVE MANOMPANA
Wildlife & lemurs 2-day trek COASTAL CAMP
SOANIERANA IVONGO
MADAGASCAR
SAINTE MARIE ISLAND
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Toamasina Ambohidrabiby Sacred hill ANTANANARIVO 0 km 80 km Madagascar Wilderness Trek MF A trek through rainforest to discover unique wildlife
Verdant rainforests, dramatic coastal landscapes and tropical islands are all part of this trekking adventure in Madagascar. Getting off the beaten track we explore some of the lesser known reserves, searching for wildlife including lemurs and tree frogs. Trekking through the rainforest we visit local communities and learn about their culture. We also catch a ferry to the exotic island of Sainte Marie and hope to see whales in the Indian Ocean.
15 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Antananarivo and transfer to Andasibe Days 2/3 Indri Lemur Explore the Analamazoatra Reserve, searching for Indri - the largest of the surviving lemurs. At night we take a walk through the reserve, tracking mouse lemur and tree frogs. Days 4/5 Rainforest Trek Hike through the rainforest to the community project at Vohimana. Visit the villages and learn about local life. Days 6/8 Coastal
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Trek Travel north along Madagascar’s east coast to explore the canal system. Trek through lowland forest and camp by the edge of the Indian Ocean. Continue to the village of Manompana. Days 9/10 Ambodiriana Explore the forests of the Ambodiriana Reserve and search for lemurs. Days 11/12 Sainte Marie Take a ferry to the island - one of the world’s best whale-watching sites (July to September). Optional
activities include mountain biking, snorkelling and scubadiving. Days 13/14 Antananarivo Fly to Tana. Walk to the sacred hills and nearby villages. Day 15 Tour ends Antananarivo.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Analamazoatra Reserve
Indri lemurs ANDASIBE
IAROKA RESERVE
Rainforest trek
VOHIMANA Village visits
INDIAN OCEAN
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 5 nights basic camping, 7 nights standard hotels and 2 nights simple lodge. Meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 10 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, local guide(s), porter(s), ranger(s) and driver(s). Transport: Boat, fl ight and minibus. Trekking Details: We trek in a variety of locations over differing terrain for 7 days. Walks are on average between 4-6 hours per day with one 10 hour walk. Group Size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2014 Tour only dates 24 May - 7 Jun 9 Aug - 23 Aug 13 Sep - 27 Sep 4 Oct - 18 Oct 18 Oct - 1 Nov
2015 Tour only dates 23 May - 6 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £250 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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