Lemur, Indri and Whale Safari
Lemuri Tours Voyages Lemur, Indri and Whale Safari Localisation Andasibe-Manambato-Palmarium-Tamatave-Sainte Marie Duration 11 days Contact us Start Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo Welcome at Ivato international airport Transfer to hotel in Antananarivo Free time to relax or explore the city. Overnight at LA VILETTE or similar. Day 2Antananarivo – Andasibe with visit to the Pereyras and Vakona reserves Breakfast at the hotel and early departure for Andasibe, around 3 hours’ drive from Antananarivo. On the way, visit the Pereyras private reserve, home to a wide variety of reptiles and insects endemic to Madagascar. Chameleons, snakes, lemurs, birds and many other animal species can be seen in their natural habitat. Continuing to Andasibe and the Vakona Private Reserve, known for its exceptional flora and fauna. You’ll find several species of animals endemic to Madagascar, including lemurs such as the crowned Sifaka, the brown Lemur, the Microcebe, the Rufous Varied Lemur and the Indri Indri, the largest of the lemurs. Chameleons, frogs, snakes, birds and many other animal species can also be seen. Check-in at the hotel in Andasibe at the end of the day. Overnight ANDASIBE LEMURS LODGE or similar. Day 3ndasibe: Morning visit to Analamazoatra, and then the Vohimara reserve Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Andasibe National Park, this time to Analamazoatra, a forest corridor and habitat for sifaka and indri indri, wetlands and orchid habitat, with a forestry station. There are 11 species of lemur, as well as carnivores and a rich fauna of small mammals. 109 species of avifauna and 3 species of Ground Roller. After visiting Analamazoatra, we continue to the Vohimana Reserve. Situated in the heart of Madagascar’s eastern forest corridor. With its endemic fauna and flora, it is a real biodiversity hotspot. Lemurs, frogs, chameleons and birds cohabit here alongside many varieties of orchids and palm trees. It’s a real jewel of biodiversity, with 12 species of lemur, over 70 species of frog and 79 species of orchid. You can observe the indri (Indri indri), the largest of the lemurs and one of the rare singing primates, or one of the world’s smallest primates, Goodman’s microcebus (Microcebus lehilahytsara), active only at night. It’s also not unusual to come across the diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) or grey hapalemurs (Hapalemur griseus). We’ll also see the Calumma gallus, a very rare chameleon with a very restricted distribution. Return to hotel and overnight in HB ANDASIBE LEMURS LODGE or similar. Day 4Andasibe – Manambato – Palmarium Breakfast at the hotel and early departure for Manambato, a coastal town on the banks of the Pangalanes Canal. The journey from Andasibe to Manambato will take around 3 hours by car, taking the RN2. Once in Manambato, you’ll board a boat for Palmarium, a private nature reserve on the eastern shore of Lake Ampitabe. The boat trip will take around 1hour and half to 2 hours, depending on weather conditions. While crossing the lake, you may be lucky enough to spot lemurs in their natural habitat, as well as rare birds and crocodiles. The calm waters of the lake also offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and coastal villages. The reserve is home to a wide variety of lemurs, including the rare and charming Aye-aye, as well as many species of birds, reptiles and endemic plants. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the reserve, taking a walk in the forest or simply relaxing in the beautiful surroundings. Activities such as guided tours of the reserve, boat trips on the lake and lemur-watching excursions are also available at extra cost. At the end of the day, you can enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with local produce, before spending a peaceful night in a comfortable bungalow in the heart of Malagasy nature. Overnight in HB at Hotel PALMARIUM. Day 5Visit to the Palmarium Reserve, by day and night Breakfast at the hotel A day devoted discovering the Palmarium reserve, where you can observe numerous species of lemurs, birds and endemic plants. At the end of the day, head off nocturnal tour of the reserve. Local guides will take you through the alleys and explain the different species you’ll see. You’ll see trees reaching high into the sky, creeping plant that stretch across the ground and colorful flowers glowing in the dark. You’ll also have the chance to meet some of the nocturnal creatures that inhabit the garden, such as lemurs and bats. Our guides will explain their behavior and way of life. Overnight in HB at Hotel PALMARIUM. Day 6Ankanin'ny Nofy – Tamatave: Trasnfert by boat to Tamatave Breakfast at hotel Transfer by boat to Tamatave, on Madagascar’s east coast. The boat transfer between Ankanin’ny Nofy and Tamatave is a very popular means of transport in the region, taking around 2 hours, although this may vary according to weather conditions and sea currents. There are many different types and sizes of boat, from small traditional fishing boats to larger motor boats. It’s advisable to wear light, comfortable clothing, as well as a hat and sun cream, as it can get very hot during the trip. The trip offers breathtaking views of Madagascar’s east coast, with its white sandy beaches, steep cliffs and marine wildlife. Arrival and welcome at the landing stage, transfer to your hotel in Tamatave and free time to relax or explore the city. Overnight HOTEL H1 or similar. Day 7Tamatave – Sainte Marie transfer with the EL CONDOR boat (Wednesdays and Saturdays only). Early breakfast at the hotel and meet at the BLU MARINE Tamatave office at 4am. Departure for Tamatave, Mahambo and Sainte Marie, also known as Nosy Boraha. Scheduled to arrive at 3pm, Sainte Marie is a small island on Madagascar’s east coast in the Indian Ocean, famous for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and history of piracy. The island was a haven for pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries, and many shipwrecks and submerged treasures can be found in the surrounding waters. Humpback whales can also be seen on
Discovering the Baobabs and Tsingy du Bemaraha
Lemuri Tours Voyages Discovering the Baobabs and Tsingy du Bemaraha Localisation Miandrivazo-Morondava-Bekopaka-Tsingy de Bemaraha Duration 10 days Contact-us Start Day 1Arrival in Antananarivo On arrival at Ivato international airport in Antananarivo, you will be met by your tour guide, who will take you to your hotel. LA VILETTE or similar. Day 2Antananarivo – Antsirabe After breakfast, you’ll set off for Antsirabe, a charming town around 170 km south of the capital. You can visit workshops making handicrafts from raffia and zebu, as well as volcanic lakes. Overnight in Antsirabe COULEUR CAFE or similar. Day 3Antsirabe – Miandrivazo After breakfast, you’ll set off for Miandrivazo, a small town around 220 km west of Antsirabe. You’ll pass through typical villages with traditional terracotta houses, rice fields and green hills. Overnight in Miandrivazo. PRINCESSE TSIRIBIHINA or similar. Day 4Miandrivazo – Morondava After breakfast, you’ll set off for Morondava, a coastal town around 240 km west of Miandrivazo. You’ll pass through the famous “Allée des Baobabs”, a natural attraction emblematic of Madagascar. Overnight in Morondava. LAGUNA BEACH or similar. Day 5Morondava – Bekopaka After breakfast, you’ll set off for Bekopaka, the gateway to the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. You’ll cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry and continue on to Bekopaka, a small town around 200 km north of Morondava. Overnight in Bekopaka. OLYMPE DE BEMARAHA or similar. Day 6Bekopaka and the tsingy de bemaraha Spend the day visiting the Tsingy de Bemaraha, a geological site unique in the world for its sharp karst formations, canyons and caves. You can hiking, climbing, zip-lining and go caving to discover the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park. The park also boastsexceptional flora and fauna, all endemic to Madagascar. Overnight in Bekopaka. OLYMPE DE BEMARAHA or similar. Day 7Bekopaka – night visit to the Kirindy reserve After breakfast, you’ll set off for the Kirindy reserve, a dry forest located around 50 km from Bekopaka. Here you can observe lemurs, reptiles, birds and nocturnal mammals such as fosa, civets and tenrecs. Overnight in Kirindy. RELAIS DES KIRINDY Day 8Kirindy day tour – Morondava In the morning, take a guided tour of the Kirindy reserve to see the diurnal animal species and explore the botanical diversity of the dry forest. You’ll then return to Morondava to spend your last night on Madagascar’s west coast. LAGUNA BEACH or similar. Day 9Morondava – Antananarivo by air with Tsaradia (Thursdays and Sundays only) After breakfast, you’ll take a domestic flight from Morondava to Antananarivo with Tsaradia, the local airline. Back in the capital, you can enjoy your last evening shopping for souvenirs or exploring some of the sites you missed on your first day. VILLA VILETTE or similar. Day 10Antananarivo and flight home Depending on the time of your return flight, you may have some free time for shopping or visit a few attractions before your transfer to the airport. Your guide will accompany you to check-in to help with departure formalities. Price per person in a double room based on 04 people: 1200.75€ Price per person in double room based on 06 pax: 1271€ Price per person in a double room based on 08 pax: 1107€ Single supplement: 330€ ***Supplementary local guide and specialist photographer on request *** ***Additional fees for special authorisation to take photographs and use DRONES AND PHOTOGRAPHIES to be confirmed at time of confirmation*** Domestic flight supplement €258 per person per flight (price subject to change at time of ticketing) Antananarivo – Morondava (Thursday and Sunday only) Morondava – Antananarivo (Thursday and Sunday only) SERVICES INCLUDED All airport/hotel and hotel/airport transfers Accommodation in double rooms in HB throughout the tour Transport by ‘4X4’ car with fuel and French-speaking driver-guide included. (02 4X4 cars for 6 and 8 people) All visits and excursions mentioned in the program Entrance tickets to parks and reserves mentioned and local guides Local taxes, tourist vignettes and tourist taxes SERVICES NOT INCLUDED International flights Entry visa (obtainable on arrival at the airport): approx. €20 per person Domestic flights at extra cost All activities to be organised during free time at sea Drinks and lunches Tips for guides and drivers at your discretion Personal purchases Other interesting destination Lemur, Indri and Whales Reservation Enjoy a unique experience in Madagascar by booking your trip today! Contact-us Image gallery
Discovering the high plateaus and the beach of the vezo coasts
Lemuri Tours Voyages Discovering the high plateaus and the beach of the vezo coasts Localisation Tuléar-Anakao-Tsimanampetsotsa-Nosy Ve-Isalo-Ranomafana Duration 12 days Contact-us Start Day 1ARRIVAL IN ANTANANARIVO Arrival at Ivato international airport Transfer to your hotel Free time to relax or explore the city. Overnight HB LA VILETTE or similar. Day 2ANTANANARIVO – TULEAR FLIGHT WITH TSARADIA Transfer to Ivato airport Flight to Tuléar with Tsaradia Transfer to your hotel in Tuléar Free time to relax or explore the city. Overnight HB HYPPOCAMPO or similar. Day 3TULEAR – ANAKAO Transfer by boat to Anakao and check-in at your hotel. Free time to enjoy the beach and nautical activities. Overnight HB SAFARI VEZO or similar. Day 4VISIT TO TSIMANAMPETSOTSA NATIONAL PARK Drive to Tsimanampetsotsa National Park accompanied by a local guide. Tsimanampetsotsa National Park is located in southwest Madagascar, covering an area of 430 km². The park is home to a wide variety of landscapes, from arid zones to dense forests and spectacular salt lakes. The park’s main attractions are the Tsimanampetsotsa and Alakay lakes, both of which are salt lakes surrounded by interesting rock formations. Lake Tsimanampetsotsa is an important gathering point for flamingos, who come here to nest and feed. Other bird species include herons, egrets, terns and ducks. The park is also renowned for its endemic reptiles, including the Madagascar lizard, the giant Madagascar gecko and several species of chameleon. Return to Anakao in the middle of the day. Overnight HB SAFARI VEZO or similar. Day 5WHALE SAFARI AND VISIT TO NOSY VE Whale-watching excursion by boat off Anakao. Anakao is a small coastal town on Madagascar’s southwest coast, famous for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. It’s also an ideal starting point for a whale safari. From July to September, humpback whales migrate to Madagascar’s warm waters to breed and nurse their young. During this period, it’s possible to observe these enormous marine mammals from a boat on a whale safari. During the safari, you’ll have the opportunity to see the whales jumping out of the water, flapping their tails and communicating with underwater songs. Experienced local guides are familiar with the areas where whales are most likely to be spotted, and can provide detailed information on humpback whale behavior and lifestyle. It’s an unforgettable experience that allows you to discover the natural beauty of Madagascar and the majesty of these impressive marine creatures. The afternoon continues with a visit to the island of Nosy Ve. It’s a small island in the north-west of Madagascar, in the Indian Ocean. It’s renowned for its natural beauty and pristine white sand beaches surrounded by coral reefs. There, you can expect to see magnificent tropical landscapes, incredible flora and fauna and a variety of rare and exotic birds. You can also enjoy scuba diving or snorkeling to explore the colorful seabed. Return to your hotel in Anakao for the evening. Overnight HB SAFARI VEZO or similar. Day 6ANAKAO TULEAR RANOHIRA Transfer by boat to Tuléar, and departure for Ranohira. On the way, we stop to visit the Zombitse Park. Zombitse Vohibasia National Park is a natural park in the Ihorombe region of south-west Madagascar. It covers an area of 36,800 hectares and is home to a wide variety of endemic plant and animal species. The park is famous for its baobab forests, imposing trees that are emblematic of Madagascar. There are also rare species of lemur, such as Verreaux’s sifaka and Grandidier’s microcebe, as well as colorful birds and reptiles. Visitors to the park can enjoy all this flora and fauna on forest walks. Local guides know the park well and can provide detailed information on the wildlife and medicinal plants used by local inhabitants. It’s also a recommended tourist site for nature lovers and hikers looking for a unique experience in the Malagasy wilderness. Arrive in Ranohira in the late afternoon and check into your hotel in Ranohira. Overnight HB SATRANA LODGE or similar. Day 7VISIT TO ISALO NATIONAL PARK Excursion to the Isalo National Park to discover the impressive scenery. The tour of the natural pool and Namaza in Isalo National Park is a very popular excursion. Isalo National Park is renowned for its spectacular scenery of canyons, unique rock formations and crystal-clear natural pools. The hike usually begins with a walk through the mountains to a spectacular waterfall at the bottom of a canyon. Visitors can take a dip in the natural pools fed by the waterfall. This natural pool offers breathtaking views of the red cliffs and surrounding waterfalls. After a swim, visitors continue their hike to Namaza, a magnificent vantage point offering panoramic views of the surrounding canyons and mountains. This part of the park is also famous for its diverse and endemic flora and fauna, including lemurs, chameleons, rare birds and medicinal plants. This is an unforgettable excursion for those wishing to discover the natural beauty and cultural richness of Madagascar. Return to your hotel in Ranohira for the evening. Overnight HB SATRANA LODGE or similar. Day 8RANOHIRA – FIANARANTSOA Drive to Fianarantsoa, stopping to visit the Anja reserve. This is a village nature reserve located in the town of Ambalavao in Madagascar. With a surface area of 30 hectares, it is managed by the local inhabitants of the Anja community. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including lemurs, endemic birds, reptiles and medicinal plants. Visitors can take guided walks through the reserve to observe the lemurs at close quarters. After the visit, continue to Fianarantsoa, free time to rest or explore the town. Check-in at hotel and overnight in HB AMBALAKELY or similar. Day 9VISIT TO RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK Breakfast and early departure for an excursion to Ranomafana National Park, a nature reserve in the Haute Matsiatra region of central Madagascar. It covers an area of around 41,600 hectares and was created in 1991 to protect the biodiversity of this unique region. The park is home to a lush tropical rainforest that is the habitat of many