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5 Days Southern Flamingo Package
Duration: 5 day(s)
Priced from: EUR540 / USD 785 / ZAR 5325
Treat yourself and loved ones with this luxurious 5 day accommodated tour to the South-West of Madagascar, where you'll lodge at exclusive establishments such as Domaine d’Ambola Lodge situated in Tulear. You'll be exposed to various species of Lemur and get a chance to appreciate the well known 'Colony of Greater Flamingos'.
Included in your stay is a visitation to the Tsimanampetsotsa National Park which is home to three untouched species of Lemur, rare species of birds and many other endemic species, including the Grandidier's Mongoose. Baobab trees tracing back as far as 2000 years, can be found amongst many other oddities of this newly discovered National Park. Another highlight includes Nosy Ve Island, a sacred location to the Vezo people, where each year locals sacrifice zebu according to traditional rituals. The island is home to the world’s most southern all-year breeding colony of red-tailed tropic-birds, which attracts ornithologists from all around the world. Soak up in the sun and warm current. Take long beaches on the sea, and depending on the direction you take, you might just find nearby, isolated tombs. If you'd rather be inside the water than 'appreciating your surroundings' then you can go diving in the blue, deep waters of Madagascar...
Highlights: Ambola, Tsimanampetsotsa National park, Anakao, Nosy Ve.
Group Size: Minimum 1 person, Maximum 10 people.
Price 2012:
Tour Fare
1 pax: EUR 880 / USD 1275 / ZAR 8675
2 pax: EUR 540 / USD 785 / ZAR 5325
4 pax: EUR 495 / USD 715 / ZAR 4860
6 pax: EUR 475 / USD 690 / ZAR 4680
8 pax: EUR 465 / USD 675 / ZAR 4590
10 pax: EUR 460 / USD 665 / ZAR 4510
(No additional supplement added for single traveller)
**Please note that internal flights should be booked in conjunction with international flights and the rates are subject to class, availability and change
Validity: Prices valid from 1 November 2011 – 31 October 2012
Included in the price: Accommodation based on a BED & BREAKFAST basis in twin sharing rooms at mid-range hotels, dinners at Anakao, all transfers and transport mentioned in the program, all entrance fees, specialist English speaking guides in the national park as per program, all excursions mentioned in the program, a French speaking driver for transfers.
Not included in the price: All excursions not mentioned in the program, supplementary English-speaking guide throughout the tour, bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, laundry, international and domestic flights, airport taxes, visas and travel insurance, all lunches and dinners (except dinners at Anakao), personal items. (Flights from Tulear - Antananarivo can be arranged by Jenman African Safaris)
Departure Dates 2012: Every Day of the week – subject to availability. For advice, please contact our office or your travel agency.
Days 1: Tulear - Ambola
On arrival to Tulear you will board a boat which transfers you to the small fishing village of Ambola. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure with white sandy beaches and clear water.
Between the months of July and September you may be fortunate to witness the spectacular Humpback whales during their migration.
At additional cost and pre-arranged, you can depart on a motorised pirogue trip to watch these creatures up close. Alternatively optional excursions such as game fishing, snorkeling can also be enjoyed (these must be booked in advance).
Accommodation: Domaine d’Ambola or similar. (en-suite rooms with a seafront location on a 1km private beach)
Days 2: Lake Tsimanampetsotsa National Park
Today we set out for a day excursion to the Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, where you will have the chance to see 2 of the 4 species of lemurs (2 being nocturnal), the very rare Grandidier’s mongoose (endemic to this area only), the Radiated Tortoise, the species of blind fish that lives in the underground caves but most famously, the colony of Greater Flamingoes.
Accommodation: Domaine d’Ambola or similar (en-suite rooms with a seafront location on a 1km private beach)
Days 3: Anakao
This day sees you transfer to Anakao – a pretty Vezo fishing village with beautiful beaches. Spend your day here at leisure. Soak up the sun and enjoy the pristine white beaches and the warm current, or explore the area on foot and find the nearby tombs. Explore the area on excursions and day trips or discover the marine life on deep-sea fishing trips or diving excursions.
Accommodation: Prince Anakao or similar. (Thatched rooms, typical of the area with en-suite bathrooms)
Days 4: Excursion to Nosy Ve
Today you will visit the tranquill island of Nosy Ve - a sacred location to the Vezo people, where each year locals sacrifice zebu according to traditional rituals. The island is home to the world’s most southern all-year breeding colony of red-tailed tropic-birds, which attracts ornithologists from all around the world. With excellent sightings of these birds, coupled with stunning white beaches and excellent snorkeling, this island visit will be a highlight of your tour.
Accommodation: Prince Anakao or similar. (Thatched rooms, typical of the area with en-suite bathrooms)
Days 5: Anakao - Tulear - Antananarivo
After breakfast you will be transferred by boat to Tuelar and then onto the airport for your flight back to Antananarivo, where your unforgettable tour ends. We look forward to welcoming you to Madagascar again very soon!
