Beach and Lemur Classic Package

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This package combines the best of both worlds with breath-taking beaches and an abundance  of unique wildlife. Be speechless by the turquoise waters of Nosy Be and to meet the lemurs up close and personal at Andasibe National Park.

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Small-group lodge safari to the turquoise waters of Nosy Be and to meet the lemurs up close at Andasibe National Park, starting and ending in Nosy Be Antananarivo – 8 days

Tour Highlights:

Nosy Be – With an area of 321 sq km, Nosy Be is the largest of Madagascar’s offshore islands. It’s often billed in tourist brochures as the ‘Ile aux Parfums’ and like the nearby Comoros Islands, is a centre for the production of perfume essence from the Ylang-Ylang tree.

Andasibe  – Enjoy both a day and night walk during your tour, allowing you to discover both the daily wildlife and the nocturnal animals of Madagascar. Your guide will also help you search for the Indri, the largest lemur on the island.

Exotic park in Marozevo – Madagascar’s exotic (also known as the Peyrieras Butterfly farm, Peyrieras Nature farm and Mandrake Reptile farm) is a small privately run reserve at Marozevo east of Antananarivo. It is a popular tourist stop between Antananarivo and Madagascar’s Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

Orchid Gardens – Visit the Orchid Garden which houses an orchid known as the Darwin Orchid and was first examined by him it is a wax-like flower with a diameter of about 12 cm and scientist are baffled as to which animal pollinates it.

 

 

Included

  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary or of similar standard
  • An English-speaking guide included in the rate for 6 clients+
  • All transport and group transfers in an vehicle as per tour itinerary
  • Activities and excursions as mentioned
  • Specialist local guides in national parks as per programme
  • Park and reserve entrance fees

Excluded

  • English-speaking guide excluded from the rate for 1-5 clients
  • Flights & airport taxes: International & domestic
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Optional activities
  • All drinks
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as visas, travel insurance, curios, laundry, gratuities etc

Please note that Madagascar is a country which is in its infancy when it comes to tourism. Accommodation is limited so all the above mentioned accommodation are subject to availability, and we reserve the right to change these using similar accommodation of the same standards.

Day 1 – 4: Vanila Hotel similar
Day 5 & 6: Vakona Forest Lodge or Andasibe Hotel or similar
Day 7: Le Relais des Plateaux or similar

Departure: When arriving in Nosy Be on Day 1 of the tour you will be picked up from the airport and will proceed with your tour. Should you arrive prior to day 1, or require accommodation in Antananarivo, we can arrange pre-tour accommodation for you if required.

Accomodation: Please note that Madagascar is a country which is in its infancy when it comes to tourism. Accommodation is limited so all the above-mentioned accommodation is subject to availability, and we reserve the right to change these using similar accommodation of the same standards.

Transport (Tana – Anasibe – Taba): For 3 or less pax we use a Peugeot sedan car and for 4 or more pax we use a Mercedes Sprinter or similar sized vehicle. Should you require an air-conditioned vehicle, please note this may be at an additional cost, & must be requested at the time of enquiry.

Visas: A visa is required to enter the territory of Madagascar and can easily be obtained upon arrival at the airport of Antananarivo with a validity of up to 90 days. Tourists staying for less than one month, can purchase a visa for 80’000 Ariary (around 23-27 €). Paying with the exact amounts or small currency is advised. No photographs are required; however please ensure that passports are valid for at least 6 months after return date. In addition to the entry visa, the Malagasy government is proposing the introduction of a frontier levy of 10 € in the near future, still to be confirmed and variable at short notice.

Travel Insurance: Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with Jenman Madagascar Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.

Making Your Travels Meaningful: The Grow Africa Foundation (163-738 NPO) is the responsible tourism initiative started by Jenman African Safaris and Hideaways. The focus of Grow Africa is to make a positive impact on the environment, society and economy in the places we travel to. We do this by instigating and supporting local social and environmental projects.

Your booking makes a difference: With every booking to the value of R10,000 / US$1,000 / EUR1,000 or more a donation of R50 / US$5 / EUR5 will go to the Grow Africa Foundation. Click here to see the projects your booking is supporting.

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Day 1
Nosy Be

You will be met and transferred on arrival in Nosy Be to the Vanila Hotel, set along the white sandy beach on the west coast of Nosy Be. Nosy Be, also known as Nosy Manitra – ‘The scented Island’, brings about fragrances of Ylang Ylang, Frangipani, Vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and sugar cane.

As one of the most popular destinations in Madagascar, Nosy Be has much to offer the visitor: beautiful beaches, views form the peak of Mount Passot, scuba diving and a visit to the Ylang Ylang distillery to name a few.

*All optional activities.

Day 2 – 4
Nosy Be

At leisure, excursions are offered to the smaller surrounding island off Nosy Be, such as Nosy Komba with a chance to view the semi-tame Black Lemurs, Nosy Tanikely for exceptional snorkeling and scuba diving off the island of Nosy Sakatia.

An organized spice tour may be arranged through the lodge, a ride into Hell-Ville to visit the bustling daily market, enjoy a sundowner at the tiny rustic bar at the top of Mount Passot, enjoy a sail upon a catamaron under the great Madagascan sun. Fishing and diving trips may also be arranged.

*All these excursions are optional and for your own expense.

Day 5
Andasibe Reserve

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of Vanila Hotel and transfer to the airport for your departing flight to Antananarivo. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and will head to Andasibe through the green and luxuriant vegetation of the east.

This first step brings us to the humid part of the country with many primary forests and lakes and the landscape consists of rice fields, waterfalls and scarce forest stations.

Along the way we will see Merina villages in the rocky mountains. On arrival check into the hotel and then after 19h00 enjoy a night walk in the area of Andasibe to observe night active lemurs and other nocturnal animals. After the walk, we come back to the hotel where we overnight.

Day 6
Andasibe Reserve

After breakfast, we take a morning visit to the Special Reserve of Andasibe, where you will discover the many species dwelling in the forest. In particular, your guide will search for the Indri, the largest lemur on the island.

We also visit the Orchid garden, after which we return to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit Lemur Island at Vakona Forest Lodge to meet the resident Lemurs up close. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Day 7
Antananarivo

After breakfast, we head back to Antananarivo, stopping for lunch at the Reptile and Butterfly farm. Continuing onto Antananarivo, you will be taken to your hotel near the airport for your last night in Madagascar.

Day 8
Antananarivo

Check out of your hotel and head to Antananarivo airport, for your homeward flight.

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