The island of Madagascar is a treasure-trove of amazing creatures both big and small. On this journey we meet sifakas, or "dancing lemurs", as they leap from tree to tree and cross our path in their highly comical dance. A major highlight of our trip is a three-day canoe safari along the pristine Tsiribihina River, in traditional wooden "pirogue" canoes. We float past majestic baobabs, spot varieties of lemurs and birdlife along the riverbanks and gain an insight into rural Malagasy life. We cool off at refreshing waterfalls along the way and set up camp each night along the sandy riverbeds. The reserves of Andranomena and Berenty allow us opportunity to get up close and personal to lemurs, chameleons, butterflies and other amazing creatures of the forest. This tour also provides excellent opportunities to interact with friendly local people and explore thick primeval forests and a visit to the isolated Bay of Lokaro - with its natural swimming holes and beautiful snorkelling beaches is a great place to relax and provides a fitting finale to our Madagascan adventure!
Highlights
Lokaro Peninsula Berenty Private ReserveItinerary:
1 (Sun) Arrive in Antananarivo and transfer to hotel.2 Drive past highlands and paddy fields to Antsirabe. Afternoon walking tour and visit Malagasy artisans.3 Explore Antsirabe. Drive through moon-like landscape to Miandrivazo.4-6 Journey down Tsiribihina River in "pirogue" canoes. Spot lemurs and bat-eared foxes, cool off in the waterfalls, explore ancient baobab forests and meet the local people. Camp each night on the banks on the river.7 A final morning on the river. Continue on to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina in the afternoon.8 Visit Andranomena Special Reserve, famous for its giant baobab trees.9 Fly to Fort Dauphin. Explore Berenty Reserve on foot and stay in bungalows on the edge of the forest. 10 Visit Berenty Reserve and Antandroy Museum. Afternoon city tour of Fort Dauphin.11 Explore Lokaro Bay and spend the day walking, swimming, snorkelling or simply relaxing on the beach.12 Morning free before our flight from Fort Dauphin to Antananarivo, where our tour ends on arrival (Thu).
Included: An experienced English-speaking local Peregrine leader, specialist local guides, arrival transfer, group departure transfer, transport, accommodation, all camping equipment including sleeping bags, meals, game activities, park entrance fees.
Not Included: International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, drinks, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Notes: Madagascar is a relatively new tourist destination. Whilst Peregrine uses good quality accommodation by local standards, you may find that the this and the standard of meals more basic in comparison with other Peregrine Africa safaris. Age limits and responsibility for minorsThe minimum age required to join this tour is four years old. This family trip is designed for families only (i.e. at least one adult and at least one child). The parent or guardian is fully responsible for their children throughout this tour. If you have a question regarding age and suitability, please contact Peregrine for further advice. The pirogue is a wooden boat made out of a single piece of tree trunk. It is 9 to 11 metres long and 60cm wide. Most pirogues will accommodate a maximum of 2 people however it is possible for 2 adults and 2 children to be accommodated in the one pirogue in some instances. A boatman will row and navigate the pirogue during the river journey.
Meals: 11 breakfasts,6 lunches,10 dinners
National Parks: This tour spends 1 day in Andranomena Special Reserve and 2 days in Berenty Nature Reserve.
Trip Departure Notes: The Child prices are based on an age of 11 years and younger at time of travel for both land and air arrangements. A compulsory Single Supplement applies for adults on this trip. Please contact us for further details. Minumum Age: 4 years
Starts/Ends: Antananarivo/Antananarivo
Trip Reference: PTMM
