WILDLIFE AND BEACH

Day 1 Arrive in Antananarivo. Met and drive eastwards to Andasibe through the typical landscape of the highland and the eastern
rainforest. Arrive at Vakona Lodge late morning and in the afternoon visit their private reserve including its small island sanctuary for lemurs. Stay at Vakona Lodge for 2 nights. (D)
Day 2 Full day walk within the Analamazaotra Reserve for spotting the indri indri, which is the largest living lemur. Other lemur species might be spotted during the walk including the grey bamboo lemur, the common brown lemur as well as different endemic bird. Nocturnal visit for spotting species such as the mouse lemurs, chameleons and frogs. (BD)
Day 3 Drive eastward to Manambato, through the eastern rainforest with a landscape dominated by the Traveller Palm or “Ravinala”. Transfer by boat into the Pagalanes complex of inland waterways and overnight at the Palmarium Hotel or similar. (BD)
Day 4 Possibility of an early morning visit to a nearby reserve. After breakfast travel by speedboat through the fascinating Pangalanes channels to Tamatave, the second largest city on Madagascar. Depart in the afternoon on the short flight to the tropical island of Isle St. Marie. Stay at Princess Bora Lodge for 3 nights. (BD)
Day 5 Full day excursion to the “Iles aux Nattes” a small off shore island where you can relax under the palms, walk to the lighthouse and swim in the protected channel.
Day 6 Day free at leisure. Activities available include cycling or whale watching (from mid July to Mid September.) (BD)
Day 7 Return flight to Antananarivo. Connect with your onward flight or other travel arrangements. (B)

Departures: Various days from Antananarivo

VAKONA LODGE
Set in the midst of the forest close to the reserve, this attractive lodge comprises of 24 comfortable en suite bungalows set on the hillside overlooking the main complex. For relaxation there is a restaurant, bar, lounge and swimming pool.

LE PALMARIUM
Set on the inland lagoon shoreline, there are 8
bamboo-walled en suite bungalows with palm
thatched roofs. There is a sandy beach for
swimming and sun bathing and the lodge can only
be reached by boat. The comfort is somewhat
superficial but the magic of the spot is worth a stay.

PRINCESS BORA LODGE
Ideally set right on the shoreline , this picture postcard resort hotel has beautiful gardens running down to the narrow palm-fringed beach. There are 15 comfortable bungalows and 5 beach villas,
restaurant, bar and swimming pool.