Madagascar Tour Packages – Opulent Routes https://www.opulentroutes.com Global Luxury DMC Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:33:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.opulentroutes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/opulent-routes-200x100-logo-90x90.png Madagascar Tour Packages – Opulent Routes https://www.opulentroutes.com 32 32 Madagascar Exotic Tour https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/madagascar-exotic-tour/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:33:45 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=10366
Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands. Overlooking the city, the Rova of Antananarivo palace complex was the center of the Merina kingdom from the 17th century. It features wooden houses and royal tombs. The pink baroque Andafiavaratra Palace sits in the nearby Haute Ville neighborhood. In the city center, heart-shaped Lake Anosy is ringed by jacaranda trees.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo – (By Flight)
Arrival at Ivato international airport meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Antananarivo,

Day 2 Antananarivo – Andasibe (By Road) (140 kms / 03 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Andasibe through a landscape composed of rice paddies, waterfalls, and scarce forest stations. On the way visit of the Marozevo exotic park to see chameleons, butterflies etc. Continue to Andasibe. Before dinner, off for a night walk along the road to see some nocturnal species of animals.  Back to the hotel.
Overnight: Andasibe,

Day 3 Andasibe–Manambato(3H drive)/Manambato-Akanin Ny Nofy(By Cruise)
After breakfast, morning visit of the reserve to see the Indri-Indri lemurs, the largest species of the lemurs, and other species of lemurs, birds etc. Drive to Manambato, then continuation by motor boat shuttle transfer to Akanin’ ny Nofy (litterally means “Nest of Dreams”). Overnight: Akanin’ Ny Nofy,

Day 4 Akanin’ Ny Nofy
After breakfast, full day to discover this beautiful area at the clear and calm waters of the Ampitabe lake. Visit of the private Palmarium park with a big variety of the lemurs of Madagascar on one spot. When night falls, excursion by boat to spot the Aye Aye lemur, with its long middle finger (Daubentonia madagascariensis).
Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 Akanin’ Ny Nofy–Tamatave (By Cruise)/Tamatave–Sainte Marie (By Fly)
After breakfast, transfer by shuttle motor boat along the Pangalanes canal until Tamatave (if flight to Sainte Marie should be early morning, this boat transfer has to happen the evening before). Pick up at the port and transfer to the airport for the flight to Sainte Marie. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Sainte Marie,

Day 6 Sainte Marie
After breakfast, days free. Option: an excursion to “Ile aux Nattes” aboard a motor boat , visit of pirates cemetery and a lagoon , snorkelling , diving.  From July to September, humpback whales can be seen near the island.
Overnight: Sainte Marie,

Day 7 Sainte Marie
After breakfast, days free. Option: an excursion to “Ile aux Nattes” aboard a motor boat , visit of pirates cemetery and a lagoon , snorkelling , diving.  From July to September, humpback whales can be seen near the island.
Overnight: Sainte Marie,

Day 8 Sainte Marie – Antananarivo (By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Antananarivo. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the city. Overnight: Antananarivo,

Day 9 Depart Antananarivo
In the morning, excursion to Ambohimanga – a King‘s palace, 21km north of the city (UNESCO World heritage site). In the afternoon visit of the Handcrafts Market to buy some souvenirs. Day use at a hotel. Then transfer to the airport for catch the flight. Departure transfer to onward destination.

**********TOUR ENDS*********

Hotels

City Nights Hotels
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton
Andasibe 01 Vakona Forest Lodge
Akanin’ Ny Nofy 02 Palmarium hotel Miandrivazo
Sainte Marie 03 Princesse Bora Lodge
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program
  • Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
  • Entrance fees.
  • Transfer in the hotel-owned motor boat (there may be other passengers on board): Manambato- Akanin’ny Nofy -Tamatave
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • All Domestic and International Flights with airport taxes.
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.

– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.

– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.

– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.

– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.

– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.

– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.

– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> Madagascar River Trip Tsiribihina & The Tsingy https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/madagascar-river-trip-tsiribihina-the-tsingy/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:47:30 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=10364
Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands. Overlooking the city, the Rova of Antananarivo palace complex was the center of the Merina kingdom from the 17th century. It features wooden houses and royal tombs. The pink baroque Andafiavaratra Palace sits in the nearby Haute Ville neighborhood. In the city center, heart-shaped Lake Anosy is ringed by jacaranda trees.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo – (By Flight)
Arrival at Ivato international airport meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight in Antananarivo,

Day 2 Antananarivo – Miandrivazo (By Road) (380 kms / 08 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Miandrivazo through Antsirabe, the “Town of Water”: so called because of its numerous thermal springs and the existence of two crater lakes. Continue through a hilly and mountainous area: Plateau of Betsiriry . Arrival at Miandrivazo in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.Overnight in Miandrivazo,

Day 3 Miandrivazo – Tsiribihina (By Road) (30 kms / 01 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, transfer to the river and embark in a motor barge for a two and a half days cruise along the Tsiribihina river. You’ll see some villages and kids waiving at you, and some people doing their daily labour. You might also see birds (whistling ducks, egrets, herons, helmeted guinea fowls), and probably some crocodiles. The landscape along this river is mainly composed of deciduous forest sheltering some species of lemurs. After crossing the Bemaraha gorge and its cliffs, one can see countless game birds. Camping on full board on the banks of the river. Overnight in Tsiribihina,

Day 4 Tsiribihina
After breakfast, the cruise goes on. The morning program includes a visit of a Marvellous Waterfall “Anosin’Ampela” and a natural pool where you can swim. Some miles ahead, the landscape turns into a succession of green fertile plains and baobab forests. Camping on the bank of the river. Overnight in Tsiribihina,

Day 5 Tsiribihina–Belo (By Cruise)/Belo–Bekopaka (By Road) (100 km/5 hrs)
After breakfast, continuation of this wonderful cruise: arrival in the Menabe plain and its little villages mainly inhabited by fishermen and farmers: the end of the cruise. A 4WD car is waiting for you and brings you along dry plains with some bush, palm and baobab trees to Bekopaka, you and the car will have to cross the Manambolo river on a small local ferry before getting there. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Bekopaka
After breakfast, visit of the small and the large TSINGY, rare sharp limestone pinnacles, sheltering some species of lemurs, various species of birds and many endemic plants. This Tsingy of Bemaraha are on the UNESCO list of the world nature sites, and a large part of the park is not accessible for the public. The Tsingy have been millions of years under water, and so you can also see some fossils enclosed in the limestone. Overnight at the hotel. Overnight in Bekopaka.

Day 7 Bekopaka – Kirindy (By Road) ( 160 kms / 07 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, you and the car will have to cross the Manambolo river on a small local ferry again. Drive to Belo, and after this small town, cross the Tsiribihina river on another local ferry boat, then continue to Kirindy.  First visit of Kirindy reserve to try to see the nocturnal animals. Overnight at the simple lodge of the reserve.
Overnight in Kirindy,

Day 8 Kirindy – Morondava (By Road) (45 kms / 02 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, visit of Kirindy reserve again to see lemurs (dancing lemurs), tenrecs, reptiles and birds. Drive to Morondava, on the way, visit the “Baobab in love” and stop at the Baobab avenue (you can wait for the sunset, a magic moment in this beautiful and unique surroundings). Then drive to Morondava and overnight at the hotel. Overnight in Morondava,

Day 9 Morondava – Antananarivo (By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight back to the capital. Transfer to the hotel and rest of the day free. Overnight at the hotel. Overnight in Antananarivo,

Day 10 Depart Antananarivo
Excursion to the historical site of Ambohimanga, where the merina Kings used to live (UNESCO world heritage site). In the afternoon, a visit to the Handcrafts Market with beautiful handmade items from materials like leather, stone, natural fibers, wood. Then day use in the hotel, in the evening transfer to the international airport. Departure transfer to onward destination.

************TOUR ENDS**********

Hotels

City Nights Hotels
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton
Miandrivazo 01 Tsiribihina Princesse
Tsiribihina 02 Tsiribihina Princesse
Bekopaka 02 Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha
Krindly 01 Krindly Lodge
Morondava 01 Palissandre Côte Ouest
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program
  • Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
  • Camping equipments (tent, mattress, blankets)
  • Ferry transfers from Tsiribihina – Belo
  • Air – ticket (Morondava – Antananarivo)
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.

– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.

– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.

– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.

– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.

– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.

– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.

– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> South And Morondava https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/south-and-morondava/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:31:28 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=10362
Madagascar is a country that occupies a large island of the same name, located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world. Madagascar is famous for pepper, vanilla, and of course the lemurs. The country has six provinces (faritany) – Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toamasina, and Toliara.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo
Arrival at Antananarivo, meet assist and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Antananarivo,

Day 2 Antananarivo – Antsirabe (By Road) (169 kms / 3 hrs appx.)
Proceed  to Antsirabe through a landscape composed mainly of mountains and rice fields. Tour of the “Town of Water” – So called because of its numerous thermal springs and existence of two crater  lakes. Visit of a workshop where they make miniatures from recycled materials. Overnight in Antsirabe,Madagascar

Day 3 Antsirabe – Ranomafana (By Road) (240 kms / 5 hrs 30 mins)
Proceed  to Ranomafana – a national park of rainforest which is home to various species of lemurs such as the golden bamboo lemurs, brown lemurs, birds, chameleons, frogs. Stop in Ambositra for the visit of some Zafimaniry handicrafts centres: woodcarving Continuation to Ranomafana. After check-in at the hotel, Night walk along the road to see nocturnal species of animals. Overnight in Ranomafana,

Day 4 Ranomafana – Fianarantsoa (By Road) (85 kms / 1 hrs / 30 mins appx.)
Proceed to the Park with its lemurs, chameleons, spiders, frogs, varieties of orchids and medicinal plants. After to Fianarantsoa – the capital of the Betsileo tribe. Overnight in Fianarantsoa,

Day 5 Fianarantsoa – Ranohira (By Road) (295 kms / 5 hrs 30 mins appx.)
Proceed to Ranohira. Stop in Ambalavao – The commercial centre of the southern Betsileo region, renowned for its folks, arts and crafts – to visit a wine producer for wine tasting and the “Antemoro Paper” factory This paper is a delicate, handmade, flower-decorated paper made of the fibres of the tree called “Avoha”. After Ambalavao for visiting a small reserve to observe  Ring-tailed Lemurs  in their natural surroundings. Continuation to Ranohira. Overnight in Ranohira,

Day 6 Ranohira
Proceed to a whole day trekking inside the Isalo National Park to discover the massif of Isalo, its ruinlike sandstones, canyons, natural swimming pool and endemic fauna and flora. Overnight in Ranohira,

Day 7 Ranohira – Tulear (By Road) (240 kms / 4 hrs appx.)
Proceed   to Tulear along a straight road. The landscape is composed of high bushes, thick gallery forests and some proudly decorated Mahafaly tombs. Visit of the Arboretum with many species of endemic plants of the deep south.
Overnight in Tulear,

Day 8 Tulear – Antananarivo (By Flight)
Proceed to Antananarivo. Overnight in Antananarivo,

Day 9 Antananarivo – Morondava (By Flight)
Proceed to Morondava. Meeting at airport and transfer to the city. Overnight in Morondava,

Day 10 Morondava – Kirind Reserve – Morondava (50 kms / 1 hrs – One Way)
Proceed to the Kirindy dry forest reserve with its lemurs, snakes, fossa etc. On the way back stop to admire the beauty of the famous Baobab Avenue during sunset. Overnight in Morondava,

Day 11 Morondava – Antananarivo (By Flight)
Proceed to Antananarivo. Overnight in Antananarivo,

Day 12 Depart Antananarivo
Departure transfer to onward destination.

************TOUR ENDS*************

Hotels

Nights Hotels
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton
Antsirabe 01 Hotel Antsaha
Ranomafana 01 Hotel Thermal
Fianarantsoa 01 Zomatel
Ranohira 02 Satrana lodge
Tulear 01 Princesse du lagon
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton
Morondava 02 Palissandre Côte Ouest
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program
  • Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner)
  • All airport transfers
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • Isalo National Park
  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • All Domestic and International Flights with airport taxes.
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.

– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.

– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.

– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.

– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.

– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.

– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.

– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> The Tsingy Tour of Madagascar https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/the-tsingy-tour-of-madagascar/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:51:50 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=10358
Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands. Overlooking the city, the Rova of Antananarivo palace complex was the center of the Merina kingdom from the 17th century. It features wooden houses and royal tombs. The pink baroque Andafiavaratra Palace sits in the nearby Haute Ville neighborhood. In the city center, heart-shaped Lake Anosy is ringed by jacaranda trees.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo – (By Flight)
Arrival at Ivato international airport meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight in Antananarivo,

Day 2 Antananarivo – Morondava (By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Morondava. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the city.
Overnight in  Morondava,

Day 3 Morondava – Kirindy (By Road) (45 kms / 02 hrs appx.)
After breakfast, you’ll drive first by 4 WD car along some villages and then through the Baobab Avenue. Continue to Kirindy and visit the Kirindy dry forest reserve (to see birds, lemurs, tenrecs and reptiles). Overnight at the simple lodge of the reserve. Overnight in  Kirindy,

Day 4 Kirindy – Bekopaka (By Cruise)
After breakfast, early visit of the reserve, then drive to Tsimafana at the Tsiribihina river, and ferry transfer for you and the car to cross the river. Drive through the small town of Belo sur Tsiribihina, then to Bekopaka. On the way, you’ll see dry plains with some bush, palm and baobab trees. Before arriving in the village of Bekopaka, you and the car will have to cross the Manambolo river on a small local ferry. Overnight in  Bekopaka,              

Day 5 Bekopaka
After breakfast, visit of the big Tsingy, rare sharp limestone pinnacles, sheltering some species of lemurs, various species of birds and many endemic plants. This Tsingy of Bemaraha are on the UNESCO list of the world nature sites, and a large part of the park is not accessible for the public. The Tsingy have been millions of years under water, and so you can also see some fossils enclosed in the limestone. In the afternoon, possibility to visit the small Tsingy.
Overnight in  Bekopaka,

Day 6 Bekopaka – Morondava (By Cruise)
After breakfast, you and the car will have to cross the Manambolo river on a small local ferry. Drive to Belo, and after this small town, cross the Tsiribihina river on a local ferry boat then, continue to Morondava. Stop on the Baobab avenue for the sunset, a magic moment in this beautiful and unique surroundings. Then drive to Morondava.
Overnight in  Morondava,

Day 7 Morondava – Antananarivo (By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight back to the capital. Transfer to the hotel and rest of the day free. Overnighto in  Antananarivo,

Day 8 Depart Antananarivo
Excursion to the historical site of Ambohimanga, where the merina Kings used to live (UNESCO world heritage site). In the afternoon, a visit to the Handcrafts Market with beautiful handmade items from Materials Like Leather, Stone, Natural Fibers, Wood. Then day use in the hotel, in the evening transfer to the international airport.
Departure transfer to onward destination.

*************TOUR ENDS**********

Hotels

Nights Hotels
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton
Morondava 01 Palissandre Côte Ouest
Krindly 01 Kirindy Lodge
Bekopaka 02 Orchidée du Bemaraha
Morondava 01 Palissandre Côte Ouest
Antananarivo 01 Hotel Carlton

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program
  • Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner)
  • Entrance fees.
  • Boat tickets from Kirindy – Bekopaka  and Bekopaka – Morondava
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.

  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • All Domestic and International Flights with airport taxes.
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.

– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.

– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.

– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.

– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.

– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.

– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.

– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> Adventure Tour Madagascar https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/adventure-tour-madagascar/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:42:36 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=10354
Madagascar is a huge island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. It’s home to thousands of animal species, such as lemurs, found nowhere else, plus rainforests, beaches and reefs. Near the busy capital, Antananarivo, is Ambohimanga, a hillside complex of royal palaces and burial grounds, as well as the “Avenue of the Baobabs,” a dirt road lined by massive centuries-old trees.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Tana / Tana – Moronadava (By Road) (35 kms / 45 mins appx.)
Arrival at Tana meet assist and transfer to the hotel. At afternoon departure to the Baobab Alley. We observe the site at sunset when the light is the best. Overnight in  Moronadava ,

Day 02 Moronadava – Bekopaka (By Road) (137 kms / 9 hrs appx.)
Proceed to Bekopaka. We cross the Tsiribihina by ferry boat, lunch at your charge in Belo sur Tsiribihina. We cross a new time by ferry boat the Manambolo river. arrival at Bekopaka and check-in at the hotel. Overnight in  Bekopaka,.

Day 03 Bekopaka
Day dedicated to the discovery of the National Park of Tsingy of Bemaraha, world heritage site by the UNESCO. Pirogue ride along the Manambolo river to observe the limestone walls. Then hike through the forest of small Tsingy between peaks and dry forest sheltering rare endemic fauna.Plan a picnic lunch in the park. Overnight in  Bekopaka,

Day 04 Bekopaka
Day dedicated to the discovery of large Tsingy. We cross the cathedrals of limestone through the great fault. We move between the various caves and reach several points of view. Plan a picnic lunch. If we are lucky, we will meet the rare Decken’s sifaka. Overnight in  Bekopaka.

Day 05 Bekopaka – Marofandilia (By Road) (28 kms / 46 mins appx.)
Departure to Marofandilia special reserve Lunch at your charge in Belo sur Tsiribihina. Arrival and transfer to the camp. At sunset we go for a night walk in search of the smallest primate of the world the Madame Berthe mouse lemur. Possibility to observe the grey mouse lemur, red-tailed sportive lemur and Coquerel’s giant dwarf lemur.
Overnight in  Marofandilia,

Day 06 Marofandilia – Moronadava (By Road) (41 kms / 01 hrs appx.)
Proceed to Kirindy reserve. Day visit of Kirindy reserve.The dry deciduous forest of kirindy shelters three baobab species. We can observe the unique predator of the Island the Fossa. Possibility to observe the Verreaux’s sifaka, the red fronted brown lemur, giant jumping rat and tenrecs. The birdlife is also rich with the presence of white breasted mesite, blue vanga, Coquerel’s coua and Madagascar harrier hawk. departure to Morondava (2H of bumpy road).Visit of the Baobab amoureux and baobab alley at sunset when the light is the best. Overnight in Moronadava,

Day 07 Moronadava – Tana (By Road) (35 kms / 45 mins appx.) / Depart Tana
Departure transfer to onward destination.

************TOUR ENDS**********

Hotels

Cityts Nights Hotels
Morondava 01 Palissandre Côte Ouest
Bekopaka 03 Orchidée du Bemaraha
Marofandilia, 01 Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & SPA
Morondava 01 Palissandre Côte Ouest

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program
  • Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner)
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • Air-ticket
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.

– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.

– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.

– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.

– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.

– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.

– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.

– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

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