Wild Madagascar in Style

Duration
11 days
Price
$6,675 pp.
Location
Madagascar, Africa
Anjajavy Le Lodge

Trip Highlights

  • Exploring the lush Rainforest
  • Enjoy spotting wildlife
  • Stunning white sand beaches

What's Included

  • Internal flights and transfers
  • Excursions, guides and activities
  • 10 nights accommodation

A great tour of Madagascar. See all the highlights, and do it in style

Rainforest, lemurs, baobabs and beach - the perfect trip for those wishing to experience wild Madagascar in style

Start with three nights at Madagascar's number one 'must see' protected rainforest area, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park ('Perinet'). Guided day and night walks will reveal many weird and wonderful life forms to you. You'll also learn about conservation and habitat restoration programmes in place, with development of permanently resident communities being the central focus. Return to the centrally-located capital city and then fly to Anjajavy Le Lodge, for a 5 night stay. (This can be extended if you wish). On the drier north-west coast, you can explore a wildlife-rich deciduous forest peppered with Baobabs and go for a boat trip into a healthy mangrove system. Be sure to visit magical Moramba Bay with its uninhabited, mushroom-shaped islets and lovely, secluded coves.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Antananarivo

Staying at Relais Des Plateaux

Fly to vibrant Antananarivo. On arrival, you'll be welcomed and taken to Relais des Plateaux to overnight with breakfast..

Day 2 Head to the rainforests

Staying at Mantadia Lodge

After a lie-in, your guide and driver collect you from the hotel. Set off to Andasibe-Mantadia, a stunningly lovely Malagasy rainforest in the eastern escarpment.. Getting there entails an easy 5 hours drive along good, winding roads. Stay for 3 nights in Mantadia Lodge, Andasibe Hotel or Vakona Forest Lodge on a half board basis. Make an introductory rainforest walk with your guides.

Day 3 Lemurs, Chameleons and Things: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 4 Rainforest and wildlife: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Day 5 Meandering back to Antananarivo

Day 6 Quick flight to Anjajavy Le Lodge and Reserve

Days 6 - 10 Anjajavy Le Lodge and Reserve

Day 11 Fly back to Antananarivo

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When to go to Madagascar

Find out the best time to visit Madagascar with our month by month guide.

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January

The cyclone season in Madagascar is between January and March, which means it's hot and wet and isn't the best time of year to travel. The east coast is generally wetter than the west or south.

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February

February is the wettest month, with heavy downpours and the risk of cyclones making travel difficult, and wildlife hard to spot.

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March

March remains hot and wet, with high humidity making travel uncomfortable. The south is generally a bit drier and the roads more manageable than the north.

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April

There are still heavy rain showers during April, May and June, but they don't disrupt too many activities, and the sun often shines in between. Parks are now open to visitors and it's a great time to visit Andasibe and Berenty, with the greenery lush and the wildlife coming out of hiding.

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May

The rains have left the landscapes looking green and lush, and now is a great time to try and spot the famous lemurs. The tourists haven't yet arrived en-masse so accommodation is cheaper and easier to find. There are still a few rain showers, but sun prevails, making May an excellent overall choice for travel.

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June

With the rain finally subsiding, the air becomes fresh and cool, with sunshine and just a few showers punctuating the day. It's a great time to travel across much of the country, and still outside of peak season it's easier to find accommodation at good prices.

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July

July is the beginning of the peak season, with dry weather and lower temperatures meaning this is a great time to go trekking or explore the rainforests. Lemurs and other forest dwellers have come out of hiding, and humpback whales gather to calve offshore, with sightings frequent between now and September. July is one of the best times to visit Madagascar.

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August

August is similar to July, with comfortably cool temperatures and sunny skies. It's another good month for whale watching, and for exploring Madagascar's many regions.

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September

Want to see a baby lemur? Now is the time to visit, when lemurs give birth. The cooler weather is at an end, and temperatures begin to rise, bringing with them a few showers in anticipation of the approaching rainy season. It's quieter than July and August, and therefore an ideal month to visit Madagascar. Whale watching is still on the cards too.

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October

Baby lemurs are still hopping around during October, and the warmer weather means it's an excellent time for the beaches and snorkelling in the turquoise ocean. Keep an eye out for the blooming purple jacarandas, and see if you can spot fossas in the western forests.

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November

Increasing temperatures around Madagascar mean hot days, but the arrival of short rain showers helps cool things down. Wildlife is very active during November, so it's a great time for lemur spotting, as well as birds during their breeding season.

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December

December is the start of the wet season in Madagascar, with high temperatures (the hottest of the year) and short, sharp rain showers. It's a bit cooler and drier in the south west of the island. It's a quieter time to travel, and if you visit at the beginning of the month, the beaches will still be glorious.

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