Classic Madagascar

A great overall view of Madagascar, this itinerary takes in four uniquely different areas of Madagascar.

Day 1 - London/Antananarivo
Fly from London to Antananarivo via Nairobi. 

Day 2 - Antananarivo
This unique city known as 'Tana' to the locals has a distinctive French flavour. On arrival you will be driven to the Royal Palissandre Hotel & Spa, an elegant hotel standing on a hill inthe heart of Antananarivo.  

Day 3 - Antananarivo/Perinet
Reserve Return to the airport this morning for your flight to the Perinet Reserve. Stay at Vakona Forest Lodge set in the middle of lush forest on the edge of the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. 

Day 4 - Perinet
Reserve You will find around eight different species of lemur and some of Madagascar's most unique chameleons in Perinet National Park. Spend time searching for the nose-horned chameleon, the two foot long Parson's Chameleon, and Madagascar's largest lemur - the indri. 

Day 5 - Perinet Reserve/Fort Dauphin
Travel today to Fort Dauphin on the southern coastline. In the centre of the city and just a short distance from the ocean is the Kaleta Hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner and the panoramic sea view at Le Dauphinois Restaurant serving a mix of seafood, Malagasy and international cuisine.

Day 6 - Fort Dauphin/Ifotaka
Three hour's drive north west of Fort Dauphin, you will find Mandrare River Camp, nestled under the shade of tamarind trees on the banks of the Mandrare River - the lifeblood of the region. Set in the grounds of an old colonial sisal plantation house, the camp is just three kilometres from the village of Ifotaka and opposite the sacred ancestral forests of the Antandroy Tribe. 

Days 7 to 8 - Ifotaka
Awake to the sound of the local Antandroy tribe singing as they fetch water from the river or the morning calls of the coucal and crested drongo. In an area so richly diverse and so far removed from the western world, revel in the opportunity to see firsthand the life and rich culture of the Antandroy. Day and night walks will allow you to see both forests in detail and the wildlife that lives in them. 

Day 9 - Ifotaka/Manafiafy
In a tranquil setting on the south east coast is Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge. The lodge is next to the small sleepy village of Manafiafy. It was here in 1613 that the first Portuguese traders laid anchor in the bay whose calm waters and small islands provided safe anchorage. 

Days 10 to 12 - Manafiafy
Many activities are available during your stay at Manafiafy Lodge. Choose from birding trips into the wetlands by motorboat, canoeing in the mangroves, seasonal whale watching from a 15ft observation tower (June to
September), boat trips to nearby islands for picnic lunches and snorkelling, and day and night walks in the rainforest in search of Dwarf, Mouse, Sportive, Aye Aye and Brown Lemurs.

Day 13 - Manafiafy/Antananarivo
Travelling back to Antananarivo, spend your last night at the Royal Palissandre Hotel & Spa. You may like to take some time to shop for local handicrafts in this wonderful city before your flight home. 

Day 14 - Antananarivo/London
Head back to the airport for your return flight to London via Nairobi.

Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, this 14 day Classic Madagascar itinerary will cost from £3,775 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.