Madagascar Wildlife Adventure
Madagascar Wildlife Adventure
Madagascar Wildlife Adventure
16 Days Starting and ending in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Visiting: Antananarivo, Réserve spéciale d'Analamazoatra, Andasibe, Vakôna Lemur Island, Maromizaha MultiPurpose Centre, Antsahabe, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, Ambositra, Fianarantsoa, Ambalavao, Ranohira, Isalo National Park, Ifaty, Parc national de Zombitse-Vohibasia, Addis Ababa, London
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Fully Guided
Group size:
7 - 16
Age range:
1-99
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Tour Overview
Much of Madagascar’s exotic flora and fauna is found nowhere else on Earth. This tour offers an opportunity to discover the island’s extraordinary wildlife, natural history, stunning scenery, idyllic beaches and fascinating culture, which is based on a mix of Christianity and ancient spiritual beliefs. Your itinerary is well paced, allowing for a wildlife focus in Andasibe, Ranomafana and Isalo National Parks.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Antananarivo Via Addis Ababa
Location: Antananarivo
Accommodation: Hotel
Take an overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Antananarivo, via Addis Ababa.
Day 2 : Andasibe - Analamazaotra Reserve
Location: Réserve spéciale d'Analamazoatra, Andasibe
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive early this afternoon and transfer to your hotel. After welcome drinks and dinner, take a night walk to Analamazaotra Reserve. Here you may spot nocturnal species, including mouse, greater dwarf and eastern woolly lemurs. Overnight at Andasibe Hotel (or similar).
Day 3 : Andasibe - Vakona Private Reserve - Analamazaotra Reserve
Location: Andasibe, Réserve spéciale d'Analamazoatra, Vakôna Lemur Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning walk in Andasibe, returning to the lodge for lunch. Visit Lemur Island in Vakona Private Reserve, an island sanctuary for lemurs, ahead of an afternoon walk in Andasibe. After dinner, embark on a night walk to the Analamazaotra Reserve. Overnight at Andasibe Hotel (or similar).
Day 4 : Maromizaha Reserve (Or Mitsinjo Forest)
Location: Maromizaha MultiPurpose Centre
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day walking through Maromizaha Reserve. Lemur species that can be spotted include the Indri and the diadem sifaka alongside an array of orchids, chameleons and bird species. Alternatively, for a less strenuous option, walk in Mitsinjo Reserve and plant an endemic tree as part of the area’s reforestation project. Overnight at Andasibe Hotel (or similar).
Day 5 : Antananarivo
Location: Antananarivo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Antananarivo for an afternoon city tour, including the hills of the royal palaces and the botanical and zoological garden of Tsimbazaza. Enjoy a special chef’s dinner in the evening. Overnight at Le Royal Palissandre (or similar).
Day 6 : Antsahabe - Antsirabe
Location: Antsahabe, Antsirabe
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Antsahabe, a village typical of the Merina tribe. After lunch, continue to the spa town of Antsirabe for an afternoon tour. Antsirabe is a centre of the gem trade and home to hundreds of pousse pousse (rickshaws), a legacy of Chinese labour imported to work on the railways. Overnight at Couleur Cafe Hotel (or similar).
Day 7 : Ambositra - Ranomafana
Location: Ranomafana, Ambositra
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue south to Ambositra, known as Madagascar’s handicraft and wood-carving capital. Following a typical Malagasy lunch accompanied by folklore entertainment, continue to Ranomafana. In the evening, walk in search of nocturnal species. Overnight at Hotel Thermal (or similar).
Day 8 : Ranomafana
Location: Ranomafana
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During your morning walk in Ranomafana National Park, see if you can spot the three resident species of bamboo lemur: the grey, the golden and the greater. Endemic birding in the park is also excellent. This afternoon, visit Tanala village. Overnight at Hotel Thermal (or similar).
Day 9 : Ranomafana
Location: Ranomafana
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning walk in the National Park, before an afternoon visit to the Ranomafana Arboretum, home to hundreds of rare tree species. This evening, search for nocturnal species during an evening walk. Overnight at Hotel Thermal (or similar).
Day 10 : Fianarantsoa - Ambalavao - Ranohira
Location: Fianarantsoa, Ambalavao, Ranohira
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, drive via Fianarantsoa, the Betsileo tribe’s capital, to the vineyard of Lazan’ny Betsileo. Continue to Ambalavao. Visit the Antemoro paper factory and the Anja Reserve, where ring-tailed lemurs are often spotted. Continue to Ranohira and stay 3 nights at Relais de la Reine (or similar).
Day 11 : Isalo National Park
Location: Isalo National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the next 2 days exploring the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Isalo National Park. Seek out flora and fauna including ring-tailed lemurs, Malagasy hoopoes, Verraux’s sifakas and the elephant’s foot plant, and enjoy a traditional music performance as the sun sets. Stay at Relais de la Reine (or similar).
Day 12 : Isalo National Park
Location: Isalo National Park
Accommodation Name: Hôtel le Relais de la Reine
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue the exploration of the Isalo National Park. (B, L, D)
Day 13 : Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park - Ifaty
Location: Ifaty, Parc national de Zombitse-Vohibasia
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue towards the west coast. Stop en route at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park. It may be possible to spot Appert’s tetrakas, one of the most endangered endemic birds on the island. The region is known for its large baobab trees and traditional family tombs, central to Malagasy culture. Transfer to Ifaty, a quiet coastal fishing village boasting a long beach, for your evening farewell dinner. Overnight at Les Dunes d’Ifaty (or similar).
Day 14 : Fly To Antananarivo
Location: Antananarivo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend your morning at leisure. Late this afternoon, fly from Toliara to Antananarivo. Overnight at Palissandre Hotel & Spa (or similar).
Day 15 : Fly To The Uk Via Addis Ababa
Location: Addis Ababa
Accommodation: Flying to the UK via Addis Ababa
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a morning at leisure, take an afternoon flight to the UK via Addis Ababa, arriving the following day.
Day 16 : Arrive In London
Location: London
Arrive in London (N).
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
What's Included
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International & internal flights
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
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Experienced local tour manager
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Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
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3- & 4- star accommodation
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13 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 13 dinners
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Welcome & farewell dinners
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Hotel porterage included
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
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Insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.
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Are flights included in this tour?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.
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What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?
A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th
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When will I get my tickets?
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.
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When do I need to pay my final balance?
Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.
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What are the four tour categories?
***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***
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Do your prices include flights?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do
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What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?
The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.
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When will I get a detailed itinerary?
If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.
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Do I need inoculations?
Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.
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What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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