Baobab Discovery Lemur Tours
12 days 11 nights
HIGHTLIGHTS:
– Lemurs – Geyser/fall – Baobab avenue – Chameleon – Landscape – Kirindy forest – Andasibe national Park – Nocturnal visit Transportation: four-wheel drive or mini Van |
Itinerary
Antananarivo –Ampefy-Antsirabe –Morondava –Antsirabe –Andasibe –Antananarivo
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Day 01 Antananarivo transfer
Transfer from the international airport. Our representative will welcome you at the airport and enjoy your transfer to your Hotel Overnight at a local hotel ( Breakfast included) |
Day 02 Antananarivo -Ampefy 120KM approx. 2hrs
Today we drive to Ampefy located in the Western of the city. Ampefy is a municipality In Madagascar ,it belong to the district of Soavinandriana which is part of Itasy region . Primary and junior-level secondary education are available in town. The majority 91%of the population are farmers. Afternoon: free leisure for a walk Overnight at the lodge |
Day 03 – Ampefy.
Today after breakfast we start the visit to the Chute de la Lily. Ampefy is located in the Western part of Antananarivo, Madagascar. It is characterized by stunning waterfalls. From 26 meters high, the fall is from an old volcanic crater. What a beautiful sight in a little farmer village. |
Day 04 –Ampefy- Antsirabe
After breakfast, we reach to Antsirabe, along the way we drive through the country side we can have a beautiful landscape and very nice sceneries. Antsirabe, the city of VICHY with the mineral water from the ground , It’s the second city of economy of Madagascar. Some main industries is in this place, we can have time to visit so see This is the city where the Moroccan king Mohamed V was exiled in 1955. Then, you should have a quick stop at its former palace which is now” Hotel des Thermes” Overnight at a local hotel |
Day 05 Antsirabe –Morondava 500km approx.11hrs
Today we drive to Morondava on this road N°34 we‘ll drive to the Menabe region (All Red) the ground in this part of the Island is very dry and really red. You ‘ll amazed by the scenery and we take lunch to Miandrivazo on halfway then we continue to Morondava . After this long drive we can relax to your lodge. Overnight at a local hotel (Breakfast included) |
Day 06 Morondava
After breakfast we’ll drive to Kirindy Forest. Kirindy Forest is on 60km from Morondava on the North with the bumpy road passing by the Baobab avenue. Kirindy forest it’s a dry deciduous area where the famous Fossa inhabits. The Fossa is a solitary and elusive predator of the lemur and other animals. This kind of animal between dog and fox they can climb on trees, jump and run to fast .Fossa were the villains in the animated film Madagascar. It’s famous place also to see the smallest lemur on the Earth called Madame Berth Mouse Lemur and another animal can be seen (birds and reptiles…) After the visit drive back to Morondava and stop to Baobab avenue for the sun set then drive to the hotel Safari. Overnight at the lodge (Breakfast included) |
Day 07 Morondava
Free leisure to the beaches or you can visit the fishermen’s village called Betania very nice village. Overnight at the lodge (Breakfast included) |
Day 08 Morondava –Antsirabe 500Km
After breakfast drive back to Antsirabe lunch on the way or to Miandrivazo. We will get to Antsirabe at nightfall. Overnight at hotel (Breakfast included) |
Day 09 Antsirabe –Andasibe 310km
Today we’ll drive to Andasibe National park to the Eastern side of the country. The numerous fruits and vegetable stalls will show that is a very fertile land region and you will have the opportunity to witness locals working field. The halfway, after passing close by the city of Antananarivo we‘ll have a stop to the reptile farm to see some species of chameleons, Tenrek, frogs and snakes… Night walk to VOIMMA. On our arrival in Andasibe and after the checking, the local guide will take us for the night walk through the forest. It’s focusing to see some nocturnal species of lemur and chameleon ….The local people wanted to manage their land on their own again and be a part of the ecosystem in this area. Overnight at a local hotel (Breakfast included) |
Day 10 Visit Andasibe National Park
Mantadia National Park After breakfast, let’s visit Mantadia National Park. From 14km of Andasibe village and dirty road, a primary forest . Around 108 species of birds are known in the Park. This hike requires medium to good physical conditions with steep and dense slopes. The hike lasts 03 hours and within the primary forest you will discover the famous Black and white Ruffed lemur, Red-bellied lemur, Common Brown Lemur …, The park is home to endemic birds like Scally Ground Roller, and Pitta Like Ground Roller. It’s also a kingdom of orchids Cymbidiellas falcigera and Bulbophyllum Ameleni are the most. After the visit drive back to the lodge. Don’t miss the visit of Andasibe village where we can see the lifestyle of the local people of Andasibe. In the evening for the night walk with your private guide we’ll spot the smallest lemur called mouse lemur and other species of chameleon. There, people wanted to manage their land on their own again and be part of ecotourism in this area. After the visit drive back to the lodge Overnight at Andasibe hotel or similar (Breakfast included) |
Day 11 Andasibe visit
Perinet Reserve After the breakfast with your private local guide will join us for the visit of the park .The park of Andasibe is a rain forest very famous for the biodiversity of the fauna and the flora14 species of lemurs can be found. Rain forest you ‘l l have opportunity to photograph the largest lemur of Madagascar called Indri-indri. Anticipate Opportunities for some incredible macro photography, some others species such as Common Brown Lemurs, birds can be seen during your visit of half day .After the visit we ‘ll go back to the lodge for lunch. Visit the Vakona Reserve In the afternoon we ‘ll visit the Island of lemur where you can have an occasion to see and close up . Surrounded by fresh water Vakona Reserve is an artificial island. Some species of lemur can be seen in this Island as Eastern Bamboo Lemur, Common Brown Lemur, and Black and White Ruffed Lemur…. Overnight at a local hotel (Breakfast included) |
Day 12 Andasibe –Antananarivo 135km approx 3 hrs After breakfast we’ll drive back to Antananarivo , If time allows we’ll explore the souvenir marketplace before our transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE |
The Quotation includes:
– Entrance and guiding fees when visiting site or parks listed in the itineraries
– Rental private air conditioned vehicles /gas and insurance of the cars
– Overnight stays in the hotels listed or equivalent
– Listed meals
– The driver s guide s per diem for the duration of the above rental
– All taxes /one bottle of drinking water per person per day
– Warranty of that a replacement car will be provide in case of non-repairable breakdown
The quotation excludes:
– International airfare
– Personal travel insurance
– Personal expense
– Other activities are not scheduled in the program
Information tour: This tour is available whole year except for Kirindy Park, which is not available during the raining season because of floodings.
To tailor this tour, contact us. Booking can be made up to 3 months before your arrival.