Description

Few creatures can match the mini-monkey cuteness of the lemur and these small but perfectly formed primates are only found on the enchanting island of Madagascar. This fantastic holiday allows families to be immersed in Madagascar’s fascinating traditions whilst also heading out in to the rainforest in search of these adorable animals. For an African safari experience with a difference, children and adults alike will love getting so close to nature before discovering hot springs and hitting the beach.

Highlights

• Enjoy a warm welcome from the Malagasy people.
• Explore the former royal retreat of Ambohimanga Palace.
• Take a rickshaw to the sweet factory.
• Spot as many of Madagascar’s 30 lemurs as possible.
• Plant a tree to help the endangered forest creatures.
• Experience nature’s nightlife on a nocturnal walk.
• Search for local birds and resident reptiles.
• Learn to identify the bulbous baobab tree.
• Watch out for passing whales at the beach.

Itinerary

Day 1 Antananarivo

Madagascar's charmingly crowded capital, Antananarivo is a fun place to explore with its street markets, restaurants and romantic atmosphere.

Days 2-3 Andasibe National Park

The most-visited park in Madagascar, Andasibe National Park is famous for its lemurs but this tropical forest is also home to unique endemic birds such as the long-eared owl.

Day 4 Antsirabe

With the tranquillity of a small European town, Antsirabe maintains a Malagasy touch, which it reveals in its markets and traditional quarters.

Days 5-6 Ranomafana

Home to 13 species of lemur including the famous golden bamboo lemur, Ranomafana National Park is a haven for small mammals and birds, as well as palms, orchids and carnivorous plants.

Days 7-8 Ranohira/Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park is known for its contrasting scenery of deep canyons, crazy sandstone formations and open grasslands.

Days 9-10 Tulear/Ifaty beach

The busy coastal town of Tulear is home to the fascinating Antsokay Arboretum - a botanical park devoted to the conservation of plants from southwestern Madagascar. Ifaty is a popular beach resort with good snorkelling and diving on the nearby coral reefs.

Day 11 Ifaty Beach/Antananarivo

The largest city on the island, Antananarivo's French-colonial heritage is evident in its cobbled streets, impressive churches and colonial-style buildings.

Day 12 Antananarivo

Grab a window seat for bird’s eye views across the island on the way back to the capital – a fitting farewell to this amazing animal adventure.

Group Size

N/A as this is an independent itinerary

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Ranchstay

Transport

Cycle rickshaw, Plane, Private Bus

Important notes

Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. Minimum age for children in this trip is 7 years old.A discount of 20% applies on this trip to children 11 or younger at the time of travel.