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Tour highlights
Search for lemurs in Madagascar's rainforests.
Walk in the Ifotaka sacred forest and view tombs hidden deep in the undergrowth.
Explore the spiny forest and the wildlife that lives within.
Relax on the idyllic beach at Manafiafy.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international and domestic flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Antananarivo.
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On arrival, a driver will meet you and take you to your city centre hotel to relax after your flights.
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Today, you will return to the airport to fly to Fort Dauphin. A driver from Mandrare River Camp will meet you and transfer you back to the camp. Settle in and relax with a cold drink before enjoying some of the superb food the chef conjures up.
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There are numerous activities to enjoy from Mandrare River Camp. We highly recommend a walk in the sacred forest. This is excellent for viewing lemurs, chameleons and birds.
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Today you can spend the day on further forest walks or immersing yourself in the Antandroy culture. You could visit the local village and meet with the ombiasy or get involved with learning how to use a zebu-hide slingshot! The Antandroy tribe are a fascinating people; this is a great opportunity to gain a unique insight into their culture.
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You will be taken back to Fort Dauphin today and continue onto Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest Lodge. This is a great place to relax with plenty of wildlife in the area and numerous activities on offer.
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There are a number of different excursions and activities included during your stay, including snorkelling around the sheltered bay, guided walks in the forest, and boat rides through the mangrove channels and to nearby islands.
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Today you may like to arrange a fishing trip from Manafiafy with guides from the lodge.
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Enjoy a guided walk to explore the surrounding area. The forest is home to many different lemur species, including dwarf, mouse, sportive, and brown lemurs, as well as reptiles.
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From Manafiafy you will be transferred by road to Fort Dauphin for your flight back to Tana and your overnight hotel.
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You will be taken back to the airport to meet your onward flights today.
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Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Accommodation
- Antananarivo
- Fort Dauphin
- Ifotaka Community Forest
- Fort Dauphin
- Manafiafy
- Fort Dauphin
- Antananarivo
What our clients say about us
The specialist who designs your trip to Madagascar will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
When to go
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Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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Antananarivo | ||
Fort Dauphin | ||
Ifotaka Community Forest | ||
Manafiafy |