Ultimate Madagascar Eastern Rainforests

Duration: 13 days

Location: Madagascar

Highlights: Rainforest, lemurs, beach.

Price: £4,390pp

This
incredible 13 night Madagascar adventure is designed for serious nature lovers who want to explore the primary rainforests of Eastern Madagascar searching out an amazing variety of endemic primates, birds, reptiles and plants, whilst really soaking up the pristine environments around you. Highlights will include many lemur species, including the largest Indri Indri, the vibrant red ruffed and elusive Aye Aye, humpback whales, green turtles, the giant Parson’s chameleon, activities galore and one of the most remote wildlife lodges in the whole of Madagascar.

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This is just one idea. We have lots more up our sleeve. So let’s talk Madagascar, call 01273 923100 now. Or if you are worried the boss will be listening in, drop us an email, holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: London to Antananarivo
Fly this morning from the UK to Antananarivo (via Paris). On arrival into the Madagascar capital this evening you will be met and transferred to Relais des Plateaux to spend 1 night, a very comfortable small hotel and one of the most convenient for the airport.

Day 2: Antananarivo to Andasibe
With your private 4×4 and guide you will drive to the eastern rainforests of Andasibe to spend 3 nights at Vakona Forest Lodge, a firm family run Sundowner favourite with a beautiful location in the forest and its own wildlife packed reserve. This evening enjoy a nocturnal forest walk. Remember, this is just a starting point idea to give you a flavour of what we can do. All our holidays are uniquely designed for each individual client. Contact us on holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk or 01273 923100 to start designing yours.

Days 3 & 4: Andasibe
Two full days with your local specialist guide to explore the Analamazaotra Reserve, one of the best areas in the country for the largest Indri Indri lemur, the Vakona Reserve, the Mitsinjo Community Reserve and the lush primary rainforest of Mantadia National Park.

You will also visit Lemur Island for a close encounter with these amazing creatures!

Day 5: Andasibe to Antananarivo
After a final morning in the rainforest you will drive back to the capital to spend 1 night at the Pavillon de l’Emyrne. Located in the heart of the old town, close to some nice restaurants this small owner run boutique hotel is a firm sundowner favourite – we particularly love the afternoon complimentary back massages!

Day 6: Antananarivo to Masoala National Park
Returning to the airport this morning you will fly to Maroantsetra where you will be met and transferred by road and boat to one of the most remote wildlife lodges in Madagascar, Masoala Forest Lodge, to spend 7 nights in this pristine environment.

On a stunning beach within a pristine primary rainforest this amazing treehouse eco lodge offers incredible scenery, amazing wildlife and a true sense of adventure. Sitting around the fire on the deserted beaches of Masoala at sundowner time is definitely an unforgettable experience!

Days 7 to 12: Masoala National Park, Indian Ocean
With the perfect mix of forest and ocean and heaps of endemic wildlife there is so much to do and see during your adventure at Masoala. During your stay you will enjoy guided forest walks in search of the red ruffed and elusive Aye Aye lemurs, guided sea kayaking to remote beaches, snorkelling, fishing, birding walks and village excursions.

If you are lucky enough to visit between June and September this is also the breeding ground for Humpback whales! Want less days on the beach? We can tailor this holiday idea to you. Call us on 01273 923100 now!

Day 13: Masoala Forest Lodge to the UK
Today you will transfer back to Maroantsetra for your flight back to Antananarivo. On arrival a day room at Bois Vert will be available (if required) before you will connect with your International flight back to the UK (via Paris).

Day 14: Home
Welcome home (it could be a few days before you settle back into normal life…)

Vakona Forest lodge

Indri Indri Lemur

Semi-habituated lemurs, Lemur Island

Beach at Masoala Lodge

Masoala Beach Lodge from the air!

Trek in the Masoala Rainforest

This Madagascar holiday idea costs from £4,390pp and includes international flights (price based on London), all internal flights, all accommodation on a sharing basis, 2 nights B&B in the capital, 3 nights half-board with all park fees, a driver & private 4×4 vehicle and specialist local guide in Andasibe, 7 nights full-board with park fees and selected activities at Masaola and all transfers. It does not include other meals, taxes or tips.

Now let’s make this holiday yours

Want to visit another national park? Want to feed a lemur? Fancy a bit of diving? Want to get some other hotel options? Let us do the work. Call 01273 923100 now or complete an enquiry form.

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The latest word on the street about Sundowner’s Madagascar holidays:

We had an absolutely fantastic time. You totally understood what we were looking for and delivered in every way. Your Madagascar team were great, helpful and flexible.

Sarah Mott Madagascar

Our itinerary was just right and the suggestions of the sites did not disappoint. I believe the main aim of our trip that my wife gave you was “lemurs, lemurs, lemurs”. You helped us to achieve this in spades and in so many different settings.

Terry Dalton Madagascar

It was a super and absolutely unforgettable holiday. We were so lucky with wildlife – with lemurs, chameleons, frogs, birds, strange plants all around us. A big thank you to all.

Ernest Jenson Madagascar

Thank you for all help in arranging my trip, which was hugely successful. Tsara Komba, with its magical setting, was lovely. Also, the Le Pavillon de l’Emyrne in Tana was perfect. Again the staff could not have been more charming, positive and helpful. Having the garden to sit and read in, was a welcome retreat as Tana is hectic.

David McCue Madagascar

I just wanted to tell you what an amazing time we had in Madagascar. It all went perfectly and we enjoyed very minute of it. The visits to the Reserves and the wildlife we saw were out of this world. Our guide, Eunice was a great guy and a pleasure to be with. All in all we had the most wonderful time.

Sue Lesley Madagascar

A fantastic holiday with an amazing combination of charming people, extraordinary wildlife, stunning contrast of terrain. Thank you for all your recommendations.

Keith Bye Madagascar

FANTASTIC! It was the most incredible experience. We loved the variety that you had planned for us, from the rainforest in Andasibe to Isalo which was stunning (the hotel was really special). Ifaty was also a really interesting place but the piece de resistance was definitely Anjajavy. We thought we had died and gone to heaven! The honeymoon package was wonderful but the best part was Cedric and his passion for the environment. Another aspect which we were thrilled by was the quality of the guides. A special thanks for the guide in Isalo and Ifaty – I think he was called Sedeer. He was so knowledgeable and good company.

Judith Lamb Madagascar

Our Holiday was AMAZING! Loved Vakona. And Anjajavy…well ‘paradise’ just about sums it up! BEST Place we have ever stayed.

Mel Fewtrell Madagascar

I have just returned from a holiday in Madagascar. We both had an amazing and enjoyable time. We were very impressed with our driver/guide. He was helpful, full of interesting information, answered all our questions (and there were a lot!) with good humour and excellent English. Always flexible and willing to cope with special requests (especially for my photo stops) and even taught us some Malagasy. At Andasibe National Park we had a top class wildlife guide who was very knowledgeable and his ability to spot wildlife in the forest was uncanny. He even managed to spot a Leaf-Tailed Gecko (a master of camouflage in the wild) which was amazing.

Sarah Hay Madagascar

Excellent holiday. Spoilt totally at both our lodges. The guide, Andreas was outstanding in knowledge of not just wildlife but also culture, politics and history of the people. He managed his trackers to best advantage and discreetly. Great to be able to view wildlife on foot, on boat and canoe. Staff and locals determined that we saw as much as possible. Endlessly patient and willing to tell us about their lives and country.

Mr & Mrs Milsom Madagascar

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