Whale watching tour
We are pleased to welcome you to the world of the lndri lndri - the famous teddy bear like lemur, which is also one of the biggest lemurs on the lsland. The National Park of Andasibe and Mantadia home of the Indri indri; a teddy bear like lemur famous for its size and the magical morning call and the rare black and white ruffed lemurs only seen at Mantadia in a wild. In addition to this tour, cruising to the Pangalana Channel to reach the private reserve of Palmarium at the Peninsula of Ankanin'ny Nofy the best place to spot the rare night active lemur called AYE AYE. After a safari to the rainforest of Madagascar, you will relax at the beach of Sainte Marie Island. Every year from July to September, the humpback whales migrates off the northeast coasts of Madagascar to mate and give birth.
Itinerary
Tana – Andasibe – Manambato – Ankanin’ny nofy – palmarium – Mahambo – Sainte Marie – Tana
Programs
Arrival at the international airport of Madagascar, we will meet and welcome you at the airport of Antananarivo and will transfer you to your hotel. You will be briefed on your Madagascar guide at the comfort of your hotel. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- Chalet de Rose
- Sakamanga
- La Ribaudiere
- La Villette hotel
We will meet you at your hotel after breakfast with your driver and an English-speaking guide then proceed along the RN2 to the east of Tana. We will stop at Pereyras Reptile Reserve to spot reptiles; endemic of Madagascar. This is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing animals!! Lunch in Moramanga after a further 40km of driving. Arrival in Andasibe late in the afternoon. Settle in the hotel. Possibility to go at a night walk to spot the nocturnal lemurs known as the smallest of the lemurs in the world. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- Grace Lodge
- Feon’ny Ala
- Lemur’s Lodge
Andasibe-Analamazaotra National park is surely one of the most rewarding. Frogs, reptiles and birds abound. However, on top of the bill is the indri, the largest of all living lemurs. These creatures sing a haunting song (reminiscent of whale song), which carries for miles across the forest You can also find another species of lemurs such as bamboo lemur, brown lemur and other animals such as chameleons, giraffe necked weevil. Visit of the private reserve of Vakoana in the afternoon to watch lemurs up close. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- Grace Lodge
- Feon’ny Ala
- Lemur’s Lodge
Transfer to Manambato where you will take a speed boat to Ankanin’ny Nofy. Enjoy a boat trip to Ankanin’ny Nofy along the Pangalane canal. Known as the ‘nest of dreams’, this peaceful and relaxing haven is home to white sand beaches. There are also forests, scattered orchids, strings of lakes and mangroves. All factors that have made the reserve to one of the most popular visits in the Pangalane canal. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- Palmarium hotel
- Palm Beach
Located on a peninsula of about 50 ha, on the shores of Lake Ampitabe. This is separated from the Indian Ocean by a mere line of very thin coastal dunes that sometimes are a few meters width only. It is a protected area and home to nearly 100 000 palm trees specific to Madagascar. Ten species of lemurs live in freedom in the reserve, as well as reptiles, amphibians and crocodiles.
Visitors can watch Indri Indri, Sifaka, mouse and crowned lemurs and even the shy and extraordinary endangered Aye Aye. It is now possible to see aye aye during your stay at the Palmarium Hotel (Ankanin’ny Nofy). There’s a little island, 15 minutes by boat on the way to Manambato from the hotel where 6 aye aye individuals live. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- Palmarium hotel
- Palm Beach.
Transfer back to Manambato by speedy boat then by car till Mahambo. Lunch in Tamatave and then transfer to Mahambo. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis
- La Pirogue Hotel
We will transfer you to the harbor of Mahambo where you will take a speed boat to Sainte Marie. You will be met by the crew of the hotel then transfer to your hotel. Check in at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis
- Libertalia
- Lakana Hotel.
Relaxing days at the beach of Sainte Marie. Every year from July to September, the humpback whales migrates off the northeast coasts of Madagascar to mate and give birth. Overnight at your hotel on half board basis.
- Libertalia
- Lakana Hotel
- Ecolodge Le Ravoraha
We will transfer you to the airport of Sainte Marie following your flight schedule to fly back to Tana. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- Chalet de Rose
- Sakamanga
- La Ribaudiere
- La Villette hotel
Before we transfer you to the international airport of Tana, we will offer a free city tour depending your time. This can be the visit of the Lemur’s Park located 23 Km West of Tana or the Queen’s Palace located at 18 Km North of Tana following the shopping time at La Route Digue on the way to the airport. End of our services
- Land transporting + fuel
- Driver + his food and accommodation
- Escort of an English speaking tour guide
- Park Entrances fees and private reserve fees
- Night walk in Andasibe and Palmarium for aye aye night safari
- Transfer airport/hotel /airport
- Accommodations listed on the tour programme in a bed and breakfast basis
- Half board at Sainte Marie Island
- Round speed boat transfer from Manambato to Ankanin’ny Nofy
- Speed boat transfer from Mahambo to Sainte Marie
- Domestic ticket flight (SMS – TNR)
- City tour of Tana
- International ticket flight
- Food & drink
- Tips
- Personal spending money
