African Adventure Travel - Custom Safari Company Explore Africa


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TRIP SUMMARY
Length: 14 days, 14 nights Route Description: This trip starts in central Madagascar north of Antananarivo, winds through the interior of the country and down to the southern coast over two weeks. Set Departure Dates: None, please contact Explore regarding when you would like to travel.		Map of Route- click to enlarge

Days 1 to 3: Lemurs, Frogs, Chameleons deep in the rain forest

Peireiras amphibian and reptile park - experience 68 of Madagascar's 140 endemic chameleon species at this park deep in the rain forest - including the rare leaf-tailed Gecko, as well as many different frogs, butterflies and moths
Visit the Analamazaotra Reserve, home to the largest lemur, the indri indri, along with a tour of the many plant and animal species of the region

Days 4 to 6: The rainforest to Madagascar's beautiful industrial center

Visit the untouched primate forest at Mantadia National Park to see many seldom-seen species of mammals, reptiles and birds
Experience the Merina people in Antsirabe, an industrial center of Madagascar with beautiful buildings on tree-lined streets. See the man-powered rickshaws and representation of all 18 of Madagascar's tribes on a monolith at the center of town.

Days 7 to 10: Lush animal and plant habitat

Entering a lush montaine rain forest, you'll Visit the Ranomafana Reserve and walk a loop watching rare birds, lemurs and plant species before experiencing the healing properties of the thermal hot springs.
Stay in a unique and luxurious hotel built into the rocks on the edge of Isalo National Park with a wonderful swimming pool, restaurant and horse-riding facilities.
At Isalo National Park, view the unusual eroded shapes of a massive sandstone massif along with kestrels, the Madagascar coucal, as well as Madagascar mango trees and Pandanum palms.
Visit the sapphire mining town of Ilakaka and see locals and far Easterners engaged in the fascinating sapphire trade before staying in beachside bungalows in Tulear.

Days 11 to 14: Berenty Reserve

Explore the world-renowned Berenty Reserve 3 hours outside of Fort Dauphin at the arid southern end of Madagascar, where you'll experience lemur, bird and other wildlife species among the splendor of this unique natural habitat.