Discover the Indri and Aye Town
When: All year
Duration: 7 Days
Highlights: Andasibe National Park,Peninsula of Ankanin’ny Nofy
Language: The tour is originally in English.
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. Andasibe National Park 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.
Itinerary
DAY1: Arrival ANTANANARIVO / TANA
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.
DAY2: TANA-ANDASIBE
We will meet you at your hotel after breakfast with your driver and 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.
DAY 3: ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK
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.
Afternoon visit of Vakoana Reserve known as the island of lemurs where you will get close to lemurs. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
DAY4: ANDASIBE –MANAMBATO-ANKANINNY NOFY
Transfer to Manambato where you will take a speed boat to Ankanin’ny Nofy. Enjoy a boat trip to Ankanin’ny Nofy along the Pangalana 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 Pangalana canal. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
DAY5: PALMARIUM RESERVE
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.
DAY6: PALMARIUM –MANAMBATO – TANA
Transfer back to Manambato by speedy boat then by car till Tana. Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
DAY7: TANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRANSFER
Transfer to the international airport of Tana. If you have time, we can take you to the Queen’s Palace for visit. Transfer you to the international airport of Tana.
End of our services.
