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7-Day Lemurs and Baobabs Experience

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Overview

Through this tour in Taolagnaro, also known as the city at the end of the world, you will enjoy an exceptional change of scenery as you embark on your seven-day lemurs and Baobabs experience. It is one the most famous places to see lemurs, especially the dancing lemur!

You'll revel in the spiny forest and its unique wildlife, the fascinating Antandroy tribe that inhabit this otherworldly landscape, and its verdant rainforests on a series of exciting activities and guided tours.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Your Lemurs & Baobabs Experience Begins!

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Your Lemurs & Baobabs Experience Begins!

Today, you begin your lemurs and baobabs experience. You will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Antananarivo. You'll have the rest of the day to relax after your long journey and get acquainted with the city.

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    Accommodation

    Carlton Madagascar5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Aéroport International to Carlton Madagascar

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    Destinations

    Antananarivo

Day 2

Fly to Taolagnaro & Drive to Mandrare River Camp

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Fly to Taolagnaro & Drive to Mandrare River Camp

Upon arrival in Fort Dauphin, you'll meet your driver and personal guide who will accompany you during your stay. Then, you'll hit the road from Taolagnaro towards Mandrare on a four-hour drive. The camp is named after the river which is the largest in the southern part of Madagascar, north-west of Fort Dauphin. You'll spend the afternoon getting acquainted with your river camp and enjoying numerous forest activities.

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    Accommodation

    Mandrare River Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sacred Gallery Forest

    Mandrare Village

    Traditional Antandroy Dance Show

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    Restaurants

    Mandrare River Camp

    Mandrare River Camp

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Antananarivo to Ivato International Airport

    Plane from Antananarivo to TaolagnaroOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Tôlanaro Airport to Mandrare

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Antananarivo

    Toliara Province

Day 3

Mandrare Forest Adventure, Sisal Plantation & Sundowners in Mandrare

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Mandrare Forest Adventure, Sisal Plantation & Sundowners in Mandrare

Today, the day is dedicated to exploring the beautiful wilderness that surrounds you, with an opportunity to visit the Sisal plantation and watch the sunset over the 'Avenue of the Baobabs'. The first and majority part of your day will be spent at the Ifotaka Sacred Forest, a protected spiny forest of which 95% of the flora is endemic to Madagascar. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife. A visit to the forest is a great opportunity to learn about this unique tribe.

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    Accommodation

    Mandrare River Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ifotaka Sacred Forest

    Sisal Plantation

    Sundowner in Mandrare

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Toliara Province

Day 4

Another Day to Explore Mandrare & Ifotaka Sacred Forest

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Another Day to Explore Mandrare & Ifotaka Sacred Forest

Today is another amazing day dedicated to the exploration of the wild during day and night walks. In the afternoon, you'll have the amazing opportunity to discover the traditional weaponry of Antandroy Tribe. You'll take part in demonstrations of how to use the traditional weapons of the Antandroy Tribe – the Pilitse (a zebu hide slingshot) and Lefona (metal-tipped wooded spear).

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    Accommodation

    Mandrare River Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ifotaka Sacred Forest

    Antandroy Traditional Weaponry

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Toliara Province

Day 5

Mandrare Bird Watching, Mandrare Traditional Healers & Outdoor Dinner

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Mandrare Bird Watching, Mandrare Traditional Healers & Outdoor Dinner

This morning, you'll take a walk along the river to see flocks of different species of birds. While birds can be seen all around the camp, this tour of the wetland area will permit you to regularly see painted snipe, teal, malachite kingfisher, and various egrets. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Mandrare Traditional Healers. In the evening, you'll enjoy an outdoor dinner surrounded by baobabs.

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    Accommodation

    Mandrare River Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Birdwatching in Mandrare

    Mandrare Traditional HealersOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Toliara Province

Day 6

Fly from Taolagnaro Back to Antananarivo

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Fly from Taolagnaro Back to Antananarivo

Early this morning, you'll be driven along the road back to Taolagnaro to catch a flight back to Antananarivo. Your driver-guide will pick you upon arrival and take you to the hotel for check-in. The afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the old town of Antananarivo. This day tour will end with an aperitif while enjoying the sunset on top of Analamanga Hill.

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    Accommodation

    Carlton Madagascar5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Madagascar Museum of Photography

    Andafiavaratra Palace

    Rova of Manjakamiadana

    Sundowner at Lokango Boutique Hotel

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    Restaurants

    Ile Rouge Restaurant

    Lokanga Boutique Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mandrare to Tôlanaro Airport

    Plane from Tôlanaro Airport to International Airport, Antananarivo, MadagascarOptional Activity

    Private Driver from International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar to Carlton Madagascar

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Toliara Province

    Antananarivo

Day 7

Departure from Antananarivo

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Departure from Antananarivo

Depending on your flight time, you'll have the morning to relax before transferring to the airport to take a flight to your next destination as your Lemur and Baobabs experience comes to an end.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Carlton Madagascar to International Airoport, Antananarivo, Madagascar

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Antananarivo

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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