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Botanical tour

Since its separation from the continent of Gondwana 150 million years ago, evolution on Madagascar has gone its own way. Madagascar's animal and plant world is unique: Some three quarters of the kinds of vegetation on the big island in the Indian ocean are to be found there and nowhere else. Our journey takes you to the most beautiful places.

1st day: journey to Paris individually

Individual journey to Paris. On request. On request, it`s possible to start the journey from several airports in Germany to Paris. Please ask about this. We take the evening flight to Antananarivo (Tana), the capital city of Madagascar.

2nd day: Arrival at Antananarivo (Ivato-Airport) 3:00 p.m.

Arrival at Antananarivo (Tana), Ivato Airport. Check-out and transfer to the Hotel Gregoire or equivalent, bed and breakfast. Welcoming session and further information about the journey. In the afternoon, visit to the Botanical Gardens of Tsimbazaza with museum.. Hotel Gregoire or equivalent, bed and breakfast.

3th day: Antananarivo - Maroantsetra

Flight to the East coast to Maroantsetra. We spend the night in the Hotel Relais de Masoala, bed & breakfast.

4th day: Nosy Mangabe

We row to the island Mangabe, an almost completely unspoiled resort. In this reserve the Aye-Aye still lives. There is hardly any tourism, but there are many mosquitoes! Camp, bed and full board.

5th day: Nosy Mangabe - Maroantsetra - Masoala

The morning is dedicated to the island of Mangabe. We cross over for lunch at Maroantsetra. Then we start an excursion by boat to the greatest predominant intact rain forest, situated on Masoala. This peninsula is a real Eldorado for biologists.(lots of endemic palmtrees). Camp, bed and full board.

6th day: Masoala - Maroantsetra - Tamatave

The morning is dedicated to the island of Mangabe. We cross over for lunch at Maroantsetra. Then we start an excursion by boat to the greatest predominant intact rain forest, situated on Masoala. This peninsula is a real Eldorado for biologists.(lots of endemic palmtrees). Camp, bed and full board.

7th day: Tamatave - Antsiranana - Montagne d’Ambre

In the morning, we have time to visit the city of Tamatave. Then transfer and flight to the north. From the airport Diego we start our trip to the national park of Montagne d’Ambre (orchids, giant ferns, spear-grass, pandanus). Camp, bed and full board.

8th day: Journey to Tsingy de Ankarana

In the morning we drive to the reserve of Ankarana. Walks in the reserve, a picturesque landscape with rocks and dry-plant-vegetation (Tsingy). Camp, bed and full board.

9th day: Tsingy de Ankarana

We stay the whole day in the unique chalky formation landscape with its typical Flora and Fauna. Many caves and grottoes. Camp, bed and full board.

10th day: Ambanja - Nosy Be

After breakfast, trip to Ambanja and transfer to the ferry.Then we cross over to Nosy Be, the island of perfumes. We will enjoy the sunset on Mont Passot (sacred crater lake). Bungalow at Gerard et Francine or equivalent, bed and breakfast.

11th day: Nosy Be

Today we make an excursion by a catamaran to Nosy Komba, the island of the lemurs and to the protected water reserve of Nosy Tanikely (picnic). Please take your snorkelling equipment with you, to see the wonders under the water. Bungalow at Gerard et Francine or equivalent, bed and breakfast.

12th day: Nosy Be - Antananarivo

We go on a trip to the reserve of Lokobe with its boas and numerous endemic plants. There's a Visit to a distillery for perfumes and the marine biology museum. Transfer and flight back to Tana in the evening. Hotel Gregoire or equivalent, bed and breakfast.

13th day: Antananarivo - Fort Dauphin - Nahampoana-Reserve

13th day: Antananarivo - Fort Dauphin - Nahampoana-Reserve

14th day: Fort Dauphin - Tulear - Arboretum

Visit the town of Fort Dauphin, which is said to be one of the most charming of Madagascar. Transfer and flight to Tulear on the west coast. Visit to the Arboretum, Madagascar’s largest collection of trees. After comes the visit to the ethnological museum downtown. Hotel Chez Alain or equivalent, bed and breakfast.

15th day: Tulear - Antananarivo

Transfer and flight back to Tana at noon. Time to relax and refresh ourselves at the hotel. Hotel Gregoire or equivalent, bed and breakfast.

16th day: Antananarivo - Paris

This day is at your own disposal. It is possible to visit the artisans' market "Marche d’Artisanat" and buy some souvenirs. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport Ivato, where we check in for the return flight to Paris. Dinner and breakfast in the aeroplane

17th day: Arrival in Paris

Arrival in Paris, followed by individual journeys to the respective place of residence.

 

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