Madagascar - Mammals of a Magical Island
Scheduled Departure Tours
| Important Information | |
|---|---|
| Tour Dates | 04 Nov 2012 - 19 Nov 2012 (16 days) |
| Tour Price (Per Person) | US$5,975 * £3,760 * €4,270 * ZAR40,900 |
| Single Supplement | US$800 |
| Flights (Approx cost) | US$1,500 |
| Spaces Available | Fully Booked - Waiting list now open. |
Please note: These costs are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Our Madagascar Mammals of a Magical Island tour is an unbeatable mammal focussed adventure, providing participants opportunities for in-depth and fascinating studies of the bizarre mammals and other wildlife occuring here. We will enjoy quality time with numerous charismatic lemur species and also seek out lesser known creatures, from spiny tenrecs and primitive carnivores to Giant Jumping Rats. One of the most amazing aspects of Madagascar's fauna is its relative lack of fear in the presence of humans, making this the perfect location for wildlife photogoraphy. Ampijoroa is situated in the extensive deciduous forests of the Ankarafantsika Reserve in north-west Madagascar and is a site not to be missed; no less than eight species of lemur occur here, seven of which are unlikely to be seen anywhere else on the island. We also visit the Berenty Lemur Reserve, where Xerophytic spiny-forest species include the iconic Ring-tailed Lemur and "dancing" Verreaux’s Sifaka. Our adventure also takes us to Kirindy Forest where we search out the strange and unique Fosa, the island’s largest carnivore. While in the rainforests of Perinet we will make a special effort to see our favorite mammal: the huge, singing Indri!
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Antananarivo
Day 2: Antananarivo to Ampijoroa via Mahajanga
Day 3: Ampijoroa
Day 4: Ampijoroa
Day 5: Ampijoroa to Antananarivo via Mahajanga
Day 6: Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin to Berenty
Day 7: Berenty
Day 8: Berenty to Fort Dauphin to Antananarivo
Day 9: Antananarivo to Morondava to Kirindy
Day 10: Kirindy
Day 11: Kirindy
Day 12: Kirindy to Morondava
Day 13: Morondava to Antananarivo to Perinet
Day 14: Perinet
Day 15: Perinet
Day 16: Perinet to Antananarivo and depart
Day 2: Antananarivo to Ampijoroa via Mahajanga
Day 3: Ampijoroa
Day 4: Ampijoroa
Day 5: Ampijoroa to Antananarivo via Mahajanga
Day 6: Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin to Berenty
Day 7: Berenty
Day 8: Berenty to Fort Dauphin to Antananarivo
Day 9: Antananarivo to Morondava to Kirindy
Day 10: Kirindy
Day 11: Kirindy
Day 12: Kirindy to Morondava
Day 13: Morondava to Antananarivo to Perinet
Day 14: Perinet
Day 15: Perinet
Day 16: Perinet to Antananarivo and depart
Please note: This price does NOT include the domestic flights within Madagascar. As a general guideline, we suggest you budget +-US$ 1,500.00 for these flights.
Contact us for a detailed itinerary or other details.
| Tour Fact Sheet | |
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| Top Mammals | Indri, Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur, Diademed, Coquerel’s and Verreaux’s Sifaka, Fosa, Ring-tailed and Mongoose Lemur, Western Avahi (Woolly Lemur), Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur, Madame Berthe’s and Golden-brown Mouse Lemur, Madagascar Flying Fox, Giant Jumping Rat, Lowland Streaked Tenrec |
| Top Birds | Pitta-like Ground Roller, Cuckoo Roller, Blue and Giant Coua, White-breasted Mesite, Schlegel’s Asity, White-browed Hawk-Owl, Madagascar Sandgrouse, Humblot’s Heron, Madagascar Jacana |
| Reserves Visited | Ankarafantsika National Park, Berenty Private Lemur Reserve, Kirindy Forest Reserve |
| Habitats Covered | Rainforest, riparian forest, deciduous woodland and forest with Baobabs, spiny desert, wetlands |
| Expected Climate | Warm to very hot, cooler evenings in highlands, some rainfall possible |
| Max Group Size | 8 & 1 Indri leader |
| Tour Pace & Walking | Relaxed with some longer hikes |
| Accommodation | Comfortable mid-range lodges, basic in Kirindy |
| Ease of Mammal Watching | Excellent |
| Other Attractions | Kirindy Forest reserve’s baobab-lined road, numerous and varied reptiles, amphibians and insects, shopping and culture |
| Photographic Opportunities | Incredible |
