Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension
Scheduled Departure Tours
| Important Information | |
|---|---|
| Tour Dates | 19 Nov 2012 - 23 Nov 2012 (5 days) |
| Tour Price (Per Person) | US$1,650 * £1,040 * €1,180 * ZAR11,300 |
| Single Supplement | US$300 |
| Spaces Available | 2 |
Please note: these costs are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Ranomafana, which can be visited as an extension to our Mammals of a Magical Island tour, is situated on the eastern slope of Madagascar’s mountainous backbone and spans a wide range of elevations and forest types. Here you can enjoy numerous lemur species, ranging from the rare Golden Bamboo Lemur to the tiny nocturnal Brown Mouse Lemur. Night walks also offer the opportunity to see colorful chameleons and strange Leaf-tailed Geckos.
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Antananarivo
Day 2: Antananarivo to Ranomafana
Day 3: Ranomafana
Day 4: Ranomafana
Day 5: Ranomafana to Antananarivo
Day 2: Antananarivo to Ranomafana
Day 3: Ranomafana
Day 4: Ranomafana
Day 5: Ranomafana to Antananarivo
| Tour Fact Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Top Mammals | Golden and Greater Bamboo Lemurs, Red-fronted Brown and Red-bellied Lemur, Small-toothed Sportive Lemur, Brown Mouse Lemur, Milne-Edwards’ Sifaka, Common Tenrec, Ring-tailed Mongoose |
| Top Birds | Velvet Asity, Pitta-like Ground Roller, Pollen’s Vanga, Common Sunbird Asity, Henst’s Goshawk, Blue Coua |
| Reserves Visited | Ranomafana National Park |
| Habitats Covered | Mid-altitude rain forest |
| Expected Climate | Generally warm to mild |
| Max Group Size | 8 & 1 Indri leader |
| Tour Pace & Walking | Moderate with some longer hikes with hilly terrain |
| Accommodation | Comfortable lodge |
| Ease of Mammal Watching | Excellent |
| Other Attractions | City tour of Antananarivo, visit to Antsirabe famous for its locally manufactured handicrafts and a chance to find the Giraffe-necked Weevil and a variety of chameleons |
| Photographic Opportunities | Excellent |
