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REEF AND RAINFOREST'S BARE NECESSITIES OVERLAND TOUR OF MADAGASCAR

Tailor Made Sample Itinerary No.12

Experience the rightly-renowned overland route covering the wildlife-rich rainforests of Andasibe (aka Perinet / Analamazaotra) and Mantadia  National Parks, then travelling south through the varied landscapes and villages of the Hauts Plateaux to the stunning Ranomafana and Isalo National Parks enroute and then to the coast and spiny forest at Ifaty, with opportunities to see wildlife, snorkel and scuba dive, or simply relax at the beach. This Bare Necessities itinerary includes a great many tours and excursions using the best available local park guides, good quality comfortable accommodation, reliable private transfers allowing you to stop at places of interest (your driver will not necessarily be an English-speaker - optional additional private English-speaking escort guide can be included if desired) many meals, and the benefit of our extensive support  both in the UK and Madagascar, ensuring a hassle-free, once-in-a-lifetime trip of great value.

 

 Day 
  1. [Not included: e.g. Depart London. Change planes].
  2. Arrive Tana] Pick up from Antananarivo (Tana) airport or hotel and drive to Analamazaotra (Andasibe-Mantadia) National Park.  Evening wildlife walk. O/n Vakona Forest Lodge, RO.
  3. Driver and local guide available for excursions in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Perhaps a morning wildlife walk in Mantadia, and an evening walk. O/n Vakona Forest Lodge, RO.
  4. Driver and local guide available for excursions into Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Perhaps a morning in Perinet to look for indri and an evening walk. O/n Vakona Forest Lodge, RO.
  5. Drive to Antsirabe with stops en route. O/n Couleur Café, RO.
  6. Drive to Ranomafana National Park. O/n Setam Lodge, RO.
  7. Locally guided excursions in Ranomafana National Park plus a nocturnal wildlife walk. O/n Setam Lodge, RO.
  8. Drive to Isalo. Optional stop at Anja Park. O/n Relais de la Reine, HB.
  9. Driver and local guide available for included excursions into Isalo National Park. Perhaps a morning visit to Canyon des Makis/Rats or hike the Cretes trail. O/n Relais de la Reine, HB.
  10. Driver and local guide available for included excursions into Isalo National Park. Try a morning walk to Namazaha and the Piscine Naturelle. O/n Relais de la Reine, HB.
  11. Drive to Tulear. Continue north to Ifaty. O/n Le Paradisier, HB.
  12. At leisure by the sea at Ifaty. Optional spiny forest excursion.  O/n Le Paradisier, HB.
  13. Drive to Tulear.  Fly to Tana. [Not included: Depart Madagascar.
  14. Arrive London].

 

2012 Prices  

From £1985 per person.

Supplement to include English Speaking Escort Guide £345 per person.

Price is per person sharing double/twin rooms.
International flights not included.
Christmas supplements may apply – please enquire for details.

PLEASE CALL 01803 866965 TO DISCUSS THIS TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY WITH ONE OF OUR SPECIALIST TOUR CONSULTANTS

BARE NECESSITIES TOURS:

This tour is part of our collection of Bare Necessities sample tailor-made tours where you decide what to do when, while staying in a great selection of accommodation and benefiting from our usual high standards of service.

Why Are These Tours Different?
Our new range of Bare Necessities itineraries provide you with all the essentials for a successful holiday on the ground at an agreeably low price. They will appeal to those happy to find their own international flights (perhaps using accumulated Air Miles or favourite websites), visit some local sites independently, search out local restaurants, and decide what excursions to do and when to do them.

What is Included in the Price?
Generally, our Bare Necessities tours include meet and greet, transfers, domestic flights, accommodation, meals as stated, complimentary on-site activities (e.g. use of swimming pool, snorkel gear, canoes, nature trails), inclusive tours which are part of a lodge’s general package (eg, game drives in the Pantanal), and a variable number of chargeable tours and excursions which are either too hard or unreliable to organise on the spot, or which we consider essential to enjoy the destination fully.

What is Not Included in the Price?
International flights (we shall be delighted, of course, to quote for flights if you like), optional tours and excursions (if there are any you wish to include, just let us know), and some breakfasts, lunches and dinners (normally where there are alternative dining options).

What is the Full Range of Bare Necessities Tours?

MADAGASCAR

SEYCHELLES

NORTHERN TANZANIA AND THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION

COSTA RICA - BY SELF DRIVE 4X4

BELIZE

PANAMA

BRAZIL

ECUADOR AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

PERU

VENEZUELA

GUYANA AND TOBAGO
NORTHERN INDIA

SRI LANKA

BORNEO

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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Important Notes

IMPORTANT NOTE (1): Despite recent improvements, Madagascar still has some accommodation of a low standard, and a precarious infrastructure including unreliable domestic flights, poor communications and bad roads.  Many areas are isolated and far from medical and other services. Trails can be strenuous, campsites and park huts basic.  Bookings are only accepted if the client accepts Reef and Rainforest Tours has done everything in its power to ensure there are no difficulties, but has limited control over standards of equipment, availability of accommodation and other services, airline and hotel reservation policies, flight schedule changes or breakdowns in communications.

IMPORTANT NOTE (2): Each location generally has limited satisfactory hotels, and international and domestic flights often fill early. Because increases in hotel beds and flight seats have not kept up with visitor numbers, early booking for tailor-made tours is advisable to secure desired itineraries, particularly during high season (from late May to mid November). Some waitlisted nights are to be expected if booking less than 18 months in advance. Waitlists usually clear prior to departure.  We do our utmost to secure accommodation specified in your itinerary, but alternative accommodation will be offered and must be accepted by you in the unlikely event  waitlisted nights do not clear. Your booking is conditional on your understanding and acceptance of this situation.