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Indri in eastern Madagascar

Madagascar family adventure

12 days from £8,690pp
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Tour highlights

  • Search for lemurs in Madagascar's rainforests.

  • Walk in the Ifotaka sacred forest and view tombs hidden deep in the undergrowth.

  • Explore the spiny forest and the wildlife that lives within.

  • Relax on the idyllic beach at Manafiafy.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Antananarivo.

  • On arrival, a driver will meet you and take you to your city centre hotel to relax after your flights.

    • View of central Antananarivo
      View of central Antananarivo
    • Anosy Lake, Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Anosy Lake, Antananarivo, Madagascar
    • Market in Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Market in Antananarivo, Madagascar

  • Today, you will return to the airport to fly to Fort Dauphin. A driver from Mandrare River Camp will meet you and transfer you back to the camp. Settle in and relax with a cold drink before enjoying some of the superb food the chef conjures up.

    • Verreaux's sifaka, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
      Verreaux's sifaka, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
    • Fishing in Fort Dauphin (Toalagnaro), Madagascar
      Fishing in Fort Dauphin (Toalagnaro), Madagascar
    • Ring tailed lemur, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
      Ring tailed lemur, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar

  • There are numerous activities to enjoy from Mandrare River Camp. We highly recommend a walk in the sacred forest. This is excellent for viewing lemurs, chameleons and birds.

    • Baobab Forest, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
      Baobab Forest, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
    • Pirogue on the beach near Mandrare River Camp, Ifotaka Community Forest
      Pirogue on the beach near Mandrare River Camp, Ifotaka Community Forest
    • Selling corn at the market, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
      Selling corn at the market, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar

  • Today you can spend the day on further forest walks or immersing yourself in the Antandroy culture. You could visit the local village and meet with the ombiasy or get involved with learning how to use a zebu-hide slingshot! The Antandroy tribe are a fascinating people; this is a great opportunity to gain a unique insight into their culture.

    • Baobabs at sunset, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
      Baobabs at sunset, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
    • Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
      Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
    • Mandrare River, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar
      Mandrare River, Ifotaka Community Forest, Madagascar

  • You will be taken back to Fort Dauphin today and continue onto Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest Lodge. This is a great place to relax with plenty of wildlife in the area and numerous activities on offer.

    • Black and white ruffed lemur, Madagascar
      Black and white ruffed lemur, Madagascar
    • Malachite Kingfisher, Manafiafy, Madagascar
      Malachite Kingfisher, Manafiafy, Madagascar
    • Local fishing boats, Manafiafy
      Local fishing boats, Manafiafy

  • There are a number of different excursions and activities included during your stay, including snorkelling around the sheltered bay, guided walks in the forest, and boat rides through the mangrove channels and to nearby islands.

    • Local market, Manafiafy
      Local market, Manafiafy
    • Manafiafy, Madagascar
      Manafiafy, Madagascar
    • Local fisherman at Manafiafy
      Local fisherman at Manafiafy

  • Today you may like to arrange a fishing trip from Manafiafy with guides from the lodge.

    • Beach at Manafiafy
      Beach at Manafiafy
    • St Luce Bay, Manafiafy
      St Luce Bay, Manafiafy
    • Ring-tailed lemur, Manafiafy, Madagascar
      Ring-tailed lemur, Manafiafy, Madagascar

  • Enjoy a guided walk to explore the surrounding area. The forest is home to many different lemur species, including dwarf, mouse, sportive, and brown lemurs, as well as reptiles.

    • Chameleon in Manafiafy, Madagascar
      Chameleon in Manafiafy, Madagascar
    • Manafiafy, Madagascar
      Manafiafy, Madagascar
    • Stone bench overlooking the ocean - Manafiafy, Madagascar
      Stone bench overlooking the ocean - Manafiafy, Madagascar

  • From Manafiafy you will be transferred by road to Fort Dauphin for your flight back to Tana and your overnight hotel.

    • Market in Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Market in Antananarivo, Madagascar
    • Local taxi, Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Local taxi, Antananarivo, Madagascar
    • Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Antananarivo, Madagascar

  • You will be taken back to the airport to meet your onward flights today.

    • Rice paddies, Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Rice paddies, Antananarivo, Madagascar
    • Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Antananarivo, Madagascar
    • Antananarivo, Madagascar
      Antananarivo, Madagascar

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Antananarivo
 
Fort Dauphin
 
Ifotaka Community Forest
 
Manafiafy
 

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