Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Madagascar: Off the Beaten Path WHERE NATURAL HISTORY ABOUNDS WITHOUT LIMITS

HIGHLIGHTS • Hikes in five national parks and reserves, fascinating night walks, and special early morning walks for birders • Phenomenal Malagasy Trip Leaders whose insider knowledge brings you the best wildlife experiences • Extra local guides at each park for avid photographers and easier hiking options • Cozy lodges chosen for their proximity to wildlife reserves • Private dinner with a wildlife researcher • Comfortable AC vehicle with guaranteed window seats • Optional extension to Ankarana and Amber parks DETAILS • 16-day trip begins and ends in Antananarivo • 15 nights hotels and wildlife lodges • All meals included except 1 dinner

We’ve perfected our Madagascar itineraries to give you an insider’s perspective of the island’s extraordinary wildlife and culture. PHOTO: HJ IGELMUND

DATES Apr 30-May 15, 2017 Jul 23-Aug 7 Sep 3-18 Sep 24-Oct 9 Oct 15-30

Watching lemurs leap from tree to tree or dance across your footpath is one of the delights awaiting you in Madagascar. With our superb Trip Leader to unlock the island’s secrets, hike fantastic trails in a dazzling array of wildlife reserves and national parks, be welcomed by local villagers, and search for exotic endemic species. Discover the magical cloud forest of Ranomafana, see the surreal limestone landscapes of Isalo, attend a healing ceremony where a local shaman calls upon ancestors for medicinal cures, and experience world-famous Andisabe (Perinet). If you’re a nature lover, this trip is a must! Days 1-3 Antananarivo / Avenue of the Baobabs Explore Antananarivo, then head to the majestic Avenue of the Baobabs and enjoy a Malagasy sundowner. Special activities include nature walks in remote Kirindy Forest or a boat excursion and village visit. Days 4-7 Antsirabe / Ranomafana In Antsirabe, visit artisan workshops, then explore Ranomafana’s rainforest, home to the rare golden bamboo lemur. On one evening, you’ll enjoy a private talk and dinner with a wildlife researcher.

TRIP COST $5495 (10-12 members) $5895 (6-9 members) Single supplement: $995

Internal airfare: $795 (subject to change) Ankarana and Amber Mountain extension: from $1590 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 7 Easy to moderate nature walks, rugged road travel

PETE OXFORD

Days 8-11 Anja / Tribal Ceremony / Isalo / Zombitse-Vohibasia Community-run Anja Reserve is the ideal place to get eye to eye with ring-tailed lemurs. You’ll witness a tribal ceremony with the Bara tribe and hike in the dramatic canyons of Isalo before exploring Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park. Days 12-16 Andisabe (Perinet) / Lemur Island Walk in the lush montane landscapes of Andisabe National Park, a vibrant rainforest teeming with fantastic birdlife, colorful reptiles, and home to the famous Indri indri , the largest species of lemur. Depart on Day 16. ON OUR WEBSITE MAGICAL MADAGASCAR Discover renowned Andisabe (Perinet), Berenty, with its ring-tailed and sifaka lemurs, and the spectacular landscapes of Ankarana and Amber National Parks. May 21-Jun 2, Jul 2-14, Aug 6-18, Sep 3-15, Sep 24-Oct 6, Nov 5-17, 2017. From $4595.

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