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MICHELE BURGESS
Isolated from Africa since the time of the dinosaurs, Madagascar shelters exotic life forms
found nowhere else on earth, from captivating lemurs (over 100 species) to wildly colorful
chameleons that range from thumbnail-sized to two feet long! We bring you
into five diverse national parks and reserves, from deserts to rainforests,
and maximize your experience each day with your choice of guided hikes,
whether you want a photo-paced ramble, a challenging hike, or an
early morning bird walk to hear the dawn chorus. You won’t find a more
comprehensive Madagascar journey anywhere else!
Days 1-4 Antananarivo / Avenue of
the Baobabs / Kirindy Forest Explore
Antananarivo, then head to the famously
photogenic Avenue of the Baobabs to sip
Malagasy sundowners and watch sunset amid
these majestic trees. We also enjoy walks in
remote Kirindy Forest Reserve, home to Verreaux’s
sifaka lemur and colorful endemic chameleons.
Days 5-8 Antsirabe / Ranomafana In Antsirabe,
we visit artisan workshops, then head out for hikes
and nature walks in pristine Ranomafana National
Park, home to 12 lemur species including the
rare golden bamboo lemur. On one evening
here, we enjoy a private talk with a
wildlife researcher.
Days 9-12 Anja / Isalo /
Zombitse-Vohibasia We get eye
to eye with the friendly ring-tailed
“Such an interesting
trip, with a great
variety of sights
and experiences,
and an absolutely
phenomenal
Trip Leader.”
Joe C.
Escondido CA
WHERE NATURAL HISTORY ABOUNDS WITHOUT LIMITS
DONOVAN WONG
lemurs at community-run Anja
Reserve, hike in the sandstone
gorges of Isalo National Park,
and enjoy the baobabs, birds,
and lemurs of Zombitse-Vohibasia Park, a rare
example of Madagascar’s dry deciduous forest.
Days 13-16 Andisabe (Perinet) / Lemur
Island Our grand finale is Andisabe (Perinet)
National Park, a vibrant rainforest teeming
with exotic birdlife, colorful reptiles such as the
two-foot-long Parson’s chameleon, and home
to the famous Indri indri, the largest species of
lemur. Depart on Day 16 via Antananarivo.
Enjoy your choice of naturalist-led hikes (easy, moderate, or photo-paced) in five of
Madagascar’s most fascinating wildlife reserves. PHOTO: INGO ARNDT
HIGHLIGHTS
• Choice of hiking options, fascinating night
walks, early morning walks for birders
• Outstanding Malagasy Trip Leaders
• Extra local naturalist guides at each
park so you can choose from a range of
hiking options
• Visit local villages and a reforestation
project, and sample traditional
Malagasy cuisine
• Comfortable AC vehicles with guaranteed
window seats
• Extensions include Ankarana park,
South Africa game viewing, Rwanda
gorilla tracking
DETAILS
• 16-day trip begins and ends in Antananarivo
• 15 nights hotels and wildlife lodges
• All meals included except 1 dinner
DATES
Apr 15-30, 2018 Sep 23-Oct 8
May 20-Jun 4 Oct 14-29
Sep 2-17
TRIP COST
$5695 (9-12 members)
$5995 (5-8 members)
Single supplement: $895
Internal airfare: $895 (subject to change)
Ankarana and Amber Mountain National
Parks extension: from $1790
TRIP LEVEL
1 2+ 3 4 5 6 7
Easy to moderate nature walks, rugged
road travel ON OUR WEBSITE
Discover renowned Andisabe,
the ring-tailed and sifaka lemurs
of Berenty, and the spectacular
landscapes of Ankarana and
Amber National Parks, with
optional Seychelles extension.
Apr 1-13, May 6-18, Jul 1-13,
Sep 9-21, Sep 30-Oct 12,
Nov 4-16, 2018. From $4795.