Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

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

“Such an interesting trip, with a great variety of sights and experiences, and an absolutely

DONOVAN WONG

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

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!

phenomenal Trip Leader.” Joe C. Escondido CA

lemurs at community-run Anja Reserve, hike in the sandstone gorges of Isalo National Park, and enjoy the baobabs, birds,

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.

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.

DATES Apr 15-30, 2018 May 20-Jun 4

Sep 23-Oct 8

Oct 14-29

Sep 2-17

TRIP COST $5695 (9-12 members) $5995 (5-8 members) Single supplement: $895

Enjoy your choice of naturalist-led hikes (easy, moderate, or photo-paced) in five of Madagascar’s most fascinating wildlife reserves. PHOTO: INGO ARNDT

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

Days 9-12 Anja / Isalo / Zombitse-Vohibasia We get eye to eye with the friendly ring-tailed

ON OUR WEBSITE MAGICAL MADAGASCAR

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.

MICHELE BURGESS

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