Madagascar East Package

DAY 1; (1 Night)  ANTANANARIVO - ANDASIBE, Madagascar  [Hotel] Baobab Trees, AntananarivoYou will be met at the airport and transferred directly to Andasibe through a landscape composed of rice paddies, waterfalls and scarce forest stations. Along our way we will stop at Marozevo to visit a reptile farm. Then we head to Andasibe, a small and pleasant village, former logging centre and home to one of the most visited National Parks of the island. Before dinner, we will go on a night walk in the area of Andasibe, where we will have the chance to see some nocturnal species of lemurs. Overnight: Hotel Grace Lodge, or similar. Meals: N/A.

DAY 3;  (Night 1) AKAN IN' NY NOFY - TAMATAVE, Madagascar   [Hotel] Hotel Joffre, MadagascarIn the morning we will visit the private Palmarium Park, also known as Akanin' ny Nofy, which is situated on 50 ha on the east coast of Madagascar, along the Ampitabe lake and the Indian Ocean, in the Pangalanes Channel. You will be able to discover the endemic flora and fauna of Madagascar, such as rare palm trees and plants like orchids and mahoganies, as well as reptiles and 10 different species of lemurs living in its trees. In the afternoon you will go on a boat transfer to Tamatave in the Pangalanes Channel. You will be collected at the port and transferred to your hotel in Tamatave, the major city on the east coast and the country's largest port. It is a pleasant place with long, wide avenues lined with flamboyants and palm trees, a seaside promenade and a good selection of restaurants. Overnight: Hotel Joffre or similar. Meals: Breakfast.

DAYS 5 - 6;  (2 Nights) SAINTE MARIE, Madagascar   [Hotel] Vanivola Hotel, MadagascarThis day is free at leisure and you have the opportunity to enjoy some of the numerous optional excursions available at your own expense. Go on a boat excursion to the small island "Ile aux Nattes", Sainte Marie's jewel with its beautiful beaches, bays and emerald lagoon; or visit the pirates' cemetery. For outdoor-lovers, the island is crossed with tracks and offers many opportunities to explore on foot. Enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean while snorkeling or scuba diving with one of the many operators on the island. From July to October, you will have the chance to see the majestic humpback whales near the island. Overnight: Vanivola or similar. Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 8;  ANTANANARIVO - HOME DESTINATION, Madagascar   [TOUR ENDS] Baobab Trees, AntananarivoToday you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home, where your unforgettable tour ends. We hope to welcome you to Madagascar again very soon! Overnight: N/A. Meals: Breakfast.