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THE LUXURIANT EAST COAST

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THE LUXURIANT EAST COAST

THE LUXURIANT EAST COAST

The east coast is the most luxuriant of the whole regions of Madagascar. This is due to the high rainfall throughout the year. As a result, the eastern coast offers rich and extraordinary vegetation including the following: Ravinala Palms also known as the “Traveler’s tree”, coconut palms, beautiful flowers, perfumed essences and spices, ferns and all kinds of tropical plants. The itinerary goes from the capital to the coast of Toamasina.

ANTANANARIVO > ANKANIN'NY NOFY

(297 Km – about 06 hours) Departure in private car along the road that crosses the oriental highland, among pines and eucalyptus forests, rice fields on cultivated plains and the typical villages of the local populations Merina and Bezanozano; lunch in a restaurant along the road; then continuation of the road itinerary up to Manambato village, on the shore of Pangalana Channel, an inland freshwater system, which mirrors the backwaters of Kerala, in south/west India, to which Madagascar was united in past geological eras; from there, short navigation of about 40' to reach Ampitabe Lake where Ankanin'ny Nofy site is located; upon arrival, accommodation at Le Palmarium Hotel (Ecolodge) or similar; at dusk, transfer on pirogue to visit an islet not far away, that is home to the Aye-Aye lemurs, one of the rarest living species; at the end of the visit, return to the hotel; dinner and overnight stay. Read more

Ankanin'ny Nofy - 01 night

ANKANIN'NY NOFY > TOAMASINA

(Boat Transfer): After the breakfast, visit of the luxuriant Palmarium reserve; the lush and aromatic vegetation of the region includes plantations of coffee, cocoa, lychee, cinnamon and vanilla; the isolation of the reserve makes it one of the few places in Madagascar where you can get close to some of the least shy and tame lemur species of the island, as well as frogs, harmless reptiles, orchids, palm trees, among which stands out the Ravinala, iconic emblem of Madagascar; at the end, time at your disposal on the shores of the lake where, weather permitting, you can take relaxing baths in the clear waters; lunch at the hotel; then, boarding for the trip by boat for about 2 hours up to Toamasina, between two wings of lush forest, which occasionally open into large lakes; on arrival transfer to the hotel Java (3*) or similar; in the evening, dinner and overnight at the hotel. Read more

Toamasina - 01 night

TOAMASINA > ANDASIBE RESERVE

(226 Km – about 05 hours) Breakfast in hotel, then departure by private car along the national road through the tropical plains; then climbs up to the plateau and its fresh mountain air; arriving in Andasibe reserve and accommodation at Vakona Forest Lodge (Ecolodge 3*) or similar; lunch in a restaurant; in the afternoon visit of the private at reserve of the lodge, to observe animals, including crocodiles, snakes, herons, chameleons, fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) and lemurs; dinner and overnight at the hotel. Read more

Andasibe - 01 night

ANDASIBE RESERVE > ANTANANARIVO

(154 Km – about 04 hours) Breakfast at the hotel; whole morning devoted for an excursion in the special reserve of Andasibe: a beautiful rainforest, with gigantic and secular trees, lakes, where various endemic birds, chameleons and 11 types of lemurs live, including the famous Indri-Indri, the symbol of the reserve and the largest living lemur; lunch in a restaurant; in the afternoon, onward journey; stop in Marozevo to admire a breeding of animals, such as chameleons, geckos, reptiles, crocodiles and splendid colorful butterflies; arrival in Antananarivo at the end of the day. End of service... Read more

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Ankanin'ny Nofy
Day 2
Location Toamasina
Day 3
Location Andasibe

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Full board from lunch on the 1st day until lunch on the 4th day
  • Private car for the trip Antananarivo / Manambato and Toamasina / Antananarivo with French-speaking driver
  • Boat transfers: Manambato / Ankanin 'ny Nofy / Toamasina in group
  • Entrance ticket to Andasibe, Palmarium reserves and Marozevo breeding farm
  • Local guides to the Palmarium Reserve
  • Transfer port / hotel in Toamasina
  • Private excursions and visits indicated in the program
  • Hotel and local taxes
  • Call assistance in English 7/24

Package excludes

  • All flights and airport taxes
  • English-speaking guide
  • Local guides, excluding Palmarium Reserve
  • Drinks, tips and personal expenses
  • Anything not expressly indicated in the program and in the "Included Services"

More information

  • ROADS CONDITIONS: Roads not maintained and in poor condition in some parts.
  • VISITS AND EXCURSIONS: Not difficult but in the reserves a good physical shape is required, considering the 3-4 hours of walking.
  • CLOTHING: Light, with some warm garments for the cool season or altitude. Provide K-way or raincoat in case of rain.
  • NOT TO FORGET: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, sunglasses.
  • MOBILE PHONES: They generally work but away from the towns, sometimes the network is absent

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