On arrival at Ivato International Airport, you’ll be greeted by an English-speaking guide who will drive you to Maison Gallieni, your hotel for one night. It is a restored colonial mansion with an elegant mix of modern and traditional décor. Built in 1879 on the site of a granite quarry, Maison Gallieni used to house the first bank created in Madagascar. Located on a hill, in the historic heart of the Malagasy capital, it offers a spectacular view overlooking the town. This afternoon, you can relax in the hotel, at the pool, or head out to explore the colourful city of Antananarivo, known locally as ‘Tana’.

Main Destination: Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation: Maison Gallieni

Luxury guest house located in Antananarivo (City)

 

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

 

After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Ivato International Airport for your scheduled charter flight to Anjajavy. You’ll be greeted on arrival by a hotel representative and driven to Anjajavy Lodge, a luxury property set within a 450-hectare nature reserve on the northwest coast of Madagascar. Your duplex rosewood villa will feature a private deck overlooking the ocean, and you’ll be surrounded by a magical forest filled with lemurs, chameleons and hummingbirds.

This evening, you’ll venture out on an exciting night walk to see the forest’s nocturnal creatures, including the playful Coquerel’s siafakas and the tiny Danfoss’s mouse lemurs. Listen out for the strange squeal of the Grewcock’s sportive lemur, and keep watch for the Commerson’s leaf-nosed bat, the endemic Tsingy tufted-tailed rat, and the elusive fossa, Madagascar’s largest predator.

Main Destination: Anjajavy Reserve

Accommodation: Anjajavy le Lodge

Luxury resort bordering Anjajavy Reserve without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

 

After breakfast, you’ll head out on a walk along the Path of the Crabs (Chemin des Crabes), where you’ll find ancient baobabs, the famous hairy crab and a kaleidoscope of birdlife including the bright red fody, Souimanga sunbird, paradise flycatcher, Madagascar fish eagle, crested ibis and the rare Madagascar sacred ibis. You’ll also visit a cave where you’ll discover historical treasures including stalactites, sharks’ teeth and a fossilized lemur skull. You’ll return to the lodge for lunch and a leisurely afternoon – soak in the large infinity pool filled with seawater or explore the private coves surrounding the lodge.

Main Destination: Anjajavy Reserve

Accommodation: Anjajavy le Lodge

Luxury resort bordering Anjajavy Reserve without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

 

Enjoy breakfast before taking a long walk along the King’s Alley and Giant’s Causeway, lined with ancient baobab trees and Tsingy rock formations found only on the island. You will also see Coquerel’s sifakas, a remarkable species of lemur that bounces across the ground like a mini kangaroo. The sifakas and other species of lemur, such as the common brown lemur, roam freely around the lodge gardens and the reserve.

You’ll return to the lodge for a romantic lunch served in the Oasis, a wet biotope filled with plants to represent the spectacular floral diversity of Madagascar. Keep your eyes peeled for birds such as the Souimanga sunbirds and the Malagasy kingfishers, frogs and chameleons in the pond, and families of lemurs leaping through the canopy.

Main Destination: Anjajavy Reserve

Accommodation: Anjajavy le Lodge

Luxury resort bordering Anjajavy Reserve without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

 

You’ll fill your days with a wide selection of activities, including customised excursions to neighbouring islands and nature reserves, and activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, quad biking and fishing. You can visit the cave of the Sakalava, where you’ll find a family of Madagascar bats among the stalagmites and stalactites, or retreat to one of the deserted beaches along the Anjajavy Peninsula for a romantic picnic.

You can also visit Antafiamoara, where you’ll meet the Giant tortoises who were reintroduced to the Anjajavy Reserve in 2018 after 750 years of extinction, or see the Anjajavy and Ambodro Ampasy villages where you can roam the markets filled with handmade crafts.

Main Destination: Anjajavy Reserve

Accommodation: Anjajavy le Lodge

Luxury resort bordering Anjajavy Reserve without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

 

Sadly, your spectacular Madagascar honeymoon has come to an end. Enjoy an early breakfast before meeting your guide for the drive to the airstrip, where you’ll board your scheduled charter flight to Antananarivo. On arrival at Ivato International Airport, you’ll be met by a staff member who will assist you in boarding your return flight home.

Main Destination: Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation: No accommodation

End of 6 Days Madagascar Honeymoon Adventure

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON A MADAGASCAR SAFARI

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All visitors to Madagascar must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages.  Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveller.  For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Madagascar Embassy or Consulate.

 

LANGUAGE:English

 

TIME: GMT +3

 

VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

 

CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort.   Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country.  Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

 

CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

 

BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

 

WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

 

HEALTH; East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions.  Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs.  Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

 

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

 

GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform.  Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages.  If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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