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- Madagascar
- RwandaMichael and Ruby from Yorkshire travelled to Rwanda and Madagascar
We had the adventure of a lifetime, loved every minute (except the airport!!!) and would do it all again tomorrow. Thank you
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Lynn travelled to Madagascar with friends
Good morning Rob, I would like to thank you for all the help you gave me when I missed my connection to Nairobi. I was so pleased you were at the end of a phone to help sort me out. I finally met up with my luggage a week later. Taking your advices though I packed a back pack with extra clothes and toiletries. I had a fabulous holiday but found the long drives on poor roads a little tiring. It is a wonderful country and the people were friendly and always had a smile for us. The accommodation was excellent and the food very good. All of us were in good health throughout the holiday. Once again thank you for all your help.
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Felicity and Rob travelled to Madagascar
Good afternoon Bill and Rob, some feedback as requested: Our guide Lalaina and our driver Njiva were excellent, as was our guide, Petrice, at Vakona Lodge. His knowledge of birds was fantastic and his ability to see minute species of chameleons and camouflaged birds was unbelievable. You were quite right to say not to do the night walk at Ranomafana. Laurie, our guide was sure that we would see the Mouse Lemur but as we were joined by 30 other tourists of the Mouse Lemur there was no sign. Laurie was another excellent guide, very caring of us old folk! The drive to Le Jardin du Roy was spectacular (we drove through two swarms of locusts) and the hotel wonderful. I have to say thank-you for arranging a birthday cake which was lovely. Everyone thought there was a power cut when the lights went out for the arrival of the candle lit cake! The holiday was an amazing experience even if there were one or two ‘should a grandmother really be doing this?’ moments. The poverty was some of the worst that we have ever seen, even so the people seem happy and friendly. It is worrying that the wildlife is still under threat. Tourism helps the economy and if there are no lemurs to see it will dry up.
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Howard and Kate travelled on honeymoon to Madagascar
Both Kate and I had an absolutely fabulous time in Madagascar. What an amazing country, not only in terms of the flora and fauna (which are exceptional) but also in richness of the culture, countryside and the people. The excellence of our holiday I know was down in no small part to the work that you and your team put in to tailoring the trip to our requirements.
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Map of Madagascar
Please roll over the red lettering for information on those areas.
Perinet/Mantadia
The premier Perinet-Analamazaotra Special Reserve is within easy reach of the capital and is an area of beautiful hill rainforest. It is exceptional for the Indri and some special birdlife.
Ranamofana
A stunning park of mid-altitude rainforest situated about two hours from Fianarantsoa with nine species of lemur and some excellent insect and bird viewing.
Isalo
Located close to Rinohira, the impressive sandstone massif rises from the plain. Excellent walks through the ravines and along the ridges, with various lemur species to spot and Benson’s rock thrush a notable birding ‘tick’.
Berenty
A private reserve on the edge of a sisal plantation with exceptional viewing of the ‘dancing’ Verreaux’s sifaka and ring-tailed lemur. Easy walking through the forested habitat which includes spiny forest.
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Madagascar Introduction
Introduction to the unique island of Madagascar
Madagascar, home to the dancing lemur, is a vast country, covering the same area as France and the Benelux put together, and just a little smaller than Texas. The island split from the main African continent at least 150 million years ago and, like the Galapagos, has evolved entirely on its own – over half the species of birds found on the island are regionally endemic, and of the indigenous mammal species, only two (bats) are found elsewhere in the world. And that’s not all, the list continues with 90% of the reptiles and 80% of the plant species also endemic.
Our expertise lies in southern and central Madagascar, covering a diverse range of habitats including spiny forests, tropical rainforest, open plains and sandstone ridges, and of course the coast and associated wetlands. Travelling through these areas will give you a great opportunity to see many different species of wildlife including a wide variety of lemur species, chameleons, insects and of course, the spectacular birds. Culturally, the island is an interesting mix of Afro/Asian influences, and the Malagasy people have their own form of ancestral worship with a complex structure of ‘fady’ which varies considerably throughout the island – even from person to person.
The north of the island is where the best beach destinations are found, some of which are quite spectacular, so it is easy to combine a few days of relaxation with more general exploration of the island.
Being one of the poorest countries in the world, it is important not to over-estimate the sophistication of the tourist industry but that said, Madagascar is unique and a holiday here can certainly never be repeated elsewhere.
For further information on Madagascar wildlife holidays please call us on 01787 888590 or contact us to speak to one of our safari specialists.
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Perinet/Mantadia
The premier Perinet-Analamazaotra Special Reserve is within easy reach of the capital and is an area of beautiful hill rainforest. It is exceptional for the Indri and some special birdlife.
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Ranamofana
A stunning park of mid-altitude rainforest situated about two hours from Fianarantsoa with nine species of lemur and some excellent insect and bird viewing.
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Isalo
Located close to Rinohira, the impressive sandstone massif rises from the plain. Excellent walks through the ravines and along the ridges, with various lemur species to spot and Benson’s rock thrush a notable birding ‘tick’.
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Berenty
A private reserve on the edge of a sisal plantation with exceptional viewing of the ‘dancing’ Verreaux’s sifaka and ring-tailed lemur. Easy walking through the forested habitat which includes spiny forest.
- Madagascar
Madagascar Introduction
Introduction to the unique island of Madagascar
Madagascar, home to the dancing lemur, is a vast country, covering the same area as France and the Benelux put together, and just a little smaller than Texas. The island split from the main African continent at least 150 million years ago and, like the Galapagos, has evolved entirely on its own – over half the species of birds found on the island are regionally endemic, and of the indigenous mammal species, only two (bats) are found elsewhere in the world. And that’s not all, the list continues with 90% of the reptiles and 80% of the plant species also endemic.
Our expertise lies in southern and central Madagascar, covering a diverse range of habitats including spiny forests, tropical rainforest, open plains and sandstone ridges, and of course the coast and associated wetlands. Travelling through these areas will give you a great opportunity to see many different species of wildlife including a wide variety of lemur species, chameleons, insects and of course, the spectacular birds. Culturally, the island is an interesting mix of Afro/Asian influences, and the Malagasy people have their own form of ancestral worship with a complex structure of ‘fady’ which varies considerably throughout the island – even from person to person.
The north of the island is where the best beach destinations are found, some of which are quite spectacular, so it is easy to combine a few days of relaxation with more general exploration of the island.
Being one of the poorest countries in the world, it is important not to over-estimate the sophistication of the tourist industry but that said, Madagascar is unique and a holiday here can certainly never be repeated elsewhere.
For further information on Madagascar wildlife holidays please call us on 01787 888590 or contact us to speak to one of our safari specialists.