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Lemurs, Great Lake Of The Pangalanes and Sainte Marie V1

Highlights

  • The one trip that offers the opportunity to watch the highest number of lemur species
  • Watching the Indri Indri in Andasibe, as well as other species of lemurs at Palmarium
  • Sailing on the Canal des Pangalanes: discovery of magnificent landscapes, meeting with the fishermen, discovery of the Canal’s villages, view on the Indian Ocean
  • Stay in Sainte Marie, a paradise island

Overview

A little getaway in the eastern part of Madagascar. After exploring the protected areas of Andasibe, we will sail on the intertwining lines of the great lakes that make up the Canal des Pangalanes. This is an original way to reach the coastal town of Tamatave. This trip is an opportunity to see several species of the mythical animal that makes the reputation of the Great Island, the lemur; first in the rainforest of Andasibe, then on the land tongues of the Canal des Pangalanes and finally on the island of Sainte Marie. Sainte Marie is a little piece of heaven with its primary forests, its historical sites, its inhabitants and its seabed, and it welcomes in its warm waters humpback whales every year from July to October.

andasibe lemurs madagascar
Antananarivo
141km – 3h to 4h
Andasibe
DAY 1: ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE

We will hit the road in the morning, heading east. On the first kilometers, we will cross the landscape of the Highlands: rice fields and some traditional villages. Then we will descend the eastern escarpment to reach an intermediate plateau to the reserve of Andasibe. Arrival at lunchtime. Free lunch.

In the afternoon, we will first go to a reserve managed by a local NGO. A beautiful first approach to the fauna of Andasibe. Hopefully, we will be able to see our first lemurs.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Indri lemurs madagascar
DAY 2: ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK

A day dedicated to a full discovery of Andasibe’s protected area. In the morning, we will leave for a long stroll in the forest, in Analamazaotra’s special reserve. Here, we can observe the largest lemur in Madagascar, the Indri Indri. The reserve is home to several families and groups of lemurs. The forest is also characterized by the presence of several species of precious woods, magnificent ferns and more than a hundred species of orchids. Free lunch.

4-hour walk, 200 m of vertical drop, easy walk, sometimes muddy hiking trail

Necessary equipment: good walking shoes or good sneakers, mosquito repellent, waterproof bag for electronic devices, raincoat and water bottle.

In the afternoon, we are going to visit the islets of the lemurs. There, we will see 4 species of these friendly primates that are endemic to Madagascar.

We will then have a night out before dinner.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

PANGALANES PALMARIUM
Andasibe
155 km - 5h to 6h
Palmarium
DAY 3: ANDASIBE – MANAMBATO – PALMARIUM

Transfer by car to the side of the first accessible lake of Pangalanes. We will then board a motorboat. Then, sail to the Palmarium Hotel. Settle in a bungalow, along one of the most beautiful lakes of Pangalanes. Free lunch.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

COTE EST LEMURS
DAY 4: PALMARIUM RESERVE AND AYE-AYE ISLAND

In the morning, we will discover the private reserve of the Palmarium on foot. The park is home to over 10 species of easily observable lemurs. There are also several species of exotic plants such as the Nepenthes, a carnivorous plant. The most beautiful palm trees of the island are also seen in this park. 2h easy walk, low elevation, sometimes muddy hiking trail.

Necessary equipment: good walking shoes or good sneakers, mosquito repellent, waterproof bag for electronic devices, raincoat and water bottle. Free lunch at the hotel.

Around 05:30pm, departure from the hotel by canoe or boat for Aye-Aye Island. Approximately one hour of observation of the Ayes-Ayes in a primary forest that has remained wild. Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Antananarivo
Palmarium
287 km - 7h
Tana
DAY 5: PALMARIUM - TANA

After the breakfast, we will board a motorboat towards Manambato. Welcome at the landing stage by your driver guide. We leave the lakes to reach the green forests of Andasibe, then the highlands with their beautiful ricefields. We carry on through the city of Moramanga located at the regional border of the capital and the Betsimisaraka region. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival in Tana.

Provide lunch at your expense

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Sainte Marie
Tana
Sainte Marie
DAY 6: TANA – SAINTE MARIE

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Sainte-Marie.

Sainte-Marie is one of the most beautiful islands in Madagascar. About 50 km long, the island is mostly surrounded by lagoons. Life there is sweet and the atmosphere is exotic and tropical.

Provide lunch at your expense.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

SAINTE MARIE EGLISE
DAY 7 TO DAY 9: SAINTE MARIE

Free days in Sainte Marie.

Several types of excursions are organized from the hotel. Among them, the most common ones are:

  • The tour of the island to Ampinihy’s mangrove canal and Clipper Bay
  • Ile aux Nattes (the island of mats) and East Coast lagoons
  • Sand and Coral Islands

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Sainte Marie
Antananarivo
DAY 10: SAINTE MARIE – TANA – PARIS

Depending on the flight schedules, transfer to Sainte Marie airport and flight to Antananarivo. Pick-up on arrival. Installation in a hotel close to the airport for a Day Use. In the evening, return to the airport then check in on the flight back.

Note :

  • We advise you to travel outside the southern winter period (June to end of August). The weather is quite bad on the eastern part of the island. Windy and high humidity
  • Path sometimes wet and slippery in the parks in Andasibe
  • Bring effects to protect oneself from the rain and the sun
  • Season : mid-March to end of December

Lemurs, Great Lake Of The Pangalanes and Sainte Marie V1

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