Madagascar - Adventure (21 days)

Isolated from Africa millions of years ago, the world's fourth largest island of Madagascar has evolved an incredibly rich ecology and landscape that is as bizarre as it is unique. Home to one of the richest ecosystems on earth, you will be in awe of its quirky lemurs and endemic varieties of Baobab and Octopus trees. Madagascar is "home" to nearly one-quarter of all the flowering plants in Africa. It also boasts 90% of the known species of lemur and half the world's population of chameleons.

Marvel at the diverse landscapes - from lush tropical rainforest to the semi arid and to the jagged limestone pinnacles. However, it is the people, who are unlike anywhere else. Descendants of seafarers from the Indian Ocean, they are proudly distinct from the peoples of continental Africa and are unfailingly polite and hospitable. We explore the spectacular collection of the island's national parks on this itinerary including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tsingy de Bemaraha.

DAY 1: Arrival in Antananarivo
DAY 2: To Tsiromandidy
DAY 3: To Belobaka, begin trek in Bongolava Mountains
DAYS 4/5: Trekking to Ankavindra, begin Canoe Journey
DAYS 6/7: Manambolo River safari
DAY 8: Canoeing Manambolo Gorge
DAY 9: Village of Bekopaka and visit Tsingy of Andadoany
DAY 10: Visit of Grands Tsingy
DAY 11: Forest walk in search of Brown Lemurs enroute to the 'Baobabs Alley' and Morondava
DAY 12: Traditional Pirogue visit to fishing village
DAY 13: Fly to Toliara
DAY 14: Trek amongst the rock formations at 'Isalo Massif' and the spiny desert
DAY 15: Drive to Andringitra National Park via Horombe plateau and Ambalavao
DAY 16: Day walk at Andringitra National Park
DAYS 17/18: Ranomafana and visit the evergreen primary forest
DAY 19: To Ambositra, known for its wood carvings
DAY 20: To Antananarivo via Antsirabe
DAY 21: In Antananarivo, trip concludes

Operated by World Expeditions (ET)

Departures: May, July & August

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