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Wildlife and more on the Island of Madagascar
Small wildlife groups – Start in Antananarivo, 17 days from 2650 Euro sharing Friday, 30 March, 20 April, 18 May, 1, 15 and 29 June, 13 and 27 July, 10 and 24 August, 14 and 28 September, 12 and 26 October, 9 November 2012 Detailed itinerary as .pdf Highlights: Exotic Reptile Park – Andasibe-Mantadia Nationalpark – Indri Reserve – Forestsation of the Mitsinjo Association – Ranomafana Nationalpark – Anja Villagers Park – Fenêtre de l‘Isalo – Isalo Nationalpark – Zombitse-Vohibasia Nationalpark – Arboretum d’Antsokay – Ifaty, Forest and Beach – Village des tortues – Berenty Reserve – Antandroy Museum – Andohahela Nationalpark 17 days wildlife adventure, starting in Antananarivo. Madagascar is an island in the Indian Ocean, some 100km’s from the Southern African east coast. Over millions of years, Madagascar developed a unique flora and fauna. This is the place where evolution has run wild and it has such a high degree of endemism, that it is truly a place like nowhere else on earth. Madagascar is famous for their remarkable selection of lemurs, primate’s endemic to the island, birds, brilliantly coloured chameleons and lizards, tenrecs, bats and rodents. Several early evening walks are also planned for this tour, in order to experience the ’darker‘ side of nocturnal life. While itinerary is scheduled there is some flexibility and you’ll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as experiencing new cultures, doing some great photos. You will enjoy the exceptional and outstanding Malagasy wildlife on this trip. Bookings can be made at any time Detailed itinerary as .pdf |
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Canoeing down the Tsiribihina River – The adventure in a Malagasy dugout
Small adventure groups – Start in Antananarivo, 7 days Price is 600 Euro sharing Every Wednesday and Thursday, from 4 April to 8 November 2012 Detailed itinerary as .pdf We get to know the area by a traditional wooden boat tour. Big parts of the west of Madagascar are mountainous. Only few people live there. In fact, most of the region is uninhabited due to bad state of roads. We see a wonderful waterfall, where you refresh yourselves. Landscape beside the river is great. We passing by some dense vegetation along the riverbanks, towering cliffs and baobab forests. The west is also well known for the fabulous Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava and its nice beaches. We have the chance of getting a close approach to daily life in the western part of Madagascar. Highlights: Canoeing down the Tsiribihina River in a traditional wooden boat – Anosin’ Ampela waterfall – Daily life in the western region of Madagascar –The sacred baobab tree – Baobab in Love – Avenue of the Baobabs – Walks and Exploration of the baobab forest Bookings can be made at any time Detailed itinerary as .pdf |
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Photo Madagaskar 2012 with Klaus Heimer
There will be two tours in 2012, travel dates will be published soon. Minimum number of participants is four, minimum number is eight participants. This tour is designed for private photographers. If you are a professional and you want to ‘Photo Madagaskar’ for business purposes please let us know and we will be happy to arrange a tour for you. Your tour manager is Klaus Heimer. Native German, he lives since 2000 in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Here he established in 2002 his press agency ‘Pro Madagascar’.. He works as freelance journalist, photographer and tour manager. In 2009 he got editor of ’Reise-Know-How‘ the only guide book for Madagascar in German language. Second edition is previewed for early 2012. Klaus Heimer says: ‘I think you get the chance for a few thousands good shots!’. |
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Madagascar – Focus on Nature
Small nature and wildlife groups – Start in Antananarivo, 14 days from 1750 Euro per person sharing Daily departure, minimum two passengers Detailed itinerary as .pdf On this tour we choose modest hotels and lodges with less comforts, but clean and with private facilities. Our goal is to see and enjoy as much as possible of the nature and wildlife of our country. Therefore two full days leads us in the National parks of Andasibe-Mantadia and Ranomafana to explore these as comprehensively as possible. During the next 14 days we learn about this fascinating and endangered flora and fauna of Madagascar. Highlights: Exotic Reptile Park – Andasibe-Mantadia Nationalpark – Indri Reserve – Forestsation Mitsinjo Association – Ranomafana Nationalpark – Anja Villagers Park – Fenêtre de l‘Isalo – Isalo Nationalpark – Zombitse-Vohibasia Nationalpark – Arboretum d’Antsokay – Ifaty, Ifaty forest and beach – Village des tortues Small groups of nature lovers: Can start daily froam Antananarivo. This tour is possible all year. The best season is from March to November. Your personal travel dates should be based on your time frame. The given prices are on a group basis. Our groups are small and international. Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between six to 12 like minded travellers and you’ll have a tour manager with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it’s good value, and a great way to meet new people. While itinerary is scheduled there is some flexibility and you’ll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as experiencing new cultures. If you prefer an idividual tour please ask for an offer. Bookings can be made at any time Detailed itinerary as .pdf |
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Madagascar – Cycle East
Group cycle departures with a minimum of six persons, from 1800 Euro sharing: Travel dates for groups starting in 2012 on Saturday: 2, 16 and 30 June 14 and 28 July 11 and 25 August 8. and 22 September 6 and 20 October 3 and 17 November 2012 Detailed itinerary as .pdf Cycling 590 km from the capital of Antananarivo to the unspoilt tropical island of Ste. Marie Highlights: Cemetery Ambohimalaza – Andasibe-Mantadia Nationalpark – Indri Reserve – Ivoloina Zoo – Walks and Exploration at Foulpointe Beach – Tropical island of Ste. Marie This bike ride takes us on an 8 days cycle, 590 kilometres in total, in the east of this amazing island. We cycle through highland villages and paddy fields, the lush tropical fruit plantations and coastal trails up as far as the tropical island of Ile Sainte Marie. The terrain is an exciting combination of tarmac and dusty red-earth off road trails. Far away from the modern comforts of daily life, this will be an unforgettable experience. Bookings can be made at any time Detailed itinerary as .pdf |
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The culture of the Menabe region – the life in the western region of Madagascar
Small adventure groups 2012 – Start in Antananarivo, 9 days starting in Antananarivo are from 1190 Euro sharing: Travel dates: Every Wednesday and Thursday from 16 May to 11 October 2012 Detailed itinerary as .pdf We get to know the area by a traditional wooden boat tour. Big parts of the west of Madagascar are mountainous. Only few people live there. In fact, most of the region is uninhabited due to bad state of roads. We see a wonderful waterfall, where you refresh yourselves. Landscape beside the river is great. We passing by some dense vegetation along the riverbanks, towering cliffs and baobab forests. We visit the mineral forest Tsingy de Bemaraha with its limestone needles. The west is also well known for the fabulous Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava and its nice beaches. We have the chance of getting a close approach to daily life in the western part of Madagascar. We should try to get access to the country. It is our interest as visitors to get in touch with the people. In Madagascar it seems time came to still stand. We are now in Madagascar, a great country with friendly and patient people. Highlights: Canoeing down the Tsiribihina River in a traditional wooden boat – Anosin’ Ampela waterfall – Daily life in the western region of Madagascar – Tsingy de Bemaraha Nationalpark – The sacred baobab tree – Baobab in Love – Avenue of the Baobabs – Walks and Exploration of the baobab forest Bookings can be made at any time Detailed itinerary as .pdf |
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Indri-Indri – In the kingdom of the legendary Indri
Small Nature groups Daily departure, all year tour, four days / 420 Euro per person sharing Detailed itinerary as .pdf Highlights: Exotic Reptile Farm – Andasibe-Mantadia Nationalpark – Indri Reserve, Analamazaotra – Mitsinjo Association Foreststation In the eastern highlands of Madagascar on the road from Antananarivo to Toamasina is the village of Andasibe. Here is the best place for excursion to see the legendary Indri Indri. The Analamazaotra reserve and the Mitsinjo Association Forest station, where the Indri is best to see are close to the Orchid Garden and the National Park Mantadia. The Mitsinjo Association is engaged into reforestation of the corridor between the forests of Mantadia and Zahamena. Bookings can be made at any time Detailed itinerary as .pdf |
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Discover the wild west of Madagascar
>Small adventure groups 2012 – Start in Antananarivo Please ask for details We get to know the area by a traditional wooden boat tour. Big parts of the west of Madagascar are mountainous. Only few people live there. In fact, most of the region is uninhabited due to bad state of roads. We see a wonderful waterfall, where you refresh yourselves. Landscape beside the river is great. We passing by some dense vegetation along the riverbanks, towering cliffs and baobab forests. We visit the mineral forest Tsingy de Bemaraha with its limestone needles. The west is also well known for the fabulous Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava and its nice beaches. Later we see the fisher village of Belo sur mer and walk in the Kirindy-Mitea. We have the chance of getting a close approach to daily life in the western part of Madagascar. We should try to get access to the country. It is our interest as visitors to get in touch with the people. In Madagascar it seems time came to still stand. We are now in Madagascar, a great country with friendly and patient people. Highlights: Canoeing down the Tsiribihina River in a traditional wooden boat – Anosin’ Ampela waterfall – Daily life in the western region of Madagascar – Tsingy de Bemaraha Nationalpark – The sacred baobab tree – Baobab in Love – Avenue of the Baobabs – Walks and Exploration of the baobab forest – Beach of Belo sur mer – Kirindy-Mitea Nationalpark Bookings can be made at any time |
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Panther Passion Tour with Bill Love
early 2011 11 - 12 days in late january - early february 2013 The ‘Panther Passion Tour’ is a specially organized tour by Bill Love Blue Chameleon Ventures and Michael Monge owner of FL Chams if 10 or more tour members sign on. The goal is to see as many variations of panther chameleons and other chameleons in the wild as possible. We'll also conduct 'light research' on each, record its habitat / flora, and observe as many behavioral aspects of biology as possible. And, take lots of photos, of course! Although chameleons are the main targets, we'll also encounter plenty of geckos, lemurs, boas, and many of the other endemic animals and plants that make Madagascar a naturalist's playground. Chameleons are just the focal point to open the doors of an unforgettable trip. This will be a unique experience that only a handful of people in the world will ever experience in their lifetimes. Click here to come direct to the itinerary and the site of Bill Contact Bill direct by mail |
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