Day1
You are met on arrival and transferred by private vehicle to the Carayon Hotel. The transfer journey time is 50 minutes.
Formerly known as the Colbert, it is a three stars traditional style hotel located in the business district which offers French traditions and Malagasay hospitality. There are two restaurants including La Taverne, the main restaurant, which offers genuine French cuisine and is considered one of the best in the capital.
There are 140 air-conditioned rooms each with a bath and shower, balcony, safe, satellite TV and mini fridge.
The facilities include “La Taverne” (genuine French) and “La Fougere” (magnificent views and with grills and international cuisine) restaurants, 3 bars, Balneotherapy Centre with heated indoor pool and other spa facilities; boutiques; hairdresser; coffee shop
The hotel is one of the favourite watering holes in town.

Day 2
After breakfast your private vehicle takes you eastwards to the Andasibe National Park (also known as the Analamazaotra Reserve). The journey time to the overnight stop at Perinet is 145 km and a stop is made en route at Marozevo to visit the butterfly and reptile farm. You arrive at Perinet at about noon for a two nights stay at the Vakona Forest Lodge on dinner, room & breakfast arrangements. The Forest Lodge is situated in a eucalyptus plantation 15 minutes from the entrance to the National Park. It comprises 24 bungalow-style rooms with a private shower and heater for winter, and a safe. The lounge and restaurant have a magnificent fireplace as a main feature and there is also a pool.
The trails in the park are often rough underfoot and have steep terrain so appropriate footwear is essential.
This protected area is home to a spectacular rainforest where there are 11 species of lemur, with the baby-size indri being most found because of its haunting calls
Afternoon visit to the Reserve to seek out lemur and enjoy other flora and fauna aspects of the rainforest. There are several interesting birds in this area; blue and red-fronted coua, Madagascar blue pigeon and various vangas as well as rain forest dependent birds like ground rollers, asitys, oxylabes and brown emutail
In the evening there is a nocturnal walking safari in search of lemur, tree frogs and chameleon.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge

Day 3
Early morning bird walk followed by a walking safari to focus interest on finding the indri and other types of lemur and the elusive crowned sifaka
Evening nocturnal walking safari before dinner.

Day 4
Morning visit to the private park of Vakona before driving back to Antananarivo and a further night at the Carayon Hotel with dinner, room and breakfast arrangements.

Day 5
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the scheduled flight to Nosy Be (approximately 90 minutes)
Nosy Be is a large volcanic island located eight kilometres off the north west coast of Madagascar. It is the most well-known part of an extensive archipelago comprising several other resort islands, notably Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Mitsio and Nosy Sakatia; evidently “Nosy” translates into “island” and “Be” translates as “Big”; hence Nosy Be is the Big Island which is 300 square kilometres and has a population of about sixty thousand inhabitants.

Most people have associated Nosy Be with idyllic beach holidays but there is far more to it. There are some eleven volcanic crater lakes. The Lokobe Reserve is one of Madagascar’s five nature reserves and it is home to the World’s smallest frog and the smallest chameleon. Lokobe has the additional attraction of being accessed by pirogue—a dug out canoe. Apart from the aforementioned frog and chameleon which are likely to be elusive, on an hour’s trek in the reserve you are more likely to see lemur and boa constrictor, as well as some weird flora and fauna.

Many visitors also take in other islands; on Nosy Tanikely there is a marine reserve offering world class snorkelling and diving. On Nosy Komba there is a Lemur Sanctuary where you can get very close to them.
The best beaches of Andilana and Amporaha are on Nosy Be and on the private islands of Nosy Tsarabanjina and Nosy Iranja.
Nosy Be also offers many activities without having to leave the island. As with the market in the capital, photographic magazines have done a good job in getting the Artesans Market in the main town of Hell Ville well known and a visit here is often combined with a visit to the distillery. Otherwise there are opportunities for diving, snorkelling, cycling and exploring by boat.

Transfer on arrival to the four stars Amarina Hotel located in a secluded spot on the marvellous Amporaha Beach. The transfer time from Nosy Be airport is about two hours. It is ideal for honeymoons, romantics and those who are looking for a tropical retreat on a five star beach. (Ask us for alternative accommodation if you wish to be nearer town).
There are 58 air-conditioned double or twin bedded rooms with bath and shower, separate wc, safe, mini bar, DVD-CD player and veranda with an ocean view. The 42 spacious standard rooms are on the ground floor; 13 junior suites and 2 senior suites are on the first floor. There is also a family room with 2 bedrooms.
The facilities include the Restaurant “Canelle & Paprika” which offers table d’hote and a la carte dining. The bar is by the pool and has views of the lagoon. Canoes, pedalos and bikes for hire. Small gym. Excursions desk. Visa cards are accepted

Day 6
At leisure on Nosy Be

Day 7
Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Antananarivo (or stay longer on Nosy Be). Transfer to an airport motel to freshen up before your onward flight or continue your arrangements in Madagascar and the islands

We shall always give you an individual quotation but as a guide the above arrangements cost approximately €225 per person per day and includes all guiding and the domestic flight from Nosy Be to Antananarivo




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