Die Highlights von Madagaskar
- Trip code: 451X103
- Dauer: 14
- Stil: Classic
Unberührte Landschaften, Dorfkultur, Strände – Madagaskar mag eine Insel sein, aber langweilig ist nichts daran. Allen, die gerne etwas Besonderes erleben, bietet diese isolierte Insel Tierwelt, Landschaften und Menschen, die du nirgendwo anders finden kannst. Alle lieben Lemuren, oder? Du wirst das Leben auf der Insel ausführlich kennenlernen und auch Zeit haben, um am Strand zu entspannen. Und das Beste ist, dass du immer einen lokalen CEO (Chief Experience Officer) um dich hast, der dir den Weg zeigt und dich zu außergewöhnlichen und einmaligen Erlebnissen führt.
Übersicht
Introduction
Unberührte Landschaften, Dorfkultur, Strände – Madagaskar mag eine Insel sein, aber langweilig ist nichts daran. Allen, die gerne etwas Besonderes erleben, bietet diese isolierte Insel Tierwelt, Landschaften und Menschen, die du nirgendwo anders finden kannst. Alle lieben Lemuren, oder? Du wirst das Leben auf der Insel ausführlich kennenlernen und auch Zeit haben, um am Strand zu entspannen. Und das Beste ist, dass du immer einen lokalen CEO (Chief Experience Officer) um dich hast, der dir den Weg zeigt und dich zu außergewöhnlichen und einmaligen Erlebnissen führt
Meals Included
1 Mittagessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD400-520 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Start / Finish
von Antananarivo
Group Size Notes
Max. 16, im Schnitt 12
Packing Note
Please ensure you bring a breathable rain jacket if you are travelling to Madagascar between November and April where the climate is usally hot and rainy
Checklist
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Bitte beachte: Please ensure you bring a breathable rain jacket if you are travelling to Madagascar between November and April where the climate is usally hot and rainy
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Soa Zara Baumpflanzprojekt, Ranohira
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Discover-Moment: Ifaty. Andasibe Indri Special Reserve guided walk. Paper Factory Visit. Anja Reserve walk. Isalo National Park visit. Walking Near Antsirabe. Andasibe-Perinet National Park Guided Walk. Free time in Ifaty. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Optional Activities
Antananarivo
- Königspalast (15000MGA pro Person)
- Palast des Premierministers (20000MGA pro Person)
- Vogelpark Tsarasaotra (25000MGA pro Person)
- Stadttour durch Antananarivo
- Reservat Mitsinjo (35000-50000MGA pro Person)
Ifaty
- Schnorcheln (65000MGA pro Person)
- Besuch im Spiny Forest Reserve (65000MGA pro Person)
- Fahrt in einem Einbaum-Kanu (55000MGA pro Person)
- Quadausflug (290000MGA pro Person)
- Tauchen
Ambalavao
- Besuch in einer Seidenfabrik (2EUR pro Person)
Ranomafana National Park
- Ranomafana National Park Visit
- Schwimmen in Thermalbädern (15000MGA pro Person)
- Stadtbesuch
Andasibe
- Vondron’olona Ifotony Reserve (45000MGA pro Person)
- Geführter Spaziergang im Andasibe-Perinet Nationalpark (Nachmittag) (75000MGA pro Person)
Group Leader
CEO und Fahrer während der ganzen Reise, lokale Guides
Accommodation
Einfache Hotels (13 Nächte)
Highlights
Halte Ausschau nach Lemuren und anderen einzigartigen Tieren, lerne die Flora und Fauna in weltberühmten Nationalparks kennen, besuche lokale Handwerker, chille an paradiesischen Stränden, lass dir in einem Dorf im Hochland ein traditionelles Mittagessen schmecken
Transport
Privatfahrzeug, Flugzeug, zu Fuß
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age
Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Antananarivo
Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich
Day 2 Antananarivo/Ifaty
Travel by private vehicle to the airport for your flight to Ifaty. Upon arrival there will be free time for optional activities in this gorgeous beach area. From diving and snorkelling, to quad biking and the well-known Spiny Forest, there are so many opportunities for adventure
Day 3 Ifaty
Sit back for a full day of free time for optional activities in paradise. Opt for some hiking or hit the beach
Day 4 Ifaty
Take advantage of one last free day in Ifaty and participate in one of the many area excursions. Perhaps try some diving off the coast in search of colourful life under the sea, or simply relax in the sand for one more awesome beach day
Day 5 Ifaty/Ranohira
Drive through the desert landscape, viewing Mahafaly tombs and giant baobab trees en route from the beautiful Mozambican Channel beaches of Ifaty to Ranohira. In the afternoon, visit the G Adventures supported tree planting project which is creating a green corridor to protect the biodiversity of Isalo National Park
Day 6 Ranohira
Spend the day exploring Isalo National park on foot. After a short trek in a small canyon, the group will take a break from the sun and stop at a fresh natural swimming pool. Then, continue walking to the "cascades", considered among the best waterfalls in Madagascar and boasting another large natural swimming pool. If you are lucky you may see sifaka, brown lemurs, or ring-tailed lemurs
Day 7 Ranohira/Ambalavao
Enjoy a scenic journey heading north. Stop along the way at Anja Park to observe the wildlife in a reserve managed by the local community with many historical and cultural ties
Day 8 Ambalavao/Ranomafana
Travel to Ranomafana today, a little village named after the hot springs in the valley. The nearby national park is one of the most important mammal sites in Madagascar. Set out on a short or long hike through the forest of the park and get a feel for the incredible wildlife of the area. In the afternoon enjoy free time to soak in one of the hot springs, explore on your own, or relax at your accommodations
Day 9 Ranomafana/Antsirabe
Leave the rainforest of Ranomafana behind and travel by private vehicle to the colonial town of Antsirabe passing rice paddies along the way. To break up the drive the group will stop in Ambositra, a quaint town known for its woodcrafts. Spend free time here and eat lunch on your own before continuing onwards to the thermal city surrounded by volcanic lakes
Day 10 Antsirabe
Spend the whole day exploring the local life and communities of the Antsirabe highlands. Travel to Anjazafotsy for the start of the group walk. Choose between the longer or shorter option for this trail and visit villages along the route where you'll witness daily activities. Enjoy a traditional Madagascar lunch and in the afternoon opt for a cooking lesson to learn how to prepare famous Koba. Arrive back to Antsirabe in the early evening for free time
Day 11 Antsirabe/Andasibe
Travel to Andasibe and Perinet National Park with scenic stops en route. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe which is great base for exploring the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive landscape. The journey will take most of the day, but upon arrival, the group will have the option to go on an easy night walk alongside the park to observe wildlife like, frogs, reptiles, mice, and lemurs
Day 12 Andasibe
Spend the day exploring Andasibe-Analamazaotra national park and the Indri Special Reserve located 1.5km (0.93 mi) from the town of Andasibe. One of the park’s primary purposes is to protect the natural habitat of the indri, a large black and white diurnal species that feeds on leaves and fruit. In addition to the indri, the park has 10 other diurnal and nocturnal lemur species, large chameleons, and the rarely seen blue coua
Day 13 Andasibe/Antananarivo
Travel by private vehicle to Antananarivo. Spend free time here before an optional last night out on the town with the whole group. There are many places to choose from and your CEO can help you with suggestions
Day 14 Antananarivo
Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Antananarivo
Bis zum abendlichen Kennenlernen sind keine Aktivitäten geplant.
Day 2 Antananarivo/Ifaty
Continue on to Ifaty today via plane where you will get to relax and enjoy the breathtaking beaches of the Mozambican Channel.
While in Ifaty, opt to ride in a dugout canoe, visit the spiny forest reserve, go snorkelling or diving on the reef, or simply relax on the beach. Please note that flight times between these destinations will change depending on the month of travel. Sometimes you will be rising very early, before the sun, and other times the wake-up will be at a normal time
Day 3 Ifaty
Day 4 Ifaty
Day 5 Ifaty/Ranohira
Drive to Ranohira and through a landscape characterized by vast Savannah stretching to the horizon and lined by impressive mountain ranges crossing the centre of the sapphire region. According to experts of precious stones, this area is among the few places on Earth that is still rich in precious stones. On the way, you will also notice a number of Mahafaly tombs—belonging to a local tribe in Madagascar—they were built for chiefs and kings, and are covered in stones, sculptures, and horns. The more important the deceased, the more horns and statues the tomb is adorned with. As those tombs ares sacred sites, we will just be passing by, and photography is not/rarely permitted. While here, please follow the instructions of your CEO carefully.
Day 6 Ranohira
In the morning, pack a lunch to take into the park with you to eat during a picnic break later in the day - your CEO can help you arrange this. Between September and October (in the most arid zones), you can witness the pachypodium blooms.
Day 7 Ranohira/Ambalavao
As you travel to your next destination, stop for a visit of Anja Park and enjoy the area's wildlife. Continue enjoying the wonderful changes of landscape along the way to the pleasant rural town of Ambalavao.
Visit a little paper factory where the locals will share their traditional methods of producing this unique, hand-made paper.
If time allows, opt to visit a silk factory in town and learn about the local way of making fabric or clothing from silk, and the process of dyeing it with natural dyes.
Day 8 Ambalavao/Ranomafana
Day 9 Ranomafana/Antsirabe
Day 10 Antsirabe
Please note the cooking class is only available for those who choose to do the shorter walking option today. If you choose the longer hike, you will meet up with the rest of the group back at the hotel in the evening
Day 11 Antsirabe/Andasibe
Day 12 Andasibe
The flora in this park is just as spectacular, with numerous species of trees, palms, and orchids (which flower in October/November).
Day 13 Andasibe/Antananarivo
Day 14 Antananarivo
