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  • Isalo National Park
    Isalo National Park protects 81,540 hectares of eroded sandstone massif and is known for its unique landscape of eroded sandstone formations. The Park was established in 1962, and has rocks dating from the Jurassic period. These rocks have been sculpted over the centuries, by wind and rain, into incredible and unusual shapes cut through by impressive gorges and canyons.  
  • Keep an eye out for Chameleons
    Keep an eye out for Chameleons on your excursion to the butterfly centre en route to Andasibe. Almost half of the world’s chameleon species live on the island of Madagascar. This chameleon community is not only the world’s largest, it is also the world’s most unique with 59 different species existing nowhere outside of Madagascar.
  • Ambohimanga UNESCO site
    The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. It is associated with strong feelings of national identity, and has maintained its spiritual and sacred character. It remains a place of worship to which pilgrims come from Madagascar and elsewhere.  
  • Explore a Tea Plantation
    Explore a tea plantation in Sahambavy on a included visit. 58% of the population in Sahambavy are farmers, while an additional 30% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. Other important crops are rice and potatoes.
  • French colonial legacy of Antananarivo
    Reminiscent of the Colonial Era, enriched with history, Antananarivo, also known as 'Tana' is the capital city of Madagascar that hasn’t lost its French touch over the years. Antananarivo today is Madagascar’s economical and political centre and is the city that welcomes travellers from around the world.  
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The natural swimming pool in Isalo National Park, Madagascar Active Explorer
Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park protects 81,540 hectares of eroded sandstone massif and is known for its unique landscape of eroded sandstone formations. The Park was established in 1962, and has rocks dating from the Jurassic period. These rocks have been sculpted over the centuries, by wind and rain, into incredible and unusual shapes cut through by impressive gorges and canyons.

 

Madagascar Land of the Lemurs

14 nights fr £2,699
  • VIP door-to-door travel service 
  • Travel insurance
  • Return scheduled flights and transfers
  • All breakfasts, seven lunches and all dinners including a farewell dinner
  • Excursions as described
  • Saga tour manager
  • Porterage at all hotels
14 nights from £2,699 per person

Madagascar Land of the Lemurs

VIP door-to-door travel service included20 or less

Save up to £200

 Save £200 on Aug 21, 2013 departure, £150 on Sep 4, 2013 departures, £100 on Jul 10 & Sep 11, 2013 departures and £50 on Sep 18, 2013 departure. Prices shown include saving.

2014 prices held from 2013 on Mar 5, 2014 departure when you book by Mar 31, 2013.

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There is no place on Earth like Madagascar, home to an incredible array of flora and fauna evolved from 80 million years of isolation in the Indian Ocean.

This unforgettable adventure goes in search of the island’s unusual wildlife and gives a fascinating insight into the unique Malagasay culture.

Please note: Madagascar is a rewarding destination and tourism is still in its infancy, so we have selected the best available accommodation for this tour. On some departures you will stay at Sahambavy on days 5 and 6, and Ranomafana on days 7 and 8.

Active Explorer

2 footprints

If you're happy walking for three or four hours a day and you don't mind steep slopes and rough ground, these moderately-paced tours should be perfect for you. This rating also applies to some of our Active Explorer cruises, as there will be gangplanks and ladders to negotiate.

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Days 1-2 UK to Nairobi to Antananarivo  
Day 3 Antananarivo to Tulear to Ifaty  
Day 4 Ifaty  
Day 5 Ifaty to Tulear to Ranohira  
Day 6 Isalo National Park  
Day 7 Ranohira to Fianarantsoa to Sahambavy  
Day 8 Sahambavy to Antsirabe  
Day 9 Antsirabe  
Day 10 Antsirabe to Andasibe  
Day 11 Andasibe  
Day 12 Andasibe to Antananarivo  
Day 13 Antananarivo  
Days 14-15 Antananarivo to Nairobi to UK  
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Day 7 Ranohira to Fianarantsoa to Sahambavy

Drive to Ambalavao where you visit a factory making hand-made paper. Continue to Fianarantsoa, Madagascar's second city, for a short city tour before continuing to Sahambavy. Stay overnight at the Lac Hotel (2Q).

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