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info@quintessentiallytravel.com OVERVIEW Madagascar, home to unique flora and fauna and endemic species, is one of the world s most undiscovered destinations. Just off the coast of Southern Africa, Madagascar is diverse in both its culture and its topography, meaning that there are an abundance of dense rainforests, towering highlands, vast savannahs and dramatic desert for you to explore. With the lemurs and chameleons as your neighbours, a visit to this stunning part of the world will leave you mesmerised. DAYS 1-2 2 nights in Maison Gallieni Arriving into Antananarivo will make sure you are welcomed to Madagascar with a smile. Arguably one of Africa's most beautiful capitals, Tana, as it is commonly known, is decorated with colourful houses which dot the hillsides and the rice paddies which act as a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The hills surrounding Tana are deemed sacred so spend your first day uncovering the secrets of hills before soaking up the atmosphere at Zoma Market, one of Africa's biggest markets where you will be astounded at the array of produce. From the colourful delights of tropical fruit to car parts, Zoma Market has everything you could possibly ask for. DAYS 3-4 2 nights in Vakona Forest Lodge Your next stop will be Vakona Forest Lodge, a nature lover s paradise. Walk on the wild side through the park, Parc National d Andasibe-Mantadia and spot the local lemurs in the wild. To get really up close and personal to these charismatic creatures, make sure you visit the lodge s very own Lemur Island where you can feed the lemurs a tasty treat as they jump on your shoulders. For the more active types, explore the forest on horseback or make a splash in a canoe.
DAYS 5-7 3 nights in Palissandre Cote Ouest To the beach next, as the laidback coastal town of Morondava is your destination for a few nights. Whether you want to dive into the crystal clear waters, feel the sand in between your toes or uncover nature at its best, Morondave is the place. A must is The Avenue of the Baobabs which, is mystical and calming all at the same time with some of these upside down trees reaching up to 160 feet in circumference before heading back to Tana. DAYS 8-9 1 night in Maison Gallieni You will head back to the beautiful capital of Tana for a one night stay in Maison Gallieni. DAYS 10-12 3 nights in Anjajavy Hotel Your last stop to the beautiful Anjajavy, where your intimate villa opening out to the sea will be your home for the next few days. Set on a private nature reserve spanning a huge 550 hectares, this adventurer s paradise is home to a stunning coral reef and an underwater world just waiting to be discovered. Private and intimate, you often won t see a single soul as you choose from 7 different creeks which face the Mozambique Channel and make for a beautiful uninterrupted view across the horizon. QT INSIDER Madagascar, home to unique flora and fauna and endemic species, is one of the world s most undiscovered destinations. Just off the coast of Southern Africa, Madagascar is diverse in both its culture and its topography, meaning that there are an abundance of dense rainforests, towering highlands, vast savannahs and dramatic desert for you to explore. With the lemurs and chameleons as your neighbours, a visit to this stunning part of the world will leave you mesmerised.
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