2 0 1 4 FRIENDLY CAMPS SAHANALA Leave a positive footprint The highlights of your trip : Endemic biodiversity of Madagascar throughout 4 exceptional regions and discovery of 5 endemic species of lemurs and 3 endemic species of baobabs: Microcebus Berthae (Marofandilia) Indri indri and Propithecus Diadema (Anjozorobe) Propithecus tattersalli (Daraina) Propithecus Perrieri (Andrafiamena) Andasonia Grandidieri and Andasonia Rubrostipa (Marofandilia) Pachypodim (Daraina and Andrafiamena) Sahanala is devoted to using protected areas as a means to reduce poverty and stimulate real economic development. Sahanala is aptly dedicated to bringing about positive change in favour of sustained development and biodiversity conservation. Nature and natural resources are essential in the daily lives of the Malagasy people and constitute a means to increase wealth and well being if managed wisely. Friendly camps are created to find the best balance between peoples needs and aspirations, and conserving biodiversity for current and future generations. The most successful options so far are proving to be responsible tourism and nature-friendly crops that generate greater income for local communities, especially in parts of Madagascar where development options have so far been elusive.
SAHA FOREST CAMP One of the nearest Protected area The forest corridor that makes up this protected area is one of the last natural forests remaining in Madagascar s central highlands with 52 000ha. This area is on the eastern edge of the central highlands and supports a rich biodiversity. For this reason, the government and conservation NGOs have classified it as a national priority for conservation. The forest corridor has numerous lowlying valleys where rice paddies have been a long-time economic mainstay for local communities. Happily, farming is not in conflict with the forest and the two have long coexisted in harmony. The Saha Forest Camp eco-lodge is a simple yet comfortable hotel where a restaurant and 10 well-equipped chalets blend perfectly with the surrounding forest. This facility is a mere easy two-hour drive from the capital Antananarivo and offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature in a relaxed and serene setting. Activities: look for the Indri Indri, the largest living lemur in Madagascar and the Fosa, the largest mammal carnivore endemic to Madagascar, reforestation sessions within the forest corridor and authentic Merina villages visit (traditional zebu carts, rice granaries, wickerwork etc.). A visit through the rice fields and the villages will give you and overview of the importance of rice in Malagasy culture. www.sahaforestcamp.mg PRICE SAHA FOREST CAMP 2014 LODGING Bungalow,BB/night Tourist tax/bungalow/nignt Taxe de séjour/bungalow/stay Additional bed for adult/night Additional bed for a child (3à 12ans)/night 175 000 MGA 40 000 MGA RESTAURATION Menu Starters Main course- Meat Main course- vegetarian/vegan Pack pique-nique : Sandwich+1 bottle water PM Pack 2 pique-nique : Kebabs- drinks not included 35 000 MGA 12 000 MGA 17 000 MGA 14 000 MGA 18 000 MGA 22 000 MGA *** Driver Vary sy Loka Breakfast 3 500 MGA 2 500 MGA 2
AIRE PROTEGEE ANJOZOROBE-ANGAVO Entrance fees Adult resident Child resident Adult non resident Child non resident 200 MGA Guiding fees for max 5 person Circuit cascade, 1h à 1h30 Circuit Orchidées, 1h Circuit Source, 2h à 2h30 Ombre & lumière (2 combinaisons) Ombre & lumière (3 combinaisons) Nocturne, 1h Immersion communautaire, 2h30 à 3h30 Randonnée, 5 à 7h Restauration forestière (5plantes endémiques/ pax) 18 000 MGA 40 000 MGA *** visit of the potager and cooking session /pax *** visit of production unit SAHANALA-Mangamila../5pax 3
LOVERS CAMP CAMP AMOUREUX The corridor of Menabe Antimena, with a size of 220 000ha, is home to existing various type of ecologic habitat (dry forests, mangroves, lakes etc.) making it favourable to multiple species that exist nowhere else in the world. The region of Menabe is one of the traditional places to visit in Madagascar. The interaction between local communities and biodiversity has also to be taken into account. In fact, local communities are still practicing rituals within Protected Areas to ask for ancestors blessings. The camp is located at the edge of the village Marofandilia, the Camp Amoureux (or lovers campnamed after the interlacing baobabs in the camp) is equipped with 14 spacious tents that totally blend with the landscape. Far from the civilisation and its noises, the camp will surprise you with its private style that combines comfort, rustic characters and serenity. The tents are located one-hour drive from the Baobabs' Alley, through a secondary road. Access to site: Morondava-Marofandilia : 40 kms of secondary road 1h 30 with a 4WD - Bekopaka-Marofandilia : 150 kms of secondary road 6 à 7h with a 4WD 4*4 - from Morondava to Marofandilia, the road is only accessible with a 4WD between April and December. The site is not accessible during rainy season, between January and March PRICE CAMP AMOUREUX 2014 LODGING Bungalow,BB/night Tourist tax/bungalow/night Overnight stay at gîte for guide (less than 10pax) Additional bed /night 105 000 MGA* 40 000 MGA RESTAURATION Menu 30 000 MGA *** Driver Breakfast and vary & laoka * tarif susceptible d'augmentation à n'importe quel moment de l'année sans préavis de notre part, et applicable immédiatement. 4
AIRE PROTEGEE MENABE ANTIMENA Entrance fees Adult resident Child resident Adult non resident Child non resident 200 MGA Guiding fees for max 5 person Diurne faune et flore Visite nocturne Other visit or activity (lac Bedo, Kirindy,Andranomena, ) Per request Activities: Different endemic species are present in different zones: 8 lemur species including 2 diurnal and 6 nocturnal, The Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox), the greatest carnivore in Madagascar 3 of the 7species of baobabs existing in Madagascar including the Renala (Adansonia grandidieri) The 4 headlight species of the site are the black striped mongoose (Mungotictis decemlineata), the giant jumping rat (Hypogeomys antimena) that can be occasionally seen, the flat tail turtle (Pyxis planicauda) and the microcèbe of Madam Berthe (Microcebus berthae). The humid zone is a specific habitat for the avifauna including the pink flamant and the Bernier's teal. The association of woodworker in the village of Marofandilia are also offering sculpture session activities that will enable visitors to learn how to sculpt within a day. The final product, a boat or a baobab, will be yours to keep as a souvenir of this exclusive experience. 5
Black Lemur Camp New protected areas of Andrafiamena Andavakoera The new protected area of Andrafiamena- Andavakoera is located in the region of DIANA. It is one of the wealthiest in biodiversity in the region. The landscape varies from sandstone and limestone chains of mountains to humid, dry and transitional forests filled with various endemic species. This area is the last refuge of the Propithecus of Perrier; a threatened and endangered specie known for its black fur The black lemur camp is located at the heart of the corridor of the protected area. The restaurant offers a stunning view of the dry forests and 10 spacious tented lodges will welcome you during your stay Five circuits are available around the camp. It is also a complementary stop with the national park of Ankarana that is 6 hours trek from the camp. PRICE BLACK LEMUR CAMP 2014 LODGING Bungalow,BB/pax/night Tourist Tax/bungalow/night Additional bed /night Camping fees/tent/night (tent not provided) 125 000 MGA* 25 000 MGA RESTAURATION Menu Driver s menu (beakfast, vary sy loka) 35 000 MGA 6
Entrance fees Adult resident Child resident Adult non resident Child non resident 200 MGA Guiding fees for max 5 person Circuit propitèque ou Circuit piscine naturelle Circuit point de vue Circuit randonnée 25 000 MGA 7
CAMP TATTERSALLI Discover the golden crowned lemur The Camp Tattersalli is situated at the edge of Andranotsimaty (Daraina) 's forest. As you walk toward the camp, you will notice the main activity of the region: «gold mining». Straight on the camping place, you will discover the other «gold» of Daraina, the famous golden crowned lemur or «Propithèque of Tattersalli». The infrastructures of the camp are simple yet comfortable. 10 Tents and private bathroom are available and the facility gives you the opportunity to be the closest to the golden crowned lemur. The camp is situated 3 hours of secondary road from Vohémar and/or 6 hours from Ambilobe- please note that the roads are weather dependent Access: Antsiranana-Ambilobe : 137km of asphalt road 2h30 drive Ambilobe-Daraina : 100km of secondary road, 5h in 4WD Sambava-Vohémar : 150km of asphalt road, 2h15 drive Vohémar Daraina : 52 km of secondary road, 2h30 in 4WD DARAINA- Andranotsimaty (site of the camp) : 7km de secondary road; 30mn 4WD drive The site is not accessible during rainy season: from December to April Experience vanilla Vanilla and its warm and penetrating perfume is a speciality of the SAVA region. The Cooperative Biovanille produces and treats vanilla from culture to packaging. In order to support this local structure, Fanamby helped them in the administrative steps to obtain an ECOCERT certificate. The tremendous vanilla plantations as well as the preparation workshop managed by the association are there to be visited and share the story of this local association with you. You will get the chance to visit with the association and experience the processes of this perfumed spice. Visit Sahaka Within the region of SAVA, Sahaka has 1000 Hectares or so of freshwater lakes, the most important of the SAVA region. This area is shelter to 46 species of birds of which 26 species of aquatic birds: meller's duck (Anas melleri), Madagascar Pond-heroncrabier blanc- (Ardeola idae) etc... The sands dune covering the littoral forest lining the Indian Ocean are places where marine turtles are clutching their eggs. Other than its wealth in biodiversity and in ecosystem, Sahaka is also the second attic of the region of SAVA after Andapa. 8
PRICE CAMP TATTERSALLI 2014 LODGING lodge BB/night Tourist tax/lodge/night Additional bed /night Camping fees/tent/night (tent not included) 100 000 MGA* 25 000 MGA RESTAURATION Menu Driver s menu (breakfast, Vary sy Loka) 30 000 MGA *tarif susceptible d'augmentation à n'importe quel moment de l'année sans préavis de notre part, et applicable immédiatement. Entrance fees Adult resident Child resident Adult non resident Child non resident 200 MGA Guiding fees for max 5 person Diurne lémuriens et baobabs (Forêt de Bekaraoka) Visite de l'atelier de préparation de la vanille (Juillet à décembre) Autres excursions (lac Sahaka, plantation de vanille (Mai à décembre) A la demande 9