MADAGASCAR 8 DAYS ISLAND HOPPING IN A NUTSHELL If you can t make up your mind as to which island you d like to visit while on your travels to Madagascar, then we ve got just the solution an Island Hopping Beach Package that provides tiny tastes of all that there is to experience and enjoy. While on the Island Hopping Beach Package, you will spend your nights in a range of comfortable accommodations as you journey from island-to-island in the northern archipelago of Madagascar. Each island has its own incredible sights and activities on offer and you ll be able to combine the fun of an island hopping adventure with the magic that each island has to offer. Highlights of your Island Hopping Beach Package will include snorkelling in Marine Reserves like Nosy Tanikely, having lemurs jump on your shoulders at Nosy Komba, exploring lush rain forests in the Lokobe Nature Reserve, and boarding an exhilarating speed boat to travel between islands as you explore this incredible southern African island. Discovery and adventure await you, so prepare to set sail on an unforgettable 8-day adventure on the islands of Madagascar. SHORT SUMMARY Day 1 Arrival at Nosy Be airport, you will be transferred to Chanty beach and then by Speedboat to Sakatia Lodge Day 2 Guided walk of Sakati Island Day 3 Guided tour of the Island s Coastline, on a traditional pirogue Day 4 Beach Lunch, before proceeding with the tour the next day Day 5 You will transferred a short hop over the ocean to Nosy Be, at Vanilla Hotel Day 6 Spend your day enjoying the leisure activities of this stunning hotel and island Optional Activities - quad biking, mountain biking, fishing and trips to islands Day 7 Day Trip to Lokobe Nature Reserve Day 8 Transfer to the airport
DETAILED ITINERARY Days 1 4 - Sakatia Island (via Nosy Be) Arriving at Nosy Be airport, you will be met and transferred by taxi to Chanty beach and then by speedboat to Sakatia Lodge, which is situated on a small private beach. The next four days will be spent snorkelling, exploring the beach and the stunning tropical garden, as well as walking on the island and generally relaxing whilst soaking up the sand, sea and sun. Additional activities (with costs) include guided walks, sea-kayaking, hobie cats or pirogue trips, scuba diving and deep sea fishing trips. A guided walk of Sakatia Island is included on day 2, and on day 3 a guided tour of the island s coastline on a traditional pirogue is included, along with a beach lunch. Accommodation: Sakatia Lodge (Ocean Bungalow) Day 5 - Sakatia Island to Nosy Be After 4 nights at Sakatia Lodge, you will be transferred on a short hop over the ocean to Nosy Be, where you will be dropped in front of the Vanila hotel on the beach. We embark on a day excursion with a boat lunch to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve famed for its world class snorkelling and diving. Nosy Komba is the second largest island after Nosy Be, and our trip here includes a visit of the small reserve where you can meet a variety of resident habituated lemurs, happy to jump onto your shoulder. In addition we visit the crafts market on Nosy Komba where you can purchase from a selection of lace tablecloths made by the skilled women of Komba Island itself. In the late morning we depart for the island of Tanikely a crystal clear natural aquarium where you will snorkel with the colourful fish, explore the underwater world of anenomes and coral, and hopefully swim with a turtle or two! Take some time to explore the island itself, walk to the lighthouse and see the fruit bats and lemurs amongst the endemic flora. Lunch will be served on-board the boat (Snorkelling equipment is included in this excursion).
Accommodation: Vanila Hotel Day 6 - Day at Leisure - NosyBe Spend your entire day at leisure, enjoying the swimming pools at the hotel, the beautiful spa and massage centre, or taking part in one of the many optional activities offered by the hotels excursions desk. Options include quad biking, mountain biking, deep-sea fishing, and day trips to near-by islands (Nosy Iranja is recommended) and guided tours of Nosy Be, taking in the local markets and shops. These optional excursions are for your own expense. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the hotel. Acconmmodation: Vanila Hotel Day 7 - Day Trip to Lokobe Nature Reserve After breakfast at your hotel, we depart for the Lokobe Nature Reserve the last primary forest of Nosy Be, and rich in many varieties of medicinal plants endemic to Madagascar. Departing from the fishing village of Ambatozavavy (south of the island), you will board a traditional canoe, rowing along the mangroves to the foot of the reserve. Your guide (a specialist in wildlife and local flora) will assist you in discovering the living treasures of this reserve and will explain its secrets and legends. The dense rainforest is a protected site, where you may discover diurnal lemurs (Lepilemur and Macaco), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds. A picnic lunch is included. Accommodation: Vanila Hotel Day 8 - Nosy Be Antananarivo After your last breakfast on this tropical island, you will proceed to the Tana airport where you will fly back to the capital city Antananarivo, and catch your flight home. Please note lunch is not included in day 8 of your tour. Should your flights have you departing in the afternoon or evening, please make direct arrangements with the hotel for meals. These will be at an additional cost. treasures of this reserve and will explain its secrets and legends. The dense rainforest is a protected site, where you may discover diurnal lemurs (Lepilemur and Macaco), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds. A picnic lunch is included. Accommodation: Vanila Hotel BB=Bed & Breakfast / DBB= Dinner, Bed & Breakfast / FB= Full Boar
SAFARI PRICE AND SERVICES The prices presented here are for mid-range accommodation provided for the duration of the safari described in this document. The price options for budget and luxury accommodation are available on request: 2 people travelling from EUR 1700,00 (850,00 PP) 4 people travelling from EUR 3600,00 (900,00 PP) 6 people travelling from EUR 5440,00 (900,00 PP) Features Included in Safari Price All airport transfers ground transportation and fuel as per the itinerary Transport in a 4x4 minibus with safari roof (other options on request) Charter or scheduled local flights where applicable and listed in the itinerary All park and conservation fees including for the vehicle and driver/ tour guide English speaking driver/ tour guide (other languages on request) Accommodation and meal plan as specified Features Excluded in Safari Price All international flights, all flights not specifically listed in the itinerary A special language driver/ guide (other language options on request) A 4x4 wheel drive vehicle such as a Toyota Land cruiser (other vehicle options on request) Cost of visas Travel, medical and personal insurances Gratuities and personal requirements All other 'Optional Activities' listed in the itinerary (prices on request) Our passion for Africa and efforts to furnish you with the very best Creative Destination Management are defined by the objective to provide exceptional quality, intense and unforgettable experiences as well as pleasurable moments, that in every detail and attention to superior services are a dream come true and a fest for the senses Our passion, commitment and dedication to p rovide you with memorable adventure is as limitless as the magical vistas of the African continent Your Across Africa Creative Destination Management Team