Morondava Morondava Baobab & Tsingy Package 7 DAYS
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www.newworldsafaris.com Morondava Morondava Baobab & Tsingy Package 7 DAYS
DISCOVER THE DIVERSITY OF A DISTINCTIVE DESTINATION WITH A 7-DAY PACKAGE TO THE ARID, YET STRIKING WESTERN REGION OF MADAGASCAR.
Famous for the staggered, limestone “forests” of the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, the towering baobabs and peculiar tribal tombstones in Morondava as well as the incredible creatures of Kirindy Reserve - the wilderness of the west will be sure to amaze!
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Antananarivo Bemaraha National Park Bemaraha National Park Capital city of The area has a unique geography, The area Madagascar well preserved mangrove has a unique geography, forests and some amazing well preserved mangrove forests bird and lemur species and some amazing bird and lemur species
Morondava Grand Tsingy Manambolo gorge Known for the royal A UNESCO world Home to many sculpted tombs of the heritage site since 1990 interesting rock formations Menabe ancestars
Baobab Alley Kirindy Reserve Tombs of the Vazimba tribe Admire the beauty Take the chance These ancient people of the famous Baobab Alley to see 6 species where the original inhabitants at sunrise and sunset of lemurs of Madagascar
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Tour type Duration Start & End Private lodge tour 7 days Antananarivo
Country visited Meals Vehicle Madagascar 6 x Breakfast 2 - 3 Clients: Car
4 - 8 Clients: Minivan
+ 10 Clients: Bus
Group size Min. 1 Max. 10
www.newworldsafaris.com Departure dates 2021
Due to the deteriorating road conditions caused by the heavy rains, this package only runs from the end of May until mid-November. For advice, please contact our office or your travel agency.
Itinerary
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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
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Day 01 | Antananarivo, Madagascar
You will be met on arrival to Ivato airport and transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo, where you can re- lax from your flight and take a swim. Depending on your arrival time, there may be an opportunity for you to ask the hotel to do a tour to the handicrafts market (additional expense).
Saver Accommodation: Hotel Belvedere or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Classic Accommodation:Residence Lapasoa or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Superior Accommodation:Hotel Royal Palissandre or similar (breakfast & dinner included)
Day 02 | Morondava, Madagascar B
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Morondava, where you will be met and transferred to the city. Morondava is situated in the heart of Sakalava territory and is known for the royal sculpted tombs of the Menabe ancestors. These tombs are frequently decorated with well-executed, often erotic, funerary carvings representing life and fertility.
Saver Accommodation: Sun Beach or similar (bed & breakfast basis).
Classic Accommodation: Hotel Chez Maggie or similar (bed & breakfast basis).
Superior Accommodation: Pallisandre Côte Ouest & Spa or similar (breakfast & dinner included).
Day 03 | Kirindy & Bekopaka, Madagascar B
Today is a long day of discovery and adventure! We set out early to visit the Kirindy Reserve stopping en- route to admire the beauty of the famous Baobab Avenue at sunrise. In Kirindy you will have the chance to see 7 species of lemurs, including the fat-tailed lemur and the tiny Pygmy Mouse lemur, believed to be the world’s smallest primate. Kirindy is the best place to see the giant jumping rat as well as the Fossa (Mada- gascar's largest predator), and you can also witness various spiny tenrecs, birds and reptiles aplenty. The diverse flora includes three of the six endemic Malagasy baobabs.
After exploring Kirindy we head north and onto Tsimafana where we take the ferry across to Belo sur Tsiri- bihina. After another road transfer, we will arrive at our destination for the day, Bekopaka, in the evening. Please note that it is a very long driving day due to poor and bumpy road conditions.
Saver Accommodation:Grand Hotel du Tsingy or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Classic Accommodation:Orchidee du Bemaraha or Olympe du Bemaraha or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Superior Accommodation:Soleil Du Tsingy or similar (breakfast & dinner included)
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Day 04 | Bemahara National Park, Madagascar B
This morning we will head to Belo sur Tsiribihina and onto visit the Manambolo gorge, home to many inte- resting rock formations. We travel by dug-out canoe to see the Tombs of the Vazimba tribe from the river.
These ancient people were the original inhabitants of Madagascar and grew no more than one metre tall.
We spend the afternoon visiting the small Tsingy in The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
Saver Accommodation: Grand Hotel du Tsingy or similar (bed & breakfast basis).
Classic Accommodation: Orchidee du Bemaraha or Olympe du Bemaraha or similar (bed & breakfast basis).
Superior Accommodation: Soleil Du Tsingy or similar (breakfast & dinner included).
Day 05 | Bemahara National Park, Madagascar B
Today we visit the Bemaraha National Park in search of the Grands Tsingy. A UNESCO world heritage site since 1990, the area has a unique geography, well preserved mangrove forests and some amazing bird and lemur species. We will trek throughout the park. The karst landscape and deciduous forest are a refuge for rare and endangered species and in the park there are over 11 species of lemur, 90 species of bird and 50 types of reptile, some of which we might be lucky to spot on our hikes throughout the reserve.
The Grands Tsingy is famed for its pinnacles, a forest of limestone pillars and limestone plateau. Some of its needles are several hundred metres high! We spend the day exploring this magnificent geological site.
Saver Accommodation: Grand Hotel du Tsingy or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Classic Accommodation: Orchidee du Bemaraha or Olympe du Bemaraha or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Superior Accommodation: Soleil Du Tsingy or similar (breakfast & dinner included)
Day 6 | Morondava, Madagascar B
After breakfast, we head back to Morondava by 4x4. We will travel through the small town of Belo-sur-Tsi- ribihina and pass the Sakalava tribe tombs. En-route we stop to visit the stunning Baobab Alley but this ti- me at sunset, a great photo opportunity! We arrive in Morondava early evening where we spend the night.
Saver Accommodation: Sun Beach or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Classic Accommodation: Hotel Chez Maggie or similar (bed & breakfast basis)
Superior Accommodation: Pallisandre Côte Ouest & Spa or similar (breakfast & dinner included)
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Day 07 | Antananarivo, Madagascar B
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Antananarivo where your unforgettable tour ends. We hope to welcome you in Madagascar again very soon!
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Morondava Morondava Baobab & Tsingy Package 7 DAYS
Private Lodge Tour to the West of Madagascar
Tour Price 2021 | Prices valid from 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021
PACKAGE PRICE** 2 Clients 4 Clients 6 Clients Single Single Per person sharing Supplement Traveller
SAVER PACKAGE Hotel Belvedere | Tana Sun Beach | Morondava 1.145 990 845 289 2.079 Grand Hotel Du Tsingy | Bekopaka
CLASSIC PACKAGE Residence Lapasoa | Tana Hotel Chez Maggie | Morondava 1.249 1.095 939 385 2.259 Orchidee Du Bemaraha | Bekopaka
SUPERIOR PACKAGE Royal Palissandre | Tana Palissandre Cote Ouest | Morondava 1.619 1.456 1.309 549 2.769 Le Soleil Des Tsingy | Bekopaka
**Kindly note the tour price excludes flights.
PLEASE NOTE: All rates are subject to change according to rate of exchange fluctuations.
Internal Flight Prices Antananarivo Morondava 559 Antananarivo
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TOUR PRICE INCLUSIONS:
° Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary or of similar standard ° All transport and group transfers in applicable vehicle as indicated on tour itinerary ° English-speaking guide ° Activities and excursions as mentioned ° Specialist local guides in national parks as per programme ° Park entrance fees
**Kindly note the tour price excludes flights
EXCLUDED FROM TOUR PRICES
° Flights & airport taxes: international & domestic ° Pre and post tour accommodation (see below) ° Optional activities ° All drinks ° Meals not specified in itinerary ° Personal expenses such as gratuities, visas, travel insurance, curios, laundry, etc.
PRE & POST TOUR ARRANGEMENTS
SAVER TOUR | Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Suggested accommodation: Chatel des Roses, Standard Room, BB
CLASSIC TOUR | Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Suggested accommodation: Residence Lapasoa, Standard Room, BB
SUPERIOR TOUR | Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Suggested accommodation: Palisandre Hotel & Spa, Standard Room, BB
For transfers to different points or alternative accommodation, please contact our reservations office who will glady assist you.
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DEPARTURE:
When arriving in Antananarivo in the morning of Day 1 of the tour you will be picked up from the airport and embark on your tour. Should you arrive prior to day 1, pre tour accommodation can be arranged and you will be picked up from your hotel on the morning of day 1 (Pick up time will be confirmed on arrival).
TRANSPORT:
Transport will depend on the size of the group:
° A small car for 2 - 3 people ° A minivan for 4 - 6 - 8 people ° A bus for 10 people or more
A 4WD vehicle is provided for the day excursion to Kirindy reserve.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation will be in basic Hotels. Please note that Madagascar is a country which is in its infancy when it comes to tourism. Accommodation is limited therefore all the above mentioned accommodations are subject to availability and we reserve the right to change these using similar accommodation of the same or higher standards. The hotels used are simple, clean and of a basic – mid-range standard, with bathrooms en-suite.
VISAS:
A visa is required to enter the territory of Madagascar and can easily be obtained upon arrival at the airport of Antananarivo with a validity of up to 90 days. Tourists staying for less than one month, can purchase a visa for 115’000 Ariary (around 35 €). Paying with the exact amounts or small currency is advised. No pho- tographs are required, however please ensure that passports are valid for at least 6 months after return date.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with New World Safaris Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.
MAKING YOUR TRAVELS MEANINGFUL:
The Grow Africa Foundation (163-738 NPO) is the responsible tourism initiative started by Jenman African Safaris and Hideaways. The focus of Grow Africa is to make a positive impact on the environment, society and economy in the places we travel to. We do this by instigating and supporting local social and environ- mental projects.
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