Travel to the south of Madagascar and visit the Nahampoana Reserve and camp in luxury tents with Madagascar Classic Camping. 

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Sample itinerary: 5 nights

Day 1: Depart from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo airport and fly to Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro), on the far south-east coast of Madagascar. On arrival you will be met by the representative of Air Fort Services and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon an excursion to the Nahampoana Reserve offering many photo opportunities of the lemurs. Overnight stay at the La Croix du Sud Hotel (Dinner, bed and breakfast). Day 2: You will be collected by the representative of Madagascar Classic Camping (MCC). You will be heading west towards the town of Ambosary in a 4x4 vehicle. Shortly after the town of Ambosary you will turn south through the Sisal plantations to Lac Anony (approximately 2 ½hrs). After a shaded picnic lunch by the lake shore you continue to the southern end of the lake to marvel at the enormous dunes, some 70ft high. A large variety of aquatic birdlife can be seen in and around the lake, with Flamingos in September and October. The dunes are magnificent and the view at the back of the dunes is just breath taking, miles and miles of completely un-spoilt beach with beautiful water and waves. Back in your vehicle for the final 1¾ hour drive to the camp. Approximate time of arrival at the camp is 5pm.  After settling into your tent you will gather for canapés and sparkling wine. A traditional group from the nearby village perform Antandroy music and dance around the campfire before dinner. Overnight at the MCC Camp on a fully inclusive basis.

Day 3: After a breakfast of eggs, bacon, freshly baked Croissants and Pain au Chocolate, you will head for the sacred forests and ancient tombs across the river. The car trip to the Ifotoka village where you will cross the river takes a about 20 minutes. In the forest your guides will explain the culture of ancestor worship and may show you how to use a Piletse, the traditional Antandroy slingshot. Return to camp and relax before a sumptuous BBQ lunch. Mid afternoon you drive to a local village to experience a traditional ‘Ringa’ competition. This Antandroy form of wrestling is a deeply proud and historical tradition.  Some participants walk for up to 2 days from outlying villages to compete. This is an activity which the contestants take seriously, and although injuries are rare, they may occur from time to time so it is not advised for children. After the Ringa we take a night walk looking for Mouse and Sportive lemurs then drive back to the camp for dinner. Overnight stay at the MCC Camp on a fully inclusive basis.

Day 4: An early start takes us to nearby Gallery forests with excellent Sifaka and Ring Tailed Lemur populations, as well as great birding. Then back to camp for a late breakfast. The remainder of the morning is at leisure to go bird watching along the river, sit in the hammock reading a book.  The more energetic may like visit a local market or school. After a barbeque lunch is served in camp, the afternoon is spent exploring nearby spiny forests for more lemur sightings and bird watching. After dinner a step down to the beach with a pair of binoculars or with the astronomy telescope. Being hundreds of km’s from the nearest big city there is zero light pollution. Overnight  at the MCC Camp on a fully inclusive basis.

Day 5: Transfer to Fort Dauphin and check in for your flight to Antananarivo. Transfer to the Palissandre Hotel & Spa (B&B).

Day 6: Transfer to the airport and check in for your flight to Johannesburg.

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Prices include
International (departure from Johannesburg with Airlink) and internal Malagasy flights, all accommodation and meals as indicated, all excursions with car and driver, guides in the reserves, entry permits and all airport-hotel transfers.

Not included
Meals not indicated, drinks, tips to guides, porters, etc., any personal expenses, travel insurance, airport taxes and visa fees.

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Below is an approximate price per person sharing (October 2010)

±Euro2481

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