A Taste of Madagascar

A Malagasy Sampler: A Wonderful Family Vacation. Available through out the year.

Madagascar is a truly wonderful country with unique wildlife, bizarre plants, superb climate, and the nicest people you will find anywhere. Even the cities and towns are fascinating, thanks to some inspired architecture and the Malagasy love for flowers, music, and warm colours. Romantic and relaxed, it's a great place to have a real anti-stress vacation.

"May I announce to you that Madagascar is the naturalist' promise land? Nature seems to have retreated there into a private sanctuary, where she could work on different models from any she has used elsewhere. There you meet bizarre and marvellous forms at every step." - Philippe De Commerson, 1771

Although greatly changed by man since 1771, Madagascar remains a truly wonderful country with unique wildlife, bizarre plants, superb climate, and the nicest people you will find anywhere.

Along with our scheduled departures Remote River Expeditions specializes in family and small group custom programs. Let us know how much time you have, your interests and budget and we'll be happy to offer a proposal for your visit. All our programs include the best naturalist guides.

We are based in Morondava, Madagascar and have been exploring and offering programs on the island since 1985.

We look forward to seeing you on the Great Red Island!

Highlights Include:

- Tsrirbihina River- four days, calm water rafting
- Avenue of the Baobabs
- Kirindy Forest Reserve
- Cities and towns: Antananarivo, Antsirbe, Miandrivazo, Morondava
- Central Highland and Western island tour
- Chez Maggie Hotel: Morondava on the Mozambique Channel:
- Beach time, body surfing, diving, mangrove swamps
- Expert local and international English-speaking and multi-lingual local naturalists and guides
- Small Group: Maximum 12 people
- Full Inclusive
- Excellent cuisine

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo from Nairobi or Paris. Lunch at the Grill du Rova overlooking the capital. Afternoon depart south through the highlands to Antsirabe. Overnight at the Hotel Diamant. (D)

Day 2 Morning drive to Miandrivazo through Menabe land, western volcanic region, rocky hills and grassland of zebu herds, and kasana plantations. Overnight at the Hotel Chez La Reine Rasalimo. (B,L,D)

Day 3 After breakfast we enjoy a brief tour of the village of Miandrivazo we board our awaiting rafts to begin our journey on the Tsiribihina River trip. (B,L,D)

Day 4-6 On the Tsiribihina River. (B,L,D) Camping.

Day 7 Finish river trip at Tsimafana. Overland south through the western deciduous forest, a natural history trip with its endemic fauna and flora to the Kirindy Forest. Evening walking tour. Overnight in the bungalows in the forest. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Morning and afternoon walks in the Kirindy Forest. We continue south, with a sunset stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs, to Morondava on the Mozambique Channel. With it's lovely gardens, the beachside the bungalows of the Hotel Chez Maggie becomes our home for the next two nights. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Full day to enjoy the mellow coastal town of Morondava with a variety of available activities including: relaxing in the sun, exploring town, bodysurfing, paddling through the mangrove forest, or sailing off shore in a local outrigger boat. Farewell dinner and overnight at the Hotel Chez Maggie. (B,L,D)

Day 10 After breakfast we transfer to airport for our flight to Antananarivo and connecting flight to Nairobi or Paris. Those with later flight connections will have time for shopping and optional tour to Ambohinmanga. (B)

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Antananarivo: ICT Hotel

Miandrivazo: Hotel Chez La Reine Rasalimo

Morondava: CHEZ MAGGIE HOTEL: A romantic hide-away in a comfortable garden setting. Friendly and relaxed, the Chez Maggie features: air-conditioned 2-story chalets and bungalows; superb cuisine; swimming pool; full service bar; laundry service and wondrous sunsets. Along with excursions to the Avenue of the Baobabs and the Kirindy Forest; the nearby local villages, markets, mangrove swamps, and the long white sand beach just outside your door.