THE SPICE ROAD
14 days / 13 nights
This 14-day tour will make you discover some part of the North East of Madagascar. It will take you first to Sambava which is in the region of the clove producers, coffee and specifically vanilla. You will visit the hill of Ambohimanitra where you will discover a rich collection of vanilla varieties and its pollination process. Then you will move on to Antalaha for a visit of the manufacture of the "dhow" - the local boat - inherited from the ancient Arab traders. After that, you will continue to Marojejy National Park where you will discover the lower part of the primary rainforests. Various species of reptiles, amphibians, lemurs, and many species of birds will be spotted. To finish this expedition, you will fly to Antananarivo then explore the Andasibe rainforest in the eastern part where you will meet with the biggest lemurs on earth called “Indri indri”.
- Discovery of Sambava known as the capital of Vanilla
- Visit of Ambohimanitra hill, a large field of vanilla trees
- Visit of a dhow factory, shipyard
- Exploration of the primary forests of Marojejy National Park with its flora and fauna
- Discovery of a private park of reptiles and amphibians
- Hiking in Analamazaotra special reserve which shelters the largest lemurs on earth
- Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast during the tour
- Accommodation on full board during the camping from day 3 to day 5
- Accommodation on full board during from day 6 to day 8
- Transportation in a private 4WD car with an English-speaking driver during the tour
- All transfers
- Local guide and entrance fees in parks mentioned in the program
- Long haul air tickets and taxes
- The Visa fees of around 35€ that you should pay at the airport
- Domestic flights: Antananarivo – Sambava – Antananarivo
- All meals not mentioned in the program
- All activities during the day off
- Tips and extra personal items