Tour T-33 Islands of Madagascar
Nosy Be - Mitsio Archipelago - Tsara Banjina
DAY 1 Late in the evening arrival
in Antananarivo (Tana). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 2 After breakfast sightseeing
of Antananarivo. Tana is built on two ridges which combine
in a V letter. This hilly area is full of contrasts. Red clay houses,
steepled churches isolated on hilltops, overlooking a mosaic of
green and brown paddy fields, winding streets and numerous, vibrant
markets stand against modern office buildings, shops and traffic.
From the right place, in the right light Antananarivo is one of
the most atractive capitals in the developing world. In the evening
sunshine it has the quality of child's picture book, with brightly
coloured houses stacked up the hillsides, mauve jacarandas and purple
bougainvillea against the dark blue of the winter sky.
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Nosy Be. Transfer to Vanila
Hotel. Time at leisure. Dinner. Overnight.
DAYS 3-4 Stay in Vanilla
Hotel on Nosy Be - an island off north-west coast of Madagascar
in the Mozambique Channel. This is very much a holidy island, blessed
with an almost perfect climate (sunshine with brief showers), fertile
and prosperous, with sugar, pepper, and vanila grown for export,
and the heady scent of ylang-ylang blossoms giving its the name
of "Perfumed Isle".
This is the place to come for rest and relaxation. Nosy Be provides
a taste of everything that is special to Madagascar, from wonderful
seafood to tropical beaches, from chameleons to lemurs. The place
offers plenty of sports and a fantastic experience during snorkeling
and diving, mountain biking, sea-fishing, excursions to the reserves
and to the neighbouring islands. On this unique island we spend
two days at leisure.
DAY 5 After breakfast transfer
to the Hellville harbour and boat transfer to the little
but incredibly beautiful, mountainous island of Tsara Banjina
in the Mitsio Archipelago. the archipelago lies 60 km northeast
from Nosy Be and all 14 islands are prime scuba diving and snorkling
destinations. .
The red, grey and black volcanic rocks rising high at the centre
of Tsara Banjina have a mass of lush green vegetation clinging to
them, from baobabs and other large trees to pachypodium and tiny
rockery plants. But its real glory are the crystal-clear green/indigo
sea, unspoilt reefs and pure white beaches of coars sand. The island
is filled with the melody of extraordinary birds.
Transfer to Tsarabanjina Hotel. Time at leisure. Dinner and
overnight.
DAYS 6-8 Stay in Tsarabanjina
Hotel that it is said to be a paradise of Mitsio Archipelago.
Tsarabanjina is offering luxury service at the highest level. Time
at leisure, relaxing on the beach, swimming, water skiing, surfing,
canoeing, playing volleyball, walking around the island etc.
DAY 9 Boat transfer to Nosy
Be. Transfer to the airport and flight to Antananarivo.
In the evening departure for Europe.
Prices include:
- accommodation for 8 nights
- breakfast and dinners (there is no dinner on day 1 and 9)
- lunches in Tsarabanjina
- all airport transfers
- boat transfers Nosy Be - Tsara Banjina - Nosy Be
Prices do not include:
- flight to Madagascar
- flight Tana - Nosy Be - Tana
- visa fees
- all drinks
- personal expenses, tips, porters etc.
- optional excursions and payable activities in Nosy Be and Tsarabanjina
Optional excursions in Nosy Be:
1. Mont Passot - half day tour
2. Tour of Nosy Be - full day tour with lunch
3. Nosy Komba / Nosy Tanikely - full day excursion with barbecue
(highly recommended)
4. Lokobe Reserve - full day excursion with picnic lunch
Excursions in Tsara Banjina:
1. Archipelago Mitsio + snorkeling Full day excursion to one of
the island of Archipelago Mitsio, picnic on the island and snorkeling
2. Grande Mitsio Half day excursion to Grande Mitsio with picnic
(tour of the island, basaltic organ pipes, panoramic views from
the highest point of the island)
3. Quatre Freres Sunset on Quatre Freres (4 Brothers)
4. Trawling: 1 hour EUR 65 (min 2 hours) 4 hours
5. Scuba diving
The above prices are subject to change.
