11 days tour

Dry Deciduous Birding

Dry Deciduous Birding

This tour includes:

Transport

Pick-up from the airport by 4x4 vehicle 4x4 car with driver + fuel Cost of transfer by speedboat Cost of transfer by motorboat

Accommodation

Accommodation in a hotel

Others

Pick-up from the hotel to head to the destination Assistance for travelers to shop at supermarkets or markets Assistance for travelers to conduct monetary transactions at a bank Safekeeping of travelersโ€™ belongings during the trip Entrance ticket to national parks Cost of guiding with local guides in national parks

Meals

Breakfast

Guide

Licensed national tour guide + Local guide

Not included:

Others

Lunch Dinner Personal needs (drinks, food, etc.) Bottled water Domestic flights if included in the travelerโ€™s itinerary International flights Tips

Insurance

Insurance is excluded

Flights

flights are excluded

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Itinerary of your trip Dry Deciduous Birding

  • Day 1 Tana (Arrival)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tana (Arrival)

      A member of our team will welcome you at Ivato international airport Hall. And then you will be transferred to your hotel located downtown Antananarivo (often abbreviated to Tana) where you can relax before the start of your next day adventures.

      Overnight: San Cristobal

  • Day 2 Tana โ€“ Tulear โ€“ Ifaty
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tana โ€“ Tulear โ€“ Ifaty

      You will be transferred to the airport for flight taking you to Tulรฉar, the capital of the Vezo fishing people. Upon arrival, you will be met by a member of our team representing our company, taking you to Ifaty, home of the fishermen, a village just by the seaside. Along the road, stops in hope to spot few species of birds including the Ring-plover, Lesser flamingo, Kittliz plover, Black-winged Stilt, and quite possibly the rarest Madagascar plover, Ruddy turnstone, Wimbrel, etc.

      Overnight: Belle Vue

  • Day 3 Ifaty
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ifaty

      Set off early in the morning by 5 a.m. visiting Ifaty spiny forest. Ifaty is home of the long-tailed Running coua, Chaberts vanga, Red-shouldered vanga, Sickle-billed vanga, Sub-desert Mesite, Madagascar Nightjar, Green-capped coua, Red-capped coua, Lafreysnayeโ€™s vanga, Common Newtonia, Archbolds Newtonia, Hook-billed vanga, Sub-desert brush-warbler, Madagascar Harrier hawk, Sakalava Weaver, Madagascar Fody, etc. In the afternoon, you can relax by the beach or explore the village to see and learn how fishermen do their daily business when taking offshore their catch, fresh and plenty.

      Overnight: Belle Vue

  • Day 4 Ifaty โ€“ Tsimanampetsotse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ifaty โ€“ Tsimanampetsotse

      We drive back to Tulรฉar and then transfer to Anakao boarding in a fast motor boat taking approximately one and half hour. Upon arrival, we depart to Tsimanampetsotse national park taking roughly three hour drive.

      Overnight: Relais dโ€™Ambola

  • Day 5 Tsimanampetsotse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsimanampetsotse

      This protected area is composed of a coastal forest, a limestone plateau, with a sandy lake and several caves some of which are accessible. We have the whole day visiting this park in search of the Red-tailed vanga, Madagascar plover, Greater and Lesser flamingo, Red knobbed coot, Verreauxi Couas and so forth. Besides, this is the only place that harbors the blind fish. After the visit, we drive back to your hotel.

      Overnight: Relais dโ€™Ambola

  • Day 6 Tsimanampetsotse โ€“ Anakao
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsimanampetsotse โ€“ Anakao

      Early morning breakfast and then drive back to Anakao. Upon arrival, immediate boat ride heading to Nosy Ve, home of the Red-tailed tropic bird, Sanderling, White-fronted Plover, Great Crested-Tern, Lesser Crested-Tern, etc. Also, Nosy Veโ€™s fine white sand, very clean beach, crystal clear water is a good place for snorkeling in order to spot plethora species of colorful fish underwater. Back to your hotel, and spend the afternoon at leisure.

      Overnight: Anakao Ocean Lodge

  • Day 7 Anakao โ€“ Tana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Anakao โ€“ Tana

      Early morning transfer back to Tulรฉar. Then, transfer to the airport for flight back to Tana.

      Overnight: San Cristobal

  • Day 8 Tana โ€“ Ankarafantsika
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tana โ€“ Ankarafantsika

      Morning drive along the national road number 4. Stops en route in hope to spot some birds including the Madagascar kestrel, Madagascar reunion harrier, Squacco heron, Little egret, Black egret, Green-backed heron, Black-crowned night heron, and so many more. You arrive at Ampijoroa forest station early evening.

      Overnight: Bungalow

  • Day 9 Ankarafantsika
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ankarafantsika

      We set off for a whole visit day in search of birds listed among our todayโ€™s agenda. This dry deciduous forest is located at 462 km north of Antananarivo. There are 103 species of birds recorded here, among which the most localized are Madagascar Fish-Eagle, Schlegelโ€™s Asity, Van Damโ€™s Vanga, Coquerelโ€™s Coua, Madagascar Jacana, Rufous vanga, White-Breasted Mesite, White-headed Vanga, Francesโ€™ sparrow hawk, Malagasy Scoops-Owl, Madagascar lesser cuckoo, African darter, Common greenshank, Purple heron, Madagascar crested Ibis, Malagasy Pond-heron, Madagascar button-quail, Madagascar Buzzard, Madagascar sparrow hawk, Cuckoo-roller,Broad-billed roller, etc.

      Overnight: Bungalow

  • Day 10 Ankarafantsika โ€“ Tana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ankarafantsika โ€“ Tana

      After breakfast, we drive back to Tana. Lunch somewhere and then few stops can be arranged by your guide along the road.

      Overnight: San Cristobal

  • Day 11 Fly Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly Home

      We have city tour this morning in order to learn about the capital and its people, their cultures, their daily life and so on. Some visit will be focused on areas settled in the upper town, visiting the old queen palace, picturesque cathedral, the lake Anosy and the busiest central part where the famous Zoma market is located, seeing bunch of foreign visitors, with good European architectures. Then, drive to Route Digue, a recommended place for souvenirs including products made from raffia, zebu horns, woodcarvings, semi-precious stones, local made tee-shirts, and so on. After shopping, transfer to the airport to catch a flight taking you back home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 65

Age range required for this experience. Underaged must be accompanied by adults.

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