10 days tour

Rain Forest Birding

Rain Forest 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

Guide

Licensed national tour guide + Local guide

Meals

Breakfast

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is excluded

Flights

flights are excluded

Others

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

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Itinerary of your trip Rain Forest Birding

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

      Tana (Arrival)

      Upon arrival at Ivato international airport, you will be met by a member of our team and then you will be transferred to your hotel.

      Overnight: Chalet des Roses.

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

      Tana โ€“ Antsirabe

      Set off toward Antsirabe with stops along the road to spot some birds including the Black-crowned night heron, Green backed heron, Squacco heron, Black egret, Little egret, Hammerkop and so forth. When arriving at Antsirabe, visit the surrounding areas and various workshops of semi and precious stones.

      Overnight: Le Voyageur

  • Day 3 Antsirabe โ€“ Ranomafana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antsirabe โ€“ Ranomafana

      We depart today heading to Ranomafana; stop at Ambositra, the capital of woodcarving. Visit some workshops and then you can go shopping at some shops. After lunch, continue driving to Ranomafana. Stop at Namorona waterfall.

      Drive to your hotel for overnight at Karibo Hotel.

  • Day 4 Ranomafana (Vohiparara Visit)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ranomafana (Vohiparara Visit)

      You have a full day visit in Vohiparara forest accompanied by your guides in search of several species of birds, 12 species of lemur and 90 species of butterflies. Besides, there are 98 species of amphibians and 62 species of reptiles such as chameleons, and so on. The Pitta like ground roller and other endemic birds like the Brown mesite, Velvet asity, Stripe-throated jerry, Common newtonia, Dark newtonia, Long-billed Tretraka, Malagasy kingfisher, Red capped coua, Forest rock thrush, etc. nest in this park.

      Overnight: Karibo Hotel

  • Day 5 Ranomafana Visit - Antsirabe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ranomafana Visit - Antsirabe

      We explore the morning in search of not only birds but also other animals. Ranomafana is the only place where we can observe the Golden bamboo lemur, Greater bamboo lemur, Milne Edwards sifaka, and few species of reptiles, frogs, satanic leaf-tailed gecko, ring-tailed mangoose, and of course birds like the Velvety asity, Crested ibis, and so forth. After the visit, we drive back to Antsirabe.

      Overnight: Le Voyageur

  • Day 6 Antsirabe โ€“ Tana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antsirabe โ€“ Tana

      This morning, city tour and then we depart back to Tana with stops en route.

      Settle in your hotel for overnight at Chalet des Roses

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

      Tana โ€“ Andasibe

      Depart to Andasibe taking approximately 3.5 hour drive. Stop at Mangoro River to spot some birds on the bank of the River such as Madagascar Pratincole, Common sandpiper, Malachite kingfisher and many more. On arrival, visit the famous Vakona Reserve where five species of lemurs such as the black-and white ruffed lemur, the browns, the ring-tail lemur, the modest eastern bamboo lemur and the diademed sifaka can be seen in this reserve.

      Overnight: Andasibe Hotel

  • Day 8 Andasibe (Mantadia National Park)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Andasibe (Mantadia National Park)

      We drive to Mantadia national park in search of endemic birds nesting in this park. The bird list of today includes, Pitta like ground roller, Scaly ground roller, Red breasted coua, Red fronted coua, Madagascar Nightjar, White-throated Oxylabes, Velvety asity, Yellow bellied asity, spectacular Red Fody, Broad billed roller, Cuckoo roller, Madagascar serpent eagle, Madagascar Ibis, Madagascar starling, etc. Lunch and then drive back to your hotel.

      Overnight: Andasibe hotel

  • Day 9 Andasibe (Analamazoatra Reserve) - Tana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Andasibe (Analamazoatra Reserve) - Tana

      After breakfast, visit Analamazoatra reserve harboring many species of birds such as the nuthatch vanga, Blue vanga, Madagascar fluff tail, Madagascar Wood rail, Madagascar Cuckoo shrike, Madagascar buzzard, Short-legged ground roller, Red-shouldered vanga, Nelicourvi weaver, Blue Coua, White throated rail, Madagascar harrier hawk, Frances sparrow hawk and many more. After the visit, we drive back to Tana.

      Overnight: Chalet des Roses

  • Day 10 Departure Back Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Back Home

      You have a morning city tour visiting Tana and its surrounding including the upper town and lower town in downtown Tana, the queen palaces, the old picturesque cathedral and then the lake Anosy. After the city tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. End of our service.

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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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