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April 2009
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Madagascar Dhow Camping Trip
An 8-Day Island-hopping Dhow Camping Trip around Nosy Be
Itinerary
Spend 7 glorious days island-hopping on a Dhow sailing boat between the various islands of Northern Madagascar’s pristine coastline. Visit remote islands, coves, marine reserves and mangroves, local villages and markets and the resident Lemurs. Enjoy snorkeling, sea-kayaking, walking, fishing and swimming. All meals provided on board or in camp as per itinerary. Accommodation – camping on islands unless stated otherwise. (All equipment provided.)
DAY 1: Arrive Madagascar (Nosy Be or Antananarivo)
Overnight in a bed & breakfast in either Nosy Be or Antananarivo depending on what your flights dictate. Explore at your own leisure and own expense. Transfer to Nosy Be the next morning if need be.
Day 2 - 7: Various islands BLD
We board the dhow and set sail for the islands!
During the next 7 days (6 nights) we will sail to some of the following islands. Please note these are dependant on weather and tide conditions:
Russian Bay is a beautiful and remote place opposite the Nosy Be archipelago. Enjoy the fantastic marine life for snorkeling and fishing or whales in season. The tropical woods harbour abundant birdlife, reptiles and lemurs.
Nosy Iranja (Island of Turtles) – the larger and inhabited of the two islands, Nosy Iranja and Nosy Iranja Kely are connected by a 1.5 km long sand bar, negotiable on foot at low tide. Nosy Iranja is a peaceful and remote island with crystal clear waters, good fishing, wonderful walks and fantastic opportunities to sea kayak and explore on foot. Iranja is a breeding reserve for hawksbill turtles.
Mahalina - we spend time here relaxing in the beautiful surroundings, or kayaking up the mangrove swamps. The area is great for snorkelling, fishing and spear-fishing. We may use A-frame bungalows on Mahalina, instead of camping.
Lokobie reserve – a protected reserve, Lokobe offers wildlife galore with the likelihood of you spotting several lemur species, colourful chameleons and maybe a snake or two amid the forest!
Nosy Tanikely – a marine reserve teeming with underwater flora and fauna, allowing us the chance for some superb snorkeling in warm waters with great visibility. You are likely to spot an amazing variety of marine life; from coral, starfish and anemones to every colour and shape of fish - and perhaps a turtle if you are lucky!
Nosy Komba – a island with quaint villages, craft markets and famed for its habituated Lemurs, who may take a jump onto your shoulders!
Day 8: Hell-Ville and end of Dhow experience B
Sail back to Hell-Ville port where our dhow adventure comes to an end. Catch your return flight to Antananarivo where depending on flight connections you may need to overnight before returning to Johannesburg the following day.
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Per Person Rate
Rates valid from 1 January 2009 – 31 October 2009
**Rates are subject to change
Group Size: Minimum 6, Maximum 10
| Tour Fare: (2009)* |
| ADULT FARE (from 12 yrs upwards) |
| Low Season |
High Season |
| R 8,810 |
R 9,350 |
| Single Supplement R130 |
| CHILD FARE (from 8 to 11 yrs) |
| Low Season |
High Season |
| R 7,170 |
R 7,540 |
| Single Supplement R130 |
Included in the price
Return flights from Johannesburg to Nosy Be, transfers to and from Nosy Be airport (if clients do not stay on in Nosy Be), use of full camping equipment, all sea transport in a fully kitted motorized Dhow, use of sea kayaks on Dhow, all meals on the boat or at camp, one bottle of mineral water per person per day.
Not included in the price
All Optional excursions mentioned in the program, all personal expenses, travel and medical insurance, tips, drinks, visas, airport taxes of approximately R2000 per person), diving, snorkeling and fishing equipment, any meals not mentioned in the itinerary, transfer from Nosy Be to the airport (if clients stay on after the Dhow trip has ended).
Happy travels :)
Joan
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**Photographs and Itineraries courtesy of Jenman Safaris**
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