Madagascar Baobabs & Lemurs Active Safari Private Adventure Tour

Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Mr. Josefa

Mr Josefa has been guiding in Madagascar for over 20 years and holds a certificate in tourism from the Madagascar Chambre of Commerce. He is dedicated to sharing Madagascar's cultural and ecological diversity and providing guests with an unforgettable experience. Mr Josefa studied English Language at the Institute of Antananarivo, and is delighted to be able to communicate his in-depth knowledge of Madagascar's unique flora and fauna to MT Sobek guests on our popular Madagascar adventures.

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Welcome to Antananarivo (a.k.a. "Tana" from the French colonial era), the capital and biggest city of Madagascar. Meet an MT Sobek representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the heart of Tana. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel this evening.
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After breakfast, depart Tana for a scenic drive east to Andasibe, a stunning rainforest park with two protected areas: the Perinet Special Reserve and Mantadia National Park. Perinet is world famous for its population of indri, the largest living lemur species. En route to Andasibe, take in the rural life — rice fields, redbrick houses, roadside fruit, and vegetable stands. After check-in and lunch, head to the private Mitsinjo Reserve. Operated by a local NGO, the reserve helps to fund conservation efforts and is home to a stunning array of wildlife. You can even plant an indigenous species along its reforestation trail!
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Set off on a private charter flight to Morondava, gateway to the Avenue of the Baobabs. Check into your beachside bungalow and enjoy lunch before taking a tour of the city. Then drive to the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs for a beautiful sunset among the Adansonia grandidieri, the largest of Madagascar\'s six species of baobab.
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Today you\'ll return to Tana by private charter flight and relax at a comfortable hotel near Ivato Airport. Enjoy the heated swimming pool and newly built spa with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gym and spa therapies using traditional Malagasy remedies. 
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Wake today for your flight to palm-fringed Nosy Be. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by Tsara Komba staff and transferred to your exquisite luxury lodge on Nosy Komba. Take in the incredible sea views from your beautiful wood-and-thatch lodge, nestled on a hillside between the forest and the beach. Nosy Komba is a former volcano covered by lush vegetation and surrounded by sapphire-blue sea and golden, sandy beaches. It\'s the perfect place to unwind in nature and explore at your own pace.


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Accommodations

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Boutique hotels and eco-lodges with deluxe amenities, all in the midst of pristine nature. Includes the luxurious Tsara Komba beach resort.

Palissandre Hotel & Spa

Luxury Hotel

Overlooking the Avenue of Independence, the Palissandre Hotel & Spa offers a perfect base for exploring the city. Comfortable rooms each feature a terrace, satellite TV, and A/C. Meals are served on the terrace overlooking the Malagasy capital. The hotel showcases a bar, a swimming pool, and a fitness center.

Le Soleil des Tsingy-Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar

Comfortable Hotel

Located at the heart of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Le Soleil des Tsingy offers 17 cozy and elegant bungalows, each with a private terrace, slate tile and Italian showers in the bathrooms, and large netting-covered beds. Guests cool off in the infinity pool, or dine at the restaurant while taking in dramatic views of the Manalambo River at sunset.

Palissandre Cote Ouest-Morondava, Madagascar

Comfortable Hotel

Situated at Nosy Kely on the beach of Morondava, Hôtel Palissandre Côte Ouest is a tropical paradise just 30 minutes from the famed Avenue of the Baobabs, and a perfect base for exploring the otherworldly Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. Guests relax by the pool, at the bar and restaurant, and in their spacious bungalows with private terraces and sea views.

Mantadia Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

Newly constructed in 2018, this lodge is a beautiful accommodation built on a hill with views of the surrounding forest. The Mantadia has an onsite restaurant offering 3 meals per day, in addition to a gorgeous turquoise pool and spa with a variety of treatments available. The rooms have private terraces, wood burning stoves, satellite TV, and WiFi. The staff is very helpful, and the hotel has a boutique where guests can find gifts unique to the region including natural silk, and a variety of souvenirs from local artisans.

Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa

Comfortable Hotel

Perfectly located close to the airport, the Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa is an ideal stop off in a lush green setting. Its 46 comfortable rooms are tastefully furnished and well-appointed with modern amenities. The Ikambo Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine in a friendly and relaxing setting, and you can sip a cocktail or fresh smoothie at the bar.

Tsara Komba Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

Tsara Komba Lodge is a 4-star luxury hotel in perfect keeping with its natural surroundings. Its eight wood and thatch bungalows are perched on the forested hillside and have incredible sea views as well as high-end amenities. Savor excellent slow-food cuisine and delight in tailor-made excursions that get you to the heart of the archipelago. Experience exclusive eco-luxury at its best!

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