East : Perinet – Pangalanes – Sainte Marie

In the morning visit of Analamazaotra National Park (The Périnet) .Little, medium or big circuit according your physical condition (Tours can last from 2 to 6 hours). The reserve of Analamazaotra is known for its lemurs ”indri indri”, the biggest lemur of Madagascar, its powerful cry wakes the forest. An indri can perform a jump of 10 meters. In the afternoon we go to the private reserve of Vakona (islands of lemurs and the crocodile park) canoe trip in the islands and back to the hotel.

In the morning we head to Manambato , located Rasoabe lakeside in order to take boat for crossing the Pangalanes to Ankanin’ny Nofy, a paradise between water and forest, during the ride, bird watching, water plants, rice paddies, fish water fishing soft. Installation in Ecolodge Bush House . (Step 160 km – 3 hours, crossing by boat from 30 to 45 min)

Visit of the private reserve of Palmarium in the morning, a dozen species of lemurs playing in full freedom in the reserve, Indri, Sifaka, Coronatus, Varecia, variegata, Propithecus. A wildlife and rare endemic tree and a beautiful flora (orchids, carnivorous plants, ebony, mahogany, traveler’s trees) … the best specific palm in Madagascar, including the rarest varieties (Dypsis, Ravenea, Orania but Voanioala and Lemurophoenix). Relaxation on the site in the afternoon. Then we leave the hotel around 17:30 for outing in order to see the Aye-Aye. Arrive on site, we will observe the beginning of their activity and the search for their meal … At the same time, a guide will explain the Aye-Aye phenomenon and nightlife. The visit will last about an hour, we come back to the hotel in the evening.

We go back by boat to Manambato, the driver is already there. Continue by road to Mahambo through hills and green mountains made up of bamboo, traveler’s trees, palm tree.We cross the coastal city of Tamatave, it’s the largest port of Madagascar, continue towards Foulpointe along the east coast of the island and lush. Arrival in Mahambo by mid / late afternoon. Installation at the hotel at the edge of a lagoon. Mahambo is known for its lobsters that restaurants offer in season. (Step 175 km, 4h30) Hotel La Pirogue.

Departure from Mahambo to the village of Soanierana Ivongo in order to take the boat to Sainte Marie, we pass by Fénérive East, former trading post known for the cultivation of cloves, vanilla, and café.. We embark on boat to Sainte Marie. (Approximately 2 hours crossing) .Transfer to the hotel Ravohara (Step 75 km – 1h30, arrival at Sainte Marie around noon). Sainte-Marie Island is known for its authenticity and preserved its groups of humpback whales, its romantic history and hospitality of its inhabitants.

Stay at the hotel that can offer you all kinds of excursions: from July to mid September there is a ” Safari Whales Watching”, outing to ”Iles aux nattes” or ”the island with mats”, to the cove, island tour by bike or car.
”Safari whales watching” : Just a few steps from the coast and further out to sea, It’s spectacular! During these three months (July-September), only concerned about their amorous jousting cetaceans perform amazing leaps above the water, or hit the surface of the water with their pectoral fins, or probe and show their flukes, or come to the surface to observe what is happening there, and later in the season the mothers with their calves await us … An unforgettable experience to live absolutely!
Iles aux Nattes or ”Nosy Nanto” is located in south of Sainte Marie. It is separated by beautiful clear water and blue lagoon which surrounds the island to fully mats and separates the Indian Ocean by a large and beautiful coral reef. One of the characteristics of the island , the existence of Blévec lighthouse, from which the view is magnificent and extends over the reefs and the East Coast. Iles aux nattes one of the unmissable places in Sainte Marie. Upon crossing pirogue, the scents of tropical flora promise you an unique moment of escape ..

Transfer to the airport and flight back to Antananarivo. End of services.