Page 7 of Madagascar by Audley Travel

rainforests and island hideaways start by relaxing on the beautiful island of ile sainte marie combining days on the beach with delicious seafood meals at boraha village after three days fly back to antananarivo and drive through farming villages and rice paddies to andasibe national park walk in the rainforest to view chameleons frogs indris and other lemurs return to antananarivo for a night then fly to madagascar s northern tip to explore the beautiful waterfalls of amber mountain national park end with five nights at nosy komba relaxing in your hammock as pirogues and dhows drift slowly past day 1 days 2-4 anjajavy from the air days 5-6 fly from the uk to antananarivo via paris arrive in antananarivo fly to ile sainte marie three nights at boraha village fly to antananarivo drive to andasibe national park two nights at vakona lodge drive to antananarivo one night at the royal pallisandre day 7 days 8-10 fly to diego suarez and drive to amber mountain national park two nights at nature lodge days 11-15 fly to nosy be boat trip to nosy komba five nights at tsara komba walking in the anjajavy nature reserve coquerel s sifaka day 16 day 17 fly to antananarivo fly to london via paris arrive in london anjajavy private nature reserve idyllically remote on madagascar s northwest coast anjajavy is reached only by air flying towards the airstrip you pass thick forest that stops abruptly at the sea shading white-sand coves separated by limestone headlands a handful of dhows and pirogues bob in the water and in small clearings you see the thatched huts of the sakalava fishing villages the anjajavy private nature reserve covers an area of 450 hectares and is predominantly dry deciduous forest there are over 1,800 floral species most endemic and several medicinal wildlife is prolific and walks through the forest reveal chameleons frogs and spore of bush-pigs and the elusive fossa there are two diurnal lemur species the common brown lemur and coquerel s sifaka both of which are easily seen nocturnal species include sportive and mouse lemurs a stay at anjajavy is as much about the coast as it is the forest boat trips explore the mysterious islands of moramba bay where there are sacred baobab trees and sakalava tombs tucked high in caves and on ledges in the limestone cliffs running the length of the reserve is a series of small coves each one more beautiful than the last paths lead from one to the other allowing you to take a picnic and your snorkelling equipment and spend an afternoon on your own private beach anjajavyl h Ô t e l anjajavy private nature reserve anjajavy is set in extensive tropical gardens backed by thick forest and looking out over the turquoise waters of the mozambique channel there are 25 air-conditioned rosewood villas all of which face the sea and are a step away from the beach early in the morning madagascar lovebirds red fodys and madagascar wagtails flit about the gardens in the afternoons groups of brown lemurs and coquerel s sifakas leap through the trees to the forest the atmosphere is warm and relaxed at anjajavy and it is a perfect place to lounge by the pool explore idyllic beaches and savour the excellent food especially the freshly-baked pastries there are also plenty of activities including walks in the forest village visits boat trips in the mangroves sailing snorkelling kayaking and more stay for five days or more to really explore this remote and idyllic area extensions from nosy be fly direct to anjajavy for five nights explore the dry deciduous forests on guided walks or take boat trips to the mysterious islands of moramba bay every afternoon tea is taken in the `oasis a beautiful garden where coquerel s sifakas and brown lemurs often leap through the trees overhead tailor-made travel our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice the itineraries and accommodation shown are designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences prices vary according to selected accommodation and season please telephone us to discuss your individual requirements anjajavy pool madagascar telephone 01993 838 585 rosewood chalet at anjajavy 7

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