Dancing Sifakas and the mysterious Aye aye
Your very authentic adventure begins in remote corner of Madagascar, the extreme south where rainfall is particularly low. Flora and fauna have been equipped by evolution to endure long periods of drought. In Berenty Reserve, watch for the "dancing" sifakas as they move along the ground. A drive on dirt roads brings you to your lodge on the Mandrare River, in the heart of a region of spiny forest and giant baobabs. This lodge is a very comfortable base for various activities in nature and surrounding villages. By private charter, you will travel to Maroansetra, a town on the Bay of Antongil that is barely accessible by road. You will then sail in two hours to the Masoala Peninsula where the primary rainforest is still pure and pristine. You will stay here on the beach among the forest, mangrove and sea. The rainforest is briefly yours alone, as chances are you will not meet any other visitors in this unique, very remote nature reserve. With a little luck, on an evening walk you will see the mysterious Aye-aye, a very shy creature. A wondrous apparition in a wonderful place. Where the world can't find you...
Beach stay on the island of Mahé
With your flight to the Seychelles, you'll trade the challenges of the dry, dusty south and the humid climate of Maroansetra for the soothing pleasures of a tropical island.
From a luxury resort on Mahé, you can explore both at sea and on land, as this is the largest island in the Seychelles.
However, the main focus is on the beautiful beaches and the view of the azure sea, a view that never bores.
Tips and tops Fly-in Madagascar and Seychelles:
- Your hotel at Fort Dauphin features an excellent restaurant and an infinity pool overlooking the bay
- Travel by 4WD with private driver to Berenty and Mandrare River Lodge
- Mandrare River Lodge features seven luxury canvas tents and an infinity pool
- Look for lemurs in the gallery forest and spiny forest, observe birds and visit a market in the village of Ifotaka
- Fly by private charter directly to Maroansetra for the most efficient connection to your next destination.
By boat, cross the Bay of Antongil - At Masoala Forest Lodge, you will stay in one of seven canvas tents on a high platform for optimal panoramic views
- Divide your days between activities on and in the sea - swimming, diving, whale watching, kayaking - and walks in the rainforest
- In Masoala National Park you will take walks during the day in search of lemurs, geckos, birds, beetles and tenrecs.
In the private nature reserve where your lodge is located, you will also take evening walks and then you will look for the Aye-aye, among other animals. - Enjoy a picnic on an idyllic beach far from civilization or a romantic dinner by the beach
- Read our blog on Lemurs of Madagascar to learn more about the sifaka, the aye aye and many other species
- Stay in the Seychelles on Mahé Island in a resort of your choice, or opt for a resort on one of the numerous other islands
