13 Days Beginner Surf Camp and Wildlife Discovery Safari in Madagascar

Day 1: Antananarivo

• Reception
• You will be picked up at the airport in Antananarivo and be transferred to the hotel where you'll spend the night.

Day 2: Antananarivo - Ranomafana

• Depart to the road towards the South, the RN7. You can admire the beautiful landscapes of the highlands along the road; sumptuous valleys, small villages, and rice paddies will fascinate you.
• Arrive in Ranomafana in the afternoon.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Ranomafana - Ranohira

• In the morning, visit Ranomafana National Park that is a part of the Atsinanana humid forests, registered in the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. This tourist site is crossed by 25 rivers and is home to a great diversity of fauna and flora, some of which is the rare golden hapalemur, an endangered species, afterward, go further south.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4: Ranohira

• This day is dedicated to the visit of Isalo National Park; this ruiniform massif is a protected area of about 80,000 hectares. It is above all the habitat of numerous fauna and flora species scattered throughout the reserve. Apart from reptiles and lemurs, 77 bird species live there, 70% of which are endemic. Moreover, hiking in the canyons, and swimming in natural pools will be in the program.
• For the more athletic, there is a possibility to visit the reserve by bike (optional).
• Towards the end of the afternoon, admire the sunset through the Isalo Window, an opportunity to take some pictures; postcard landscape. *Overnight at the hotel.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Ranohira - Tulear

• Depart to Tulear.
• Cross the Mahafaly plateau and its many tombs surmounted by Aloalo (carved wooden posts). The Mahafaly tomb is a funerary art with representative drawings of the deceased's life. You will also see baobabs in the beautiful scenery of the Great South spectacular landscape.
• Finally, visit Antsokay Arboretum which is the perfect place for flora lovers since there are about 900 plant species, 90% of which are endemic.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6: Tulear - Anakao

• Have a boat transfer from Tulear to Anakao.
• Once you arrived at Anakao, you will have the first surfing lessons.
• After the lesson, you will have an excursion to Nosy Ve where the very rare Red-Tailed Tropicbird dwells.
• Apart from surfing, you can also do lots of watersports in Anakao such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and open water diving.
• Included Meals: Full-Board Meals

Day 7: Anakao

• Have your second surf lesson.
• Explore a virgin island called Nosy Satrana, it is a genuine off-the-beaten-track spot.
• Included Meals: Full-Board Meals

Day 8: Anakao

• Have your third surf lesson.
• Visit Tsimanampetsotsa Park where you will do birdwatching, trekking, and whale-watching (from July to September in general).
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 9: Anakao

• Have your fourth surf lesson.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10: Anakao

• Have a surf trip at the best spots for beginners in Anakao.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 11: Anakao - Tulear

• Have a boat transfer from Anakao to Tulear then you will be picked up at the port and transferred to the hotel.
• Have this free day to relax or to visit Tulear.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 12: Tulear - Antananarivo

• You will be transferred to Tulear airport and have your return flight to Antananarivo.
• Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
• Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 13: Antananarivo - International Return Flight

• Visit the dike craft market.
• You will be transferred to the airport for your international return flight.
• Included Meals: Breakfast

This surf camp and wildlife safari will take you to remarkable places like Antananarivo, Ranomafana, Ranohira, Tulear, and Anakao.

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During this safari, your daily breakfast and dinner are included in the price, except on your arrival date; some lunches will also be served.

• Scuba Diving
• Snorkeling
• Open water

• 5-day surfboard hire
• All surf lessons
• Surf trip on Day 10
• Island outings in Nosy Ve and Nosy Satrana
• 12 nights accommodation
• Tourist vignettes and tourist taxes in hotels
• Daily breakfast and dinner and some lunches (Meals as indicated in the program)
• Ranomafana National Park visit
• Isalo National Park visit
• Tsimanampetsotsa National Park visit
• Dike craft market of Antananarivo visit
• Entrance and guiding fees during visits
• Transportation with a driver-guide (except at Anakao)
• Fuel and driver's allowance
• Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• All ground and sea transfers

• International flights
• Day 12 domestic flight from Tulear to Antananarivo (between 150 and 250 EUR per adult)
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees (35 EUR)
• Tips, drinks, and personal expenses
• Services not mentioned in the program

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.