13 Days Beginner Surf Camp and Wildlife Discovery Safari in Madagascar

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

11:00

During this safari and surf camp, you will be staying in the following accommodations (2 to 3-star accommodations in general):

First night: Hotel Brajas or similar
Second night: Le Relais Thermal or similar
Third and fourth night: Isalo Ranch or similar
Fifth night: Auberge de la table or similar
Sixth to tenth night: Atlantis PADI Dive Resort or similar
Eleventh night: Auberge de la table or similar
Twelfth night: Grand Hotel Urban or similar

Program

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

Location

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

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Food

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

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Open water

What's included

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

What's not included

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

How to get there

Recommended Airports

TNR

Ivato International Airport

13 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Ivato International Airport (TNR). Transfers are included in the price, Bio D Island LLC will pick you up from the airport.

Airport: Ivato International Airport Airport transfer included: Ivato International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

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.

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