Green & Turquoise

The Green & Turquoise Tour is a 9-day private guided itinerary exploring two regions of Madagascar, from the very green forests of the very south to the turquoise waters of the south-west. If you like the road less travelled, raw and untouched places – this trip is for you. The tour has been exceptionally designed for a group of friends or couples who like to explore and do something active. Many of the included highlights are unique in the world, only to be found in Madagascar. Expect lots of beauty: spectacular beaches, unique marine life, birds and plants, impressive baobab trees, a bit of history and culture. If you were thinking of lemurs, south is the way to go. This is a balanced trip, combining relaxation and activities and doesn’t involve day-long drives. Hike in the endemic forest, meet the playful lemurs, enjoy magical lagoons and exotic bays, watch the flamingoes at Tsimanampetsotsa, dive and snorkel along a magnificent coral reef full of marine life. Depending on the season you might want to extend the stay in Fort Dauphin for whale-watching. The program includes accommodation at small boutique hotels with comfort and charm. This trip can also start the other way around, depending on the flight scheduling.

9 Days – From £1,570 per person (Half Board)

*equivalent in USD, EUR accepted

Itinerary: Fort Dauphin, Tulear, Anakao, Tsimanampetsotra

Included

Price is per person, based on two people sharing in a double/twin room
Half Board Accommodation (except for days 3 to 5 -BB)
All the excursions mentioned in the itinerary on a private basis
All transfers on a private basis
Entrance & guiding fees to all the mentioned National Parks
Professional English speaking driver/guide
All mandatory local taxes

Excluded

Visa, where applicable
International Flights (See Flights to Madagascar)
Domestic Flights (allow around £300-350 per person for FTU-TLE-TNR)
Personal Expenses
Insurance
Tips & Gratuities
Meals not mentioned in the description

Flights

International flights are not included in the package price. We give you the freedom to book the flights yourself, use miles and choose your preferred airline, and if you are stuck we can help you find the right connections. Return flights to Madagascar start from £700 per person, depending on the connections and time of the year.

For families and groups (starting with 5 pax), we can book domestic flights in Madagascar, during the high season, and if the trip is part of a more complex itinerary. This is to ensure a seamless travel and no complications.

How to Book

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This is a sample itinerary and prices are correct at the time of writing. We can tailor it to suit your plans by changing the length of the trip or the order of activities. More days can be added. Other hotels can be chosen, according to your liking. For more travel inspiration check these itineraries.

Day 1 - Welcome to Fort Dauphin

Today you will arrive in Fort Dauphin. You will be met and transferred by road to Berenty (about 4h drive). This reserve has a rich gallery of flora and fauna. Due to isolation, Madagascar wildlife has evolved on its own unique way, of which, lemurs are the most knows species. More than 100 species have been recorded. Berenty is one of the best places to spot lemurs, a large population of them living here. The name “Kingdom of Lemurs” is there for a reason. Berenty is also the place for spotting many endemic birds of Madagascar. After refreshing, visit the community museum. After dinner, take a night walk to spot nocturnal lemurs and reptiles. Overnight at Berenty Lodge.

Day 2 - Lemurs & Birds

At dawn, go on a bird-watching expedition with a local guide along the Mandrare river valley. Watch the sifakas opening their arms to the sun – their ‘good morning’ ritual. Enjoy the coolness of the forest before breakfast. In the afternoon explore the reserve. Visits in the reserve are unlimited for resident guests, so you can either explore on your own or with a guide, as long as you remain on the path and do not feed the animals. Berenty is the place to see the nepenthès fields with the local carnivorous plants, the endemic triangular palm and the huge areas of sisal plantations. At night take a walk to admire nocturnal animals. Overnight at Berenty Lodge.

Day 3 - Fort-Dauphin

In the morning drive to Fort-Dauphin, passing by the Anosy Mountains. The drive is very scenic, green and lush, with rice fields, local palms and mango trees. After crossing the last part of the south bush, climb to Col de Ranopiso. Arrive in Fort-Dauphin around noon. In the afternoon, take a city tour around this diverse and scenic town with a turbulent history. This area has two micro-climates, the humid one creating a lush tropical forest and huge mountains and the dry one creating thorny forests. Beautiful beaches are topping the scenery. After the city tour continue to Nahampoana Park, another reserve with a large population of lemurs. Overnight at Talinjoo Hotel.

Day 4 - Bota trip to Lokaro

After breakfast, drive up to Lanirano Lake and take the boat along a narrow channel through a lagoon with lush mangroves. After crossing Ambavarano, you will reach the scenic village of Evatra where the lake meets the sea, creating beautiful creeks. Ah, those old pirogues of the local fishermen! Continue sailing up to the Col. More and more wonderful views out there. Don’t miss the nepenthes, a carnivorous plant. Lokaro bay, a round bay with green water will show up at the end of the trip. The bay is famous for prawns and crawfish – a great place for a lunch break. Return to Fort-Dauphin at the end of the afternoon. Overnight at Overnight at Talinjoo Hotel.

Day 5 - Fly to Tulear

After breakfast, take a short 45-min flight to Tulear around 10.30. Extending along the Mozambique Channel, immediately north of the Tropic of Capricorn, Toliara is the largest town of southern Madagascar. The Great Reef extending all the way to Morombe starts here. Toliara is often called City of the Sun due to strong sunshine. Upon arrival, transfer to Antsokay Arboretum, a botanical park of 40 ha located in the south-east of the town. Local plants, threatened by constant deforestation and bushfires are reproduced and multiplied here by seed or transplant. This is a really beautiful garden to see. Overnight at Auberge de la Table.

Day 6 - Dreamy Anakao

Early in the morning, transfer to the harbour and take a 1h 15 min boat transfer to Anakao. This charming Vezo village with white-sand beaches and emerald sea is one of the most beautiful places in Madagascar. Discovered by the local fishermen not so long ago, Anakao is still unspoiled and authentic. Spend dreamy moments in the wild, refill your batteries with pure energy and beauty. For something more active, the reefs off Anakao offer good diving and surfing. While snorkelling it is possible to see a myriad of fish. Spend the rest of day at leisure. Overnight at Anakao Ocean Lodge.

Day 7 - Nosy Ve & Nosy Satrana

After breakfast take a sea tour. Two coral islands surround Anakao and its lagoon, Nosy Ve and Nosy Satrana. Nosy Ve is home to the only colony of tail-straw tropic birds, also called the red-tailed phaeton. They hide all over the island to lay eggs and hatch. Nosy Satrana is located inside the lagoon itself. Visit both islands on a pirogue, when the tide is right. The site is also ideal for whale watching along the coast during the austral winter. Spend the day swimming and snorkelling. Enjoy the feeling of being at the end of the world. The guides will prepare a delicious lunch from the fresh catch. Overnight at Anakao Ocean Lodge.

Day 8 - Tsimanampetsotra

After breakfast, take a sandy road to the spectacular Tsimanampetsotsa (drive about 1h). The park is a leading biological site and one of the most important nature reserves in Madagascar. This unique alkaline lake is a bird paradise, among which pink flamingos. You will also see huge baobabs, colourful Mahafaly tombs and a cave. Later on, visit Ampotaka, which is not far from Betioky. This part of Madagascar is very dry and the local people dig out cavities in the baobab trunks, serving as water reserves. Finish the trip at the stunning Ambola beach. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Bakuba Lodge.

Day 9 - Tulear

After breakfast drive back to Anakao to take a 1h 15-min boat ride to Tulear. Depending on your flight departure you can spend some time in the city. Don’t miss the small shellfish market with various handicrafts in Tulear. You can extend your stay for several more days, especially if you are interested in surfing and kite-surfing, there are some good waves in the area created by the reef. This hidden paradise with a 5* pure nature will always be remembered as unique and beautiful.