7-day Madagascar Island Hopping

Arriving at the airport of Nosy Be, you will be transferred to Sakatia Towers guest house, where you will spend the next two days enjoying the relaxed island life. Continuing on to Tanikely, you can experience an afternoon
of snorkelling in the fabulous clear waters of the marine reserve followed by a picnic lunch on the beach. We
proceed to Nosy Komba, famous for it's lemurs & thick forest, where you will spend two days on its shores, and
then to the nature reserve of Lokobie, where your last two nights are spent at Jungle Village. There are excellent walks available in the reserve, and throughout the trip, much of your time can be spent as you choose, with plenty of activities to keep you busy, from snorkelling, riding on pirogues and sea kayaks, to just sipping a drink whilst you enjoy the ocean views.

Highlights:  Chanty Beach, Ambatiloka, Nosy Tanikelly, Nosy Komba, Tanikely Marine Reserve, Jardine Vanille and Jungle Village in Lakobe Nature Reserve
Accommodation: Mid Range 2*+ Lodges

2010 Price: from USD$1180 per person sharing*

Included: Accommodation as listed in the itinerary; all meals and transfers as mentioned in itinerary

Excluded: Optional activities i.e. scuba diving, deep-sea fishing (sailfish), snorkelling, travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, Alcoholic drinks, tips and curios.

Days 1 and 2 - Antananarivo
A morning departure takes you from Johannesburg, South Africa and into Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo. After a quick stop there and a chance to do some last minute shopping, we transfer by taxi to Chanty beach and then by speedboat to Sakatia Towers, which is on a small private beach. The next two days will be spent snorkeling, taking pleasant walks, exploring the stunning beach, riding on pirogues and sea kayaks, and just soaking up the sand, sea and sun

Days 3 and 4 - Nosy Komba
After 3 nights at Sakatia Towers, today we make an early start to Ambatiloka by speed boat and taxi. We then take a day excursion with a beach picnic lunch at Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve - famed for its world class snorkeling and diving. After that, we proceed to Nosy Komba where will be accommodated at Hotel Jardin Vanille. Nosy Komba is a small island surrounded by clear water that is perfect for diving. This tiny island is secluded and remote - perfect for relaxation and fun in the sun. The islands big attraction is a large population of black lemur, roaming the trees, and with any luck, marine turtles may be spotted. Our time at Hotel Jardine Vanille will be spent relaxing on the beach, taking forest walks up the mountain, visiting the nearby Anjibe village and soaking up the sun. Pirogue trips and deep sea fishing can be organized for those who wish.

Days 5 and 6 - Nosy Be
After breakfast we travel via boat from Nosy Komba to the main island of Nosy Be, where you will check into Sambatra Bed & Breakfast. Just 20 minutes from Hell-ville, its location offers you easy access to the activities contained in the town. You can arrange trips to do Quad biking, visit the local market and Handicrafts market, see the sacred tree or climb Mount Passot. On day 6, we take a motorised pirogue trip to Lokobe Nature Reserve. Far from the flood of tourists Lokobie Reserve is only accessible by sea and is a haven of peace. Spend the day enjoying jungle walks to see the variety of wildlife, and take in the beautiful sounds of nature. The famous Nosy Be Panther Chameleon is present in this last remaining lowland rainforest on the island.

Day 7
After breakfast, we proceed by taxi to the airport where we will fly back to the capital city, Antanarivo and catch our flight back to Johannesburg, South Africa