Northwest Madagascar Wildlife Cruise
Why join this Voyage?
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Unique voyage exploring the remote beaches, teeming reefs, dense mangroves and beautiful islands of northwest Madagascar, experiencing the extraordinary wildlife and charming people of this region
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Encounter Madagascar’s exotic wildlife, including humpback whales and dolphins, nesting turtles, black lemurs, frigate birds and chameleons amongst other endemic reptiles, as well as sea birds and plant life
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Travel aboard a small recently refurbished research ship with a maximum of just 24 passengers. Varied daily excursions accompanied by onboard naturalist guide. Optional kayaking and full dive facilities
Trip Summary
This expeditionary Madagascar cruise offers the adventure traveller the rare chance to experience the unique wildlife and beautiful scenery of the island’s virtually inaccessible northwest region. Using the newly refurbished small research ship Maya Dugong as your floating base, explore this stunning coastline with daily guided excursions to nature reserves and local fishing communities, with plenty of opportunity for snorkelling and swimming, whale watching, kayaking and diving (optional). The snorkelling and diving here is some of the best in the region. Choice of either a full 15 day or shorter 8 day expeditionary voyage departing in August. The boat is also available for Private Charter to private groups (July – September).
Voyage Outline
Day 1: Nosy Be/ Embarkation
Day 2: Grande Misto
Day 3: Cap Saint Sebastien
Day 4: Nosy Hara
Day 5: Nosy Vaha & Nosy Fasy
Day 6: Iles Mitsio
Day 7: Nosy Komba
Day 8: Nosy Be/ Kisimany
Day 9: Iles Radames
Days 10 to 11: Baie de Mourambe
Day 12: Nosy Lava & Nosy Saba
Day 13: Iles Radames
Day 14: Baramahamay
Day 15: Nosy Be/ Embarkation