- This kayaking Tour takes us to the discovery of the Masoala peninsula, the last remnant of primary forest of the Big Island. Accompanied by experienced guides, we will navigate through a myriad of beautiful bays, we explore some wild rivers and observe the unique fauna and flora. We snorkel in the marine national park in the Bay of Antongil.
Feasibility: April to December
Best season: September to November
Prices :
1275 Euros per person
1453 USD per person
Based on 2 person
D1: TANA / MAROANTSETRA / MASOALA NP (L/D)
Flight Tana / Maroantsetra. Reception at the airport and transfer to the harbur for the voyage across Antongil Bay to the lodge (2H of boat). Arrival and installation to the lodge and lunch.
In the afternoon we snorkel on the nearby coral reefs, rich in diversity. Then we go for a guided sea kayak to the look-out rock at the “Secret Cove” for the sunset, with the chance of a close encounter with Bottlenose Dolphin or Green Turtle.
Dinner and night in MASOALA
D2: MASOALA NP (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the lodge and full day exploration by sea kayak of the calm water and fantastic rock formations of Tampolo point. Stop for a swim on the beach at the “Sacred Island” and then kayak into a pristine mangrove and forested river, with the chance of spotting Blue-spotted stingrays in the shallow water or perhaps the Lesser bamboo lemurs crossing the river.
After a picnic lunch on the beach, return to camp by kayak.
At sun set we go for a guided nocturnal walk with the intriguing possibility of seeing some of the secretive nocturnal wildlife such as Leaf-tailed Gecko, Dwarf and Mouse lemurs and maybe even the elusive Aye-Aye.
Dinner and night in MASOALA
D3: MASOALA NP (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the lodge and we go by sea kayak through the Tampolo Marine Reserve to the mouth of the Antalavia River. The forested coastline viewed is stunningly beautiful, with countless deserted beaches and calm blue sea.
On arrival on the beach at Antalavia, we penetrate in the estuary to the cascades of the Antalavia River. Here refreshingly cool, clear water forms perfect swimming pools, over-hung by the lush forest with a chance of seeing White-fronted brown lemurs leaping through the canopy.
After a picnic lunch on the beach, we go back by sea kayak to the lodge.
Dinner and night in MASOALA
D4: MASOALA NP / NOSY MANGA BE / MAROANTSETRA / TANA (B/L)
Early breakfast and we board the boat for the voyage to the island of Nosy Mangabe.
Once ashore on the densely forested island, we explore the network of trails with our guide with a chance of spotting Black and white-ruffed and White-fronted brown lemurs, leaf-tailed geckos and perhaps a Madagascar tree boa. We can view the traditional Malagasy tombs in a cave and the engraved rocks on the “Plage des Hollandaise”.
After a picnic lunch on the beach, we board the boat once more for the voyage to Maroantsetra and transfer to the airport in time for the flight Maroantsetra / Tana. End of services.
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
