Madagascar Barefoot Luxury Culture & Kayak Adventure

Upon arrival in Madagascar’s capital city, Antananarivo, you will be met and welcomed by an English-speaking guide, before transferring to your hotel in the city centre.

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Ivato airport for your flight to Fort Dauphin, on the south-eastern coast, where you will be met by your guide and drive west towards Antandroy Spiny Forest offering a contrast of landscapes. You will arrive at your luxury tented camp in the late afternoon, where you can enjoy breath-taking views across the Mandrare River

After breakfast on the banks of the river, we embark on a trip to Antandroy forest where we will see the tombs of the Antandroy ancestors as well as lemurs and many bird species while crossing the river on foot. In the afternoon, you can either just relax at the camp or take part in our activity options such as a trip to the giant sand dunes of Lake Anony or night walks in the forest.

Today will be spent enjoying the various activities located at and around our luxury tented accommodation, tailored to your interests. Some unique and fascinating forest areas in close proximity to the camp can be exploredwhere with permission from and being accompanied by one of the local village chiefs.

This morning we will return to Fort Dauphin – the small and pretty major town in south-eastern Madagascar. Besides being really popular for its crayfish, Green hills, blue seas, fine beaches and a myriad of surrounding attractions – it’s especially a popular destination for surfers. After having lunch at a beach restaurant, we settle in at the hotel to spend the remaining day at leisure.

Today we set of to Sainte Luce Reserve which is situated on an island-like peninsula, cut off from the mainland, and offers us an experience of the spectacular beauty of south east Madagascar. Here you will spend your first day of kayaking. Experience beautiful coastal scenery and a gorgeous natural swimming pool nestled in the mountainous coastline.

After breakfast, we head north through the mangroves and forest. The river is adjacent to the protected forest and wetland, which also incorporates many kilometres of stunning white beaches. After a 2-hour paddle, we will walk to a secluded beach where we will enjoy lunch. Relax after lunch, enjoying this idyllic setting, before we set off for the next kayaking adventure to Belaveno.

This morning sees us paddling again. Enjoy another idyllic day on the river, following the littoral forest through the wetlands and soaking up the sights and sounds of nature and letting the stress and cares of modern living dissolve away. In the afternoon, we have a 2-hour paddle to a large lake. Wander through the forest to see the fruit bats, before our night walk.

After our last day of paddling on the river, we end at Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge being welcomed by a barbecue on the beach and a 30-minute back massage. Situated on a beautiful, private, white sandy bay, fringed with forest covered mountains, your lodge offers barefoot luxury with wildlife and water on your doorstep.

After breakfast you will embark on your choice of a wide range of wildlife and sporting activities which are included in your stay. Some of the options included amongst others are kayaking in the mangroves, early morning boat trips for wetland birding, snorkeling in the bay and nearby cove and visits to the local village and school. Other optional activities such as massages are available at your own expense.

You will drive back to Fort Dauphin and continue to the airport for your scheduled flight to Antananarivo, for your last night in Madagascar. Upon arrival in Antananarivo, you will be met and welcomed by an English-speaking guide, before transferring to your hotel in the city centre and enjoying a farewell dinner!

Our tour ends today. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.