Madagascar Barefoot Luxury 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 at your hotel, you will be transferred back to Ivato airport for your scheduled flight to Fort Dauphin. Upon arrival in Fort Dauphin, transfer by road with lunch at the beach restaurant, then settle into your 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 kilometers of stunning white beaches. After a 2 hour paddle, we will walk to a secluded beach where we will enjoy lunch. Relax after lunch and enjoy the idyllic setting, before we set off for the next kayak 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 in 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 spa treatment. 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, among 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 a farewell dinner!

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