{"id":90395,"date":"2012-09-06T11:10:53","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T09:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/inspiratie-reis\/madagascar-looking-for-lemurs\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T11:52:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T09:52:41","slug":"madagascar-looking-for-lemurs","status":"publish","type":"inspiratie_reizen","link":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/africa\/tours\/madagascar-looking-for-lemurs","title":{"rendered":"Extremes of Madagascar"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The green east and the dry south<\/h2>\n<p>  During this trip, the nature and wildlife experience is the focus and you will see many lemurs, chameleons and birds. The trip falls into two very different parts: first, the wet rainforest near Andasibe in the east, followed by a tour in the extreme south of Madagascar, where the climate is very dry.  <\/p>\n<h3>The call of the indri<\/h3>\n<p>  Your journey begins in the popular Andasibe National Park which consists of two protected areas: Mantadia National Park and the Analamazaotra Reserve. In the secondary rainforest of the Analamazoatra Reserve, you will go in search of the largest of all lemurs, the indri.<br \/>\nIts territorial call extends for miles, but it is downright impressive when you approach the animals just a few feet away.<br \/>\nThe primary rainforest of Mantadia National Park is more rugged and less visited.<br \/>\nEnjoy the particularly rich biodiversity of the primary forest undisturbed, with several species of lemurs, more than 100 species of birds and imposing forest giants such as pallisander<em>(Dalbergia baronii<\/em>).     <\/p>\n<h3>Natural pools and relaxing by the sea<\/h3>\n<p>  How different is the far south!<br \/>\nIsalo National Park consists of jaggedly eroded rocks and plateaus surrounded by vast grasslands.<br \/>\nAn arid landscape dominated by bizarre rock formations.<br \/>\nHidden in this landscape are green gorges with streams, waterfalls and natural pools.<br \/>\nThe journey continues to a beach destination at Anakao, a traditional fishing village on an improbably beautiful part of the coast far from crowds and asphalt roads.<br \/>\nThis authentic world is surrounded by baobabs and spiny forest.<br \/>\nColored sails glide silently along over the sea as the small wooden boats set sail for the day.<br \/>\nAre you going out to sea, too?<br \/>\nThere is plenty to see.<br \/>\nThere are also opportunities for excursions on land in this remote part of Madagascar.           <em>Where the world can&#8217;t find you&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Tips and tops Luxury Tour &#8211; Extremes of Madagascar:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>By 4WD with private driver you will travel to <strong>Andasibe<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In <strong>Andasibe-Mantadia National Park<\/strong> and the <strong>Analamazaotra Reserve<\/strong>, you will see the largest of all lemurs &#8211; the indri &#8211; and the particularly photogenic diademed sifaka, perfectly camouflaged geckos and many bird species, among others<\/li>\n<li>On an evening hike at the edge of the park, look for nocturnal lemurs such as the mouse lemur<\/li>\n<li>Fly by private charter to the airstrip at <strong>Ranohira<\/strong>, on the edge of the <strong>Isalo National<\/strong> Park<\/li>\n<li>Take walks in this beautiful nature reserve and enjoy a delicious lunch in the middle of nature<\/li>\n<li>Optional: a tour by 4WD, <em>via ferrata<\/em> or horseback ride<\/li>\n<li>From <strong>Tul\u00e9ar<\/strong>, sail directly to your seaside resort<\/li>\n<li>From July to September, humpback whales pass through the waters around Anakao.<br \/>\nWatch for these animals from the beach or take a whale watching excursion <\/li>\n<li>Sail to the small island of <strong>Nosy Ve<\/strong> and observe many seabirds.<br \/>\nWhile snorkeling or diving a fantastic fresh lunch will be prepared for you <\/li>\n<li>Take a day excursion to <strong>Tsimanampetsotse National Park<\/strong>.<br \/>\nHere you will see flamingos in the lake, caves with blind fish, huge baobabs and large land turtles <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The green east and the dry south; 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