Madagascar: Lemurs, National Parks & Coastlines (Christmas Departure)

What's Included

• Meals

  The tour includes 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners.

• Transport

  Transport includes minibuses, a domestic flight, and an open-backed truck for the final few kilometers to/from Andringitra.

• Group Size

  The maximum group size for the tour is 12 participants.

• Carbon Contributions

  Contributions to climate and community projects are included for all bookings.

• Expert Team

  The tour includes the full services of a Wild Frontiers Tour Leader with local guides where appropriate.

• Accommodation

  All accommodation as outlined in the itinerary is included.

• Entrance Fees

  All entrance fees for sights mentioned in the itinerary are included.

• Fitness Rating

  The tour has a moderate fitness rating.

What's Not Included

• Visas & Travel Insurance

  Visas are nationality dependent and travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips are optional and not included, but guidance will be provided in the pre-departure information documents.
  
  

• International Flights

  International flights are not included.
  
  An obligation-free quote for flights originating in the UK can be provided.
  
  

• Airport Transfers

  Complimentary transfers are included only if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights.
  
  

• Beverages & Personal Costs

  Beverages and any costs of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs, are not included.
  
  

• ExcludedItem

  We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras.
  
  As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.
  
  
  
  Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tour
  ationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatory
  Tips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documents
  International Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UK
  Airport Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights
  Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs

Visas

VISAS

Visas are necessary for many of the destinations we travel to and while we aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information, requirements frequently change and as such for the latest advice we advise that you check with the relevant embassies or contact a reputable visa agency. More details can be found here - https://www.wildfrontierstravel.com/visa

 For this tour UK passport holders currently require a visa for Madagascar.

Passports should ideally be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the end of your tour.

Non-UK passport holders or non-UK residents should contact the relevant embassies for individual requirements.

VACCINATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

There are no mandatory vaccination requirements for travellers to Madagascar For those individuals at highest risk please discuss with your local health care provider if a vaccine for Cholera is required. For any clients transiting for more than 12 hours through an airport/country with a risk of yellow fever transmission you will require a yellow fever certificate. 

For all destinations, please make sure you are up-to-date with any standard vaccinations (e.g. MMR, Hepatitis A, Tetanus) as recommended by your local health care provider. 

Malaria is present in all parts of Madagascar and precautions are essential.

For the most up-to-date information on all vaccination requirements and the most suitable anti-malarial tablets, we strongly suggest that you seek advice from your local travel centre or consult an official travel health website such as www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or www.travelhealthpro.org.uk

Covid Testing: No mandatory testing is currently required for vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers.

If necessary further details will be sent out to you upon booking, however ensuring that correct and valid visas & vaccinations are obtained remains the sole responsibility of the client.

Responsible Travel

With local people, culture and eco-systems in mind, responsible travel and sustainable tourism are at the core of Wild Frontiers. We believe that a successful trip not only delivers a unique and unsurpassable journey for our travellers but also benefits the people and places we visit.

When designing our tours, we actively seek out experiences that have a positive impact on the communities and precious environments we visit - from supporting social enterprises; resting our heads in rural homestays; and eating at locally owned restaurants; to helping fund conservation projects that protect wildlife and their habitats. 

Visit the Responsible Travel area of our website to read more, including the work of the Wild Frontiers Foundation through which we fundraise to aid community empowerment and education projects.

Key Aspects to Consider

Anyone in a reasonable state of health, with an open mind and a sense of adventure should be perfectly able to cope with this tour, however, please note there will be several hikes on offer (typically 1-3hrs in duration) which you should be able to undertake if wanting to get the most out of the tour. All walks are considered easy to moderate although some of the National Parks have some rugged and at times challenging terrain. All the hikes are optional should you not wish to partake. 

You should come prepared for some for some long driving days. Conditions in Madagascar can be unpredictable and a flexible attitude is essential during this trip. For logistical reasons it might be necessary to change this itinerary at very short notice, and you must be flexible enough to deal with this and acknowledge that this is an inherent part of travel to Madagascar. 

Travelling Solo and single supplements

As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!

Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip.

On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour except at Andingitra National Park where, depending on the final number of clients on the tour, it might be necessary for you to share a bungalow for these nights. If this is the case we would reimburse part of the cost of your single supplement on a pro-rota basis. 

Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.
 

Insurance

Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours. You should be aware that due to some of the geographical areas visited and some of the activities included on certain of our trips some standard insurance policies may not always provide adequate cover. As such we strongly recommend that you purchase a policy that adequately covers your trip. Please see the Insurance section for more details.

Travelling Solo and single supplements

As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!

Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip.

On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement
then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour except at Andingitra National Park where, depending on the final number of clients on the tour, it might be necessary for you to share a bungalow for these nights. If this is the case we would reimburse part of the cost of your single supplement on a pro-rota basis. 

Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.
 

Travelling Solo

As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!

Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip.

On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement
then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour except at Andingitra National Park where, depending on the final number of clients on the tour, it might be necessary for you to share a bungalow for these nights. If this is the case we would reimburse part of the cost of your single supplement on a pro-rota basis. 

Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.
 

Mode of Transport

Travel through Madagascar using minibuses, a domestic flight, and an open-backed truck for the final kilometers to/from Andringitra, ensuring a diverse and adventurous transportation experience.

Accommodation

Stay in a variety of accommodations including Gassy Country House, Royal Palace Hotel, Artisan Hotel, Centrest Sejour, Camp Catta, Satrana Lodge, La Mira de Madiorano, and Vakona Forest Lodge, offering comfort and local charm throughout your journey in Madagascar.