60 F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 The Remote North 10 days London to London Days 1. Depart London Depart London for Antananarivo, via Paris. Days 2 & 3. Amber Mountain [B, D] On arrival in the early morning you will be met and transferred to a nearby hotel to freshen up before flying to the coastal town of Diego Suarez and on to Amber Mountain National Park where you spend the next two nights at Nature Lodge in Joffreville just outside the park. Amber Mountain National Park is one of Madagascar’s most attractive and scenic parks. Thick forest with lush and diverse flora and fauna, tumbling waterfalls, crater lakes and of course the lemurs - are all on offer. Be on the lookout for Sanfords Brown Lemur and the larger Crowned Lemur. Days 4 & 5. Ankarana [B, D] This morning you transfer by road to Ankarana where you spend two nights camping in Ankarana Special Reserve. Ankarana is formed from a massif of limestone some 80 kilometres long and 50 kilometres wide. This rocky outcrop has been eroded by subterranean rivers and rain forming a vast system of caves and canyons and producing razor sharp points called 'tsingy'. Around the massif is a dense dry deciduous forest which shelters large populations of Crowned Lemur, Sandford's Lemur, and the nocturnal Forked Marked Lemur, Grey Mouse Lemur, and Greater Dwarf Lemur. Birdlife is equally well represented with the rare Brown Mesite, and other more common species such as Crested Ibis, Crested Coua and Madagascar Harrier Hawk all resident. Your nights here will be spent under canvas, camping beside a cliff face and inside one of the forest canyons. The wildlife here shows no fear of humans, with troops of audacious lemurs and Ring-tailed Mongoose coming out to steal your food during camp meal times! Days 6 to 8. Nosy Be [B, D] After breakfast drive to Ankify via Ambanja and then transfer by boat to the island of Nosy Be, where you spend three nights of relaxation at the Vanila Hotel. This is the largest island in the extensive archipelago, lying off the north-west coast of Madagascar. With a tropical climate, palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs galore, you may wish to just spend your time here simply relaxing. However, a visit to the Black Lemur colony at Nosy Komba and the marine reserve at Nosy Tanikely for a picnic lunch is also included. Day 9. Homeward [B] Return to Antananarivo for your homeward flight to the UK, via Paris. Day 10. Arrive home Best of the East 15 days London to London Day 1. Depart London Depart London for Antananarivo flying via Paris. Days 2 & 3. Andasibe [B, D] On arrival in Antananarivo you transfer to Andasibe for a 2-night stay at Vakona Lodge. (See our ‘Lemurs, Forests & Baobabs’ itinerary for a description of the area.) Days 4 & 5. Akaninn’ny Nofy [B, D] After breakfast you transfer by road to Manambato, and onwards by boat to Akanin’ny Nofy, for a 2-night stay at Palmarium. Your time here is at leisure - you may like to visit the zoological gardens, explore the nearby village, or at night perhaps take a boat trip to look for Nile Crocodiles. Day 6. Maroantsetra [B, D] This morning you transfer by boat to Tamatave and onwards by road to the airport in time for your flight to Maroantsetra. Here you transfer to Le Relais de Masoala for the night. Days 7 & 8. Tampolo [B, D] Transfer by boat (approximately three hours) to Tampolo where you spend two nights at Chez Arol. During your stay here you will have time to visit the national park and take night walks to discover nocturnal lemurs such as Mouse, Dwarf, Sportive and Woolly Lemur, and possibly Aye-aye. Day 9. Nosy Mangabe [B, L, D] Take a boat to the island of Nosy Mangabe where you camp for the night. Explore the area, with its lemurs, reptiles and birds – specialities here include Black and white Ruffed Lemur and Fringed Gecko. Day 10. Tamatave [B, D] Return to Maroantsetra by boat and then to the airport for your flight to Tamatave where you spend the night at Hotel Neptune. Festival of Wildlife 2008 Join us in Madagascar, one of the world’s most intriguing and enchanting islands. The Festival for 2008 lets us experience two different habitats, each with its own spectacular selection of wildlife and offers an experience of the humid rainforest of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and also the drier forests of the north-west staying at the magnificent Anjajavy Lodge. See pages 8 and 9 for more details. Cost per person: 11 Jan to Mar £1,695 Apr to 9 Jul, 16 Aug to 17 Dec £1,895 1 to 10 Jan, 10 Jul to 15 Aug, 18 to 31 Dec £2,095 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Hotels & camping Departure dates: Daily, throughout the year Aye-aye Vanilla Hotel, Nosy Be

S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com Days 11 to 13. Sainte Marie Island [B, D] After breakfast, transfer by road to Soniarana Ivongo (approximately three hours) and then on by boat to Saint Marie Island, where you spend a leisurely three nights at the Soanambo Hotel. (Activities can be arranged at the hotel.) Sainte Marie is a small island of stunning beaches and secluded palm-fringed coves lying just off Madagascar’s east coast. Offshore coral reefs offer excellent snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities, while whale-watching between June and September is a highlight. Day 14 & 15. Homeward [B] Return to Antananarivo for your homeward flight via Paris. Arrive the following morning. 61 Africa / Madagascar Anjajavy Hotel Situated on the north-west coast of Madagascar, on a peninsula overlooking a wide bay lies the luxury retreat of Anjajavy. Only accessible by private plane, the main complex comprises twenty-five rosewood villas each overlooking the swimming pool and the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean. The resort borders a 450 hectare nature reserve which is home to some interesting wildlife including Sifaka Lemur, Common Brown Lemur, and Mouse Lemurs, Madagascar Fish Eagle and fascinating chameleons. Your time here can be spent on boat trips, exploring the reserve, swimming and snorkelling around the coral reefs or simply relaxing on the pristine beaches. The resort has a marina and offers extensive water sports facilities. Anjajavy is a perfect ending to any trip to Madagascar. Please ask us for more information. Cost per person: 11 Jan to Mar £2,695 Apr to 9 Jul, 16 Aug to 17 Dec £2,895 1 to 10 Jan, 10 Jul to 15 Aug, 18 to 31 Dec £3,150 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Hotels & camping Departure dates: Daily, throughout the year MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL INDIAN OCEAN Montagne d’Ambre National Park Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) Ankarana Reserve Ankarafantsika (Ampijoroa) Reserve Andasibe Mantadia National Park Ranomafana National Park Antsirabe Andohahela National Park Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park Kirindy Reserve Morondava Zombitse National Park Berenty Reserve Fianarantsoa Antananarivo (Tana) Anjajavy Isalo National Park Nosy Mangabe Nosy Komba Akaninn’ny Noty Maroantsetra Masoala Reserve Tampalo Nosy Be Mahajanga (Majunga) Toliara (Tuléar) Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin) Toamasina (Tamatave) Île Ste Marie (Nosy Boraha) Anjajavy Hotel Ring-tailed Lemurs