The Northern BeachesNorthern Mozambique is one of the world's great wildernesses having been untouched and unexplored in recent decades. The recently declared Quirimbas National Park is a true example of bush meeting beach with elephants browsing mango trees just metres from the ocean. It is remote and not the easiest place to get to, but as a result it offers some wonderful beach-stay opportunities in some of the fi nest and most secluded beach properties on the East African coast.Nuarro Lodge HIGH Nuarro is located on the beautiful Baixo do Pinda Peninsula south of Pemba and offers 12 luxury beachfront chalets (ten of which have a family option with an upstairs area for twin beds). Built with local materials and with beautiful views over the Indian Ocean it offers private beaches, world class diving and snorkelling, and between the months of June and November great whale-watching. There are also wildlife trails (which you can enjoy on foot or by bike), kayak trips to explore the mangroves and secluded bays along the shore, and dhows to take you to a secluded beach.Guludo Lodge HIGH Guludo is a true eco-lodge, set on probably the best beach in the Quirimbas National Park. It is perfectly positioned to enjoy some of the best, and most pristine, coral reefs in the world, as opposite Guludo's calm bay is the Quirimbas Archipelago's fringing reef with breath-taking coral diversity as well as copious schools of fi sh, turtles, sharks and, between July and November, humpback whales. All the accommodation is spacious, with "to die for" views of the ocean and is a mix of beautifully constructed thatched 'bandas' or custom built tents. Everything about this lodge is a complementary mix of traditional and contemporary and everything is constructed to the highest environmental standards. Activities here include diving (there is a PADI dive centre here), snorkelling, sailing, village visits, bush walks and of course relaxing after a safari on the beautiful beaches.Medjumbe Private Island HIGH Medjumbe is a tiny, pristine Quirimbas island with bewitching ocean views and stunning coral reefs. It is world-renowned for offering barefoot luxury, privacy and unparalleled hospitality. Its signature is stylish simplicity, with delicious seafood, some of the world's premier diving and fi shing, and a wealth of romantic delights.Its 13 palm-thatched chalets nestling on the white sands offer privacy and seclusion. Each chalet is luxuriously furnished. Outside each chalet, a private plunge pool with stunning ocean views provides relief from the tropical Mozambique heat and a hammock ensures ultimate relaxation!Or visit us on the web www.wildlifeworldwide.com49SUGGESTED ITINERARYDay 1 Depart UK for Johannesburg Day 2 Gorongosa National Park, 2-nights, Gorongosa Safari Camp. Short sunset drive and relaxing in camp upon arrival (D) Day 3 Bush walks with a naturalist guide, afternoon and evening game drives exploring different areas of the park (BLD) Day 4 Gorongosa National Park, 1-night, Bushcamp. Today will be a day mixed of driving, walking, exploring and an exciting wild camp! (BLD) Day 5 Gorongosa National Park, 1-night, Gorongosa Safari Camp (BLD) Day 6 Gorongosa National Park, 1-night, Bushcamp. Explore the area around Mt. Gorongosa (BLD) Day 7 Gorongosa National Park, 2-nights, Gorongosa Safari Camp. Investigate the areas where the initial relocations are taking place (BLD) Day 9 Depart Mozambique for UK, via Johannesburg Day 10 Arrive UKGORONGOSA EXPLORERThis is a fantastic itinerary exploring the main and hidden reaches of Gorongosa National Park, allowing you to discover all about the wildlife and project to re-introduce it to the park. This itinerary can be done on a tailor-made basis, with variations if you wish, or extensions to some of the wonderful beaches on the pristine Indian Ocean coastline. TAILOR-MADEDeparture dates Daily, April to DecemberCost per person From £3435What's included Flights, transfers, meals as indicated, seven nights camping, guided activitiesSUGGESTED ITINERARYDay 1 Depart UK for Johannesburg and Beira Day 2 Gorongosa National Park, 4-nights, Explorers' Camp. Sunset drive or walk and relax in camp (D) Day 3 Bush walks, drives and night drives with a naturalist guide (BLD) Day 6 Early morning road transfer to Beira to meet your fl ight to Nampula and road transfer to Nuarro Lodge where you spend four-nights enjoying a range of beach and sea activities (BLD) Day 10 Depart Mozambique for the UK (B) Day 11 Arrive UKSAFARI AND BEACHThis is a simple itinerary combining the wildlife of Gorongosa National Park with the calming waters and beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean. We have used Nuarro Lodge, but if you would prefer to stay in either Guludo or Medjumbe this is of course also possible.TAILOR-MADEAFRICA | MOZAMBIQUEDeparture dates Daily, April to OctoberCost per person From £3725What's included Flights, transfers, meals as indicated, four-nights tented camp, four nights lodge, some guided activities

Madagascar50Madagascar's vibrant capital city is amongst the most unusual and attractive capitals in the developing world. Built on a series of hills, many of the old buildings and narrow cobbled streets retain an almost medieval quality. There is the incongruous juxtaposition of old and modern as zebu carts laden with produce plod slowly along the same roads as cars and buses. At the heart of the city is the old 'High Town' from where the views are commanding. Far below is Avenue de l'Independence, the hub of the lower part of town with the impressive old train station at the far end. Hotel le Royale Palissandre MIDThis elegant hotel is located in the bustling centre of Antananarivo. In spite of its modern feel, there is plenty about it that is traditionally Madagascan - the welcome, the food and of course the beautiful views over the city. It has 46 air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and bar, and fi rst-class health club.Residence Lapasoa MIDThis is a relatively new family-run hotel housed in a large colonial-style mansion with an attractive brick façade and iron balconies. Each of the ten rooms is large, airy and uncluttered, with wooden fl oors, white-washed walls, wooden-framed beds and views across the city. Attached to the hotel is one of the best restaurants in Antananarivo, Ku-De-Ta, whose excellent Franco-Malagasy fusion menu is complemented by the décor and fabulous atmosphere.La Pavillion de L'Emeryne HIGH OUR CHOICEThis lovely boutique hotel is located in the historic upper part of Antananarivo. It is unique in occupying a traditional 1930's house with high ceilings and polished fl oors. Each of the 12 rooms is quite different, but throughout the hotel there are elegant and complementary furnishings.Madagascar is a country like no other. So often are the words "unique" and "bizarre" used when describing the world's fourth-largest island that they have become synonymous. Coupled with all that makes it unusual, Madagascar also displays great diversity with distinct areas of rainforest, deciduous forest, high mountains and deserts. And it is the extraordinary array of wildlife that these habitats support, the majority of which is found nowhere else in the world, that is Madagascar's feature attraction. In short, Madagascar is intoxicating - a destination brimming with intrigue and excitement. It offers a strange and incongruous mix of wildlife and culture that combine to produce a country unlike any other. Memories of the friendly people, unique habitats and bizarre wildlife will linger and the overriding experience will be of an island lost in time.Talk to an expert 0845 130 6982Antananarivo