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by SeattleBirdMan on Sat Feb 04, 2017 2:05 am
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My wife, 13 yo daughter and I will be visiting Madagascar in the middle of July for about 19 days. We are planning to hire a guide for a custom trip. We are really fond of wildlife (including birds) and want to experience as much diversity as possible. So far our rough plan is the following. Any advice on what we may not be considering and what we may want to avoid would be greatly appreciated.

Day1 Sun.16.07 Arrival in Tana at 14.30, Transfer to the hotel. 
Day2 Mo.17.07 Fly to Tuléar with MD712/11.30 - 12.40. Visit of the arboretum then drive to Ifaty. Hotel Solidaire
Day3 Tue.18.07 Visit of Reniala reserve. Hotel Solidaire.
Day4 Wed.19.07 Drive to Ranohira, Zombitse NP. Isalo Ranch.
Day5 Thu.20.07 Isalo NP. Isalo Ranch.
Day6 Fr.21.07 Isalo NP. Isalo Ranch.
Day7 Sa.22.07 Route to Tsarnoro Valley, visitof Anja private park. Tsara Camp. 
Day8 Sun.23.07 Tsaranoro Valley. Tsara Camp.
Day9 Mo.24.07 Continuation to Ranomafana. Nocturnal walk. Setam Lodge.
Day10 Tue.25.07 Ranomafana NP. Setam Lodge.
Day11 Wed.26.07 Drive to Antsirabe. Couleur Café. www.couleurcafeantsirabe.com 
Day12 Thu.27.07 Visit of tritriva lake, then off to Andasibe. Vakona Lodge.
Day13 Fr.28.07 Andasibe NP. Vakona Lodge.
Day14 Sa.29.07 Andasibe NP. Vakona Lodge.
Day15 Sun.30.07 Drive to Manambato, boat to Akanin'ny Nofy. Bushhouse.
Day16 Mo. 31.07 Palmarium reserve, nocturnal visit to the Aye-Aye Island. Bushhouse.
Day17 Tue.01.08 day free in Akanin'ny Nofy. Bushhouse.
Day18 Wed.02.08 Transfer back to Manambato, drive back to Tana. La Résidence Lapasoa.
Day19 Thu.03.08 City tour, Ambohimanga palace, transfer for your exit flight 

Thanks
Doug
 

by aholman1351 on Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:53 pm
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The itinerary sounds like a good cross-section.  You may want to consider visiting an area of Tsingy such as Ankararana in the north.  It is a very interesting environment and not found elsewhere is the same way outside of Madagascar.  I spent 2 days in Isalo National Park  several years ago and while nice it does not compare to Tsingy areas  (sandstone versus limestone tsinghy with forest and cave pockets).  The spiny forest of the south is certainly a highlight and the bird and plant life are unforgettable.
 

by SeattleBirdMan on Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:55 pm
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Thanks for the response.
 

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