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'''Masoala National Park:''' Discover endemic [[Red ruffed lemur]], [[Eastern woolly lemur|Masoala woolly lemur]], Masoala sportive lemur, [[Helmet vanga]], [[Bernier's vanga]], Red-breasted coua, Short-legged ground-roller<br>
'''Nosy Mangabe:''' visit Visit Dutchmen Beach to see the rock inscription by Dutch sailors, Betsimisaraka tomb, observe [[Black-and-white ruffed lemur]], White-fronted brown lemur, Antongil leaf chameleon, Climbing mantella, Common leaf-tailed gecko<br>'''Maroantsetra:''' Discover colourfully colourful Tomato frog<br>
'''Farankaraina Tropical Park:''' Observe [[Aye-aye]], [[Malagasy ring-tailed mongoose|Ring-tailed mongoose]], Big-nosed chameleon
'''Day 2: Masoala National Park (B/L/D)'''<br>
Breakfast and thereafter day visit to the rainforest of the park.
Masoala National Park consists of rainforest with a rare endemic wildlife.
Several species of lemurs can be found, such as Red ruffed lemur and White-fronted lemur.
The site is also popular for bird watching by the presence of the unusual Helmet vanga,
an enormous vanga with an enormous blue beak. The Helmet vanga is the star of Masoala, followed by the Parson's chameleon. Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon free: time to relax or walk on the beach or to go swimming. Night walk in another part of the forest near the camp. Overnight at the lodge
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'''Day 3: Masoala National Park (B/L/D)'''<br>
'''Day 4: Masoala National Park (B/L/D)'''
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Breakfast and thereafter day excursion by traditional pirogue on the Tampolo River to visit beautiful landscapes and mangroves and thereafter snorkelling in the coral reef.
The marine protected reserve has very colourful corals, several reef fish species such as parrotfish, surgeonfish and clownfish swim amongst sea anemones and shellfish. It is possible to see Green sea turtles and dolphins. Picnic lunch based on seafood on the beach. Afternoon, visit of a plantation growing vanilla, coffee, clove and pepper followed by traditional dance and singing. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge
lodge
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'''Day 5: Masoala National Park - [[Nosy Mangabe]] (B/L/D)'''<br>
After breakfast transfer by boat (2h)to Nosy Mangabe. If we are lucky we might see dolphins and Humpback whales during July and until the first two weeks in September. Nosy Mangabe is a pristine lowland rainforest island of 5.20km² and the best place to see Black-and-white ruffed lemur and White-fronted brown lemur.
Nosy Mangabe's reptile and amphibian fauna is equally dramatic; among others, there are countless colourful and photogenic frogs, chameleons and geckos. We may encounter the Panther chameleon, Antongil leaf chameleon (the second smallest chameleon in the world), Climbing mantella, Green day-gecko and the incredibly camouflaged Common flat-tail gecko
sleeping during the day. We may see snakes such as the Madagascar tree boa and Madagascan giant hognose snake. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge
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'''Day 6: Nosy Mangabe - Maroantsetra - [[Farankaraina Tropical Park]] (B/L/D)'''<br>
For more information about this tour please contact [[Pascal]] directly:
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Tel: +261 (0)32 57 940 24<br>
