Luxury Wildlife and Beaches Honeymoon Safari

A 15 Day Luxury Wildlife and Beaches Honeymoon Safari - From £3,960 per Person, Excluding International Flights

Day 1

Met upon arrival at the airport by your private vehicle, driver and guide. Transfer to your hotel to relax after your flight.

Overnight: Lapasoa – a nice boutique hotel with good restaurants nearby

Day 2

Today you fly from Tana to Ile Sainte Marie and Princess Bora Lodge. This is a fantastic location for some beach relaxation and exploration. Located in a palm grove along a white sandy beach this is the perfect place to relax and reminisce after the excitement of your wedding over the last few days…

Overnight: Princess Bora Lodge – located along a turquoise lagoon with only fifteen villas constructed of local Malagasy materials this is an idyllic eco-retreat (B/D)

Days 3, 4

Relax for the next few days in this idyllic setting. A variety of activities are possible including diving (PADI lessons are available), snorkelling, relaxing by the pool. A highlight of your stay here is the opportunity to go whale watching; during the months of June – September hundreds of humpback whales come to this are for breeding. Up to 15m in length this is a spectacular opportunity to experiences these mammals up close and personal as you visit them with the research team and help them to collect vital research data. Breeching whales is an experience not to be missed…!

Overnight: Princess Bora Lodge (B/D)

Day 5

Today you have a return flight to Tana where you will be met by your driver and private vehicle and transfer to your hotel. A chance to relax upon arrival or alternatively explore the atmospheric city of Tana…

Overnight: Lapasoa Hotel – a cosy boutique hotel near to a variety of good restaurants (B)

Day 6

This morning you travel east to the beautiful reserve of Andasibe. Depending on your time of arrival you can explore the park or alternatively relax back at the lodge. In the evening a chance to go on a night walk to see what nocturnal fauna and flora you can spot…!

Overnight: Vakona Lodge; the most luxurious lodge in the area with 24 quiet and comfortable bungalows and also a swimming pool. Delicious food with courteous service. Horse riding is an optional extra or alternatively visit the hotels' own little reserve where you can observe former "pet lemurs" living in relative freedom. You also have the option of spotting your own wildlife just by walking along the road near the lodge! (B/D)

Days 7, 8, 9

Three days to explore Andasibe/Perinet National Park or Mantadia with your local wildlife guide. A montane forest park offering the chance to spot a variety of lemurs, reptiles and birds. One of its most famous inhabitants is the Indri, Indri - the largest of lemurs with a black and white teddy bear like appearance. You hear the Indri before you see them and waking up to their songs of communication in the early hours of the morning with the mist still hugging the rainforest canopy is a highlight of your trip to the Red Island. Best to leave early morning to be near the Indri when they make their distinctive morning group communication calls. Other lemurs which can be seen here are the red-bellied lemur, brown lemur, lesser bamboo lemur, with nocturnal lemurs - brown mouse lemur, greater dwarf lemur (Sep/Oct - May), Eastern woolly lemur, sportive lemur, aye aye (seen once each year!).

Overnight: Vakona Lodge (B/D)

Day 10

A relaxing morning and maybe a last chance to explore Andasibe prior to a leisurely drive back to Tana in time for your onward flight tomorrow morning.

Overnight: Lapasoa Hotel – a cosy boutique hotel near to a variety of good restaurants (B)

Day 11

In the morning transfer to the airport for the private flight to Anjajavy resort. This unique hotel cannot be accessed by road so you are flown directly to the private airstrip. Located approximately 120km north of Majunga and on the Mozambique Channel.

Overnight: Anjajavy - a luxury hotel consisting of 25 rosewood villas with a large terrace overlooking the sea, a living room area, breakfast area and bedroom. A small staircase also leads to the first floor which you can use as an office or guest room. The bathroom consists of separate lavatories and a large bath! (FB)

Days 12, 13

The next couple of days are at your disposal to relax and explore this unique area. Optional excursions include: water skiing, snorkelling, wind surfing, catamarans, fishing, boat excursions, visits to the local villages and a variety of walks to admire the local fauna and flora (chameleons, Sifaka lemur (Verreaux's propithecus), the bird of paradise and Cuvier's oplure (a type of iguana) and the fish eagle). The hotel also has a fresh water pool, a boutique and benefits from some excellent cuisine which is a mix of both western and Malagasy flavours.

Overnight: Anjajavy (FB)

Day 14

A relaxing morning prior to flying back to Tana. Met upon arrival and transfer to the airport in time for your international flight back home (B)

Day 15

0050hrs flight from Tana back to the UK.