Exploring the primary rainforest of Masoala Park, the lungs of Madagascar
Crusoe’s Cabin in the Cap Masoala Marine Reserve
Incredible biodiversity: Nature in its purest form
Observe the spectacular lemur Varecia Rubra in its natural habitat.
Night trek in search of Aye-Aye
Snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, birdwatching…
Listen to the shuddering cry of the Indri in the Andasibe-Mantadia jungle.
The unknown Tsarasotra Park, RAMSAR Site
Cultural immersion with the Betsimisaraka ethnic group.
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Madagascar BLUE LAGOON EXPEDITION
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New special route for fauna and flora lovers, both terrestrial and marine. EXPEDITION BLUE LAGOON is the result of a growing demand for 100% nature trips.
During the last decade, scientists have discovered 615 new species in Madagascar. The island has an immense natural wealth, 80% of the species that live there are unique in the world. This is why it is one of the 17 Megadiverse countries on the planet.
Masoala National Park is part of the Antsinanana Rainforest, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ZICO (Zone of Ornithological Community Importance) and AZE (Alliance for Zero Extinction). If there were a small “Amazon” in Madagascar, it would be Masoala.
The biodiversity and endemism rate of this national park is among the highest on the planet. The jungle is so immensely dense that only 10% of the sunlight penetrates to the ground, this together with a humid tropical climate with an average maximum temperature of 24ºC and a minimum of 21ºC and an annual rainfall between 2200mm and 7000mm make the vegetation representative of the low altitude humid dense forests that ensure the survival of various species of fauna and flora endemic to the eastern region. This peninsula is home to one of the largest remaining low-elevation (699 m) rainforests on the island.
This route combines the visit of three National Parks of vital importance such as Analamazaotra and Mantadia in Andasibe, and Masoala and Cap Masoala Marine Reserve, all of them located in the eastern part of the island.
In them we will discover several species of lemurs that live exclusively in freedom in these eastern forests such as the Indri, the Propithecus Diadema, the Varecia Rubra, the Eulemur Albifrons or the Aye-Aye, among other endemic species such as amphibians, reptiles, plants, corals, birds …
Itinerario
DAY 1
ARRIVAL ANTANANARIVO
Arrival at the capital’s airport, visa procedures, reception by the IndigoBe Spanish-speaking guide, transfer to the hotel and brief briefing of the route.
AU BOIS VERT LODGE 4*
DAY 2
ANTANANARIVO / ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and departure to Andasibe National Park. Lunch in the city of Moramanga and visit of its lively market. Continuation to Andasibe National Park. Installation at the lodge and at the scheduled time, night visit of the Vakona Private Reserve, where we will appreciate various species of endemic and nocturnal fauna.
VAKONA FOREST LODGE 3*.
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 3
ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and departure to Analamazaotra National Park (Andasibe National Park) where we will make a walking tour of ± 4 hours to observe the largest lemur of the island, the famous Indri-Indri. After picnic lunch, continuation to Mantadia National Park, where we will discover other species of lemurs such as the Varecia Variegata or the Propithecus Diadema, as well as the largest chameleon of the island, the Calumma Parsonii. Return to the lodge.
VAKONA FOREST LODGE 3*.
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 4
ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK / ANTANANARIVO / TSARASOTRA PARK
Early breakfast and return to Antananarivo. Arrival and visit to Tsarasotra Park, declared a RAMSAR Site in 2005, the park is a refuge and nesting place for several species of freshwater aquatic birds (27 species) and other endemic species (36 species) including Ardeola idae, Anas melleri, Tachybaptus pelzelnii and corythornis vintsioides, as well as more common birds such as Dicrurus fortificatus. The Site comprises the 10-hectare Alarobia Lake, with an islet and flood zones in the heart of Antananarivo.
AU BOIS VERT LODGE 4*
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 5
ANTANANARIVO / MAROANTSETRA / MASOALA
Breakfast and transfer to Ivato airport for flight to Maroantsetra. Arrival and transfer to the pier where we will take our boat and sail through Antongil Bay, which with an extension of 2000 km2 is the most important whale breeding area of the Indian Ocean. During our navigation we may come across dolphins and whales (depending on the season) and as a backdrop, one of the most exuberant jungles of the island. Arrival and installation at the lodge. Brief briefing with the local guide to design the activities we will do during our stay based on the weather forecast.
MASOALA FOREST LODGE
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 6
MASOALA
Breakfast and departure to the primary forest of Masoala National Park. We will walk through the dense jungle of the national park in search of lemurs such as the Varecia Rubra or the Eulemur Albifrons, the tomato frog, the Helmet Vanga bird (Euryceros prevostii), chameleons Furcifer pardalis, brookesia or parsonii, giant millipedes, tree ferns and other species of endemic fauna and flora. Moderate to difficult hiking (uphill). Return to the lodge and free afternoon to snorkel in the reefs adjacent to our lodge. “Tea time” at 4:30 p.m. at the Sea Desk. At the scheduled time, night visit of the MFL Private Reserve for approximately 1 hour in search of the elusive aye-aye. Of the 10 species of lemurs present in Masoala, eight are nocturnal, making this visit a must-see experience.
Be+: We offer guided evening tours every night after dinner. Just come well prepared in case we get caught in the rain.
MASOALA FOREST LODGE
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 7
MASOALA
Breakfast and day trip to the Antalaviana area. Departure by boat for 30 minutes to Saholaina, a beautiful beach with rich seabed where you can snorkel. We will explore the Antalaviana area, where the vegetation is denser and the waters flow from the mountains into waterfalls by the sea. We will return on foot for about 3 hours (11 km) along the coast to visit the village of Marofototra, where the local people grow cloves, cinnamon, cinnamon pineapple and pepper. We will also find vestiges of the region’s colonial past such as the remains of an old railroad. Arrival “Tea Time” with muffins and free time for rest or activities until dinner time.
MASOALA FOREST LODGE
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 8
MASOALA
Breakfast and departure by kayak to the sacred island of Nosy Ndraindra from where we will have a privileged view of the lush jungle of Masoala from the sea. Encounter with sea turtles, whales (depending on departure), dolphins, flying fish, fishermen betsimisakara…Continuation to Ampamoavana beach where we will enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon departure on foot to the Tampolo River where we will take our canoes to navigate its calm waters next to impressive mangroves. Observation of birds such as the Ploceus nelicourvi and a variety of kingfishers, the lemur Hapalemur Occidentalis, as well as various species of mangroves and trees such as rosewood and rosewood that abound in the area. Return to the lodge and private dinner at the Sea Desk. Visit the Reserve in search of the famous aye-aye among other nocturnal species.
MASOALA FOREST LODGE
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 9
MASOALA
Breakfast and departure by boat to Cap Masoala. For 40 kilometers we will sail south to Cap Masoala, the Cape of the peninsula of the same name to explore this impressive Marine Reserve. Lunch and after settling into “Crusoe’s Cabin” we will discover the impressive “blue lagoon” of the Ambodilaitry Marine Reserve.
CRUSOE’S CABIN
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Masoala National Park includes 3 sections or marine reserves: Tanjona, Cap Masoala and Tampolo where 114 species of coral are present.
At Cap Masoala (Ambodilaitry) 41 coral genera were collected, the richest and most developed of the genus Acropora, which reflects the good condition of the reef, as this group stands out for being very fragile and sensitive to degradation.
Fauna in the marine reserves of Masoala:
114 species of coral, 104 species of mollusks, 4 species of sea turtles (Chelonia Mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata, Dermochelys coriacea and Caretta caretta), 27 species of Holothuroidea (sea cucumbers), several species of coelacanths (the coelacanth has morphological similarities practically identical to its fossil ancestor, for this reason it is currently known as a living fossil. It is more than 1.5 meters long and lives up to 60 years at a depth of 700 meters. It is believed to have been on earth for more than 420 million years…), two species of whales (Right and Humpback), two species of dolphins and one species of dugong.
DAY 10
MASOALA
Breakfast and departure by kayak to the nearby island of Nosy Behento, where we can snorkel and hike through lush tropical vegetation to an abandoned lighthouse for a magnificent view of the “blue lagoon”. Picnic lunch on the beach and kayak back to Crusoe’s Cabin.
CRUSOE’S CABIN
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 11
MASOALA
Breakfast and full day excursion to the “blue lagoon”. A paradise for snorkeling where we will be practically alone since Masoala is one of the least touristic places in Madagascar. We will explore the island of Nosy Nepato, where we will find a small population that lives on fishing in this remote place. Night visit in the jungle of Cap Masoala in search of new species of lemurs and endemic fauna.
CRUSOE’S CABIN
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 12
MASOALA
Breakfast and return to the lodge. This is the end of our adventure at Cap Masoala. Installation at the lodge where we can enjoy the 5 marked trails in the Private Reserve and go in search of endemic fauna and flora.
After lunch, massage with Malagasy essential oils. Dinner at “table d’hôtes” with travelers who arrived during our absence and with whom we will share a pleasant chat around a campfire.
The Private Reserve has 40 hectares surrounding the lodge. Five trails have been marked so that you can walk them without a guide. The tours last between 10 and 40 minutes and involve varying degrees of difficulty. During the tour you will be able to observe all types of endemic fauna and flora of the area.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 13
MASOALA
Breakfast and visit to Masoala National Park. The encounter with the primary forest is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this trip. Observing the Varecia Rubra lemur, the Aye-Aye, the Cheirogaleus, uroplatus, the Madagascar eagle, the nepenthes, the Mantella frog or the Helmet Vanga in one of the last lush primary rainforests of the planet is a unique experience.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 14
MASOALA
Breakfast and walk through the coastal forest to the village of Ambodiforaha inhabited by the Betsimisarakaethnic group. Before a brief stop at the pre-school where we can learn about this MFL project. Continuation to the small village where we will be welcomed as is customary in Madagascar with songs and dances typical of this Malagasy ethnic group. A brief immersion in the culture and modus vivendi of this ethnic group from the east coast of Madagascar. We will visit its spice market (cloves and vanilla are abundant in the area) and enjoy its handicrafts. Return to the lodge to relax with a 30 minute massage with Malagasy essential oils. Private dinner at the Sea Desk.
MASOALA FOREST LODGE
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Or if we are interested we can dedicate this day to the excursion to the island of Nosy Mangabe (with supplement and according to weather and availability), a jewel of biodiversity:
After breakfast departure by motor boat to the island of Nosy Mangabe. This small island of 520 hectares is located in Antongil Bay, just 2 km off the coast of Maroantsetra. Covered by a lush vegetation of low altitude rainforest, a network of trails invites us to discover the enormous biodiversity that resides on this small island: Eulemur Albifrons, Varecia Variegata subcinta as well as nocturnal species such as the aye-aye, the cheirogaleus major; uroplatus fimbriatus, the boa Sanzinia madagascariensis, the mantella laevigata frog, colorful crabs, pygmy chameleons such as Brookesia peyriasi, orchids, pandanus, palm trees…. Whales, turtles and dolphins surround the waters of this island full of pure nature, Noah’s ark in Madagascar.
DAY 15
MASOALA
Today is our last day in this natural paradise. We can choose to do any of the many options offered by the place: snorkeling, kayaking, hiking in the private reserve … or just lie in a hammock to rest. After lunch departure by canoe to watch the sunset from the sea. Meeting with the rest of the travelers around a campfire before dinner, and last visit to the jungle in search of nocturnal wildlife.
MASOALA FOREST LODGE
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 16
MASOALA / ANTANANARIVO / CONNECTION WITH RETURN FLIGHT
Early breakfast and departure to Maroantsetra by motorboat. Arrival and transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the capital. Arrival and connection with international flight.
Discount for children under -19 years old sharing with two adults : -2.480 €
PRIVATE DEPARTURES 2024
Every Saturday (Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec)
PRICE INCLUDES
Flight by light aircraft Antananarivo-Maroantsetra-Antananarivo
Lodging in the hotels and lodges provided or similar.
4WD vehicle with driver and fuel (Antananarivo and Andasibe)
Airport-hotel-airport transfers mentioned in the program
Maroantsetra-lodge-Maroantsetra boat transfer
English-speaking guide in Antananarivo and Andasibe (ask for supplement in Masoala)
English and French-speaking local guide throughout the stay in Masoala
Half Board in Antananarivo (except for the first night) and Andasibe
Full board at Masoala, non-alcoholic beverages included.
Snorkeling equipment, kayak…
Local guides (mandatory) in parks and Reserves
Entrance to National Parks and Reserves
Taxes (Tourist, Stay and Municipal)
All visits and excursions mentioned as INCLUDED in the program
Laundry service in Masoala
Map of Madagascar
Welcome gift
Reception in English by an INDIGO BE guide at the Antananarivo airport
24/7 Spanish-speaking customer service by phone at destination
On-site assistance in case of emergency in Spanish 24/7 in Antananarivo
Reconfirmation of domestic and return flights
24-hour Spanish-language emergency service for family members
Information dossier in Spanish
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
International airline tickets
Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
Drinks
Visa
Personal expenses
Medical insurance
Tips
The order of visits and excursions can be modified depending on local imperatives (air schedules, condition of tracks or roads, for example). If some visits and/or excursions could not be carried out for any reason beyond our control, we will try to replace them whenever possible.
This program can be modified according to your expectations, also due to external causes such as the weather, so your guide will advise you which activity or visit to do according to these premises.
In Masoala only cash payments for extras are accepted in euros, dollars or pounds sterling or ariary. Credit cards are not accepted.
LIGHT AIRCRAFT FLIGHT
The maximum weight per passenger in the aircraft is 85 kilos. If the passenger exceeds this weight, he/she must request the extra supplement per kilo over this figure.
The maximum baggage weight is 20 kilos including the carry-on bag or backpack and must not exceed 140 linear centimeters.
Departure time will be confirmed the night before and will depend on weather conditions.
IMPORTANT HOTEL INFORMATION
On our adventure routes and expeditions we offer variety in accommodation, in some locations it may be a 4* hotel, in others 3*, in others without stars and even a day of camping. Instead of restricting our itineraries to areas that offer standard accommodation, we prefer to stay in more basic and spartan infrastructures to enjoy an exceptional location. The accommodations we offer on our expeditions are not selected because they have Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a swimming pool or a television in the rooms; for our philosophy on adventure trips, that is not the most important thing. Our goal is to reach the most authentic, pristine and spectacular places. Enjoy these experiences, they are part of the trip.
CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR TRIPS
Our trips are designed from knowledge, we have been residents on the island for more than 18 years (2006-2024) and our team makes more than 17 annual surveys throughout the geography of the island, to verify on the ground the state of parks, tracks, hotels, novelties and discover new treasures that still, to this day, remain hidden in our island-continent and that for the moment we try to preserve until there is an environmental protection policy. Our update is practically daily.
Any circuit in Madagascar leaves room for the unexpected, hence we ask for your flexibility when facing the trip, as travelers and not as conventional tourists.
To participate in our trips, a minimum physical shape is necessary, otherwise you will not enjoy the parks, landscapes, or some of the animist villages furthest from the conventional routes.
Our adventure trips are not for all audiences, they are participatory trips, in which you will not be made to row or wash your cutlery, for this we employ the local population, however, we want your passage through the island to cause the least possible impact, neither environmental nor social, that is where we ask for your collaboration.
The hotels are varied, from some 5 * to simple lodges, depending on the hotel infrastructure. Adventure is not at odds with comfort, we will never camp (free camping is prohibited in Madagascar, it is only possible in “authorized” places although they do not have any infrastructure similar to a campsite, neither toilets nor showers) if right next door we have a minimally correct accommodation and from which our passage can benefit the local population. We always try to include the best available hotels, but on some occasions we are forced to use simple lodges because the location does not have more hotel infrastructure or because it is in an exceptional place that is well worth the stay.
Madagascar does not have a tourist infrastructure like neighboring countries in their safaris, but that gives it the charm of a virgin and uncrowded country (150,000 tourists a year). We ask our travelers for an open mind and great doses of patience. That way they will enjoy their trip much more.
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Un viaje fenomenal
Unas notas para agradeceros el esfuerzo y la paciencia. Un viaje fenomenal y que ya me está pidiendo volver. Encantado con el destino, la selección de actividades y la organización. Grupo Fotográfico Nomad Photo Expeditions.
Harry Fisch ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
Un viaje extraordinario
Lo recomiendo totalmente, trato directo, claro y familiar Sylvia, Jaume y Sergi son encantadores.
Grupos reducidos y bien organizados.
Santa nuestro guía un crack.
Y Madagascar con sus lémures, sus baobabs, sus gentes y sus paisajes me robaron el corazón, no sé con cual quedarme.
Un sueño hecho realidad!!
Estamos con muchas ganas de volver y conocer más rincones de la isla. Y sin duda de la mano de Indigo Be!!!
Montserrat Ros DISCOVER MADAGASCAR
Organización impecable
Todo excelente! Muy recomendable, tanto el pais, lugar de contrastes en sus paisajes y su gente, y agencia con una organización impecable! Gracias a Sylvia, Jaume por la organización y como no a Luca y Mami por guiarnos por todo el pais!
Glòria Ramon ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
Gente profesional que ama su trabajo
Misaotra a todo el equipo, tras 25 años viajando y haber recorrido gran parte de África os podéis sentir alagados porque es la primera vez que nos encontramos con gente tan profesional que ama su trabajo y pone tanta pasión en mostrar y compartir su país. Gracias Sylvia por tu atención y por estar ahí cuando hace falta. Por supuesto nos veremos en vuestra próxima aventura reunionesa.
Clara Montes REMOTE RIVER EXPEDITION
Un equipo sumamente preparado
Una organización impecable, con unos valores que comparto, un equipo muy profesional, sumamente preparado y dedicado al viajero. Respetan el país, a su gente y a la naturaleza, y hacen que amemos Madagascar a través de su acompañamiento.
Antonio Maria Following the Green Heart
Expedición Baobab, dura pero intensa
De regreso a casa e intentando asimilar todo lo aprendido. Gracias Silvia por acompañarnos en este fantástico viaje, ha sido un privilegio tenerte como guía, el grupo ya viste que congeniamos desde el primer día, y la ruta una pasada. Aconsejamos a todos los viajeros la Expedición Baobab dura pero intensa.
Sara BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Magnífico viaje por Madagascar
Excelentes profesionales que nos ayudaron a realizar un magnífico viaje por Madagascar. Muchas gracias, Sylvia, Jaume, Sergi, ¡Santa! (gran guía local) y todo el staff. Seguramente volveremos.
Norberto Rosseti ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
Se nota el cariño que Indigo Be tiene por el país
Lupe Bote BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Una experiencia auténtica
Elegí el itinerario ” Expedición Baobab” con Indigo Be y ha sido una auténtica e inolvidable experiencia… Indigo Be es una agencia de jóvenes profesionales que aman y conocen a fondo Madagascar y transmiten su pasión y entusiasmo por el país a los viajeros.
Nuestro guía, Jaume, nos ha facilitado, en todo momento, con su eficiencia y amabilidad, la buena marcha del día a día.
Gracias a todo el equipo de profesionales de Indigo Be y ENHORABONAAAAAAA Jaume “per la feina ben feta”. Una abraçada !!!!!
Elisabeth Segui BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Isla única, sorprendente e inolvidable
Madagascar; suena a remoto, a película de dibujos y a animales imposibles. Es eso, y también un país-isla poco turístico que rezuma savia africana edulcorada con toques asiáticos.
Descender un río entre cañones de selva y dormir en sus playas protegidas de los cocodrilos; adentrarse en la selva y escuchar los sonidos de sus animales más característicos, los lémures; bucear entre peces tropicales con el sonido de fondo de las ballenas jorobadas; pasear al atardecer por una avenida plagada de baobabs gigantes; descubrir unas impresionantes formaciones rocosas con forma de miles de agujas; degustar su marisco aderezado con tintes de influencia francesa o, simplemente, pasear por una playa esperando la llegada de los pescadores. Todo eso es Madagascar.
Madagascar promete desconexión, aventura y exotismo…y con Indigo Be lo consigues!
Gracias por ser magníficos anfitriones de esa isla única, sorprendente e inolvidable.
Antonia Rubio BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Experiencias que me acompañarán de por vida
Entre junglas sombrías, profundos cañones de roca y páramos de arcilla roja, encontré miradas y experiencias que me acompañarán de por vida. Y que mejor que de la mano de expertos locales como Indigo Be.
Raúl Martin AVENTURA MADA & SEYCHELLES
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Because every trip is different and every traveller is unique, you have the opportunity to co-create YOUR PERFECT TRIP with us. And you ask yourself, how?
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OUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
A meeting via WhatsApp or Zoom with us to have a virtual tea or coffee and guide you on what we can offer you based on your travel requirements.
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