Ile Aux Nattes is a tropical island along the east coast of Madagascar. It offers palm-fringed beaches, relaxation at a Spa, fishing and wonderful diving opportunities. It is Madagascar’s hidden gem, once a haven for pirates. There are plenty of activities to make this a memorable visit. Fly to St Marie and then board a pirogue to your accommodation on the island.
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Day 1: Depart for Madagascar
Depart from Johannesburg for Antananarive, capital city of Madagascar. Met upon arrival and transfer to Country View B & B
O/N Country View B & B (half board)
Day 2: Depart for St Marie
Transfer to the airport and check-in for your flight to St Marie. Met at the airport and transfer by pirogue (jungle boat) to your accommodation in Ile Aux Nattes. Crossing the water channel takes about 4 minutes.
Rest of the day at leisure.
O/N La Petite Traversee (half board)
Day 3 – 6: Ile Aux Nattes
St Marie and Ile Aux Nattes offer a variety of activities that you can experience within the next few days. Herewith a list of activities and costs where applicable.
~ It is possible to explore St Marie by bicycle or you can rent a motorbike.
~ You can visit the oldest Christian church in Madagascar at Baie des Forbans
~ Visit the pirate cemetery.
~ Visit the old lighthouse on Ile Aux Nattes
~ On a Thursday it is market day in Ambodifotatra, the main town of St Marie
~ There is a military fort that you can visit … you will not be allowed inside.
~ There are numerous hiking trails on the islands to choose from
~ Whale watching cruise (July – Sept) = from 35 Euro per person
~ Fishing ½ day = from 250 Euro per boat, max 4 people
~ Fishing full day = from 400 Euro per boat, max 4 people
~ Fishing per hour = from 50 Euro, min 2 and max 4 people
~ A cruise on a glass bottom boat = from 7 Euro per person
~ The Endemika Zoo on the island hosts species of lemurs and chameleons
~ Book a scuba diving outing at the hotel.
~ Book a day of spa treatments at Betsie Spa on Ill Aux Nattes = from 120 Euro for full day.
O/N La Petite Traversee (half board)
Day 7: Depart for Tana
Transfer to the airport to check in for flight to Tana. Arrive and transfer to B&B
O/N Country View B & B (half board)
Day 8: Depart for Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport to check-in for return flight.
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Departure: on request No of people: minimum 2
Cost:
From R8 100-00 per person sharing
Included:
2 x nights at Country View B & B on half board basis
5 x nights at La Petite Traversee on half board basis
Flight: Johannesburg – Tana – St Marie – Tana – Johannesburg
Airport / hotel transfers
Excluded:
Airport tax (approx R1 880-00)
Optional excursions not included in itinerary
Drinks during meals and meals not specified
Travel, luggage and medical insurance
Visa, if required
Malaria precaution
Things of a personal nature.
To make a booking: Contact Live the Journey
Tel +27 21 912 4090, fax +27 21 912 4099,
e-mail: info@livethejourney.co.za
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