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Mandrare River Camp

Involves safaris in 4 x 4 vehicles to the evocatively-named Spiny and Gallery Forests.

MANDRARE RIVER CAMP

A TRUE, TENTED SAFARI EXPERIENCE

Whatever wakes you at Mandrare River Camp, the day that follows will only add to the delight; beginning with a hearty breakfast – funny how sleeping in a safari tent improves the appetite! – on the thatched deck overlooking the mighty Mandrare River.

Then comes the day. At Mandrare, your luxury, tailor-made holiday to Madagascar involves safaris in 4 x 4 vehicles to the evocatively-named Spiny and Gallery Forests. You’ll see ringtail lemurs, Verraux’s sifakas, white-footed sportives, grey mouse and grey-brown mouse lemurs. Not to mention a vast number of exotic birds and dazzling butterflies. And after dinner – served amongst the trees if you wish – you can watch locals performing traditional dancing, or set off on another adventure; to track down the shy, nocturnal creatures of the forest.

OVERVIEW

MANDRARE RIVER CAMP

Mandrare River Camp, at a glance

A three and a half hour drive through unspoiled countryside from Fort Dauphin
45 minutes by light aircraft
Choice of extremely spacious safari tents standing on raised platforms on the banks of the Mandrare River
Very large, tented, four poster beds
Fully plumbed en suite bathrooms
Private terraces with superb views over the water
Carved wooden furniture depicting indigenous animals
Great food served in the forest or on a rustic deck overlooking the river

For leisure and pleasure

Expeditions to see and photograph as many as five different species of lemur, including ringtails, sifakas, sportive and mouse types
Huge variety of colourful birds
Guided tours to discover the Spiny Forest and Gallery Forest
Fabulous flora – 95% endemic to the island
Cultural visits to meet Antadroy nomadic tribes people
Traditional dancing and rituals
Trips to local markets and villages

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“ONE OF THE BEST HOLIDAYS”

From the very beginning, the advice was honest, efficient and spot on. We came with a few ideas, and the team helped shape them into something even better. The result was a holiday we absolutely loved: luxurious places to stay, wonderful experiences and charming staff throughout.

“IN SAFE HANDS, EVEN WHEN PLANS CHANGE”

Every detail of our Patagonia tour was expertly arranged – from transfers and flights to the choice of hotels. When our onward flight to the Falklands was delayed by two days, The Ultimate Travel Company stepped in immediately and secured a hotel for us. It was an enormous relief, especially as we don’t speak Spanish and had no idea what to do next. That level of thoughtful, responsive service stayed with us – it turned a potential travel hiccup into a lasting positive memory.