Kayaking Around Manga Be and Masaola - Masaola Peninsula and Nosy Manga Be Sea Kayaking Tour from Maroantsetra Madagascar

MASAOLA RAINFOREST AND NOSY MANGA BE BE SEA KAYAKING AND CANOE JUNGLE EXPEDITION TOUR FROM MAROANTSETRA MADAGASCAR

This trip is for active and adventurous medium-budget travelers to Madagascar who want to head into the far wilderness, foray into forests untrodden and seas unsailed, and spend their time diving into more remote regions of the island where few tourists go and more of the primal and untouched landscapes still exist, removed from roads and infrastructure and mandating every form of mobility to access. - You will need to fly a small aircraft, drive offroad, ride a private motorboat, AND trek in order to get to the base lodge of this trip, and it is one of the most rewarding yet rigorous on the island today.

PACKING LIST KEY POINTS

Steady hiking shoes and sandals

Mosquito defense gear and Mobile phone charging converters

Medicines from home you need to take abroad

Waterproof or Water Resistant Bags and Wading Shoes for River and Seawater Stepping

WHAT YOU CAN SEE AND DO ON THIS TOUR

• Treks in primary and mangrove buffer forests

• Birds, Lemurs, Chameleons, and other reptile observation in the rainforests

• River Trips into Masoala as well as the sea kayaking

• Waterfall walks

• Night wildlife searching

• Guided sea kayaking and snorkeling off the jungle islets

ITINERARY

• DAY 01
  • Fly into Maroantsetra on the Tsaradia or Air Madagascar Commercial Flight.
  • Staff will take you to the island of Nosy Mangabe and then to the ocean surrounding the island
  • Explore the densely forested islands with your guide on footpaths to search for lemurs and local fauna and birds.
  • After a picnic lunch on the beach, you embark on a second boat trip across Antongil Bay. - During this two hour overwater segment past a rainforest canopy and green dark wall of jungle, keep an eye out for dolphins and whales.
  • Summit that night for a briefing room on out the sea kayaking expedition plans with our MTT ocean rowing team
• DAY 02
  • Awaken early for coffee and breakfast oceanview before setting off on the day’s adventure.
  • Ride the boats up the coast to the primary rainforest in search of Red-ruffed lemurs, Dwarf chameleons, Helmet Vangas, and other wildlife endemic to the rare and endangered rainforest here.
  • After exploring the dense forest with giant hardwoods (the threatened rosewoods reside in large tracts in Masoala) and majestic tree ferns (like the palm symbol of Madagascar,) return to camp by boat for a lunch break.
  • Kayaking to Tampolo and camping in the lodge
• DAY 03
  • Today from Tampolo forest head to kayak along the rainforest reefside and watch for wildlife as you paddle, heading further south along to the tip of the peninsula and the Ambodilaitry Marine Mangroves and Coastal Reserve.
• DAY 04
  • Breakfast on the beachhead of the forest 
  • Traverse the unusual rock formations of Tampolo point by sea kayak. Stop for a swim on the beach at the “Sacred Island” and then continue your paddle into a pristine mangrove and forested river, with the chance of spotting Blue-spotted stingrays and Lesser Bamboo lemurs crossing the river.
  • Paddle back to the accommodation and lodge in Masaola for lunch and explore the reefs.
  • Campfire on the beach tonight and dinner around the fire oceanside.
• DAY 05
  • Breakfast on the oceanside
  • Hit the boat for a 30-minute motorized voyage to the mouth of the Antalavia River. The forested coastline viewed from the boat is stunningly dotted with countless deserted beaches enwrapped in a green abyss backdrop.
  • On arrival, go for a swim or snorkel the reef in pristine water with high visibility. See if you can spot a Blue-spotted stingray on the seafloor or a lobster tucked away in a crevice.
  • Head to heavenly beaches the likes of which you've never seen anywhere, all to yourself, where crystalline clear water forms perfect natural swimming pools, over-hung by the lush forest with a high local population of brown lemurs leaping through the canopy often.
• DAY 06
  • Breakfast on the sea deck.
  • In the morning, hike along the Masoala Blue Path, including a waist high river crossing (come prepared with proper clothing and footwear for this,) A great spot here for birding or seeing lemurs and chameleons.
  • Birdwatching in the deep Masaola Forests today and most of the day on foot.
  • Night at Masaola back at the lodge on the way to Manga Be Island.
• DAY 07
  • Cushion day for relaxing at the Hotel and any weather or terrain delays. Can be spent paddling or heading into the forest for more exploration
• DAY 08
• Board a ship for your return voyage to Maroantsetra followed by driving to the airport where the flight out to Tana boards (TNR). Or we can deliver you to any hotel in the city.
  

Included:

Tours, Transport, All Food, Activities, Guiding, Professional Equipment for Sea Kayaking, Accommodation and All Activities above.

Not Included:

Domestic Flights (We can book for you and write out schedules), Travel Insurance, Drinks, Extras, Additional Days or Extended Activities or Tours not on here.

LOW PRICE GUARANTEE - WITH THE MTT PROMISE OF GREAT TRIP GUIDING AND QUALITY