A Wildlife Tour to Madagascar

Wednesday 7^th May - Wednesday 21^st May

Host to an incredible and unique diversity of animals, plants and habitats, Madagascar is a nature lover’s paradise. Gerald Durrell made the journey in 1978 and, not surprisingly, it immediately captured his imagination.

Discovery Initiatives has devised a fascinating itinerary, which gives you the opportunity to experience the many wonders of this enchanting isle, as well as go behind the scenes of Durrell’s pioneering conservation work.

Accompanied by Quentin Bloxam, Durrell’s Conservation Director, and local guides, your journey will transport you to the primary rainforest - home to the Indri, the largest of the lemurs; the tranquil surrounds of Lac Aloatra - habitat to the highly endangered Aloatran gentle lemur; over the impenetrable ‘forest’ of spikes and spires of the Tsingy de Namoroko; across to Baly Bay – site of the ploughshare tortoise release programme; south to Ankarafantsika Park - a vast oasis of decidious western forest, where troops of Coquerel’s sifaka abound. Wind down on the island paradise of Nosy Be.

Such diversity of habitat comes with a range of accommodation, from the luxury of a rainforest lodge to the simplicity of one night’s camping on a bedroll in a stunning area rarely accessed by tourists.

£180 per person raised through the trip will go directly to Durrell to support there ongoing conservation work in the islands. The total cost is £4,600 including international flights based on a twin-share.

For further details or to discuss these trips please call Mandy on 01285 643333, email mandy@discoveryinitiatives.com Please quote 'Durrell' when making an enquiry.

These trips are run on behalf of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Charity No. 232004) by Discovery Initiatives Ltd, an award winning nature travel operator, ATOL Number 6945 (Steppes Travel). All bookings are made with Discovery Initiatives, under their published terms and conditions.