One of the world's most original destinations.
Not only the oldest but also the fourth largest island on our planet, Madagascar is an unwrapped birthday gift. The greatest part of her is undiscovered and unexplored; zoologists and botanists are discovering new animal and plant species almost every day and the magnificent menagerie that live here are almost all endemic....
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The obvious way to explore the islands around popular Nosy Be is by catamaran.
The reason being they are stable, designed for comfort and are able to reach places the landbased tourist cannot. The boats have a trained crew aboard to guide you safely to deserted beaches and uninhabited islands. Dive or snorkel reefs that are unsurpassed in diversity and fish all day in an ocean still relatively unspoilt....
Weather in Madagascar right now..
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Nosy Be - north-west:
Diego-Suarez - the North:
Tamatave - east coast:
Remember! The bulk of your costs are your airfares and taxes - the longer
you stay the cheaper it gets!
Guided Kayak Tours Madagascar.
Inspired by Riaan Manser and created by KayakingSainteMarie: MadagasCaT now makes it possible to experience St Marie Island on state-of-the-art, double, sit-on sea kayaks. You can embark on a ten day tour of which six are spent paddling, discovering the island in the best way possible - in a kayak. The route is suitable for the whole family; for experienced and inexperienced paddlers. Paddlers enjoy the palm-lined wilderness, as well as the villages and traditional towns, paddling in lagoons and bays protected from prevailing winds. All tours are guided by experienced locals who take you on an unforgettable kayak journey along the coast of St Marie Island, or the distant islands of the Radamas and Mitsios (Nosy Be). Read more ..
Self catering Holiday Home Madagascar.
MadagasCaT is excited to have found an exceptionally good house that is available to those that prefer to self cater. Villa La Carengue is perched above a bay in Nosy Be, offers excellent value and comes with our approval. Read More ..
Scuba Diving Tours Madagascar.
Sail, snorkel, fish, dive in crystal waters of Nosy Be from aboard luxury catamaran, up to 10 people, full board. Optional dive master recommended.
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SPECIAL: Seven night packages inclusive of return airfares ex Jhb, estimated taxes and transfers.
All prices are based on TWO persons sharing
Sakatia Lodge R10 565 per person HB (Ocean Bungalow)
La Petite Traversee R9050 per person HB
Yacht Gecko R17 790 per person FB (reduces with numbers)
L'Heure Bleue R10 740 per person HB
Tour of Andasibe and Pangalanes (Vakona Forest Lodge x 2 nights & Le Palmarium x 3) R12 250 per person
Amarina Hotel R15 440 per person FB
Madagascar is not Mauritius nor is it the Caribbean.
The good hotels are few and far between, they do not dominate all the good beaches or line the coast like soldiers. There is little, if any commercialisation here. We have selected (and experienced) some of the better valued hotels for our portfolio to suit all pockets and demands. For the adventurer, the family and the more discerning traveller....
This is our brag book!
Take a look to see what previous clients have to say about us and the places we have sent them. There are also pictures, a record of fish caught during the year on charters and other snippets of useless information....
If you have come a long way to visit this fascinating country you will want to do more than just visit the beaches.
We have access to routes that will take you through indigenous rainforests, to the incredibly tall baobabs, to the tsingy and by boat through a string of sandy bottomed, fresh water lakes. There is enough in Madagascar to keep you busy for months but we hope to at least be able to show you a little bit, properly....
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Should you like more information please complete our enquiry-&-quote form - we assure you of a prompt response. Remember, if we don't appear to offer a holiday that suits you, we can always adjust, fiddle and negotiate on all itineraries....
MadagasCaT Charters & Travel is owner-managed.
We are able to offer specialised trips to include any of the following:
Kayak Tours Ile Sainte Marie
Kayak Tours Masoala Peninsula
Kayak Tours Nosy Be
Kite Surfing
Wind Surfing
Diving
Fishing
Snorkelling
Sailing