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Sail the islands of Madagascar
Travelling by dhow has to be one of the most unique and exciting ways to experience Madagascar. Nothing can quite beat hopping from island to island aboard our Madagascar dhow. Sail in the warm waters, greet locals as you glide past, see the islands from a completely different view and relax in the warm Madagascar sun. Sounds like heaven? Yes! And for once its so simple to experience heaven, your dream tropical holiday...
Spend eight days sailing the tropical waters and exploring the surroundings of Nosy Be on our Dhow Bungalow and Camping Trip. Snorkel with whale sharks, fish for game fish, search for lemurs, and camp on remote islands while enjoying the laid back island lifestyle.
Depending on the weather and tide conditions, some of the exciting areas you might visit include Russian Bay, Mahalina, Lokobie Reserve, Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Komba.
Russian Bay (also known as Ambavatory Bay) is famous for its fantastic marine life, such as whale sharks, turtles and dolphins, and offers excellent snorkelling, diving and fishing opportunities. Explore the island by land on one of the many hiking trails and discover abundant birdlife, reptiles and lemurs.
  
Sail south-east of Russian Bay and you will come across Mahalina. Spend your time here relaxing on the beautiful beaches, snorkelling, fishing and kayaking up the mangrove swamps. Your next stop will be the protected Lokobe Reserve. The reserve is teeming with wildlife; you are sure to spot a variety of lemurs and chameleons. It is one of the few places where you can find the black lemur and panther chameleon.
Nosy Tanikely is unbeatable for snorkelling and scuba diving. Blessed with beautiful coral reefs, lobsters, eels, reef fish and occasional turtles, this marine reserve is an underwater paradise!
Other attractions include tide pools, a variety of tropical bird species and if you are lucky you might even spot ring-tailed lemurs... Another beautiful island that you will visit on your holiday is Nosy Komba. Here you can discover the many quaint villages and craft markets as well as visit the islands habituated lemurs which are so friendly they will jump onto your shoulders!
This incredible package is priced from just EUR 640 / USD 899 per person (excluding flights). For more information email us on info@jenmansafaris.com.
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"Floating in Paradise"
David Rogers, his wife, his young sons and two other families recently returned from travelling around Madagascar on our traditional dhow. Here is an exert of their time sailing around the world's fourth largest island...
 "We were bewitched by the beautiful blue waters, the primal forests, the scents of ilang-ilang, the sight of large-humped zebu oxen and the strange sounds of foreign tongues. We were strangers in a strange land, and we were delighted."
"The first day on the boat was about a four-hour sail, but on average we would only spend about two or three hours a day out at sea. The kids watched flying fish and dolphins, chatted to our guide (the only one who spoke much English), made friends with the other kids and soon forgot about their toys and televisions back at home. They took turns pulling in the mackerel that frequently took the lures, and were lulled into tropical stupor by the views and the incredibly clear Indian Ocean. Whenever there was a whisper of boredom, we simply leaped overboard into the iridescent blue water. The temperature in mid-June was a pleasant 25 degrees Celsius, both in the water and out."
To read the rest of this fascinating article please click here. If you would like more information on travelling Madagascar by Dhow email one of our knowledgeable consultants on info@jenmansafaris.com.
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A new forest corridor brings hope for Madagascar's wildlife
 Madagascar is famous for its unique wildlife, much of which exists nowhere else in the world; lush forests full of exotic plants, colorful chameleons and playful lemurs. In order to protect its exceptional flora and fauna, the government and local communities have joined forces to launch a new conservation project.
The aim of the project is to protect the forest corridor between the towns of Fandriana and Marolambo. Over 3 km wide, extending 150 km towards the north and south, and covering a total area of 90 000 acres, this forest corridor acts as a safe haven for animals travelling between two separate forest fragments. In addition to protecting Madagascar's wildlife, the project has created a new tourist attraction for nature lovers and employment opportunities for the local communities involved.
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Boutique Lodge Special
Tsara Komba Lodge offers you an exclusive getaway on the secluded island of Nosy Komba, 25 minutes south of Nosy Be. Comprising of just eight lodges, these authentic eco-lodges blend in perfectly with the outstanding and unspoilt natural environment, guaranteeing an intimate and cosy setting for guests. Travel in selected months during 2011 and receive a FREE night when you book our 8-day package. Priced from EUR 1 445 / USD 2 025 per person sharing (excludes flights and airport taxes). For more information, view our website special or email us on info@jenmansafaris.com.
  
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