Happy Holidays!

What an exciting year 2011 has been! We have introduced new tours, sent clients to new areas and received the most amazing feedback. It's been a great year and we are expecting 2012 to be even more amazing. Madagascar’s growing popularity leads us to think that 2012 is going to be a very busy year - and we can't wait!

We would like to wish you and your families a lovely and very special holiday season... Enjoy the last little bit of 2011 and feel free to contact us at any time. Our offices will be open over the entire festive season!

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Luxury at the stunning Tsarabanjina with Rebecca

It exists... Paradise. I have found it, have experienced it, and am in love with it.

In my many years of travel, never have I seen a location more breathtaking than Tsarabanjina. Truly, no coastline, no game reserve, no island can compare in natural, outstanding beauty and tranquility.
Situated in the north-western part of Madagascar, about 40 nautical miles from Nosy Be, Tsarabanjina is one of the paradisiacal islets of the Mitsio Archipelago: the Mountain islet, fringed by white sandy beaches with its extraordinary birds, its lush vegetation and completely ringed by coral reefs.

As the boat approaches the island, you can hardly believe the colour of the water - so turquoise you think it has been "photoshopped", yet this is reality.

The warmest welcome awaits you as the staff run to the beach to wave you in, and the sheer beauty of the location actually leaves you speechless.

Sounds amazing doesn’t it? This is a small snippet of what Rebecca had to say about her trip to Tsarabanjina! Click here to read more. And if the above sounds like pure heaven to you (which we are sure it does) then click here to find out how you can experience the magic of Tsarabanjina with you loved one, friends or family!

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Introducing Kirsty our new Madagascar Product Manager

We have restructured our organization in such an exciting way this last month! Rebecca who was a fantastic Product Manager for Madagascar for the past 5 years has moved into the role of Reservations Manager... she will now be overseeing all our precious Madagascar enquiries that we love to get!

Kirsty, our current Product Manager for Southern Africa, will be taking on Madagascar as one of her products now! Please feel free to contact Kirsty on Kirsty@jenmansafaris.com with any updates or questions you may have... she is looking forward to planning some great new and exciting Madagascar adventures for everyone!

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Luciemarie explores life in Madagascar

Our vibrant Senior Sales Consultant, Luciemarie, just returned from a trip of a lifetime to the amazing shores of Madagascar. Lucie shares with with us her Madagascar adventure...

1) What was your first thought when Jenman Safaris offered you the opportunity to go to Madagascar? What a wonderful birthday present! I was told 10 days before my birthday!

2) Which interesting places did you visit in Madagascar? The Island of Nosy Be, Ankarana National Park, the Red Tsingy, Diego Suarez and Three Bays

3) We have heard that there are strong traditions within the Malagasy culture have you experienced any of these? Can you tell us more about it? The Malagasy people are extremely friendly, patient and non-violent. One thing I learned very quickly is that it is considered rude to wave to an older person when you drive past.

4) What would be the number one place (of the places you have visited) you'd recommend for a first time traveller to Madagascar? I would suggest that they go to Nosy Be  for the beautiful beaches and fantastic snorkelling! You have to go snorkelling, especially if you have never done it before. It is truly magical! To just lie in the warm waters, being gently moved by the waves and to see all the fish swimming by as if this is the most natural thing in the world to have humans staring at them. And you have to go onto a yacht. Now that's life!

5) What have you taken from this trip? That this is a true authentic island not commercialized yet and true to its roots and culture. A destination I would recommend to anyone with a sense of adventure..

6) What's your take on Malagasy cuisine? If you love seafood this is the place to go. If you want to experience a country in all its facets, feel, hear, see, TASTE, Madagascar is the place to go. They really know how to make the best fish gazpacho. And they do cater extremely well for any shell fish allergies.

Thanks Lucie! Sounds like you had a great time. If anyone would like to find out more about Madagascar please feel free to contact Lucie on info@jenmansafaris.com

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The Island with a thousand faces...

The island with a thousand faces has not yet revealed all its secrets. It turns out that in addition to the incredible diversity of its fauna and flora, its people, the Malagasy, are actually from an amazing mix of cultures. Giving a new note of color and interest to one of our tours ... 1000 views of Madagascar. This 11-day adventure takes you around Madagascar, exploring it's national parks, the lemurs and crystal clear beaches. Without forgetting the friendly locals.

Often referred to as African or Indonesian, the Malagasy have a variety of ancestors, tracing as far back as the first Millennium of our era.

There are six provinces and the twenty-two regions that comprise of 18 tribes in Madagascar. The territories of these tribes correspond to ancient kingdoms and are not based on ethnic differences. These eighteen tribes are namely: Antankarana, Sakalava, Merina, Betsileo, Tsimihety, Sihanaka, Bezanozan, and Tanala. On the coast are the Betsimisaraka, Antambahoaka, Antefasy, Antesaka, the South Bara (a name which comes from the Bantu word Kuba, which means to steal), Mahafaly and lastly the Antandroy Antanosy.

Each of these tribes speaks their own language and even the cheering is distinctive from one tribe to another! One can distinguish the tribes by their special clothing, unique hairstyles and a special touch in the architecture of each tribe's houses.

Lots of different people, cultures and 'faces'.... another great reason to go to Madagascar!

- Written by: Salohy (Our Malagasy Intern)
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