2011 Madagascar Brochure will be available soon

Our Madagascar team has been hard at work putting together our 2011 Travel2Madagascar Brochure and we are excited to announce that it will be available soon!

Featuring exciting new packages ranging from deep-sea and fly-fishing to baobab adventures and yacht charters we have something for everyone!

If you would like to be the first to view this fabulous new brochure click here to contact one of our friendly consultants and request our 2011 Madagascar brochure.
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Treat yourself to a Sakatia Island Holiday!

Spend this festive season relaxing with your family in sunny Madagascar on our 8-day Sakatia Island Holiday Special. This is the perfect way to de-stress after a busy year as you can tailor-make your holiday to suit your budget and needs by arranging excursions such as beach picnics, snorkelling, quad biking and lemur visits. Priced from just EUR 365 / USD 530 per person sharing (excluding flights) this Sakatia Island Holiday Special can't be missed!

To find out more about this fantastic special email one of our knowledgeable consultants on info@jenmansafaris.com or click here to see the website special.
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Find out more about... Sakatia Towers

Thinking of going away for the festive season, but not sure where to go? Sakatia Towers on Nosy Sakatia is the ideal family friendly guesthouse for you to unwind with your loved ones. Set in the private bay of Ankofiamena far from the stresses of city life, you are sure to relax and get into holiday mode and with so many exciting and unusual activities to keep you and your children entertained, where better to spend the holidays this year?

Run by charming host John Sheppard and a friendly staff of locals, you will feel like part of the Sakatia Towers family. Relax at sunset on the large wooden deck and enjoy a delicious cocktail as John regales you with hilarious stories of his time on the island. Sakatia Towers is made up of a restaurant which serves mouthwatering traditional Malagasy feasts, a bar stoked with wine, rum, cool drinks and local beers, a small library filled with fascinating books on Madagascar and a large wooden deck with breathtaking views of the ocean below. The lodge also has a gazebo, grassed area and small private beach for you to relax on as you enjoy the Madagascar sunshine. Laundry and currency exchange facilities are also available.



This secluded island is the ideal place to unwind as there are no roads, cars or bicycles - only footpaths. Spend your days exploring the island on forest walks, picnicking on one of the many secluded beaches or just relax with a cocktail as you soak up the sun. If you prefer more active pursuits why not try your hand at birding, sailing, quad biking, canoeing, kayaking, or go on a pirogue trip. Excursions to many of the surrounding island can also be arranged by the lodge. Alternately spend some time in the warm waters surrounding the island and explore the protected coral reef which teems with tropical sea life. It is a snorkeling and diving paradise!

Accommodating a maximum of 14 guests, you are assured the ultimate in privacy at Sakatia Towers.

There are 3 bedrooms in the main house, each of which features a king sized bed, a single bed and an en-suite bathroom.

The family bungalow has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with three single beds, a shared bathroom and a wooden deck with a spectacular view of the sparkling ocean.

The single bedroom bungalow has a king sized bed and a single bed, en-suite bathroom, lounge area, kitchenette and a large wooden deck.

All rooms are equipped with mosquito nets and ceiling fans above each bed to ensure that you are kept cool in the warm tropical weather, and all bedrooms open onto a large wooden deck from where you can relax and admire the stunning sunsets.

For an incredible holiday getaway where your entire family can enjoy all that Madagascar has to offer, consider our 8-day Sakatia Island Holiday Special. See above for details.
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Madagascar... the first of many visits to the Red island

Last month Ziggy and Rehana returned from their 10-day Madagascar educational with some incredible stories about their experiences of the world's fourth largest island, and we just had to share them with you!

Ziggy:

"Day 4: The next morning we visited a lemur park - another rehabilitation centre. This was amazing as the lemurs were very touchy feely, jumping from a tree onto our shoulder, hoping for bananas. Although a bit touristy we all really enjoyed interacting with these lemurs and being able to get really close. This lemur park consists of 3 islands of which only one is accessible to tourists. The other two are for pure rehabilitation. Off we went to the Perinet National Park to visit the Indri Indri (called the Babakoto in Malagasy) which are the largest lemurs on the island. The lemurs in this reserve are wild and cannot be touched. It was wonderful walking through the forest, hearing and seeing the Indri Indri - they make the most god-awful screeching sound. We also saw a few other lemur types (7 types in total). On the same day we continued to Mandadia Park for a hike through the rainforest."

Rehana:

"Day 8: After an early breakfast, we drove through Ranohira, to pick up our local guide for our hikes in Isalo National Park. Armed once again with water and mosquito repellent we hiked through the Maki and Rat Canyons. We learned that the local people create graves for their beloved in the steep cliffs of the canyons. At about mid day, we headed to the natural rock pool (piscine naturelle) for a swim. After a 20 minute hike, learning about the local culture, medicinal plants and viewing of canyon we reached the rock pool and waterfall. After a refreshing swim, we hiked back to the bus.

On our way we were caught in a thunderstorm, which is very rare for the time of year!! It was utterly amazing, with thunder above you and lightning ahead of you and rain pelting down on you, you realize how small we really are. Safely, but sopping wet, we returned to our hotel, to celebrate our last day with our tour group."

If you would like to have your own Madagascar adventure or would like to find out more about this fascinating island please email one of our friendly consultants or view our Travel2Madagascar website.
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