Back to Africa (again)

So... As some of you likely already know I was laid off from my job. Several of my colleagues said this means that I now have a lot of time to travel without having to worry about getting back to work. I had to point out that I still needed money to be able to travel. And then this one came up and I did an impulsive buy.

Fun fact; the final confirmations and payments were performed at the airport when waiting for my flight to NYC.

15^th – 16^th of April

Fly out, via Amsterdam and Nairobi and arrive at Antananarivo in Madagascar in the afternoon. Meet up with the group in the evening.

17^th of April

Driving southeast to an upland rain forest and Andasibe-Mantadia National Park where we will be getting the first views of lemurs.

18^th of April

Staying at Andasibe-Mantadia National Park where we basically have free time to either go on walks and explore or just do nothing.

19^th of April

Leave the national park and travel to a colonial city Antsirabe. On the way we will see rice paddies and a family run cookware factory.

20^th of April

We will be passing by Lake Andraikiba on the way to the village Fiadanana. Here we will have dinner with a local family and meet a ghost talker.

21^st of April

Travel to Ranomafana National Park. This day will be a mix of driving and walking while enjoying the views. This will also include a possible night walk.

22^nd of April

After an early morning walk we head south towards Ambalavao, going through Madagascar’s wine-producing region.

23^rd of April

Continue on towards Ranohira, stopping by Anja Community Reserve and Isalo National Park

24^th of April

Stay at Ranohira for the day giving us more time in Isalo National Park.

25^th of April

Moving on through desert landscapes, passing through several mining towns before arriving at our destination Ifaty.

26^th – 27^th of April

Free time in Ifaty where we can go walking, snorkeling, canoeing or just relaxing.

28^th of April

Travel to Toliara where we fly back to Antananarivo.

29^th – 30^th of April

Leaving afternoon and returning home, same route as before.