Enjoy the island-hopping lifestyle in our own exclusive-use Dhow. Camp out on a peaceful island where you won't find a soul, snorkel with whale sharks, fish for game fish and relax on unspoilt beaches - this is the ultimate paradise.

DHOW TRIP OPTIONS:
We offer two types of Dhow Safari trips:

7 NIGHT TRIP:
• 1 night Antananarivo (on arrival) and 6 nights dhow (boat) & camping trip
(Thursday-Thursday Trip)

9 NIGHT TRIP:
• 2 nights Antananarivo (on arrival and again on departure) and 7 nights dhow (boat) & camping trip
(Thursday-Saturday Trip)

DHOW ITINERARY:
These names may mean nothing to you now but we have chosen them carefully to give you what we consider a blend of exquisite tropical islands and a glimpse of the wonderful people and way of life in this part of Madagascar.

Note. This is an itinerary guideline which may be varied by the captain depending on weather conditions.

SEVEN NIGHT DHOW CAMPING TRIP
When you arrive in Antananarivo you will be met at the airport and transferred to a airport hotel for your first night. This will be a very basic hotel. All meals will be for your own account.

The next morning you will be collected from the hotel you stayed at and transferred to Antananarivo Airport for your flight to Nosy Be.

On arrival in Nosy Be we meet you and transfer you to Hell-vile harbour where you will board and set sail with us on our dhow, Salama Djema, for the following 6 nights of island hopping and camping on the islands. The crew prepares meals, set up camp every afternoon and takes it down the following morning.

Night 1, Antananarivo
Night 2+3, Mahalina (En-route we stop at Tanikely – great snorkeling here)
Night 4+5, Nosy Iranja.
Night 6, Russian Bay
Night 7, Having visited Nosy Komba (lemurs) we spend the last night in the Lokobie reserve
Night 8, Today we will transfer you back to Hell-vile harbour where you will disembark the Dhow and then transfer you by taxi to Nosy Be Airport for your flight back via Antananarivo to Johannesburg

NINE NIGHT DHOW CAMPING TRIP
When you arrive in Antananarivo you will be met at the airport and transferred to a airport hotel for your first night. This will be a very basic hotel. All meals will be for your own account.

The next morning you will be collected from the hotel you stayed at and transferred to Antananarivo Airport for your flight to Nosy Be.

On arrival in Nosy Be we meet you and transfer you to Hell-vile harbour where you will board and set sail with us on our dhow, Salama Djema, for the following 7 nights of island hopping and camping on the islands. The crew prepares meals, set up camp every afternoon and takes it down the following morning.

After the Dhow trip you will return to Nosy Be airport by speedboat and car.
The Dhow boat will leave Lokabie Island on Thursday morning early to take back clients who are on the 7 night trip. The Dhow will not come back as it will be getting ready for the next Dhow trip. There will be a speedboat and crew who will be left behind with those clients wanting to do our longer trip.
You will fly to Antananarivo and overnight here again after the Dhow trip.

When you arrive in Antananarivo you will be met at the airport and transferred to a airport hotel for last night. This will be a very basic hotel. All meals will be for your own account.

The next morning you will be collected from the hotel you stayed at and transferred to Antananarivo Airport for your flight to Johannesburg.

Night 1, Antananarivo
Night 2+3, Mahalina (En-route we stop at Tanikely – great snorkeling here)
Night 4+5, Nosy Iranja.
Night 6, Russian Bay
Night 7+8, Having visited Nosy Komba (lemurs) we spend the last 2 nights in the Lokobie reserve
Night 9, Antananarivo
Night 10, Arrive in Johannesburg

DHOW INFORMATION:
When you are on board the Dhow, all meals and accommodation will be included in the price as well as the boat transport and fuel.
All your meals are prepared by the crew and will consist mostly of seafood - calamari, crab, line fish, prawns, rice, potatoes, salads, pasta vegetables & fruit. Please advise us if anyone in your group has specific catering requirements and we will do our best to meet these requirements.
Tea and coffee will be served regularly and 1 litre of bottled water will be provided each day per person.
Additional drinks can be purchased on board from the cash bar (e.g. sodas, beers and further alcohol)

All the accommodation on the Dhow trip is basic camping.
When you arrive at the above mentioned islands, your crew will then set up camp for you on the beach (tents, shower, toilet etc).
The islands we camp on will be basic with little or no facilities (there will not be a flushing toilet – we provide you with a chair with a hole in it and a spade and a real bush experience). The crew will also set up a mobile shower tent with fresh water to wash off under.

It is important to note that the islands you will be staying on are almost uninhabited and very remote islands.
This trip will be a real beach and bush experience but one that we are sure you will really enjoy.

Please let us know the breakdown of your group for accommodation purposes. I.e. age, couples, singles etc and any dietary or other requirements. If we don't receive specific requests, all rooms and tents are for 2 people.

Please Note: One is required to sign a basic indemnity form before the trip starts in Nosy Be. You are visiting a MALARIA AREA and we suggest you ask your GP what they recommend in this regard.

MALARIA
Madagascar is a Malaria and Cholera area and we have heard about reported cases. We therefore urge all clients to contact a Travel clinic and to ensure that you do take Malaria pre-cautions

CYCLONES
Generally speaking this would only occur during January, February and March months – therefore we do not run any trips during these months.
We do however warn clients that December may already start experiencing heavy rains although very hot and humid.
Please bear in mind that cyclones can also occur out of the above months – this is very un-predictable.

DHOW COSTS
Low season dates are:
11 January – 29 March, 18 April – 09 July, 12 September – 30 November

7 NIGHT DHOW PACKAGE PRICES

PRICE PER ADULT SHARING R8 900.00 (14 years and older)
(CASH PRICE IS R8 650.00 PER ADULT SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R8 500.00 (12+13 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R8 250.00 PER CHILD (12+13 YEARS) SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R7660.00 (0-11 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R7 410.00 PER CHILD (0-11 YEARS) SHARING)

AIRPORT TAXES PER PERSON OF R1500.00 (Adult and children - Estimate only – changes daily)
(THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE PRICES – YOU NEED TO ADD THIS TO ABOVE PRICES)

Single supplement (If a single person would like to have their own room for night in Antananarivo) = R100.00
(This needs to be added to above prices)

High season dates are:
30 March – 17 April, 10 July – 11 September, 01 December – 10 January 2009

7 NIGHT DHOW PACKAGE PRICES

PRICE PER ADULT SHARING R9 300.00 (14 years and older)
(CASH PRICE IS R9 050.00 PER ADULT SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R8 900.00 (12+13 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R8 650.00 PER CHILD (12+13 YEARS) SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R7 930.00 (0-11 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R7 680.00 PER CHILD (0-11 YEARS) SHARING)

AIRPORT TAXES PER PERSON OF R1500.00 (Adult and children - Estimate only – changes daily)
(THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE PRICES – YOU NEED TO ADD THIS TO ABOVE PRICES)

Single supplement (If a single person would like to have their own room for night in Antananarivo) = R100.00
(This needs to be added to above prices)

Low season dates are:
11 January – 29 March, 18 April – 09 July, 12 September – 30 November

9 NIGHT DHOW PACKAGE PRICES

PRICE PER ADULT SHARING R9 860.00 (14 years and older)
(CASH PRICE IS R9 610.00 PER ADULT SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R9 210.00 (12+13 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R8 960.00 PER CHILD (12+13 YEARS) SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R8 370.00 (0-11 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R8 210.00 PER CHILD (0-11 YEARS) SHARING)

AIRPORT TAXES PER PERSON OF R1500.00 (Adult and children - Estimate only – changes daily)
(THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE PRICES – YOU NEED TO ADD THIS TO ABOVE PRICES)

Single supplement (If a single person would like to have own room for nights in Antananarivo) = R100.00
(This needs to be added to above prices)

High season dates are:
30 March – 17 April, 10 July – 11 September, 01 December – 10 January 2009

9 NIGHT DHOW PACKAGE PRICES

PRICE PER ADULT SHARING R10 260.00 (14 years and older)
(CASH PRICE IS R10 010.00 PER ADULT SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R9 610.00 (12+13 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R9 360.00 PER CHILD (12+13 YEARS) SHARING)

PRICE PER CHILD SHARING R8 640.00 (0-11 years old)
(CASH PRICE IS R8 390.00 PER CHILD (0-11 YEARS) SHARING)

AIRPORT TAXES PER PERSON OF R1500.00 (Adult and children - Estimate only – changes daily)
(THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN ABOVE PRICES – YOU NEED TO ADD THIS TO ABOVE PRICES)

Single supplement (If a single person would like to have own room for nights in Antananarivo) = R100.00
(This needs to be added to above prices)

DEPOSIT REQUIRED PER PERSON R1000.00 – This applies to 7/9 Night Packages
(This is needed to secure your place on the Dhow – no bookings are held without a deposit. We work on a first come first serve basis as these trips are very popular).

PRICE INCLUDES:
• Return Flights from Johannesburg via Antananarivo and onto Nosy Be on board Air Madagascar.
• Transfers and accommodation in Antananarivo – no meals included for these nights.
• Transfers to and from Nosy Be Airport if clients do not stay on in Nosy Be. If clients stay on after the trip then clients will need to make their own way to the airport.
• The Dhow with captain and 3 crew members
• All meals on the boat and in the camp.
• 2 / 4 man tents with camping mattress and pillow.
• Fishing rods and reels but no lures.
• Goggles and snorkels but no flippers – we highly recommend that you take all your own snorkeling equipment with you.
• All diesel for the duration of your trip.
• Camping and reserve fees where necessary.
• One bottle of drinking water per person per day.

PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg return will be for your own account.
• Any meals that are not made by our staff unless mentioned above (i.e. if you choose to eat out).
• Accommodation if you choose to upgrade.
• All drinks except for the 1 bottle of free water per person per day.
• Fishing lures, rapalas hooks and sinkers. If you're a keen fisherman bring all the gear you want. (Light spinning stuff to fly fishing gear).
• Bedding or mosquito nets. All you need for bedding is a duvet COVER. It is
hot so no sleeping bags or blanket is needed. (Note tents have built in nets).
• Visas – All nationalities require a visa to enter Madagascar. We can arrange this for you or you can arrange this yourself.
• Travel Insurance – This is highly recommended – please ask one of our consultants for more details and options.

What to bring:
1. Sarong
2. Towel
3. Basic first aid (we have a first aid kit on board but you may want extra)
4. Duvet cover to sleep in (not a sleeping bag, its too warm)
5. Costume / board shorts
6. Rash vest to swim in
7. Hat and sunglasses
8. Clothes for warm weather
9. Long sleeves (light cotton) for evenings
10. Strops or good walking shoes for hiking (such as Crocs or Rocky's)
11. Spirits or wine – can be very expensive in Madagascar – no wine on boat and spirits are limited
12. Camera + film
13. Torch + batteries – always handy (head-torch best)
14. Mosquito repellent and prophylactics
15. Snacks – especially luxuries like chocolates – there are no shops on the islands
16. Motion sickness tablets
17. Flippers, mask and goggles – best to take your own
18. Sun tan lotion
19. Baby powder
20. Anti Histamine tablets – please take these with you. This is very important should you have any allergic reaction to any seafood. The fish in Madagascar have a higher iodine content than the fish we have here in South Africa.
21. Senokot tablets (relief for constipation)
22. French Phrase book – very useful