Exclusive Private Tour to Lokobe National Park (Home of the dwarf chameleons)
Overview
Paddling on the tropical Indian Ocean in a traditional tribal canoe. Crossing the edge of the mangrove swamp and meet friendly natives in a real jungle fishing village. If we are lucky, they even treat us to local folk songs and dances.
Local guides who expertly and very carefully capture for us the truly wild jungle animals. Specialities such as the dwarf chameleon and up to 6-7 other rare chameleon species, lizzards, snakes, frogs. Close encounters with the funny and extremely friendly, but not cheeky or aggressive wild lemurs. Even with 5-6 species.
Lunch in a real fishing village. Could anyone need more for an unforgettable experience?
Local guides who expertly and very carefully capture for us the truly wild jungle animals. Specialities such as the dwarf chameleon and up to 6-7 other rare chameleon species, lizzards, snakes, frogs. Close encounters with the funny and extremely friendly, but not cheeky or aggressive wild lemurs. Even with 5-6 species.
Lunch in a real fishing village. Could anyone need more for an unforgettable experience?
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop - During the whole trip we providing cooled soft drinks, water, local bier, Malagasy Coco punch and even fruit flavoured Malagasy Rums. "Alcoholic drinks for 18+ people only!"
- Lunch - Real Malagasy lunch in the local fisherman village, made and served by the natives. Delicious traditional Malagasy seafood and zebu stew, or chicken dishes.
- Snacks - During the tour we always provide snacks (like local sweet and salted banana chips) and fresh tropical (seasonal) fruits, like mango, jackfruit, litchi, banana, papaya, etc.
- Entry/Admission - Lokobe Nature Special Reserve
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lokobe Nature Special Reserve, Nosy Be Madagascar
The Lokobe Natural Reserve is in the south-eastern part of Nosy-Be. This protected national park has a rich and unique endemic fauna and flora. This protected national park is the only place on the entire island with a real, original tropical jungle, and it is home to one of the smallest dwarf chameleons in the world (just 6 cm high).
The first stop of our tour is the fishing village of AMPASIPOHY where we arrive by an old-fashioned boat after an hour of sailing together. In the village, we will enjoy refreshments and seasonal tropical fruits, and relax a bit after the tiring canoeing.
After the short rest in the village, we take a 2-4 hour hike to Nosy-Be’s unique forest. Our own local guide will take us by the hand and show you several unique animals (dwarf and other chameleons, lemurs, giant and other snakes, geckos, tropical birds, etc) and plants that live in the forest. After the jungle treck the program also includes an authentic Malagasy lunch or dinner in the native village.
Duration: 7 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lokobe Nature Special Reserve, Nosy Be Madagascar
The Lokobe Natural Reserve is in the south-eastern part of Nosy-Be. This protected national park has a rich and unique endemic fauna and flora. This protected national park is the only place on the entire island with a real, original tropical jungle, and it is home to one of the smallest dwarf chameleons in the world (just 6 cm high).
The first stop of our tour is the fishing village of AMPASIPOHY where we arrive by an old-fashioned boat after an hour of sailing together. In the village, we will enjoy refreshments and seasonal tropical fruits, and relax a bit after the tiring canoeing.
After the short rest in the village, we take a 2-4 hour hike to Nosy-Be’s unique forest. Our own local guide will take us by the hand and show you several unique animals (dwarf and other chameleons, lemurs, giant and other snakes, geckos, tropical birds, etc) and plants that live in the forest. After the jungle treck the program also includes an authentic Malagasy lunch or dinner in the native village.
Duration: 7 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.