Madagascar Sainte Marie: La Crique **
A small rustic hotel situated on the west coast of Ile Sainte Marie (one hour’s drive north of the airport). Situated in a picturesque bay surrounded by rocks and corals and perfect for snorkelling, La Crique has 11 traditional bungalows nestling in the magnificent gardens and offering perfect vistas of the sea.

9 of the bungalows have en suite facilities ensuite (WC and shower). The standard bungalows sleep 2 people and the family bungalow has two rooms (the second room is tiny with two bunk beds for small children only). The studio has two bedrooms and the second bedroom can be used as a triple sharing room. Please note that we do not offer the rooms that do not have private bathrooms.

The restaurant offers basic Malagasy cuisine and the breakfasts are continental (French bread, jam and butter). All meals need to be ordered in advance.

Please note:
• The generator is switched off from 22h00 to 07h00.
• Christmas and New Year’s Eve meal supplement included in our prices
• On New Year’s Eve there will be a disco at the restaurant with special decoration.
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Itinerary: 9 nights

DAY 1: Fly to Antananarivo (Tana), the lively Malagasy capital in the Central Highlands. On arrival proceed through customs and immigration and make your way to the domestic terminal for your flight to Sainte Marie Island. A representative of the hotel will meet you on arrival. Transfer to the La Crique where you will be staying for 9 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 10: Transfer to the airport and fly back to Antananarivo. Make your way to the international departure lounge and check in for your flight to Johannesburg.

Prices include:
International (ex Johannesburg) and internal Malagasy flights, all accommodation and meals as indicated, all excursions with car and driver, guides in the reserves, entry permits and all airport-hotel transfers

Prices Do Not include:
Meals not indicated, drinks, tips to guides, porters etc., any personal expenses, travel insurance, internet access, airport taxes and visa fees
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Below is an approximate price per person sharing (October 2007):

US$ 1007 Euro 776 (Standard Bungalow, bed and breakfast)