Madagascar Sainte Marie: Princesses Bora ***
A short transfer from the airport by traditional oxcart (cars are available for the less adventurous!) The hotel offers an excellent restaurant specialising in seafood and French cuisine. The bungalows are tastefully decorated and spacious with private bathrooms.

There are 6 deluxe bungalows (55 m2) that have a fan and air conditioning and accommodate up to 4 people (one large, suspended double bed, 2 single beds in a mezzanine). The 9 comfort bungalows (35 m2) are for one couple and only have a fan.

All rooms have a safe and private veranda. Facilities include a bar and private dive centre. Whale safaris are offered by boat. Scientists studying whales stay at Princesses Bora during the whale season and offer guests a chance to participate in their research, which can be a thrilling highlight contrasting a relaxing holiday. Swimming in the sea only possible at high tide but there is a magnificent rim flow pool to relax in.

Minimum stay throughout the year is 3 days.
Minimum stay is 5 nights during high season 12DEC 2007 – 01JAN 2008
From 06JUL to 30 SEP 2007 our rates include two free whale expeditions per person per stay.

Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha), a 57 km-long island off Madagascar's east coast, is an authentic tropical island with lush vegetation interspersed with many small villages. This island is beautiful, offering the ultimate escape from civilisation. The hotels along its coast range from basic to classy establishments with all necessary modern facilities. The lush surroundings bring to mind images of an enormous tropical garden. It's ideal for honeymoon couples or anybody with a romantic bent. Sainte Marie boasts numerous stunningly beautiful beaches and secluded coves, fringed with coconut palms. The coral reefs offshore offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. In August and September, hump-backed whales migrate here and are a huge attraction. The roads beckon mountain bikers and most hotels hire bicycles and snorkeling gear.
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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 Princess Bora Hotel where you will be staying for 9 nights on a dinner, 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

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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$ 2056 Euro 1562 (Comfort Bungalow, dinner, bed and breakfast)