1. The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School
Madagascar Expedition 2012
Detailed Itinerary
Saturday 07/07/12
10.00 Kit check at school in H8. Bring all bags.
Meeting
Day 1: Sunday 08/07/12
Meet at school at 05.00 tbc
Travel by coach to London Heathrow
Depart London to Madagascar via Nairobi
1 KQ 103 Q 08JUL 7 LHR-NBO HN36 1020 2050
2 KQ 758 Q 08JUL 7 NBO-TNR HN36 2215 0135+1day
Day 2: Monday 09/07/12
Arrive Antanarivo at 01.35.
Sleep at Hotel Chaval Blanc. http://www.cheval-blanc-madagascar.com/
Meet local staff and travel overland to Andasibe National Park.
Arrive at Hotel Feon’ny Ala 18.00
Overnight Feon'ny Ala Hotel.
http://www.audleytravel.com/Destinations/Africa/Madagascar/Accommodation/Feonn
y-Ala.aspx
Day 3: Tuesday 10/07/12
Morning exploring Andasibe National Park.
Lunch at Vakona Lodge and visit to Lemur Island.
Night hike in forest
Overnight Feon'ny Ala Hotel.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g316106-d317561-Reviews-
Vakona_Forest_Lodge-Andasibe.html
Day 4: Wednesday 11/07/12
Morning exploring Matadia National Park
http://www.parcs-madagascar.com/fiche-aire-protegee_en.php?Ap=21
Lunch at Feon’ny Ala Hotel.
Overland by coach to Andranosoa Village.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornishpaul/sets/72157626447904481/
17.00 Arrive in Andranosoa, meet dignitaries and pitch tents/ set up camp
in the primary school.

2. Days 5- 12: Thursday 12/07/12 – Thursday 19/07/12
− Project in Andranasoa Village.
− School building and painting
− Bench and table making
− Toilet building
− Environmental education
− Helping out with Doctor Jonathan Lee’s surgeries- a visiting Korean
surgeon
− Tree planting tbc.
Thursday 19/07/12
Say our goodbyes to the village elders and children.
Overland by bus from Andranosoa Village to Antsirabe.
Lunch en route.
Orientation meeting with group in Antsirabe.
Overnight Hasina Hotel (or similar). http://www.madagascar-hotels-
online.com/hotels-charme-antsirabe/61-hotel-hasina.html
Friday 20/07/12
Tsiribihina River Camp # 1
Early morning depart overland Antsirabe to Miandrivazo.
Lunch at Baobob Restaurant in Miandrivazo.
Meet Gary’s staff and begin journey on the Tsiribihina River.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tsiribihina_River.jpg
Students prepare meals and participate in all camp chores on the river.
Begin Tsiribihina River trip. Camping.
Saturday 21/07/12
Tsiribihina River Camp # 2
Hike from river into the forest to the large waterfall.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornishpaul/4120178532/sizes/l/in/set-72157622717794
701/
Students prepare meals and participate in all camp chores on the river.
Sun 22/07/12
Tsiribihina River Camp # 3
Hike from river into the forest to a remote village.
Students prepare meals and participate in all camp chores on the river.

3. Mon 23/07/12
End of River journey. Meet 4X4 vehicles and overland to Belo Tsiribihina.
Lunch Menabe Hotel with bathrooms and showers. Continue north to
Bekopaka. Camping and bungalows at
Tanakoay Lodge. http://www.360cities.net/image/madagascar-bekopaka-tanankoay-
lodge#122.37,0.11,80.0. Students prepare and clean up after meals.
First Night at Bekopaka - Lodge will prepare meals. Students will clean up
afterwards
Tuesday 24/07/12
Bekopaka and the Tsingy de Bemaraha. Two Groups:
7:00 AM Group 1 Gorges of the Manambolo River (2 hrs)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yiannis77/2099524847/sizes/l/in/set-721576033642850
40/
9:30 AM Group 2 Gorges of the Manambolo River (2 hrs)
Afternoon: Groups 1 & 2 visit Petite Tsingy
http://www.travelmadagascar.org/PARKS/Tsingy-Bemaraha-National-Park.html
Camping and bungalows at Tanakoay Lodge.
Students prepare their own meals
Wednesday 25/07/12
Bekopaka and the Tsingy de Bemaraha. Visit Grande Tsingy- a world
heritage site http://www.360cities.net/image/madagascar-tsingy-
viewpoint-1#187.28,5.74,70.0 in 3 separate groups. Climbing gear necessary.
http://www.360cities.net/image/madagascar-tsingy-climb-up#-44.76,-34.45,80.0
http://www.360cities.net/image/madagascar-tsingy-bridge#57.30,26.30,80.0
Camping and bungalows at Tanakoay Lodge.
Students prepare their own meals
Thursday 26/07/12
Overland Bekopaka to Kirindy Forest Reserve
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornishpaul/sets/72157626459872379/ with lunch
stop at the Menabe Hotel. Night walk in the
forest to spot the Fossa and other nocturnal animals and overnight in the
dormitory and bungalows in the forest.
Students prepare their own meals.

4. Friday 27/07/12
Early morning forest walk and drive to Mangily village
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornishpaul/sets/72157626585110436/
camp. Explore mangroves in groups in dug-outs with local fishermen,
hopefully bringing back dinner for that evening.
Students prepare their own meals
Saturday 28/07/12
Overland from Mangily to Morondava. Picnic lunch. Drive to Belo sur Mer.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornishpaul/sets/72157626585460826/ Camping and
bungalows at the Ecolodge.
Sunday 29/07/12
Belo sur Mer. Ecolodge. Ecolodge staff will prepare meals. Group 1 visit
Islands, snorkeling and whale watching / Group 2 at Ecolodge:
relax & picnic and visit the villages. Camping and bungalows at the
Ecolodge.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Monday 30/07/12
Belo sur Mer. Ecolodge Group 2 visit Islands, snorkeling and whale
watching / Group 1 at Ecolodge: relax & picnic and visit the villages.
Camping and bungalows at the Ecolodge.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Tuesday 31/07/12
Overland Belo sur Mer to Morondava.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornishpaul/sets/72157626448208175/ Sunset visit to
the Avenue of the Baobabs. Overnight Chez Maggie
http://www.chezmaggie.com/
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Wednesday 01/08/12
Morondava. Chez Maggie. Farewell beach celebration, music…
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Thursday 02/08/12
Morondava / Antananarivo
Breakfast Chez Maggie Hotel
Transfer to the airport for flight from Morondava to Antananarivo

5. Lunch in Antananarivo (or Morondava depending on flight schedule)
2 buses for exploring the capital and transport for meals as needed
Transfer to the Chaval Blanc
Dinner Savanna (or similar)
Chavel Blanc Hotel for overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Friday 03/08/12
Antananarivo. http://kw.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restren:Antananarivo_city_heights.jpg
Full day sightseeing with tourist market, city tour and shopping.
Lunch at the Jardin Restaurant (or similar).
Final buffet dinner with live music.
Overnight Chavel Blanc Hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Saturday 04/08/12
Transfer to the airport for return flights to London.
Breakfast & Lunch Included