Tracking Lemurs in Madagascar

• Visit two locations in 12 days

• Two charter flights

• Early mornings and late nights are scheduled to allow maximum time for wildlife viewing and exploration

• Three days on this trip are packed with science and adventure each day, including full days of research activities in the mornings starting early

• Daily schedules are flexible and may shift based on weather, wildlife activity, and research needs

• Travelers must be able to hike 2 miles unassisted along a variety of terrain, including steep, wet and slippery rainforest trails.

• Hikes range from 2–6 miles, depending on the location of wildlife. As lemurs can move quickly, travelers who hike at a moderate to quick pace will have the greatest success in viewing wildlife.

• Travelers must be able to handle 3–4 hours of physical activity on several days, particularly in the first half of the trip.

• For hikes longer than 2 miles, shorter alternatives may be available, but they may not provide the same wildlife encounters. Longer hikes may be available for more active travelers at some locations.

• Three privately chartered flights in turboprop aircraft

• Travel by minibus and 4x4 vehicle on bumpy, winding dirt, gravel and paved roads

Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or canes.

Guests must:

• Have good balance and stability

• Be comfortable walking unassisted on uneven terrain

• Be able to get in and out of vehicles without assistance

• Daytime temperatures range from 60–100°F, depending on the season. June and July are the coolest months while October and November can be hot and wet.

• Rain is possible year-round

• Highest elevation reached is around 4,000 feet