Today is devoted to exploring the wildlife along the banks of the Mandrare River, which is the lifeblood of this otherwise dry region.
In the morning, we drive along the river bank to a crossing point and walk for 2 to 3 hours in the magnificent sacred Gallery Forest (in the wet and shoulder season, you will wade across the river). Here you can hope to see magnificent Ringtail Lemur (the national animal of Madagascar) and the gorgeous white Verreaux's Sifaka in the wild - a memory that will last a lifetime.
After lunch, enjoy another 2 to 3-hour walk through the sharply contrasting sacred dry Spiny Forest, where you will see interesting tombstones and learn more about local customs and fadys (taboos). You may also see chameleons and other interesting insects and reptiles.
Enjoy sundowners against a magnificent backdrop of baoba trees, before returning to camp for dinner.
Note: Tracking lemurs is done on foot. Some trails are demanding, but your guide will be mindful of your level of fitness and adapt your route accordingly. Wear walking boots with good tread and carry proper rain gear, including lightweight waterproof trousers. Gardening gloves are useful to protect your hands when scrambling through the rainforest and a head torch for night walks is essential.