Nature Uncut offers multi-day excursions into the Madagascar backcountry designed to find and view much of the islands unique wildlife. Tours take groups from the jungles and forests where they may see lemurs, aye-ayes, fosa and tropical birds to the swimming and snorkeling areas of Isalo National Park. Local guides accompany tours to provide local knowledge and insight into Malagasy culture.
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Madagascar's coast is home to several species of whale, many of them seasonal. Humpback whale watching during the breeding season gives visitors the chance to sail upon the Indian Ocean, viewing the Madagascar coast and these marine leviathans. Breeding season for the humpback whale is between mid December through March. Whale watching boats can be hired out of the Masoala National Park, a 840-square-mile wilderness on Antongil Bay. Bottlenose dolphin, spinners and Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphins frequent the waters and are frequently sighted.
Those who want to explore can hire a personal guide in the capital city of Antananarivo and head out into the jungles, forests or countryside for an adventure. Hiring a local guide keeps money going into local pockets and helps build a fledgling ecotourism industry in Madagascar. Local guides are allowed to take guests into the national parks on the island, as long as they are registered with the Malagasy government. It is a good idea to ask to see their current guide cards and papers prior to handing over any money. Visitors might have to hire a vehicle as well as guide to get them to the parks or forests of their choice.
