Madagascar & Mozambique. Lemurs, Baobabs, & Beyond. 18 Days.
We gather in Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital city. After an overnight at a hotel in town, we embark our cruise ship, the Corinthian II, in nearby Toamasina, the nation's main seaport. A small ship that's part of the fleet operated by Travel 
Dynamics International, the Corinthian II accommodates just 114 guests (max) in 57 delightful suites. Each suite affords outside views and is appointed with a sitting room, a private bathroom, and more.
Cruise to the island of Nosy Mangabe, where residents include the rarely seen aye-aye, an indigenous lemur that, like a woodpecker, eats grubs hidden beneath tree bark. Then tour D’Antongil Bay’s gorgeous scenery.
Your Africa adventure continues in Masoala National Park, home of no less than 10 lemur species. The orchids that thrive here are incredible, too. After a relaxing day at sea, we drop anchor in Antsiranana, gateway to Montagne D’Ambre National Park. We come to 
see unique wildlife: mongooses, lemurs (of course), chameleons, birds of all sorts, and some pretty amazing trees and indigenous foliage.
Two more islands call: Nosy Komba, known for its black lemur population, and Nosy Tanikely, a tiny island reserve with plentiful marine life.
To Mahajanga, on Madagascar’s northeast coast. From this authentic 18th-century trading hub, we continue on to Ankarafantsika National Park to check out the lemur species protected within. Also here: Coquerel’s sifakas and Madagascar fish eagles.
The town of Morondava was once the center of the Sakalava Kingdom, and, among other exotic treasures, it boasts fantastic examples of enormous baobab trees. 
It’s also our jump-off point to Kirindy Reserve and its abundant wildlife. Then to Belo-sur-Mer, where we dock and head for Kirindy-Mitea National Park. Keep an eye out for baobab trees as well as the strange creatures that inhabit this lovely wilderness.
Next, into Mozambique. First, the Bazaruto Archipelago, a cluster of five islands protected by the World Wildlife Fund. Think tranquil beaches, turquoise water, and plenty of wildlife in the ocean and sky.
Inhambane, once an Arab trading post, is a pretty town that Vasco de Gama admired for its welcoming folks. (Nothing on that score has changed.) Finally, dock in Maputo, Mozambique’s capital city. Here we disembark and head for home.
Please note: On this journey, R. Crusoe & Son partners with Travel Dynamics International, and Crusoe travelers share the Corinthian II with other, non-Crusoe travelers.
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