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Expeditions 2008-2009 - Scheduled Departures

Scheduled Departures & Custom Program Options

The programs outlined below are for the most part fully inclusive upon arrival in-country and listed in order of appearance. Many of the itineraries are also available other times of the year for individuals, small groups and charters. All may be modified to suit your exact interests and schedule. Some departures require a minimum number of travellers or a small group surcharge.

Please Note: Costs are shown in US dollars and are subject to change. Click here for multi-lingual currency convertor. Costs and schedules are subject to change. For information and suggestions regarding international air fares please send a message via our contact page.


Madagascar

Rain Forest, River & Sea and the West

May 10 - May 27, 2008
18-Days

Cost: $ 3,120.00

Single Supplement: $ 235.00

* 13-Day Program also available
 
*** NEW ***
Rainforest, River & Sea, and the West
Custom Tour / May 10 – 27, 2008

Click here for Revised Program

Highlights:
  • Masoala National Park: Eastern rainforest, Coastal Reserve, Sea Kayaking Option
  • Tsiribihina River: Calm water canoeing
  • Tsingy de Bemaraha: World Heritage Site
  • Kirindy Forest Reserve: Western deciduous forest
  • Avenue of the Baobabs: Baobabs in Love
  • Morondava: Chez Maggie Hotel, Mozambique Channel
  • Expert Naturalist Guides: English speaking, Multi-lingual Staff
  • Varied and excellent cuisine
  • And of course, lemurs, lemurs, lemurs…
 

Madagascar

Escape to Western Madagascar:
Rainforest, Manambolo River and the West


14-Days

Available June through November

Cost: $ 2,560.00

 
Escape to the West!
An excellent overview of the Great Red Island.

Combining rainforest, calm water canoeing, Tsingy de Bemaraha, dry western forest and of course, lemurs, lemurs, lemurs … A wonderful family vacation. Highlights:
 

Madagascar

Mangoky River, Rainforest & The West

May 23 - Jun 12, 2008
21-Days

Cost: $ 3,895.00

Plus Domestic Air:
Approximately: $ 380.00

Single Supplement: $ 250.00

May 23 - Jun 04, 2008
13-Days

Cost: $ 2,240.00

Plus Domestic Air:
Approximately: $ 260.00

Single Supplement: $ 155.00
 
Mangoky River, Rainforest and the West
More than a great river trip!
A comprehensive look at the Great Red Island.

Please See: 'Rainforest, River & Sea, and the West'
  • A relaxed multi-activity journey
  • Mangoky River: A Calm Water Float
  • Eastern rain forest Andasibe (Perinet)
  • Western Savannah / Southern Spiny Forest
  • Kirindy - Western dry forest
  • Avenue of the Baobabs & the Baobabs in Love
  • Relaxing on the Mozambique Channel
  • Morondava & the lovely Chez Maggie Hotel
  • Optional snorkeling and SCUBA diving in Ifaty
On the tranquil Mangoky River we enjoy a relaxing and truly remote camping experience. Great food, great company in a seldom visited region of the island.

Floating past the world's largest baobab forest and enjoy a variety of endemic Malagasy endemic flora and fauna.

 

Madagascar

Tsiribihina River
Rainforest and the West

8 days:

Available April through November

Cost: TBA

 
NEW for 2008

Escape to the Great Red Island !
Tsiribihina River and The West

Eastern rainforest; a relaxing 3-day calm water float in traditional Malagasy canoes; exploring the western dry forest and relaxing on the beach on the Mazambique Channel.

Highlights: Options Include: Tsingy de Bemaraha (World Heritage Site)
 

Madagascar

West meets East

14 & 21 days:

21-days itinerary (PDF)
14 days itinerary (PDF)

Available July through November

Available upon request with groups of 4 or more

 
NEW for 2008

West meets East
Madagascar: The Island of Contrast
West meets East: The best of both coasts!

Discover the best of both coasts: the unique flora and fauna of the dry western forest and the rainforest of the east coast. A unique program featuring two superb properties: the Chez Maggie Hotel (Morondava) and the Masoala Forest Lodge (Masoala Peninsula).

Highlights of the West: Hightlights of the East:
  • Masoala Forest Lodge
  • Masoala National Park
  • Moderate tropical sea kayaking (optional)
  • Rainforest Exploration
  • Indian Ocean
 

Madagascar

Sailing & Diving Charters:
April through November



Vezo Coast by Sail

A Journey of Exploration and Contrast

November 2008

Download Itinerary (PDF)
 
NEW for 2008

“Nyota Ya Kosini” the “Southern Cross”
Explore Madagascar's Western Coast aboard the 42’ Catamaran the “Nyota Ya Kosini”

Available for diving, snorkelling and sailing charters from April through November. Design your own program and leave the details to us.
  • Island, reef, estuary, & mangrove exploration
  • Exploring vast baobab forests & coastal lakes
  • Snorkeling & SCUBA Diving Option
  • Andranomena Special Reserve
  • Explore the islands off Belo sur Mer
  • Picturesque Beach & Island Camping
  • Morondava & the Chez Maggie Hotel
 

Madagascar

River and Sea Kayak

Available upon request for groups of 4 or more, Sept through Nov

21-Days

Cost: $5,290.00
 
River and Sea Kayaking
A Unique and Active Combination of River and Sea!

Moderate tropical sea kayaking and flat water canoeing. Kayaking adventure off the Masoala National Park coast and on the Manambolo River. No experience required.

Other features include: Andasibe National Park, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Kirindy Forest, Avenue of the Baobabs, and Le Masoandro / Chez Maggie Hotel on the Mozambique Channel.

 

Ethiopia

Omo River Expedition
14, 17 & 25 Day Options

Sept / Oct 2008

Full Program
Sept 28 - Oct 22
25 Days: $4,120.00

Upper Half
Sept 28 - Oct 11
14 Days: $2,110.00

Lower Half
Oct 06 - 23
17 Days: $3,160.00
 
The 'African Queen' of river journeys!
Omo River Expedition
>> A Remote River Expeditions Specialty for over 20 years <<

Long known as one of the world's best rafting trips. Ethiopia’s Omo River has it all: exciting rapids; great campsites; beautiful scenery; hot springs; good birding; abundant wildlife; and some of the most unique and unvisited people in Africa.

UPDATE MARCH 2008

We are happy to confirm that we will be running the full Omo Expedition from Gibe Farm to Mui River Junction.

Note on the Itinerary:

There are several hydro-electric projects underway on the Omo River. We won’t know the exact conditions we’ll encounter until we reach the construction sites. We may have to make a portage the boats at some point or otherwise modify our schedule. Please contact us for further information.

With the construction along the river it’s uncertain how much longer we will be offering the full expedition so we encourage you to join us this October!

 

Ethiopia

Blue Nile & Tekeze Rivers

Oct 2008

Also available upon request
 

BLUE NILE RIVER: Lake Tana to Tisisat Falls

Possible scheduled departure Oct 12, 2008 following the upper half of the Omo River Expedition. Other dates possible on request.

Please contact us for details!

 

Tanzania

Rufiji River Safari

July 11 - 27, 2008
18-Days

Cost: $4,840.00
  A Unique Floating Safari!

An exceptional calm water rafting safari combining wildlife viewing, daily game walks and wilderness camping in Africa's largest protected area, the wild and wonderful Selous Game Reserve.

Excellent birds, a full variety of African big game along with a nearness to nature and wildlife impossible to find anywhere else.

 

Remote River Expeditions in Madagascar, Ethiopia, Tanzania - River Trips and Tours

Experience the romance of East Africa. We invite you to join one of Remote River Expeditions' adventures into Madagascar, Ethiopia, and Tanzania and see the atrractions of those countries. Each trip is completely unique. Each expedition has its own special challenges and serendipitous, human connections. What you can expect in every instance, however -- and why many of our clients return, year after year - is an outstanding wilderness experience including great food, magnificent wildlife, and friendships forged that last a lifetime.

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