FOUR, SEVEN AND ELEVEN NIGHT PACKAGES Air Madagascar flies between Jhb and Antananarivo every Wednesday and Saturday. We recommend departing on Sat as the flights connect through to Nosy Be on the same day. Dep Jhb 0935, arr 'Tana 1345, then connect to Nosy Be at 1445 for 1550 arrival. The return flight departs Nosy Be on Fri at 1120, arriving in Tana at 1225 allowing an afternoon to explore 'Tana with an overnight stop. Return flight to Jhb departs 'Tana Sat morning at 0600 arriving in Jhb at 0830. Using the Wed flight, you would have to overnight first and last nights in 'Tana. ANTANANARIVO: is a fascinating city with a rich history, well worth a visit. The daily market is not to be missed, but beware of child pickpockets! NOSY BE: Means "big Island" and lies off Madagascar's north west coast. The main town/harbour is Helville, a charming settlement in French colonial times but a wreck now. From Helville it's an hour by boat to reach the Beach camp (on the opposite side of the island) where you are only a stones throw from prime fishing waters. PACKAGE COSTS The camp is a simple affair of large, walk-in tents under palm trees at the water's edge with central dining area. Basic, but very comfortable (proper beds) and with excellent food. The boats are moored within the coral reef, a few metres off the beach. A max of 16 guests can be accommodated. PACKAGE INCLUDES: return flights ex Jhb, SA dep tax, CNS travel bag, all airport transfers, boat t'fer to fishing camp, six nights accom at the Beach camp with all meals, final night at the Cheval Blanc Hotel in Tana with breakfast. HIGH SEASON: (01 to 15 April & 26 June to 31 July 1998): FF6 002 pps (@ 1.18 = R5 086); Single supplement - FF95 pp; Children under 12 yrs cost FF3 674 (R3 114). LOW SEASON: FF5 703 pps (R4 833); Single supp - FF95 pp; Children FF3 478 (R2 947). RETURN ADD-ON FLIGHTS incl. airport tax: Cape Town - R860 pp, Durban - R480 pp. UPGRADE TO TANA PLAZA hotel at an additional FF132 (R112) per adult or child, or FF308 (R261) per single. FOUR AND ELEVEN NIGHT PACKAGES: Four nights (Sat/Wed) - FF4 890 pps in high season (R4 144) or FF4 592 pps in low season (R3 892). Eleven nights (Sat to following Wed) - additional FF370 (R314) per night. EXCLUDES: Dinner on final night, bar bill, Madagascar visa, travel insurance (R140 pp), Madagascar airport taxes; MGF10 000 per domestic flight (approx R10 ), FRF80 international departure tax (approx R66). Security tax (payable at airport in Madagascar) MGF5 000 (approx R5) domestic flights and MGF11 000 (approx R12) for the international flight. MADAGASCAR VISA: we can have the visa processed for you at R160 per visa or you can visit the consulate personally -- Jhb: 13 6th Street, Houghton Estate (p) 011-442 332, hours: 0900 - 1300; Dbn: 201 Percy Osborn Rd, Morningside (p) 031-239 704 (cost R140). THE BOATS One 12 metre Mauritian Striker (Clementine), and three 6.5 metre South African ski-boats with flying bridge, powered by twin 85's and custom built for Madagascar's usually flat waters. These are walk-around craft, ideal for fly and light tackle; all boats carry full range of Penn International and Shimano tackle from 30 lb through 130 -- so take own fly and light tackle. A second 12 metre Striker will be based at the camp from June 1998. BOAT HIRE: Clementine - FF3 500 French Francs (@ 1.18 = R2 966), 6.5 metre ski-boats - FF2 500 (R2 119). Hires are per 10 hour fishing day per boat. Clementine takes five anglers comfortably; the ski-boats can take four anglers but are more comfortable with three. FISHING SEASONS Madagascan game fishing is in its infancy, but April through to July appear to be the peak billfish months; marlin to 350 kg have been taken, and it is common to see 100 sailfish a day on the surface. December to March are hot and rainy, though the rains fall mainly at night. Price are subject to change without notice. | 
