Madathon Marathon: Kayak Hike and Bike Through all of Madagascar Overland


50 Day Ultra Madathon Marathon Across Madagascar (Bike, Kayak, and Hike the Whole island)
  • Duration: 50 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Diego suarez
  • Product code: madathon

50 Day Ultra Madathon Marathon Across Madagascar (Bike, Kayak, and Hike the Whole island)

Grand Madathon Across Madagascar Complete (Tip to Toe) : A Panoramic Sweep of all the premiere parks and places biking, hiking, and kayaking


This trip includes a team with a support SUV, medic, security, camping and kit quartermaster, satellite phone, guide, and team of tourism, wildlife, botanist, and security professionals, and even the camp setup ("glamp" but a tad rustic and ready for wilderness still...bicycles and backups (We include the motocross bikes or cycling bikes or you can bring your own)! You just show up and hit the road for the grand ride. 

You will have everything included on this tour, turnkey. The tour will be flexible as to allow route changes but to eventually make it end to end. Please allow 2 months of time to cross Madagascar but we will endeavor to stick to the route. You will have a satellite phone, SAR and evac support, medical and security professionals along, route alternatives on tap to make it through and all the way, packs of electrolytes and protein snacks, all food and cooking included (and meals at the stated hotels when there,) as well as in the camp core tents and mats and accommodation, guides with knowledge of the Madagascar wilderness, fauna (yes - plenty of lemurs) and endemic plants (botanicals, not drugs.) - Anglophone of course.

We include the bikes or you can bring your own, and can liaise with any special zones or spots of interest to create a trip theme. This trip includes film, photography, and drone permits.


Working Trajectory
 (this is definitely, and definitively, subject to change and improvisation) 

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Nosy Be > Nosy surrounding isles> Mitsio diving > tip > Ambilobe > Vohemar > Antalaha > Masoala bay > Mananara > Marotandrano reserve > Option to head south depending on Dahalo and Road Security between here and Andasibe / Continue north through Ankarafansika reserve > Tana from the north throughput > Tulear > toe > Wrap up with Dauphin and some jumping lemurs in Berenty. 

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Notes: This trip requires physical and mental fitness, flexibility, patience, and sense of humour and a love of exploration and improvisational adventure. French is a plus but not necessary. We guarantee to get you tip to toe across Madagascar. If you decide to turn back and depart, there are no refunds, however we will get you to the bottom of the island, guaranteed. We include everything.


Interactive Route Map

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1TOceDEgYDHWE1CfFj-oT5Zqnt-KJqoZi&usp=sharing

Interactive Suggested/Sample Group Packing Gear and Crew List for the Mission

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LTK5P3Fl5a3AqP1SyKsRAbGIf_Ddk8Ir/view?usp=sharing

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Reviews

5/5 (26)

“Thank you very much for everything !! It was a wonderful trip!”

- Lorena Fernandez Artime (Barcelona)

BIKES
MTB Bikes x 2
Spare MTB Bike x 1
Road bikes x 2
Track bike*** x 1
TYRES
MTB slicks x 4
MTB low-mid
MTB high-mid
SPARES
MTB Inner tubes x 7
Road innertubes x 5
Puncture kit x 2
Brake cables x 2
Disk brake pads with fins x 12
Road disk brake pads x 2
Mid / low range spare MTB brake set x 1
Mid / low range spare rear derailleur x 1
Cheap gear lever x 1
Spare gear cable x 1
Cheap 29” rear wheel x 1
Cheap 29” front wheel x 1
Spare fork x 1
Spare fork axle x 1
Spare seat-post x 1
Front MTB thru-axle x 3
Spare MTB pedals* x 1
Spare MTB chain x 1
TOOLS
Pump x 1
Pedal wrench x 1
(mm) 4 x 2, 5 x 2,
6 x 2, 8 x 1, 10 x 1 allen keys
Torq wrenches
Tyre levers x 2
Spanners
Chain-breaker
Pliers x 1
ACCESSORIES
Hydration backpacks x 2
Portable pump x 1
Headlamps x 2
Water bottles x 2
ELECTRONICS
iPhones x 2
iPhone chargers x 3
Mac Laptops x 2
Old mac charger x 1
New mac charger x 1
Satellite phone*
Watches x 2
Watch chargers x 2
Garmin bike computers x 2
Garmin chargers x 2
Garmin navigation unit x 1
Garmin MTB mount x 2
Garmin road mount x 2
Garmin nav mount x 1
USB Plugs x 6
10 plug extension lead
Adapters x 4
Earphones x 2
Headphone chargers x 2
Mobile Power Solutions – Diesel, Solar, and Car plug-in Generators (bring a few different) + Use town
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
Still camera* x 1
Video camera x 1
Macro lens x 1
Standard lens x 1
Zoom lens x 1
Still camera batteries x 1
Video camera batteries x 1
Canon battery charger x 1
Sony video charger x 1
Gimble x 1
GoPro x 2
GoPro batteries x 5
GoPro multi-charger x 1
Go-Pro handlebar mount x 1
Go-Pro chest mount x 1
Gimble batteries x 1
Gimble charger x 1
SDXC Memory Card x 1
Micro-SD Card 64gb x 2
SD Card 128gb x 1
External hard drive 2tb
Still camera carry vest
OPTICS
Glasses x 3
Sunglasses*
Binoculars x 2
MISC EQUIPMENT
Torches x 2
Pen knives x 2
Compass x 1
Whistle x 2
Books
Local currency
A5 papers
Protein bars
Electrolyte water pills
FIRST AID
Needles / syringes x
Plasters /bandages
Malaria medications
Antibiotics
Ibuprofen /paracetamol
Thermometer x 1
Antiseptic
Anti-inflammatory
Doctors kit will inquire and expound on here –
CLOTHING
MTB
MTB Chamois x 4
MTB Shorts x 4
MTB Socks x 10
MTB Jerseys x 8
Shell jacket x 2
MTB Shoes x 3
BOA Kit x 3
MTB Cleats x 4
MTB Helmets x 2
MTB Gloves x 3
Caps x 3
ROAD
Bib shorts x 4
Jerseys x 4
Road socks x 6
Mitts
SPD Shoes x 3
BOA Kit x 1
SPD Cleats x 2
Road Helmets x 2
HIKING
Walking boots x 2
Spare laces x 2
Walking socks x 4
Waterproof jackets x 2
TAD Shorts x 4
TAD T-shirts x 6
Backpacks x 2
Walking-sticks x 2
Jungles hats x 2
WATERSPORTS
Swimming costumes x 4
Rash vests x 4
Waterproof gloves x 2
Wet boots x 2
Masks x 2
Fins x 2
Wetsuits x 2
Tanks
Dive computers x 2
BCD, weights, regs etc…
Lifejackets x 2
CASUAL CLOTHES
Shorts x 2
Trousers x 6
T-shirts x 3
Shirts x 5
Socks x 12
Pants x 12
Handkerchiefs x 4
Jerseys x 2
Jackets x 2
Belts x 2
Shoes x 2
Sandals x 2
TOILETRIES
Blister plasters x 2
Toothpaste x 2
Manual toothbrush x 4
Shaving brush x 2
Shaving razor x 2
Spare blades x 1
Soap x 4
Shampoo x 3
Nail clippers x 2
Towels x 4
Diprobase moist
Face moisturiser
General moisturiser
Tattoo moisturiser
Sun cream x 6
Cyclists butter x 2
Isoretinoin
Anti-mosquito spray
COVER / DOCUMENTATION
Passports x 2
Copies of passports x 2
Driving licenses x 2
Diving licenses x 4
Credit cards x 2
Cash
Health insurance x 2*
Travel insurance x 2*
Yellow-fever vaccine card x 2
Vaccines (LIST TO BE ADDED)
CLOTHING
MTB
MTB Chamois x 4
MTB Shorts x 4
MTB Socks x 10
MTB Jerseys x 8
Shell jacket x 2
MTB Shoes x 3
BOA Kit x 3
MTB Cleats x 4
MTB Helmets x 2
MTB Gloves x 3
Caps x 3
ROAD
Bib shorts x 4
Jerseys x 4
Road socks x 6
Mitts
SPD Shoes x 3
BOA Kit x 1
SPD Cleats x 2
Road Helmets x 2
HIKING
Walking boots x 2
Spare laces x 2
Walking socks x 4
Waterproof jackets x 2
TAD Shorts x 4
TAD T-shirts x 6
Backpacks x 2
Walking-sticks x 2
Jungles hats x 2
LUGGAGE
Suitcases x TO SEE
MTB Bike boxes
Road bike boxes
Hand-luggage x 2
Orukayaks x 4
CAMPING
HIKING
Bivouac tents x 2
Sleeping bags x 2
Air mattresses x 2
Platypus bottles x 4
ACCOMODATION
Tents: It would be good to have separate tents, what sorts of tents will you have? ALL HAVE OWN TENT
Sleeping: We’re all for being as comfortable as possible, how do we achieve this? COMBO OF RAISED MATS AND GLAMPS
Washing: Keen to be able to wash off the grime of a day, what facilities will there be? CAMP SHOWER, RIVER, OR VILLAGE
Cooking: We have no allergies, what will the menu look like? MADAGASCAR HAS TERRIFIC FOOD, WE’LL MAX OUT LOCAL
Hotels etc: Which ones will we be staying at, and what if any choices do we need to make? BEST AVAILABLE (SOME WE KNOW, AND SOME DEPENDS ON WHERE WE STOP, AND OTHER PLACES WE CAMP.)
TEAM
As of April 15th, the team roster was: 2 x drivers, 2 x armed security, 1 doctor, 1 guide, 1 cook, 1 masseuse + me, dad and you (when you’re not Looning). We’ve also loosely discussed someone picking up along the way a bike mechanic, and possibly someone local with an interest in flora / fauna / culture / photography not to mention the diving / hiking / kayaking support teams; we’re assuming that some people may perform more than one role, any more detail or thinking you had on the team would be great to know 🙂 – CORRECT ON THE CREW ROSTER – WE SHALL PICK UP LOCAL ENTHUSIASTS, BIKERS, PARK GUIDES, LOCAL LEADERS, LOCAL TOUR TEAMS, BOTANISTS, SPECIALISTS PER INTEREST AS WE GO AS WELL, SOME PREARRANGED. THERE WILL BE A LOT OF OPPORTUNITY FOR SERENDIPITY HOWEVER OUR MAIN CREW WILL STAY THE SAME, ROTATING ONLY AROUND MASOALA TO MAROTANDRANO.
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