- 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
“I would like to thank you for my great holiday in MADAGASCAR. I was very satisfied with all organization and trip program. You accommondation was very romantic and good place choice.I am prepare to reccommend Madagascar and your agency.Special THANKS are for our driver Dimby. He is great and safe driver and he showed us many places out of our program. I can tell you, that he was one of the best TOURIST GUIDE, who we ever met. He has global overview and he told us many interesting information :-))So realy BIG thank you !Have a nice day and good business !Marek and family”
- Marek (Czech Republic)
| 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. |
| NOTES |
