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Madagascar featured on BBC Two – Island of Marvels

February 9, 2011 Moreno | Comment (1)

The truly undiscovered destination in Africa is Madagascar; this evening February 9th 2011 BBC Two featured the stunning destination as part of a three part series with wildlife expert David Attenborough. The first episode titled “Island of Marvels” takes viewers through some of the most dramatic places to visit in Madagascar along with all the unique wildlife which can be spotted along the way including Bright red giraffe-necked weevils, chameleons and of course Madagascar’s most iconic wildlife – the Lemurs. The programme features some stunning recordings of the Lemurs leaping through the rainforest trees and some outstanding video as David travels across the island.

Be sure to catch the programme on BBC Two repeated on Sunday at 16:25pm. Alternatively you can watch the programme on BBC iPlayer using the link below. Be sure to watch in high definition to capture the stunning bright colours of the landscape in Madagascar!

Watch now on BBC iPlayer

Our Madagascar travel expert Moreno is on hand to answer any questions you may have about Madagascar after watching the programme. You may also like to take a look at some of our fantastic sample itineraries to Madagascar or even request our Madagascar brochure to give you even more facts and information about the country and possible holiday highlights. You may recognise some of the places featured in the itineraries from the programme! With 80% of plant species endemic and over 300 endemic species of reptile, add to those lemurs, frogs and over 100 endemic species of birds Madagascar makes a perfect luxury holiday waiting to be discovered.