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mating patterns. Humpback songs can last up to an hour, and are considered the
most complex of all whale songs.
During humpback season you can go on 'whale safaris' around the island for
about €40 for a half-day trip. Inquire at the dive centres ( Click here ) and shuttle-
boat companies, as hotels without their own boats often arrange trips through
them. The business is informally regulated by Cétamada ( 033 65 656 56;
www.cetamada.org ) , a Madagascar conservation organisation that promotes re-
sponsible whale watching. Participating hotels agree to respect a code of ap-
proach, assure security protocols on board, and have a qualified guide. You can
help by hiring a boat with a Cétamada sticker on it.
TOURS
AT-SM Agency TOURS
( 032 40 084 43, 034 01 793 81; atsm11@live.fr) If you are looking to put together any
type of itinerary on the island, the best person to call is Orpheu (or- fay ), the former head
of the island's tourism office. This dynamic young gentleman speaks fluent English, makes
things happen and knows everyone. He now runs his own agency.
SLEEPING
If you're looking for beach accommodation, you're in the wrong place. Ambodifotatra is
generally good for inexpensive hotels near the port and standalone restaurants (which may
close by 9pm.)
Hotel Freddy HOTEL €€
( 57 907 03, 032 83 079 50; Rue Belgique; d Ar 40,000, without bathroom Ar30,000;
) This brand-new midrange hotel, conveniently-located in the town centre, does all the
basics right. Rooms are clean and sizable with hot water, a shared balcony, lots of light, and
even air-con. Try the corner room first.
Les Palmiers BUNGALOW €
( 57 402 34, 032 04 960 94; hotel-palmiers@yahoo.fr; d/tr bungalows Ar26,000/30,000;
) A little compound with smart, good-value bungalows with fans, up a path from the
centre of town. The studio triples are a bargain.
Hotel Hortensia HOTEL €
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