$2,534 to $3,249 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival Antananarivo
Arrival Antananarivo
Arrival at Ivato-Antananarivo international airport. Upon arrival, meet our staff at customs. Assistance in issuing visas and baggage formalities. Transfer to your hotel. City tour and visit to Ambohimanga hill visit and the royal palace of Antananarivo. Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Louvre Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Antananarivo - Andasibe national park
Antananarivo - Andasibe national park
After breakfast, head east to Andasibe through the typical landscape and eastern rainforest. On the way, stop at the Peyreiras reptile farm to observe different endemic species of chameleons, lizards, geckos, frogs. Arrived in Andasibe around noon. In the afternoon, visit the Analamazaotra reserve to spot the largest lemurs of Madagascar called Indri Indri, which is the largest living lemur. Night walk to spot nocturnal species such as mouse lemurs, chameleons and frogs.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Vakona Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Brown Lemur Common
Chameleons Common
Geckos Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Andasibe national park
Andasibe national park
Breakfast at the hotel, then visit in the primary forest.
Mantadia National Park: Unique, rare and endangered all describe the species of animals. Home to a rich biodiversity, including very rare endemic species and endangered species. It is one of the easiest parks in Madagascar to visit. You will meet to the largest of the lemurs, that makes it so special. Mantadia National Park, with its pristine primary forest, is a refuge for numerous animal and plant species. After the visit, drive back to your hotel. Arrival in the end of afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Vakona Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Andasibe national park - Antsirabe
Andasibe national park - Antsirabe
Departure in the morning then drive to Antsirabe through mountains, hills and rice fields. Along the way, you will see many funeral graves, some simple; others explain what plays an important role in the local population and their fascination with the afterlife. Arrival in Antsirabe after long drive: the thermal station, "the city of water" as it is called, has become a very important economic town, renowned for its fresh products and mineral water, commonly called "Visy Gasy " the city is well known both for the many “pousse-pousse” and for the precious and semi-precious stones. Arrival at the end of the afternoon, installation at the hotel before a night walk.
Day 5
Antsirabe - Fianarantsoa
Antsirabe - Fianarantsoa
Breakfast and drive to Fianarantsoa, stop in Ambositra to visit the village of Zafimaniry people and the handcrafts shops. Village Zafimaniry is an isolated region of Madagascar near the town of Ambositra. Inhabited by one of the 18 ethnic groups of Madagascar. This region is characterized by a typical architectural style of its village, its crafts, as well as by the particularty of the Zafimaniry culture. You’ll have lunch on the way, then continue to Fianarantsoa, one of the six big cities in the island, built on a site of hills alternating with valleys, the town of Fianarantsoa is spread over three floors: the upper town, the colonial city then the lower town. Fianarantsoa is one of the most commercial cities in Madagascar and trade is a major activity there. In addition to the tertiary sector, agriculture also occupies a place in the economy. The surrounding area partly grows tobacco, rice, grapes and coffee.
- Main Destination:
- Fianarantsoa (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Zomatel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Fianarantsoa - Ambalavao
Fianarantsoa - Ambalavao
In the morning, the departure from Fianarantsoa to leads the south, descending to the southern part. In Ambalavao, there is an interesting handcrafted paper factory that is worth a visit. It takes about ten minutes to see the different processes at work and there is a small gift shop where you can purchase some of the products. On Wednesday’s possibility to visit the zebu market, very interesting. Visit of the reserve of the villager of Anja where you can easily see the ring-tailed lemur. Accommodation on half board basis.
Day 7
Ambalavao - Isalo national park
Ambalavao - Isalo national park
In the morning, the departure from Ambalavao for very long days leads south, descending to the southern part. In the afternoon, the second part of the trip passes through Ihosy to the wide grassy plains of Horombe and towards Ranohira. The scenery begins to change as you cross “Door to the South” mountain and enter the attractive countryside of the Betsileo people where granite outcrops dominate the horizon. Here, the architecture of the village is also starting to change, from the one-story African-style house to two-story buildings in the central highlands where people are more like those in Southeast Asia than they are not 'Africa. Possibility of enjoying the spectacular sunset at the natural rocky window of Isalo if the time permits. Accommodation on half board basis for 2 nights.
- Main Destination:
- Isalo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Satrana Lodge
Wildlife in Isalo NP
Lemur Common
Plated Lizard Common
Brown Lemur Occasional
Chameleon Occasional
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Isalo national park
Isalo national park
Within the national park network, Isalo National Park provides a unique ecological representation. This national park belongs to Madagascar’s Central Ecoregion. In terms of ecological goods and services, Isalo National Park is a genetic reservoir and conservation ecosystem for several threatened species of flora and fauna. These include the : Scaphiophryne gottlebei EN and Mantella expectata EN, which are endemic to Isalo.
- Main Destination:
- Isalo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Satrana Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Isalo national park - Ranomafana
Isalo national park - Ranomafana
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Ranomafana national park. On the way, day possibility for many stops for photos. Arrival and installation at hotel. In the afternoon before night walk, relaxation in the natural hot swimming pool. Accommodation on half board basis for 2 nights.
- Main Destination:
- Ranomafana National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
Wildlife in Ranomafana NP
Bamboo Lemur Common
Brown Lemur Common
Lemur Common
Bamboo Lemur Common
Bamboo Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ranomafana national park
Ranomafana national park
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Ranomafana national park`s parking to meet your local guide. The area is dominated by the Namorona River which, fed by many streams, plunges from the eastern escarpment close to the park entrance. The steep slopes are covered with a mixture of primary and secondary forest, much of the secondary growth is dominated by dense stands of introduced Chinese guava and clumps of giant bamboo. You might be spotting some species of lemurs (golden bamboo lemur, greater bamboo lemur, Milne-Edwards` sifaka, red-bellied lemur) birds (brown mesite, Pollen`s vanga, blue vanga, velvet asity, grey-crowned greenbul, reptiles (Parson`s chameleon, Peacock Day gecko, numerous frogs, mantella frogs. In afternoon, profit the natural hot swimming pool before to take another place for walk night. It is a seriously weird animal that scientists originally classified as a squirrel. So unique is this species that it is not only the sole living member of its genus, but also of its.
- Main Destination:
- Ranomafana National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Ranomafana national park - Antsirabe
Ranomafana national park - Antsirabe
Breakfast at the hotel, then drive back up to Antsirabe and continuation eastward to Antsirabe always through the typical landscape of the highland (rice fields, typical villages of the Merina tribe, rocky hills). Arrival in Antsirabe in late afternoon, installation in your room.
- Main Destination:
- Antsirabe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Vatolahy Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Antsirabe - Morondava
Antsirabe - Morondava
Breakfast and then continue to reach the capital of the Baobab tree.
Miandrivazo: It is a town located between Morondava and Antsirabe. We will stop here for lunch, which is considered the hottest place in Madagascar.
Morondava: Famous for its river delta and, above all, for its baobab trees, our excursion heads to Morondava, on the west coast of Madagascar. Arrival in afternoon at check in at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kirindy Forest
- Accommodation:
- Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava
Wildlife in Kirindy Forest
Giant Rat Common
Northern
Bokiboky
Mouse Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Morondava - Kirindy forest reserve - Morondava
Morondava - Kirindy forest reserve - Morondava
After 15 minutes’ drive from the town, welcome to the one of the world’s most spectacular natural monuments. The avenue of the baobabs is a unique natural site. Here, the baobabs are perfectly and naturally aligned on either side of the road, creating an absolutely unforgettable landscape. The atmosphere becomes particularly magical at sunrise or sunset, when the sky is ablaze with vibrant colors, providing a magnificent backdrop for these giants. Arrival and visit after the sublime photos and discovery of baobab species: Adansonia rubrostipa, Adansonia Za and Adansonia grandidieri, the last being the largest of the baobabs, sometimes exceeding 30m in height.
Continue to the Kirindy Forest Reserve, a daytime visit before returning to the Avenue of the Baobabs in the afternoon for sunset. Overnight in Morondava city.
- Main Destination:
- Allée Des Baobabs (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Morondava - Antananarivo
Morondava - Antananarivo
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for domestic flight to the capital at 09h45 AM -10H50AM by MD 701 ATR72.
Antananarivo:Heading to the intrnational airport. Say goodbye, for now, to Madagascar; a genuine island and a world apart. What a great adventure it has been!
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
