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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival in Antananarivo
You will be greeted on arrival by your English-speaking guide from I Travel 2 Madagascar, who helps you finish all the formalities and transfer you to the hotel.
Antananarivo is also known by its colonial shorthand form, Tana which is the capital and the largest city of Madagascar in the Analamanga region. The city sits at 1,280 m above sea level in the center of the island, making it the highest national capital by elevation among the island countries. It has been the country's largest population center since at least the 18th century. It.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Le Pave Hotel Ivato
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Antananarivo-Morondava-Kirindy ( by flight)
Antananarivo-Morondava-Kirindy ( by flight)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer directly to Antananarivo airport for a flight to Morondava. Get some shots of the beautiful scenery in the place before continuing to Kirindy. Check-in at your hotel There is a guided night walk at Kirindy. The private reserve is well- known by its giant jumping rat, the “Fosa”, the largest carnivorous animal in the country. It is also one of the reserves having most endangered ecosystems, lemur species, and many endemic reptile species. There are also some unique species of rare flora. A night walk is organised.
The Kirindy Forest is a private nature reserve situated in western Madagascar, about 50 km northeast of the town of Morondava, near Ambivy. The forest reserve falls within the boundaries of the Kirindy Mitea National Park, which spreads further to the south. The forest is home to a wide variety of animals, from lemurs and fossas to geckos and chameleons, and numerous birds, the majority of which are found nowhere else.
- Main Destination:
- Kirindy Forest
- Accommodation:
- Relais du Kirindy
Wildlife in Kirindy Forest
Giant Rat Common
Northern
Bokiboky
Mouse Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kirindy-Belo-Bekopaka
Kirindy-Belo-Bekopaka
After breakfast, drive to the Tsingy of Bemaraha. There will be lunch at Belo Sur Tsiribihina after that you will head north on a drive-by land track well- known as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Cross the two rivers-Tsiribihina and Manambolo from a small car ferry before arriving at Bekopaka village.
Bekopaka is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. Bekopaka is served by a local airport, and primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, maize and cassava. Bekopaka is situated on the Manambolo River. The road to Bekopaka is a secondary highway in Madagascar of 198 km, running from Morondava to Bekopaka. Only the first 15km are paved, the remaining is unpaved.
- Main Destination:
- Bekopaka (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Tsingy ( National Park of Bemaraha)
Tsingy ( National Park of Bemaraha)
After breakfast, visit of the Tsingy, one of the most extraordinary sites with the real cathedral of limestone. The dense network of faults, cracks, and blocks of limestone carved in blades is one of the most prominent landscapes of Madagascar. There are six species of lemurs, reptiles and 53 varieties of birds among the marvels which are also the housing environment of the smallest sorts of a chameleon, the “Brookesia`` and where you can appreciate the magnificent sunset.
The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a national park located in northwest Madagascar. The national park centers on two geological formations : the Great Tsingy and the Little Tsingy, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is crossed by the Manambolo River. The Tsingys are karstic plateaus in which groundwater has undercut the elevated uplands, and has gouged caverns and fissures into the limestone.
- Main Destination:
- Bemaraha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha
Wildlife in Bemaraha NP
Mouse Lemur Common
Western Red
Forest Rat
Geckos Common
Sportive Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bekopaka-Belo-Morondava
Bekopaka-Belo-Morondava
Drive to Morondava town via the famous “Alley of Baobabs”. Arrive on time for great pictures when the sun is low, raking light, and smooth trunks reflect the orange rays of the sun. Settle at the hotel before the sea for dinner. Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina.
The Avenue of the Baobabs, or Alley of the Baobabs, is a prominent group of Grandidier's baobabs lining the unpaved Road No.8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. Its striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region. The trees, which are endemic to Madagascar, are about 30 m in height. The baobab trees, known locally as renala are a legacy of the dense tropical forests that once thrived on Madagascar. The trees did not originally tower in isolation over the sere landscape of scrub, but stood in dense forest.
Day 6
Morondava
Morondava
Early in the morning, visit of the village of Betania known for its boat maker then after a relax day on the beach and discover the local population ways of life.
A city tour of Morondva is organised where you go to the local market, then to the touristic village and after overnight at the the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Select Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morondava-Miandrivazo
Morondava-Miandrivazo
After breakfast, you leave Morondava early in the morning as the distance is about five hours. And there will be stops for photos and breaks if necessary. Lunch in the city of Miandrivazo.
Miandrivazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It is situated at the Mahajilo River and belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. Miandrivazo is a center of tobacco production in Madagascar. It is crossed by the Manambolo River. The district has an area of 12,330 km2.
- Main Destination:
- Miandrivazo (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Soa Lia Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Miandrivazo-Antsirabe
Miandrivazo-Antsirabe
Leave Miandrivazo early in the morning as the distance to Antsirabe is long. But there will be stops for photos and break if necessary. Then drive directly to Antsirabe. A visit of the city of Antsirabe is organized in the afternoon.
Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region. In Madagascar, Antsirabe is known for its relatively cool climate, its industry and the high concentration of pulled rickshaws or pousse-pousse.
- Main Destination:
- Antsirabe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hôtel Menabe'L
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Antsirabe-Ambositra-Ranomafana
Antsirabe-Ambositra-Ranomafana
Early in the morning, meeting with our staff who introduce you the guide and the driver for the road trip to Ranomafana. The drives take about five 10 hours from Antsirabe to Ranomafana where you stop for lunch. There will be stops for photos and break if necessary.
You’ll arrive late in Ranomafana and a night walk is organized.
- Main Destination:
- Ranomafana National Park
- Accommodation:
- Centrest Hotel
Wildlife in Ranomafana NP
Bamboo Lemur Common
Brown Lemur Common
Lemur Common
Bamboo Lemur Common
Bamboo Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ranomafana
Ranomafana
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Ranomafana National Park. Embark on guided walks through dense rainforests, where you’ll admire gorgeous wildlife, including lemurs and exotic bird species and its rich natural heritage.
In the afternoon, visit of the village of Ranomafana and swim in the hot spring pool.
- Main Destination:
- Ranomafana National Park
- Accommodation:
- Centrest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Ranomafana-Ambositra-Antsirabe
Ranomafana-Ambositra-Antsirabe
Early in the morning, leave Ranomafana and continue the adventure on the National Road 7 to reach Ambositra, a locality known for its handcrafts local factory and souvenir shops.
Ambositra is the capital of the Amoron'i Mania region, and of Ambositra District. It is situated at the RN 7 (Antsirabe -Tulear) and the RN 41 to Fandriana. It is situated 255 km south of the capital Antananarivo. Ambositra is the centre of Madagascar's wood-carving industry due to the presence of the Zafimaniry tribe, a subgroup of the Betsileo tribe.
- Main Destination:
- Antsirabe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hôtel Menabe'L
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Antsirabe-Antananarivo
Antsirabe-Antananarivo
After breakfast, drive on road N7 for progress to reach the capital city with stops for pictures. A visit in Ambatolampy is organised. Due to bad and bumpy roads, it takes us 4 hours ‘drive.
Ambatolampy is a city (commune urbaine) in the Vakinankaratra Region, situated in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It is known for its Aluminium founderies. Most of aluminium kitchen utensils in Madagascar are produced in this town. The founderies also work with copper and bronze. Various workshops are specialized in recycling old metal.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Antananarivo-Andasibe
Antananarivo-Andasibe
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a visit to to Peyreiras Reptile Reserve (3 hours on drive) to see up close captive panther chameleons, island chameleons, stump-tail chameleons, Brookesia chameleons, golden mantella frogs, tomato frogs, Madagascar tree boas, leaf-nose snakes, cat-eyed snakes, tenrecs, numerous species of leaf tail geckos. The curators of the reserve usually take the animals out of their enclosures to allow close photographs. Continue to Andasibe with stops at the landscapes for photos and any break if necessary.
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a 155 square kilometre protected area, located about 150 km east of Antananarivo, consisting principally of primary growth forest in Alaotra-Mangoro Region in eastern Madagascar. The park's elevation ranges from 800 to 1260 meters, with a humid climate.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Feon'ny Ala Hotel
Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Brown Lemur Common
Chameleons Common
Geckos Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Andasibe-Antananarivo
Andasibe-Antananarivo
After breakfast, meet with your guide with for the visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and trek along trails to see wild diademed sifakas, wooly sifakas, common brown lemur and the famous Indri Indri. Explore the trails for orchids and birdlife.
A visit of Vakona Lemur's park is organised and then head back to Antananarivo.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Antananarivo-Departure
Antananarivo-Departure
One Tour Guide from our company will transfer you to your international flight.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
