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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 transfers 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, you'll transfer directly to Antananarivo airport for a flight to Morondava. Get some shots of the beautiful scenery in the place before continuing to Kirindy. You check in at your hotel. There is a guided night walk at Kirindy. The private reserve is well-known for its giant jumping rat, the “Fosa”, the largest carnivorous animal in the country. It is also one of the reserves having the 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, you'll 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 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Cross the two rivers, Tsiribihina and Manambolo, on 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 the 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, you'll visit 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 sort of 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
You drive to Morondava town via the famous “Alley of Baobabs”. You'll arrive on time for great pictures when the sun is low, raking light, and smooth trunks reflect the orange rays of the sun. You settle at the hotel by 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, you'll visit the village of Betania, known for its boat maker. Afterward, you'll enjoy a relaxing day on the beach and discover the local population's way of life.
A city tour of Morondva is organised, where you go to the local market, then to the tourist village. Later, you'll have an overnight stay at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Select Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morondava-Miandrivazo
Morondava-Miandrivazo
After breakfast, you'll leave Morondava early in the morning as the distance is about five hours. 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 the 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
You leave Miandrivazo early in the morning, as the distance to Antsirabe is long. But there will be stops for photos and a break if necessary. Then, you'll drive directly to Antsirabe. A visit to 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 National Park
Antsirabe-Ambositra-Ranomafana National Park
Early in the morning, you'll be meeting with our staff, who will introduce you to 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 a 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 National Park
Ranomafana National Park
After breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Ranomafana National Park. You'll embark on guided walks through dense rainforests, where you’ll admire gorgeous wildlife, including lemurs and exotic bird species, and the rich natural heritage.
In the afternoon, you visit 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, you leave Ranomafana and continue the adventure on the National Road 7 to reach Ambositra, a locality known for its handicrafts, local factory, and souvenir shops.
Ambositra is the capital of the Amoron'i Mania region and of the 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, you will drive on road N7 to reach the capital city with stops for pictures. A visit to Ambatolampy is organised. Due to bad and bumpy roads, it will take you 4 hours to drive.
Ambatolampy is a city (commune urbaine) in the Vakinankaratra Region, situated in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It is known for its aluminium foundries. Most of the aluminium kitchen utensils in Madagascar are produced in this town. The foundries also work with copper and bronze. Various workshops specialise 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, you will depart for a visit 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, and numerous species of leaf-tailed geckos. The curators of the reserve usually take the animals out of their enclosures to allow close photographs. You continue to Andasibe with stops at the landscapes for photos and any breaks 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 the 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, you will meet with your guide for the visit to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and trek along trails to see wild diademed sifakas, woolly sifakas, common brown lemur, and the famous Indri Indri. You'll explore the trails for orchids and birdlife.
A visit to Vakona Lemur's park is organised, and then, you'll 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:
