$2,386 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Welcome to Madagascar! Today you will land at the Tana international airport. After all the immigration formalities and money exchanging, your English-speaking tour guide will welcome you. You will then be transferred to your hotel, which is in the city center. The rest of the day will be spent at your leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel La Villette
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Antananarivo - Antsirabe
Antananarivo - Antsirabe
After breakfast, you will set out for Antsirabe through the rice terraced highlands. Passing picturesque villages, you will reach the town after a three-hour drive. Antisrabe is an important center of trade, agriculture, and industry. The mountain climate of 1500m altitude and thermal springs once made the town a luxurious health resort. Today villas, lush gardens, and the honorable colonial hotel still bear testimony to this. Nowhere else in Madagascar is as crowded with bicycle rickshaws—the so-called "pousse-pousse.” Taking a tour of the city is highly recommended. You will get an insight into some of Madagascar's gems.
Day 3
Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park
Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park
Today, you will head to the famous Ranomafana National Park. Ranomafana is one of the last mountain forests in the world and offers all nature lovers spectacular and unforgettable views. The park is home to many animal and plant species, many of which are now threatened with extinction. You will go on an evening hike as part of your tour here.
- Main Destination:
- Ranomafana National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Centrest
Wildlife in Ranomafana NP
bamboo lemur Common
brown lemur Common
lemur Common
bamboo lemur Common
bamboo lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana National Park
During a long hike, you will discover the secrets of Ranomafana National Park. Numerous endemic animals can be observed up close: birds, chameleons, butterflies, frogs, and 12 species of lemurs. In 1986, German primatologist Bernhard Meier significantly contributed to the development of nature tourism in Ranomafana with the discovery of a new species of bamboo lemur, the "golden bamboo." After the visit you will return to your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Ranomafana National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Centrest
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ranomafana - Isalo National Park
Ranomafana - Isalo National Park
Today you will leave Ranomafana and make your way to Ranohira and Isalo National Park. On the way you will visit the Anja Park, where the Kattas can be found. You’ll also experience an impressive landscape change from the terraced highlands to the dry region of the south at the huge granite formation "Gateway of the South." This is a journey into another world, shaped by herds of cattle and their herdsmen—the Bara, one of the original ethnic groups of Madagascar. Grass steppes are interrupted by imposing rocks and rivers, and you’ll pass small villages under mango trees. Passed the bishop's hat, a holy place to the local people, you will reach your destination for today: the village of Ranohira in the Isalo mountains. At the end of the afternoon, you can admire the impressive sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Isalo National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Isalo Ranch
Wildlife in Isalo NP
lemur Common
plated lizard Common
brown lemur Occasional
chameleon Occasional
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park
Ranohira is famous for nearby Isalo National Park. A day trip through the sandstone formations here is worthwhile. Despite the dry climate, streams with crystal clear water run through the deep gorges and provide small green oases. Let yourself be impressed by the spectacular mountain landscape with rocks that shimmer in color. The gorges and deep canyons carry the water during the dry season and are considered the park’s irrigation. After a hike, a beautifully laid out, natural swimming pool awaits you.
- Main Destination:
- Isalo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Isalo Ranch
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Isalo - Ifaty
Isalo - Ifaty
Today you’ll drive to the small fishing village of Ifaty. On the way, you will visit the famous Zombitse National Park. One of the many protected areas of the Big Island, Zombitse is home to one of Madagascar's most famous mammals: lemurs. Eight distinct varieties of lemurs take up residence in the heart of the lush vegetation here, which is so unusual in the savannah. The Verreaux's sifaka—whose scientific name is Propithecusverreauxi—is one of the park's star attractions. The wealth of endemic birds here is also one of the particularities of Zombitse. After your visit, you will focus your attention on burial art through the wall paintings and grave steles of the Antandroys and Mahafalys peoples. You’ll arrive at Ifaty in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Ifaty (Town & Beach)
- Accommodation:
- Bamboo Club
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ifaty
Ifaty
After breakfast, you will take a walk in the Fonyala baobab forest. Various species of fauna and flora find refuge here. This reserve owes its name to a famous endemic baobab of Madagascar: Andansonia rubrostipa (Fony). After the visit, you will be driven to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Ifaty (Town & Beach)
- Accommodation:
- Bamboo Club
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ifaty
Ifaty
Today will be spent at your leisure, although a variety of activities can be arranged. In the morning you can plan a snorkeling excursion or scuba diving with our on-site staff. We hope you enjoy the sun and the beautiful weather in your hotel in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Ifaty (Town & Beach)
- Accommodation:
- Bamboo Club
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ifaty - Antananarivo
Ifaty - Antananarivo
Today you will transfer to the Tulear airport and fly back to Antananarivo. After landing, the rest of the day will be spent at your leisure. Depending on your arrival time, you can visit the famous Ambohimanga royal palace or tour the city. Otherwise you can rest at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Your journey ends today. Before your departure, you are invited to take part in an informative visit of the Andohalo Photography Museum. Here you will discover the history of the highlands during the royal era. After the tour, you will visit the colorful local markets where you can buy some souvenirs. Finally, you will be driven to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
