$3,144 to $3,781 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival in Antananarivo
Welcome to Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo. It is a great pleasure to welcome you today. We are entirely at your disposal to assist you throughout your journey. Your arrival is an important moment for us, and we want to ensure that your experience is as pleasant as possible, right from the very first instant. Our team is here to help you, answer your questions whether regarding boarding procedures, dining options, or shops and address any other requests you may have. We are committed to providing high-quality service and helping to make your vacation a success. We wish you an excellent stay. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Louvre Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Antananarivo City Tour
Antananarivo City Tour
Morning visit to Tsarasaotra reserve then breakfast. Located in the heart of the island, Tsarasaotra Park is open to all nature enthusiasts. It is a privately owned park belonging to a visionary family. The park is designated as a Ramsar site, making it the only privately owned park in the world to hold this status. Its freshwater bird’s part of the site consists of a lake. Birdwatchers can admire herons and numerous species of wild ducks here, 64 total bird species are regular freshwater inhabitants. Transfer to the airport and flight to Toliara. Meet your driver and guide at the airport. Drive to Ifaty village. Overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Louvre Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Atananarivo - Toliara - Ifaty
Atananarivo - Toliara - Ifaty
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Toliara, where you will meet your driver, who will take you to Ifaty. Ifaty consists of small Malagasy coastal villages located along the Bay of Ranobe, in the southwestern region. The area is situated about thirty kilometers north of Toliara, along National Road 9 (RN9). The village of Ifaty is primarily a fishing village, inhabited mainly by the Vezo and Masikoro communities. On the agenda: a visit to the Renala Reserve and the turtle village.
- Main Destination:
- Ifaty (Town & Beach)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- La Bella Donna Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ifaty - Ambatomilo
Ifaty - Ambatomilo
An early departure takes you to Mamirano bay Lodge, following a visit to the Renala Reserve and the Turtle Village. Ambatomilo is an exceptional destination, set along a lagoon with shades of emerald and turquoise, bordering a stunning white-sand beach. Welcome to Mamirano Lodge a little world at the edge of the world, still untouched by mass tourism. Nestled in the heart of wild, pristine nature, this eco-lodge blends seamlessly into its surroundings, offering a blissful, serene escape. Mimirano bay Lodge is one of Madagascar’s best-kept secrets: an authentic, unpretentious paradise where natural luxury and exotic charm combine to delight the senses. An extraordinary discovery that will surely be a highlight of your time in Madagascar. Overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ambatomilo (Village)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Mamirano Bay Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ambatomilo
Ambatomilo
Spend half a day exploring the sea by traditional canoe. You can take in the varying shades of the ocean through the water sports and activities offered by the hotel. Activities offered by Ankasy Lodge: Water-based activities: water-skiing, towable tube rides, catamaran sailing (Hobie Cat), snorkeling (fins, mask, and snorkel), scuba diving, excursions in a traditional dugout canoe, kitesurfing, speedboat trips, and—in season (July to September) humpback whale watching (please check terms and conditions on-site).
Land-based activities: quad bike or jeep excursions to the traditional Vezo village of Tsiandamba, massages, a botanical trail, beach volleyball, pétanque, kite flying, archery and air-rifle shooting, board games, and reading. After your excursion, you will return to the hotel for dinner; your stay is on a half-board basis.
- Main Destination:
- Ambatomilo (Village)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Mamirano Bay Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ambatomilo- Andavadoaka
Ambatomilo- Andavadoaka
Departure around 6:00 AM, heading toward Andavadoaka. The route takes you across a magnificent beach, near the point where Madagascar’s Great Barrier Reef begins to fade. Along the way, you will encounter fishing villages that are sure to pique your curiosity notably for their distinctive tombs and funerary art, which lend the area a unique character. You will pass through a forest of dwarf baobabs, followed by the forest of the Mikéa (an ancestral people of the region), before traveling along a stunning, multi-kilometer stretch of sandy coastline. Upon arrival in Andavadoaka, you will check into your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Andavadaoka (Village)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Olô bé Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Andavadoaka - Manja
Andavadoaka - Manja
This is the longest stage with a day of sand, dirt, and rock. You'll depart early in the morning, around 6:00 am, before crossing the town of Morombe, on the program, the visit to the forest of dwarf baobabs and the largest baobab in Madagascar. You'll continue on a sandy track. You will cross the Mangoky River by ferry, which is essential for our circuit. There is only one hotel, and it is not very comfortable in Manja (compared to other hotels on the tour). You will only have this option for this step.
- Main Destination:
- Manja (Town)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Kanto
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Manja - Morondava
Manja - Morondava
It is a long journey to Morondava, the capital of the Sakalava people. The city’s population has tripled over the last fifty years and now stands at around 72,000 inhabitants. Morondava is populated primarily by the Sakalava and Vezo ethnic groups; it is also home to a significant Indo-Pakistani community which arrived during the era of French colonization and is involved in trade as well as some descendants of mixed Chinese and European heritage and, since independence, a Comorian population. Its name, a contraction of "morona lava," means "the long beach" in the Malagasy language.
Economically, fishing particularly for crustaceans is the region's primary activity. Morondava also houses a shipyard equipped with a mechanical workshop. In the areas surrounding the city, crops such as rice, corn, cassava, and cotton are cultivated; sugar is also produced (thanks to Chinese operators), and the region is home to zebu cattle farming.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Vezo Beach Hotel Morondava
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Morondava - Tsingy of Bemaraha
Morondava - Tsingy of Bemaraha
After breakfast, you will set off by 4x4 toward Bekopaka. The journey includes a ferry crossing of the Tsiribihina River, as well as lunch in Belo sur Tsiribihina. You will arrive in Bekopaka in the early evening, where you can take in the scenery of the Manambolo River gorges.
- Main Destination:
- Bemaraha National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha
Wildlife in Bemaraha NP
mouse lemur Common
Western Red
Forest Rat
sportive lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Small Tsingy and Big Tsingy
Small Tsingy and Big Tsingy
After breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a two-hour tour of a "small tsingy" area, conducted by traditional dugout canoe. You may have the chance to spot Decken’s sifaka, the brown lemur, the crested coua, the Madagascar green pigeon, various herons, the Madagascar fish eagle, the Madagascar harrier-hawk, the pygmy kingfisher, the Madagascar magpie-robin, or the crested drongo. The day will continue with a six-hour visit to the "grand Tsingy." A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Tsingy de Bemaraha is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious protected areas in Madagascar. This limestone massif is, in fact, an ancient coral reef. At Bemaraha, erosion has carved out deep, vertical cliffs, crisscrossed by fissures and crevices, creating a complex labyrinth of caves and waterways.
- Main Destination:
- Bemaraha National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Tsingy of Bemaraha - Kirindy Forest
Tsingy of Bemaraha - Kirindy Forest
After breakfast, you will head south toward the Kirindy Forest. This is arguably one of the sites richest in wildlife in Madagascar; yet, it is only recently that the area has been granted official protected status within the Menabe region. Although it was exploited in the past, the Kirindy Forest remains the best place to observe several species endemic to the dry forest, such as the giant jumping rat, the narrow-striped mongoose, Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur, the red-fronted lemur, Pollen’s vanga, the blue vanga, the Madagascar ground boa, and the plated lizard.
You will arrive around 2:00 PM and check into your hotel, before setting out on night walks to discover the local wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Kirindy Forest
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Relais du Kirindy
Wildlife in Kirindy Forest
giant rat Common
Northern
bokiboky
mouse lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Kirindy Forest - Morondava
Kirindy Forest - Morondava
Morning visit to the Kirindy Reserve. Kirindy spans approximately 10,000 hectares of deciduous forest, which grows on the sandy soils of the western coastal plain. The tree species found here are similar to those in other western deciduous forests; the canopy generally reaches a height of 12 to 15 meters, though it can extend to 20–50 meters in wetter areas along watercourses. Beneath the canopy, much of the forest features dense mid-story and undergrowth vegetation. Three species of baobab are present: *Adansonia rubrostipa*, *Adansonia za*, and *Adansonia grandidieri* the latter being the largest baobab species, sometimes exceeding 30 meters in height. Following this visit, you will return to the hotel for lunch, then enjoy some time to rest before heading to the Avenue of the Baobabs for sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Café Morondava
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Morondava - Antananarivo
Morondava - Antananarivo
You will have breakfast at the hotel. You will visit the fishing village by traditional dugout canoe before returning to Antananarivo. This small seaside village, located next to Morondava, was named by devout Norwegian settlers in the 19th century. Upon your arrival in Antananarivo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation on a half-board basis.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Antananarivo Back Home
Antananarivo Back Home
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport. You may do some shopping at the craft market or in the boutiques before your transfer to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
