ROUND TRIP OF MADAGASCAR(10 Days)

ANTANANARIVO – ANTSIRABE – RANOMAFANA – FIANARANTSOA
AMBALAVAO – ISALO – TOLIARA – IFATY

Highlights:

• Observation of beautiful landscapes with the incredible mountain ranges
• Scenic view of the savannah
• Discovery of the cultures of the local ethnic group at each destination
• Encounter with unique wildlife such as Fosa, lemurs, chameleons and more
• Visits to Ranomafana and Isalo national park
• Adventure in the longest national road of Madagascar RN7
• Relaxation on the beautiful beach of Ifaty

Itinerary

22 Sep: Arrival in Antananarivo

After the long flight, the guide of Madagas_tours and the driver welcome you at the international airport of Antananarivo and accompany you to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel.

23 Sep: Antananarivo – Antsirabe (171 km, approx. 4:6h)

After breakfast, you will start the journey to Antsirabe. Along the way, you will discover beautiful landscapes and you can take photos. When you arrive in Antsirabe, you can walk around the city to discover the cultures of the local ethnic groups. Night at a 4-star hotel.

Antsirabe

Antsirabe is located 168 km south of Antananarivo. The city and its surroundings are rich in history. The quality of its soils and waters with a high concentration of mineral salts has earned it the name of Antsirabe, which means “where there is a lot of salt”. It is also called the “city of water”, where one can enjoy its baths with therapeutic virtues. There are three lakes in the region: Tritriva, Andranomafana and Andraikiba.

24 Sep: Antsirabe – Ambositra – Ranomafana (227 km, approx. 5h)

After breakfast, you will leave Antsirabe to join Ranomafana. On the way, you will visit the city Ambositra, you will have time to visit the market of Ambositra, the capital of the Amoron’i Mania region. And after, you will continue your journey to Ranomafana. Overnight at a 4-star hotel.

Ambositra

Ambositra is particularly known for being one of the emblematic cities of Malagasy crafts, renowned for marquetry and wood carvings. Woodworking has its origins in Zafimaniry art, named after a tribe from the surrounding forests who used rare species such as rosewood and palisander.

25 Sep: Ranomafana – Ambalavao (118 km, approx. 2h 54min)

After breakfast, you will leave for the visit of the national park of Ranomafana with the local guide, immersed in the tropical forest. The landscape is characterized by many streams and you can observe several lemurs, chameleons, snakes, frogs and birds. At noon, you return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, departure for Ambalavao. On arrival in Ambalavao, you can visit the town to discover the zebu market, the wine market, etc., as suggested by your guide. Overnight in a 4-star hotel.

Ranomafana

Ranomafana is undoubtedly one of Madagascar’s most spectacular national parks and, along with Isalo and Andasibe NP, one of the most visited national parks on the island. 12 species of lemurs are native to the region and are easy to observe for the pleasure of tourists. A particular attraction are the golden bamboo lemurs, some of which are not far from the entrance. There are also other mammals such as 7 species of tenrecs, carnivorous bats, the Malagasy striped civet and a few mongooses. There are at least 115 species of birds cataloged, 30 of which are endemic to this region and live in Ranomafana.

Ambalavao

Ambalavao is a town in Madagascar located in the southeast of the Haute Matsiatra region, 56 km south of Fianarantsoa. It is known for its beautiful veranda houses with wooden balustrades formed by geometric patterns. Famous for the artisanal production of Antemoro paper, made from natural fibers using an ancient process (visit), for the large weekly zebu market which is held every Wednesday and for the artisanal production of silk shawls.

26 Sep: Ambalavao – Anja Reserve – Isalo (224 km, approx. 3h 29min)

After breakfast, you will leave Ambalavao to Isalo. You will visit Isalo National Park, to discover the queen of Isalo, the window of Isalo, the natural swimming pools, etc… In the afternoon, you will return to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel.

Isalo

The Isalo National Park is a natural rocky massif, resembling a field of ruins with very atypical relief, reminiscent of the great American West – it is not for nothing that Isalo is nicknamed “The Malagasy Colorado”. Composed of rocks formed more than 150 million years ago, the park alternates between desert landscapes and green canyons within which flow many rivers taking their source in magnificent natural pools, which gives an absolutely magnificent visual result. In the Isalo National Park, there are also natural pools and perfect waterfalls.

27 Sep: Isalo – Toliara – Ifaty (265 km, approx. 5h 23min)

After breakfast and departure for a transfer to Tulear (about 250 km) through the villages of the sapphire researchers of Ilakaka, the tropical forest of Zombitse, the semi-arid savannah dotted with baobabs, the shrubby bush where the funerary buildings of the Mahafaly tribe stand, decorated with colorful patterns, as far as Tulear, on the banks of the Mozambique Channel. Overnight in Ifaty.

Toliara

Tulear, also called Toliara, is the capital of the southern region of Madagascar. This city, bathed by the sun all year round, offers a rich cultural life. It is located at the end of the RN7 and borders the Mozambique Channel. By its position on the Tropic of Capricorn, Tuléar benefits from a very pleasant climate and continuous sunshine almost all year long which justifies its nickname “the city of the sun”.

28 Sep: Relaxation on Ifaty Beach

This day is for relaxing on the beautiful Ifaty beach. Overnight in a 4-star hotel.

Ifaty

This beach is located in the Ifaty department, just a few kilometers north of Mangily. Like all the beaches in this region, it has a fairly flat bottom, making it swimmable at high tide. The sand is fine and white, and it’s lined with coconut palms, giving it a certain charm. Many people come here instead of going to Mangily beach, 5km away, which is deteriorating. Vézo fishermen will offer you a ride in their traditional “waka” boat, hollowed out of a trunk and equipped with an outrigger to ensure stability. It’s great fun and well worth a visit among the different beaches in the southern part of Madagascar.

29 Sep: Excursion in Reniala Private Reserve

After breakfast, you will be taken on an exciting excursion to the Reniala Private Reserve, where you can explore its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Night in a 4-star hotel.

Baobab Ifaty

The excursion starts far away from the thorn forest on the coastal road, the bizarre thorn forest of large baobab trees and aloe vera plants. The excursion is done on a small safari with a traditional means of transportation Sarety. There are also tropical medicinal plants that are commonly used.

30 Sep: Ifaty – Toliara – Antananarivo (flight approx. 1h 45min)

After breakfast, the driver-guide will accompany you to Toliara airport for your flight to Antananarivo. On arrival in Antananarivo at 3pm, another guide will meet you at the airport. Night in a 4-star hotel.

1 Oct: Antananarivo – International Departure

After breakfast, you will visit the old part of the capital from Queen’s Palace to the cathedral, the former Royal Palace Rova of Madagascar and end our day at the local market souvenir shops. The Journey is over, the driver and the guide will accompany you to the international airport. You can give memories and say goodbye.

Antananarivo Royal Palace Rova

This is one of the famous historical cultures of Madagascar during the colonial period, executed by the monarchs of the Kingdom of Imerina in the 17th and 18th years and the monarchs of the Kingdom of Madagascar in the 19th. It is located at an altitude of 1462 m on the highest elevation of the capital, the Analamanga, and is thus almost 200 m above the quarters of the lower city.

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Inclusive:

• Hotel during the tour
• Breakfast & HB on the hotel during the trip
• Transport during the tour
• Entrance fee on the park & local Guide in the Park
• Internet in the car during the tours
• Domestic flight ticket
• French or English guide during the tour
• Welcome in English by a Madagas_tours representative at the airport
• Welcome gifts
• Telephone assistance in French or in English 24/7 at Ifanadiana Madagascar during the trip
• 24 hour emergency service in French or in English for family members during the tour
• Map of Madagascar
• Detailed tour information in French or English

Exclusive:

• International plane ticket
• Travel insurance

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