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It's a trip designed entirely for holidaymakers. The route and visits revolve around the famous National Route n°07, with easy access, starting from Madagascar's capital and crossing the sumptuous Betsileo highlands. The tour ends on the south-western coast in the fishing villages of Ifaty, before returning to Antananarivo by car or plane.
GENERAL
- Period: March to December
- Duration: 14 days / 13nights
- Index (1 to 5): Comfort = 4, Effort = 1
- Age : no limit
- Max people: 20 - Lodging: 2 stars or more, can be customized as required
- Transport: private car (4x4 or light or minibus)
- Flights: landing at Tana, domestic flight not included
STRENGTHS
A "classic" tour that allows you to discover Madagascar's culture, biodiversity and landscapes in a relaxing and affordable way.
Antananarivo - Antsirabe - Ranomafana - Ambalavao -Tsaranoro - Ranohira - Isalo - Tuléar - Ifaty - Fianarantsoa - Antananarivo
Itineraries
Day 1
ANTANANARIVO
Welcome and assistance at IVATO airport, transfer to your hotel.
Day 2
ANTANANARIVO – ANTSIRABE
Lunch at leisure in Behenjy, where you can sample Madagascar foie gras. Stopover in the town of Ambatolampy, famous for its aluminum cooking pots: visit a family workshop on site. Arrival in Antsirabe, a town of water and thermal springs developed by Norwegian missionaries, now Madagascar's second-largest industrial city, as evidenced by its superb large modern houses.
Afternoon visit to Lake Trirtriva, 17 km from the town, a strombolian volcanic crater. The lake is related to the first Andarikiba lake, which was seriously affected by underground silt. The guide will be happy to tell you about the famous Malagasy Romeo and Juliet story (Ravolahanta and Rabenomby) that has made the lake so honored and revered; the forbidden practices are still to be respected.
On the way back, Andarikiba, the second lake, is a good place to watch the evening sun set.
Night at hotel in Antsirabe.
Day 3
ANTSIRABE –AMBOSITRA
In Antsirabe, a visit to workshops such as the gemstone cutter, "Chez Joseph" for zebu horn objects, and "Chez Mamy" for recycling, embroidery and the manufacture of miniature toys is planned.
Departure for Ambositra, Madagascar's crafts capital. In the afternoon, we take a stroll around the town to reach the palace of the last king who ruled the town: we can already see the architecture typical of the country: wooden houses with windows, doors and beams carved without a trace of metal. These ingenious ideas have been passed down from generation to generation. At Antoetra, where the hike begins, you'll find bare mountains and a superb panoramic view.
Visit to craftsmen: sculpture and marquetry
Overnight at the hotel in Ambositra.
Day 4
ANTSIRABE – AMBOSITRA – RANOMAFANA
After breakfast, departure for Ambositra, the capital of Malagasy handicrafts, with a visit to local workshops and markets: marquetry and wood carving. We then continue along the RN7, contemplating the magnificent landscapes of the highlands (with terraced rice fields and terracotta houses).
Our destination is Ranomafana Park, where we'll spend 2 nights. If you're not too tired, we can go straight on with a nocturnal visit (a great asset for discovering the Red Microcebe, the Great Chérogale and Madagascar's smallest chameleon, such as the "Calumma nasutum, Calumma cryptique". Otherwise, you can either cancel it or postpone it until the following day, after the daytime visit.
Overnight at hotel in Ranomafana.
Day 5
In the tourist town of RANOMAFANA
A hike through the rainforest with its magnificent vegetation and waterfalls is planned. It's also a chance to see other lemur species such as the Eulemur Rufus, the Golden Hapalemur or the Mylne Edouard Sifaka, not forgetting reptile species, endemic birds and numerous medicinal plants.
After this 4-hour hike, you can relax with a dip in the Ranomafana thermal pool and/or a massage with essential oils.
Overnight at Hotel Ranomafana.
Day 6
RANOMAFANA - TSARANORO
An early morning departure for the Tsaranoro valley, where we'll also be staying for 2 nights. On the way, a visit to Ambatovaky (traditional blacksmith's workshop), Fianarantsoa's main metal supplier. Then a short stopover in Ambalavao (visit to Papier Antemoro - wild silkworm processing) to reach our next base camp in the Tsaranoro valley.
Overnight at the Tsaranoro Valley Hotel.
Day 7
VISIT TO MOUNT CAMELEON
A 6-hour walk with a local guide through the sacred forest, the natural swimming pool, the chameleon peak and the village of Andonaka.
Overnight at the Tsaranoro Valley Hotel.
Day 8
TSARANORO - RANOHIRA
Just after breakfast, we set off in the direction of Ranohira, where the road takes on an air of solitude, with granite monoliths and sparse vegetation. After a short stopover in the town of Ihosy, the vast Ihorombe plateau leads us to the famous Isalo massif.
Overnight at hotel in Ranohira.
Day 9
ISALO
The walk gets off to an easy start, crossing a plateau that looks like an African savannah. Then begins the descent to the bottom of a steep valley on a well-groomed path with steps for the safety of less adventurous "other" tourists. And at the bottom flows the Namaza
This path leads to the Namaza canyon, at the edge of which a pleasant protective forest is home to shy lemurs. A 30-minute walk upstream brings you to the sumptuous Cascade des Nymphes, with its cool, clear waters. A visit to the Isalo natural pool, with the possibility of a swim, awaits you.
The day ends with a 6-7 hour hike after breakfast. The walk gradually increases in intensity, first crossing a plateau that looks like an African savannah. Then the descent to the bottom of a steep valley on a well-defined path with specially-designed steps for everyone's safety.
Overnight at hotel in Ranohira.
Day 10
ISALO – TULEAR - IFATY
Departure for the deep south of Madagascar. On the way: the sapphire town, baobabs and Mahafaly tombs. Lunch at the ANTSOKAY reserve and, after lunch, a visit to the ANTSOKAY botanical park: this arboretum, covering almost 4 hectares, is a veritable museum of dry deciduous forest flora. It features some 900 plant species from southwest Madagascar, 90% of which are endemic. The local fauna consists mainly of lizards, radiated tortoises and bands of nomadic makis.
and departure for Ifaty.
Overnight at hotel in Ifaty.
Day 11 & 12
IFATY (Free day)
Ifaty is a beach paradise where some people's stay often comes to an end, so it's well worth staying a while to make the most of it.
Here it's all about FREE DAYS. So people are free to choose the activities they like, such as :
- a trip in a traditional sailing pirogue diving, either with a simple snorkeling mask or why not in snorkeling mode. It's possible to picnic with local ingredients such as lobster, slipper lobster, crab or fresh fish from the lagoon.
- a zebu-cart ride to visit small baobab parks, Madagascar's primeval forest and a freshwater turtle conservation area.
- Visit the salt works, or the mangrove nursery to preserve the mangroves.
- kite surfing and whale watching.
Overnight at Hotel Ifaty.
Day 13
IFATY – TULEAR -TANA
Transfer to the airport, flight to Tana.
Day 14
ANTANANARIVO
Visit to the Queen's palace
Dyke walk
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Drive back to Tana and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
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Private car
Vehicle insurance
Liability insurance
English-speaking driver-guide
Accommodation and meals for driver guide
Hotels
Breakfast in hotels.
Full board during nights with local people.
Tourist vouchers.
Entrance fees to national parks (Ranomafana, Isalo and Anjah reserve).
Right to visit the sites mentioned
Rain barrier.
Visiting rights.
Local guides.
Picnic in Isalo Park.
All airport transfers.
international and domestic flights
visa
Lunches and dinners (menu between 5 and 15 euros) excluding bivouac nights
Sleeping bags
Activities on free days
Water and other beverages
Gratuities
Cancellation insurance €50
First-aid insurance
And repatriation flight.
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