Great South Madagascar - Madagascar Travel Tour Expedition

The south of Madagascar begins at the gates of Tana; for a taste of travel, we take the national road N°2 to reach the small village of Andasibe. This village is about 150Km from Tana and in the middle of a dense tropical forest where the good link that the lemurs can live according to their condition’s living. Nature regains its rights on the south; Hills, huge block of round stones and traditional highland villages with small houses facing west. They built them with laterite topped with thatch. We drive along the route National N°7 to Fianarantsoa for a few days with various activities such as visiting Ranomafana National Park. From here we had to go to the east coast by an old train connects from Fianarantsoa to Manakara: this wich obviously assumes the life of less remote places and who debauch the local products of this region. We arrive on the big city where we cross the pangalane channel with its more wild vegetation and we will see that the life of the villages is more active than in Tamatave. And here is the south-east coast; it is part of a great adventure or the way nicknamed “bac plus 10”. Desert and traditional cropslandscapes, termite mounds with groups of zebu that can meet. Of course we are really out of nature trails. From Fort-Dauphin to Anakao we find warmth with the beauty of the beach with fine sand. Sometimes, we meet difficult way and adventurous because of the sandy, sometimes stony. The Berenty reserve and Tsimanampetsotsa offer us good memories of their fauna and flora as well as the peculiarity of the region.
To finish and forget the adventuruous of the south-east coast, Anakao offers a nice place to relax and refresh the sun of Mada. We try to reach a little bit to Nosy ve where an island that can be done snorkelling, diving …
We will take again the route national N°7 to Antananarivo; we cross the hight land of Ihorombe, the massif of Isalo and Tsaranoro valley. The temperature changes little by little as well as the climate and the vegetation.

Tour and Circuit proposed:

Day 1

Antananarivo - Andasibe

We will take the road to the east. The Tamatave road's where the first commercial port of Madagascar. The nature changes totally because it is refreshing, far from the torrid and desert lands of the south and the west. Break photo at Mandraka and possible to visit "PEREYAS" reserve.

Check in to Feon'ny Ala for 2 nights.

Day 2

Andasibe

The reserve of Andasibe is famous for its INDRI colony. There are about 60 groups of INDRIS but you can not see allof them. It is also possible to see 3 species of diurnal lemurs such as fulvus lemur, gray lemur and rubriventer as well as 6 nocturnal species of microcebus rufus, the hepalemur microdon ...

Day 3

Andasibe - Antsirabe

We will return by the same road to Antananarivo then direction to the route national N°7 to reach Antsirabe or the city of "VICHY". We cross the central highlands admiring their cultivation techniques with the ricefiels terraces as a great walk. We stop in a small village called Behenjy for lunch; this little corner offers you fat duck. It is possible to see the manufacture of kitchen's materials at Ambatolampy like casserole, fork, art ... ; all that is made from recycled aluminum waste.

Check in to Green park hotel.

Day 4

Antsirabe - Ranomafana

After a good breakfast, visit of the city like miniature, the market, the colonial buildings house like the railway station as well as the "Therme hotel" where king Mohamed V had imposed there during several years during his period of exile.

We continue our journey to Ambositra where the most spectacular city in wood architect, crafts and sculpture. A good restaurant in the city center with panoramic views offers you a European and Malagasy dish according to your choice. Visit the art's gallery then direction to Ranomafana.

Check in to Grenat hotel.

Day 5

Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa

It is a small village lost in the mountain, hidden in the bottom of a large valley and immersed in the bush forest of the east but rich in biodiversity on fauna and flora. Ranomafana means "hot water". We start our visit very early so that we can admire and say hello to the lemurs.

Departure to Fianarantsoa around 11am; lunch break in a small good restaurant with panoramic views of the city. Visit of the upper town and SAHAMBAVY tea plantation.

Check in to Lac hotel.

Day 6

Fianarantsoa – Manakara by TRAIN FCE

The company F.C.E ensures the outlets for local products between Fianarantsoa - Manakara. It's an old TRAIN and sometimes remains random. We cross the different landscapes in plain and highland.

Many stop during the trip and in each stop the sellers offer their products like donut, banana .... Check in to Parthenay Club for 2 nights.

Day 7

Manakara on the Pangalanes canal

This canal stretches along the coast from Tamatave to Farafangana for about 700km; sometimes, it is a form of lake, sometimes it is a channel !!!! The boatman lead us to the south of the canal for the discovery of the traditional villages as well as the plantation of coffee, cloves, vanilla; the tour ends at the commissioner's cavern (well hidden place with nice beach that you can swim). Of course all this is accompanied by a picnic lunch on the canal.

Day 8

Manakara - Vaingandrano

We will take the national route national N°12; passing to Vohipeno where the place of the progeny of Arabs. The city is not built on the colonial mode. There is a good animation in its little market. It is a city in a characteristic enclave, it also preserves the style very peasant and the Antaisaka who live remain attached to the traditions which found their identity.

Arrival in Vangaindrano then check in to Huguette hotel.

Day 9

Vangaindrano - Sahandravinany

We continue our journey; the landscape changes because we cross an arid and desert upland, it is because of the humid climate of the south-east and its forests. We cross the first 3 ferry on this way.

Arrival in Sanhandravinany on the evening then checl in to "Chez Victor" for 2 nights.

Day 10

Sahandravinany

It is a small village isolated in south-eastern part of Madagascar and at the edge of the OceanIndian. This charming village offers a beautiful panoramic view and possible to see whales in September. The nature is beautiful, the people are nice, smiling and charming ... It's really an opportunity to meet with the local peoples.

Day 11

Sahandravinany – Fort-dauphin

We will conitnue our trip; before reaching Manantenina village of , we will cross the 3 ferry with a manual cable to move. Typical landscapes of the South-east region such as houses piling, lush vegetation and rice fields.

Between Manantenina to fort-Dauphin we cross the last 4 ferry and they are all equipped with motors.

Arrival at Fort-Dauphin in the evening then check in to Lavasoa hotel for 2 nights. (Beautiful place at Libanona with panoramic view of the ocean)

Day 12

Fort-Dauphin

Fort-Dauphin is a particular region nestled on a narrow stretch of coastline wedged by the chain of Mountain Anosienne on which it builds. Taking in full face the trade winds. We will spend our day on doing an excursion outing to Lokaro Bay and Evatra. Of course there will be a lush beach surrounded by nature; lunch will be by picnic.

Day 13

Fort-Dauphin - Berenty

The cultivation and planting of sisal are the first economic sources of the region; that's why we find sisals everywhere in the southern region. We cross dense vegetation landscapes with a humid and warmer climate.

Arrival at Berenty then check in at Berenty Lodge; a night visit will be offered.

Day 14

Berenty

Berenty is located at the heart of a sisal plantation and dense forest. It is a private reserve belongs to the family of "Haulme", settled for several generations. We have the possibility to see maki, dancing lemur just near us who are accustomed to the presence of men. Departure to Lavanono around 11am; lunch break at Ambosary.

Check in to "Chez Gigi".

Day 15

Lavanono – Itampolo

Off-road foto r Itampolo; we should previous a picnic lunch because it is the most difficult portion way in this southern region. Village of fisherman and paradise for windsurfers or kitesurfers.

Check in to Lavanono Lodge.

Day 16

Itampolo – Ambola (Tsimanampetsotsa national park)

We continue our journey to Ambola; we are already on the upland of Mahafaly. Full of euphorbia during the journey, guinea fowl, drongo or kings of Malagasy birds. Arrival at Ambola around 11am then break for lunch. We enjoy our half day on visiting Tsimanampetsotsa reserve; there is a white fish that gives this whitish complexion according to the local beliefs but in fact it is a salt lake resting on marly limestone. It is possible to discover baobabs and caves.

Check in to Domaine d'Ambola .

Day 17

Ambola - Anakao

Road direction to Anakao. Baobab, Malagasy funerary art, flamboyant can be accompany along the way. Anakao is the best-known fishing village in the area, popular for fishing and for excursions like snorkelling or diving with Vezo boat.

Check in to Longo Vezo for 3 nights.

Day 18 - 19

Anakao

A morning grace for you on the first day while the driver will continue his way to Betioky to reach Tulear. Excursion by boat on the island like Nosy ve for the second day; a nice place that offers a superb deserted beach of very beautiful bottoms and shelters a colony of birds only at Madagascar like the straws in tail which hides in the bushes in the sand to lay.

Relax, beach and walking to see the village for the third day.

Day 20

Anakao – Tulear – Ranohira

Transfer by speed boat to Tulear; it is the city of dust and heat with more or less 2,800,000 inhabitants, capital of the southwest. Visit of the city, the shell market then departure to Ranohira. Baobab, Atandroy tombs and Bara almost found all along the road. We cross the small town of ILAKAKA where the city rich of mines like sapphire; break for photos above the bridge to see people doing laundry, sorting gold, washing ...

Check int to Orchidées hotel for 2 nights.

Da 21

Isalo

It is a huge eroded sandstone massif dating from the Jurassic period. The relief is ruiniform and the panoramas are splendid especially when the sun is there. Natural swimming pool, cave, rivers, pachypodiums and lemurs are our main reason for visit. The driver will bring us until on the foot of the mountain and let's go for the discovering.

Day 22

Ranohira – Camp Catta

We are still on the route national N°7; we cross the arid upland of IHOROMBE. Passing to IHOSY where the most spectacular city on tobacco plantations. We continue our journey along the route until Camp Catta village.

Check in to Tsarasoa hotel for 2 nights.

Day 23

Tsaranoro Valley

A day of sightseeing through the hills and mountains; various circuits are available according to each physical condition but the most beautiful tour and circuit is "camelons". Do not forget to bring water, sunscreen, hat and picnic lunch.

Day 24

Camp Catta – Antsirabe

Road back to the highlands. Short break at Ambalavao on visiting the private reserve "ANJA", the Antemoro paper making workshop. The most famous city on wine making so no problem to buy and taste their win products.

Check in to Green park hotel.

Day 25

Antsirabe - Antananarivo

Road back to Antananarivo; lunch break in the upper town just near the queen's palace. We enjoy visiting this palace then we go down to the train station and the ZOMA market. Buying souvenirs at "digue" market and transfer to the airport.

SERICE INCLUDED ON THE PRICE :

-Tourism tax and tourist sticker
-Accommodation based on double or twin room (B.B)
-4×4 car from Tana to Tana (airport transfer include)
-Vehicle fuel included
-The driver’s living expenses and his indemnity
-Toll taxes
-Ferry fees
-Safe speed boat (Anakao – Tulear)
-Excursion to Evatra and Lokaro bay (boat, equipage, guide, picnic included)
-Excursion on the pangalanes channel (canoe, boatman, picnic)
-First class train from Fianarantsoa – Manakara with booking fees
-Entrance park and reserv mentioned on the program with the guide fees (Andasibe, Ranomafana, Berenty, Tsimanampetsotsa, Isalo, Tsaranoro, Anja)
-Picnic lunch during visit of ISALO
-Other expense and extras tour with parking fees during the trip
-Visit Antananarivo (Queen palace …)

SERVICE NOT INCLUDED ON THE PRICE :

-Multi-risk insurance (repatriation, medical expenses …)
-All restorations like lunches and dinners
-VISA fees
-Souvenir
-Personalneeds like coca, rum, cigarette …
-International flight
-Tip

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Antananarivo - Manakara- Fort-dauphin - Tulear - Tsaranoro valley - Antananarivo

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