15 days in the southwest of Madagascar

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Antananarivo

  Upon your arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver, who will take you to your hotel. We recommend that you take advantage of your evening to rest, as this stay promises to be full of discoveries and activities.

• day 2

  Direction Tulear

  

  Today, you will take a flight to Toliara, the city that never sleeps. Toliara is the largest city in the south of Madagascar and is full of things to do and places to visit. You can spend the afternoon exploring this vast city and enjoy various land and water activities as you wish. You will spend the night at the Eden Ecolodge residence.

• day 3

  Discovery of Tuléar

  Today, you will begin cultural visits that will allow you to further discover the history of this sublime country. Famous for its impressive biodiversity, you will notably visit the Rabesandratana Oceanographic Museum, where you will have the chance to observe the seabed of the Mozambique Channel, as well as the Tuléar Museum.

• day 4

  Visit of St Augustine

  After a good breakfast, you will set off to discover the small village of St Augustin, located 37 km from Tuléar. Accompanied by your guide, you will go on a hike to discover this fishing village that has preserved all its ancestral charm and traditions. After lunch, you can admire the bay of St Augustin, a must-see not to be missed during a stay in Tuléar.

• day 5

  Free day

  You will have the day free to explore Tulear and its surroundings at your own pace. If you wish to spend a quiet day, you can relax on the beautiful paradise beaches of Tulear, with their crystal-clear waters. We recommend that you visit the seaside resort of Ifaty, located 30 km from Tulear. It is one of the most beautiful places in Madagascar, and diving enthusiasts will find what they are looking for there.

• day 6

  Arrival at Isalo

  This morning, you will head towards Isalo, famous for its national park home to extraordinary wildlife and flora. During your 3 days in Isalo, you will have the opportunity to thoroughly discover the wild nature of this incredible place.

• day 7

  Discovery of Isalo National Park

  On this new day, you will set off as planned to discover the magnificent Isalo National Park. On the way, you will certainly come across chameleons, lemurs—the most famous animal species of the great island—but also wilder species such as snakes. In the afternoon, you can take the opportunity to admire the sumptuous landscapes and breathe in the fresh air that awaits you.

• day 8

  Hiking in Isalo National Park

  Today, you will start a short hike through the granite rocks of the park. You will be able to discover the Portuguese cave or the Namaza canyon. If you wish, you can rent mountain bikes and discover, in another way, the many corners of this park.

• day 9

  Return to Tulear

  Today, you will return to Tuléar, but before that, you will make a short stop at Mahafaly to observe the colorful tombs and visit the artisanal rum distillery. If we have time, you can visit the arboretum before heading to Tuléar. You will spend your last night in Tuléar.

• day 10

  Discovery of Tsiandamba

  After a good local breakfast, you will head to Tsiandamba, a true haven of peace where you can enjoy 4 days at the Five Senses Lodge hotel. The hotel offers many activities, including a visit to the Tsiandamba reserve, as well as water activities. You can also attend cooking classes to discover Malagasy cuisine.

• day 11

  Visit to the Reniala National Reserve

  After a good night's sleep, you will set out to discover the Reniala National Reserve. This large forest is home to the famous and majestic baobabs, as well as endemic wildlife, including rare birds. You can enjoy pleasant walks at your own pace in the nature reserve.

• day 12

  Meeting with the Vezo people

  

  Today, you will experience one of the most rewarding aspects of travel: meeting local people. The Vezo people, also known as the "nomads of the sea," are one of the country's last ethnic groups and live mainly from fishing, their main activity.

• day 13

  Farniente in Tsiandamba

  

  You can take advantage of this day to relax on the paradise beaches of Tsiandamba and enjoy the intense heat that awaits you. In the evening, we recommend that you go to the beach before dinner to admire the splendid sunset. A memorable memory to end this beautiful stay.

• day 14

  Direction Antananarivo

  At dawn, you will head towards Tuléar in order to go to Antananarivo. You can take advantage of this day in the capital to take a tour of the city, but also to visit the Digue craft market.

• day 15

  Return flight

  After 15 days in the southwest of Madagascar, combining relaxation and sightseeing, it is high time to return. Your driver will accompany you to the airport at the scheduled time so that you can catch your return flight. Depending on your flight time, you can take a tour of the city and visit the Digue craft market, have lunch in a local restaurant (at your own expense) before the transfer to the airport for your international return flight.