East Circuit - Andasibe and Ankanin'ny Nofy

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Antananarivo

  

  Welcome upon your arrival at Ivato by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel - BB

• day 2

  Antananarivo - Andasibe

  

  After an early breakfast, departure towards Andasibe, crossing large eucalyptus forests. The landscape is typical of the highlands, with terraced slopes and rice fields in the heart of the valleys. Stop at Marozevo to visit the small Pereyras reserve, a breeding and reproduction center for many species of butterflies, chameleons, reptiles, and amphibians native to Madagascar. This center aims to repopulate regions where these species are threatened with extinction due to constant deforestation and frequent bush fires. Continue towards Andasibe. Visit the private Vakona reserve, where it is possible to get very close to lemurs, to the point of being able to feed them (provided you bring bananas) and to have your photo taken with a lemur on your shoulder. Possibility of an optional night visit in search of nocturnal lemurs, whose eyes shine in the trees, such as lepilemurs or mouse lemurs. Overnight at the hotel - DBB

• day 3

  Andasibe

  

  Departure for a walking discovery (2 to 3 hours of walking) of the exceptional Analamazaotra Special Reserve, where the legendary indri (Indri indri), endemic to this region, lives. It is the largest of the lemurs (size of 65 cm and weight around 25 kg) and also the loudest, known for its plaintive call. Unlike all other lemurs, it has no tail, only a stump in its place. The indri is also the only monogamous species; if one of the pair dies, the other will remain widowed and spend the rest of its life raising its offspring. This reserve is also home to 11 other species of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs, such as the common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus fulvus), the red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer), the woolly avahi (Avahi laniger), the eastern lesser bamboo lemur (Hapalemur griseus), and the black-and-white ruffed lemur or ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata). Enigmatic insects, chameleons, tenrecs, and colorful birds can be observed during the guided hike in the jungle. The lush vegetation will also reveal its riches: endless lianas, pandanus, precious trees such as rosewood, tree ferns, lichens, epiphytic orchids, medicinal plants, etc. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, visit the lemur island at Vakona Park, a small sanctuary dedicated to the protection of animals living there in semi-freedom. An optional night walk is offered. Overnight at the hotel - DBB

• day 4

  Andasibe - Akanin'ny Nofy

  

  If you were not able to see the indri indri the day before and if you are an early riser, you will still have the opportunity to discover them before leaving for Manambato, a village 3 hours from Andasibe after the Brickaville junction, located on the shores of Lake Rasoabe. Afterwards, you will cross a part of the Canal des Pangalanes. Check-in at your hotel, where several excursions will be offered to you. Overnight at the hotel - DBB

• day 5

  Day 5 - Ankanin'ny Nofy

  

  A series of excursions will be offered to you during this day, on foot or by boat. The guided tour of the private reserve of Ansirakalaloty, "Le Palmarium", is home to different species of lemurs as well as an astonishing flora. You will cross the lake by boat to visit a typical Betsimisaraka village on the edge of the canal. As an option, a night visit to Île au Coq, crossing by boat, to observe the strange Aye-Aye, which are endangered and protected. Overnight at the hotel - DBB

• day 6

  Akanin'ny Nofy - Antananarivo

  

  Departure by boat to Tamatave on the Canal des Pangalanes (about 2 hours). Once disembarked in Tamatave, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Antananarivo. Welcome on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Depending on the arrival time of your flight and if you wish, visit to the Digue artisans. Overnight at the hotel - BB

• day 7

  Antananarivo

  

  Departure for a city tour and visit to the Digue craft market. Lunch in a local restaurant at your own expense. Transfer to the airport for your international return flight.