The Great South of Madagascar

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo.

  

  Visit of the capital (which can also be done at the end of the trip, around the South, depending on the schedule of the international and domestic flights). Then, transfer to the hotel and overnight in Antananarivo. Accommodation: Chalet des Roses (or similar)

• day 2

  Antananarivo Andasibe

  

  Visit to the private reserve of Peyrieras to observe chameleons and lemurs. Accommodation: Andasibe Hotel

• day 3

  Andasibe

  

  Visit the Analamazaotra National Park and the private Vakona reserve to take the best photos of lemurs. Accommodation: Andasibe Hotel

• day 4

  Andasibe Antsirabe

  

  On the way, in the commune of Ambatolampy, visit of the craftwork of pots made from recovered aluminum objects. In Antsirabe, visit of a craft workshop (transformation of zebu horns into jewelry, bracelets, etc.) and return from the city on foot or by "pousse-pousse", the most commonly used means of transport. Visit of the colonial city of Antsirabe. Accommodation: Hôtel H1 Antsirabe

• day 5

  Antsirabe Ambositra Ranomafana

  

  He passed through Ambositra and visited marquetry and sculpture workshops and shops, using precious woods from the island (rosewood, ebony, rosewood...). Accommodation: Hôtel Thermal (or similar)

• day 6

  Ranomafana Fianarantsoa

  

  Morning dedicated to visiting the Ranomafana National Park, which covers an area of 41,600 hectares and is home to a wide variety of animals as well as medicinal plants. Visit the village of Ranomafana and its thermal pool. Later, drive to Fianarantsoa and visit the city. Accommodation: Zomatel

• day 7

  Fianarantsoa Ambalavao Ranohira

  

  In Ambalavao, visit the private Anja reserve, where you can see Catta or Maki lemurs. Visit a factory specialized in the craft of ancient paper and the making of fabrics with the island's wild silk. Road to Ranohira, crossing the Horombe plateau, the land of the Bara, the great zebu breeders. Accommodation: Hotel H1 (or similar)

• day 8

  Ranohira

  

  Visit to Isalo National Park (81,540 hectares). At the end of the visit, rest in the afternoon and overnight at the hotel. A unique moment to admire a splendid sunset from the famous rock called "the window of Isalo". Accommodation: Hotel H1 (or similar)

• day 9

  Isalo Tuléar

  

  Departure and visit of Zombitse National Park. Arrival in Tuléar. Visit of the city and its craft market. Accommodation: Serena Hotel

• day 10

  Mangily

  

  Day dedicated to the beach, whale watching, snorkeling and possibility to visit the Reniala reserve (mother of the jungle) to learn more about baobabs. Accommodation: Hôtel Solidaire

• day 11

  Mangily

  

  Day dedicated to the beach, whale watching, snorkeling and possibility to visit the Reniala reserve (mother of the jungle) to learn more about baobabs. Accommodation: Hôtel Solidaire

• day 12

  Mangily Toliary Antananarivo

  

  Transfer to the airport and flight to Antananarivo. Depending on the time available, last shopping at the Antananarivo craft market. Accommodation: Hotel Asia & Africa

• day 13

  Antananarivo Spain

  

  If the flight is in the afternoon or evening, you can visit the capital, do your last shopping at the Antananarivo craft market, then leave for Europe.