Madagascar in all its colors

Beschrijving van de reis

Accommodatie

Programma van het verblijf

• van dag 1 tot dag 4

  Antananarivo & Andasibe: the gateway to biodiversity

  

  

  

  After arriving at Ivato Airport, the journey begins eastward through the lush highlands. Terraced rice fields and lively markets line the road to Andasibe, a famous rainforest reserve. Explore, with a specialist guide, in search of the famous Indri indri, the largest living lemur. The park is also home to endemic birds, orchids, and reptiles. Visit a private reserve in the afternoon. Overnight in Andasibe. Return to Antananarivo, then head south along the legendary RN7. Arrival in Antsirabe, a charming colonial town with thermal springs. Ride in a rickshaw. Overnight in Antsirabe.

• van dag 5 tot dag 6

  Ranomafana

  

  

  After Antsirabe, travel to the Ranomafana region. Ranomafana, a UNESCO-listed national park, is one of the most important protected forests in Madagascar. Guided hikes to observe the rare golden bamboo lemur, endemic birds, and waterfalls. Night in Ranomafana.

• van dag 7 tot dag 9

  Ranomarana, Fianarantsoa and Ambalavao

  

  

  

  Leave the forest and stop in Fianarantsoa, the cultural capital of the south, then continue to Ambalavao. Visit the Anja Community Reserve and its ring-tailed lemurs among the granite rocks. Optional: Antemoro paper workshop. Overnight in Ambalavao. Cross the Horombe plateau, with its endless horizons and its herds of zebu. Arrive in Isalo, an emblematic sandstone massif. Hike through canyons and natural pools, with encounters with ring-tailed lemurs and sifakas. Overnight in Isalo.

• van dag 10 tot dag 12

  Isalo to Ifaty / Mangily for relaxation

  

  

  

  After the terrestrial adventures, the journey turns towards the ocean. Crossing arid landscapes dotted with baobabs and carved Mahafaly tombs, then arriving on the south-west coast for three well-deserved days of relaxation in Ifaty. Days 11 & 12: days entirely free to enjoy the beach, optional activities and the tropical atmosphere of the Mozambique Channel. Nights in Ifaty

• dag 13

  Tulear → Antananarivo

  Transfer to Tuléar airport for the domestic flight to Antananarivo. Depending on the schedule, free time for last-minute shopping or visits in the capital, followed by a farewell dinner. Overnight in Antananarivo.