Birdwatching Tour

Description

The Malagasy avifauna has about 298 species of which more than 110 are endemic. A non-exhaustive list that can be seen in several places on the island to be mentioned only on the east coast in Mantadia, in the South in Ranomafana and Zombitse Vohibasia, the best known is the Tsimanampetsotsa National Park and Ankarafantsika National Park in The North-West .

Among these species are the Ankoay of Madagascar, the Crossley Roller, the Hook-billed vanga endemic of Madagascar, the blue couch and the Yellow -bellied sunbird.

This tour fits all types of birdwatchers either an independent or a small/large group.
You can enjoy the service of a professional local guide to help you in acquaintance with native people, their culture, food and first hand. And the last not the least is that you may develop local economy and protect birds in their habitat by hiring a guide.

Duration: 20N/21D
Feasibility: August to December
Best period: September to November

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure / Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo by??. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Early morning visit to Tsarasaotra Park.
Free lunch.
Afternoon excursion to the zoological park of Tsimbazaza.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Antananarivo / Majunga

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by MD ??
Arrive Mahajanga. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free lunch.
City tour including the red circus.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Majunga / Ankarafantsika

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Ankarafantsika and visit of the reserve.
Free lunch.
In the afternoon, canoe trip on Lake Ravelobe to observe birds of water as well as the famous Eagle fisherman or Ankoay of Madagascar.
Possibility of nocturnal visit.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5 Ankarafantsika / Majunga

Breakfast.
New visit to the reserve.
Free lunch.
Afternoon return to Majunga.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Boanamary

Breakfast.
Canoe trip to Boanamary for birdwatching.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Majunga / Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Mahajanga by MD ??
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Antananarivo / Andasibe

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Andasibe.
Free lunch.
Afternoon visit to Vakona private reserve.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 Andasibe

Early breakfast.
Full day visit of Mantadia National Park for bird watching with picnic lunch.
Late afternoon return to Andasibe.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Andasibe / Antsirabe

Early breakfast.
Very early in the morning visit of the reserve of Analamazaotra to see the lemurs
Indri Indri then departure for Antsirabe.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Antsirabe / Ranomafana

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Ranomafana with visit on the way of a craft center in Ambositra.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Ranomafana

Breakfast.
Full-day visit of Ranomafana National Park to observe several species of birds to name but a few, including the Crossley Roller, Madagascar’s Endangered Hook-billed Vanga, the Blue Couch, the Yellow-Bellied Sunbird and many others.
Picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 Ranomafana / Isalo

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Ranohira through the plateau of Horombe with visit on the way of an Antemoro paper factory and Anja park in Ambalavao.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 Isalo

Breakfast.
Full day visit of Isalo National Park.
Free lunch.
Possibility to admire the sunset through the Window of the Isalo.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 Isalo / Zombitse-Vohibasia

Breakfast.
Morning departure for the Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park which is home to endemic birds such as Giant coua, Madagascar Hoopoe and many others.
Free lunch.
Continuation on Toliary.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 16 Toliary / Ambola

Breakfast.
Morning boat toAnakao and continuation on Ambola.
Free lunch.
Afternoon visit to Tsimanampetsotsa National Park.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 17 Ambola

Breakfast.
New day tour of Tsimanampetsotsa National Park always for other species of endemic birds such as the plover but the most attractive is the observation of the flamingos and grebes.
Picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 18 Ambola / Anakao

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Anakao for a well-deserved rest day on a sumptuous beach.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 19 Anakao / Toliary

Breakfast.
Morning boat to Toliary and continuation on Ifaty to visit Reniala forest.
Free lunch.
Afternoon city tour of Toliary.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 20 Toliary / Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Toliary by MD ??
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the airport.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 21 Antananarivo / Destination

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by ??
End of our services.

Information

Included :

* Accommodation in twin-bedded, double, single room half board except in Antananarivo
on breakfast basis.
* Transportation with driver and fuel during visits except in the parks / reserves.
* Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary.
* Entrance tickets to the parks / reserves.
* Local guides in the parks / reserves.
* A guide throughout the tour.
* Domestic Flights.

Excluded :

* Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
* Drinks, tips.
*Personal expenses.
* International Flights.

Notes :

  • Our drivers are not allowed to do drive fast

  • Our drivers are not allowed to drive more than 12 hours a day at most with regular breaks.

  • In some areas, night driving is not recommended after 8 pm.

  • No reservations made yet.

  • Airline tickets are subject to change without notice.

  • Program may change for reasons beyond our control / weather / flight cancellation or change.

  • Prices may be subject to change in the event of an increase in airport and security taxes, fuel surcharges or currency adjustments.

  • Credit cards are valid only in major cities and large hotels and charge for a commission of 3% minimum.

  • Only euro and US dollar are recommended.

  • • K-way, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, torch, walking shoes, sunglasses … are recommended.

  • Any foreigner traveling to Madagascar must be in possession of a valid travel document (passport valid for more than six months and have a free page for affixing the tourist visa issued on site) A return ticket.

  • In Madagascar, the supply of electricity is intermittent. Most hotels have electricity generators.

  • Due to the size of hotels and Madagascar being in high demand, we explicitly reserve the right to use other hotels of similar level as described in this quotation.

  • Smoking is prohibited on board the passenger vehicle. Comfort stops are included en route.

  • All outdoor excursions and tourist attractions are subject to weather conditions.

  • Kindly let us know in advance of all medical problems and dietary restrictions.

  • If you are carrying sport equipment, note that there are space restrictions on some flights and transportation equipment must be declared upon confirmation.

The Great Loop Morondava to Tolagnaro

Description

This trip is ideal for those who love intense adventure through fairly unforgettable and challenging trails. It shows the best of West and South Malagasy, a discovery of villages and meeting with a smiling and welcoming population.

A 4WD raid circuit to Cap Sainte-Marie, in the extreme south of the island where you can see the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean.

Duration: 15N/16D
Feasibility: May to October

Itinerary

Day 1 Destination / Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo by ??. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Antananarivo / Morondava

Breakfast.
Morning transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by MD ??.
Arrive Morondava. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free lunch.
Afternoon visit of the baobab alley at sunset.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Morondava / Belo surmer

Early breakfast.
Departure to Belo sur Mer through a splendid and luxuriant vegetation.
Arrival in the village of fishermen famous for its shipyards.
Lunch, afternoon and free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Belo sur mer / Manja

Early breakfast.
Departure to Manja, a small agricultural village historically capital of a small kingdom of certain Sakalava kings (Menabe and Boina) today.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Manja / Andavadaoka

Early breakfast.
Departure to Andavadaoka by a trail of laterite traced in the middle of a baobabs
savanna and continuation on Morombe to arrive in late afternoon to Andavadaoka.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel (Coco Beach).

Day 6 Andavadaoka / Salary

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Salary along a sandy track. There arevezo fishing villages and the sea with its blue turquoise color.
Lunch, afternoon and free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel (Mikea Lodge or Salary Bay Lodge).

Day 7 Salary / Toliary via Ankasy

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Ankasy and possibility of swimming.
Free lunch.
Continue on Toliary via Ifaty.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Toliary / Anakao

Breakfast.
Morning boat to Anakao along a lagoon of turquoise blue color.
Lunch, afternoon and free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 Anakao

Breakfast.
Full day visit of Tsimanampetsotsa National Park where you can observe the sacred lake Tsimanampetsotsa with the famous Flamingos.
Picnic lunch.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Anakao / Itampolo

Breakfast.
Departure for Itampolo through a rather difficult track but endowed with beautiful scenery with its baobabs throughout.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Itampolo / Lavanono

Breakfast.
Morning departure to Lavanono with a picturesque landscape and borrows a village of fishermen through sisal plantations.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Lavanono / Cape St. Mary

Breakfast.
Full day visit of the Cape Sainte-Marie Special Reserve.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 Lavanono / Berenty

Breakfast.
Gone are the dry vegetation of the Great South and the rather strong but extraordinary journey at the same time.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 Berenty / Tolagnaro (Fort-Dauphin)

Breakfast.
Morning visit of Berenty private reserve.
Free lunch.
Afternoon departure to Tolagnaro.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 Tolagnaro / Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Tolagnaro by MD ??.
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16 Antananarivo / Destination

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by ??.
End of our services.

Information

Included :

* Accommodation in twin-bedded, double, single room on a breakfast basis.
* Transportation with driver and fuel during visits except in the parks / reserves.
* Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary.
* Entrance tickets to the parks / reserves.
* Local guides in the parks / reserves.
* Domestic Flights.

Excluded :

* Accommodations mentioned at clients’ charge in the itinerary
* Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
* Drinks, tips
*Personal expenses
* International Flights

Notes :

  • Our drivers are not allowed to do drive fast

  • Our drivers are not allowed to drive more than 12 hours a day at most with regular breaks.

  • In some areas, night driving is not recommended after 8 pm.

  • No reservations made yet.

  • Airline tickets are subject to change without notice.

  • Program may change for reasons beyond our control / weather / flight cancellation or change.

  • Prices may be subject to change in the event of an increase in airport and security taxes, fuel surcharges or currency adjustments.

  • Credit cards are valid only in major cities and large hotels and charge for a commission of 3% minimum.

  • Only euro and US dollar are recommended.

  • • K-way, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, torch, walking shoes, sunglasses … are recommended.

  • Any foreigner traveling to Madagascar must be in possession of a valid travel document (passport valid for more than six months and have a free page for affixing the tourist visa issued on site) A return ticket.

  • In Madagascar, the supply of electricity is intermittent. Most hotels have electricity generators.

  • Due to the size of hotels and Madagascar being in high demand, we explicitly reserve the right to use other hotels of similar level as described in this quotation.

  • Smoking is prohibited on board the passenger vehicle. Comfort stops are included en route.

  • All outdoor excursions and tourist attractions are subject to weather conditions.

  • Kindly let us know in advance of all medical problems and dietary restrictions.

  • If you are carrying sport equipment, note that there are space restrictions on some flights and transportation equipment must be declared upon confirmation.

The Great South Toliary via Ranomafana

Description

The Great South offers a picturesque and different landscape to each region, rice terraces, plains and rolling hills. This circuit makes it possible to meet different ethnic groups until Toilary.

During the tour you can also discover several parks / reserves, each with its own strengths.

Duration: 10N/11D
Feasibility: all year long
Best period: April to December

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure / Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo by??. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Antananarivo / Antsirabe

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Antsirabe.Free lunch.
Afternoon city tour including the carving of semi-precious stones then visit the crater lakes Andraikiba and Tritriva.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Antsirabe / Ranomafana

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Ranomafana with visit on the way of a craft center in Ambositra.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Ranomafana / Fianarantsoa

Breakfast.
Morning visit of Ranomafana National Park.
Free lunch.
Afternoon departure to Fianarantsoa.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Fianaranstoa / Isalo

Breakfast.
Morning visit of the city then departure for Ranohira through the plateau of Horombe with visit on the way of the Antaimoro paper factory in Ambalavao and
to Anja park.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Isalo

Breakfast.
Full day visit of Isalo National Park.
Free lunch.
In the late afternoon possibility of the visit of the Isalo Window to admire the sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Isalo / Ifaty

Breakfast
Morning departure for Tulear (243 km) with visit on the way of Petignat’s family arboretum.
Free lunch.
Continuation to Ifaty (23 km).
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Ifaty

Free day on half board at the hotel.

Day 9 Ifaty / Toliary

Breakfast.
Morning and free lunch.
Departure to Toliary and visit of the city and the shellfish market.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Toliary / Antananarivo

Breakfast
Morning transfer to the airport.
Leave Toliary by MD?
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Antananarivo / Destination

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by ??
End of our services.

Information

Included :

* Accommodation in twin-bedded, double, single room on a breakfast basis.
* Transportation with driver and fuel during visits except in the parks / reserves.
* Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary.
* Entrance tickets to the parks / reserves.
* Local guides in the parks / reserves.
* Domestic Flights.

Excluded :

* Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
* Drinks, tips.
*Personal expenses.
* International Flights.

Notes :

  • Our drivers are not allowed to do drive fast

  • Our drivers are not allowed to drive more than 12 hours a day at most with regular breaks.

  • In some areas, night driving is not recommended after 8 pm.

  • No reservations made yet.

  • Airline tickets are subject to change without notice.

  • Program may change for reasons beyond our control / weather / flight cancellation or change.

  • Prices may be subject to change in the event of an increase in airport and security taxes, fuel surcharges or currency adjustments.

  • Credit cards are valid only in major cities and large hotels and charge for a commission of 3% minimum.

  • Only euro and US dollar are recommended.

  • • K-way, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, torch, walking shoes, sunglasses … are recommended.

  • Any foreigner traveling to Madagascar must be in possession of a valid travel document (passport valid for more than six months and have a free page for affixing the tourist visa issued on site) A return ticket.

  • In Madagascar, the supply of electricity is intermittent. Most hotels have electricity generators.

  • Due to the size of hotels and Madagascar being in high demand, we explicitly reserve the right to use other hotels of similar level as described in this quotation.

  • Smoking is prohibited on board the passenger vehicle. Comfort stops are included en route.

  • All outdoor excursions and tourist attractions are subject to weather conditions.

  • Kindly let us know in advance of all medical problems and dietary restrictions.

  • If you are carrying sport equipment, note that there are space restrictions on some flights and transportation equipment must be declared upon confirmation.

The classical South Toliary

Description

The classical South is a circuit which offers a picturesque and different landscape to each region, rice terraces, plains and rolling hills.

This circuit makes it possible to meet different ethnic groups until Toliary. During the tour you can also discover several parks / reserves, each with its own strengths.

Duration: 7N/8D if extension 11N/12D
Feasibility: all year long
Best period: April to December

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure / Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo by??. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Antananarivo / Antsirabe

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Antsirabe.
Free lunch.
Afternoon city tour including the carving of semi-precious stones then visit to the crater lakes Andraikiba and Tritriva.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Antsirabe / Fianarantsoa

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Fianarantsoa with visit on the way of the craft center in
Ambositra.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Fianarantsoa / Isalo

Breakfast.
Morning city tour then departure for Ranohira through the plateau of Horombe with visiton the way of the Antaimoro paper factory in Ambalavao and to Anja park.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Isalo

Breakfast.
Full day visit to Isalo National Park.
Free lunch.
In the late afternoon possibility of a visit to theIsalo Window at sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Isalo / Toliary

Breakfast
Morning departure for Toliary with visit on the way to the arboretum of Petignat’s family.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Toliary / Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Morning transfer to the airport.
Leave Toliary by MD?
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

EXTENSION TSIANDAMPA / AMBATOMILO (seaside)

Day 7 Toliary / Tsiandampa

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Tsiandampa / Ambatomilo.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Days 8 and 9 Tsiandampa / Ambatomilo

Days at leisure on full board at the hotel.

Day 10 Tsiandampa / Ambatomilo / Toliary

Breakfast.
Morning return to Tokliary.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Toliary / Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Toliary by MD ??
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the airport.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Antananarivo / Destination

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by ??
End of our services.

Information

Included :

* Accommodation in twin-bedded, double, single room on a breakfast basis.
* Transportation with driver and fuel during visits except in the parks / reserves.
* Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary.
* Entrance tickets to the parks / reserves.
* Local guides in the parks / reserves.
* Domestic Flights.

Excluded :

* Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
* Drinks, tips.
*Personal expenses.
* International Flights.

Notes :

  • Our drivers are not allowed to do drive fast

  • Our drivers are not allowed to drive more than 12 hours a day at most with regular breaks.

  • In some areas, night driving is not recommended after 8 pm.

  • No reservations made yet.

  • Airline tickets are subject to change without notice.

  • Program may change for reasons beyond our control / weather / flight cancellation or change.

  • Prices may be subject to change in the event of an increase in airport and security taxes, fuel surcharges or currency adjustments.

  • Credit cards are valid only in major cities and large hotels and charge for a commission of 3% minimum.

  • Only euro and US dollar are recommended.

  • • K-way, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, torch, walking shoes, sunglasses … are recommended.

  • Any foreigner traveling to Madagascar must be in possession of a valid travel document (passport valid for more than six months and have a free page for affixing the tourist visa issued on site) A return ticket.

  • In Madagascar, the supply of electricity is intermittent. Most hotels have electricity generators.

  • Due to the size of hotels and Madagascar being in high demand, we explicitly reserve the right to use other hotels of similar level as described in this quotation.

  • Smoking is prohibited on board the passenger vehicle. Comfort stops are included en route.

  • All outdoor excursions and tourist attractions are subject to weather conditions.

  • Kindly let us know in advance of all medical problems and dietary restrictions.

  • If you are carrying sport equipment, note that there are space restrictions on some flights and transportation equipment must be declared upon confirmation.

The Southern-east Tolagnaro

Description

Tolagnaro or Fort-Dauphin in the southern-east of Madagascar is a city of lush vegetation, mountainous landscape in the heart of a desert. The town and its surroundings offer several sites combining flora and fauna among them Lokaro Bay for a good hiking and swimming,

the Nahampoana reserve for its various endemic plants and the reserve of Berenty by its lemurs which cohabit with the population.

Duration: 7N/8D
Feasibility: all year long
Best period: April to December

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure / Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo by ?? . Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Antananarivo / Tolagnaro

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by MD?
Arrive Tolagnaro. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Nahampoana Reserve

Breakfast.
Full day visit of Nahampoana reserve with picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Berenty

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Berenty (90 km) with visit on the way.
Afternoon visit of Berenty private reserve.
Free lunch.
Possibility of night visit in the reserve.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Berenty / Tolagnaro

Breakfast.
Morning new visit of the reserve, the botanical garden and the Antandroy museum.
Free lunch.
Afternoon return to Fort-Dauphin.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Lokaro Bay

Breakfast.
Full day excursion to Lokaro Bay with picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Tolagnaro / Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Tolagnaro by MD ??
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Antananarivo / Destination

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo ??
End of our services.

Information

Included :

* Accommodation in twin-bedded, double, single room on a breakfast basis.
* Transportation with driver and fuel during visits except in the parks / reserves.
* Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary.
* Entrance tickets to the parks / reserves.
* Local guides in the parks / reserves.
* Domestic Flights.

Excluded :

* Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
* Drinks, tips.
*Personal expenses.
* International Flights.

Notes :

  • Our drivers are not allowed to do drive fast

  • Our drivers are not allowed to drive more than 12 hours a day at most with regular breaks.

  • In some areas, night driving is not recommended after 8 pm.

  • No reservations made yet.

  • Airline tickets are subject to change without notice.

  • Program may change for reasons beyond our control / weather / flight cancellation or change.

  • Prices may be subject to change in the event of an increase in airport and security taxes, fuel surcharges or currency adjustments.

  • Credit cards are valid only in major cities and large hotels and charge for a commission of 3% minimum.

  • Only euro and US dollar are recommended.

  • • K-way, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, torch, walking shoes, sunglasses … are recommended.

  • Any foreigner traveling to Madagascar must be in possession of a valid travel document (passport valid for more than six months and have a free page for affixing the tourist visa issued on site) A return ticket.

  • In Madagascar, the supply of electricity is intermittent. Most hotels have electricity generators.

  • Due to the size of hotels and Madagascar being in high demand, we explicitly reserve the right to use other hotels of similar level as described in this quotation.

  • Smoking is prohibited on board the passenger vehicle. Comfort stops are included en route.

  • All outdoor excursions and tourist attractions are subject to weather conditions.

  • Kindly let us know in advance of all medical problems and dietary restrictions.

  • If you are carrying sport equipment, note that there are space restrictions on some flights and transportation equipment must be declared upon confirmation.

Trekking Andringitra Makay

Description

A great adventure for lovers of extreme trekking in the heart of a wilderness.
And at the same time discovery of the Zafimaniry population famous by its wooden sculptures, classified by UNESCO World Heritage.

Duration: 15N/16D
Feasibility: all year long
Best period: April to October

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure / Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo by ??. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Antananarivo / Antsirabe

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Antsirabe.Free lunch.
Afternoon city tour including the carving of semi-precious stones then visit to the crater lakes Andraikiba and Tritriva.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Antsirabe / Fianarantsoa

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Fianarantsoa with visit on the way to a craft center in Ambositra.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Fianarantsoa / Andringitra

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Andringitra with visit on the way of the Antaimoro paper factory in Ambalavao and to Anja park.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at a Camp.

Days 5 and 6 Andringitra

Trekking in the Andringitra National Park with picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at a Camp.

Day 7 Andringitra / Ranohira

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Ranohira through the Horombe plateau.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Isalo

Breakfast.
Full day visit to Isalo National Park with picnic lunch.
In the late afternoon possibility of a visit to the Isalo Window to admire sunset.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 Ranohira / Beronono

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Beronono through a savannah trail and passing through Beroroha village.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight on camping.

Days 10,11 and 12 Makay

Stay trekking in the massif of Makay, a rock formation of countless canyons taking the form of a brain.
Camping on full board.

Day 13 Beronono / Ranohira

Breakfast.
Morning return to Ranohira with picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 Ranohira / Toliary

Breakfast.
Morning departure for Toliary with visit on the way to the arboretum of Petignat family.
Free lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 Toliary / Antananarivo

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Toliary by MD ??
Arrive Antananarivo. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
Lunch and dinner free.
Overnight at the hotel./h3>

Day 16 Antananarivo / Destination

Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Leave Antananarivo by ??
End of our services.

Information

Included :

* Accommodation in twin-bedded, double, single room on a breakfast basis.
* Transportation with driver and fuel during visits except in the parks / reserves.
* Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary.
* Entrance tickets to the parks / reserves.
* Local guides in the parks / reserves.
* Domestic Flights.

Excluded :

* Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
* Drinks, tips.
*Personal expenses.
* International Flights.

Notes :

  • Our drivers are not allowed to do drive fast

  • Our drivers are not allowed to drive more than 12 hours a day at most with regular breaks.

  • In some areas, night driving is not recommended after 8 pm.

  • No reservations made yet.

  • Airline tickets are subject to change without notice.

  • Program may change for reasons beyond our control / weather / flight cancellation or change.

  • Prices may be subject to change in the event of an increase in airport and security taxes, fuel surcharges or currency adjustments.

  • Credit cards are valid only in major cities and large hotels and charge for a commission of 3% minimum.

  • Only euro and US dollar are recommended.

  • • K-way, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, torch, walking shoes, sunglasses … are recommended.

  • Any foreigner traveling to Madagascar must be in possession of a valid travel document (passport valid for more than six months and have a free page for affixing the tourist visa issued on site) A return ticket.

  • In Madagascar, the supply of electricity is intermittent. Most hotels have electricity generators.

  • Due to the size of hotels and Madagascar being in high demand, we explicitly reserve the right to use other hotels of similar level as described in this quotation.

  • Smoking is prohibited on board the passenger vehicle. Comfort stops are included en route.

  • All outdoor excursions and tourist attractions are subject to weather conditions.

  • Kindly let us know in advance of all medical problems and dietary restrictions.

  • If you are carrying sport equipment, note that there are space restrictions on some flights and transportation equipment must be declared upon confirmation.