Arrival at Ivato airport. Formalities for the visa. Guests are welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel. Installation at the hotel.
Night and lodging in hotel.
The best higlights of Andasibe & RN7 tours
The 12-day tour from Tananarive – Andasibe to Ifaty allows you to visit the paradisiacal sites of the Big Island. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to discover crafts … visit several national parks and reserves, during this
Andasibe National Park Tours “presents Madagascar differently. Andasibe National Park, Indri-Indri, lemurs and prestigious chameleons of Ranomafana Park, Makis of Anjà Park, Andringitra-Tsaranoro trekking and Isalo National Park. Then, let yourself be captivated by the greattours madagascar. 12 days of travel along the famous RN7 road from greenery to aridity. Unsuspected landscapes nestled in the heart of Madagascar: the National Parks of Ranomafana, Andringitra, Isalo and Zombitse. Not to mention relaxing along the beaches of Ifaty. This is roughly what awaits you during your South tour Madagascar.
12-days Andasibe National Park Tours & South route
Arrival at Ivato airport. Formalities for the visa. Guests are welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel. Installation at the hotel.
Night and lodging in hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Andasibe. On the road, panoramic view of the eastern highland of Madagascar. Stop in Marozevo to visit the private reserve of Peyreiras. During the visit, we can see endemic island animals such as chameleons, frogs ... After a 1 hour visit, continue towards Moramanga. Possibility to visit the market and the city of Moramanga. Then, road to Andasibe National Park. Arrival at the end of the afternoon
Accommodation at the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Antsirabe. On the way, panoramic view of the rice fields on way and the tombs of the Highlands of Madagascar. Stop for a visit in Ambatolampy at the manufacture of aluminum pots. In the afternoon, arrival in Antsirabe. Visit of the City of Waters and some Malagasy craft workshops.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to visit the Analamazaotra National Park. It is the only national park where you can find the biggest lemur of Madagascar, the Indri Indri. The park is also located in a humid area, and several floras and fauna are found in this locality and many are endemic. We make a visit of 2-3 hours. In the afternoon, visit of the Vakona reserve. Possibility of seeing other species of lemurs and other animals.
Accommodation at the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Ambositra. Ambositra is the capital of Malagasy crafts and wood carving. Visit of some craft shops in the city of Ambositra. Then continue to Ranomafana. On the road, admiration of the Betsileo ethnic group landscape with its architecture and rice culture.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the Ranomafana National Park. Ranomafana is a humid forest that is characterized by the presence of endemic fauna and flora to the island. There are different types of flowers such as orchids and ferns. There are several faunas in this park such as the different varieties of lemurs and chameleons. The visit lasts four hours approximately. In the afternoon, transfer to the capital of the Betsileo ethnic group, Fianarantsoa. Visit of the city and its historical monuments. The ancient city of Fianarantsoa is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Ambalavao to visit the Antemoro paper and silk manufacturing workshop. Then, visit of the private reserve Anja in Iaritsena to see the ring-tailed lemurs. Continue to Ranohira via Ihosy, the village of Bara ethnic group. Arrival at the end of the afternoon in Ranohira.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure by car to the National Park of Isalo. A day dedicated for visiting the fauna and flora of the park, and also the natural pool, the black and blue pool. The park is known for its Canyon also.
In the afternoon, sunset in the famous ``window of Isalo``.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to the southern part of Madagascar. View of the first south baobab. Admiring the arid landscape and tombs of the Mahafaly ethnic group. Stop in the national park Zombitse Vohibasia to admire the southern baobabs. Then, continue to the village of fishermen where the most beautiful beach in the south is located, Ifaty.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day off
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Tuléar airport to take the flight to the capital. Arrival in Antananarivo, the clients are received by the representative of the agency.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the city of Antananarivo. Visit of the craft market, the largest market in the capital.
Transfer to Ivato airport to take the international flight. Boarding formalities
The Andasibe National Park tours represents the first destination of this tours madagascar. It impresses for its panorama of primary forest rich in biodiversity, refuge for many animal and floral species. This protected area has many observation points to admire the various endemic species of the island in their natural habitat. The Mantadia National Park comprises 5 different circuits and the Analamazoatra reserve, on an area of 810 hectares about 140 km from Antananarivo on the RN7.
This tours madagascar allow to see an idyllic landscape composed of splendid natural pools and incredible waterfalls in a scenic landscape. We go to meet Indri Indri, the largest lemur in Madagascar. Another 10 species of lemurs coexist in the park, including Aye-Aye, Varika mavo and Avahi. This natural forest at the Andasibe National Park Tours is also home to about fifty species of reptiles, amphibian species and especially one of the most beautiful butterflies in the world “Urania madagascariensis”. Many species of flora are also to be discovered, among others the 20 species of orchids which are characterized by a rate of endemicity of 100%. This South tour Madagascar will offer you the best of ecotourism in Madagascar.
Ambatolampy, a small rural town located a few kilometers from Antananarivo on the RN7, boils down to tradition and authenticity. The city is a must stop during this tours madagascar. The place is charming and tourists take pleasure in discovering the beauty of this city located at the foot of the massif of Ankarana. Ambatolampy’s reputation is based on its traditional foundries and its production of aluminum, copper and bronze objects. We can take the opportunity to buy some souvenirs before continuing the circuit south of Madagascar.
Antsirabe, or the city of water, is an essential step of this tours madagascar. This city located 170 km south along the RN7 is a resort for tourists and Tananarivians. The excursions allow you to discover the various tourist attractions of the region, including Lake Andraikiba (8 km), Lake Tritriva (17 km) and Lake Andranobe (14 km). The visit of this place is essential for lovers of discoveries and adventures. But the city is famous for its many thermal springs.
Ambositra, located 260 km south of Antananarivo, is the capital of Malagasy crafts. When talking about Ambositra, Zafimaniry art comes directly to mind. The Zafimaniry are distinguished by their talent to carve wood. Sculptural art covers practically all the wooden objects used by this ethnic group: kitchen utensils and furniture, and even the walls and doors. These sculptures attract tourists passing through Ambositra. The Zafimaniry woodworking know-how is also part of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage.
The city Ambositra has a large arena dedicated to “savika”, the rodeo to the Malagasy. This traditional game is impressive while being dangerous. The savika is to fight against a zebu, the young men try to cling as long as possible to the bump or the neck of the zebus. The discovery of the city of Ambositra with its cultural and historical richness is also an activity apart that should not be missed during this South tours Madagascar.
This dense evergreen forest is home to several species of flora, including tropical hardwoods, ferns, bamboos and hundreds of orchids. On the road, picking guava from China is a must for travelers. Ranomafana National Park is home to 12 species of lemur from Madagascar, but also other animal species to discover imperatively along this tours madagascar. In addition to the Madagascar lemur, there are also 350 species of spiders, 90 species of butterflies, 58 species of reptiles, 98 species of amphibians, 115 species of birds of Madagascar, 13 species of rodents, 6 species of fish, 74 species of insects …
The tours madagascar reserves a picturesque landscape along the RN7. In the Betsileo region, the landscape is marked by the staging of rice terraces. The regularity of the stands is impressive. The Betsileo have mastered the irrigation of the hilly landscape of the highlands and the famous technique of rice terracing. The cultivated landscape highlights the different cultures of the region.
The town of Toliara is at the end of the RN7, on the banks of the Mozambique Channel and south-west of Madagascar. Toliara, nicknamed the “city of the sun”, is characterized by a rhythmic atmosphere in the evening. The friendly conviviality of the locals seduces the visitors during this tours madagascar. The city is full of nice and interesting places for ecotourism lovers. After a long and rewarding visit, dream beaches invite you to relax. The most athletic can still engage in water activities.
The seaside resort of Ifaty is a stone’s throw north of the city after a delightful walk through the dune along the Fiherenana River. Beautiful beaches are near an authentic fishing village, the village of Mangily. Ifaty is one of the most beautiful places of this tours madagascar with its white sand and azure waters. The place is ideal for relaxation, snorkeling and diving. The diversity of the underwater fauna is also another asset of this seaside resort. Ifaty is home to one of the largest coral reefs in the world with multicolored coral fish and sea sponges. Traditional Vezo fishermen’s canoes bring a touch of authenticity to this destination.
The small village of Anakao seduces with its landscape of breathtaking beauty. The turquoise and transparent waters invite to bathe while the amateurs of idleness can benefit from immense beaches with fine sand and white. The more athletic can indulge in diving, snorkeling and surfing, Anakao reserve spots for these activities. This diversity makes this village a must during this tours madagascar. The visit of the village of Anakao, accessible by boat from Toliara, also allows to discover the succession of traditional huts of nomadic fishermen. These Vezo Tombs run along the beaches and represent remnants of the region’s beliefs.
Many museums represent a rich cultural life, including the Maritime Museum and the Mahafaly Museum of Arts and Traditions. The maritime museum is on the road to the commercial port, there are collections of seashells and fossils. As for the museum of arts and traditions Mahafaly, it shelters objects tracing the evolution of the craft and customs of the tours madagascar. These two places are essential when visiting the city of Toliara.
Lovers of hiking and ecotourism will be in the spotlight during this tours madagascar with the show offered by endemic flora of the Southwest that will not leave every tourist indifferent. During your trip to Toliara, visit the Arboretum Antsakoay is a must. This botanical park was created in 1980 and is home to nearly 920 plant species, some mammals and reptiles. This place contributes to the conservation of endemic flora, officials also rely on the reproduction of plant species threatened by deforestation. A visit to the park is an eco-responsible gesture. The Arboretum of Antsokay is just 12 km from the city center.
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