SOUTH EAST TOUR
- 14 Days
- From Antananarivo
- Private Tours
Overview
In short: SOUTH EAST TOUR is a 14-day private tour of Madagascar starting in Antananarivo, visiting Antananarivo, Ranomafana, Ambositra, Ifaty and Palmarium. Price: from €1,320 per person. Guiding: English, Spanish, French, Chinese. Best season: April – November (dry season). The itinerary can be adapted to your dates and interests.
Madagascar Tour: Antananarivo to Tulear — 14-Day RN7 Circuit with Pangalanes Detour
The South East Madagascar tour is the perfect introduction to the wild beauty of the Great Red Island. Over 14 days and 13 nights, this iconic South East Madagascar tour follows the legendary RN7 highway, taking you from lush highlands to arid southwestern plains — passing rainforests, mountains, baobabs, coastal villages and Mahafaly cultural sites along the way.
Highlights of the South East Madagascar Tour
This South East Madagascar tour is built around four of the island's most spectacular national parks: Ranomafana (rainforest, golden bamboo lemurs, orchids), Andringitra (Tsaranoro Valley trekking), Isalo (sandstone canyons, natural pools, the famous "Window of Isalo" at sunset), and Zombitse-Vohibasia (the first southern baobabs). You'll also explore the Pangalanes Canal in a traditional Malagasy canoe, meet ring-tailed lemurs at the Anja Community Reserve, and discover Antemoro paper and silk workshops in Ambalavao.
Crossing more than 950 km between Antananarivo and Tulear, our South East Madagascar tour lets you experience every facet of the island in one journey: rolling rice terraces of the Highlands, the unique culture of the Betsileo and Bara ethnic groups, dramatic sandstone landscapes, and finally the white-sand beaches of Ifaty on the Mozambique Channel.
Why Choose This South East Madagascar Tour
Ideal for first-time visitors and nature lovers alike, this South East Madagascar tour is the foundation route for all southern circuits in Madagascar. Whether you're a wildlife photographer, an adventurer eager to trek Tsaranoro, or simply someone who wants to unwind on Ifaty's reef-fringed beaches after weeks of exploration — this circuit delivers a perfectly balanced experience. With private 4×4 transport, English- or Spanish-speaking guides, comfortable accommodations and seamless local logistics, our South East Madagascar tour is designed for travelers who want authentic Madagascar without compromise.
Highlights
- Explore Ranomafana, Isalo, Andringitra, and Zombitse National Parks
- Wildlife encounters: lemurs, chameleons, baobabs, tropical birds
- Cultural visits in Ambositra, Fianarantsoa, and Ambalavao
- Trekking in Tsaranoro Valley
- Relaxation on the southwest beaches of Ifaty & Anakao
- Cruise the Pangalanes Canal in a traditional Malagasy canoe
- Sunset at the famous “Window of Isalo”
Itinerary
Day 01ANTANANARIVO
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.
Day 02ANTANANARIVO – ANTSIRABE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Antsirabe. On the road, panoramic view of terraced rice fields and also the tombs of the high land of Madagascar. Stop in to visit a handcrafted aluminum pots factory in Ambatolampy and visit of the city. Continue to Behenjy for lunch. Arrival in Antsirabe in the afternoon. Visit of the City of Water and some workshops of artisans in Madagascar.
Night and lodging in hotel.
Day 03ANTSIRABE - RANOMAFANA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Before departure to Ranomafana, visit Avenue Antsirabe in rickshaw. Stop in Ambositra, the capital of the Malagasy handicrafts and wood carving. Visit a few craft shops in the city of Ambositra. Affter
continuation to the village of Ranomafana. On the road, admiration of the Betsileo ethnic group landscape with architecture and culture of the rice.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04RANOMAFANA – MANAKARA
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit of the Ranomafana National Park. Ranomafana is a humid forest that is characterized by the presence of endemic flora and fauna of the island. For the flora, there are different types of orchids and ferns. Several faunas are found in this park as the different types of lemurs and chameleons. In the afternoon, departure to the east coast of Madagascar
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 05MANAKARA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to visit the Pangalanes Channel in a Malagasy canoe. Visit of the villages of fishermen, some endemic floras of the region plantation. Lunch based on seafood and products from the eastern part of Madagascar.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 06MANAKARA – FIANARANTSOA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Return to the highlands. On the way, panoramic view of the tropical flora as the Ravinala (Traveler's Tree). Arrival at Fianarantsoa at the end of the afternoon.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 07FIANARANTSOA - TSARANORO
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to Ambalavao to visit the Antemoro paper and silk manufacturing workshop. Then, visit of the reserve of Anja that belongs to the villagers of Iaritsena. Continue to Tsaranoro
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 08TSARANORO
Breakfast at the hotel
Start of trekking to the mountain of Tsaranoro. We take a day trip to admire the mountain of Tsaranoro and its surroundings.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 09TSARANORO - RANOHIRA
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to the south of Madagascar via the town of the Bara, Ihosy ethnic group. We passed through the Ihorombe savanna. Arrival in Ranohira, sunset in the famous ``Isalo window``
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 10RANOHIRA
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
Day 11RANOHIRA – TULEAR – IFATY
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.
Day 12IFATY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day off
Overnight at hotel
Day 13IFATY – TULEAR – ANTANANARIVO (domestic flight)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day off — enjoy the white-sand beaches of Ifaty, swim in the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel, or take an optional excursion to the Reniala spiny forest (baobabs and endemic flora) or a half-day diving / snorkeling trip on the coral reef.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14ANTANANARIVO - FLIGHT BACK
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
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 4×4 car (2-4pax) with French or English speaking driver
- Minivan (4-6pax) – bus (from 7pax) with driver
- All the fuel all along the circuit
- Tourist taxes.
- Airport – hotel – airport transfer.
- Local guides in national parks and nature reserves.
- Entry fees into national parks and nature reserves mentioned in the circuit.
- Rooms with breakfast.
- Spanish speaking guide from 4 people
- Picnic on Day 10
- Half board from 7 pax
The Cost Excludes
- The visa.
- Tips
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Personal spending.
- Drinks.
- Food and / or dinner
- Tax rates at the airport
FAQs
How long is the SOUTH EAST TOUR?
14 days and 13 nights. The day-by-day programme is in the Itinerary section above.
How much does the SOUTH EAST TOUR cost?
From €1,320 per person. The final price depends on the number of travellers, dates and hotel level; send us your request for an exact quote.
What is included in the price?
- 4×4 car (2-4pax) with French or English speaking driver
- Minivan (4-6pax) – bus (from 7pax) with driver
- All the fuel all along the circuit
- Tourist taxes.
- Airport – hotel – airport transfer.
- Local guides in national parks and nature reserves.
- Entry fees into national parks and nature reserves mentioned in the circuit.
- Rooms with breakfast.
- Spanish speaking guide from 4 people
- Picnic on Day 10
- Half board from 7 pax
Not included: The visa.; Tips; International flights and domestic flights.; Personal spending.; Drinks.; Food and / or dinner; Tax rates at the airport
Where does the tour start?
Antananarivo (Ivato Airport).
When is the best time to do this tour?
April – November (dry season).
Customize this tour
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