The Wonderful Grand Madagascar Adventure: A 27-Day Odyssey of Nature, Wildlife, and Culture

28 Days

The itinerary (Grand Madagascar Adventure) is fully modifiable according to your desire.

Highlights:

 Antsirabe‘s Artistry: Discover the artistic heritage of Antsirabe, from Malagasy pottery workshops to the lively Independence Avenue.

 Jungle Train for Grand Madagascar Adventure: Experience the legendary Jungle Train, a thrilling ride from Sahambavy to Manakara, offering panoramic views of Madagascar’s diverse landscapes.

 Pangalanes Canal Exploration: Immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle of Manakara’s fishermen with a full-day excursion along the Pangalanes Canal, complemented by a beach picnic.

 Ranomafana’s Hot Springs: Indulge in the natural hot water pools of Ranomafana, followed by a night safari to witness nocturnal lemurs, including the elusive mouse lemur.

Grand Madagascar Adventure through the Avenue of the Baobabs: Marvel at the surreal beauty of the Avenue of the Baobabs in Morondava, capturing captivating photos against the backdrop of a stunning sunset.

 Isalo National Park’s Pools: Traverse Isalo National Park, encountering its enchanting natural pools, diverse Lemur species, and dramatic landscapes reminiscent of the Jurassic era.

 Nosy Ve Excursion: Enjoy a day exploring Nosy Ve, a pristine islet, where turquoise waters invite you to swim and snorkel in a tropical paradise.

 Wildlife Encounters: Encounter Madagascar’s unique wildlife, from dancing lemurs at “Camp Amoureux” to the predatory fossa fossana in Kirindy and diverse lemurs of Anja Reserve.

 Great Tsingy Adventure: Embark on a thrilling journey in the Great Tsingy, exploring the natural rock formations and wonders of the Manambolo Gorge and Small Tsingy.

 Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in Grand Madagascar Adventure‘s cultural richness, from the historical city of Fianarantsoa to vibrant markets, traditional workshops, and lively streets of Antananarivo.

  • May to October
  • medium
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • french, english, spanish, catalan, portuguese, dutch, italian, german

Overview

Embark on an epic 27-day odyssey across Madagascar, tailoring your journey to your desires. From the lively streets of Antananarivo to the enchanting landscapes of Akanin’ny Nofy, this grand tour offers a blend of breathtaking natural wonders, unique wildlife encounters, and cultural immersion. Craft your personalized adventure, starting from €3200 per person.

🔍 Highlights:

Antsirabe’s Artistry: Discover the artistic heritage of Antsirabe, from Malagasy pottery workshops to the lively Independence Avenue.

Jungle Train Adventure: Experience the legendary Jungle Train, a thrilling ride from Sahambavy to Manakara, offering panoramic views of Madagascar’s diverse landscapes.

Pangalanes Canal Exploration: Immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle of Manakara’s fishermen with a full-day excursion along the Pangalanes Canal, complemented by a beach picnic.

Ranomafana’s Hot Springs: Indulge in the natural hot water pools of Ranomafana, followed by a night safari to witness nocturnal lemurs, including the elusive mouse lemur.

Avenue of the Baobabs: Marvel at the surreal beauty of the Avenue of the Baobabs in Morondava, capturing captivating photos against the backdrop of a stunning sunset.

Isalo National Park’s Pools: Traverse Isalo National Park, encountering its enchanting natural pools, diverse Lemur species, and dramatic landscapes reminiscent of the Jurassic era.

Nosy Ve Excursion: Enjoy a day exploring Nosy Ve, a pristine islet, where turquoise waters invite you to swim and snorkel in a tropical paradise.

Wildlife Encounters: Encounter Madagascar’s unique wildlife, from dancing lemurs at “Camp Amoureux” to the predatory fossa fossana in Kirindy and diverse lemurs of Anja Reserve.

Great Tsingy Adventure: Embark on a thrilling journey in the Great Tsingy, exploring the natural rock formations and wonders of the Manambolo Gorge and Small Tsingy.

Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in Madagascar’s cultural richness, from the historical city of Fianarantsoa to vibrant markets, traditional workshops, and lively streets of Antananarivo.

Itinerary

Arrival in the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo, and transfer to Hotel X. Night at the hotel in Tana.

Explore Tana, then depart for Antsirabe. Visit the Malagasy pot workshop in Ambatolampy. Arrive in Antsirabe. Night at Hotel X in Antsirabe.

Visit Antsirabe's crafts and tour the Independence Avenue with a Malagasy rickshaw. Continue to Sahambavy and visit the only tea plantation in Madagascar. Night at the hotel in Sahambavy.

Journey with the jungle train to Manakara, an adventure with the legendary train. Night at the hotel in Manakara.

Day 5 :
Manakara:

Day trip on the Pangalanes Canal, witnessing the local fishermen's life. Discover a carnivore plant "nepenthes madagascariensis and visit an essential oil distillery and have a picnic on the beach. Night at the hotel in Manakara.

Travel to Ranomafana, where you can swim in a natural hot water pool. Night visit to the Ranomafana National Park roadside to see nocturnal lemurs, especially the mouse lemur and chameleons. Night at the hotel in Ranomafana.

Visit Ranomafana National Park to discover its fauna and flora, especially lemurs, orchids, and more. Head to Fianarantsoa with stops at the Andremamovoka waterfall and other betsileo villages. Visit the old city of Fianarantsoa. Night at the hotel in Ambalavao.

Visit the Anja Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs and chameleons. Lunch in Ihosy, capital of the "Bara" cattle herders. Head to Ranohira with photo stops like the "Malagasy Uluru," Madagascar Serengeti, and end the day at the Isalo Window. Night at the hotel in Ranohira.

Explore the natural wonder of Isalo National Park. Be captivated by spectacular landscapes from the Jurassic era, natural pools, and the magic of local fauna. A picnic in the park will be the perfect break. We return to the hotel and end the day at the hotel. Night at Hotel X in Ranohira.

We start the day exploring the fascinating sapphire mines in Ilakaka. We continue to Tulear, capturing beauty at every stop, from the Baobab "adansonia za" to the mahafaly tombs. Lunch in Tulear at the Antsokay Restaurant. In the afternoon. Visit the Antsokay arboretum to discover the biodiversity of southern Madagascar, with its flora and fauna adapted to the dry climate. Continue to Tulear. Night at the hotel in Tulear.

We're off to board the speedboat and embark on a boat to Anakao. Lunch in Anakao, then an afternoon beach stroll. Night at the hotel in Anakao.

Canoe or boat excursion to visit the small island of Nosy Ve by discovering The old place where the pirates disembarked and the birds typical of this area. Enjoy turquoise beaches and snorkeling. Picnic lunch over there and Return to Anakao in the afternoon. Night at the hotel in Anakao.

Transfer to Tulear by boat, then continue to Mangily. Arrive at the hotel and stroll through the Foniala reserve, home to a forest of baobabs and other medicinal plants. Night at the hotel in Mangily.

Sea excursion in Ifaty for diving or snorkeling on the coral reef by vezo canoe and discover a daily life of vezo fishermen. Picnic lunch near the Ifaty beach. Return at the hotel and night at the hotel in Mangily.

Journey through Manja to discover the Malagasy Wild West and its endemic landscape. Explore landscapes marked by dry, spiny forests and tall baobabs. Night at the hotel in Manja.

Continue the journey with stops for photos of baobabs on the road. Lunch and evening stroll on the beach in Belo-sur-Mer discovering villages and boat building called "botry". Night at the hotel in Belo sur Mer.

Continue the road to Morondava. Lunch there, and in the afternoon, head to Kirindy with a stop at the famous Baobab Avenue for the first view of this site. Night visit in Kirindy to see the lemurs' predator "fossa; cryptoprocta ferox" and other nocturnal lemur species. Night at the hotel in Kirindy.

Visit the "Camp Amoureux" reserve to see the dancing lemur and other species. Continue to Belo tsiribihina, crossing a river by ferry. Lunch in Belo tsiribihina, then continue to Bekopaka. Night at the hotel in Bekopaka.

Transfer to the village of Antsalova to start the visit to the Great Tsingy: a day full of adventure in this rocky natural park. Picnic in the park or return to the hotel in Bekopaka. Night at the hotel in Bekopaka.

Visit Manambolo Gorge to see the stalagmite and the origin of the Proto-Malagasy people "Vazimba." Lunch at the hotel and in the afternoon, visit the Small Tsingy, passing through the sunset. Night at the hotel in Bekopaka.

Full day drive back to Morondava on a 110 km safari trip. We take a break for lunch in Belo/Tsiribihina, then cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry or ferry, with a brief photo session at the dock. We continue our journey to Morondava, crossing a landscape adorned with Baobabs. In approximately 5 hours of travel, we can admire successively the sacred baobab (large baobab where people ask for luck), the baobab in love, and the Avenue of Baobabs at sunset, which give it fame to the west. Our journey ends on the shores of the Mozambique Channel in Morondava. Night at the hotel in Morondava.

Continue the journey to Antsirabe, a day of driving with stops for photos in bridges, villages. Night at the hotel in Antsirabe

Journey to Andasibe with stops in villages to stretch your legs and take photos. Arrival in Andasibe and a night visit to see the lemurs. Night at Hotel X in Andasibe.

Day 24 :
Andasibe:

Visit Analamazaotra National Park in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Vakona Reserve to enjoy lemurs and see crocodiles. Night at Hotel X in Andasibe.

Travel to Manambato, where the pier is to reach Palmarium. Lunch at the hotel and a little rest in the afternoon to prepare for the night visit. The Aye-aye lemurs await on an islet. A one and a half-hour night visit. Night at Hotel X in Akanin'ny Nofy.

Forest excursion in Akanin'ny Nofy to see its fauna and flora, such as indri indri, macaque lemur, black and white lemur, vanilla plantation, and carnivorous plant Nepenthes madagascariensis. Lunch at the hotel and in the afternoon, enjoy a concert by a Betsimisaraka ethnic group. Night at the hotel in Akanin'ny Nofy.

A stop in the city of Moramanga to see a historical monument for the Malagasy (the cradle of the 1947 Malagasy rebellion for our independence). Visit the Peyreiras Private Reserve to see chameleons, frogs, geckos, snakes, bats. Arrival in Tana. Night at Hotel X in Tana.

Day 28 :
Farewell:

Transfer to the International Airport.

The Trip Cost Includes

  • Means of transportation during the stay with the driver and fuel (tour with 4x4 / minibus / boat, as foreseen in the program).
  • A tour guide during the stay (your mother tongue)
  • Lodging in the hotels mentioned in the program or similar
  • Meals as indicated in the program (full board, half board etc.).
  • Entrance fees and taxes to national parks and tourist sites.
  • Local guides certified by Madagascar National Park (MNP) for the visits to the national parks.
  • Bottled water during excursions
  • 24 H assistance

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • Beverages
  • Domestic and international air tickets
  • Entry visa to Madagascar
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Extra services and excursions, each extra invoiced by the hotels
  • Tips and personal expenses

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The Wonderful Grand Madagascar Adventure: A 27-Day Odyssey of Nature, Wildlife, and Culture