10 Days South of Madagascar Classic Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Antananrivo-Andasibe
3 stops
1
Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic
Sets off heading east where you’ll quickly get up close and personal with the island’s vibrant array of wildlife. Chameleons, lizards, frogs, snakes, butterflies, and Sifaka Lemurs are only the short list of creatures you’ll see first-hand at the Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve. With so many more species of lemur, like Indri and ring-tailed, we will next head farther out to Andasibe, the world-renowned lemur watching paradise.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
The Mitsinjo Reserve
In the afternoon, we will visit Parc Mitsinjo, where you can find chameleons, snakes, birds and most importantly the largest lemur species, Indri.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
V.O.I.M.M.A. Community Reserve
When night falls, perhaps your true inner-explorer can come alive as we’ll hike through the forest to catch a glimpse of night lemurs and other nocturnal friends.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Andasibe
2 stops
4
Analamazaotra Special Reserve
We can’t see it all in just one day, though. Spend hours more wandering through Analmazaotra Reserve on Day 2. Unique, rare, and endangered all describe the species of animals you’ll see here, including 11 different lemur species.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Vakona Private Reserve
In the afternoon, the wildlife adventure continues as we visit Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park. There, you’ll walk among flora and fauna unlike anywhere else on Earth.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Andasibe - Antsirabe
5 stops
6
Behenjy is a town between Antananarivo and Ambatolampy. It is believed that they produce the best foie gras in Madagascar
Admission ticket free
7
Ambatolampy
Ambatolampy is a small town between Behenjy and Antsirabe. Their artisanal manufacture of aluminium tools, utensils and decorate are famous in Madagascar.
Admission ticket free
8
Fahaleovantena Tribes Monument
After a couple of days in nature, Day 4 combines travel and tour. We will depart Andasibe early in the morning, heading inland 7.5 hours through beautiful highlands and valleys to the colourful and classic city of Antsirabe. The French called it ‘The city of water’ for its thermal springs. Madagascar’s iconic rickshaws will wheel you around to all the top sites. The monument is located at the city center of Antsirabe. The word 'Fahaleovantena' means independence. Under that word is the first two measures of the national anthem of Madagascar.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Gare D’Antsirabe
The station was built in 1923. Although the station is closed and all train services are stopped. As once of the landmark of Antsirabe, the colonial architecture of the station itself still attract many tourist to visit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Our Lady Of La Salette Cathedral
It is also called Notre Dame de la Salette. It is located at the city center. It is a Catholic church found in 1908 and dedicated in 1931.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Antsirabe - Ranomafana
1 stop
11
Ambositra
Today, we will travel from Antsirabe to Ranomafana, which means ‘hot water’ in the local language. En route, we will visit Ambositra, famously known as the capital of Malagasy handicraft, where we will visit the handicraft shops.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Ranomafana
2 stops
12
Ranomafana National Park
We will spend around 4 hours in Ranomafana National Park, another paradise filled with exotic and unique wildlife, including 12 different lemur species. Birds, butterflies and reptiles will be in abundance. Take in the sights and sounds of this beautiful tropical rainforest.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Ranomafana
The afternoon will be at leisure as we go back into the beautiful forest after dark for a guided night walk. Be prepared to see many nocturnal creatures, including the grey mouse lemur and fat-tailed dwarf lemur with their large night-vison eyes. On this unique outing, we should encounter many species of chameleons, frogs, and snakes that come only surface when the sun goes down.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Ranomafana - Ranohira
1 stop
14
Anja Reserve
To start Day 6, we will visit the rainforest again before moving to the dry tropical area of Ranohira. Our 5-hour drive will take us through Anja, where we will visit the Anja community reserve, the best place to see the iconic ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar. We will then head to Isalo National Park in Ranohira.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Ranohira
2 stops
15
Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park is an 815km² park famous for its unusual sandstone landscape eroded by wind and rain into plateaus, canyons and outcrops; some so strange that you may feel that we have transported you to another planet. Based on your fitness level, there are scenic hikes to visit the most popular attractions.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Isalo
In the afternoon will visit two major attractions outside the park. La Reine de l’Isalo (the Isalo Queen), a naturally carved figure in stone, and La Fenetre de l’Isalo (the Isalo Window), a popular spot to enjoy and capture the spectacular Madagascan sunset.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Ranohira - Ifaty
2 stops
17
Toliara
Day 8 takes us back to the coast. Our drive is around 3.5 hours to Toliara, the largest city in the South of Madagascar.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
18
Ifaty
After a short stop in Toliara, we head to Ifaty to visit the Reniala Reserve. If you have only seen pictures of a Baobab, be prepared to be in awe of this unique Baobab Forest. The reserve is rich with birdlife, and the turtle park offers an unforgettable experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Ifaty
1 stop
19
Ifaty
Day 9 will be a leisure day. You can relax on the beach, enjoy the hotel facilities, rent a boat, or go snorkelling and discover what Madagascar has to offer below the waterline.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Ifaty - Antananrivo
1 stop
20
Toliara
Today we take a local flight back from Toliara to Antananarivo. You can buy your flight ticket online at https://tsaradia.com/, or you can contact us if you need help with booking.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• For Domestic flight from Toliara to Antananarivo and Travel Insurance are not included. However, please see the special instruction on the ticket.

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