18-Day Best of Madagascar Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Home country - Antananarivo

When you are arrived at the airport, we will be there waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it. After picking you
up at the airport we will drive to our hotel in Antananarivo and give you a special briefing about our upcoming journey and
answer any questions you may have about our upcoming adventure.
Overnight in Antananarivo at Chalet des Roses hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Chalet des Roses

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Antsirabe

After breakfast at hotel we will visit the queen ’s palace to learn the monarchy of Madagascar and visit the market where
you will see colorful products and get better understanding about the Malagasy life style in general. After the visit we will
drive towards Antsirabe. On the way we will have a quick stop at Ambatolampy to visit the Madagascar’s pot factory
capital. Late afternoon arrival in Antsirabe. This night you can decide to have dinner to your hotel or be taken to a restaurant in town.
Overnight in Antsirabe at Flower Palace hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Flower Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Morondava

Starting early in the morning, we will drive to Morondava. On the way, you will enjoy seeing the amazing landscapes of the southwest and many villages and villagers. You will see many zebus (a type of cattle) and some baobabs along the way, just a few kilometers before reaching Morondava.
Overnight in Morondava at Vezo Beach hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Le Vezo Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Morondava - Bekopaka

After breakfast, we will drive to Bekopaka, a village that is the gateway to Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park. We will go through the Alley of the Baobab and have a quick stopover to get a feeling of this paradise before continuing to Bekopaka. From here, we will cross two different rivers on ferry boats. After the first ferry, we will stop to have lunch at a town called Belo sur Tsiribihina. After lunch, we will continue our way further to Bekopaka, and a few kilometers before Bekopaka, we will cross another river called the Manambolo River. After the last ferry, we will drive for a few minutes to our hotel.
Overnight in Bekopaka at Orchidée du Bemaraha hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Bekopaka (Town)

Accommodation:

Orchidee du Bemaraha

• Budget hotel located in Bekopaka (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

On day five, we will spend a day in nature, discovering the Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park. The Bemaraha Tsingy is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the most extensive protected area by the Malagasy State. At the Tsingy, we will see the cathedral, the viewpoint, the hanging bridge, and many indigenous animals that live here, such as the sifaka lemur and common brown lemur. We will also see wild birds and the biggest carnivore in Madagascar, the fossa (compared to a small cougar). We will also see different indigenous plants, such as the palissandre (a type of rosewood). After lunch, we will continue our excursion into the smaller section of the Tsingy.
Overnight in Bekopaka at Orchidée du Bemaraha hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Bemaraha National Park

Best Time To Visit May to October (Best hiking weather)

High Season July and August (Some of the trails get busy)

Best Weather July and August

Wildlife in Bemaraha NP

Decken's sifaka Common

Peter's
mouse lemur Common

Western red
forest rat

Common

Leaf-tailed geckos Common

Bemaraha
sportive lemur Common

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Madagascar
straw-colored
fruit bat Common

Bemaraha
woolly lemur

Occasional

Rufous
brown lemur Occasional

Fat-tailed
dwarf lemur Occasional

Stump-tailed
chameleon Occasional

Ring-tailed
mongoose Rare

Madagascar
ground boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Aye-aye Very Rare

Accommodation:

Orchidee du Bemaraha

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bemaraha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Bekopaka - Morondava

On day five, after breakfast, we will travel south to Morondava. On the way to Morondava, we will see the baobab in love (a single tree that splits in two at the base). It is said to be in love because its two trunks intertwine up to 30 meters high). This tree symbolizes the union of two lovers, and many couples come here to renew their vows. From here, we continue our drive to admire a place known for fabulous sunsets, the sunset at the Alley of the Baobabs. The baobabs in this region are said to be around eight hundred years old, and it is one of the most popular attractions in Madagascar. After our sunset experience at the Alley of the Baobabs, we will continue our drive to our final destination for the day, Morondava. Upon arrival at Morondava, we will check into our hotel and settle in for the evening.
Overnight in Morondava at Vezo Beach hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Morondava (Town)

Accommodation:

Le Vezo Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Morondava - Belo Sur Mer

We depart early in the morning to reach Belo Sur Mer. Today we start our journey off-road, which takes about five hours to cover 350km. You will go through some desert areas where the white sand and the remnants of salt create a new and fascinating landscape. We will arrive in Belo Sur Mer around lunchtime, around 2:00pm, and have the afternoon free to discover this delightful, tiny fishing village that transforms according to the tides. Belo Sur Mer is famous for constructing boats (monos) and canoes, and you can visit the construction site.
Overnight in Belo Sur Mer at Ecolodge du Menabe hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Belo Sur Mer (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Ecolodge du Menabe

• Budget lodge located in Belo sur Mer (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Belo Sur Mer - Morombe

We depart in the morning, immediately after breakfast, to continue to Morombe, a little fishing village on the southwest coast in Atsimo-Andrefana. This will be the last, particularly challenging, section before getting to the beautiful Salary Bay. We will arrive at the village around 4:30pm. Lunch today will be taken as a picnic. Before it gets dark, you will have some time to walk along the beach or visit the village (relatively small).
Overnight in Morombe at Auberge Chez Laurette or similar.

Main Destination:

Morombe (Town)

Accommodation:

Auberge Chez Laurette

• Mid-range hotel located in Morombe (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Morombe - Salary

Today, after breakfast, we will drive to Salary. On the way you will enjoy driving in between mangro forest and sometimes driving just near the sea which make this day one of the highlights of this trip.
Overnight in Salary at Salary Bay hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Salary Bay (Beach)

Accommodation:

Salary Bay Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located at Salary Bay (Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Salary Bay beach leisure

Today you have a free day to explore and enjoy the amazing beach of Salary bay. Here, you can do whale watching it is its season, do snorkeling or diving or simply relax in the hotel. It's also an incredible place to admire the sunset in this part of Madagascar.
Overnight in Salary at Salary Bay hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Salary Bay (Beach)

Accommodation:

Salary Bay Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located at Salary Bay (Beach)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Salary - Ifaty

We depart late morning for Ifaty, the last village on the coast, before returning to Antananarivo. Ifaty is a small seaside village along the beach, and you can go shopping at the stalls or dip in the pool or the sea. We will arrive in the afternoon, and you will have leisure time in the evening.
Overnight in Ifaty at La Bella Donna hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

La Bella Donna Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ifaty - Ranohira

We depart in the morning after breakfast from Ifaty and travel along the legendary RN7 to reach Ranohira. You will enter and drive through the country's highlands from the coast. Route Nationale 7 (RN7) is one main road in Madagascar that runs 980km from the capital Antananarivo to Tulear, on the country's southwest coast. Cross the regions of Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Amoron'i Mania, Haute Matsiatra, Ihorombe, and Atsimo-Andrefana. We will arrive in Ranohira before sunset, where you can spend the evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Ranohira is at Satrana Lodge Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Ranohira (Town)

Accommodation:

Satrana Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Isalo National Park

Today we trek to Isalo National Park. We depart early in the morning for the last adventure in Madagascar, a trek of about 8 hours among the majestic canyons of Isalo that will end in the forest between lemurs and chameleons. Inside the park are 55 species of birds and three species of lemurs (the ring-tailed lemur, the black-headed lemur, and Verreaux's sifaka). In the driest areas, the Pachipodium blooms between September and October. The park's main attraction is undoubtedly the rock formations, the canyons, and the natural pools, ideal for a refreshing swim. The forest vegetation is concentrated in part low in the canyons where there is water. The Uapaca Bojeri tree is endemic to this area and fire resistant. On the rocks grow other endemic plants, such as the Pachypodium and the paws of elephants (Aloe isaloensis).
Overnight in Ranohira at Satrana Lodge Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

Best Time To Visit April to October (Cooler, sunny days)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)

Best Weather June to August

Wildlife in Isalo NP

Ring-tailed
lemur Common

Western
plated lizard Common

Verreaux's sifaka Occasional

Red-fronted
brown lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
chameleon Occasional

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Jewel chameleon Occasional

Stump-tailed
chameleon Occasional

Merrem's
Madagascar swift Occasional

Grey
mouse lemur Rare

Red-tailed
sportive lemur Rare

Painted
burrowing frog Rare

Blue-legged
mantella Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Madagascar
tree boa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Satrana Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ranohira - Ranomafana National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Ranomafana. On the way, we will stop at Anja Community Reserve to see more ring-tailed lemurs and some chameleon species. After the visit, we will have lunch at Ambalavao before we continue our drive to Ranomfana. On the way, you will enjoy the amazing scenery and see many people selling honey and spices as you pass the beautiful rice fields.
Overnight in Ranomafana at Centrest hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Best Time To Visit April, May, September and November (Less rain)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)

Best Weather April, May, September and November

Wildlife in Ranomafana NP

Golden
bamboo lemur Common

Red-fronted
brown lemur Common

Red-bellied
lemur Common

Greater
bamboo lemur Common

Grey
bamboo lemur Common

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Giraffe-necked
weevil Common

Parson's
chameleon Common

Milne-Edwards’
sifaka Occasional

Rufous
mouse lemur Occasional

Satanic
leaf-tailed gecko Occasional

Painted
mantella Occasional

Spotted
fanaloka Rare

Ring-tailed
mongoose Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana National Park

Today you spend an entire day exploring the rainforest of Ranomafana National Park—one of the largest rainforests in Madagascar. You will enjoy seeing several species of lemurs, birds, plants, and waterfalls. In the afternoon you can decide to spend your time swimming at the natural hot springs or visit the botanical garden to see some more chameleons and a beautiful garden.
Overnight in Ranomafana at Centrest hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana - Antsirabe

We depart early morning for Antsirabe, and the road will be long. You are already on the legendary RN7 that connects Antananarivo with Tuelar, a journey within a journey. Unfortunately, we will not be able to drive a separate circuit, and our drive will take us through quickly changing sceneries. You will pass through mountain villages, rice fields, and breathtaking views. Nature changes again, reminding us how majestic and different this country is from any other, creating a desire to return as soon as possible. We will arrive in Antsirabe in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Antsirabe at Flower Palace hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Flower Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Antananarivo

After breakfast at the hotel we will drive back to Antananarivo. On the way you will enjoy nice sceneries and have lunch in a famous restaurant to taste duck leaver and have many other choices.
Overnight in Antananarivo at Chalet des roses hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

Chalet des Roses

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antananarivo - Ivato international airport

During day 18 of our journey, which is also our last day together, we will have a free morning for shop for souvenirs to bring back home. During our shopping tour we will look at Malagasy craftwork, local spices, vanilla, and much more. After shopping we will prepare for our departure to Ivato International airport. We will arrive at the airport 2 hours before your departure time.

Main Destination:

Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.