8-Day Vezo Experience

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

First Leg, the Highlands of Madagascar

Pick-up at your hotel or residence for the trip to Antsirabe, also known as the ‘Malagasy Vichy,’ via National Road 7. You will be greeted by the typical landscape of the Central Highlands, including rice terraces, green hills, and traditional red earth houses. You will stay overnight at Eco Lodge Les Chambres Du Voyageur with half-board included.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Eco Lodge Les Chambres Du Voyageur

• Mid-range bungalow located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tanala Territory

After breakfast, we will depart for Ranomafana. We will take a short break in Ambositra to visit several Zafimaniry workshops and art shops specializing in woodcarving and statuettes. You will have free time for lunch. We will then continue to Ranomafana and check in at the hotel. In the evening, there will be a nocturnal walk along the road to discover nocturnal animal species. You will stay overnight with half-board at Hotel Thermal Ranomafana.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rainfall)

High Season July, August and December (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-Edward's
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:

Hotel Thermal Ranomafana

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

The Gates of the South

In the morning, we will visit the Ranomafana National Park, which covers an area of 41,600 hectares (416 square kilometers). This park is one of Madagascar's flagship parks and is a must-see for all visitors due to its idyllic, verdant landscape, perfect for sheltering numerous animal species. Additionally, the park is home to thermal springs in the mountains, which is the reason behind its name, Ranomafana, which literally translates as 'hot water.' After visiting the park, we will head to Sahambavy. This stop will mark the end of our first leg in the highlands. Once we arrive, we will check in at Lac Hotel for an overnight stay on a half-board basis.

Main Destination:

Fianarantsoa (City)

Accommodation:

Lac Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Fianarantsoa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Bara's Savannah

After a peaceful night on the lakeside, we will depart for Ranohira via the large town of Fianarantsoa. We will briefly visit the old town and then continue to Ambalavao. We will visit the Anja Community Reserve, where we can spot Madagascar's iconic lemur, the lemur catta known as 'makis.' It is recommended that you have a picnic lunch. We will then travel to Ranohira through the Ihorombe Plain. Welcome to the Bara territory! The landscape is composed of gigantic rocks laid in a magnificent golden savannah. They are rich in history, and we will learn how sacred these stones are for the Malagasy people. We will then check in at our hotel and have overnight accommodation on a half-board basis at Isalo Ranch.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

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

High Season July, August and December (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:

Isalo Ranch

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Canyons and Caves

On this day, we will visit the Isalo National Park, known for its stunning natural formations. The Isalo massif features a beautiful mix of colors and terrains shaped by erosion. It includes grassy plains, grey stones, and striking ochre-red highlights, resembling a scene from a Western movie. The area is incredibly peaceful, with nature reclaiming its space in silence. We recommend having a picnic lunch during the visit. The difficulty level of the 4 to 6-hour walk is medium. We will return to the hotel and stay overnight at Isalo Ranch on a half-board basis.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

Accommodation:

Isalo Ranch

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Isalo NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Vezo's Territory

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and prepare to embark on the final stretch of the legendary Road National 7. Enjoy lunch in the vicinity of Toliara before proceeding to your ultimate destination via National Road 9. Explore the Reniala Reserve, where you will encounter the island's unique baobabs. Then, check in at the Vovo Telo Lodge, located along the beach, where you will be staying overnight on a half-board basis.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Vovo Telo Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Farniente

You have a free day to relax and enjoy the beach. Mangily is the perfect place to lounge on the beach or ride a pirogue. You can also participate in other sports activities, such as snorkeling (at your own expense). You will be staying at Vovo Telo Lodge on a half-board basis.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Vovo Telo Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Back to the Capital, Antananarivo

Upon waking up, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your schedule, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back to Tana. Upon arrival at the international airport, your guide will assist you with your onward flight or accompany you to your hotel, depending on your travel dates. This marks the end of our services.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.