10-Day Rn7 South Tour to Toliara & Mangily, Andasibe Park

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

Arrival in Antananarivo

Meet and greet at Antananarivo Ivato *International airport by Friendly Tour Guide’s representative. The Guide/Driver will bring your name with company Logo on hand at the Airport gate. We will take you to visit the capital city after your arrival process, include national Museum “Queen Palace”, and then drop you to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

The Louvre Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antananarivo - Flight to Toliara city -Magily village

Flight duration: 1hr: 30min
Transfer you back to Ivato airport.
Once we arrive at Toliara airport, we will meet you and then drive you to Mangily/Ifaty Beach for a one-hour drive. Visit Reniala Park, where you can see a family of native tortoises, Baobab trees, and dry forest birds.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Hotel La Mira de Madiorano

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mangily /Ifaty village - Toliara city - Ranohira village

7: 00Am -Leave the hotel after breakfast for Toliara City. Continue on national road N°7 for 5 hours to reach Ranohira village. You will admire semi-deserted landscapes, covering the poor local villages. We will stop at the Gems show room to see the Madagascar precious stones. After the visit, we will continue out oour road trip and will stop at Zombitse national park for a short guided visit to see endemic birds, lemurs species. Keep driving to Ranohira village after the visit to spot the sunset color at the Isalo windows and the Isalo Queen statue. The rest of the day is at your leisure at the Hotel.

Main Destination:

Ranohira (Town)

Accommodation:

Isalo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Guided Visit Isalo national Park

At 7:30 AM-We will gather in the lobby for a short overview of the day's activities led by our local guide, who will provide insights about Isalo National Park, its unique geological formations, and diverse flora and fauna also know as the most visited parks in Madagascar. As we explore the park's stunning landscapes of dramatic sandstone formations, deep canyons, and expansive grasslands, our trail will be tailored to the group’s fitness level and interests, ensuring everyone has an engaging experience. We will enter the canyon forest, experiencing a unique ecosystem filled with towering rock formations and the sounds of cascading waterfalls, while looking out for lemurs and chameleons among endemic flora like the iconic "elephant's foot. We will conclude our visit at 3:30 PM upon returning to the park entrance, allowing your guide to address any final questions you may have.

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 Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Isalo NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ranohira village - Anja reserve - Ambalavao - Fianarantsoa city

Your Guide and driver will meet you after you breakfast. You will continue our road n°7 up to Fianarantsoa city for total 7 hours drive. On route, you will then break at Anja Community Reserve, where you can see a family of Ringtails in freedom. Explore the village of Ambalavao by visiting the local factory such as "Havoha tree paper, Silk production and more. Continious to the city of Fianarantsoa by discovering the royal old city story and the tribal culture. Drop you at the hotel after allvisit and the rest of the day at your liesure.

Main Destination:

Fianarantsoa (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Zomatel

• Mid-range hotel located in Fianarantsoa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fianarantsoa city - Ranomafana village Park

8: 00 Am – Drive to Ranomafana village for 3 hours after the visit. Once we arrive, we meet our local guide and start the hike into this rain forest national park. This area is home of endemic species of birds and lemurs. The hike duration will take us about 3hours to spot everything through the popular circuits. Drive to the hotel after the visit and take a rest before the next activities. By the evening, we will do the night walk with the same local guide to see all night active reptiles, including the Mouse lemur.

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

Ranomafana village - Ambositra village -Antsirabe town

8:00 AM – After breakfast at the restaurant.
Depart for Ambositra village for a 4-hour drive olowing the national road N°7. Upon arrival, we will take you where to visit the unique woodcraft factory and open market where you can buy typical souvenirs. Enjoy lunch at the Artisan Hotel, then continue on to Antsirabe town, which is 90 km away on the national road. You will arrive at the hotel in the afternoon, and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Couleur Cafe

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Antsirabe town - Andasibe village

Our adventure begins in the heart of Antsirabe, where we’ll stroll along the bustling central avenue. This vibrant thoroughfare is lined with local shops, artisan boutiques, and quaint cafés, offering a glimpse into daily life. Founded by Norwegian missionaries in the 19th century, Antsirabe, known as the "City of Water," is famous for its thermal springs, which have shaped local traditions and communities. After exploring, we’ll board our vehicle and journey along Route N°7, famed for its stunning landscapes and winding through lush hills and picturesque countryside. Keep your camera handy to capture the breathtaking views and the vibrant life of the Malagasy landscape. As we near Andasibe Village, you’ll be enveloped by the enchanting sounds of nature. Surrounded by rich biodiversity, Andasibe is renowned for its lemurs and diverse flora. In the late afternoon, we will arrive at your luxury lodge, where you can unwind and enjoy the serene environment.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Best Time To Visit August to November (Less rainfall)

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

Best Weather April, May, October and November

Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Indri Common

Common
brown lemur Common

Other
chameleons Common

Leaf-tailed geckos Common

Diademed sifaka Occasional

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Red-bellied
lemur Occasional

Grey
bamboo lemur Occasional

Mouse lemurs Occasional

Sportive lemurs Occasional

Parson's
chameleon Occasional

Painted mantella Occasional

Black-and-white
ruffed lemur Rare

Madagascar tree boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Manjarano Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Guided visit of Analamazaotra park - Vakona private reserve

7:00 AM - Today, we’ll start early to spot wild animals active in the morning. Meet your local guide for a soft hike into the rainforest, renowned for its rich biodiversity, wildlife, and birds, including the largest lemur, the indri-indri. This guided hike will last about over 3 hours, depending on wildlife sightings. Afterward, enjoy lunch at lcoal restauant and then drive to Vakona Private Reserve, where you can see various lemur species, including the ring-tailed lemurs on their island. In the evening, around 6:00 PM, we’ll reconvene for a guided night walk in the park to see the small "Mouse" lemur and other reptiles. Night and dinner at Hotel.

Main Destination:

Analamazaotra National Park

Accommodation:

Manjarano Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Andasibe village - Rptiles park -Antananarivo

At 7:30 AM, your guide and the driver will meet you for a final day drive back to Antananarivo, a journey of approximately 4 hours along National Road N°2. Along the route, we will stop at the reptile park to see a few species of reptiles, including chameleons, frogs, geckos, bats, snakes, and more.
After our visit, we will continue our drive back to Antananarivo, the capital. Upon arrival, we will have the opportunity to explore the city center, visit the Queen's Palace, and enjoy the panoramic viewpoint of the city before dropping you off at your hotel. (If you have a flight the same evening, we can drop you directly at the airport.).

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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