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Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival in Antananarivo
You will be greeted on arrival by your English-speaking guide from I Travel 2 Madagascar, who helps you finish all the formalities and transfer you to the hotel.
Antananarivo is also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana which is the capital and largest city of Madagascar in the Analamanga region. The city sits at 1,280 m above sea level in the center of the island, making it the highest national capital by elevation among the island countries. It has been the country's largest population center since at least the 18th century. It is also called « the city of the Thousand soldiers ».
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Le Pavillon De L'Emyrne
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Antananarivo-Andasibe
Antananarivo-Andasibe
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a visit to to Peyreiras Reptile Reserve (3 hours on drive) to see up close captive panther chameleons, island chameleons, stump-tail chameleons, Brookesia chameleons, golden mantella frogs, tomato frogs, Madagascar tree boas, leaf-nose snakes, cat-eyed snakes, tenrecs, numerous species of leaf tail geckos. The curators of the reserve usually take the animals out of their enclosures to allow close photographs. Continue to Andasibe with stops at the landscapes for photos and any break if necessary.
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a 155 square kilometre protected area, located about 150 km east of Antananarivo, consisting principally of primary growth forest in Alaotra-Mangoro Region in eastern Madagascar. The park's elevation ranges from 800 to 1260 meters, with a humid climate. Average annual precipitation is 1700 mm, with rainfall on 210 days of each year.
- Main Destination:
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Accommodation:
- Andasibe Cyperus Hotel
Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Brown Lemur Common
Chameleons Common
Geckos Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Andasibe-Antananarivo
Andasibe-Antananarivo
After breakfast, meet with your guide for the visit to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and trek along trails to see wild diademed sifakas, woolly sifakas, common brown lemurs, and the famous Indri Indri. Explore the trails for orchids and birdlife. In the afternoon, you will visit the Vakona lodge’s reserve to see common brown sifaka, grey bamboo lemurs, and the black and white ruffed lemurs. Head back to Antananarivo with stops for lunch along the road. The Vakona reserve is the private reserve of the Vakôna Forest Lodge hotel located about 6 kilometers from the village of Andasibe. The lake of crocodiles, various species of reptiles and amphibians, several endemic plants, and especially an islet with lemurs constitute it. The lemurs located on the island are the famous Sifaka, the dancing lemurs of Madagascar. They are calm and interested in contact. Then, the small bamboo lemurs are also present there and live in freedom.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Antananarivo-Morondava-Kirindy
Antananarivo-Morondava-Kirindy
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer directly to Antananarivo airport for a flight to Morondava. Get some shots of the beautiful scenery in the place before continuing to Kirindy. Check-in at your hotel There is a guided night walks at Kirindy. The private reserve is well- known by its giant jumping rat, the “Fosa”, the largest carnivorous animal in the country. It is also one of the reserves having most endangered ecosystems, lemur species, and many endemic reptile species. There are also some unique species of rare flora.
The Kirindy Forest (or Kirindy Private Reserve) is a private nature reserve situated in western Madagascar, about 50 km northeast of the town of Morondava, near Ambivy. The forest reserve falls within the boundaries of the Kirindy Mitea National Park, which spreads further to the south. The forest is home to a wide variety of animals, from lemurs and fossas to geckos and chameleons, and numerous birds, the majority of which are found nowhere else.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Akiba Lodge Marofandilia
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kirindy-Belo-Bekopaka
Kirindy-Belo-Bekopaka
Humanity by UNESCO. Cross the two rivers, Tsiribihina and Manambolo, by a small car ferry before arriving at Bekopaka village. Bekopaka is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of the Melaky Region. Bekopaka is served by a local airport, and primary and junior-level secondary education is available in town. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, maize, and cassava. Bekopaka is situated on the Manambolo River.
- Main Destination:
- Bekopaka (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Olympe De Bemaraha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Bekopaka
Bekopaka
After breakfast, visit of the Tsingy, one of the most extraordinary sites with the real cathedral of limestone. The dense network of faults, cracks, and blocks of limestone carved in blades is one of the most prominent landscapes of Madagascar. There are 200 million years when the sea of Bemaraha which cover this region. There are six species of lemurs, reptiles and 53 varieties of birds among the marvels which are also the housing environment of the smallest sorts of a chameleon, the “Brookesia`` and where you can appreciate the magnificent sunset.
The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a national park located in northwest Madagascar. The national park centers on two geological formations : the Great Tsingy and the Little Tsingy, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is crossed by the Manambolo River. The Tsingys are karstic plateaus in which groundwater has undercut the elevated uplands, and has gouged caverns and fissures into the limestone.
- Main Destination:
- Bemaraha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Olympe De Bemaraha
Wildlife in Bemaraha NP
Mouse Lemur Common
Western red
Forest Rat
Geckos Common
Sportive Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Bekopaka-Belo-Morondava
Bekopaka-Belo-Morondava
Drive to Morondava town via the famous “Alley of Baobabs”. Arrive on time for great pictures when the sun is low, raking light, and smooth trunks reflect the orange rays of the sun. Settle at the hotel before the sea for dinner. Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina.
The Avenue of the Baobabs, or Alley of the Baobabs, is a prominent group of Grandidier's baobabs lining the unpaved Road No.8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. Its striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region. The trees, which are endemic to Madagascar, are about 30 m in height. The baobab trees, known locally as renala are a legacy of the dense tropical forests that once thrived on Madagascar. The trees did not originally tower in isolation over the sere landscape of scrub, but stood in dense forest.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Café Morondava
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Morondava
Morondava
After a long drive, today you’ll have a visit to the Village of Betania and then Cap Kimony with time for lying on the beach. Morondava is a coastal town in the west of Madagascar. It is a city located in the Menabe Region. It is located in the delta of the Morondava River. The predominant tribe is the Sakalava. It is an ideal place for a relaxing stay, especially compared to the capital, since it is less crowded. The beaches are good and extend far to the north side of town. Morondava can also be used as a base for trips to the fishing village of Belo sur Mer or to the wildlife park at Kirindy or also sunset on the Alley of Baobabs.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Café Morondava
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Morondava-Miandrivazo
Morondava-Miandrivazo
Leave Marondava early in the morning as the distance is about five hours. And there will be stops for photos and breaks if necessary. Lunch in the city of Miandrivazo. Miandrivazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It is situated at the Mahajilo River and belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of the Menabe Region. Miandrivazo is a center of tobacco production in Madagascar. It is crossed by the Manambolo River. The district has an area of 12,330 km².
- Main Destination:
- Miandrivazo (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Soalia Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Miandrivazo-Antsirabe
Miandrivazo-Antsirabe
Leave Miandrivazo early in the morning as the distance to Antsirabe is long. But there will be stops for photos and breaks if necessary. Then drive directly to Antsirabe. A visit to the city of Antsirabe is organized in the afternoon.
Visit of some handicrafts.
- Main Destination:
- Antsirabe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Menab'L Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Antsirabe-Antananarivo
Antsirabe-Antananarivo
After breakfast, drive on road N7 for progress to reach the capital city with stops for pictures. A visit in Ambatolampy is organised. Due to bad and bumpy roads, it takes us 4 hours ‘drive.
Ambatolampy is a city (commune urbaine) in the Vakinankaratra Region, situated in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It is known for its Aluminium founderies. Most of aluminium kitchen utensils in Madagascar are produced in this town. The founderies also work with copper and bronze. Various workshops are specialized in recycling old metal.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Antananarivo-Departure
Antananarivo-Departure
After breakfast, a city is organised where you’ll be in contact with the Merina ethnic group. After the visit, you will be transferred to the airport by one of our guide for your international flight.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
