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Arrival
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 transfers you to the hotel.
Antananarivo is also known by its colonial short 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 the 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, and numerous species of leaf-tailed 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 breaks if necessary.
- 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.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Antananarivo-Nosy Be
Antananarivo-Nosy Be
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer directly to Antananarivo airport for a flight to Nosy Be, located in the Mozambique Channel; its name means “big island,” and the climate is nearly perfect all year. Nosy-Be is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 km². Nosy Be is located about 8 kilometers from the coast of Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel; several smaller islands are located nearby, including Nosy Komba, Nosy Mitsio, Nosy Sakatia, and Nosy Tanikely. The island's main town is Andoany, commonly known as Hell-Ville. The volcanic island has an area of about 312 km², 19 km wide, and its highest peak is Mont Lokobe at 450 m.
- Main Destination:
- Nosy Be
- Accommodation:
- Zara Village
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Nosy Komba and Nosy Taninkely
Nosy Komba and Nosy Taninkely
Excursion to Nosy Tanikely, a marine reserve, lures snorkelers and bird enthusiasts. It is a lovely little island. In clear water, you can see an amazing variety of marine life: coral, starfish, anemones, every color and shape of fish, turtles, and lobsters. We may see black and brown lemurs, flying foxes, and graceful white-tailed tropic birds, and then the short climb up to the lighthouse at the top of the island.
Late in the afternoon, admiring the sunset at Mont Passot, it is one of the island’s highest points, which is about 326 m.
- Main Destination:
- Nosy Komba
- Accommodation:
- Zara Village
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Nosy Iranja
Nosy Iranja
Excursion to Nosy Iranja, 50 km southwest of Nosy Be; this is actually a pair of small islands connected by a 1.25 km sandbar (walkable at low tide). It has incredibly clear turquoise waters, beautiful white beaches, and a charming old lighthouse.
The gorgeous Nosy Iranja, southwest of Nosy Be, consists of two islands: the larger, inhabited Nosy Iranja Be (about 2 sq km) and tiny Nosy Iranja Kely (0.13 sq km). The islands are connected by a 1.5km-long sand bar, negotiable on foot at low tide. Sea turtles regularly lay eggs on the beaches.
- Main Destination:
- Nosy Iranja
- Accommodation:
- Zara Village
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Nosy Be-Antananarivo
Nosy Be-Antananarivo
A visit of the island of Nosy Be by car will be organised where you discover the Andilana Beach, cascade, Sacred trees.
One of our guide will transfer you to the airport for the departure to Antananarivo.
Antananarivo was historically the capital of the Merina people, who continue to form the majority of the city's inhabitants. All eighteen Malagasy ethnic groups, as well as resident of Chinese, Indian, European, and other origins, are represented in the city.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- San Cristobal Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Antananarivo-Departure
Antananarivo-Departure
After breakfast at the hotel before your international departure, a city tour will be organized.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
