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From 950$ | 10 Days | Guided Group, Tailormade_Tour
Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, offers a trip adventure like no other. We journey on largely quiet roads through a landscape of dramatic highland plains, unique rock formations and natural swimming pools. We pause to visit the lush chain of rainforest in the Andasibe National Park and the unique limestone formation with deep canyons and high cathedrale. Apart from its natural treasures, the nation is also rich in culture and the many ethnic groups with fascinating traditions contribute to the melting-pot that is Madagascar. Our tour is rewarded by a day to relax on the idyllic white sand beach of Morondava on the coast, scattered with palms and protected by an offshore coral reef.
Madagascar is one of the world’s poorest countries and a degree of flexibility and improvisation is required at times. The tourist infrastructure in Madagascar is still new and some services are limited. It is not unusual for there to be changes to accommodation or internal flights and for this reason, the order of the itinerary (but not the content) may sometimes have to be changed. However, what tourism does exist is of a pleasantly good standard and you may be impressed by the level of services in some of the places we stay.
Day 1: ANTANANARIVO. Meet and greet at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Sightseeing and city tour in Antananarivo
Accommodation: Hôtel Palissandre***
Day 2: ANTANANARIVO – MIANDRIVAZO ( 170 + 220Km, 8hours ). Leave after Breakfast to Miandrivazo. Arrival in Antsirabe or “the place of salt”, an elegant city well known as the centre of all industries in Madagascar. Tour of the “Town of Water” or “Town of Rickshaws” : so called because of its numerous thermal springs and the existence of two lakes and its thousands of rickshaws. Visit of a workshop where they make miniatures from recycles materials.
Visit the town and the market Visit local craft workshops. In the afternoon, drive to Miandrivazo crossing the sceneries of High Land, the rice green field contrast to the red Malagasy houses and the blue sky. Carry on to the west Wide sweeping grasslands
Accommodation: PRINCESSE TSIRIBIHINA
DAY 03 – DAY 05: DOWN THE TSIRIBIHINA. Transfer to the pier Sailing on the Tsiribihina River: Birdwatching Camp on the banks. Swimming in natural pools. Walking tours through the villages. Boat trip through the Bemaraha gorge 4x4 road trip to Bekopaka, the village at the foot of the Bemaraha Tsingy.
Three days/2 nights on camping Full Board
DAY 06: THE GREAT TSINGY (1 ½ HOUR CANOE TRIP + 15 KM OF TRACK + 2 HOURS WALK IN THE PARK). Today is all about the impressive Tsingy. It is a special formation of limestone. The park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
Discover the great Tsingy in the National Park: Succession of sharp limestone peaks, carved out by wind and water -60m high Real maze of gorges ad faults Outstanding wildlife and plant life. Hiking in the park requires good physical condition. Otherwise there is the possibility to visit the small Tsingy near the village - for some who are not so good at hiking.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Soleil Des Tsingy*** or similar
DAY 07: THE GREAT TSINGY – MORONDAVA (200km, track 8 hours including river ferries). Back to Morondava on the track: through great dry forests Stops at the famous “Baobab Avenue” at sunset. You will cross the Tsiribihina River by ferry and then continue by car.
Accommodation: PALISSANDRE COTE OUEST*** or similar.
DAY 08: MORONDAVA. Free day by the sea. Visit fishing village of Betania. Canoe trip along the mangroves. Visit the city and market…
Accommodation: PALISSANDRE COTE OUEST*** or similar.
DAY 09: MORONDAVA – ANTSIRABE ( 490 km, 8 HOURS DRIVE). We drive back to Antananarivo, and head south to Antsirabe.
Accommodation: Hôtel Plumeria*** or similar.
DAY 10: ANTSIRABE – ANTANANARIVO (170 KM 6 HOURS DRIVE Today we transfer to Antananarivo which will arrive in the afternoon. Depending on the flight schedule, you may have free time to explore Antananarivo on your own.
Accommodation: HOTEL PALISSANDRE ***or similar
