Classic South Tours of Madagascar


11 NIGHTS
12 DAYS

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OVERVIEW

This tour will allow you to explore the best of the national road 7 , from various landscape to wildlife , and end it to the two beautiful beaches of the island. You will also experience the local life of over 4 tribes along the trip. Local fresh food will fill you up in every day of our destination.

HIGHLIGHTS DURING THIS TOURS

  • Meet the unique lemur of the Ranomafana National Park, a World natural monument by UNESCO
  • Meet the famous ring tailed lemur on its own kingdom from the Anja Reserve to the Isalo National Park
  • Hiking at the famous sandstone canyon of Isalo National Park
  • Explore the last forest of the South known as Zombitse National Park
  • Enjoy a 4 nights at the two best beach in the South West from Ifaty to the Anakao

TOUR ROUTES

  • ANTANANARIVO
  • ANTSIRABE
  • RANOMAFANA
  • AMBALAVAO
  • ISALO
  • IFATY
  • ANTANANARIVO

DAY BY DAY TOUR

DAY 1

ARRIVAL IN MADAGASCAR

Tongasoa ! when you arrive at the international airport of Ivato (TNR ) , one of our team will be warmly greeted you with a sign under your name . After welcoming, we will drive to our hotel in town and give you a special briefing of our upcoming trip and answer questions you may have if time permits, otherwise tomorrow before while you take breakfast.

DAY 2

ANTANANARIVO – ANTSIRABE

After breakfast, we will drive to the central highland of Antsirabe. With some stops on the way,we will get there around 2 pm . Upon arrival,we will check in into our hotel and explore the best of the region from the volcanic lake of tritriva to a short tour of this beautiful colonial town founded by Norvegian . Check back to our hotel and relax.

DAY 3

ANTSIRABE – RANOMAFANA

After breakfast , we will continue our adventure with a 6 hour drive into Ranomafana National Park. Throughout our long drive we will witness the everyday life of the local people that live in this region, the Betsileo tribe. Halfway through our journey we will make a stop to get in touch wit local tribes nearby the town of Ambositra, which is known as the the capital of sculpture Madagascar. In Ambositra we will visit a sculpture workshop and watch how the sculptors work . We will then continue our drive into our final destination for the day Ranomafana National Park. Ranomafana is one of the “wonders” of Madagascar, occupying 400 square kilometers of tropical rainforest,home of an amazing fauna and flora,home of the famous Golden bamboo lemur and several species of lemur. Upon our arrival into Ranomafana we will check into our hotel and drive to experience a night walk safari to meet one of the smallest lemurs of the park as well reptiles such as snakes and chameleon and by chance even night active birds

DAY 4

RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK – AMBALAVAO

We will begin the day with the diurnal visit. We will spend between three to four hours in the Ranomafana Park and visit the Namorona waterfall. We will also have the opportunity to witness the spectacular flora such as orchids and the wildlife unique to this region including the Greater bamboo lemur, chameleon, wild birds and others. “Ranomafana” directly translates into “warm water” and it was named after the hot spring unique to this region. In the afternoon, after lunch, we will drive into the Wine valley, where we will meet the most famous in lemur species , the Ring tailed lemur . Upon arrival, check in to our hotel and relax

DAY 5

AMBALAVAO - ISALO

Today after breakfast, we will enjoy a few hours at the Anja Community reserve, natural home of the Ring tailed lemur. Here we will have a choose between easy path at the low part of the reserve or take the hard path to reach the top of the reserve, another way to experience the it. Drive to reach our destination of today for further lemur experience. Upon arrival, check in to our hotel and relax.

DAY 6

ISALO NATIONAL PARK

Today we will spend about four – five hours discovering the famous part of Isalo Park, from the Namaza Canyon to the Blue natural pool. Isalo is special not only because of this Jurassic landscape but also the unique wildlife and it is the home of the lemur catta or Maki, Sifaka, wild birds and various reptiles. We will have a lunch inside of the park, we will start hike back to our hotel and relax Before the evening, we will have a beautiful sunset experience at the “ Window of Isalo “.

DAY 7

ISALO – TOLIARA – IFATY

Today, we will drive until the famous the south beach destination called Ifaty. On our drive we will pass through Ilakaka, the region that has the most sapphire in Madagascar. Malagasy sapphire is the highest quality sapphire found in the world. Many Malagasy people from different regions come here to work, that make us to remember the “Farwest curiosity” . On our drive we will stop at the Zombitse National Park, explore the park for about 2-3 Hours to explore more wildlife experience . We’ll be in Toliara from the middle of the afternoon, directly to our hotel in Ifaty. Check in to our beachfront hotel and relax

DAY 8

IFATY – ANAKAO

Today , we will have a morning transfer to our next beach destination, known as Anakao. A small fishermen village located an hour south of the Toliara by boat. Upon arrival to our hotel , check in and relax. Enjoy your afternoon for either snorkeling, kayaking , fishing

DAY 9

ANAKAO

Enjoy your beach day for either snorkeling, kayaking , fishing

DAY 10

ANAKAO

Today, we will explore the small island of Ve, by a local traditional sailing boat. Here you can either do snorkeling, kayaking, fishing.

DAY 11

ANAKAO - TOLIARA – FLY BACK TO ANTANANARIVO

After breakfast, we will have a transfer to the airport for a domestic flight back to the capital. Upon arrival, we will check in to our hotel and relax

DAY 12

FLY OUT OF MADAGASCAR

After breakfast, we will explore the best historical site of the capital , from the Queen’s Palace to the former largest open market of Africa , known as Zoma Market. By your request , we will end our visit to explore the best souvenir shop of the city. Enjoy your free hour at your hotel before your departure . Our driver will pick you up 3.30 hours before your international flight transfer.
[ End of the trip ]

PRICE DETAILS

Each tour price are based on 3 type of hotels / Accommodation level as mentioned below ( Budget , Midrange and Upper range)
For Budget Accommodation ( 1-2*)
For Midrange Accommodation ( 2-3*)
For Upper range Accommodation ( 3-4* )
$ 1292 per person
$ 1461 per person
$ 1756 per person
  • Your finale tour quote depends on your choice of hotels, activities, length
  • Tour price is based on two persons and please let us know if you are more than 3 peoples or fill the form PERSONALIZE YOUR TOUR

WHAT IS INCLUDED ?

  • Private car , gasoline with driver
  • All airport from the hotel and vice versa
  • All road taxes and ferries along the trip ( roundtrip )
  • All Accommodation based on double or twin room with breakfast
  • English - speaking guide during the whole trip
  • Private tour to the island of Ve on the day 10
  • All tourist site, park and reserve ticket with local guide
  • 1 liter of water per day and per person
  • All taxes and formalities

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED ?

  • Lunch and dinner ( Except what we have mentioned )
  • All personal extra ( Drinks, tips )
  • All not mentioned activities
  • International flight
  • Travel insurance

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS TOURS

  • BEST TIME FOR THIS TOUR : [ All Year Around ]
  • TOUR DEPARTURE AND END : This tour will start from Antananarivo and end in Antananarivo
  • ROAD CONDITION : 95 % paved and 5 % secondary
  • PHYSICAL RATING : 4/5 – Easy - walking tours are adaptable, family Friendly tours for up to 75 years old
  • ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE : Hotel type will be based on your package selection – see the option on the price details , consult us if you wish to upgrade category.
  • Most of them have pool to help you to support the heats
  • HOTEL INTERNET AND NETWORK : Most of them have internet but due to the network coverage , sometimes it doesn’t
  • We offer internet during your trip which is cheaper than using your home based plan.
  • VEHICLES / TRANSPORT / FRAMING : Plane , Speed motorized Boat , SUV or 4WD that supervised by your tour guide and the driver who will travel you during the whole tours.
  • VISA : You will have to pay in cash of $ 37 per person at the airport or also get it online – https://evisamada-mg.com/en/home
  • FLIGHTS : to / from Madagascar
  • AVERAGE TEMPERATURE : Between 25 °c to 32 ° c – Highland is cooler and the rest is warmer
  • CARD USES : Some accept card mostly MasterCard or Visa but please remember that they charge you an extra 2 – 3 % as a fee
  • Your guide will inform you about bank availability and how much cash you should have as not every destination has banks ( Local Atm usually accepts MasterCard and Visa )
  • TIPPING : It is no a must but we recommend

IS THIS TRIP RIGHT FOR YOU ?

  • This trip is of average physical grade. It consists of an 1 or 2 hours walks in the cities and 7 hikes in national parks on average 4 hours. The trip is suitable for beginners in normal physical shape.
  • We will be riding private car for up to 5 hours a day in average
  • Accommodation in double/twin rooms of tourist class hotels and small lodge, most of which will have hot water and Internet
  • If you wish to upgrade your hotel or have a special requirement, please fill the form by mentioning the tour title at the PERSONALIZE YOUR TOUR and we will suit everything based on that.

WHAT TO PACK FOR THIS TRIP ?

DOCUMENTS

  • Valid passeport of 6 months
  • Printed return flight ticket
  • Printed travel assurance

ESSENTIALS

  • Good walking shoes and flipflop
  • Sun cream, glasses and hat
  • Insect repellent
  • Aqua Shoe for your sea activities
  • Hand flashlight with extra battery
  • Travel adapter, for Madagascar it’s type C and E
  • Raincoat and waterproof bag if you’re travelling between June to August for rainforest

CLOTHES AND OTHERS

  • Long sleeve shirt ( 2 )
  • Short ( 2 )
  • Lightweight pants ( 2 )
  • Beach towel ( 1 )
  • Swim clothes ( 1 )

See MADAGASCAR PACKING LIST for a full packing list

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

  • We highly recommend to carry binoculars for the rainforest some lemur, birds stay in the high long trees or open space landscape (if you have)
  • Madagascar is the 5th poorest country in the world so travelling in Madagascar needs lot of flexible attitudes
  • All rates quoted are subject to change due to hotel availability and special events.
  • Emergency local contact +261 34 69 79 631 / +261 32 24 591
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