8-Day Tour Of Madagascar From Antananarivo
Description
Embark on a journey from Antananarivo to Antsirabe as you pass through the rural landscapes. Take alternative rides on motor ferries and arid landscapes to reach Bekopaka and admire the natural beauty surrounding the Manambolo gorge before exploring the Tsingy de Bemaraha. Get a chance to see the giant jumping rats at Kirindy forest and marvel at the sacred baobab tree.
Highlights
- Visit an aluminium foundry in Ambatolampy
- Explore the places surrounding the Manambolo gorge as you ride on a canoe
- Follow an easy trail through the big Tsingy de Bemaraha
- Stop at Kirindy Reserve, home to giant jumping rats
- Take a stroll on the famous Baobab Avenue as the sun sets
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Antananarivo expand_more
Have a meet and greet by the team at the international airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight on bed and breakfast at Louvre Hotel & Spa (4-star)
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Day 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe expand_more
After breakfast, depart to Antsirabe via the National 7, passing through the rural landscapes of the Central Highlands with their rice fields and tiny traditional houses in red adobe construction.
Make a short stop in the village of Ambatolampy, located at the foot of the massif of the Ankaratra, to visit the aluminium foundry, which produces aluminium kitchen utensils, among other things.
After the visit, continue to Antsirabe with your Madagascar tour guide.
Overnight and compulsory half board at Plumeria Hotel (3-star)
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Day 3: Antsirabe - Miandrivazo - Morondava expand_more
Have breakfast and depart to Morondava through Betafo and Miandrivazo.
Arrive in Morondava at the end of the afternoon.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Laguna Beach (superior)
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Day 4: Morondava - Bekopaka expand_more
Savour breakfast at the hotel and depart to Bekopaka passing by Tsimafana.
Cross the Tsiribihina River by a motor ferry before arriving in Belo sur Tsiribihina.
Then, continue through an arid landscape to Bekopaka.
Go across the last river Manambolo by motor ferry before reaching Bekopaka.
At the end of the afternoon, arrive in Bekopaka.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Olympe de Bemaraha
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Day 5: Bekopaka expand_more
After breakfast, embark on a traditional canoe along the Manambolo gorge, combined with an easier path through caves, stalactites, stalagmites and the famous family tomb of the Vazimba tribe.
After the Manambolo Gorge, depart to explore the big Tsingy de Bemaraha. The entrance park of the big Tsingy is located at 17km from your hotel and takes approximately a 1h15min drive.
Upon arrival, receive a short briefing about the trail and then embark on your discovery. This is probably the most rewarding half-day trip within the park, as it goes deep into the limestone forest passing through several hanging bridges with the impressive karstic formations below your feet. The trail is not technically difficult and even children can cope with it, but you certainly should not suffer from vertigo! The sight below the hanging bridge is something to avoid for the faint-hearted.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Olympe de Bemaraha (Superior)
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Day 6: Bekopaka - Morondava expand_more
After breakfast, depart to Morondava via Belo sur Tsiribihina and Tsimafana.
Before reaching Morondava, stop at Kirindy reserve. The Kirindy Forest Station is one of Madagascar's most threatened ecosystems: The reserve is a dry deciduous forest famous for the giant jumping rat but is also home to seven species of lemur and a number of endemic reptiles.
After the visit, continue to the sacred baobabs, the Baobabs in love.
Finish the day's journey by visiting the famous Baobab Avenue. Wait for the amazing and emotional sunset before reaching Morondava.
Overnight on bed and breakfast basis at Laguna Beach
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Day 7: Morondava expand_more
Depending on your flight, you will be transferred to the Airport of Morondava for your return to Antananarivo.
Arrive in Antananarivo where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight on bed and breakfast at Louvre hotel & spa (4-star)
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Day 8: Antananarivo expand_more
Enjoy a free morning.
On the way to the airport, stop at the handicraft market for shopping before your international flight back home.
What's Included
Welcome, private transfer & personalized assistance on arrival and departure
English, Italian, or French-speaking Madagascar tour guide
Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis (half board basis only on Day 2)
Entrance fees and local guide in the parks as mentioned in the program
All the visits and excursions mentioned in the program
Tourist tax and VAT
Handline fees
Assistance 7D/7 and 24H/24 during the tour
What's Excluded
Drinks and all extra
Tips and personal expenses
Festive meal supplement
Repatriation and luggage cancellation insurance
Meals not mentioned in the program
Visa fees
International and the domestic Airfare
All visits and excursions not mentioned in the program
Know before you go
The tour is available from 01 May to 31 Oct.
Upon confirmation, we will validate all the options proposed above. In the event that one or more of them cannot be retained (regardless of our will), we undertake to offer you a similar accommodation alternative.
CANCELLATION POLICIES:
46 days and more prior to clients’ arrival date: 0% of the total amount
From 45 to 30 days prior to clients' arrival date: 25 % of the total amount
From 29 to 15 days prior to clients ‘arrival: 50% of the Total Amount
From 14 to 11 days prior to clients’ arrival: 75%of the total amount
Less than 10 days prior clients date: 100 % of the Total Amount
No show is charged at 100% of the Total Amount
The flora of Kirindy is equally unusual -- a number of unique species are found at Kirindy Forest. The remaining species are nocturnal: the rare Coquerel's giant mouse lemur and pygmy mouse-lemur, fork-crowned lemur, Gray mouse lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur and red-tailed sportive lemur. Several bats tenrecs, mongooses and rodents complete the mammal population.40 bird, 50 reptiles and 15 amphibian species are also found in this magnificent forest.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | EUR 1910 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 4 | EUR 1680 Per Person |
This is a private tour |