13-Day Tour To Explore The Southern Coast Of Madagascar
Description
See the best of the southern region of Madagascar, starting from the Haute plateau, drive to Tritriva's sacred lake, see flora and fauna of Ranomafana National Park and view the stunning Namorana Waterfall. Visit the famous Fianaratsoa, see Maki- lemur in Isalo National Park and enjoy a whale safari at Anakao. Also, ride a speedboat to Toliara, explore Andafiavaratra Palace Museum.
Highlights
- Enjoy the sunset view at Window of Isalo
- Admire the beautiful Namorana Waterfalls
- Go on a whale safari and spot the big fish
- Sail to the island of Ve and do Snorkelling
- Visit Andafiavaratra Palace Museum
- Explore the largest tea plantation in Madagascar
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Antananarivo expand_more
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel in Antananarivo.
Get a special briefing on the upcoming journey by our Madagascar tour guide.
Overnight stay at the hotel (La Villette or similar).
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Day 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe expand_more
Drive to Antsirabe and experience the spectacular landscape of the 'Haute plateau'.
Stop by Ambatolampy on the way to see the local aluminium craftwork.
Reach Antsirabe and check-in to the hotel (Flower Palace or similar).
Drive to Tritriva's sacred lake and Andraikiba Lake and spend your day learning its history.
Duration of the drive: 3 hours.
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Day 3: Antsirabe - Ranomafana expand_more
Drive to Ranomafana National Park. Witness the local Betsileo tribe on your way.
Stop at Ambostra midway. It is the capital of sculpture. Visit a local sculpture workshop here and watch the sculptors working.
Reach Ranomafana National Park, which is in a tropical rainforest. It has amazing flora and fauna and is home to the famous Golden Bamboo Lemur. Check-in to the hotel. (Karibo Hotel or similar).
Go for a nocturnal visit to see nocturnal lemurs like mouse lemur (smallest).
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Day 4: Ranomafana –Sahambavy expand_more
Begin your day with the diurnal visit.
Visit Ranomafana Park and the hot spring in it where you can swim in the evening. Witness spectacular flora of orchids and the wildlife unique to this region like the Greater Bamboo Lemur, chameleon and wild birds.
See the Namorana Waterfall.
Drive to Sahambavy and check-in to the Lac Hotel, a beautiful hotel with bungalows extending to Lake Sahambavy.
Duration of the drive: 1.5 hours.
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day 5: Sahambavy expand_more
Visit the largest tea plantation in Madagascar. See the production of black tea and green tea.
Go on a tea tasting tour.
Visit a school, which has been sponsored by us.
Stay overnight at Lac Hotel.
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Day 6: Sahambavy-Ranohira expand_more
Begin your journey to Ranohira.
Admire the spectacular scenery of the Fianaratsoa region on your way.
Visit the old town in Fianaratsoa, a world heritage site and the capital city of the Betsileo tribe.
Continue your journey through Ambalavao, which is famous for producing traditional Malagasy clothing 'Lamba Lady'. It also has the largest zebu market in Madagascar.
Proceed to Ranohira and check-in to the hotel (Isalo Ranch or similar).
Duration of journey: 6 hours.
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Day 7: Ranohira - Isalo National Park expand_more
Spend 4-5 hours in the morning at Isalo National Park, famous for its unique wildlife and Maki- lemur. See the blue and black natural waterfall swimming pool.
Take a nap at your hotel (Isalo Ranch or similar) before going to enjoy the sunset view at 'Window of Isalo'.
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Day 8: Ranohira-Toliara expand_more
Journey to Ifaty.
Pass through Ilakaka, which is the region with the highest sapphire in Madagascar.
See the Mahafaly Tomb and the semi-desert landscape dotted with baobab and palm trees.
Return to your hotel in Toliara (Serena Hotel).
Duration of journey: 6 hours.
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Day 9: Toliara- Anakao expand_more
Transfer to Anakao by a speedboat. (1 hour)
Check-in to the hotel and settle in.
Enjoy your day at the fine white sand beach with the turquoise blue sea.
Overnight stay at Lalandaka Lodge or similar.
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Day 10: Anakao-whale safari expand_more
Go on a whale safari to spot the big fish.
Sail to the island of Ve. Here you can do snorkelling and have a fresh seafood lunch.
Return to Anakao (Lalandaka Lodge or similar).
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Day 11: Anakao - Toliara expand_more
Take a speedboat to Toliara. (1 hour)
Drive to Ifaty from Toliara.
Visit the Baobab forest.
Return to the hotel (Serena Hotel) in Toliara.
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Day 12: Tulear - Tana expand_more
Transfer to the airport.
Arrive at Tana in 1.5 hours and check-in to the hotel.
Take a walk to the upper part of the capital to understand the Madagascar history. You will visit the following places-
The Andafiavaratra Palace Museum located on the hilltop. It houses 1466 objects of the historical significance of the Kingdom of Madagascar.
Return to your hotel. (La Vilette Hotel)
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Day 13: Departure expand_more
Shop for souvenirs from the local market.
Transfer to Ivato International airport 2 hours prior to your flight departure.
What's Included
Private car, driver and fuel
Accommodation based on double room with continental breakfast (Midrange hotel level)
Transfer from the airport and vice versa
English speaking tour guide during the whole tour
All mentioned activities and tourist sites with local guide fees
Speedboat transfer and roundtrip
Whales safari and seafood picnic lunch
1 litre of water per day per person
All taxes and formalities
What's Excluded
Lunch and Dinner
Personal expenses
Insurance and visa
Domestic flight
Tips
What to bring
Good hiking shoes
Insect repellent
Flashlight
Sunglass
Binoculars
Camera and extra batteries
Sunscreen
Know before you go
If you have a special dietary or personal illness, please inform prior to the trip.
This tour is customizable.
Prices vary with the level of comfort you wish to have in accommodation, transportation, destination, the duration of your tour and the number of people in your group.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | EUR 976 Per Person |
This is a private tour |