Madagascar · National Parks

9-Day Southern Madagascar Tour with Parks, Tribes and Ifaty Beach

9 Days Round trip from Antananarivo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Dip in the hot water springs of Antsirabe
02 Spot different species of birds and animals in Ranomafana National Park
03 Interact with Malagasy tribes and learn about their culture and lifestyle
04 Visit Isalo National Park to see iguanas and lemurs
05 Relax on the untouched beach of Ifaty

Embark on a journey through Southern Madagascar and discover a great variety of landscapes, from rainforest and dry savanna plateaus to dramatic sandstone canyons and granite formations. Enjoy the highlands with their endless rice fields, experience the inspiring daily life of Malagasy tribes, and explore Ranomafana National Park to encounter remarkable wildlife, birdlife, and plant life. The tour also takes you to Isalo National Park and the untouched beach of Ifaty, offering a rich mix of nature, culture, and relaxation.

Embark on a journey through Southern Madagascar and discover a great variety of landscapes, from rainforest and dry savanna plateaus to dramatic sandstone canyons and granite formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Toliara, Isalo National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Ranohira, Ambalavao, Ambositra, Ifaty, Ambatolampy

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Antananarivo

Receive assistance and a warm welcome at Antananarivo Airport.
Visit the town and check in at the hotel.

Day 02

From Antananarivo to Antsirabe via Ambatolampy

After breakfast, travel to Antsirabe, passing through Ambatolampy.
Visit a cooking pot maker.
Arrive in Antsirabe.
Visit the "Hot Water" thermal spring and the town, then enjoy a pousse-pousse tour.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03

Through Ambositra to Fianarantsoa

After breakfast, proceed to Fianarantsoa via Ambositra, the handicrafts capital, known for marquetry and basketry made from wood, pants, and other items.
Have a picnic lunch.
After lunch, continue to Fianarantsoa.
Visit the old town (Tanana Ambony) and a wine factory (Lazan'ny Betsileo, Soavita).

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04

Fianarantsoa to Ranomafana

After breakfast, visit Ranomafana, "Hot Water." The thermal spring there was discovered in the 1800s, 7 km from the village. This discovery became the impetus for tourism in the region.

Visit the National Park, which is the focus of ecotourism attractions in the region and performs an important ecological mission in the south-central and eastern part of this area. It is, indeed, a genetic pool of many rare and endemic plant and animal species, including lemurs "Hapalemur aureus," birds, insects, reptiles, and plants.
Return at night to the same hotel.

Day 05

Ranomafana National Park Exploration

Visit the National Park, which is the focus of ecotourism attractions in the region and performs an important ecological mission in the south-central and eastern part of Madagascar. It is, indeed, a genetic pool of many rare and endemic plant and animal species, including lemurs "Hapalemur aureus," birds, insects, reptiles, plants, and more.
Overnight at the same hotel.

Day 06

From Ranomafana to Ranohira via Fianarantsoa and Ambalavao

After breakfast, leave Ranomafana and return to Fianarantsoa.
Pass through Ambalavao and visit the Antemoro paper and silk fabric workshops.
Then head to the zebu market, the second largest on the island.
After that, proceed to Ranohira for visits to Isalo National Park, where you can see lemurs "Catta & Sifaka," iguanas, insects, birds, reptiles, and plants.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07

Isalo National Park Visit

Visit Isalo National Park. See "Catta & Sifaka" lemurs, iguanas, insects, birds, reptiles, plants, and more.

Return to the hotel.

Day 08

From Ranohira to Ifaty via Toliara

After breakfast, proceed to Toliara for a visit.

Then continue to Ifaty Beach. Swimming lovers can enjoy a great time in the Mozambique Ocean, with endless choices in the magnificent lagoon.
Visit the fishing village of "Vezo." It is like a free tour.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09