Madagascar · Wildlife

Full-Day Walking Tour of Tamatave with Ivoloina Park and Colonial District

1 Day Round trip from Toamasina Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe 13 species of lemurs in Ivoloina Park
02 See rare medicinal plants, reptiles and colourful birds in the reserve
03 Explore Tamatave's colonial district along Boulevard Joffre and Avenue of Independence
04 Shop the local market for spices, medicinal plants and raffia crafts

Spend a full day discovering the natural and colonial heritage of Tamatave on foot. Explore Ivoloina Park, home to rare medicinal plants, 13 species of lemurs, reptiles such as tortoises, snakes and chameleons, and colourful birds living freely in the reserve. Continue with a panoramic visit to Tamatave's colonial district, including Boulevard Joffre, the Avenue of Independence and Rue du Commerce. Round out the experience with time at the local market to shop for spices, medicinal plants, printed cotton fabrics and artistic raffia crafts.

Explore Ivoloina Park, home to rare medicinal plants, 13 species of lemurs, reptiles such as tortoises, snakes and chameleons, and colourful birds living freely in the reserve.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Toamasina

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ivoloina Park and Tamatave Colonial District

Depart from Tamatave and travel to the village of Ivoloina with your Toamasina guide.
Explore the park, which offers the opportunity to observe many rare plant species and 13 species of lemurs. Here, you can also spot many species of reptiles such as tortoises, snakes and chameleons, as well as colourful birds that live freely in this reserve.
Head back to town and continue with a short panoramic visit to the city of Tamatave.
Travel through the colonial district, with its famous hotels, Boulevard Joffre, the Avenue of Independence and Rue du Commerce.
Make a quick visit to the market to buy all kinds of spices and medicinal plants, along with local crafts such as printed cotton fabrics and artistic products made out of raffia.