Arrival by international flight to Madagascar at Ivato Airport in Antananarivo, known locally as Tana, you will be met and assisted as necessary and transferred to your hotel for the remainder of the day to relax and to overnight.
Overnight : Le Relais des Plateaux
After breakfast you will be driven to the airport for your flight south to Tuléar. Here you will be met and
will begin the drive in your vehicle to the sandstone massif of the Isalo National Park. You spend two days here to explore the canyons and plateau of the massif.
Overnight: Jardin Du Roy
Over the next two days there will be an opportunity for the adventurous to trek through impressive canyons and along dramatic bluffs. Not to be missed is a walk along the Massif marvelling at the stunning views
and arriving late in the afternoon at a natural swimming pool known as ‘La Piscine Naturelle’ which is fed
by a waterfall and fringed by swaying palm trees. A bathe here is a wonderful way to recover from the walk and freshen up.
There is also the option of visiting natural canyons in the area, go horse riding or just relax at your hotel
sitting by the swimming pool, playing tennis or luxuriating at the spa.
A wonderful way to finish the day is to watch the setting sun through “La Fenêtre”, a natural rock formation
framing the setting sun!
Overnights: Jardin Du Roy
After breakfast the journey north into the highlands continues, stopping en-route at the Anja Reserve where Ring-Tailed Lemurs might be seen playing amongst the granite rocks. Depending on your journey time there
could be the chance to enjoy a leisurely walk into the Ranomafana National Park after you have arrived and
checked into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Thermal
After breakfast you will be escorted into Ranomafana National Park for a day to be spent enjoying its diverse attractions. Covering an area of 41,000 hectares Ranomafana National Park has dense rainforest, fast flowing rivers with rapids and spectacular waterfalls. It is home to 12 species of lemur including the Golden Bamboo.
Lemurs are not the only attraction for 118 species of bird have been recorded. There are also geckos,
chameleons, brightly colored frogs and many varieties of orchids can be seen. A number of trails and footpaths lead you through this dense jungle with its tree palms and ferns. The day spent here will be tiring but will
provide lasting memories.
Overnight: Hotel Thermal
After breakfast the journey north is continued. The town of Antsirabe has been chosen as the place to check into an hotel for the
Overnight: Résidence Camélia
After an early breakfast your journey north continues to the Andasibe National Park. On arrival during the afternoon, you can e
Overnight: Grace Lodge
After an early breakfast there will be a full day to explore Andasibe National Park. On arrival at the Park you will be introduced to your local wildlife guide and he will be with you throughout the day to help guide
you and answer any questions.
Andasibe is a mountain forest and as such offers the possibility to spot a variety of lemurs, reptiles and birds.
One of its most famous inhabitants is the Indri, the largest of the lemurs, which is often described as a black and white teddy bear. The Indri’s call is heard long before you might see them and their distinctive early morning group communication calls will justify the early start to your day. Other lemurs which can be seen here are the Red-Bellied Lemur, Brown Lemur and the Lesser Bamboo Lemur. Some, such as the Brown Mouse Lemur and
Overnight: Grace Lodge
After a leisurely breakfast you will be driven east towards the Pangalanes Canal, a series of lakes that were linked together to fo
Overnight: Le Bush House
There is no need to rush today and after a leisurely breakfast spent listening to the sounds of the wild animals, you will meet yo
Overnight: Le Bush House
After breakfast you will be taken by boat to Toamasina (Tamatave) which is 2 hours journey along the Pangalanes Canal. You will pass by villages where you will see the children swimming, the women washing clothes while the men fish – every day Malagasy scenes.
Overnight : Le Relais des Plateaux
After breakfast you will be driven to the airport to catch your flight to Nosy Be. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your next destination in Andilana Beach. It is the ideal place to relax after the last couple of weeks of travelling and exploration. But, for the active, a walk to
the top of the mountain affords spectacular views over the island. Snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing and water skiing
can be done and paid for locally. Excursions to the neighboring islands in the archipelago by boat helps enhance the
enjoyment of staying here.
Overnight: Andilana Beach
After relaxing in Andilana Beach, you return in Antananarivo to visit its surroundings: the market of handicraft, the ancient city of Antananarivo,
Overnight : Le Relais des Plateaux
Visit the Lemur’s park which is situated in the west of Antananarivo. There you will encounter turtles, chameleons,
lemurs. Several trees were planted and some of them are endemic of Madagascar.
Our team wishes you a pleasant journey and hopes to see you soon discover another facet of Madagascar.
Day use : Le Relais Des Plateaux
