Day 1. ANTANANARIVO
Arrive by your own means to Ivato international airport and a transfer to you hotel will be waiting. We’ll stay at Hotel Sakamanga (or similar) in the center of Antananarivo tonight so you can get a feel for the city. We can visit a supermarket, ATM and change money today if your arrival time allows or there will also be time for this tomorrow morning. We’ll have a welcome meeting and dinner in the hotel tonight. Included meals: Dinner
Day 2. ANTANANARIVO TO ANTSIRABE
We will depart the capital city after breakfast and make our way to the friendly and buzzing town of Antsirabe. Ambositra is known to be the masterpiece of handcraft and the home of the Zafimaniry people. We’ll be able to explore the town, take a traditional pousse- pousse bicycle ride and visit the zebu horn carvers. We’ll spend the night at Couleur Cafe Hotel or similar. Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3. ANTSIRABE TO RANOMAFANA
This morning we will visit Lake Tritriva and stretch our legs on a walk around this beautiful volcanic green crater lake. Then we will begin our journey to Ranomafana where we will stay at Setam Lodge or similar for 2 nights. Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4. RANOMAFANA
Today we will go for a morning trek through the dense forest of Ranomafana for 3-4 hours to see what lemur species, birds, insects and other interesting fauna we can see. After lunch you will have the opportunity to visit the abortorium and kayak down the Narorona River. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5. RANOMAFANA TO AMBALAVO
After breakfast at the hotel we will continue to Ambalavao. It will be a scenic drive passing diverse landscapes of rice field terraces and picturesque villages as we pass the betsileo villages. We’ll make a stop in Fianarantsoa to visit the zoma market and continue to Ambalavo where it is famous for silk weaving and paper making. We will also try and visit a vineyard if time allows. We’ll stay at Betsileo Country Lodge or similar tonight. Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6. AMBALAVO TO ISALO
Today we can take a bike ride to the Anja Community reserve and see the real ‘King Julian’ Ring Tail lemurs during a walk in the reserve. Afterwards will be continue to Ranohira, our base to explore the stunning Isalo National Park. We’ll stay at Isalo Ranch or similar for 2 nights. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7. ISALO NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we will drive to the park and meet our local guide for Isalo National Park. We’ll spend a full day hiking in the park, swimming in gorgeous clear natural pools, exploring canyons, and looking out for lemurs, birds, and stick insects. Included meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Day 8. ISALO TO IFATY
We will depart early this morning heading south to Ilakaka, passing by many Sapphire mines on the way. We’ll stop at the Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, a corridor forest between Sakaraha and Ilakaka where you can see a concentrated number of Andasonia Za (a species of Baobabs), lemurs, and regional endemic birds. We’ll have a picnic lunch at the park before arriving in Ifaty this evening. We’ll stay at Ifaty Beach Club or similar for 2 nights. Included meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Day 9. IFATY
Today is a beach day with time to relax but if that’s not your thing you can also opt to go snorkelling or go for a visit to the spiny forest at Renala Reserve! Included meals: Breakfast
Day 10. IFATY TO TOLIARA
After a relaxing morning on the beach we will head to Tuléar (Toliara) where we can explore the town and you can opt to visit the Arboretum d’Antsonkay botanical garden. Tonight you can check out one of the popular restaurants in town for a final dinner with your guide. Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11. END OF SAFARI
Today your tour ends after breakfast. You are free to continue your adventures from here or book a flight back to Antananarivo from Tuléar (Toliara). (Please note scheduled flights currently go once a day early morning at but this is subject to change). Included meals: Breakfast
Price based on:
2 pax – US$ 1800 per person
4 pax – US$ 1400 per person
6 pax – US$ 1250 per person