Madagascar is very rich in area far from the beaten track offering authentic landscapes for those who are thirsty for adventure. By making visits to tourist sites in Madagascar, you have a wide choice of track off-roads for fans of 4WD, motorcycle or quad (laterite, sandy or muddy), some river trip and sea cruise or sailing. We have some small extent tours to offer you as an adventure tours in Madagascar that we have selected among the most visited.
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Madagascar big soth tour, from Toliara to Fort Dauphin or Taolagnaro
Overview
MADAGASCAR BIG SOUTH TOUR, FROM TOLIARA TO FORT DAUPHIN OR TAOLAGNARO
The first part of the tour more than 2 weeks reveals the beauty of the southern part of Madagascar, a mixture of culture and ethnicity. From Tulear to Fort Dauphin, Vezo, Antandroy, Mahafaly then Antanosy. All along the coast, wonderful sites, Mahafaly tombs and Antandroy tombs illustrate the journey, know-how, local artisans are worth visiting. The second part offers the south-east coast, a sudden change of dry vegetation in wet. A track event by crossing a dozen ferry-boats crossings. The coast suggests clove, coffee and vanilla plantations; local craftsmen, baskets, mats … Arriving at Manakara a last and third part, go on traditional canoe on the Pangalanes channel by discovering the Antemoro fischermen and their way of life. And to finalize the trip, an ascent to the highland, through Ranomafana and Tanala villages or those of the forest and the Betsileo ethnic group.
Pass by Toliara-Anakao-Nosy Ve-Itamploalo-Lavanono-Berenty-Fort Dauphin ou Taolanaro-Manantenina-Vangaindrano-Farafangana-Manakara-Ranomafana-Antsirabe-Antananarivo
Details
Departure city
Toliara
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Duration |
Type |
Axis |
Level |
Availability |
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17days/16nights |
Adventure tour |
South&South-east |
2 |
May to November |
Itinerary
Day 1: Toliara
Arrivé à Toliara ou Tuléar,
Toliara city tour
Overnight at the hotel
Day 2: Toliary / Anakao
Transfer by boat to Anakao, an authentic fishing village protected by coral reefs.
People and culture, visit of Nosy Ve, swimming allowed
Overnight at the hotel
Day 3: Anakao / Itampolo
Early in the morning, go to Itampolo with its beautiful beach.
People, culture
Overnight gite
Day 4: Itampolo / Lavanono
To go to Lavanono, a surfers’ site because of the good waves, a very long road on track, a beautiful stage in 4WD. While passing by Ampanihy, visit of artisans of mohair carpets. Picnic lunch
Overnight ecolodge
Day 5: Lavanono
Guided tour of the Cap Ste Marie Special Reserve with its fauna and flora typical of the region.
Whale watching in September, October and November allowed
Overnight ecolodge
Day 6: Lavanono / Berenty
Finished the track decorated by mahafaly and antandroy tombs , guided tour of the Berenty Nature Reserve, A stage nature, visit the plantations of sisal
Overnight cottage
Day 7: Berenty/ Fort Dauphin
Up to there vegetation landscapes and climate are changed.
People, culture
Overnight at the hotel
Day 8: Fort Dauphin
Lokaro bay, day of idleness, discovery of virgin islands, fishing villages.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 9: Fort Dauphin / Manantenina
Early in the morning, departure to Manantenina with its passages of 5 ferryboats, picnic food
Overnight gite
Day 10: Manantenina / Vangaindrano
After the early breakfast, continue till Vangaindrano by crossing 5 other ferries. Picnic lunch
Plantation of clove and coffee
Overnight at the hotel
Day 11: Vangaindrano / Farafangana
On the way to Farafangana passing by vanilla plantations
People and cultures
Overnight at the hotel
Day 12: Farafangana / Manakara
Passing through Vohipeno, local craftsmen, baskets, mats, market
Overnight at the hotel
Day 13: Manakara
A day trip by traditional dugout canoe in the Pangalanes channel by visiting some activities of the canal fishermen, a stop on the hole of the commissioner, natural swimming pool …
Canoe, history, nepenthes orchids, swimming allowed
Overnight at the hotel
Day 14: Manakara/ Ranomafana
Visit guided of Madagascar National Park which is a tropical forest. One of the most visited park in Madagascar.
Hiking in the Ranomafana park
Overnight at the hotel
Day 15: Ranomafana/ Antsirabe
A long road deserves an early start, Join to Antsirabe an architectural town and renown by its thermal spring water.
People and culture
Overnight at the hotel
Day 16 : Antsirabe/ Antananarivo
Go to join Antananarivo and have a visit Aluminium foundries of Ambatolampy in the half way and arriving in Antananarivo, visit guided of Rova of Ambohimanga, one of the 12 sacred hills of Antananarivo, a world cultural heritage by unesco. The village of Ambohimanga that has not known a big change since royal times.
Ambohimanga Rova heritage, history
Overnight at the hotel
Day 17: Antananarivo/ Ivato airport
Transfer to the airport
End of the circuit
Or visitors would like to extend their stay or tour by combining them with other activities or excursions
Map
Services
Services included
Reception of our representatives at the airport
Assistance from our representative during your stay
All transfers by private air-conditioned car
Fuels
One way transfer by boat Toliary / Anakao
Boat Transfers Lokaro Bay Fort Dauphin
11 crossed in bins
16 nights of bed and breakfast accommodation according to the program
English or french speaking tour guide
Picnic lunches Day 4- 9 and 10
All taxes and charges are included in the package
Tickets to enter all the sites mentioned in the itinerary
Local guides
APT / HTL and HTL/APT transfers
excluded
Visa of stay in Madagascar
Drinks
Personal need
Tipping
Other activities not mentioned above
Pictures
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Tsiribihina river trip and Tsingy of Bemaraha tour
Overview
Trip down Tsiribihina and Tsingy of Bemaraha tour
This more than one week madagascar tour named The Madagascar West tour reveals the plain of Madagascar western from Antananarivo to Morondava. You will start the west itinerary in Antananarivo that is the capital of Madagascar, passing by Antsirabe that is the coolest town before joining Miandrivazo which is one of the biggest heat wave areas of the Big Island. And then Tsiribihina cruise. You will go down for the original Tsiribihina river trip by traditional canoe or motor boat. Landscapes, warm people of Tsiribihina, camping, waterfalls, endemic wildlife that offer Tsiribihina tour. After that, the famous Tsingy of Bemaraha, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with its karsts limestone cathedral up to 60m high will be visited. Canyons and vistas as well as its many endemic species. To finalize course, go to Morondava that is menabe’s capital passing by Sacred Baobab, Baobabs in Love and miles of Baobabs with its nice sunset.
Pass by Antananarivo-Antsirabe-Miandrivazo-Masiakampy-Tsiribihina-Belo sur Tsiribihina-Bekopaka-Tsingy of Bemaraha-Sacred Baobabs-Baobabs in love-Avenue of Baobabs-Morondava
Details
Departure city
Antananarivo
| Duration | Type | Axis | Level | Availability |
| 10D/9N | Adventure | West | 2 | May to Nov |
Itinerary
D1: Arrival in Antananarivo
Meet and great services from our representatives
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight accommodation at the hotel
D2: Antananarivo / Antsirabe (170kms)
Leave Antananarivo on road to join Antsirabe the coolest area in Madagascar.
People, culture, handicrafts, workshops, stones markets…
Overnight accommodation at the hotel
D3: Antsirabe / Miandrivazo (220KMS)
Go to the west to join Miandrivazo where located Masiakampy the embarkation point for the trip down Tsiribihina River.
People, culture, artisanal gold extraction…
Overnight at the hotel
D4/5 and 6: Miandrivazo / Belo Sur Tsiribihina / Bekopaka (Trip down Tsiribihina + 100KMS if trip by barge and+140KMS if trip by canoe)
Transfer to Masiakampy, the embarkation point for the Tsiribihina River descent. Departure for the river tour, the original descent of the Tsiribihina River in a traditional dugout canoe, motorboat, or barge. The friendly people of the Tsiribihina are eager to meet you throughout the journey.
Begin your journey by car, heading west to reach Masiakampy, located 27 km from your starting point, where the embarkation point is located. There, begin your adventure with the original ride along the Tsiribihina River by motorboat. On this Tsiribihina trip, you will admire diverse landscapes, the Anosinampela Waterfall, cliffs, and not to mention endemic species such as lemurs, birds, crocodiles, and the local people and their cultures. Explore the surrounding natural beauty and immerse yourself in this unique experience. Take your time to visit the big village of Belo Sur Tsiribihina that is famous for providing fish. Then continue your journey on the third day around midday, reaching Bekopaka where the National Park of Tsingy of Bemaraha nests with its amazing limestone massif of cathedrals.
2 nights camping and the third night at the hotel
D7: Visit of the NP Tsingy of Bemaraha (2x17KMS)
Departure for a visit guided of the National Park of Tsingy of Bemaraha including Big Tsingy and Litle Tsingy. The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park offers canyons, breathtaking panoramas, climbing, hiking, as well as rich biodiversity including more than 10 species of lemurs, birds, bats, reptiles, mongooses, euphorbias, pachypodiums, and much more.
Trekking, hiking, canyons, viewpoints, panoramas, several endemic species of fauna and flora, lemurs, chameleons, birds…
Overnight accommodation at the hotel
D8: Bekopaka / Morondava (210KMS)
Head south along the same road to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina, then complete your journey by exploring the region’s natural treasures. Begin with the Sacred Baobabs, a site steeped in spirituality and symbolism, where these majestic trees are revered. Next, make your way to the Baobabs of Love, a picturesque spot that evokes romance and the beauty of nature. Take time to immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere and capture the magical moment these legendary trees seem to share.
Finally, end your day in an unforgettable way by visiting the stunning Avenue of the Baobabs. This majestic line of centuries-old baobabs offers a breathtaking spectacle, especially at sunset. Be amazed by the palette of colors that ignites the sky, creating a spectacular backdrop behind the imposing silhouettes of the baobabs. Take the time to soak up the serenity of this iconic place, marking the end of your trip to the west with a memorable experience.
Sacred baobab, Baobabs in love, Avenue of the Baobabs
Overnight accommodation at the hotel
D9: Morondava / Antananarivo (1h flight duration)
Transfer to the airport MOQ
Direct internal flight (MOQ-TNR)
Histories, shopping souvenirs…
D10: Departure from Antananarivo (20KMS)
Ambohimanga is an ancient royal city and a symbolic center of Merina royalty. It was the residence of King Andrianampoinimerina in the 18th century, an emblematic figure in the history of Madagascar, recognized as the unifier of the Kingdom of Imerina.
Today, the site remains a major pilgrimage site for many Malagasy people. Much more than a simple historical relic, Ambohimanga remains a vibrant space, where traditional rituals such as offerings, prayers to ancestors, and various sacred ceremonies are perpetuated, testifying to the continuity of Malagasy cultural and spiritual practices.
Transfer to the airport
Histories and cultures, city tour, viewpoints, histories and cultures
End of the tour
Services
Inclusion
Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
Assistance of our representative during your stay
Accommodation for 6 nights on Bed and Breakfast according to the program
Sightseeing tours in Fianarantsoa (The old town)
English speaking tour guide throughout the tours
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
English speaking local guides
All service charges and taxes included in the package price
Oneway internal flight MOQ-TNR
All tansfers APT / HTL and HTL / APT
Exclusion
Entry visa to Madagascar
Any optional tours
Foods and drinks
Personal spending
Tipping
Any other item not mentioned above
Accommodations
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