Overview
Discovering the RN7 of Madagascar. This southern trip of Madagascar, or the most common « rn7 circuit » offers you the beauty of the landscapes and varied cultures from Antananarivo to Toliara along the national road 7, way of life, customs and colors. Through the architecture colonial city of Antsirabe, continuing to Ambositra with their famous carved wood skills and the iconic Zafimaniry art. Then you will continue the journey to Ranomafana National Park, one of the best rainforests and national parks in Madagascar. Apart from that, continue the rn7 trip to go up it towards Fianarantsoa which is the capital of the Betsileo ethnic group known by the local wine of the Betsileos. Further along this RN7 circuit, Ambalavao known for Antemoro paper and silk breeding. Stroll through the Anja Village Reserve; In Ranohira, in the famous Isalo National Park with its impressive sandstone massifs. To finalize the rn7 itinerary to Toliara, visit the Antsokay Arboretum, the Mahafaly ethnic museum, and a city tour of Toliara is essential before reaching the seaside resort of Ifaty, one of the best spots in Madagascar .
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Details
DEPARTURE CITY
Antananarivo
TECHNICAL SHEET
| Duration | Type | Axis | Level | Best period |
| 12 days/11nights | Discovery | South | 1 | All the year |
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Madagascar
Welcom and greet services from our representatives at Ivato airport
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight accommodation at San Cristobal Boutique*** hotel or similar
Day 2: Antananarivo / Antsirabe
Departure for Antsirabe(1) or the city of water, a city of colonial architecture with its hot spring. The city of Antsirabe is known for its typical crafts and its semi-precious and precious stone markets.
Visit of the aluminum foundry in Ambatolampy(2), colonial architecture, museum of semi-precious and precious stones, people and cultures.
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Arotel*** or similar
Day 3: Antsirabe / Ranomafana
On the way to Ranomafana(3). Go through Ambositra(4), famous and recognized worldwide for its sculpted wood know-how and Zafimaniry(5) art.
Rice terraces of the highlands, landscapes, visits to some craft workshops, Zafimaniry art…
Night jungle walk in Ranomafana National Park
Overnight accommodation at Hotel Thermal*** or similar
Day 4: Ranomafana
Guided tour of Ranomafana National Park, one of the best national parks in Madagascar which is classified as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
Lemurs, reptiles, frogs, rare birds, chameleons… Endemic flora and fauna, hiking
Swimming allowed in the thermal spring of Ranomafana, relax…
Overnight accommodation at Hotel Thermal*** or similar
Day 5: Ranomafana / Fianarantsoa /Ambalavao
Departure for Ambalavao(6) returning to the national road 7 and passing through the city of Fianarantsoa(7) known for its vineyards and the city which is divided into three main parts. The lower town, the upper town and the old town dating 1830. Then visit the city of Fianarantsoa.
Beautiful views, city tour of Fianarantsoa, visit of the old town of Fianarantsoa, traditional houses people and cultures
Visit of the studio of the great Malagasy photographer Pierrot Men and of the vineyards allowed
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Anja Lodge*** or similar
Day 6: Ambalavao / Ranohira
Take advantage of visiting the 2nd zebus market in Madagascar, the silk breeding and the Antemoro(8) paper of Ambalavao. Then, continue towards Ranohira(9) where the immense massifs of Isalo are located. Along the way, visit the Anja Village Park which is home to several families of cata lemurs or the ring tiled lemur.
Visit of the manufacture of Antemoro Paper and local weaving of silkworms at Soalandy, crossing the southern gates (Great rocky mountains), landscapes, cata lemurs…
Visit of the zebus market of Ambalavao allowed which is held every Wednesday
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Le Relais de la Reine**** or similar
Day 7: Ranohira (Visit of Isalo National Park)
Departure for a visit guided of the Isalo National Park. Isalo is formed by amazing sandstone massifs that offer canyons, cliffs, plateaus and natural pools of blue, black and green color.
Practice of hiking, canyons, Pachypodiums, lemurs, aloes, euphorbias, panoramas, swimming allowed
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Le Relais de la Reine**** or similar
Day 8: Ranohira / Toliara / Ifaty
On the way to close the RN7 or Tuléar(10) or Toliara nicknamed the city that never sleeps, a very lively and colorful city.
On road to reach Ifaty(11) which is a seaside resort, one of the best spots in Madagascar offering beautiful white sandy beaches, the sea water is translucent with its beautiful seabed protected by corellian reefs.
Visit of the arboretum of Antsokay, Ilakaka and its saphir mines, people and cultures…
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Vovotelo*** or similar
Day 9: Ifaty
Visit of Reniala Park where you walk through Baobab Forest and the authentic fishermen villages.
Several species of birds, baobabs, people and cultures
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Vovotelo*** or similar
Day 10: Ifaty
Enjoy Ifaty.
A well deserved rest.
Strolling, swimming, relaxing…
Optional Activities: Going out by boat, snorkeling or scuba diving and humpback whale watching allowed
Humpback whale season: July, August, September
Overnight accommodation at the hotel Vovotelo*** or similar
Day 11: Ifaty / Tulear / Antananarivo
Back to Tuléar, visit the Jardin de la Mer or the Sea Garden which offers you sea things, little gems and craft shops before heading to the capital of Antananarivo(12).
Transfer to the airport of Tuléar
Internal flight Tulear TLE / Antananarivo TNR
Overnight accommodation at the hotel San Cristobal Boutique*** or similar
Day 12: Departure from Madagascar
To complete the trip to Madagascar, visit one of the sacred hills of Antananarivo, The Rova of Ambohimanga which is classified as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Shopping for souvenirs
Transfer to Ivato International Airport
End of the tour
Map
Price
Enjoy a cheap tour in Madagascar with better value for money. An opportunity to join a group tour in Madagascar on this organized trip to Madagascar « Discovering the RN7 of Madagascar » for only 1450€.
Services
Included in the package
Welcom and greet services from our representatives at the airport of Ivato
Assistance from our representatives during your stay
All transfers by private car with AC
Fuel
French/English speaking tour guide during the organized trip
11 hotel accommodations on a half board services
Local taxes and charges are included in the package
Entrance tickets and visiting rights to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary
Local guides to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary
All APT/HTL and HTL/APT transfers
Internal flight TLE/TNR
Excluded from the package
Travel insurance and visa and stay in Madagascar
International flights
Lunches
Drinks
personal spending
Optional activities
Gratuities
Accommodations
In this great classic tour of Madagascar we have carefully selected beautiful 3 stars and 4 stars hotel establishments with good value for money.
Dates
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