Madagascar hiking, Madagascar trekking tour
Madagascar is a land of adventure whose rate of road infrastructure remains low which makes the big island of Madagascar a land of walkers. Our hiking and trekking activities in Madagascar are sorted among the most common. Discover our hiking and trekking tours in Madagascar that you can combine with other tours that suit you.
The Zafimaniry trekking allows you to discover the Zafimaniry people and them way of life, they are intelligent, a whole tribe who has inherited know-how unique in the world. The zafimaniry art of carved wood is an atypical architectural style of the habitat of these villagers. Now Zafimaniry art is classified Madagascar world cultural heritage of UNESCO, a sacred original craft, a must-see place, which offers you a stage both cultural and sports.
Departure city
Antananarivo
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Duration |
Type |
Axis |
Level |
Availability |
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5days/4nights |
Trekking |
Highland |
1 |
All the year |
Day 1: Antananarivo / Ambositra
On the way to Ambositra, passing through Antsirabe a city of colonial architecture. Arrived in Ambositra we already find some exhibitions of carved wood in stores.
People, culture, landscapes
Overnight hotel accommodation
Day 2: Ambositra / Antoetra / Sakaivo
Beginning of the hike from 5 to 6 hours walk from the village of Antoetra. Go through forests, Catholic construction that was a rocky platform before, but it was formed into a large cross and not to forget the beautiful view.
Overnight bivouac
Day 3: Sakaivo / Ankidodo
Continue the hike for 6 to 7 hours through rice fields and some forests before arriving at Tetezandotra, a village of sculptors. And further afield are Vohitrandriana, an other steep zafimaniry village with a beautiful view and Faliarivo. To end the day, go down to the village of Ankidodo where you will spend the night at the camping site.
Overnight bivouac
Day 4: Ankidodo / Ifasina / Antoetra / Ambositra
A last step of 5 to 6 hours of walking. Pass through mountains and valleys to regain Antoetra via some original villages and typically zafimaniry especially the village of Ifasina.
Overnight hotel accomodation
Day 5: Ambositra / Antananarivo
Back to Antananarivo
End of the tour
Some adapted tours for the deaf and hard of hearing.