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
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
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
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