Enjoy an 8 day national park tour in southwestern Madagascar
Highlights
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Toliara, Isalo National Park, Ambalavao
Locations Covered
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Toliara, Isalo National Park, Ambalavao
nature, trekking, Wildlife
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
English, French
Description
Travel through three provinces; Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa and Toliary, famous for their national parks. Hike through the natural landscapes to visit unique sights such as baobab forests, different species of lemurs, Isalo window and natural swimming pools. Understand the local culture at the Malgasy alcohol factory, wood work and assorted craftsman workshops at its villages.
I have already offered many times the similar tour therefore if this one does not suit to your interests please feel free to request any customized tour according to your needs and wishes
Itinerary
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Day 1: Travel from Antananarivo to Atsirabe
- Begin the day by visiting the Zoological and Botanical National Park in Tsimbazaza.
- In the afternoon, drive to Antsirabe and stay there overnight.
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Day 2: Head to Ambalavao city
- Today, we will visit the craftsmen workshop, and the woodworks arts shop in Ambositra. When we arrive in Ambalavao in the afternoon, we will still have some activities like silk workshop andtraditional paper workshop visits and then if you like wine, I will be glad to take you to the local wine store. Ambalavao is well known as Madagascar first local wine producer
Spend the night in Ambalavao (B&B).
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Day 3: Visit Anja Park and head to Ranohira
- Visit the Anja Park, known for its rocky landscape filled with fallen rocks and boulders. This reserve has much-sheltered habitats. It also has the highest concentration of maki (ring-tailed lemurs) in all of Madagascar.
Night in Ranohira (B&B)
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Day 4: Explore Isalo National Park
- Hike and trek through Isalo National Park to see makis, the Natural Swimming Pool, the rock formation known as the 'Queen of Isalo National Park', and the famous Isalo Window.
Night in Ranohira (B&B)
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Day 5: Isalo National park ( Ranohira) to Ifaty
- Today, we will visit the sapphire mining site in Ilakaka on the road side
- Then see how Malagasy alcohol is traditionally produced in Sakaraha
Overnight stay in Ifaty/Mangily (B&B).
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Day 6: Tour of Ifaty and Mangily
- Visit the Turtle's village, Baobab forest park and engage in many activities like surfing and diving.
- Apart from seeing the wonderful beaches in Ifaty and Mangily, you can also participate in whale watching that is best done between June and September.
Night in Ifaty/Mangily (B&B).
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Day 7: a full day relax in Ifaty/Mangily
- Beach and relax
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Day 8: Return to Antananarivo
- On the last day of the tour, head back to Antananarivo via Toliara.
- Flight back to Antananarivo from Toliara
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 5 | /person |
6 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |