Itinerary

1. Day 1: Antananarivo

   • Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel in Antananarivo.

   • Get a special briefing on the upcoming journey by our Madagascar tour guide.

   Overnight stay at the hotel (La Villette or similar).

2. Day 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe

   • Drive to Antsirabe and experience the spectacular landscape of the 'Haute plateau'.

   • Stop by Ambatolampy on the way to see the local aluminium craftwork.

   • Reach Antsirabe and check-in to the hotel (Flower Palace or similar).

   • Drive to Tritriva's sacred lake and Andraikiba Lake and spend your day learning its history.

   Duration of the drive: 3 hours.

3. Day 3: Antsirabe - Ranomafana

   • Drive to Ranomafana National Park. Witness the local Betsileo tribe on your way.

   • Stop at Ambostra midway. It is the capital of sculpture. Visit a local sculpture workshop here and watch the sculptors working.

   • Reach Ranomafana National Park, which is in a tropical rainforest. It has amazing flora and fauna and is home to the famous Golden Bamboo Lemur. Check-in to the hotel. (Karibo Hotel or similar).

   • Go for a nocturnal visit to see nocturnal lemurs like mouse lemur (smallest).

4. Day 4: Ranomafana –Sahambavy

   • Begin your day with the diurnal visit.

   • Visit Ranomafana Park and the hot spring in it where you can swim in the evening. Witness spectacular flora of orchids and the wildlife unique to this region like the Greater Bamboo Lemur, chameleon and wild birds.

   • See the Namorana Waterfall.

   • Drive to Sahambavy and check-in to the Lac Hotel, a beautiful hotel with bungalows extending to Lake Sahambavy.

   Duration of the drive: 1.5 hours.

5. Day 5: Sahambavy

   • Visit the largest tea plantation in Madagascar. See the production of black tea and green tea.

   • Go on a tea tasting tour.

   • Visit a school, which has been sponsored by us.

   Stay overnight at Lac Hotel.

6. Day 6: Sahambavy-Ranohira

   • Begin your journey to Ranohira.

   • Admire the spectacular scenery of the Fianaratsoa region on your way.

   • Visit the old town in Fianaratsoa, a world heritage site and the capital city of the Betsileo tribe.

   • Continue your journey through Ambalavao, which is famous for producing traditional Malagasy clothing 'Lamba Lady'. It also has the largest zebu market in Madagascar.

   • Proceed to Ranohira and check-in to the hotel (Isalo Ranch or similar).

   Duration of journey: 6 hours.

7. Day 7: Ranohira - Isalo National Park

   • Spend 4-5 hours in the morning at Isalo National Park, famous for its unique wildlife and Maki- lemur. See the blue and black natural waterfall swimming pool.

   • Take a nap at your hotel (Isalo Ranch or similar) before going to enjoy the sunset view at 'Window of Isalo'.

8. Day 8: Ranohira-Toliara

   • Journey to Ifaty. 

   • Pass through Ilakaka, which is the region with the highest sapphire in Madagascar. 

   • See the Mahafaly Tomb and the semi-desert landscape dotted with baobab and palm trees.

   • Return to your hotel in Toliara (Serena Hotel).

   Duration of journey: 6 hours.

9. Day 9: Toliara- Anakao

   • Transfer to Anakao by a speedboat. (1 hour)

   • Check-in to the hotel and settle in.

   • Enjoy your day at the fine white sand beach with the turquoise blue sea.

   Overnight stay at Lalandaka Lodge or similar.

10. Day 10: Anakao-whale safari

    • Go on a whale safari to spot the big fish.

    • Sail to the island of Ve. Here you can do snorkelling and have a fresh seafood lunch.

    • Return to Anakao (Lalandaka Lodge or similar).

11. Day 11: Anakao - Toliara

    • Take a speedboat to Toliara. (1 hour)

    • Drive to Ifaty from Toliara.

    • Visit the Baobab forest.

    • Return to the hotel (Serena Hotel) in Toliara.

12. Day 12: Tulear - Tana

    • Transfer to the airport.

    • Arrive at Tana in 1.5 hours and check-in to the hotel.

    • Take a walk to the upper part of the capital to understand the Madagascar history. You will visit the following places-

    • The Andafiavaratra Palace Museum located on the hilltop. It houses 1466 objects of the historical significance of the Kingdom of Madagascar.

    • Return to your hotel. (La Vilette Hotel)

13. Day 13: Departure

    • Shop for souvenirs from the local market.

    • Transfer to Ivato International airport 2 hours prior to your flight departure.