The West and South combined in a single trip: culture and tradition, fauna and flora, breathtaking natural parks. From the beautiful turquoise waterfalls of Anosin’Ampela to encounters with the villagers of Begidro on the descent of the Tsiribihina River. From exploring the spectacular Tsingy du Bemaraha , through the Manambolo gorges, to the sunset over the baobab alley. From the train from Fianarantsoa to Manakara to the splendid beach of Ifaty, this tour offers both unforgettable adventures and the discovery of the many facets of the big island.
Day 1
After a few hours’ flight, you’ll be warmly greeted at the airport by your driver, who will take you to your hotel. Antananarivo is a city that spreads out over the hills of the Malagasy highlands, comprising a lower town and an upper town, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast, departure for Miandrivazo via Antsirabe and Betafo. Miandrivazo is the starting point for all excursions on the Tsiribihina River. The Malagasy King Radama I, returning from his conquests in the south-west, sent his soldiers to find a princess he wished to marry. Meditating on the hill, when asked about his anxiety, he replied “Miandry vazo aho” (I’m waiting for my wife), which gave the town its name. And Princess Rasalimo finally arrived! Arrive in Miandrivazo at the end of the day and spend the night at your hotel.
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3
The start of the descent of the Tsiribihina river (1h transfer + day’s descent by barge)
After a delicious breakfast, you’ll set off in the morning from the Masiakampy pier, located 1 hour’s drive from Miandrivazo. Settle into the barge and begin a beautiful river cruise. The Tsiribihina River is famous for the “Fitampoha”, a ceremony of the Sakalava dynasty of the Menabe in which royal relics are bathed. After lunch, you enter the gorges, where you can observe the first lemurs. You’ll stop on the banks at around 4pm to set up camp on a large sandbank bordering the forest. You enjoy a good dinner before sleeping in tents.
Accommodation : Bivouac
Meals included : Breakfast – Lunch
Day 4
To the rhythm of the “mora mora”, we set off to discover the Tsiribihina Gorge, then climb through the forest to reach the natural swimming pool, the “Nosy Ampela waterfall”, where it is of course possible to swim. Then a visit to a typical West Begidro village to discover the way of life of the villagers. In the late afternoon, we set up our tents and enjoy an evening of folklore with the villagers.
Accommodation: Bivouac
Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 5
After breakfast, enjoy a final half-day descent to reach the village of
Belo sur Tsiribihina via Berevo. Enjoy a tasty lunch on the barge before continuing on to Bekopaka. Your driver awaits you at the Tsiribihina jetty to take you to the village of Bekopaka. Cross the Manambolo River by ferry. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a free evening.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – Lunch
Day 6
After breakfast, departure for a pirogue excursion on the Manambolo River, between caves, stalactites, stalagmites and the famous tomb of the traditional family of the Vazimba tribe. Next, we explore the Petit Tsingy, a foretaste of the Grand Tsingy. The Petit Tsingy is home to 53 listed bird species, some unusual reptiles, around ten varieties of lemur and, as its star, the Decken, identifiable by its white color. Six species of lemur are endemic. After the visit, return to your hotel. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 7
Departure to discover the Grands Tsingy, 17km from Bekopaka. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, it is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular sites on the Big Island.
The Grand Tsingy are very sharp, pointed limestone rock formations up to 60 m high, dark grey in color. A marvellous site forming a cathedral of sharp limestone. For walking enthusiasts, the Andamozavaky circuit is particularly appealing: it’s a 3-hour walk from the village of Bekopaka, which stands out for its ecosystem: extending over a vast area of more than 70 hectares, it’s a veritable limestone labyrinth, the result of millions of years of natural erosion. This ancient city of the Vazimba, ancestors of the Malagasy people, has now become a sacred site for the region’s inhabitants. This tour takes you through secondary forest, caves (bring a headlamp), diaclases and panoramic views of this unique massif. We cross a suspension bridge. The whole area is perfectly safe, and the National Park provides safety harnesses. If you’re not too tired, you can continue the walk on a recent circuit called Broadway, which takes less than 1 hour through underground galleries. Alternatively, to discover the Grands Tsingy in a shorter, less “sporty” way, the 2/3-hour Ranotsara circuit offers a panoramic view of the Grands Tsingy. Return to the hotel after the tour.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 8
After breakfast, departure for Kirindy via Belo sur Tsiribihina and two ferry crossings.
Arrive in Kirindy mid-afternoon and check into your hotel.
The Kirindy forest reserve is noted for its rich flora (medicinal plants, precious wood trees, baobabs, etc.) and high level of endemism.
It is also a safe place to observe various types of animal species, including lemurs such as the Sifaka (Sifaka) and the Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox). It’s also home to many birds, six species of nocturnal lemurs including Microcebes (berthae and murinus), Lemur-chat (phaner), Vositse (giant rat)…
At around 7pm, we depart for a nocturnal tour of the reserve: you may be lucky enough to spot Fosas, the small fawns endemic to Madagascar. You can also expect to find Hypogeomys antimena (large rodents) emerging from the ground to take advantage of the cool night air.
Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 9
After breakfast, before reaching Morondava, visit the Kirindy reserve. Day lemurs, Verreaux’s sifakas, brown makis and interesting bird species such as white-headed artamies and barking vangas are on the menu. If you’re lucky, you may also encounter rare reptile species such as the Laborde’s chameleon and the small land tortoise.
Continuation to Morondava after the visit. Stop at the Sacred Baobab: A sacred baobab stands out among those lining the trail. Locals come here to make offerings and honor their ancestors. According to legend, the gods didn’t appreciate the overweening pride of the baobabs. They decided to plant them upside down, with the roots in the air. Next, we discover the so-called “love baobabs”, which, according to local beliefs, can bring good luck to couples. The most striking species here is the Adansonia grandidieri. To round off this rich and beautiful day, stop to admire the sunset over the famous Baobab Alley before setting off for Morondava in the early evening.Overnight and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 10
After breakfast, departure for Antsirabe via N34 and N35. Arrival in Antsirabe at the end of the day. Short city tour and transfer to your hotel. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 11
After breakfast, a morning stroll through the water city of Antsirabe will allow you to soak up the atmosphere of the Highlands before continuing on to Fianarantsoa.
Stop in Ambositra. This small high-altitude town is the commercial crossroads of the Zafimaniry tribes. Visit a woodcarving and marquetry workshop. After the visit, continue to Fianarantsoa, where your trip to Madagascar ends. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Standard option: Villa Sylvestre
Superior option: Zomatel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 12
Departure after breakfast and transfer to Fianarantsoa station. The train to Manakara departs at around 07:00. This is a car-train dating from the 1930s, with an average speed of 20 km/h and peak speeds of 40 km/h. You’ll be carried through picturesque Madagascan landscapes: rice paddies and emerald tropical forests, winding and hilly roads, villages with typical dwellings and street vendors, this train journey is an authentic and disorienting plunge into the Malagasy universe. Arriving at Manakara station, your driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 13
This day is devoted to discovering the Pangalanes Canal by traditional pirogue with oars. Along the canal, you’ll discover the life of this wild, lush region, where a ceaseless ballet of pirogues carrying goods or travelers unfolds. Visit several remote villages and discover their way of life and daily occupations: fishing, canoe building… Picnic on a sandy lagoon where the canal joins the Indian Ocean. Possibility of swimming in the cove.
Return to your hotel at the end of the day. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – Lunch
Day 14
After breakfast, departure for Ranomafana heading north-west along a hilly, winding road. Arrive in Ranomafana mid-afternoon and check into your hotel. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 15
This day is dedicated to a visit to Ranomafana National Park. The park is home to many endemic and medicinal plant species. The park is renowned for the presence of small grey hapalemurs, attracted by bamboo. The black and white Vari are also a feature of this day’s visit. The village of Ranomafana is also famous for its hot springs. You can relax in the village’s hot pool after your visit. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 16
After breakfast, early departure for Ambalavao, one of the most important livestock markets in the south. This market is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Visit the Antaimoro paper mill and silk factory. Around 10 km from Ambalavao, visit the Anjà reserve, managed by the local population, to observe the Makis Catta. Then on to Ranohira.
You pass the “Portes du Sud”, two rocky points marking the entrance to the south of the island on the RN7. Check-in at your hotel on arrival in Ranohira. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 17
After breakfast, transfer by vehicle to the park entrance. Isalo Terrestre National Park is a unique ecological representation within the Madagascar National Parks network: a ruiniform massif of continental sandstone dating from the Jurassic period, with its typical geomorphology and endemic rock vegetation (Aloes, Euphorbias, Pachypodes, Kalanchoe…) and the specific fauna of this exceptional habitat (rock reptiles, the vast majority of which are endemic). The park also boasts several canyons and natural pools where you can observe lemurs and certain birds. Several tours are available, depending on your physical condition. Return to hotel after tour
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 18
After breakfast, departure for Ifaty via Tulear. Southern vegetation gradually takes its place in the landscape: baobabs, aloes, euphorbiaceae, impressive herds of zebus and the tombs of the Mahafaly ethnic groups. Mushroom villages of sapphire miners spring up in these desert expanses. Amidst the semi-arid landscapes of southern Madagascar lies a verdant forest landscape known as Zombitse. This national park is home to the Coquerel’s Sifaka and many species of birds, including the Coua. Arrive in Tuléar, visit the Antsokay Arboretum and transfer to Ifaty.
Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 19
Free day at leisure for hotel activities. Night and breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 20
This trip takes you through a diverse and lush landscape: from the capital to the village of Ifaty, via the Highlands. The southern route is a veritable concentration of National Parks, such as the Ranomafana rainforest and Isalo National Parc.
It’s the best option for discovering the diversity of landscapes: rice terraces, the ruiniform Isalo massif, and immersing yourself in Malagasy culture thanks to the discovery of authentic villages and the meeting the local population, smiling local population. An opportunity to experience an exceptional adventure in the company of the Malagasy people!
day 1
After a few hours of flight, you land in Madagascar. Upon arrival at the airport, your driver-guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. The capital of Madagascar is a city of thousand facets and colors. It offers a very contrasting landscape of red bricks and rice fields, valleys and sacred hills.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included
day 2
Departure for the former colonial city: Antsirabe. Crossing of the Highlands with its traditional houses in adobe and rice terraces. You discover hilly and green landscapes that contrast with the arid landscapes of the continuation of the circuit. First stop in Ambatolampy to visit the workshop of the aluminum smelter to manufacture kitchen utensils such as pots, ladles, salt shakers… Arrival in Antsirabe, rickshaw ride in the spa town. Immersion in the heart of the city with your driver-guide for a few visits to craft workshops that manufacture miniature toys for example.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 3
Breakfast and continuation of the rickshaw ride to meet craftsmen and embroiderers and discover the cathedral. Continuation south. Stop in Ambositra for a visit to a sculpture and marquetry workshop cultivating the ancestral art of the local Zafimaniry ethnic group. This know-how has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by Unesco. Continuation to the Ranomafana rainforest region. Check-in at the hotel and afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
day 4
After your breakfast, you will go for an excursion in the National Park of Ranomafana with a local guide. This Park is known for its hot spring. This tropical rainforest host many species of lemurs, birds, reptiles including lizards and chameleons living on luxury vegetation with rare endemic plants like ferns, bamboos and hundreds of orchids. Around 6hs walk- possible observations: primary forest landscape, some species of lemurs including Varecia Variegata, frog, waterfall, landscape…Back to your hotel and night.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 5
After the discovery of Ranomafana, continue towards the South of Madagascar by taking the RN7. Stop in Ambalavao to visit Anjà reserve, a place for an appointment with the Makis cattas, the emblematic lemur of Madagascar. There are also many chameleons… This reserve was the refuge of the Bara people and one can see the caves where they used to live as well as several traditional tombs. We leave National 7 to reach the valley of Tsaranoro. Check-in at your hotel and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 6
After breakfast, do not forget to put on your walking shoes for a tour of the Tsaranoro Valley. We start with a walk through the forest, passing at the foot of the cliffs. The descent is very steep and caution is required. These gigantic granite domes are an extraordinary spectacle, especially at sunrise and sunset. You can also come across Makis catta. In front of you, the cliff of Tsaranoro: 800m of granite peak, the biggest of the world climbing tried it, to the great curiosity of the villagers. For trekking fans, it is possible to bypass the cliff by the South.
Back to the hotel, and free afternoon.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 7
Morning departure from Tsaranoro with your driver to reach the village of Ranohira. You will cross a sumptuous landscape of Savanna by observing the plateau of Ihorombe and the sacred mountains. Stop in Ambalavao for the visit of a workshop making the famous paper Antemoro. In the middle of the afternoon, you cross the “Portes du Sud”: the entrance to the south of the country is marked by two rocky points. Arriving in Ranohira, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 8
Day dedicated to the visit of the Isalo National Park. It presents many contrasts: sometimes canyons with dizzying walls, sometimes rocks with amazing shapes: a lion, a boot, a head, or a queen with her crown. The park is home to several species of lemurs, birds, reptiles, insects and amphibians, many of which are endemic. As for the flora, it is probably as varied as the various spaces that make up the Isalo: a dry and thorny forest, kilometers of savanna, then a lush vegetation. Do not forget to bring your swimsuit, the park also houses extraordinary natural pools.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 8
Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to the fishing village in Ifaty. Along the way, visit the arboretum of Antsokay, a reserve located 12 km before entering Toliara (Tulear). Visit of about one hour, then, continuation of the road to visit the shellfish markets of Toliara. Lunch break and transfer to Ifaty. Installation and beginning of the relaxing holiday.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: – Breakfast
day 10
You’ll have two free days to enjoy the beach, the sun of Ifaty or to visit the village. Your hotel offers a range of on-site activities, including snorkelling and a walk in the company of Vezo fishermen.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
day 11
Second day free to enjoy the beach, the Ifaty sun or to visit the village. It’s up to you to plan your day.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 12
After a free morning in Ifaty, you’ll head for the town of Toliara to catch a flight to Madagascar’s capital. Your driver-guide will drop you off at the airport according to your flight schedule. On arrival, a new driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your hotel. Rest and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
day 13
A city tour before the departure. Visit the artisanal markets to buy souvenirs. Stop at the hotel to refresh yourself while waiting for the flight. Madagascar always leaves exceptional memories to many travelers. And travelers come back often!
Meals included: – Breakfast
Nosy-Be is more than just an authentic island. Also known as the perfume island for its scents of ylang-ylang, sugar cane and spices, Nosy Be is the main island of an archipelago that includes a dozen or so. A land of dreams and adventure, its turquoise-blue seas, fine sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery promise a wonderful and unforgettable experience. You’ll be able to take part in a wide range of activities, as well as enjoying heavenly beaches.
day 1
Here you are at last on Nosy Be, the island of scents! Our team will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel, where the rhythm of the day is “Mora Mora” (very softly). Enjoy the sunset at the oceanfront swimming pool.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Dinner
day 2
During the day, we leave you to enjoy your hotel or choose your own program. Nosy Be offers a wide range of activities, including snorkelling, scuba diving, horse riding, cycling along the wild beaches and even golf. Let your imagination run wild and get a taste of what’s in store for the next few days on the 8th most beautiful island in the world.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 3
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals : a typical Malagasy meal is prepared in a convivial atmosphere, in the local style : sharing, exchange and discovery are the order of the day.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. Then off to a traditional still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty, the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 4
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is the most authentic island of Nosy Be (protected and classified by the Ministry of Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches.
a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 5
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation: Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 6
First stop of the day: Nosy Komba. On the program: a visit to the lemur park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with Nosy Komba’s famous sculptures, craft stalls and… colorful smiling faces. Enjoy a local snack prepared by the locals. Second stop: Nosy Tanikely, or the protected underwater nature reserve. All you need is a mask and snorkel to dive into a veritable natural aquarium. Just a few fathoms from the beach, you can contemplate the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers and, with a little luck, sea turtles. Lunch on site, followed by a walk to the island’s lighthouse, where you’ll see fruit bats and lemurs leaping from tree to tree. Return to the hotel after the visit.
Accommodation : Standard / Superior hotel of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 7
Lokobe is Nosy Be’s last protected primary forest, with its many varieties of medicinal plants endemic to Madagascar and its thousand-year-old trees. This forest, which is the delight of many scientists, will enable you to discover a dense entity of tropical forest. Like a rite of initiation, let yourself be guided into this unspoilt universe to discover nocturnal and diurnal lemurs.
nocturnal and diurnal lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds. Transfer by land to the fishing village of Ambatozavavy in the south of the island, from where you’ll board a traditional pirogue – you can row if you like! Row along the mangroves to the Lokobe East Reserve.
Accommodation : Standard / Superior hotel of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 8
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. It is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Accommodation : Standard / Superior hotel of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 9
On your last day, your driver accompanies you one last time through the ylang ylang plantations. This week has gone by far too quickly, like a dream. Nosy Be and Madagascar always leave a lasting impression on many travelers. And travelers keep coming back!
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch
Between luxury hotels and ecolodges, this tour is a breath of fresh air to discover the extraordinary flora & fauna and landscapes of Madagascar: a stopover with the lemurs of Nosy Komba and a safari on the edge of the Nosy Be archipelago; an adventure in the heart of the Tsingy de l’Ankarana; a walk in the Iharana and exploration of the limestone massif; a complete discovery of the Nosy Be region with the discovery of Nosy Iranja, followed by a tour of the island ending at sunset on Mont Passot… A complete and idyllic tour!
Day 1
Arrival in Nosy Be
After some hours of flying, you finally land on Nosy Be. At the airport, you are greeted by your driver who takes you to the port for a quick transfer by boat towards Nosy Komba. Installation at the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard Hotel
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2
First stop of the day: Nosy Komba. The program includes a visit to the lemur park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with Nosy Komba’s famous sculptures, handicraft stalls and… colorful smiling faces. Possibility of tasting a small local snack prepared by the locals. Second stop: Nosy Tanikely or the protected underwater reserve. All you need is a mask and snorkel to dive into a veritable natural aquarium. Just a few fathoms from the beach, you can contemplate the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers and, with a little luck, sea turtles. Lunch on site, followed by a walk to the island’s lighthouse, where you’ll see fruit bats and lemurs leaping from tree to tree. Return to the hotel after the visit.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast- lunch- Dinner
Day 3
For this day, enjoy the hotel, the beach and the sun to enjoy the atmosphere of the island of Nosy Komba. If you want to go for a walk or an excursion, you can organise it on the spot : you will easily find something to do and, if necessary, a guide to accompany you.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 4
Early breakfast, transfer to the mangrove to reach the northwest coast of Madagascar, then by 4×4 to the tsingy of Ankarana. Upon arrival, installation and relaxing afternoon at the edge of a small lake right in front of your establishment. End of day and overnight on site.
Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 5
Discover the Ankarana massif. The trail is ideal for a first approach to the territory of the National Park. The facilities take into account the nature and identity of the massif. Discover the lookouts built on the roofs of the Tsingy, with a breathtaking view of the lake, then visit the underground caves with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In the afternoon, walk along the Tsingy massif facing the camp aboard a canoe, the sunset reflects the shimmering colours of the massif. The canoe ride will give you peace and serenity… Dinner and overnight on site.
Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 6
Let your imagination run wild for this day: it’s up to you to concoct your program. You can organise various activities with the hotel on the spot (walking, Mandresy cave, cycling, etc.). Dinner and overnight stay on site.
Accommodation: Superior hotel
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 7
Departure after breakfast. Your driver will take you to the port of Ankify, where you will be transferred by speedboat to the port of Nosy Be. From there, a car will take you to the hotel. Enjoy the beauty of the landscape and taste the local specialties.
Accommodation: Standard hotel/ residence of your choice
Day 8
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. Nosy Iranja is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Accommodation : Standard hotel/residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 9
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is certainly Nosy Be’s most authentic island (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches, a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals: preparation of a typical Malagasy meal
the local way: sharing, exchanging and discovering are on the agenda.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. We’ll then head to an artisanal still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty: the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation: Standard hotel/residence of your choice
Meals included: Breakfast – lunch
Day 11
Your stay in the North of Madagascar comes to its end, your driver is waiting to take you through the ylang ylang plantations. Memories of your stay flash by like a daydream. Madagascar has the art of awakening our dreams and leaving a memory that never fades.
Meals included: – Breakfast
Between top-of-the-range hotel services and visits to the island’s natural sanctuaries, the landscape, nature, sharing and well-being are the ingredients of this dream holiday. On the Nosy Be archipelago, a hat, sunglasses and sun cream are essential for a 4 day getaway for couples, families or friends.
day 1
After a few hours’ flight, you’ll finally land on Nosy Be, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver-guide, who will take you directly to your hotel. Free afternoon and overnight stay.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : –
day 2
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals: a typical Malagasy meal is prepared in a convivial atmosphere, in the local style: sharing, exchange and discovery are the order of the day.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. Then head for a traditional still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty: the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 3
Board a speedboat for a day at sea among the superb coral reefs of Nosy Fanihy, the sacred island. You’ll discover the essential and complex ecosystem of the mangrove through an educational walk in the heart of the environment. You’ll then enjoy lunch in one of the most authentic spots in the north of Nosy Be. Your day ends with a visit to a typical fishing village, called Befotaka, where you’ll discover the daily life of its inhabitants: returning from fishing, building fish traps and dugout canoes.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 4
Your stay in the North of Madagascar comes to its end. Transfer to the airport of Nosy Be depending on your flight schedule. Madagascar always leaves exceptional memories for many travellers.
Meals included: – Breakfast
A voyage from island to island, discovering the paradise islands of the Nosy Be archipelago on comfortable catamaran , departing from a 4* hotel. Grow coffee, cocoa and ylang ylang, meet fishermen and villagers and watch the sunset over the volcanoes,… Bring your dreams of adventure to life on one of the 8 most beautiful islands in the world.
day1
After a few hours’ flight, you’ll finally land on Nosy Be, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver-guide, who will take you directly to your hotel. Free afternoon and overnight stay.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included :
day 2
It’s up to you to create your own program for the day. If you want to relax, your hotel offers a magnificent view of the sea, so you can make the most of your day. If you’re in the mood for a stroll/excursion, Nosy Be offers a variety of activities, both maritime and terrestrial (beach walks, excursions to neighboring islands, horseback riding, quad-biking, etc.). End of the day and overnight in your residence.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast
day 3
Depart on a cruise, crossing Nosy Be to the port. An opportunity to take to the water and discover the magnificent seabed and multicolored fish. Arrive in the afternoon at Baie des Russes or Baie d’Ambavatory, a bay of white sandy beaches, an ideal spot for a swim. At sunset, dolphins often come to bask in the calm waters. End of the day and overnight on board.
Accommodation : On board the Catamaran
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 4
A catamaran is undoubtedly the best way to take full advantage of the beauty of the beaches and azure-blue ocean of the Nosy Be archipelago. You’ll spend 3 days and 3 nights discovering authentic Malagasy villages. The itinerary will depend on the wind: Nosy Komba, Tanikely or the paradise island of Nosy Iranja…
Accommodation : On board the Catamaran
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 5
This last day may be an opportunity to observe humpback whales if in season (July to October). Arrival on Nosy Be in the afternoon, transfer to your residence and overnight stay.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – Lunch
day 6
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included: – Breakfast and lunch
day 7
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals: a typical Malagasy meal is prepared in a convivial atmosphere, in the local style: sharing, exchange and discovery are the order of the day.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. Then head for a traditional still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty: the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 8
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is certainly Nosy Be’s most authentic island (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches, a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 9
As your stay draws to a close, your driver accompanies you to the airport through the ylang ylang plantations. Memories of your stay flash by like a daydream. Madagascar leaves an unforgettable impression on travelers.
This journey will take you to discover Madagascar in a different way, through terraced rice fields, falafa-roofed houses, the verdant nature of Andasibe National Park and the crossing of the Canal des Pangalanes to Tamatave. Your stay ends with a moment of relaxation by the turquoise-blue sea of Sainte Marie… an itinerary rich in encounters and adventures.
day 1
After a few hours’ flight, you land on Madagascan soil.
Antananarivo, or “City of Thousand “, is the largest city and capital of Madagascar. It stretches over 12 hills and is made up of a lower town and an upper town, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. On arrival at the airport, your driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : –
day 2
Join the village of Andasibe, nestled in the eastern rainforest. Pass through Moramanga, the historic town from which the national uprising for independence began in 1947. En route, stop to visit the Peyrieras reserve, a must-see. It offers a wonderful introduction to Madagascar’s fauna, with its many varieties of endemic animals. Continue on to Andasibe. On arrival, check into your hotel. Then off to visit the Vakôna private reserve.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
day 3
Discover the Andasibe National Park, a dense and humid forest known for its biodiversity. The reserve is specially designed not only to shelter the families of Indri indri, the largest lemur in Madagascar, known as «Babakoto» who invokes an anecdote about the little boy called Ikoto (the guide will tell you a little more). You will also encounter other species of lemurs such as the Propithecusdiadema but also many birds. Get back to the hotel. A night walk of about one hour will be offered: an opportunity to see the nocturnal wildlife species of the region like the famous Microcèbe.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 4
Drive to Manambato, where you embark on a peaceful stroll on the Pangalanes Canal towards Ankanin’ny Nofy (the dream nest). You cross the villages and the artisanal plantations according to the currents, for a complete immersion in the river culture of the region. Installation at the hotel.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 5
Visit of the Palmarium Private Reserve, between Lake Ampitabe and the Indian Ocean which extends over 50 hectares. It is home to a dozen species of lemurs, such as the Indri, Sifaka, Coronatus, Varécia, Variegata, Propithecus… living in freedom and accustomed to living together. There are also rare and endemic terrestrial and arboreal fauna and the famous Traveller’s Tree. A guide from the hotel will then accompany you on a visit to the fishing village to immerse you in the daily life of the Malagasy. The opportunity to exchange with the villagers who can offer you local products. At the end of the day, visit the reserve of Aye-Aye, the night lemur endemic to Madagascar. A stage not to bemissed!
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 6
You take the Pangalanes canal until Tamatave, a meander of canals dotted with typical villages. An arboreal fauna as well as a magnificent flora are the delight of nature lovers (ebony, mahogany, orchids, carnivorous plants…). Your driver is waiting for you at the river port of Tamatave to take you to your hotel. Free afternoon.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 7
Early in the morning, transfer by shuttle to Mahambo which is north of Tamatave to take the boat to Sainte Marie, Nosy Boraha in Malagasy, the largest island off the east coast of Madagascar. This paradise island was once inhabited by pirates and some remains testify to its occupation.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 8
It’s up to you to concoct your own program for these vacation days. If you want to relax, your hotel offers a magnificent view of the sea, so you can make the most of your day. If you’re in the mood for a stroll or an excursion, the island of Sainte Marie offers a variety of sea and land-based activities (beach walks, visits to Ile aux Nattes or Islet Madame, natural swimming pool…).
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast
day 9
After breakfast, a vehicle will take you to the South of Sainte Marie to settle there. A new glimpse of this authentic island. The rest of the days will be free.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 10
Transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule to reach the capital. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and rest.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
day 11
The memories of your stay pass like a dream. Madagascar grave in the minds of travellers memories that never fade. Depending on the landing time of your flight, visit the craft market to find some souvenirs then transfer to the airport for your international flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
In 8 days, you’ll experience an incomparable adventure in the Malagasy highlands. From the capital, you’ll take the Nationale 7 to Sahambavy and the famous malagasy tea plantations. Along the way, you’ll discover the ancient colonial town of Antsirabe and meet the lemurs of Ranomafana Park. But beyond the splendid rice terraces, it’s the Malagasy people who will leave you with the most beautiful memories !
day 1
Arriving in “Tana”, your driver will meet you at the airport for your transfer to the hotel.
The country’s largest city and capital, Antananarivo is also its economic center. The city is spread over 12 hills
hills and is made up of a lower town and an upper town, classified as a World Heritage Site by
by UNESCO.
Accommodation : Standard Hotel
Meals included : Dinner
day 2
After breakfast, the adventure begins by taking the Nationale 7: crossing the Malagasy highlands sublimated by terraced rice fields, hamlets and herds of zebu cattle. First stop at Ambatolampy for a visit to the artisanal foundry where local cooking pots and utensils are made by hand. Then on to Antsirabe, the old colonial town, bustling with the comings and goings of rickshaws.
Overnight at your hotel.
Meals included : Breakfast – Dinner
day 3
Still in the Malagasy highlands, we continue along the National Road 7 to Ambositra, the capital of Malagasy crafts, for a visit to a sculpture and marquetry workshop cultivating the ancestral art of the local Zafimaniry ethnic group. This know-how has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by Unesco. Continuation to Ranomafana.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – Dinner
day 4
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to Ranomafana National Park. The park’s landscape is largely made up of tropical rainforests. Alongside this lush vegetation are secondary formations that continue to expand within the park. The high humidity of Ranomafana’s climate means that the park is criss-crossed by numerous watercourses. These originate in the massif, then criss-cross the steep landscape or hills to give rise to magnificent cascades and spectacular waterfalls. They also create natural pools drowned in a dreamlike setting. Lemurs, birds and reptiles can also be observed. After a delicious lunch, continue on to Sahambavy.
End of the day and overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – Dinner
day 5
Breakfast and departure for the Sahambavy tea plantation, the only one of its kind in Madagascar to date. A local plantation guide welcomes you and accompanies you on a tour of the plantations and the various machines to explain the different stages of tea processing. You’ll see how the leaves pass from machine to machine, until the final tea product is bagged and ready for export. After this visit, you’ll take the road back to the colonial town of Antsirabe.
End of the day and overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation : Standard Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – Dinner
day 6
This day, drive to the capital to enjoy the scenery and take time to taste the local cuisine. Arrive in Tana and visit the city of the Thousand: the Analakely market, the old railway station and its surroundings, the Avenue de l’Indépendance and the upper town to enjoy the sunset.
Check-in, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – Dinner
day 7
In partnership with Aïna Enfance et Avenir, the Escapades agency also offers you the chance to discover the work of a well-known association, whose ambition is to give Malagasy children a brighter future. This is not a simple visit or excursion, but a real insight into the day-to-day work of the association, accompanied by professionals who can answer all your questions. If you wish, you can bring children’s clothes (0-18 years), shoes, cuddly toys, children’s books (no school books), school supplies, toys (no batteries), household linen (sheets, towels, tea towels, etc.) from France to donate to the association (if you plan to make this discovery at the end of your stay, we can store them so you don’t have to carry them all over Madagascar).
End of the day and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – Dinner
day 8
Transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule for the return with a good memory of the country.
An authentic 12-day tour in small hotels and eco-lodges with your feet in the water. Come with your family, your partner or your friends to the paradisiacal and authentic islands of the Nosy Be archipelago, with their splendid diversity of beaches and landscapes. Experience exceptional moments diving with the turtles of Sakatia, enjoying a marine safari in the bay of Nosy Iranja, discovering the depths of the Tanikely National Park. And immerse yourself in the primary forest of Lokobe to discover the unspoilt nature of the area: everything has been thought of to make your stay unforgettable!
day 1
Arrival in the perfume island, Nosy Be: the climate is tropical and the temperature varies between 20 and 30 degrees. This archipelago is known worldwide as one of the ten most beautiful islands… your guide welcomes you to transfer you directly to the hotel. Free afternoon and night at your hotel.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel / Residence of your choice
Meals included: –
day 2
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is certainly Nosy Be’s most authentic island (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches, a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel / Residence of your choice
Meals included: – Breakfast and pic nic lunch
day 3
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation : Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 4
First stop of the day : Nosy Komba. The program includes a visit to the lemur park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with Nosy Komba’s famous sculptures, handicraft stalls and… colorful smiling faces. Possibility of tasting a small local snack prepared by the locals, yum-yum! Second stop : Nosy Tanikely, or the protected underwater nature reserve. All you need is a mask and snorkel to dive into a veritable natural aquarium. Just a few fathoms from the beach, you can contemplate the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers and, with a little luck, sea turtles. Lunch on site, followed by a walk to the island’s lighthouse, where you’ll see fruit bats and lemurs leaping from tree to tree. Return to the hotel after the visit.
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 5
A vous de concocter votre programme pour ces journées de vacances. Envie d’un repos, votre hôtel vous propose une vue magnifique sur la mer afin que vous puissiez profiter pleinement de votre journée. Envie d’une balade ou d’une excursion : l’hôtel peut vous organiser diverses activités, maritimes ou terrestres. Fin de journée et nuit sur place.
Hébergement : Hôtel
Meals included : Breakfast – dinner
day 6
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. It is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Then sail to the island of Ankazoberavina. End of the day and overnight at the Ecolodge of the same name, the only building on the island… surely one of the most beautiful places in the archipelago.
Accommodation : Ecolodge
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 7
Boat transfer to Antsoha Island. You can bathe at low tide in crystal-clear waters with superb emerald green and blue colours; or you can sunbathe on the coral beach. Encounter of different species of birds including herons, straw in the queue, eagles of fish, and especially the gannets, along the rocky islet. Return to the Ecolodge in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: – Breakfast – lunch and dinner
day 8
For this day, enjoy the beautiful beach and the sun of Ankazoberavina. The lodge also offers massages to relax, and various land excursions and marine activities.
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Meals included: – Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 9
Departure at 10 a.m. to get around the immense Sugar Loaf and its thousands of birds before arriving in Nosy Be. Afternoon free to enjoy the hotel.
Accommodation : Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast
day 10
Lokobe is Nosy Be’s last protected primary forest, with its many varieties of medicinal plants endemic to Madagascar and its thousand-year-old trees.
This forest, which is the delight of many scientists, will enable you to discover a dense entity of tropical forest. Like an initiation rite, let yourself be guided into this preserved universe to discover nocturnal and diurnal lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds. Transfer by land to the fishing village of Ambatozavavy in the south of the island, from where you’ll board a traditional pirogue – you can row if you like! You row along the mangrove to the Lokobe East Reserve.
Accommodation : Standard hotel / residence of your choice
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 11
The stay is coming to its end, your driver is waiting to take you through the Ylang-Ylang plantations. The best memories of Nosy Be archipelago are engraved in your memories. See you very soon!
Meals included: – Breakfast
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