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Antananarivo · Diana · Madagascar
12 Days: South of Madagascar Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Our adventure will begin in the capital of Madagascar, where you will have the opportunity to wander through the architectural history of the city, composed of 3 levels: the high city, in the palace where the old king and queen lived, the middle city where villagers lived, and the low city that used to be covered by ricefieldsd. This tour will propose to you a variety of wildlife as chameleons,lizardsd, anmore. Notot only will you discover those animals, but you will also have an opportunity to see the lemur flagship of Madagascar, the ring-tailed lemur or the Indri, or Babakoto, the father of *koto*. Furthermore, we will have the opportunity to discover the Malagasy handicrafts, an occasion for us to buy souvenirs. Ranomafana National Park is another paradise to see the wildlife, including 12 different lemur species, and also reptiles, birds, butterflies, etc. On this tour, we will go to Isalo National Park, a 815km² large park with sandstone landscape that has been eroded by wind and rain into plateaus, canyon, etc. Onn the last day, we will arrive inTulearr Ifaty, where we can enjoy the facilities of the hotel, or evenrentg a boat, and do snorkelling.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- This tour will take you through the architectural history of Madagascar
- Enjoy a variety of wildlife as the lemur
- Discover Ranomafana's Paradise and Isalo National Park with a sandstone landscape
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Antananarivo
Welcome to Madagascar! Will start by picking you up at your hotel in Antananarivo.
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Antananarivo
Leisure. Antananarivo: Your island adventure begins in the city centre and capital, Antananarivo. The bustling capital of Madagascar is known as Tana to many travellers. With an open schedule today, relax, settle in, or wander through the city’s diverse architectural history. If you arrive early on the day, contact us at Fosa Travel for information on any attractions that you can visit in town.
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Antananarivo
Accommodation: La Villette (Or similar).
Day 2
Antananarivo
Eco Tour at Peyrieras Reptile Reserve. Antananarivo - Andasibe: Day two sets off heading east, where you’ll quickly get up close and personal with the island’s vibrant array of wildlife. Chameleons, lizards, frogs, snakes, butterflies, and Sifaka Lemurs are only a short list of creatures you’ll see first-hand at the Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve. With so many more species of lemur, like Indri and ring-tailed, we will next head farther out to Andasibe, the world-renowned lemur-watching paradise.
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Antananarivo
Wildlife & Eco Tourism. Parc Mitsinjo: In the afternoon, we will visit Parc Mitsinjo, where you can find chameleons, snakes, birds, and most importantly, the largest lemur species, Indri. When night falls, perhaps your true inner-explorer can come alive as we’ll hike through the forest to catch a glimpse of night lemurs and other nocturnal friends.
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Antananarivo
Hiking. Hike Night: When night falls, perhaps your true inner-explorer can come alive as we’ll hike through the forest to catch a glimpse of night lemurs and other nocturnal friends.
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Andasibe
Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge (or similar).
Day 3
Andasibe
Eco Tour at Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Andasibe: We can’t see it all in just one day, though. Spend more hours wandering through Andasibe National Park on Day 3. Unique, rare, and endangered all describe the species of animals you’ll see here, including 11 different lemur species.
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Antananarivo
Wildlife & Eco Tourism. Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park: In the afternoon, the wildlife adventure continues as we visit Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park. There, you’ll walk among flora and fauna unlike anywhere else on Earth.
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Andasibe
Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge (or similar).
Day 4
Andasibe
Transportation: After a couple of days in nature, Day 4 combines travel and tour. We will depart Andasibe early in the morning, heading inland 7.5 hours through beautiful highlands and valleys to the colourful and classic city of Antsirabe. The French called it ‘The city of water’ for its thermal springs.
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Antsirabe
Sightseeing. Andasibe - Antsirabe: Once there, Madagascar’s iconic rickshaws will wheel you around to all the top sites.
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Antsirabe
Accommodation: Royal Palace (or similar).
Day 5
Ranomafana
Transportation. Transportation: Today, we will travel from Antsirabe to Ranomafana, which means ‘hot water’ in the local language.
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Ranomafana
Local Flavor. Antsirabe - Ranomafana: Before arriving at Ranomafana, we will visit a city called Ambositra, which is believed as the capital of Malagasy handicraft. We will visit a handicraft shop.
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Ranomafana
Accommodation: Hotel Thermal (or similar).
Day 6
Antananarivo
Eco Tour at Ranomafana National Park. Ranomafana: Day 6, we are going to spend around 4 hours in Ranomafana National Park, another paradise to see the wildlife, including 12 different lemur species, and also reptiles, birds, butterflies, etc.
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Antananarivo
Nature Walks at Ranomafana National Park. Night walk: After taking some rest in the afternoon, when it gets dark, we will start a guided night walk. Visiting some night lemurs and other nocturnal animals.
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Ranomafana
Accommodation: Hotel Thermal (or similar).
Day 7
Ranohira
Transportation: Ranomafana - Ranohira. After the visit to the rain forest, we are moving to the dry tropical area. We will take a 5-hour drive to Ranohira, a town close to Isalo National Park.
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Antananarivo
Eco Tour at Anja Community Reserve. Anja Community Reserve: On the way, we will visit the Anja Community Reserve. One of the best places to see the icon of Madagascar is the ring-tailed lemur.
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Ranohira
Accommodation: Isalo Rock Lodge (or similar)
Day 8
Antananarivo
Hiking at Isalo National Park. Ranohira: Isalo National Park, a 815km² large park with a sandstone landscape that has been eroded by wind and rain into plateaus, canyons, etc. According to your fitness level, we will do some hiking and visit some popular attractions.
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Ranohira
Sightseeing. La Reine de l’Isalo et La Fenêtre de l’Isalo
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Ranohira
Accommodation: Isalo Rock Lodge (or similar).
Day 9
Ifaty
Transportation. Transportation: Ranohira - Ifaty. For the last destination, we will go to the seaside. After a 3.5-hour drive, we will arrive in Tulear, the largest city in the south of Madagascar. After a short visit to Tulear, we will take one more hour's drive north to Ifaty to visit Reniala Reserve.
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Antananarivo
Eco Tour. Reniala Reserve: A very unique Baobab forest and the turtle park will give you an unforgettable experience.
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Ifaty
Accommodation: Les Dunes d’Ifaty (or similar).
Day 10
Ifaty
Leisure. Ifaty: Day 10 will be a day for you to decide. You can relax on the beach, enjoy the facilities of the hotel, or even rent a boat, go snorkelling, etc.
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Ifaty
Accommodation: Les Dunes d’Ifaty (or similar).
Day 11
Antananarivo
Transportation: Ifaty - Antananarivo. At Day 11, we will take a local flight back to Antananarivo. You can buy your flight ticket online, or you can contact us if you need help with booking. According to the flight schedule, we can visit some attractions in Antananarivo. Please contact us for more information.
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Antananarivo
Accommodation: La Villette (or similar).
Day 12
Antananarivo
Leisure. Antananarivo: Just as the tour began, Day 12 is yours for the taking. Heading to the airport later in the day? Contact us at Fosa Travel for information on the best remaining tour spots.
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Antananarivo
Transportation: Say farewell, for now, to Madagascar, a genuine island and a world apart. What a grand adventure it’s been!
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
- Transportation by private car with an English-speaking driver guide - Entry fee - On-site local guide - Tax and service charges
Not Included
- Drinks - Personal expenses, phone calls, souvenirs, laundry, tipping, etc. - Local flight from Tulear to Antananarivo - Other services and other meals not mentioned in the programme
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing and footwear - Camera and other items you may need - Sunscreen Hat Cash for personal expenses
Restrictions
- Infant seats unavailable - Not recommended for people with back problems - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Meeting & Pickup
All the tours will start by picking up the clients at their hotel in Antananarivo
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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