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Western and southern Madagascar is a wide adventure among the most dramatic forms of nature. The majestic Baobab Alley is a unique place in Madagascar. The west coast offers magnificent coastal settlements that serve as a gateway to the fifth-largest coral reef in the world. The vast miles of thorny forest is home to some of the strangest and most formidable plants on earth.
The rugged desert canyons of Isalo National Park rival those of Arizona. For many, a cabin in Isalo and a piece of beach is enough.
In fact, west and south are the perfect recipes for off-road exploration, and it's a strictly four-wheel country, ripe for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Destinations
Madagascar -
Activities
Cultural experiences, Walking safaris -
Expedition Types
Medium
- Max Pax6
- 9 Day(s)
- 8 Night(s)
Photo Insights
Trip Details
- Itinerary
- Trip Includes
- Trip Excludes
- FAQ
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- This tour starts in Antananarivo, Madagascar
- We can book your international flights
- Fly to/from Ivato International Airport (TNR) in Antananarivo
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- We can arrange additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour for an extra cost
Itineraries
Day 1
Antananarivo
Arrival at Ivato Airport. Transfer at the Hotel AU BOIS VERT Antananarivo, an
excellent choice for travelers visiting Antananarivo, offering a quiet environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Day 2
Antananarivo – Morondava
After breakfast, get ready to take a flight to Morondava. Transfer to the Airport of Tana to join Morondava. The fastest flight lasts 1h 10min.
Arrival at the Airport of Morondava, and ride directly to Laguna Beach to benefit from the beauty that the hotel offers the visitors. In the afternoon, visit the famous Baobab Alley which highlights the city of Morondava.
Day 3
Morondava - Antsirabe
Quick city tour of Morondava before driving to Antsirabe. Morondava can be also used as a base for trips to the fishing village of Belo sur Mer by pirogue or the wildlife park at Kirindy. In fact, tourists have opportunities to discover the population’s lifestyle, their cults, the markets, etc.
Overnight at a pre-booked hotel.
Day 4
Antsirabe – Isalo
After breakfast, going to experience the city of Antsirabe by Pousse-pousse. Continuation by road to Isalo, visit the Zafimaniry - Ambositra
city which will make you discover beautiful and undulating landscapes, mainly
its carving woods. One can even say that in this village, time seems to have stopped. Continuation by road to Isalo via Ambalavao.
Overnight at a pre-booked hotel.
Day 5
Isalo
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, the fifth day is spent exploring Isalo National Park and picnic lunch. A sandstone landscape that has been dissected by wind and water erosion into rocky outcrops, plateaus, vast plains and canyons up to 200 meters deep. Isalo is located in a largely dry forest ecoregion in which natural vegetation has been reduced to almost numerous endemic species and numerous endemic plant species found here, including 13 species found only in Isalo and another 35 rare species known from 2-5 places. There are also unusual lithiens, including a type specimen and the only known location of the narrowly endemic Isalonactis madagascariensis. Sundowner at Isalo Windows, overnight stay at a pre-booked hotel.
Day 6
Isalo – Ifaty
Transfer by car to Ifaty. Visit Zombitse National Park, Zombitse-Vohibasia is a national park in the Atsimo-Andrefana region of south-west Madagascar. Ninety species of birds are known from the park, including thirty-eight endemic species. Night at pre-booked hotel.
Day 7
Ifaty
Free day on the beach. Overnight at pre-booked hotel.
Day 8
Ifaty-Tulear-Antananarivo
Transfer to Tulear airport and domestic flight to Antananarivo. Rest in the hotel.
Day 9
Antananarivo-home
A day dedicated to Tana City Tour, Visit of Manjakamiadana Rova (Palais de la Reine), then pass through Andohalo Garden in pass to the Jean Laborde’s house and to the cathedral Andohalo.
Lunch at Malagasy Restaurant to taste the best of Malagasy culinary. Evening or afternoon flight, transfer to the international airport, and return flight (depending on the International flight).
- Private tour
- Accommodation
- Half board meal plan
- Picnic lunch on day 5
- Car rental with driver
- English-speaking guide services
- Entrance fees and local guide into national
parks: Isalo and Zombitsé - Entrance fees and local guide into sites:
Anja reserve communities and Arboretum - Excursions mentioned in the program
- The municipal and touristic taxes
- Domestic flight Antananarivo - Morondava
- Domestic flight Tuléar > Antananarivo
- International flights
- All lunches not mentioned on the program
- Activities and tours not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses
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