Discovery of lemurs, Baobabs, Tsingy , rainforest, beaches and local population culture.
The tour provides the best adventures and sights from Lemurs, baobabs, rainforest, desert, hiking, to diving. The perfect destination for adventurous travelers from single ones to scheduled group in order to discover the East, the rainforests of Andasibe- Mantadia National Park to meet Indri-Indri, one of the most attractive lemurs in Madagascar, moving Westward to Morondava where you admire the alleys of Baobab, Kirindy forest, the Tsingy region, Cap Kimony and the village of Betania.
HIGHLIGHTS :
- Spotting lemurs
-Alley of Baobabs
- Hiking on Tsingy
- Sunset view
- Beach
DETAILS OF THE ITINERARY
DAY 1. Arrival in Antananarivo
You will be greeted on arrival by your English-speaking guide from I Travel 2 Madagascar, who helps you finish all the formalities and transfer you to the hotel.
DAY 2. Antananarivo-Andasibe (159 km)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a visit to to Peyreiras Reptile Reserve (3 hours on drive) to see up close captive panther chameleons, island chameleons, stump-tail chameleons, Brookesia chameleons, golden mantella frogs, tomato frogs, Madagascar tree boas, leaf-nose snakes, cat-eyed snakes, tenrecs, numerous species of leaf tail geckos. The curators of the reserve usually take the animals out of their enclosures to allow close photographs. Continue to Andasibe with stops at the landscapes for photos and any break if necessary.
DAY 3. Andasibe - Antananarivo (159 km)
After breakfast, meet with your guide with for the visit of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and trek along trails to see wild diademed sifakas, wooly sifakas, common brown lemur and the famous Indri Indri. Explore the trails for orchids and birdlife. In the afternoon, you will visit the Vakona lodge’s reserve to see common brown sifaka, grey bamboo lemurs and the black and white ruffed lemurs. Head back to Antananarivo with stops for lunch along the road.
DAY 4. Antananarivo-Morondava-Kirindy (52 Km)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer directly to Antananarivo airport for a flight to Morondava. Get some shots of the beautiful scenery in the place before continuing to Kirindy. Check-in at your hotel There is a guided night walks at Kirindy. The private reserve is well- known by its giant jumping rat, the “Fosa”, the largest carnivorous animal in the country. It is also one of the reserves having most endangered ecosystems, lemur species, and many endemic reptile species. There are also some unique species of rare flora.
DAY 5. Kirindy-Belo-Bekopaka (145 Km)
After breakfast, drive to the Tsingy of Bemaraha. There will be lunch at Belo Sur Tsiribihina after that you will head north on a drive-by land track well- known as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Cross the two rivers-Tsiribihina and Manambolo by a small car ferry before arriving at Bekopaka village.
DAY 6. Bekopaka-Tsingy of Bemaraha (16 Km)
After breakfast, visit of the Tsingy, one of the most extraordinary sites with the real cathedral of limestone. The dense network of faults, cracks, and blocks of limestone carved in blades is one of the most prominent landscapes of Madagascar. There are 200 million years when the sea of Bemaraha which cover this region. There are six species of lemurs, reptiles and 53 varieties of birds among the marvels which are also the housing environment of the smallest sorts of a chameleon, the “Brookesia`` and where you can appreciate the magnificent sunset.
DAY 7. Bekopaka-Morondava (198 Km)
Drive to Morondava town via the famous “Alley of Baobabs”. Arrive on time for great pictures when the sun is low, raking light, and smooth trunks reflect the orange rays of the sun. Settle at the hotel before the sea for dinner. Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina.
DAY 8. Morondava
After a long drive, today you’ll have a visit of the Village of Betania and then Cap Kimony with time for lying on the beach.
DAY 9. Morondava- Miandrivazo (266 km)
Leave Marondava early in the morning as the distance is about five hours. And there will be stops for photos and break if necessary. Lunch in the city of Miandrivazo .
DAY 10. Miandrivazo- Antsirabe (219 km)
Leave Miandrivazo early in the morning as the distance to Antsirabe is long. But there will be stops for photos and break if necessary. Then drive directly to Antsirabe. A visit of the city of Antsirabe is organized in the afternoon.
DAY 11. Antsirabe-Antananarivo (165 km)
After breakfast, drive on road N7 for progress to reach the capital city with stops for pictures. A visit in Ambatolampy is organised. Due to bad and bumpy roads, it takes us 4 hours ‘drive.
DAY 12. Antananarivo- Departure
After breakfast, a city tour is organised where you’ll be in contact with the Merina Tribe. After the visit, you will be transferred to the airport by one of our guide for your international flight.