16-Day Best of Madagascar Tour

16-Day Best of Madagascar Tour

Overview

This safari includes a tour of the Avenue of the Baobabs or Alley of the Boababs, Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Belo Sur Mer, Ambatomilo, Salary Bay, Isalo National Park, Anja Community Reserve, Ranomafana National Park—in summary, a visit to beaches and seeing wildlife like lemurs, reptiles, and birds.

Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 60 people per group.
Minimum age
10 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Game drives, boat trip & beach time
Transport:
Normal 4x4 vehicle
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day Accommodation Meals
1 Vatolahy Breakfast included
2 Select Hotel Breakfast included
3-4 Olympe Du Bemaraha Breakfast included
5 Select Hotel Breakfast included
6 Ecolodge du Menabe Breakfast included
7 Auberge Chez Laurette Breakfast included
8 Shangri-La Lodge Breakfast included
9 Shangri-La Lodge Breakfast included
10 Vatolahy Breakfast included
11 Vatolahy Breakfast included
12 Vatolahy Breakfast included
13-14 Vatolahy Breakfast included
15 Vatolahy Breakfast included
16 Vatolahy Breakfast included
Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3
Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks
Itineraries
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    Day 1

    Antsirabe
    When you arrive at the airport, we will be there waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it. After picking you up at the airport, we will drive to Antsirabe. On the way, you enjoy seeing incredible landscapes and villages and have a quick stop at Ambatolampy to see a demonstration of the fabrication of a cooking pot made of recycled aluminum. Your overnight stay is in Antsirabe at Vatolahy Hotel or similar.
      Destination
    Antsirabe (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Vatolahy
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Antsirabe
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 2

    Antsirabe to Morondava
    Starting early in the morning, we will do a city tour to discover the city and visit a horn factory that makes products of zebu horns. From here, we drive to Morondava. On the way, you will enjoy seeing the amazing landscapes of the southwest and many villages and villagers. You will see many zebus (a type of cattle) and some baobabs along the way, just a few kilometers before reaching Morondava. Your overnight stay is in Morondava at a selected hotel or similar.
      Destination
    Morondava (Town)

     
      Accommodation
    Select Hotel
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Morondava
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 3

    Morondava to Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park
    After breakfast, we will drive to Bekopaka, a village that is the gateway to Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park. We will go through the Alley of the Baobab and have a quick stopover to get a feeling of this paradise before continuing to Bekopaka. From here, we will cross two different rivers on ferry boats. After the first ferry, we will stop to have lunch at a town called Belo sur Tsiribihina. After lunch, we will continue our way further to Bekopaka, and a few kilometers before Bekopaka, we will cross another river called the Manambolo River. After the last ferry, we will drive for a few minutes to our hotel. Your overnight stay is at Olympe Du Bemaraha or similar.
      Destination
    Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Olympe Du Bemaraha
    Mid-range hotel located just outside Tsingy De Bemaraha NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 4

    Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park
    On day four, we will spend a day in nature, discovering the Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park. The Bemaraha Tsingy is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the most extensive protected area by the Malagasy State. At the Tsingy, we will see the cathedral, the viewpoint, the hanging bridge, and many indigenous animals that live here, such as the sifaka lemur and common brown lemur. We will also see wild birds and the biggest carnivore in Madagascar, the fossa (compared to a small cougar). We will also see different indigenous plants, such as the palissandre (a type of rosewood). After lunch, we will continue our excursion into the smaller section of the Tsingy. Your overnight stay is in Bekopaka at Olympe Du Bemaraha or similar.
      Destination
    Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Olympe Du Bemaraha
    Mid-range hotel located just outside Tsingy De Bemaraha NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 5

    Bekopaka to Morondava
    On day five, after breakfast, we will travel south to Morondava. On the way to Morondava, we will see the baobab in love (a single tree that splits in two at the base). It is said to be in love because its two trunks intertwine up to 30 meters high). This tree symbolizes the union of two lovers, and many couples come here to renew their vows. From here, we continue our drive to admire a place known for fabulous sunsets, the sunset at the Alley of the Baobabs. The baobabs in this region are said to be around eight hundred years old, and it is one of the most popular attractions in Madagascar. After our sunset experience at the Alley of the Baobabs, we will continue our drive to our final destination for the day, Morondava. Upon arrival at Morondava, we will check into our hotel and settle in for the evening. Your overnight stay is in Morondava at a selected hotel or similar.
      Destination
    Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight)

     
      Accommodation
    Select Hotel
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Morondava
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 6

    Morondava to Belo Sur Mer
    We depart early in the morning to reach Belo Sur Mer. Today we start our journey off-road, which takes about five hours to cover 350km. You will go through some desert areas where the white sand and the remnants of salt create a new and fascinating landscape. We will arrive in Belo Sur Mer around lunchtime, around 2:00pm, and have the afternoon free to discover this delightful, tiny fishing village that transforms according to the tides. Belo Sur Mer is famous for constructing boats (monos) and canoes, and you can visit the construction site. Your overnight stay is in Belo Sur Mer at Ecolodge du Menabe or similar.
      Destination
    Belo Sur Mer (Town & Beach)

     
      Accommodation
    Ecolodge du Menabe
    Budget lodge located in or near Belo sur Mer
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 7

    Belo Sur Mer to Morombe
    We depart in the morning, immediately after breakfast, to continue to Morombe, a little fishing village on the southwest coast in Atsimo-Andrefana. This will be the last, particularly challenging, section before getting to the beautiful Salary Bay. We will arrive at the village around 4:30pm. Lunch today will be taken as a picnic. Before it gets dark, you will have some time to walk along the beach or visit the village (relatively small). Your overnight stay is in Morombe at Auberge Chez Laurette or similar.
      Destination
    Morombe (Town)

     
      Accommodation
    Auberge Chez Laurette
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Morombe
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 8

    Salary Bay
    After breakfast, we will drive to Ambatomilo and Salary Bay, where you will see more amazing beaches, discover more villages, and meet local people. We will drive across the spiny forests of the Mikea tribe and see a lot of baobab trees. Your overnight stay is in Salary Bay at Shangri-La Lodge.
      Destination
    Salary Bay (Beach)

     
      Accommodation
    Shangri-La Lodge
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Salary Bay
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 9

    Ambatomilo Beach
    Today you have a full day of leisure on the beach close to Shangri-La Lodge. During your stay, you can go snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, and whale watching when you are here during the whale season. You can also visit the village nearby and the baobab forest around it. Your overnight stay is in Salary Bay at Shangri-La Lodge.
      Destination
    Ambatomilo (Village)

     
      Accommodation
    Shangri-La Lodge
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Salary Bay
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 10

    Ambatomilo to Ifaty
    We depart late morning for Ifaty, the last village on the coast, before returning to Antananarivo. Ifaty is a small seaside village along the beach, and you can go shopping at the stalls or dip in the pool or the sea. We will arrive in the afternoon, and you will have leisure time in the evening. Your overnight stay is in Ifaty at La Bella Donna Hotel or similar.
      Destination
    Ifaty (Town & Beach)

     
      Accommodation
    La Bella Donna Hotel
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Ifaty
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 11

    Ifaty to Ranohira
    We depart in the morning after breakfast from Ifaty and travel along the legendary RN7 to reach Ranohira. You will enter and drive through the country's highlands from the coast. Route Nationale 7 (RN7) is one main road in Madagascar that runs 980km from the capital Antananarivo to Tulear, on the country's southwest coast. Cross the regions of Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Amoron'i Mania, Haute Matsiatra, Ihorombe, and Atsimo-Andrefana. We will arrive in Ranohira before sunset, where you can spend the evening at your leisure. Your overnight stay in Ranohira is at Satrana Lodge Hotel or similar.
      Destination
    Ranohira (Town)

     
      Accommodation
    Satrana Lodge Hotel
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Ranohira
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 12

    Isalo National Park
    Today we trek to Isalo National Park. We depart early in the morning for the last adventure in Madagascar, a trek of about 8 hours among the majestic canyons of Isalo that will end in the forest between lemurs and chameleons. Inside the park are 55 species of birds and three species of lemurs (the ring-tailed lemur, the black-headed lemur, and Verreaux's sifaka). In the driest areas, the Pachipodium blooms between September and October. The park's main attraction is undoubtedly the rock formations, the canyons, and the natural pools, ideal for a refreshing swim. The forest vegetation is concentrated in part low in the canyons where there is water. The Uapaca Bojeri tree is endemic to this area and fire resistant. On the rocks grow other endemic plants, such as the Pachypodium and the paws of elephants (Aloe isaloensis). Your overnight stay is in Ranohira at Satrana Lodge Hotel or similar.
      Destination
    Isalo National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Satrana Lodge Hotel
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Ranohira
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 13

    Ranohira to Ranomafana National Park
    After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Ranomafana. On the way, we will stop at Anja Community Reserve to see more ring-tailed lemurs and some chameleon species. After the visit, we will have lunch at Ambalavao before we continue our drive to Ranomfana. On the way, you will enjoy the amazing scenery and see many people selling honey and spices as you pass the beautiful rice fields. Your overnight stay in Ranomafana is at Hotel Thermal Ranomafana or similar.
      Destination
    Ranomafana National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
    Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 14

    Ranomafana National Park
    Today you spend an entire day exploring the rainforest of Ranomafana National Park—one of the largest rainforests in Madagascar. You will enjoy seeing several species of lemurs, birds, plants, and waterfalls. In the afternoon you can decide to spend your time swimming at the natural hot springs or visit the botanical garden to see some more chameleons and a beautiful garden. Your overnight stay is in Ranomafana at Hotel Thermal Ranomafana or similar.
      Destination
    Ranomafana National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
    Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 15

    Ranomafana National Park to Antsirabe
    We depart early morning for Antsirabe, and the road will be long. You are already on the legendary RN7 that connects Antananarivo with Tuelar, a journey within a journey. Unfortunately, we will not be able to drive a separate circuit, and our drive will take us through quickly changing sceneries. You will pass through mountain villages, rice fields, and breathtaking views. Nature changes again, reminding us how majestic and different this country is from any other, creating a desire to return as soon as possible. We will arrive in Antsirabe in the late afternoon. Your overnight stay is in Antsirabe at the Vatolahy Hotel or similar.
      Destination
    Antsirabe (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Vatolahy
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Antsirabe
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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    Day 16

    Antsirabe to Ivato International Airport
    After breakfast, depending on the time of your international flight, we will drive to Antananarivo and the airport for your return flight to your lovely home country. On the way, you enjoy the beauty of the great landscape and vegetation of the highland for the last time. When we reach Antananarivo, we will drive straight to the airport, in time to reach the airport at least 2 hours before your check-in time.
      Destination
    Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo)

     
      Accommodation
    Not Specified
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
     -Drinks not included

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