Road trip Discovery tour to South Madagascar

Join us on a remarkable 10-day journey through the captivating national road RN°7, where you will explore the diverse beauty of Madagascar. This south tour through the national road RN°7 to Toliara city promises you an unforgettable adventure, filled with mesmerizing landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, and rejuvenating beach experiences. Our final stop is the picturesque Anakao Beach, a paradise-like destination nestled on the southwestern coast of Madagascar. Sink your toes into the soft white sand, admire the turquoise waters, and indulge in thrilling water activities, from snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs to swimming with marine life.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ANTANANARIVO -MADAGASCAR

Stop At: Ivato, Ivato, Fianarantsoa Province
Our guide will find and meet you upon your arrival from the airport. You will find us easily by holding your full name with the company logo on hand. It is the Tour guide's job to assist you through the rest of your arrival process, change money, and get a local SIM card for internet data...
If arrive on the day, we'd be happy to guide you through the capital city center, including the Royal Palace.
The rest of the day at your leisure.

Night at one of the Hotel below, with breakfast
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Analakely Market, Antananarivo Madagascar
Visit the local open Market and get some typical souvenirs.
-The visit involves: Lac Anosy
-Visit Pirate Museum
- Antaninareniana
- Independence Avenue.
-Train station used during the colonization.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Radisson Hotel or similar.
* Urbain Hotel
* Lavarangue Hotel
* Ibis Hotel


Day 2: ANTANANARIVO - ANTSIRABE TOWN

Stop At: Ambatolampy, Ambatolampy, Antananarivo Province
Today, we will do 3hrs drive on RN7 to reach Ambatolampy.
On route, you will admire the green landscapes of the highland including visiting the farmer's village.
-You will visit the aluminum factory where you can get some fancy home decoration or kitchen materiels.
We will head out to Antsirabe after the visit.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Antsirabe Cathedral, Antsirabe Madagascar
Once arrive at Antsirabe town 90km from Ambatolampy. We will take you to:
- Visit the town of Antsirabe with Pouss-Pouss, also the Precious stone of Madagascar, the Zebu horn factory, and Miniature craft, thermal warm water.
The rest of the day at your leisure.
Duration: 3 minutes

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Night at one of mentioned Hotel:
*Plumeria Hotel
*Couleur cafe Hotel
*Royal Palace (Therm hotel).

Day 3: ANTSIRABE TOWN - RANOMAFANA VILLAGE

Stop At: Ambositra, Ambositra, Fianarantsoa Province
After your breakfast at Antsirabe town. We then head out by car to Ambositra village for 3hrs drive on Rn7.
Once arrive at AMbositra, we will take you :
-Visit the open handcraft market where you can get and see some local typical handmade.
Here as well we will have our lunch at Artisan Restaurant.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ranomafana National Park, Haute Matsiatra, Fianarantsoa 301 Madagascar
Leave Ambositra after lunch and continue for 4 hrs again to reach Ranomafana village. We will spend time to have nice photographs of the landscape en route.
-5: 00 Pm - Night walk with a local guide on the national park side to spot all nocturnal reptiles, birds, and others. Your local guide has enough knowledge to provide you with full details of each wildlife in this park.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the Hotel below:
*Thermal Hotel
* Centrest Sejour


Day 4: RANOMAFANA - FIANARANTSOA CITY

Stop At: Ranomafana National Park, Haute Matsiatra, Fianarantsoa 301 Madagascar
Today, after your good breakfast, we will take you to visit the national rain forest of Ranomafana for a few hour's hike.
Be ready with your walking boots, raincoat, Mosquito protection, and a full battery of camera.
This park is home to endemic wildlife including birds, lemurs, plants, and reptiles. Back to the restaurant after the visit for lunch before back on the road again.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Leave Ranomafana village after lunch for 3hrs drive to reach the city of Fianarantsoa.
-Explore Fianarantsoa City by car to visit :
-The old town (Royal Museum).
- The View Point (History of the city).
-taste the local win that is made in place. (local win factory).

Drive back to your Hotel after the whole visit, and the rest of the day at your leisure.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the below Hotels:
*Zoma Hotel
* GUEST HOUSE
*Pietra Hotel

Day 5: FIANARANTSOA CITY - RANOHIRA VILLAGE

Stop At: Ambalavao, Ambalavao, Fianarantsoa Province
8:00 Am -Leave Fianarantsoa Hotel after breakfast.
-Visit the Antemoro Paper (handmade) this is a local paper made by the tree bark named "Havoa", and you can get the finished product in place. The visit will include exploring the biggest Zebu market and the village of Ambalavao.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Anja Reserve, B.P. 29 Ambalavao, Ambalavao 303 Madagascar
Continuous our road to the south for 1hrs drive to reach Anja reserve. Visit the community reserve of Anja Park managed by the local people to see the family of Ringtails live in freedom in their natural home, and easy to spot for a good photograph.
-Have lunch at the restaurant before back on the road again.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ranohira, Ranohira, Fianarantsoa Province
After all visit at Anja community reserve with the native guide. We then continuously our route on national road N°7 for 4hrs again to reach Ranohira village. On route, you will pass the huge savanna of "Horombe" covered by dry grass that turns the landscape into red and yellow that great for the panoramic photograph.

We will drive back quickly to spot the sunset's color at Isalo's window for a nice souvenir 'haven gate" of Isalo. We will pass by the QUEEN statue on the way back to the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Night at one of the mentioned hotels below:
*Isalo rock lodge
* Satrana Hotel
* Le Relais de la Rein de l'isalo

Day 6: ISALO NATIONAL PARK -TOLIARA CITY

Stop At: Isalo National Park, Sakamalio, Ranohira 313 Madagascar
Today, after your good breakfast at the restaurant.
We then drive out to meet our local guide and go for a half-day hike into this most visited national park in Madagascar.
Be ready with your sun cream, mosquito protection, and walking boots. A good conditional physique is required.
The Isalo massif is a continental sandstone plateau, dating back to the Jurassic times. The park features various sandy valleys and narrow canyons. Strongly attacked by erosion, the rocks vary in shape and composition. The soil in the park is rich in iron and aluminum.

We will stop in the shade after 4hrs hike with the local guide. Picnic lunch will be offered with fresh drinks to relax before heading back to the hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Toliara, Toliara, Toliara Province
After a quick fresh up at the hotel.
We then back on the road again for 4hrs drive on RN7 to Toliary city. You will spot a variety of landscapes including Baobab forest and local tombs.
Here your guide will tell you more but graves are the biggest that the people house, do you know why?
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Night at one of the mentioned hotels below:
*Moringa Hotel
* Amazon Hotel
* Hyppocampo Hotel

Day 7: TOLIARA CITY - ANAKAO BEACH

Stop At: plage d'Anakao, anakao village, Anakao Madagascar
Today, we will pick you up from your hotel. Then drive you to the seaport where you will take a speed boat for 45min in Mozambique to reach the amazing beach of Anakao.
From here, everything will be charged by your hotel. You are free from your schedule to relax or do some activities.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Longo Vezo Hotel.

Day 8: ANAKAO BEACH - NOSY VE

Stop At: Nosy Ve, Anakao Madagascar
Nosy Ve and Nosy Satrana. These two small islands are located less than 10 minutes by motorboat are surrounded by white sand beaches and the waters are crystal clear.

At low tide, a shuttle provides the connection to the open sea of ​​the bay for dives in larger funds. Diving equipment is provided by the HOTEL and during the winter months when the water temperature is not to your liking, you will be provided with isothermal equipment.
The rest of the day at your leisure at the hotel.

Make sure that the weather is good, you don't have sea sick on the boat, and know how to swim before booking this excursion.

Visit the national park of Tsimanampetsotra is also another option to see the Flamboyan rose (birds) and other endemic bird species and more. Inform us inadvance if you keen on it.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the same Hotel.

Day 9: ANAKAO BEACH - TOLIARA CITY - ANTANANARIVO

Stop At: Toliara, Toliara, Toliara Province
Due to the low tide, the speed boat here only works in the morning. So, you will take a speed boat again just after your breakfast at the hotel to reach Toliara city where you will take transport to the airport.

You have to be at the airport 3hrs before the departure time, so, if still have much time, then we will recommend visiting the Botanic garden called "Antsokay" where you will see a variety of endemic plants of the southwest.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ivato, Ivato, Fianarantsoa Province
Once arrive at Ivato Airport. Another car and guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel directly.
The rest of the day at your leisure!
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Radisson Hotel or similar.
* Sans cristobal boutique

Day 10: ANTANANARIVO - HOME

Pass By: Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Antananarivo Province
Depending on your flight time, we will transfer you back to the international airport to get your flight home.
Usually, we drop 3hrs before the departure time to avoid trouble or late.


No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.