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The Rainforests of Madagascar

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14 Days 13 Nights
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The Rainforests of Madagascar

Madagascar is the dream destination for all outdoor enthusiasts. With 5% of all known species of plants and animals in Madagascar, you will be able to spot many wonderful creatures such as the island’s signature lemur and the eerie-looking fossa; you will also see impressive plants like the baobabs and the spiny forests of the south. The landscape of the island is as equally impressive. You can go from rainforest to desert in just 300km.

Antananarivo – Andasibe – Antsirabe – Fiadanana – Ranomafana – Ambalavao – Isalo – Toliara – Ifaty
Type: Private Tour

Price Includes

  • Accommodations
  • Meals as stated
  • All Guided tours are with English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicles as per program, except for days at leisure
  • Domestic flight from Ifaty to Antananarivo

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • International airfares and Visa
  • Tips and gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, Wifi, IDD calls, etc
  • Meals and Beverages not stated
Highlights
  • Diverse Fauna and Flora of Madagascar
  • Amazing Landscape
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Hiking at National Parks
  • Visits to Local Villages
Itinerary

Day 1SINGAPORE - ANTANANARIVO

Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel.
Once you have settled down at the hotel, meet your driver and drive up to Rova of Antananarivo.

Meals: NA
Overnight: Hotel Carlton

Day 2ANTANANARIVO - ANDASIBE

After breakfast, proceed to the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, which consists of a royal city, burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places.

Next, proceed to Andasibe for the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where you will be able to observe a diverse variety of animals including many endangered and rare species, including 11 lemur species. It’s here where you will be able to see the largest lemur in Madagascar, the indri.
Proceed to your hotel for an early night’s rest.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vakona Forest Lodge

Day 3ANDASIBE

Today, visit the smaller and private reserves around Andasibe.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vakona Forest Lodge

Day 4ANDASIBE - ANTSIRABE

After checking out of the hotel, private transfer to the ancient colonial town of Antsirabe. Known as the thermal city, Antsirabe is home to the volcanic lake, Lake Tritriva. It’s also famous for its precious and semi-precious stones and handicrafts.

Along the way, you will also see the Merina tombs and the labour-intensive cultivation of rice paddies.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Eco Lodge Les Chambres Du Voyageur

Day 5ANTSIRABE - FIADANANA

After a short visit to Lake Andraikiba, continue on to the small village of Fiadanana.

At this village, you will be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of rice fields and panoramic views of the nearby mountains.
While you are here, see how the villagers live while interacting with them and get a chance to learn their rituals from the authentic community experience.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Community Guesthouse

Day 6FIADANANA - RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy a local breakfast while enjoying the view of Mt Ifasina.

After, proceed to Ranomafana, a little village named after the hot springs in the valley and visit the Ranomafana National Park.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Centrest Sejour Hotel

Day 7RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK

Today, you will spend another day exploring the national park while observing the diverse array of fauna and flora.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Centrest Sejour Hotel

Day 8AMBALAVAO

After spending two days in Ranomafana, private transfer to the rural town of Ambalavao.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tsarasoa

Day 9RANOHIRA - ANJA COMMUNITY RESERVE - ISALO

From Ambalavao, proceed to the Anja Community Reserve, through a mixture of dense forests and dramatic open plains and hillsides, where you will be able to see ring-tailed lemurs.

As you approach Isalo over the open plains, the distant rock massif on the horizon will slowly grow bigger and the diversity and magic of this island soon become apparent.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Le Relais de la Reine

Day 10ISALO NATIONAL PARK - ZOMBITSE-VAHIBASIA NATIONAL PARK

See waterfalls and various animals such as sifaka, brown lemurs, and ring-tailed lemurs while you are at the Isalo National Park.

In the afternoon, drive to Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park for an overnight stay at the Zombitse Ecolodge for an early visit in the morning the next day.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Zombitse Ecolodge

Day 11ZOMBITSE-VAHIBASIA NATIONAL PARK - TOLIARA

Early in the morning, you will start off your hike at the Zombitse-Vahibasia National Park. At this national park, you will be able to spot up to 90 species of birds and 38 of these birds are exclusively unique to this environment.

After the guided hike, proceed to Toliara for the night. Along the way, you will get to see the environment change from normal grasslands to the spiny forests as you approach Toliara

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Le Jardin Du Roy

Day 12IFATY

After breakfast, drive to Ifaty and spend the rest of your day either at the beach where you can do some water activities or you could choose to do some hiking.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Demeure de la Compagnie Generale des Huiles Precieuses

Day 13IFATY - ANTANANAVIRO

Proceed back to Antananaviro on a domestic flight and prepare for your flight back home to Singapore.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Carlton

Day 14ANTANANAVIRO - SINGAPORE

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and private transfer to the airport for the flight back to Singapore.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: NA

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