Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo (Tana)
Arrive in Antananarivo at any time. DMMP
Day 2-3 Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Visit the world-renowned upland rainforest, also known as Perinet Reserve, home of the unique Indri, the world’s largest lemur.
Day 4 Antsirabe
Travel to Antsirabe, “Vichy Malgache”, a French colonial town. Along the road discover Merina tombs, and locals cultivating rice paddies. We’ll make a stop at a local artisan workshop to gain en insight of some unique handicraft traditions of the region.
Day 5 Ambositra
Visit Lake Andraikiba or take some free time to explore the quaint town of Antsirabe on your own, by foot, bicycle, or in a famous “pousse-pousse”. Ambositra is home to some of Madagascar’s best wood carvings.
Day 6 Ranomafana (L)
Explore the magical Ranomafana National Park, home to 12 species of lemur. Discover the bewildering diversity of endemic plant and animal life including the golden bamboo lemur and red-bellied lemur.
Day 7 Ambalavao
Head south through Madagascar’s wine-producing region and enjoy the wonderful changes of landscape along the way. In Ambalavao, we visit a local paper factory where the local artisans share with us their traditional methods of producing a unique, hand-made paper.
Day 8-9 Ranohira/Isalo (B,2D)
Before departing southbound, we stop at the beautiful Anja Reserve to take a short guided walk in search of the resident ring-tailed lemur. We continue travelling through south-central Madagascar to Ranohira on the edge of Isalo National Park. Enjoy the fascinating countryside, with the day’s drive culminating in impressive views of the Isalo Mountains. Spend day 9 exploring the semi-arid Isalo National Park, with its rocky cliffs, archaeological relics and funeral sanctuaries that create a magical atmosphere of strong contrasts. This park is home to a plethora of endemic flora and fauna, including the ring-tailed lemur.
Day 10 Depart Antananarivo (B)
Journey across fascinating open landscapes of the south-western desert, from Ranohira to Tulear, where we fly back to the capital Antananarivo. En route, visit Mahafaly’s tomb and see the remarkable fire-resistant Baobab trees. The tour ends upon arrival into Antananarivo.
Oct 3 2009
Madagascar 2009
Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo (Tana)
Arrive in Antananarivo at any time. DMMP
Day 2-3 Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Visit the world-renowned upland rainforest, also known as Perinet Reserve, home of the unique Indri, the world’s largest lemur.
Day 4 Antsirabe
Travel to Antsirabe, “Vichy Malgache”, a French colonial town. Along the road discover Merina tombs, and locals cultivating rice paddies. We’ll make a stop at a local artisan workshop to gain en insight of some unique handicraft traditions of the region.
Day 5 Ambositra
Visit Lake Andraikiba or take some free time to explore the quaint town of Antsirabe on your own, by foot, bicycle, or in a famous “pousse-pousse”. Ambositra is home to some of Madagascar’s best wood carvings.
Day 6 Ranomafana (L)
Explore the magical Ranomafana National Park, home to 12 species of lemur. Discover the bewildering diversity of endemic plant and animal life including the golden bamboo lemur and red-bellied lemur.
Day 7 Ambalavao
Head south through Madagascar’s wine-producing region and enjoy the wonderful changes of landscape along the way. In Ambalavao, we visit a local paper factory where the local artisans share with us their traditional methods of producing a unique, hand-made paper.
Day 8-9 Ranohira/Isalo (B,2D)
Before departing southbound, we stop at the beautiful Anja Reserve to take a short guided walk in search of the resident ring-tailed lemur. We continue travelling through south-central Madagascar to Ranohira on the edge of Isalo National Park. Enjoy the fascinating countryside, with the day’s drive culminating in impressive views of the Isalo Mountains. Spend day 9 exploring the semi-arid Isalo National Park, with its rocky cliffs, archaeological relics and funeral sanctuaries that create a magical atmosphere of strong contrasts. This park is home to a plethora of endemic flora and fauna, including the ring-tailed lemur.
Day 10 Depart Antananarivo (B)
Journey across fascinating open landscapes of the south-western desert, from Ranohira to Tulear, where we fly back to the capital Antananarivo. En route, visit Mahafaly’s tomb and see the remarkable fire-resistant Baobab trees. The tour ends upon arrival into Antananarivo.
By Daniel • Timeline, Travel • Tags: Judith, Madagascar