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13 Day itinerary in Madagascar, Africa

The Solidarity tour in the East

Beautiful metis, the red and green island harmonizes in a disconcerting singularity its African and Asian origin. Rebel to the pre-eminence of one or the other, she has made herself an autonomy that styles the multiple faces of her children. Very dissimilar, they are all from there and not for that ... Read More

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By Stéphane, Mialy and Santatra

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Driver as a Guide

starting point

Antananarivo

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Discover the historic village of Ambatomanga

2

meet craftsmen (weavers and blacksmiths) who will show the extent of their talents

3

visit of Analamazoatra National Park allows you to observe Madagascar's largest lemur as well as c

4

Swim in St.Marie Island and enjoy the paradise beaches

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival in Antananarivo

Welcome to the airport by your guide driver who takes you to your guest room upon arrival on Malagasy land. The exit of the airport offers an interesting first approach to the country and quickly the Malagasy atmosphere and the effervescence of the capital are being felt.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Akany Avoko
Day 2

place Antananarivo to Ambatomanga

This first step takes you to meet a structure of economic and social development managed and created by a couple of Malagasy to help the neediest: the tinsmithing of Dieudonné (crafts). In the end, you set off in the east to discover the historic village of Ambatomanga. Madagascar's landscapes let no traveler indifferent and give way to escape. An afternoon of discoveries and meetings with the manager of the family home: Visit of the village and the cheese factory.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: La Maison Familiale Fi
Day 3

place Ambatomanga Sightseeing

A day of walking in this charming countryside that surrounds the village of Ambatomanga. Harivona, your local guide, masters his environment and embellishes this journey with his knowledge. You meet craftsmen (weavers and blacksmiths) who will show the extent of their talents. You also exchange with the farmers during your rural meetings and can better understand the difficulties they face on a daily basis. The evening focused on Malagasy culture.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: La Maison Familiale Fi
Day 4

place Ambatomanga to Andasibe

A first stop proposed at the Peyreiras reserve in order to observe more closely: chameleons, butterflies, and snakes. Then it is in the heart of the village of Andasibe that your stage ends, within the association MATOR (Madagascar Rural Tourism). An always warm welcome to introduce you to the association and its actions but also the program of the next few days. It consists of multiple activities that are adapted according to the weather and the work in progress within these families.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Andasibe Rural Homestay
Day 5

place Andasibe Sightseeing

In the morning, a visit of Analamazoatra National Park allows you to observe Madagascar's largest lemur as well as chameleons and this exceptional flora. During the afternoon, you live the daily life of these families whose activities are mainly oriented towards agriculture and household chores: working in the fields, shopping at the market, cooking, roasting and pounding coffee. Lunches are made in the company of your guests and are composed of Malagasy dishes. Evening traditional songs and dances.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Andasibe Rural Homestay
Day 6

place Andasibe to Vohimana

One last breakfast with these peasant women before heading to the small village of Ambavaniasy. Visit the distillery then walk 45 minutes (with porters) to get closer to the private reserve of Vohimana. This site is located on the edge of a protected forest teeming with natural flora and fauna. It is a free afternoon that we offer you in order to make the most of the site. At nightfall, a small guided walk takes place before dinner to observe the nightlife of this forest.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Réserve de Vohimana
Day 7

place Vohimana Reserve

During the morning, you go to meet the villagers and the spiritual representative of these souls. Exchanges and sharing about their way of life, their agricultural crops, and the methods of building homes. Lunch at the lodge. Then, it's the turn of this beautiful forest to show you all its secrets during a discovery walk accompanied by a guide of the NGO.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Réserve de Vohimana
Day 8

place Vohimana to Pangalanes Chanel

You leave the Vohimana reserve and reach the village of Manambato after taking the Rn2 and the 7km of the truck to Lake Rasoabe where your boat awaits you. Then, navigation between lakes and the channel of the Pangalanes in a peaceful atmosphere and adapted to contemplation. At your arrival, a visit to the village of Andranokoditra is offered before joining your local ecolodge created by Nolah and Nini in an exotic atmosphere.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ecolodge Chez Nolah et Nini
Day 9

place Pangalanes Chanel Sightseeing

It is by boat ride along the Pangalanes Channel and the shores of the lake Ampitabe that you start your morning. This is a visit to a village on the channel heights with your local guide. (Coffee trees, fruit trees, and rice fields). Lunch is at Nolah and Nini's after your return. During the afternoon, the meeting with the craftswomen of the village is proposed to go in search of raw materials before the workshop of the basket and making fish pods. Traditional songs and dances in the evening.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ecolodge Chez Nolah et Nini
Day 10

place Pangalanes Channel to Mahambo

Attending the departure of fishermen on the Indian Ocean remains an emotionally strong moment, especially in winter due to the power of the waves. Then, enjoy your last hours of sailing on the Pangalanes channel to the city of Tamatave where you have lunch. A 04 hours drive later, you reach the charming fishing village of Mahambo. The guest room in which you are staying gives the impression of being for a moment on Reunion Island. The lagoon located within a short distance knows how to offer you wonderful sunsets.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ecolodge Chez Nolah et Nini
Day 11

place Mahambo to Ste Marie Island (Nosy Boraha )

The first hours of the day are free and allow you to swim in the lagoon before boarding the boat to the island of St. Marie. Arriving on the island of St. Marie, a transfer by vehicle takes you to the south of the island of St. Marie to a charming little hotel located near the Island of Nattes. Welcome of the most pleasant around a welcome drink in front of the lagoon. The scene is set, all you have to do is a dream.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ecolodge Chez Nolah et Nini
Day 12

place Ste Marie Island (Nosy Boraha )

This day is offered with free activities so that you can enjoy at your leisure this beautiful island of St. Marie and its surroundings: paradise beaches, snorkeling, a traditional canoe, Island of Nattes, VVT ride, Quad or 4x4, natural swimming pools, humpback whale watching (June to end of September).

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hôtel Lakana
Day 13

place Ste Marie Island to Antananarivo

Take-off times from St. Marie’s. Therefore, it is according to your arrival time in Antananarivo that your program will depend: visit oh the capital, craft markets, restaurant on the heights ... Transfer to Akany Avoko association in the afternoon. Dinner in a guest room. Transfer to the airport for your international flight.

Meals: Dinner

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Réserve de Vohimana
  • Akany Avoko
  • La Maison Familiale Fi
  • Andasibe Rural Homestay
  • Ecolodge Chez Nolah et Nini
  • Hôtel Lakana

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (12)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport Pick Up/Drop Off Antananarivo
  • Antananarivo to Ambatomanga ground transfer
  • Ambatomanga to Andasibe ground transfer
  • Andasibe to Vohimana ground transfer
  • Boat trips on the Pangalanes Channel
  • Mahambo Boat Transfer
  • Ste Marie Island to Antananarivo

Activities expand_less

  • Discover the historic village of Ambatomanga
  • Meet craftsmen (weavers and blacksmiths) who will show the extent of their talents
  • Visit of Analamazoatra National Park  allows you to observe Madagascar's largest lemur
  • Swim in St.Marie Island and enjoy the paradise beaches

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals not specified as included
  • International Flights
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers
  • Activities not mentioned in the program

About Stéphane

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Holder of a French national guide’s certificate, Stéphane created this agency after having traveled to many countries over the last 20 years and knows Madagascar since 2003.

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