Tour Overview
The
Deep South trip will show you the best of MADAGASCAR. It is a 1000 km road trip
from the highlands to the south coast. It is an unforgettable trip because
every day is special and magical. You will drive on National Route 7 through
tropical forests, vast savannas and thorn forests to the coast. Along the way,
experience stunning scenery, meet over 7 ethnically unique cultures, and enjoy
the magnificent eroded mountain of CANYON which is the most popular national
park in this region. After the long and sensational drive, relaxing on the
white sand beach is worth doing in Anakao.
Highlights
Itinerary
Hotel: Feon’ny
Ala ***-After
breakfast, head east to Andasibe through the typical landscape and eastern
rainforest. On the way, stop at the Peyreiras reptile farm to observe different
endemic species of chameleons, lizards, geckos, frogs. Arrived in Andasibe
around noon. In the afternoon, visit the Analamazaotra reserve to spot the
largest lemurs of Madagascar Indri Indri, which is the largest living lemur.
Night walk to spot nocturnal species such as mouse lemurs, chameleons, frogs.Accommodation on
half board basis.
Hotel: Ribaudieres ***-Breakfast at the hotel, then morning walk in the primary
forest. Other species of lemurs can be seen during the walk, including the gray
bamboo lemur, the common brown lemur as well as various endemic bird species.
Return for lunch and departure to the hotel after the visit. In the afternoon,
return to Antananarivo. Accommodation on
half board basis.
Hotel: Centrest ***-Departure in the morning then
drive to Ranomafana through mountains, hills and rice fields. Along the way,
you will see many funeral graves, some simple; others explain what plays an
important role in the local population and their fascination with the
afterlife. Arrival in Antsirabe after a 3 hour drive: the thermal station,
"the city of water" as it is called, has become a very important
economic town, renowned for its fresh products and mineral water, commonly
called "Visy Gasy ". the city is well known both for the many
“pousse-pousse” and for the precious and semi-precious stones Continuation to
Ranomafana, known as "hot water", arrival at the end of the
afternoon, installation at the hotel before a night walk. Accommodation on half board basis.
Hotel: Ranch Lodge*** -Breakfast.
Departure for Ihosy towards the vast grassy plains of IHorombe and direction
Ranohira after visiting the artisanal papermaking factory and the Anja reserves
the house of the ring-tailed lemur. The scenery begins to change as you cross
the “Southern Gate” mountain and enter the attractive countryside of the
Betsileo people where granite outcrops dominate the horizon. Here, the
architecture of the village is also starting to change, from the one-story
'African-style' house to two-story buildings in the central highlands where
people are more like those in Southeast Asia. Is that they are not. 'Africa. Accommodation
on half board basis.
Hotel: Ranch Lodge*** -Breakfast and
drive to the village of Ranohira to choose your local guide. A day dedicated to
trekking and discovering the park, made up of a ruin-shaped massif dating from
the Jurassic, discovery of the most beautiful landscape in Madagascar. You will
visit the other side: the natural pool, where you can swim, etc. You might spot
bird species like the Madagascar hoopoe, the common Newtonia and with luck the
juvenile short-eared owl, the long-tailed ground-roller and reptiles and frogs
(Ustalet's chameleon, jewel chameleon, tailed iguanid thorny, “endemic”
mantilla expectata, Painted burrowing frog Possibility of enjoying the
spectacular sunset at the natural rocky window of Isalo if the time permits.
Hotel: Moringa ****-Breakfast at the
hotel. Road to Tulear through different villages of sapphire miners and the
southern savannah. Stop along the way to visit Zombitse National Park. You will
be able to see baobabs, well painted tombs as well as typical villages of the
southern tribes. Arrival in Toliara, installation at your hotel.Accommodation
on half board basis.
Hotel: Prince Anakao***- Breakfast at the hotel. Taking a boat to Anakao, Anakao beach awaits you with its flora and fauna. Offer of sea activities per hotel. Accommodation on half board basis for 3 nights.
Hotel: Prince Anakao***- Breakfast at the hotel. Taking a boat to Anakao, Anakao beach awaits you with its flora and fauna. Offer of sea activities per hotel. Accommodation on half board basis for 3 nights.
Hotel: Prince Anakao***- Breakfast at the hotel. Taking a boat to Anakao, Anakao beach awaits you with its flora and fauna. Offer of sea activities per hotel. Accommodation on half board basis for 3 nights.
Hotel: Le Louvre ****-Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and flight back to Antananarivo. Accommodation on half board basis.
Breakfast
at the hotel then transfer to the airport. Possibility to take a city tour of
town and last purchases at the craft market before
your transfer to the airport. Assistance for your return flight.
Trip includes
Included
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Excluded
INCLUDED
ü Accommodation on half board basis except day 1
ü All transfers from/to the airport.
ü Boat transfer go/back to Anakao
ü English speaking driver from Day 1 to Day 9
ü All visits and excursions mentioned in the
program.
ü Entrance fees and local guide services in all
parks and reserves mentioned in the program.
ü Picnic lunch in Isalo day7
ü Tourists taxes OR Vignette.
ü A bottle of water per day per person during the
trip
ü Domestic flight as per above mentioned extra
cost
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