Madagascar Adventure

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Overview
Highlights
- Hike the colourful sandstone canyons and swim in natural pools in Isalo National Park
- Traverse the limestone pinnacles of Tsingy de Bemaraha
- Search for lemurs in Ranomafana Nature Reserve and Kirindy Forest
- Trek amongst the granite peaks and valleys of Andringitra National Park
- Enjoy the magnificent sunset colours at the Baobabs Alley
- Canoe and beach camping along the Manambolo River
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Trip includes
- 20 breakfasts, 18 lunches and 18 dinners
- airport transfers (day 1 and 21 only)
- 9 nights in 2 star hotels on a twinshare basis
- 11 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
- group camping equipment including tent and sleeping mat (sleeping bag and pillow not included)
- English speaking local guide (or driver-guide only for groups of 2-4 people)
- porters and cook/camp crew for trek in Bongalava
- canoe assistants and cook/camp crew on Manambolo River
- permits and entry fees as listed in itinerary
- local guide in Isalo, Tsingy, Andringitra, Ranomafana National Parks
- private vehicle transport throughout
- tourist taxes
Itinerary

On arrival in Antananarivo on Day 1 you will be met at the airport and transferred to the group hotel for overnight. The rest of the day is at leisure. Please be sure to advise us of your flight details. If you are arriving earlier than Day 1, please make your own way to the hotel. Alternatively, we can assist with private transfers (additional cost applies)
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You will have a meeting with your guide at the hotel lobby in the early morning before trip departure (please have breakfast before the briefing). We begin our exploration of Madagascar with a drive through typical landscape of mid-west Madagascar, a land of volcanic ...
As we drive further west, the landscape is dominated by starkly eroded hills that serve as pasture land to the numerous cattle (or 'zebu') in this part of the country. The road to Belobaka is very rough but makes for an interesting journey. We have a short break here ...
We begin walking through a small rocky trail along the massif. We follow a natural spring where cascades have formed a natural swimming pool. Arrival and lunch in the village of Ankavandra in the region of Menabe (big red). In the afternoon we begin Manambolo river descent. Overnight camping on the river bank. (walk approx 3 hrs)
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This is a spectacular and isolated part of Madagascar that is only accessible by boat or by foot. We pass through scenic riverscapes of low hills, exposed low cliffs and bamboo thickets. Red, orange and yellow are the dominant colours of the cliffs due to erosion expo...
After breakfast we continue our way through this imposing gorge, between limestone walls, craggy caves and overhangs on which we can see unusual vegetation, much birdlife and many colours. We may also hear the shrill cries of black parrots resounding against the rock ...
After breakfast we visit the “Tsingy of Bemaraha”. The World Heritage listed Tsingy is the largest reserve in Madagascar and is home to diverse wildlife including many species of Lemur. This fascinating raised limestone plateau is a complex of countless chaotic razor ...
Today is a rugged 4WD journey (a rough and dusty road!) through the remote west of Madagascar. We stop for lunch at Belo Tsiribihina before crossing the Tsiribihina River by local car ferry. The drive beyond passes through Madagascar's endemic western dry deciduous f...
After breakfast we take another guided walk in the forest while the animals are active in the early morning period. Kirindy Forest is the only place in Madagascar where we may see Fosa (the island's largest carnivore). Striped mongoose, the giant jumping rat, the popu...
Today is a long day of driving but we are rewarded by spectacular scenery. From Morondava we drive to Miandrivazo, a small town on the edge of the Tsirbihina River. We have a picnic lunch near here before continuing our drive to Antsirabe, known as the rickshaw (or ...
Today we travel to Ranomafana Rainforest National Park located on the eastern mountain slopes of the island and dominated by a humid tropical climate - quite a contrast to the dry western regions. En route we stop for lunch at Ambositra, home of woodcarving (marquetry...
Today we have a whole day exploring this evergreen primary forest. This is one of the most extensive wildlife areas. It‘s the only locality for the recently discovered Golden bamboo lemur as well as the world‘s rarest primate, the giant bamboo lemur. There, we can appreciate the views of the tumbling waters of the Namorona river. Picnic lunch. Diner and overnight in hotel.
meals : B,L,D
In the morning we will drive to Ambalavao to visit the factory of Antemoro paper and the market. After lunch drive to Andringitra. We arrive to our camp just outside the park in the evening to settle in for dinner and a rest ready for tomorrows adventure. (approx 200 kms, 6 hrs)
meals : B,L,D
There are 2 different trekking excursions for this day, however the entire group stays at the same campsite (2050m) tonight - OPTION 1 - We pass through the village of Ambalamanandray before climbing a ridge with panoramic views over the valley. We cross the Zomandao...
This morning we farewell our guides, porters and crew, and drive back to Ambalavao (about 3 hrs) for lunch. In the afternoon, we travel on good road via Ihosy (zebu territory) across the Horombe plateau with its grasslands dotted with termite mounds. We reach the dram...
Today we explore the colourful and deeply eroded sandstone plateau of the Isalo National Park. We have a great day excursion, walking in "the Canyon des Makis" where we may discover some lemurs, exploring the rugged canyons with their abstract erosion sculpturing, and...
As we leave the Isalo region today we drive through a semi-arid landscape known as the "Spiny Desert" and the famous "Mahafaly Tombs". We keep driving southwards, passing through wealthy sapphire mining towns, to reach the coastal town of Toliara. Overnight hotel. (approx 240 kms, 4 hrs driving)
meals : B,L,D
Today we say our final goodbyes to our guide/driver and make our way to the airport for our flight back to Antananarivo. (Please note: flight at own expense - schedule is subject to change and availability, and the flight is unescorted). Upon arrival in the capital ci...
After breakfast, the trip concludes. You will be transferred to the airport for onward travel if you leave Tana today. For departures on any other day, airport transfers can be arranged for an additional cost.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
An excellent adventure
To do this trip you need fitness and agility.For me all aspects from guide,orga...
This trip was absolutely fantastic
The quality of the hotels was amazing and the different vehicles were excellent. The drive to the river was an adventure in itself and the canoeing was a special rem...
We loved this 21 day action packed adventure! It was incredibly well organised and ran very smoothly, despite the complex logistics involved with 4WD vehicles, canoes and canoe crew, cooks, camping gear, mini bus transport and porters
Rynah, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and peop...
I just wanted to let you know that my Madagascar Adventure was fabulous
Your local operator is excellent and the logistics were absolutely spot on. The guide and drivers were superb, the vehicles top quality, the camping equipment excell...
Definitely an adventure of a lifetime! Local team super organized
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Internal flight Toliara/Antananarivo is NOT included
- International flights and airport taxes
- Arrival and departure transfers if not arriving/ departing on Days 1 & 21
- Sleeping bag
- Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks.
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Tips
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Visa
Accommodation
- 9 nights hotel
- 11 nights camping/ permanent safari camp
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