Discover the Unique in Madagascar - Lemurs, Baobabs, Tsingy
Discover the Unique in Madagascar - Lemurs, Baobabs, Tsingy
Discover the Unique in Madagascar - Lemurs, Baobabs, Tsingy
13 Days Starting and ending in Antananarivo
Visiting: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Antsirabe, Morondava, Bekopaka
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Tour code:
FOSA13D03
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
3-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Madagascar has a wide variety of natural resources, and famous for its biodiversity. Moreover, If you are an adventure lover and enjoy discovering new things in the nature, this tour is made for you. We will lead you to the west coast of Madagascar to see the spectacular landscape of outstanding beauty in the name of Tsingy. Not only but, we will also show you a lot of beautiful species of Lemurs and reptiles.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Antananarivo
Location: Antananarivo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel la Villette (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Your island adventure begins in the city centre and capital, Antananarivo. The bustling capital of Madagascar is known as Tana to many travellers. With an open schedule today, just relax, settle in, or wander through the city’s diverse architectural history. Our guide will meet you at the airport and will take you to the hotel. If you arrive early on the day, contact us at Fosa Travel for information on any attraction that you can visit in town.
Day 2 : Antananarivo - Andasibe
Location: Andasibe
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Vakona Forest Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day two sets off heading east where you’ll quickly get up close and personal with the island’s vibrant array of wildlife. Chameleons, lizards, frogs, snakes, butterflies, and Sifaka Lemurs are only the short list of creatures you’ll see first-hand at the Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve
With so many more species of lemur, like Indri and ring-tailed, we will next head farther out to Andasibe, the world-renowned lemur watching paradise. In the afternoon, we will visit Park Mitsinjo, where you can find chameleons, snakes, birds and most importantly the largest lemur species, Indri. When night falls, perhaps your true inner-explorer can come alive as we’ll hike through the forest to catch a glimpse of night lemurs and other nocturnal friends
Day 3 : Andasibe
Location: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Vakona Forest Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We can’t see it all in just one day, though. Spend hours more wandering through Andasibe National Park on Day 3. Unique, rare, and endangered all describe the species of animals you’ll see here, including 11 different lemur species. In the afternoon, the wildlife adventure continues as we visit Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park. There, you’ll walk among flora and fauna unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Day 4 : Andasibe - Antsirabe
Location: Antsirabe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hôtel Le Royal Palace (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Andasibe early in the morning, heading inland 7.5 hours through beautiful highlands and valleys to the colourful and classic city of Antsirabe. The French called it ‘The city of water’ for its thermal springs. Once there, Madagascar’s iconic rickshaws will wheel you around to all the top sites.
Day 5 : Antsirabe - Morondava
Location: Morondava
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Laguna Beach (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Famous for its river delta, and but even more for Baobab trees, our excursion next heads to Morondava on the west coast of Madagascar.
We’ll leave early in the morning for the 9-hour drive, with the afternoon free to discover the scenic tree lines of Baobab Avenue and soak in the sunset on the coastal horizon.
Day 6 : Morondava
Location: Morondava
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Relais de Kirindy (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Down the river delta of Morondava on the morning of Day 6, we’ll sail through the mangroves and visit the fisherman village.
From a boat on the water in the morning to a trek through the forest in the afternoon, we’ll see Fosa, Lemurs, and dozens of other animal species at Kirindy Forest.
Day 7 : Morondava - Bekopaka
Location: Bekopaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Olympe du Beramaha (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
On Day 7, we will continue our trip to Bekopaka, a small village located next to the Bemaraha National Park. To add to the excitement, we will cross the Tsiribihina River and the Manambolo River by little ferry. Be prepared for a ferry crossing like no other you have experienced.
Day 8 : Bekopaka
Location: Bekopaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Olympe du Beramaha (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park start here. We will take a boat to visit the Gorge of Manambolo, a river with wonderful landscape. After that we will start our journey to visit the small tsingy.
Day 9 : Bekopaka
Location: Bekopaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Olympe du Beramaha (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 is a full-day visit to the Big Tsingy. Around an hour from the hotel, we will start our trekking at the Big Tsingy. Be prepared, as “tsingy” means “where one cannot walk barefoot”. So put your hiking boots on to take on this sweeping area covered in spectacular but needle-like rock formations. There are a few circuits that depend on your fitness level, as the trekking can last for 5 hours. The suspension bridge in the park has been declared the world’s most treacherous footpath. Are you brave enough?
Day 10 : Bekopaka - Morondava
Location: Morondava
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Laguna Beach (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will leave Bekopaka in the morning, going back to Morondava. As a city on the seaside, good qualify of seafood can be found in here. You can choose a restaurant and have a nice seafood dinner.
Day 11 : Morondava - Antsirabe
Location: Antsirabe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Palace (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a restful night’s sleep at one of Morondava’s cozy hotels, our tour will return to Antsirabe on the 11th day, approximately a 9 hour trip. Along the way, view the landscape from seaside to highland looking out the window of the air-conditioned bus. Midway, we’ll stop for lunch at Miandrivazo, which is considered the hottest place in Madagascar. Upon arrival, the evening of day seven is about rest, so settle in to your comfy hotel in Antsirabe.
Day 12 : Antsirabe - Antananarivo
Location: Antananarivo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Villette (Or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The final leg of our journey sends us back to the city where it all began. After a 3.5-hour drive through beautiful and wavy central highlands, we’ll have the day to tour the famous sites of Antananarivo. Highlights of the tour on Day 12 include the Queen’s Palace, Anosy Lake, as well as the markets and French Colonial buildings of Independence Avenue.
While the island is ripe with natural beauty, an extra special tour connects you to Antananarivo’s architecture and history at the oldest train station in town, Gare Soarano.
Day 13 : Antananarivo
Location: Antananarivo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Just as the tour began, Day 13 is yours for the taking. Heading to the airport later in the day? Contact us at Fosa Travel for information on the best remaining tour spots.
Say farewell, for now, to Madagascar; a genuine island and a world apart. What a grand adventure it’s been!
What's Included
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Accommodation
8 nights hotel accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfer on the first day and at the end of the tour
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
A driver guide will follow the whole tour
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Local Taxes
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
The fitness level required for this tour is medium, as we are going to the rural area and will visit some reserves, some hiking will be needed.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, an English-speaking driver guide will follow the tour. Also, English-speaking local guide at the parks / reserves are also avalible.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No. However, if you have any special request, please contact us
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fosa Travel was created in 2018
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