A member of our team will welcome you at the international arrival hall, please look out for a sign with your name after you exit the restricted area with your luggages.
You will then be led to your vehicule for your private transfer and chauffeured to your hotel.
Once in town, you will drive or walk the neighbourhoods with your guide to enjoy the picturesque ambience of the noble-men residence area, with both well-kept traditional houses, the colonial houses, palaces, cathedrals, the charm of the narrow, curved, upslope cobblestoned streets and ensemble of cute traditional Malagasy houses, built entirely of wood.
We take a flight to Morondava and visit the Vezo fishermen village of Betania.
The Vezo are seminomadic coastal people of southern Madagascar that have become accustomed to live from sea fishing.
Enjoy the beach of the Mozambique Channel in this laid back town.
Spend some time in the Kirindy reserve, home of the Fosa, the largest mammal carnivore in Madagascar.
Kirindy is one of Madagascar’s most threatened ecosystems: its dry deciduous forests. It is also famous for the giant jumping rat, but is also home to seven species of lemur and a number of endemic reptiles.
We will spend a full day here to spot the wildlife and discover the flora before stopping at the world famous Baobab Alley to photograph the dramatic sunset over these endemic trees.
We leave the region of the Menabe to return in the highlands. En route, we will have the opportunity to make several stops to enjoy the hilly landscapes of Madagascar’s Midwest, the views over the rice fields and the traditional villages of the highlands. This region is dedicated to the agriculture and we will see villagers with their colourful stands stocked with products. Overnight in the town of Antsirabe, known for its thermal waters and rickshaws.
We continue our journey heading south across the highlands to reach Ambositra, the Malagasy handicrafts’ capital located 105 km from Antsirabe, known for its wood carving Zafimaniry Art..
We will overnight in the town of Fianarantsoa, which, thanks to the richness of the architecture of its old buildings, shows the different stages of colonization and evangelization of Madagascar.
We leave the highlands of Madagascar and enter a new microclimate: the dry bush and semi desert of southern Madagascar.
We will visit the Anja Reserve, managed by the local community of villagers. This reserve is home to many unique species of lemurs including the very famous ring tailed lemur. We will continue our road trip to the rock formations of Isalo
We will hike through the canyons and oases of Isalo and its lunar landscape. This environment was formed during the Jurassic age and where the unique flora has evolved, adapting to the existing conditions. After the canyons, we will see panoramic views of the landscape and have several opportunities to take a dip or simply admire the natural swimming pools and waterfalls. To end our day, we contemplate the sunset over and through the famous Window of Isalo.
We have an early drive to the Zombitse National Park which constitutes the most important remnant of dry deciduous forest of Madagascar. Zombitse-Vohibasia acts as a transition zone between the dry and the humid forests of Madagascar, therefore the fauna and flora is especially rich within the protected area. Baobabs and several orchids are particularly common.
We go to the port of Toliara in time for our speed boat transfer to Anakao, a small fishermen village located 45km south and only easily accessible by boat.
Forget crowded places and be seduced by the beautiful Andovoke bay, an over a kilometer and half long white sand beach with turquoise waters.
Opting for a different mean of transportation, we embark on some quad bikes or a 4x4 truck through small villages and sandy roads to get to one of the largest lakes of Madagascar.
This off-the beaten track national park is home to pink flamingoes, century old baobabs, lemurs and blind fishes.
After a picnic, we spend the afternoon on the magnificent and desert beach of Ambola.
We sail to Nosy Ve, a small 1km long inhabited island. It is a sacred place for people of Anakao.
The crossing takes less than 1 hour to go depending on the winds.
The island is one of the few places in the world known as a place of reproduction of red-tailed tropic bird (Phaethon rubricauda).
We can observe adults nesting with baby birds. This island is also a good snorkeling spot and has an amazing beach.
For once in your life, you may feel like you are Robinson Crusoe.
We take the speed boat to Toliara and fly back to Antananarivo. We take advantage of the available time remaining to browse the handcraft market.
If time allows, end your trip with a gastronomic dinner in one of the best restaurants of Antananarivo.
