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South and East

South and East

Duration : 14 days / 13 nights

Availability : All year

Route :  Antananarivo – Sainte Marie

Highlights :

– Stays in Ifaty and Sainte Marie Island

– The Isalo and Andasibe National Parks

– The discovery of Zafimaniry art

-The picturesque landscapes of the Highlands and the Madagascan Far West

-The Mahafaly Plateau and its mysterious funerary arts

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Day 1 - Antananarivo

Pick-up at Ivato airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 2 : Antananarivo - Tuléar / Tuléar - Ifaty (45mn – 30km)

Transfer to the airport and flight to Tulear. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Free stay in this famous destination where seaside tourism enthusiasts can enjoy the sun all year long, but also the sandy beach, quad bike ride by the sea, boat trip, water sports, ... Overnight at the hotel . Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 3 : Ifaty

Free stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 4 : Ifaty - Ranohira (6 h - 265 km)

Departure for Ranohira. Stop for a visit of the Antsokay Arboretum which is the perfect place for flora lovers as it is home to nearly 900 plant species, which 90% are endemic. Continuation of road RN7 and appreciation of baobabs in the beautiful scenery of the spectacular Great South landscape. Crossing of the Mahafaly plateau and its numerous tombs surmounted by Aloalo (carved wooden posts). The Mahafaly tomb is a funerary art with representative drawings of the deceased past life. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 5 : Ranohira

Day dedicated to the visit of Isalo national park. This ruiniform massif is a 80 000 ha protected area. It is above all, the habitat of numerous species of fauna and flora, that are scattered throughout the reserve. Apart from reptiles and lemurs, 77 species of birds live there, which 70% are endemic. Hiking in the canyons, and swimming in natural pools will also be on the program. For the more athletic travelers, possibility to visit the reserve by bike (optional). Towards the end of the afternoon, admiration of the sunset through the Isalo Window, an opportunity to take some picture-postcard landscape. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner.

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Day 6 : Ranohira - Fianarantsoa (6h - 285km)

Continuation to Fianarantsoa. Visit of the Anja village reserve which is a park created by the inhabitants of this place rich in biodiversity. We can observe the makis catta. 15km further north, stop at Ambalavao to visit an Antemoro papermaking workshop which is a local handicraft specialty based on avoha, a fibrous bark. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 7 : Fianarantsoa - Antsirabe (6h30mn - 240km)

Departure for Antsirabe. All along the road we will appreciate the beautiful traditional houses that are typical of the highlands. Arrival at Ambositra, visit of the workshops of the most famous Malagasy artisans; their know-how in marquetry and woodcarving, listed in the UNESCO cultural heritage, better known as "art zafimaniry", are so sublime that one can leave the city of Ambositra only after buying some of their products as souvenirs. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 8 : Antsirabe - Andasibe (6h45mn - 300km)

Continuation of the road towards the East of Madagascar while admiring one last time the beautiful landscapes of the Highlands with their sumptuous valleys, small villages, and rice fields. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 9 : Andasibe

In the morning, visit of the special reserve of Analamazaotra, where you can observe a great diversity of fauna and flora, including the tawny lemur and the Indri indri which has several features : it is the largest and the most noisy lemurs. It is also interesting due to the fact that it has no tail and above all, it is monogamous. In all, 12 species of lemurs live in this reserve. Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 10 : Andasibe - Tamatave (4h15 - 215km)
Early departure for Tamatave. In the afternoon, we will visit the city and its port which is the largest in Madagascar. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
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Day 11 : Tamatave - Soanierana Ivongo - Sainte Marie (165km / 4h30mn + 1h30mn of navigation)

Transfer to the port of Soanieran'Ivongo, then embarkation on a boat to reach Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha), one of the most popular destinations in Madagascar. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Come and experience the adventure of a lifetime on this authentic island! Indulge in a whale safari (available July to September), witness the incredible whale festival (in July), explore the untouched beauty of primitive forests, dive into the crystal-clear waters of the sea, and bask in the sun on the magnificent beaches. This place offers all the opportunities that a traveler seeking a complete change of scenery could ask for! Don't miss out on the chance to have an unforgettable holiday here! Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 12 : Sainte Marie

Free stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 13 : Sainte Marie - Antananarivo (1 hour flight)

Transfer to the airport and flight to Antananarivo. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

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Day 14 : Antananarivo - International flight

Visit of the Dike craft market. Drop-off at the airport for international flight. Included: Breakfast.

Tour Location

Included :

- Reception at Ivato International Airport

- Accommodation in a double room in 2- or 3-star hotels

- Meals as indicated in the program - Tourist vignettes and tourist taxes in hotels - All airport / hotel transfers and vice versa as indicated in the program

- Transportation with a driver, except at Ifaty and Sainte Marie (free stay)

- Fuel and driver's allowance - Entrance and guiding fees during visits

Not included :

- International flights and the domestic flights Antananarivo-Tulear and Sainte Marie-Antananarivo

- Travel insurance

- Visa fees (35 euros)

- Tips, drinks and personal expenses

-Services not mentioned in the program