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SOUTH : Isalo and Anakao

Isalo National Park and its Mysteries

Antananarivo and South Tour - Isalo National Park and its Mysteries

Arrival and Departure : Antananarivo
  • Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to the hotel

Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport exit and will take you to the hotel.
La Villete Hotel

  • Day 2 : Antanarivo - Ambatolampy - Antsirabe

Your journey begins in the capital of Madagascar with all its unique features between hills and rice fields. Before arriving in Antsirabe, you will have a discovery break in Ambatolampy: you will see with your own eyes how the natives make artisanal aluminum cooking pots that all Malagasy people use to cook. Lunch in Antsirabe before experiencing the atmosphere of this city through the visit of the market, handicraft stores, jewelry, … Hotel H1 or Couleur Café.

  • Day 3 : Antsirabe - Ambositra - Ranomafana National Park 224 km

Renowned for its reputation as the capital of the manufacture of all kinds of handicrafts, Ambositra is an essential passage to go to Ranomafana. You will have the opportunity to see how all varieties of souvenirs you purchase are made. Picnic lunch before pursuing your road to Ranomafana.

  • Day 4: Ranomafana National Park - Fianarantsoa 35 km

With a very complex ecosystem, the forests of Ranomafana are home to fauna and flora found only in the eastern part of Madagascar thanks to the abundance of rainfall, is one of the most visited and studied parks in the country with easy access and a priceless biodiversity. Transfer to Fianarantsoa after lunch. Zomatel Hotel.

  • Day 5: Fianarantsoa - Anja Community Reserve - Ranohira 297 km

The greatest benefit of your fifth is the visit to Anja Reserve, managed by the local community, it is known thanks to the Catta lemurs, the most famous species among many others since the release of the cartoon “Madagascar” in which he plays the role of the King. We arrive at the end of the day in Ranohira. Hotel H1

  • Day 6: Ranohira - Isalo National Park - Ranohira

Landscape characterized by very curious rock formations worthy of places in a fantasy movie, the Park of Isalo is part of the biggest attraction of this proposal dominated by huge canyons. Actually, this park is located between two different worlds: in the middle of a vast expanse of dry land, an oasis that comes out of nowhere forming an impressive natural pool in which you can enjoy a nice cool bath. The typical dishes of Ranohira will be served to you before coming back to the hotel.

  • Day 7: Ranohira - Ilakaka - Tuléar 250 km approx. 5h

On the way to Tulear, you will discover the most deserted part of the great south, decorated by the feet of baobabs to show their large and imposing shape. Once arrived in the biggest agglomeration of the great south, settlement in the hotel and afternoon of relax. Moringa Hotel

  • Day 8: Tulear - Anakao 1h 30 min by boat.

From 9 am, boarding by boat to Anakao.
Anakao Oceane Lodge Hotel

  • Day 9: Stay at sea in Anakao

Anakao Oceane Lodge Hotel

  • Day 10: Stay at sea in Anakao

Hôtel Anakao Oceane Lodge

  • Day 11: Stay at sea in Anakao

Anakao Oceane Lodge Hotel

  • Day 12 : Anakao - Tuléar - Antananarivo (by plane)

Departure to be fixed according to the flight Tuléar-Antananarivo of the company Tsaradia.
La Villette Hotel

  • Day 13 : Antananarivo - Andasibe 141 km- 4h

A morning dedicated to the transfer to Andasibe. Unavoidable visit of the Vakôna Lodge Forest Reserve: Lemurs, reptiles and other animals.
Andasibe Hotel

  • Day 14: Andasibe National Park - Antananarivo 141 km

The main attraction of the park is the famous Indri Indri which lives only in the area around Andasibe. Being the largest of the lemurs, it lives in high on and rarely approaches the visitors. Meal in a restaurant around the park and you take the road back to Tananarive. Hotel La Villette

  • Day 15: Antananarivo and Departure for the international flight

NOTE: For the stay at sea, you have a choice between Anakao and Mamirano Lodge.

Included: 4×4 car with driver, guide speaking your language, one bottle of water per person per day, park guide, standard category hotel in BB, entrance ticket to the park, transfers by boat and car, lunch, taxes,
Not included: national and international flights, luggage and health insurance, dinner, personal expenses, drinks.

From 1,650 euros per person based on two people on half board.

Extra charge for internal flights to be communicated according to the period of the trip

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