The Avenue of the Baobabs

Welcome at Ivato Airport in Antananarivo, transfer and hotel check-in.

Walk in the center of the Malagasy capital.

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Early morning departure for the city of Antsirabe passing through the town of Ambatolampy (68km). Here we will have the opportunity to see the production of traditional Malagasy pottery, then departure towards the southern part of Madagascar, crossing the Center and the Highlands of Madagascar. We will cross several villages and be able to admire the different forms of typical highland houses, built of brick and clay. We will also see the different forms of rice fields.

Direct departure for the city of Antsirabe (101km).

Upon arrival; Visit the city of Antsirabe. Lunch at a city restaurant.

In the early afternoon, departure for the visit of LAKE TRITRIVA (20km). Arrival in AMBOSITRA (90km). Overnight stay

The city of Ambositra is the craft capital of the Merina region and is considered the craft capital of Madagascar.

Departure for the RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK (195km), long visit and trekking in the Park.

Immediately after the visit, there will be the possibility to swim in the natural hot water pool, Ranomafana indeed means boiling water.

In the late afternoon, a night visit to the park to see all the animal species that only live at night: nocturnal chameleons, mini-lemurs, lizards, butterflies, FOSSA. Overnight stay

Departure towards the city of Ambalavao passing through the capital of the large Betsileo region province. Along the way, you will encounter several magnificent landscapes, particularly grape plantations.

Along the road, we will visit the ANJA Reserve; this park hosts ring-tailed lemur species.

Dinner and overnight stay

In the morning, departure from the town of Ambalavao towards CAMP CATTA (Andringitra).

Arrival at the camp, accommodation, and lunch.

In the afternoon, departure for the Trekking, we will visit and circuit PIC CAMELEON and NATURAL POOL.

During the visit, it is possible to encounter numerous species of FAUNA and FLORA. Overnight stay in Camp

TOUR and TREKKING, GREAT LOOP EXCURSION. We will do the Imarivolanitra (Pic Boby) circuit tour in a single loop. The ascent of Madagascar's second highest peak (2,658 m) can be done in either direction on a single trip. To facilitate the visit and vary the attractions, a new circuit has been created that goes from the Boby hollow to the Diavolana ring, for a total length of 10 km. The opening of this circuit also allows the ascent of the Peak from the Tsaranoro valley.

Overnight stay in Camp

Early morning departure from Montagne for Ranohira.

You will stop in the small town of Ambalavao, known for hosting the island's largest cattle market every Wednesday and Thursday. You will then pass through the Southern Gate and cross the immense Horombe plateau.

First, you will pass between two mountains called the SOUTHERN ENTRANCE OF MADAGASCAR. Here, the green landscapes of the Highlands give way to the arid vegetation of the south.

Upon arrival in the city, check-in at the hotel.

Departure in the afternoon for the ISALO WINDOW, passing by the ISALO QUEEN to admire the SUNSET.

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TREKKING and long visit to the great ISALO NATIONAL PARK. After a challenging trail, you will discover a panoramic view of the forest, the waterfall, the natural blue pool, and the black pool with the possibility of swimming. The valley is rich in endemic flora and fauna of the southeast. The Black Pool is actually an area where water springs from an elevated source, offering some relief from the scorching sun.

Packed lunch organized in the Park valley. Return to the hotel after the visit. Overnight stay

Early morning direct departure for the town of AMBALAVAO (268km). Meal in a restaurant located in a town along the road.

Dinner and overnight stay

In the morning, departure for a visit to Madagascar's great traditional ZEBU market.

Then departure towards the city of Antsirabe.

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Direct departure towards the city of MIANDRIVAZO in the southwest direction of Madagascar.

You can admire the different forms of terraced rice fields along the road. Departure for the city of Morondava (268km). Along the way, you will cross several villages and rice fields. And climbing the mountain of the Menabe region, you can admire the panoramic view of all the plains and rice fields. Then going down, there will be baobabs along the entire road.

Arrival in the city of Morondava. Overnight stay

In the morning, embark on a sailing canoe. Direct departure crossing and navigating through all the Mangrove forests. Arrival at the fishing village called Betania.

We will visit the village and be able to witness the arrival of all the fishermen disembarking and selling their fish.

After lunch, departure for a walk and visit of the AVENUE OF BAOBABS (250km) passing first through the Twin Baobabs, then through the baobab forests and towards the Lovers' Baobabs.

Finally, arrival at the Avenue of Baobabs. Walk inside some of the largest and tallest baobabs in the world, waiting for the SUNSET.

Return to the hotel around 7:00 PM.

Overnight stay

Departure towards BEKOPAKA where the BEMARAHA TSINGY are located (250km). And throughout the journey, you will cross a magnificent red sand track surrounded by Baobab forests and thorny forests. Arrival at the Tsiribihina river and transfer by ferry. Meal in a restaurant located in the town of Belo-sur-Tsiribihina.

Direct departure for Bekopaka passing through several small villages.

Arrival at the Manambolo river and transfer by ferry (travel time 20 minutes). Overnight stay. In the morning, embark on a traditional pirogue for a visit to the Manambolo river gorge, passing under the bird and bat caves.

After visiting the gorge, we will depart towards the entrance of Bemaraha Park (15km). The visit to the BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK begins with the forest and the GRAND TSINGY and ends with the cave. During the visit to the Park, you will have the opportunity to climb the Tsingy by doing some CLIMBING (equipment will be provided at the park entrance).

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Departure for the KIRINDY FOREST, we will cross twice by car on the barge to cross the two rivers (Manambolo and Tsiribihina).

And along the entire route, you will cross a magnificent red sand track, surrounded by baobab forests and thorny forests.

Lunch in the city of Tsiribihina.

In the early afternoon, departure towards the town of Morondava (65 km) and we will continue crossing the baobab avenue again.

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Early morning departure towards the town of Antsirabe, crossing several villages and mountains.

Arrival in the town of Miandrivazo, lunch break at the Princesse du Tsiribihina restaurant. Then free time.

In the afternoon, departure for the town of Antsirabe and arrival in the city in the afternoon. Overnight stay

In the morning, departure for the Malagasy capital (travel time 3 hours). Lunch and hotel check-in.

After lunch, visit the QUEEN'S PALACE.

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