The way of the south

 

  The best tour of Madagascar with the stages and the changes of landscapes since the highlands up to the grassy savannas of the South by way of the famous Isalo massif: Malagasy Wild West to end in beauty to Anakao, the village of the Vezo fishermen...

 

 

Main points

 

 

  • Anakao, the village of the Vezo fishermen
  • Antsirabe "the Malagasy Vichy"
  • Ambalavao and the Antemoro paper
  • The national park of Ranomafana
  • Isalo national park
  • Ifaty
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    D1: Paris - Antananarivo:

    Arrival from Paris. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Lodging on half board basis at Tana Plaza hotel (3*NN).

     

    D2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe:

    Drive to Antsirabe "the Malagasy Vichy". Crossing the highlands decorated by traditional houses on red brick. Stop at Ambatolampy to visit a small foundry of aluminium pots. Arrival at Antsirabe during the afternoon. Lodging on half board basis at Hôtel des Thermes (3*NN).

     

    D3: Antsirabe - Ranomafana:

    Drive to Ranomafana in the morning. Long stage with stopping at Ambositra, the capital of the Malagasy handicrafts. Discovery of the Zafimaniry woodcarvers works : sculpture on precious wood and marquetry. Arrival at Ranomafana in the end of the day. Accommodation on half board basis at Setam Lodge (a very nice lodge).

     

    D4: Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa:

    Visit of the national park of Ranomafana, this rainforest shelters many species of fauna and flora (lemurs, birds, many waterfalls, ferns...) Continuation for Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Betsileo people after the visit. Accommodation on half board basis at Tsara Guest Lodge (a very nice lodge).

     

    D5: Fianarantsoa - Ranohira:

    Departure for Ranohira passing by Ambalavao. Visit of the Antemoro paper manufactory (paper raised of flowers). Entry into the universe of the Malagasy south landscape. Accommodation on half board basis at Le Relais de la Reine hotel (3*NN).

     

    D6: Ranohira (Isalo):

    Visit of the Isalo massif all day. Trekking into this national park: possibility to discover the fauna and flora adapted to the rocky landscape, a natural pool. Back to the hotel in the end of the day. Accommodation on half board basis at Le Relais de la Reine hotel (3*NN).

     

    D7: Ranohira - Tuléar:

    Drive to Tuléar. Passage to Ilakaka, the village of the sapphire diggers. The first baobabs and Mahafaly tombs decorate the way. Visit of the Arboretum where you could see different species of the specific plants of the south region, lemurs, tortoises... Accommodation on half board basis at Le Victory hotel (2*NN).

     

    D8: Tuléar - Anakao:

    Transfer by motorboat for Anakao, the village of the Vezo fishermen. Accommodation on half board basis at Prince Anakao hotel (a beautiful hotel with bungalows).

     

    D9: Anakao (Nosy Ve):

    Excursion to Nosy Ve, the single place of nesting of the "straw in tail" (an endemic bird) Accommodation on half board basis at Prince Anakao hotel (a beautiful hotel with bungalows).

     

    D10: Anakao - Tuléar - Tana - Paris:

    Transfer for the airport of Tuléar. Flight for Tana. Connecting flight for Paris.

     

    End of services

     

     

    Rates of the tours per person

     

    Rates per person (basis 2 persons, in double room)

    1 230 €
    1 710 $US

    Rates per person (basis 4 persons, in double room)

    960 €
    1 335 $US

    Rates per person (basis 6 persons, in double room)

    870 €
    1 210 $US

    Rates per person (basis 8 persons, in double room)

    825 €
    1 145 $US

    Rates per person (basis 10 persons, in double room)

    900 €
    1 250 $US

    Supplement single

    290 €
    405 $US

    The price includes

     

  • The lodging on half board basis in hotels mentioned into the program;
  • The visits and the mentioned excursions;
  • Transfers airport - hotels - airport;
  • The car for Tana to Tuléar, driver and fuel included;
  • The transfer by motorboat Tuléar - Anakao - Tuléar;
  • Hotels taxes.

     

    The price excludes


     

  • Long haul flights;
  • Lunches;
  • Drinks;
  • Visits and excursions not mentioned into the program;
  • Personal expenses;
  • The optional insurances (cancellation - luggage - medical expenses - repatriation)
  • The national flights : Tuléar - Antananarivo

     

    Add the price of the national flights : Tana - Diégo Suarez : 165 € or 230 $US per person.


    Nord
  • Tana Plaza
    Tana Plaza

      Tana Plaza

     

    Hôtel des
    Thermes
    Thermes

     

    Setam
    Lodge
    Setam Lodge

     

    Relais de la
    Reine
    Relais de la Reine

      Relais de la Reine

     

    Paille en
    Queue
    Paille en Queue

      Paille en Queue

     

    Prince
    Anakao
    Prince Anakao

      Prince Anakao