Crossing Madagascar : Trip from day 11 to day 18 |
Day 11 : Ranohira - Ihosy - Andringitra
Continuation to Andringitra Reserve. Check in the Betsileo bungalow style, starting point of all  excursions to the massive « Andringitra ». Day 12 : Andringitra - FianarantsoaHalf-day guided tour in Andringitra massive. Different treks can be arranged depending on physical condition : Tsaranoro forest ( Catta lemurs ), natural pool, the summit of Lagera ( 600m ascent, offering spectacular view of the valley ) and local villages visit. Then, drive to Fianarantsoa. Check-in Lac hotel.
Day 13 : Fianarantsoa - Ranomafana Drive to Ranomafana. Check-in Domaine Nature hotel. Nocturnal visit of the park to observe lemurs.
Day 14 : Ranomafana - Ambositra - Antsirabe In the morning, walk in the primary forest. Then, drive to Ambositra, visit the capital of arts & crafts : woodcarvings, painting…. Continuation to Antsirabe. Check-in a nice guest-house Residence Camelia.
Day 15 : Antsirabe - Miandrivazo - Tsiribihina descent Early morning drive to Miandrivazo. Transfer to the boarding point of Masiakampy . Boarding on the boat, beginning of the descent. Menabe landscapes : mango-trees, tobacco fields, Sakalava Villages. Entrance in the “gorges”. Bivouac on large sandbanks.
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Day 16 : Tsiribihina descent Continuation of the descent. Stop at a beautiful waterfall and natural pool. Swimming. Descent. Bird watching . Setting up of the camp at the end of the afternoon. Village animation, Sakalava songs and Cabosses at night.
Day 17 : Belo sur Tsiribihina - Morondava The descent ends around twelve’s o’clock. Lunch on boat. The 4WD leave Morondava in the morning to pick us up at Belo sur Tsiribihina. Continuation to Morondava via Baobab avenue to enjoy the sunset at the end of the day. Check-in Baobab hotel.
Day 18 : Morondava - Tana Airport transfer for international correspondence. End of services.

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