Discovering the Merina and Betsileo beautiful landscapes, visit the main parks and reserves ( Ranoamafana, Andringitra, Isalo ). The trip ends up on the Vezo coast at Ifaty.

General and practical information :

Description : A trip with 4WD and an English speaking driver. Passing throughout the highlands characteristic of the Imerina and Bestileo’s ethics’ landscapes. Visit within the main parks and reserves of the south road : Ranomafana, l’Andringitra, l’Isalo at the end of the adventure a relax time on the beach of the west south coast of Ifaty the village of the Vezo ethnic.
Period : all year, accessible to all, steps in the parks are adapatbles

Type of accomodation : 2 choices : Level 2 star hotels own private health or Optional level 3 / 4 stars with high-end establishments on request
Vehicles / Transport : All transfers and assistance airports / hotels are included. For the trip : 4WD with english speaking driver.
Availability : These tours are privates, we adapt in comparison with your dates. The circuit can be shortened or lengthened depending on your wishes.
Flights : we can provide domestic flights. International flights are to be reserved in your country of departure.

Detailed description :

Day 1 : Antananarivo
Mette and airport assistance airport. Transfer to the city center : accomodation at Lapasoa Guest House.

Day 2 : Antananarivo – Antsirabe
Meet with the driver and briefing, then road to the thermal city of Antsirabe. 4 hours drive with some photos stops or short visit such as the visit of the aluminium factory at Ambatolampy. Accommodation at the Guest House La Chambre du Voyageur or the nice Guest House Couleur Café. Short city tour of Antsirbe and visit of the two historical lakes Tritriva and Andraikiba.

Day 3 : Antsirabe – Ambositra – Ranomafana
Continuation to Ambositra and visits for some shops of the wooden sculptures art Zafimaniry. Crossing the Betsileo’s country characterised by large the rice fields and the eucalyptus forest. Arrival in Ranofamana. Accomodation in Chez Gaspard.

Day 4 : Ranomafana - Sahambavy ( before Fianarantsoa )
Guided visit within National Park of Ranomafana .The rain forest the occasion to find a large species of flora and fauna such as the rare gold lemur, brown lemurs.... chameleons. In the afternoon drive to Fianarantsoa and installation at Lac Hotel situated nearby the the Sahambavy.

Day 5 : Fianarantsoa - Camp Catta ( Andringitra )
Breakfast visit of Tea Plantations and head to Ambalavao, visit of the Antaimoro paper’s factory. Leave the national road and join the path to Andringitra Massif. Accommodation within the Betsileo type’s bungalow ( Camp Catta ), build nearby the amazing cliff