Highlands East including Train
From
€1.134
( rate based on 4 people )
Information Important concerning the Train
Train connections, since 2024, between Manakara and Fianarantsoa are suspended due to several problem : technical, rail reparation. For 2025, even 2026, we have no concrete information for the resumption date . Alternatively, it is possile by road to join Manakara and integrate diiferent visits.
Original Trip using Train transportation to Manakara
Discover Highlands, East and South Coast : Betsileo conutry, Park Ranomafana, Manakara wild coast, a rail travel between Manakara and Fianarantsoa, a canoe ride on Pangalanes Canal, crossing Massif Isalo Park. Information Petit Futé : Train Manakara
The highlights of this unusual tour
. Train: Frequency is twice a week. It will be a unique experience for you, discovering isolated villages served only by train. Faces, colors, markets, Madagascar otherwise …
. Canal des Pangalanes in a canoe: a beautiful outing between land and sea.
. A must-see: The majestic Isalo Park of Western
. Anakao: one of the least frequented seaside resorts of the Big Island. White sand beaches, preserved corals. Boat or canoe trips recommended at Nosy Satrana or Nosy Ve.
Informations et questions utiles pour ce circuit Est
. Train Frequencies do not correspond to your travel schedule: no worries we can reverse mid program in relation to the direction of the train, add or remove a day.
. Without going on Manakara can we make a short train journey: there is an alternation, from Fianarantsoa, 4 hours to the village of Tologoina, our 4×4 picks you up and tracks to drop you off in Ranomafana.
. Seaside: you have more days, to vary we advise you to share the end of stay between Anakao and Ifaty
. Another route proposed by the agency including the train and the Pangalanes : yes consult Pangalanes from Mahanoro to Mananjary
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Period : This tour is possible all year round.
Level: For all, walking tours adaptable.
Accommodation type : Higher 2-star level establishments; consult us for a three stars category.
Vehicles / Transport / Framing : Airport transfers are included. Travel by 4 WD vehicle, supervised by an English Speaking driver, assisting you all along the tour.
Availability : Private Trip (no grouping), You will inform us of your stay period and we will adapt day by day.
- Day 1Antananarivo
Assistance at Ivato Airport and transfer hotel Chalet des Roses.
- Day 2Antananarivo – Antsirabe
Your driver picks you up at your hotel, you start the trip by visiting the uptown. Then you go a head to Antsirabe, the ”thermal town” of Antsirabe, crossing Behenjy, Ambatolampy, laterite landscape , lively markets, churches and Imerina Villages. Once arrived at Antsirabe, installation at Chambre du Voyageur. According timing drive until Tritriva lake 15 kms west Antsirabe. Back to the hotel after the visit. . (4 to 5 hours – Step 170 kilometers ).
- Day 3Antsirabe – Ambositra – Ranomafana
Antsirabe city tour: you will visit a particular miniatures shop (bicycle, rickshaws, trucks). Gems (tourmaline, amethyst, garnet …) are the main attractions of Antsirabe. ”Chez Joseph” ( a craftsman ) may make cutting demonstrations. South road continuation. You will cross rice terraces. Halt in Ambositra the artisanal capital specialized in wood sculptures. Lunch advised at ”Artisan Hotel” to taste the National Malagasy dish called “Romazava” ( leafy vegetables and Zebu meat ). Road from Ambositra to Ranomafana in the heart of Betsileo country. Installation at Ny Tamana Hotel. (Step 230 kms, 8 to 9 hours ).
- Day 4Ranomafana – Manakara
Visit in primary forest to observe rare species of lemur. Then, You go head to Manakara , a mid former colonial town with a small port. Manakara is the terminus of the railway FCE (Fianarantsoa- Coast East: 158 km approximately) that connects it to the city of Fianarantsoa in 12 hours minimum. Installation at the hotel La Résidence Manakara. (Step 205 kms – 6 to 7 hours )
- Day 5Manakara / Canal des Pangalanes
Guided tour in a traditional pirogue along the Pangalanes’ Channel : admiration of green landscapes and daily life of the fishermen; a picnic lunch will be held on the beach of Manakara at ”Trou du commissaire” (the hole of commissaire). Back to the hotel by mid afternoon. Swimming is not recommended in Manakara due to the strong currents.
Day 6
Manakara – Sahambavy (before Fianarantsoa)A state company FCE (Fianarantsoa – Coast – East) insures the routes of the villages between Manakara and Fianarantsoa. This old train still sometimes random for these departures. If it’s not possible to take the train, an alternative route will be offered. Otherwise the train ride allow you to admire one of the most beautiful landscapes of Madagascar. There will be many stops in small villages for which the train is the only way of communication. Arrival late in the afternoon at Sahamabavy or Fianarantsoa. Overnight at the hotel. Lac Hotel
Train frequencies : in the direction Manakara – Fianarantsoa : Wednesday and Sunday. In the direction Fianarantsoa – Manakara on Tuesday and Saturday. The ride takes on average 12 hours..- Day 7Sahambavy – Fianarantsoa – Ranohira
Departure early morning departure from Sahambavy / Fianarantsoa. Cross the vineyards until Ambalavao. Visiting Anja Reserve with their Catta lemurs. Continuation on the Road National, cross “Horombe” . You move in Bara country. You will arrive late afternoon / start evening in Isalo, (7 to 8 hours – Step 270 kms). Hôtel Isalo Ranch for 2 nights.
- Day 8Isalo
Isalo National Park is a sandstone landscape that has been dissected by wind and water erosion into rocky outcrops, plateaus, extensive plains and up to 200 m (660 ft) deep canyons. Park offers opportunities for hikes, ranging from half a day to a full day. Among the interest points are the canyons (Maki Canyon, Rat Canyon), natural pools (Natural Pool, Blue Pool, Black Pool), and Nymphs Waterfall.
- Day 9Ranohira – Tuléar
Departure direction Tulear, Crossing villages gems like Ilakaka, the “sapphire’s city”. First baobabs will appear, passing by Mahafaly country with their famous, topped by large carved posts we call ”Aloalo”. Before Tulear entrance stop at Antsokay Arboretum Antsokay grouping medicinal plants. Installation at the hotel Victory. Tolaria tour in the afternoon, you can gp can to shells market or aven a show room of Mohair carpet (Step 5 hours – 220 kms )
- Day 10Tuléar – Anakao
In the morning, boat transfer for Anakao (1 hour 30 minutes ). Installation at the Ecolodge Lalandaka. Anakao is a Vezo fishermen village’s within turquoise waters and a framework of beaches.
- Day 11 to day 12Anakao
Relaxing stay at Lalandaka. Hotel offers several activities like : snorkelling, kite surfing, Vezo pirogue along the reef up to Nosy Ve.
- Day 13Anakao – Tuléar – Antananarivo
Boat Transfer for Tulear. Airport transfer then domestic flight to Tana. End of our services.
On the East coast of Madagascar, crossing Pangalanes Channel
Landacape during a ballad on local pirgoue closed to Manakara
Site d’Anakao
| Nb Persons | Euros / person | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 494 € | |
| 3 | 1 249 € | |
| 4 | 1 134 € | |
| Single Room supplement : 294 Euros | ||
Booking modalities
Confirmation by mail of the present tour.
After Espace Mada confirmation for accommodation, transport and eventual flights availability’s : 30% deposit by bank transfer or Online Payment . Balance before departure in Tana :
- Master Card or Master Card
- Euros Cash.
Price Includes
– All Transfers Airport
– Accommodation based double room
– Pic Nic Lunch day 5
– Half-board (Breakfasts and Dinners) except Day 1 base BB
– Vehicle 4WD with English Speaking Driver from Day 2 to Day 9
– Indemnity and daily fees of the Driver, Gazoline
– Return of the car from Tulear to Tana
– Train ticket on the first class : Manakara – Fianarantsoa
– Entry and guide fees within the parks and reserves (Tritriva, Ranomafana, Anja, Isalo, Arboretum)
– Day excursion with a traditional pirogue on the pangalana channel
Price does not include
– Drinks, tips and extra; personal fees; Lunches except day 5 included; Diners Day 1
– Activities in Anakao
– Domestic flight from Tulear to Tana : Can be booked online https://madagascarairlines.com/; Indicative price : from 180 to 250 Euros according the class available.
– International Flights, Visa Fees per person : 14 days 20 Euros; 15 to 30 days 35 Euros; 31 to 60 Days 40 Euros
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