Solidarity and Rural Tourism Trip

Briefing with the driver, then road to the thermal city of Antsirabe. 4 hours of drive with some photos stops or short visit such as the visit of the aluminium factory at Ambatolampy. Accommodation at the hotel. City tour of Antsiarbe. Accommodation Chambre du Voyageur.

The guided walk around rural village of Betafo (located 25 km west of Antsirabe, direction to Miandirazo) also called ”the boucle de forgerons” picnic included
Transfer to TRITRIVA, Betafo, hiking loops to the west, the circuit invites you to meet the farmers of Vakinankaratra through large meadows, or meet with craftsmen (brick and tiles makers, or we will visit the small village of Mandritsara, the capital of blacksmiths and the carts manufacturing. Betafo is a very productive region through its climate. the people there can produce rice, varieties of fruits and vegetables. they also grow food crops. Possibility to visit the large peasants market of Betafo (every Monday)
We cross an infinite landscape decorated by volcanic landforms to discover its history, its tourist and cultural sights (sacred sites, phonolites, lakes, grave, the fall Antafofo. Night in a Rural House.

A guided walk around rural Manandona (located 20 kms South of Antsirabe), picnic included. It consists to visit the villages and It is about 3h to 5h of walk. Discover an old farmers village and wild silk, Protective ditches (or hadivory), the famous ”tamboho” of old time, You will also be brought to meet different types of customs (Famadiana, Famorana, Ala volon-jaza), which may reflect the culture of Malagasy people (season: June, July, August, September). You go for a walking tour in the rural countryside, crossing rice fields and small villages in the area, schools and meeting the real highlands peasant that will make you discover their daily life Folksongs and dancing around a fire with the villagers and families who welcome us at the end of the afternoon (Tandonaka).
Head to Ambositra the capital of craft; famous for its marquetry and sculptures. At the exit of the city we take a biffurcation for the village of Antoetra , the birthplace of Zafimaniry Country. Installation to Ecolodge Sous Le Soleil de Mada (Steps: 132 km – 2h30)

Guided walk with picnic from Antoetra to the village of Ifasina. Immersion in Zafimaniry country. It is 4 to 5 hours two-way trip. Then we reachAmbositra the capital of the craft then we continue to Ranomafana. Arrival in the late afternoon. (Step: 241 Km – 4h45). Hotel Chez Gapsard.

Ranomafana is a park covering 41,601 ha of forest. In 2007, it was ranked Heritage as World Natural of the Atsinanana (”The East”) . It shelters a rich endemic biodiversity, which includes rare species of lemur. The park is also the genetic reservoir of rare and some endemic plant species. It is traversed by many rivers that are tributaries of the river Namorona; visit from 2 to 4 hours. ( we can adapt the visit timing according to your fitness ). In the afternoon, continuation to Fianarantsoa. Visit to the Farm School site at Tambohomandrevo, downtown Fianarantsoa managed by “Bel Avenir” NGO train yearly, sixty stripped teenagers of this region, to agricultural and livestock works appropriate to rural realities. The aim is to insert them into the professional way to aware them to protect the environment. La Rizière.

Discovery of the rural areas around Fianarantsoa : from the cathedral towards Ikianjasoa, after 2km, we reach the point out with a breathtaking, we go down to Antsahamasina through eucalyptus, pine and mimosa forests. The road leads to typical Betsileo villages, and the Wine fields of this region where the tour will end at noon with a traditional Betsileo meal. Back to Fianarantsoa. La Rizière. This hotel is helped by an association for students formation in hotel / restauration. Price charged for night is used to pay students scolarity.

Head to Ambalavao and visit of the Anteimoro papirus factory visit of the Anja reserve where a large family of ring tailed lemur could be spotted. Continuation throughout the Bara ethnic country, famous in raising cattle. Arrrival in Ranohira by the end of the afternoon. Isalo Ranch.

In the morning visit of Isalo including the “nymphes waterfall”. possibility of visiting the natural black and blue pool. Turn back to the village and walk to the natural pool in the afternoon. Return back to the hotel. Isalo Ranch.

Four hours of drive to join Tuléar, passing by the village of Ilakaka, the Malagasy wild far west west because of the sapphire fever. At the entry of Tulear visit of the botanical garden called Arboretum in which almost all the dry and spiny forest characteristic of the south are present as well as endemic and medicinal plants. City tour of Tuléar and transfer to Ifaty the fishermen village.. Installation at the Hotel. Solidaire Mangily.

Beach and lstay at leisure .Excursions can be organised directly with the hotel : visit of the Baobab forest (7 species), snorkelling, nautical activities…Solidaire Mangily.

Transfert to the airport of Tuléar. Flight back to Tanà, then departure for Anjozorobe (90kms from Tanà). Depending on the time we can visit a Community immersion in Antsahabe village, supported by the “Association Fanamby” Saha Forest Camp.

Day visit in the primary forest in the morning, éco touristic tour “Shadows” in the middle of the protected area in the afternoon. Back to Tanà at the hotel Chalet Des Roses.

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the airport.