Trekking Madagascar
From
€1.476
( rate based on 4 people )
Special Trekking Tour
From Tananarive to Tulear and Anakao: Our local agency invites you on guided hikes on the highlands, to climb around the Andringitra, the 2nd summit of Madagascar, to discover national parks. Last days for Relaxing in Anakao which is also appreciated by divers.
Hikes included
– Manandona Village: in rural areas on the outskirts of Antsirabe
– Walking tour for the village of Ifasina, in Zafimaniry territory
– Incursion into primary forest: the Ranomafana Protected Area
– The ascent of Boby Peak at 2,500 metres
– Isalo National Park: a day loop from the natural pool to the waterfall of nymphs, contrast between forests and rocky massifs.
More ideas on the sites crossed
– Story telling a day in Zafimaniry area From Antoetra to Ifasina
– Andringitra and Tsaranoro Valley : Camp Catta in Tsaranoro
– The walking tours in the massif of Isalo
– Other Hikes: Espace Mada also offers Tsingy of Bemaraha
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Period : All the year excepting month of February.
Level : Requires Good Walker; Pic Boby elevation : 2 500 meters.
Accomodation : 2 stars hotels, camp during Andringitra Trek.
Vehicule / Transport : 4×4, English-speaking driver. You will be supervised by specialized guides during the various treks.
Availibility : Private tour, we arrange it according your dates.
Domestic lights : Espace Mada can handle booking domestic flights.
- Day 1Antananarivo
Meet Espace Mada driver at the Ivato airport and transfer to the hotel Belvédere.
- Day 2Antananarivo – Antsirabe
Start 8 am, pick up by your driver and departure Antsirabe. Some stops along the road like Behenjy, Ambatolampy, Imerina villages, a,d markets. Once Arrived in Antsirabe exit 15 kms west for Tritriva Lake Guided tour all around this large crater lakes which evokes Madagascar Map. Installation at your hotel. (Step 170 kms, 4 to 5 h) La Chambre du Voyageur.
- Day 3Antsirabe – Antoetra
Walk closed to Manandona (located south, 20 kms from Antsirabe). This half day trek consists by visit villages and campaign during 3 to 5 hours. Discover 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). Then, head to Ambositra the craft capital . At city exit, you take a bifurcation for Antoetra village, birthplace of Zafimaniry Country. Installation int an Ecolodge Ivato River Lodge. (Step: 132 kms – 3 hours )
- Day 4Antoetra – Ranomafana
Guided walk with picnic from Antoetra to Ifasina Village . Full immersion in Zafimaniry country. It is a Four / Five hours two-way trip. Then you continue to Ranomafana. Arrival late in the afternoon. (Step: 241 Kms – 6 hours ) Accommodation Chez Gaspard
- Day 5Ranomafana
Visit Ranomafana national Park with a local guide during 4 hours. Int the afternoon second visit of a typical village in the heart Tanala, located 15 kms south Ranomafana, which has 53 homes, a small royal palace, a school. Meeting and exchange with farmers and you will hear songs and see traditional dances.
Day 6
Ranomafana – AmbalavaoRoad via Fianarantsoa to Ambalavao Stop at Anja reserve, run by a villagers association. You discover specific species of lemurs. Possibility to visit the local factory of Antaimoro paper. Installation at your hotel. Ambalavao is located on the borders of Highlands and of the Betsileo country, nestled in a valley surrounded by granite mountains and dominated by the massif of Andringitra and Boby peak. This is the starting point for your trek to reach Boby Peak. (Step 115 Kms – 4 hours ). Hotel Tsinenimaparihy Lodge
- Day 7Ambalavao – Andringitra / Vallée du Tsaranoro
An early departure tpwards the Andringitra Mountain range. Along the way, you can enjoy visiting the vineyardss Soavita and taste their wines. In Ambalavao, visit a workshops of handicraft Antaimoro paper and silk. From here, you attack the track that leads to the entrance of the national park for about 45 km.Beautiful scenery that you have enough time to contemplate cause of the state of the track. In Namoly you enter in the park and begin your first day of hiking to go to th royal bath called ”Asaramanitra” and join the capment at Andriampotsy, over a period about 4 hours of walking and 400 m of elevation. Our first camp will take place at Andriampotsy at the foot of hyge granite cliffs, at 2050 m of altitud. CAMP
- Day 8Andringitra / Vallée du Tsaranoro
The summit is located in the crest which is very exposed to the eastern climate influences with a very humid smog could quickly cover the summit; and may spoil the beautiful climb to this prestigious peak of Madagascar. After only 2h 30 minutes of walk you will reach the peak, and enjoy a wonderful view of the whole region. In very good weather, even the massif of Isalo a bit far on the south can be seen. Descended from the pick then on the circuit ”extra-terrestrial; once the trip continues you will understand soon why this tour is called thus. Strange surreal lunar landscape setting in mountainous surroundings that you won’t easily forget. On the descent after this beautiful landscape you cross the forest of endemic Palm called ”ravenea glauca” continuation to the camping site of Iantaranomby for the night. CAMP.
- Day 9Andringitra / Vallée du Tsaranoro
Departure after breakfast for the descent of the Valley of Tsaranoro. Possibility of spotting the Pachypodium of enchyflorum, different species of aloe and lizards. Once on the foot of the massif, the path continues through several villages in the Barabory; Bara and Betsileo culture mixes. From the village of Morarano, you start the cross of this beautiful valley of the Tsaranoro to finish on Camp Catta. Camp Catta / Equiped Tent.
- Day 10Andringitra / Vallée du Tsaranoro – Ranohira (Isalo)
The road is a small track before joining the N7 for around five hours: Cross plateau ‘Horombe’. Enter in Bara’s country. Arrival by the end of the afternoon at Isalo, exceptional as a Far Westdecor which presents impressive canyons, rock formations carved by erosion, majestic landscapes. set for 2 Nights in Isalo Ranch. (Step 210 kms, 6 h)
- Day 11Ranohitra ( Isalo )
A day Trek in Isalo National Park,: Start by the natural pool, a belvédère for a panoramic view, cross a big part of the massif to joint the waterfall; finish by the black and blue pools.
- Day 12Ranohira – Anakao
Morning departure from Ranohira; 5 driving hours to join Tuléar, Transfer by boat to Anakao Set in hotel Longo Vezo.
- Days 13 and 14Anakao
Relaxing stay at your hotel in Anakao which offers serveral activities like : Vezo pirogue trip along the reef up to Nosy Ve (we can easely see the Phaethon), diving, snorkelling fishing, snorkelling or kite surfing..
- Day 15Anakao – Tulear – Antananarivo
Transfer by boat back to Tuléar from Anakao, then until Tulear airport. Fly back for Tananarive . Transfer to the hotel Belvédère
- Day 16Antananarivo
City tour in Antananarivo, beginning by the Queen palace, Continue to avenue independance, limited by a railway station. Passing the artificial lake Anosy after and ending with the handicraft market to buy some souvenirs. Transfer airport to fly back home.
Paysages Ruraux Antsirabe
Randonnée dans l’Andringitra
Pirogue Vezo Anakao
Numbers Persons | Euros per person | |
---|---|---|
2 | 2 188 € | |
3 | 1 664 € | |
4 | 1 476 € | |
Single Room Supplement : 229 Euros |
Booking Modalities / Payment
Email Confirmation for the present trip.
After Espace Mada confirmation of availability hotels, transport and eventual flights : 30% Deposit is requested by bank transfer or Online Payment – Balance before departure in Tananarive :
- CB Visa or Master Card or Cash ( Euros or USD )
Price Includes
– Accommodation base double(s) Room(s) / Tent(s)
– Half-board (Breakfasts and Dinners) except Day 1 and 15 base B and B
– Pic Nic Lunch Day 3 and 4
– Full Board during Trek Pic Boby
– All Transfers Airport
– Vehicle 4WD with English speaking driver from Day 2 to Day 12
– Indemnity and daily fees of the driver. Fuel
– Return of the car from Toliary to Tana
– Boat Transfer Toliary – Anakao – Toliary
– Entry and guide fees within the sites and reserves (Tritriva, Ranomafana, Tanala Village, Anja Reserve, Andringitra, Isalo)
– Hiking around Manandona and Zafimaniry Village, (picnic lunch offered)
– Hiking and bivouac within the national park of Andringitra on full board : Guide, porters, cook, Entrance and guide fees, Mats and tents
Price DOES NOT INCLUDE
– Drinks, extra and tips, personal fees; Diners Day 1 and 15
– Lunches a part from day 3 and 4 and during trek Pic Boby included
– Sleeping bag and headlamp during the camping in Andringitra
– Activities in Anakao
– Domestic flights Tulear Tana : book online, link : 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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