The Pangalanes Channel
( rate based on 4 people )
PANAGALANES CHANNEL :
Experience an orignal cruise from Mahanoro to Mananajry. Train Manakara – Fianarantsoa. Ranomafana National Park. An original trip on the East Coast of Madagascar
Navigate the Pangalanes Channel
Stay on the east coast of Madagascar: Tananarive – Brickaville – Mahanoro – Pangalanes Channel – Mananjary – Manakara – Ranomafana – Antsirabe – Tananarive. A river cruise from Mahanoro to Mananjary; the train ride from Manakara to Fianarantsoa; Ranomafana Primary Forest Park.
The East Coast of Madagascar, a trip full of colonial history
The channel creation under Gallieni
During the colonial era, General Joseph Gallieni initiated a project for a channel along the east coast of Madagascar and exert military and administrative control over the region Work began in 1896 to create a 665 km waterway. Local people were involved, 300 people dug the canal in terrible conditions. The work was completed in 1904. Through winding swamps, the canal became a fast-moving route for goods, and led to the settlement of many villages on the shores.
Jean Laborde an explorer arrived on the East Coast of Madagascar
Jean Laborde is one of the great figures of the discovery of Madagascar; How did he get to the Big Island? It was November 8, 1831, his ship lacking water and food, had come to ground on the southeastern coast of Madagascar in front of Vohipeno. During the cruise you can discover Jean Laborde’s famous anchor.
The Fianarantsoa – Manakara
The French settlers began the construction of the line in 1926. This track was operational in 1936. 163 km of railway tracks, 17 stations (designed by the architect of Cantelou) are served; it has 48 tunnels and 65 bridges. Train Trip
With Espace Mada another way to discover the East Coast
Alternatively we offer a second circuit in eastern Madagascar incorporating another part of the Pangalanes from ManambatoEst : Perinet Reserve Pangalanes Sainte Marie
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Accessible à tous
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Group Size Large Group
Description : A trip through eastern Madagascar: discovery of the greenest region of the Big Island. , passing through Mahanoro, the famous Pangalanes channel with a motorized barge , Mananjary, Manakara Ranomafana and Antsirabe.
Period : All year long subject to weather conditions. Recommended months: September to December. Avoid February.
Access : Accessible to everyone, the steps in the parks are adaptable. 65 bridges. Pangalanes Destination
Accommodation : Simple accommodation in Mahanoro; Recent camp and lodge on the Pangalanes. Subsequently level 2 stars; clean hotels with private sanitary facilities. (3 in Mananjary).
Cars / Transport : Airport assistance is provided. Vehicle with Engglish-speaking driver. Motorized barge for cruising.
Flights : No grouping, tailor-made tour according to your arrival date and your stay time.
- Day 1 Antananarivo - Brickaville - Mahanoro
- Day 2 Mahanoro / Asohihy
- Day 3 Asohihy / Ambohimahatsinjo:
- Day 4 Ambohimahatsinjo / Mananjary
- Day 5 Mananjary - Manakara
- Day 6 Manakara - Fianarantsoa
- Day 7 Fianarantsoa - Ranomafana
- Day 8 Ranomafana - Antoetra ( before Ambositra )
- Day 9 Ambositra - Antsirabe
- Day 10 Antsirabe - Tana
- Day11 Antananarivo
Public rates 2024 of Pangalanes Tour
Nb Persons | Euros / person | |
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2 | 1 756 € | |
3 | 1 321 € | |
4 | 1 064 € | |
Single Room Supplement : 160 Euros |
Booking modalities
Email confirmation of the present trip.
After Espace Mada confirmation for hotels and transport : Deposit 30% of the total by bank transfer or online payment.
Balance before departure in Tananarive :
- Master Card or CB Visa
- Euros Cash
- Double room(s) accommodation, Necessary tourist taxes
- Half-board in the hotels, BandB last night. Full-board on the Pangalanes Channel from Day 2 twelve to day 4 midday included, pic nic lunch day 9.
- Boat and guide on the Pangalanes
- Vehicle with English speaking driver Day 1 and from Day 5 to Day 10, Driver allowances, gasoline
- Excursions mentioned in the program, The transfer hotel – airport on Day 11
- The train ticket Manakara – Fianarantsoa, Entrance and guide fees in Ranomafana park, Tritriva Lake, Sahambavy Tea Plantations, Ifasina Village
- Drinks, extra and Tips, dinners last night, lunchs, excpet during Pangalanes Cruise and on day 9 included
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