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10 days tour

The Highlands To The Mozambique Channel Via The Mythical R

$ 1,474 .28 USD

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The Highlands To The  Mozambique Channel Via The  Mythical R

This tour includes:

Accommodation

09 nights at these hotel or similar SAKAMANGA LA CHAMBRES DU VOYAGEUR ZOMATEL JARDIN DU ROY BELLA DONNA

Transport

Others

All transfers from/to the airport Park entrance fees and local guide services at the parks or reserve : Ranomafana, Isalo, Anja, Reniala Mentioned excursions Vignette and touristic taxes

Guide

English speaking driver-guide and fuel for the trip especially at Ifaty

Meals

American breakfast

Not included:

Others

Personal expenses (tips, facultative beverages,โ€ฆ) Lunches, dinner (about 10โ‚ฌ or 20โ‚ฌ per person per lunch) Any extra activities not mentioned in the program

Flights

Economy class Ifaty - Antananarivo

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip The Highlands To The Mozambique Channel Via The Mythical R

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Antananarivo

      Arrival in Antananarivo from your international flight. Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel. 

      Night at the hotel 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Antananarivo โ€“Antsirabe (170 Km + /- 3Hour)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Antananarivo โ€“Antsirabe (170 Km + /- 3Hour)

      After breakfast, weโ€™ll continue to the south of Madagascar , passage  to city  and departure for Antsirabe across the landscape of the highlands with its traditional houses and terraced rice fields.

      Stop at Ambatolampy, the city of crafts melters :visit of a small factory of aluminium pots.

      Arrival at Antsirabe, the ยซ city of water ยป in the end of the afternoon.

      Overnight staying at the hotel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Antsirabe โ€“ Ranomafana (240 Km + /- 4Hour)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Antsirabe โ€“ Ranomafana (240 Km + /- 4Hour)

      Early breakfast then departure for a long day drives to Ranomafana. Meaning hot Water, Ranomafana town was a thermal Spa during Colonial times, is situated on the Namorona River and a good jumping of point for Ranomafana National Park. If you had time, you will do a night visit along the rainforest to find animals such as the Fosa, chameleons, frogs, Varibolomadinika or Small Hapalemur (Hapalemurgriseus) and the smallest lemur in the world: Microcebus lemur.

      Night at the hotel 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa(60 Km + /- 1Hour)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa(60 Km + /- 1Hour)

      Early breakfast and morning trail of the rainforest with a park ranger to discover lemurs in their natural habitat. Ranomafana Natural Park is also home to the rare Golden Bamboo and Greater Bamboo lemurs. 40,000 hectares of cloud forest although most is inaccessible! 

      After the trail and check-out in the lodge in the afternoon, drive to the old town of Fianarantsoa perched onto the hills with its beautiful traditional architecture reflecting the different stages of colonization. Night at the hotel 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Fianarantsoa โ€“ Ranohira (295 Km + /- 5Hour)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Fianarantsoa โ€“ Ranohira (295 Km + /- 5Hour)

      Departure for Ranohira in the morning.

      Stop at Ambalavaoto visit the Antemoro paper workshop (traditional handmade paper from crushing the bark ofthe tree called โ€œHavoaโ€and topped with dried flowers).

      Visit of Anja reserve which sheltered some families of ring tailed lemurs (lemur catta).

      Continuation to Ranohira rocky landscape surrounded by hills (some are sacred), crossing the legendary โ€œgates of the Southโ€, the uplands of Horombe Arrival in the end of the day.

      Overnight staying at the hotel.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ranohira
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ranohira

      Accompanied by your park ranger, we will hike through the canyons and oases of Isalo and its lunar landscape to reach some waterfalls. This environment was formed during the Jurassic age and where the unique flora has evolved adapting to the existing conditions. Highlights: different species of lemurs, including the world famous ring tailed lemur, panoramic view of the landscape, swim in the natural pools,โ€ฆ.

      Night at the hotel 


      NB:Walking is organized according to the capacity and desire of the participants. Your guide will advise youโ€™re the choice of the visit

  • Day 7 Day 7: Ranohira โ€“ Tulear โ€“Ifaty(320 Km + /- 6Hour)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Ranohira โ€“ Tulear โ€“Ifaty(320 Km + /- 6Hour)

      Departure from Ranohira to reach Tulear. The vegetation of the South gradually takes its place in the landscape: baobabs, aloes, euphorbiaceae... along the road, you will be able to observe the impressive herds of zebus as well as the tombs of the Mahafaly ethnic groups. The mushroom villages of the sapphire seekers are born in desert expanses. Arrival in Tulear, in the heart of a landscape of rocky massifs with spectacular shapes. Small tour of the city, then continuation to Ifaty. Stop en route to visit the Reniala reserve. 

      After your installation at the hotel, our driver/guide shall leave you and take the road  back toTana

  • Day 8 Day 8: Ifaty
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Ifaty

       Free relaxing day near the Indian Ocean.

      Possibility of snorkeling, boat riding, visiting fishing villagesโ€ฆ.

      Overnight staying at the hotel.



  • Day 9 Day 9: Ifaty โ€“ Tulear โ€“ Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Ifaty โ€“ Tulear โ€“ Antananarivo

      According the schedule flight, transfer to Tulรฉar airport.  Flight for Antananarivo. Transfer to the hotel.

      Night at the hotel.


  • Day 10 Day 10: Antananarivo- Depart Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Antananarivo- Depart Paris

      Breakfast, then transfer to the airport to take international flight

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 70

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