Discover East Of Madagascar

13 days—DISCOVER EAST OF MADAGASCAR PANGALANE CHANNEL

$2300-2713 USD

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Safari summary

On the East Side Of Madagascar, we propose to visit two completely different regions. From the houses in red earth surrounded by rice fields where the population is active in the fields we gradually go down the east coast through the pangalane canal dotted with small villages to end up in the dunes of Ifaty where the time seems to stop.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Activity level Moderate activity
Best months March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
  • Volunteer—culture, environment or wildlife
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • International flights
  • Meals
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day 3

Day 3: Andasibe After breakfast, you will visit the National Park of Analamazaotra to discover the biggest lemurs of the island which is Indri Indri then its faunas and flowers. After the Tour, return to the hotel. Night tour before dinner.

Day 4

Day 4: Andasibe – Manambato After breakfast, back on the road, still heading east towards Manambato. After lunch, transfer by boat to Akanin'ny Nofy.  Night visit in the evening

Day 5

Day 5: Manambato – Mahanoro Morning dedicated to the visit of the Palmarium, a private nature reserve of all beauty. The Palmarium is located on a 50ha Peninsula. This situation contributes to the charm of this reserve. You will discover, quite exceptional, a dozen species of lemurs, living in freedom and having the habit of cohabiting together, and a rare and endemic terrestrial and arboreal fauna. The diversity of the flora is not out of the question and this one is magnificent,

Day 6

Day 6: Mahanoro-Ansohihy Breakfast in the morning, today is hiking day and the last day of our stay. It is a fairly easy flat course 5 km long with a low 10m drop at an altitude at sea level. Boat in the boat to reach the starting point located on the ferry of Andranotsara on the RN 11. We walk along this national road on the Left Bank of the canal, we will meet perhaps only one or two cars on this road which has become deserted for the benefit of navigation

Day 7

Day 7: Ambohimahatsinjo / Asohihy Peaceful sailing after the rough day of the day before ; first stop at Nosy Varika ("the island of lemurs"). Becoming a big city, the lemurs had to leave their home for the benefit of the man : we will only take the opportunity to go to the market to find some organic and fresh things for lunch; re-embarkation and hold your breath, the crossing oe Great Lake of Analampontsy will last a good three quarter of an hour and it is necessary to rely on the ski

Day 8

Day 8: Ambohimahatsinjo / Mananjary / Manakara Departure at 7: 00 am from the embarcadère of the Route des spices. Visit of Ampadimana,discovery of artisanal workshops Antambahoaka, visit of the enigmatic "Vato Sarilambo" (" White Elephant") ») describing the origin of this ethnic group, and of a factory of " betsabetsa »(local Mead), then meals (fresh products bought along the way, based on fruit)  Arrival in Mananjary at the end of the afternoon and transfer to Manakara

Day 9

Day 9: Manakara-Ranomafana You leave Manakara towards the northwest on a hilly and often winding road. Along the way, visit the small market and the village of Tanala. Possibility of tasting exotic fruits: cinnamon apple, corossol, etc. arrive in the middle of the afternoon in Ranomafana and set up at your hotel. Guided tour of the village and the thermal spring in the afternoon.

Day 10

Day 10: Ranomafana The park of Ranomafana is one of the best equipped for the discovery of the rich biodiversity of the humid forests of the eastern coast of the island. It is here that the previously unknown lemur variety of the Golden Hapalemur was discovered in 1986. With its 118 species of birds, many of which are endemic, Ranomafana is also a bird-watching hotspot. Refreshments and overnight.

Day 11

Day 11: Ranomafana-isalo Departure in the morning to Ambalavao (PK 466), capital of beautiful betsileo fabrics sometimes fringed with small pearls, and antemoro paper handcrafted from bark. The visit of a workshop is scheduled as well as that of a winery, Ambalavao being also a place of high Malagasy wines. Don't forget to photograph the pretty houses with floor timbers, very characteristic of this locality. Continue to Isalo.

Day 12

Day 12: Isalo After breakfast, visit the Isalo National Park (Makis Canyons). After the Tour, return to the hotel.

Day 13

Day 13: Isalo-Tulear-Ifaty Transfer to Tuléar through the Horombe Highlands. Passing through the village of Sapphire Ilakaka then continue to Tulear with desert landscapes. Arriving in Tulear, have lunch before returning to the sandy road to Ifaty. When you arrive, check in at your hotel.

Day 14

Day 14: Ifaty Free day to admire the beauty of the region.

Day 15

Day 15: Ifaty - Tuléar-Tana After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Antananarivo. A short half-day to discover the historic Old Town of Antananarivo. Starting with the splendid view of Antananarivo, then from far away from the Queen's Palace (under construction), the former Palace of justices, the Palace of Andafiavaratra which houses the exhibition of objects saved from the fire of the Queen's Palace in 1995.  

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